Operating Instructions

Sensor 01
Purpose of the operating instructions
Print version 03/2021, English
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PURPOSE OF THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Ensure that you have read the operating instructions before you operate the sensor for the first
time or when you are instructed to carry out other work on the sensor.
Using and handling the sensor described below is not self-evident. It is explained in detail in the
accompanying technical documentation.
Take special notice of the chapter "2 Basic safety instructions".
The operating instructions are intended to help you to use the sensor properly, efficiently and
safely. Therefore, read the following chapters carefully and attentively. If necessary, always look
up facts that are crucial for you.
The operating instructions inform and warn you of residual risks against which risk reduction by
design and protective measures is not or not fully effective.
ORIENTATION IN THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
These operating instructions contain the following general information icons to guide you, the
reader, through the operating instructions and to provide you with important information.
Pictogram
Meaning
Caution - possible material damage
This pictogram tells you that there is a risk of material damage to the sensor
during an action if the action specifications are not observed and carried out
correctly.
Important information
This pictogram identifies important additional information that includes a
warning of a danger.
Personnel qualification
This pictogram tells you which personnel (target group) are allowed to
perform the actions in the respective chapter.
Instruction for action
This pictogram identifies an instruction for action. It always precedes an
active action that is to be performed by the user.
Tab. 1: General pictograms and their meaning
Warning icons warn of dangerous areas, risks and obstacles.
Warning of
dangerous area
Warning of magnetic
field
Warning of crushing
hazard
Warning of tripping
hazard
Warning of flammable
substances
Warning of slipping
hazard
Warning of harmful
substances
Warning of
environmental
damage
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Residual risks
Representation of
general
information icons
Icons used in
operating
instructions