Operating Instructions
Sensor 01
Basic safety instructions
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Print version 03/2021, English
2 BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Duty of care of the operating company
The following requirements are placed on the technical state of the sensor, and must be
ensured by the operating company:
The sensor may only be used as intended
The sensor must always be checked for its faultless technical condition before it is switched
on
The functioning of the safety devices must be checked at regular intervals
The safety and warning labels attached to the sensor must never be removed. They must
be checked at regular intervals to ensure that they are legible. They must be replaced if
necessary.
No unauthorized conversions, manipulations or changes to the sensor are allowed
The operating instructions must always be available in a legible condition and complete at
the place where the sensor is used. This also applies to the instructions from suppliers.
2.2 General safety at work
2.2.1 Personnel qualification
Important information on personnel qualification
Only instructed, trained and authorized persons are allowed to carry out activities
on the sensor.
WARNING
Danger from insufficient personnel qualification
There is a risk of serious injury and considerable material damage if
unqualified personnel are in the danger zone or carry out work on the
sensor.
The operating personnel must have the specified qualifications.
Unqualified personnel must be kept away from the danger zone.
A person is considered to be trained/instructed if he/she has been informed of the tasks
assigned to him/her and the possible hazards caused by improper behavior and, if necessary,
has been instructed. He/she was also informed of the necessary safety devices and protective
measures.
Personnel to be trained, instructed or undergoing general training are only allowed to work
under the constant supervision of an experienced person. The personnel read and understood
the operating instructions.
Technical state of
the sensor
Trained, instructed
operating
personnel