User's Manual

Safety Instructions
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1 Safety Instructions
1.1 General Safety Instructions and Warnings
• Do not drop the device / the system’s components or subject it / them to
strong impacts or mechanical shocks.
• The limits described under Technical Data may not be exceeded.
• The device / system must be in a technically perfect condition for
measurement.
• The indicated degree of protection can only be ensured if plugs or the
provided protection caps are put in all sockets of the device.
• The plugs of the supplied connection cables are only compliant to the
indicated degree of protection as long as they are plugged in. Plugs
which are not connected or which are connected in a wrong way are not
protected from water and dust ingress.
• If the O-ring seal of a socket is obviously damaged, it must be replaced
in order to ensure the total protection against water and dust ingress.
1.2 General Notes
This manual contains basic instructions for the commissioning and operation of the
device / system. For this reason, it is important to ensure that the manual is always
available to the authorised and trained operator. He needs to read the manual
thoroughly. The manufacturer is not liable for damage to material or humans due to non-
observance of the instructions and safety advices provided by this manual.
Locally applying regulations have to be observed!
The following signal words and symbols are used in this manual and on the product
itself:
Signal word /
symbol
Description
CAUTION
Indicates a potential hazard which may result in moderate or minor
injury if not avoided.
NOTICE
Indicates a potential hazard which may result in material damage if not
avoided.
Serves to highlight warnings and safety instructions.
As a warning label on the product it is used to draw attention to
potential hazards which have to be avoided by reading the manual.
Serves to highlight important information and useful tips on the
operation of the device/system. Failure to observe may lead to
unusable measurement results.
Check the contents of the package for completeness and visible damage right after
receipt. In the case of visible damage, the device must under no circumstances be taken
into operation. If something is missing or damaged, please contact your local sales
representative.
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