Safety; Intended Use; General Safety Notes On The Distance Measuring System; Explanation Of The Warnings - Balluff BAW M12MI-BLC35C-S04G Betriebsanleitung

BAW M12MI-BLC35C-S04G and BAW M12MH-BLC70G-S04G
Inductive Linear Position Sensor
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Safety

2.1

Intended use

The inductive linear position sensors
BAW M12M_-BLC_ _ _-S04G with IO-Link interface form a
distance measuring/positioning system together with a
machine controller (e.g. PLC) and an IO-Link master. It is
intended to be installed into a machine or system.
Opening the sensor or non-approved use are not
permitted and will result in the loss of warranty and liability
claims against the manufacturer.
2.2 General safety notes on the distance
measuring system
Installation and startup may only be performed by
trained specialists with basic electrical knowledge.
Qualified personnel are those who can recognize
possible hazards and institute the appropriate safety
measures due to their professional training, knowledge,
and experience as well as their understanding of the
relevant regulations pertaining to the work to be done.
The operator is responsible for ensuring that local
safety regulations are observed.
In particular, the operator must take steps to ensure that
a defect in the distance measuring system will not result
in hazards to persons or equipment.
If defects and unresolvable faults occur in the sensor,
it should be taken out of service and secured against
unauthorized use.
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2.3

Explanation of the warnings

Always observe the warnings in these instructions and the
measures described to avoid hazards.
The warnings used here contain various signal words and
are structured as follows:
SIGNAL WORD
Hazard type and source
Consequences if not complied with
► Measures to avoid hazards
The individual signal words mean:
NOTICE
Identifies a hazard that could damage or destroy the
product.
DANGER
The general warning symbol in conjunction with the
signal word DANGER identifies a hazard which, if not
avoided, will certainly result in death or serious
injury.
2.4

Disposal

► Observe the national regulations for disposal.
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