User's Guide

EVR-VPXDOC-0036 VP Series 2000 User Guide
Version 1.09
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6 Operating Conditions
The following operation conditions should be adhered to prevent damage or negatively affect the life
and safety of the sensor.
Operating Temperature
-40 °C to 70 °C or -40 °C to 80 °C depending on the battery model
used. Refer to Section 5.3
Altitude
Maximum 3000 m outdoors
Vibration Limit
20 g peak
Shock resistance
0.5 m drop onto concrete
7 General Safety
This section addresses some issues around personal safety in working with the product, product
safety to prevent damage and environmental safety for a more global approach.
7.1 Receiving Inspection
The product should be visually inspected for obvious shipping damage. If shipping damage is
detected, a claim should be submitted to the applicable carrier and a copy of the claim should be
submitted to the applicable product supplier.
Note!
 The product is shipped without a Lithium cell.
7.2 Safe Handling
There are several things that can be done to maximise the value provided by the product. Proper
handling of components, best practices for installation and diligent inspection procedures will prolong
the service life of the product. Additionally, procedures for dealing with system components replaced
by maintenance are detailed to allow compliance with regulations relating to electronic waste.
7.3 Safety Labels and Markings
Labels and markings are provided on the product to guide system integrators in the process of
choosing appropriate interface equipment, determining safe use conditions and identifying
recommended installation procedures. The formats of these markings are governed by the standards
that dictate the safe use and environmental compliance in a variety of regions and regulated settings.
The areas where the product and associated equipment are certified for use are marked on a
prominent part of the product. The information includes the name and type of the original
manufacturer, serial number of the product, the certificate number and issuing body for hazardous
area approvals as well as the Ex marking to indicate the methods of protection employed by the
product.
The product will be marked with the CE logo to indicate compliance with electromagnetic compatibility
standards and Explosion Atmosphere standards required of industrial instrumentation for use in the
European Union.
7.4 Hazardous Materials