Manual

Series IN 500 Operating Manual General  5
1 General
1.1 Information about the user manual
Congratulations on choosing this high quality and highly efficient IMPAC pyrometer.
This manual provides important information about the instrument and can be used as a work of
reference for installing, operating, and maintaining your pyrometer. It is important that you
carefully read the information contained in this manual and follow all safety procedures before
you install or operate the instrument.
To avoid handling errors, keep this manual in a location where it will be readily accessible.
1.1.1 Legend
Note: The note symbol indicates tips and useful information in this manual. All notes
should be read to effectively operate the instrument.
Attention: This sign indicates special information which is necessary for a correct
temperature measurement.
Warnings and Cautions: The general warnings and cautions symbol signifies the
potential for bodily harm or damage to equipment.
MB Shortcut for Temperature range (in German: Messbereich)
1.1.2 Terminology
The terminology used in this manual corresponds to the VDI- / VDE-directives 3511, Part 4.
1.2 Safety
This manual provides important information on safely installing and operating the
Series IN 500 Pyrometers. Several sections of this manual provide safety warnings to avert
danger. These safety warnings are specified with a warning symbol. You must read and
understand the contents of this manual before operating the instrument even if you have used
similar instruments or have already been trained by the manufacturer.
It is also important to continually pay attention to all labels and markings on the instrument and
to keep the labels and markings in a permanent readable condition.
Warning: The pyrometer is only to be used as described in this manual. It is
recommended that you only use accessories provided by the manufacturer.
1.2.1 Electrical connection
Follow common safety regulations for main voltage (230 or 115 V AC) when connecting
additional devices. Touching the main voltage can be fatal. An incorrect connection and/or
mounting can cause serious health or material damages.
Only qualified specialists are allowed to connect such devices to the main voltage.