Safety; Intended Use; Reasonably Foreseeable Misuse; General Safety Notes - Balluff BTL7-P511-M Serie Betriebsanleitung

BTL7-P511-M _ _ _ _ -T _ 2/3-S32/KA _ _ /FA _ _
Magnetostrictive Linear Position Sensor – Rod Style
2

Safety

2.1

Intended use

This BTL contains 2 or 3 independent measuring units,
depending on the version. Because of this redundancy,
this type is especially suitable for applications in which
safety is relevant.
The BTL magnetostrictive linear position sensor, together
with a machine controller (e.g. PLC), comprises a position
measuring system. It is intended to be installed into a
machine or system and used in the industrial sector.
Flawless function in accordance with the specifications in
the technical data is ensured only when using original
Balluff accessories. Use of any other components will void
the warranty.
Opening the BTL or non-approved use are not permitted
and will result in the loss of warranty and liability claims
against the manufacturer.
2.2

Reasonably foreseeable misuse

The products are not intended for the following
applications and areas and may not be used there:
– in safety related applications where personal safety
depends on functioning of the device
– in explosion hazard areas
– in the food sector
2.3

General safety notes

Installation and startup may only be performed by
qualified personnel with basic electrical knowledge.
Qualified personnel are persons whose technical
training, knowledge and experience as well as knowledge
of the relevant regulations allows them to assess the work
assigned to them, recognize possible hazards and take
appropriate safety measures.
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 BTL will not result in hazards to persons or
equipment.
If defects and unresolvable faults occur in the BTL, take it
out of service and secure against unauthorized use.
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2.4

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
Type and source of the hazard
Consequences if not complied with
► Measures to avoid hazards
The individual signal words mean:
NOTICE
Identifies a danger 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.
2.5

Disposal

► Observe the national regulations for disposal.