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BT-A500 IM GB

 General cautions

 Handling of BT-A500 Series

 Handling of BT-A500 Series main units

 Precautions when using the rechargeable battery pack (BT-B5)

 Recycling the battery

Disposal methods of lithium ion battery differ among countries and regions. Follow

the instructions in your area.

When disposing of lithium ion batteries, remaining capacity may cause heat

generation, explosion or fire due to contact with other metals. Be sure to cover the

positive and negative terminals with adhesive insulation tape.

 Precautions on wireless LAN

Safety Precautions

• Do not use this product for the purpose of protecting a human body

or a part of human body.

• This product is not intended for use as an explosion-proof product.

Do not use this product in a hazardous location and/or potentially

explosive atmosphere.

• Do not use this product in an application that may cause death,

serious injury or serious property damage due to a failure with this

product should occur, such as nuclear power plants, on aircraft,

trains, ships, or vehicles, used within medical equipment,

playground equipment, roller coasters and other rides, etc.

• If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the

manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be

impaired.

• Be sure to check that this product performs properly before starting

the work or operation.

• If this product malfunctions, take adequate safety precautions to

prevent various types of damage.

• Do not use this product in a manner not specified herein. It may

result in fire, electric shock or malfunction.

• Do not modify this product or use it in any way other than described

in the specifications. Otherwise, the functions and performance

cannot be guaranteed.

• The LCD panel may generate microscopic spots (black/bright spot),

uneven brightness or crosstalk (phenomenon that non-existent lines

or patterns are displayed), depending on the conditions.

• If the same display remains on the screen for a long time, afterimage

may occur due to the characteristics of LCD.

• Use or store this product within the temperature range described in

“Specifications” (5 page). Do not leave the product inside a closed

car or at a place exposed to direct sunlight. Doing so may damage

the unit or change its reading performance.

• Use within the humidity range described in “Specifications” (5

page). Do not use the product at locations where condensation

occurs due to the rapid temperature change. Doing so may damage

the unit or change its reading performance.

• This is a precision instrument. Dropping this product or subjecting it

to shock may cause damage. Be careful when carrying or using this

unit.

• Do not place the BT-A500 Series in a location with high humidity or

a dusty area. Doing so may damage the unit or change its reading

performance.

• Please select a model that matches the country in which it will be

used.

For details, contact your nearest KEYENCE sales professional.

Do not insert a sharp object such as a needle into the buzzer hole on

the back side of the BT-A500 Series. The tarpaulin may be damaged.

• Using batteries other than BT-B5 may cause fire or explosion. Be

sure to use the specified battery.

• Never use the rechargeable battery pack with devices other than

those specified. If used with devices of which using conditions are

different, the rechargeable battery pack may deteriorate earlier than

expected or the devices may be damaged.

• Use an AC power supply cord that coincides the shape of plug used

in each country. Also, check that the cord is compliant with

regulations and standards in each country.

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTICE

WARNING

NOTICE

Precautions on regulations and Standards

Remove the main battery of the BT-A500 Series near locations where

using wireless devices is banned at medical institutions or near electric

devices for medical purposes. Carry and use the product away from an

implanted cardiac pacemaker.

• The BT-A500/A500G/A500GC/A500GM/A500GA/A500GE uses the

radio waves of the 5 GHz band.

The BT-A500/A500G can use the 5.2 GHz band (W52: 36, 40, 44, 48

ch), 5.3 GHz band (W53: 52, 56, 60, 64 ch), and 5.6 GHz band (W56:

100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140 ch).

The BT-A500GC can use the 5.2 GHz band (W52: 36, 40, 44, 48 ch),

5.3 GHz band (W53: 52, 56, 60, 64 ch), and 5.8 GHz band (W58: 149,

153, 157, 161, 165ch).

The BT-A500GM can use the 5.2 GHz band (W52: 36, 40, 44, 48 ch),

5.3 GHz band (W53: 52, 56, 60, 64 ch), 5.6 GHz band (W56: 100, 104,

108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128 ch) and 5.8 GHz (W58: 149, 153, 157, 161,

165ch).

The BT-A500GA can use the 5.2 GHz band (W52: 36, 40, 44, 48 ch),

5.3 GHz band (W53: 52, 56, 60, 64 ch), 5.6 GHz band (W56: 100, 104,

108, 112, 116, 132, 136, 140 ch) and 5.8 GHz (W58: 149, 153, 157, 161,

165ch).

The BT-A500GE can use the 5.2 GHz band (W52: 36, 40, 44, 48 ch),

5.3 GHz band (W53: 52, 56, 60, 64 ch), 5.6 GHz band (W56: 100, 104,

108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140 ch) and 5.8 GHz (W58: 149,

153, 157, 161, 165ch).

Using 5.2 GHz band (W52) and 5.3 GHz band (W53) outdoors is

prohibited by RadioAct.

• Depending on the environment, communication may be impossible.

Check the communication availability before using.

• If this product is used near devices with the same frequency band,

such as a wireless LAN device, microwave oven, heating equipment

for industrial use, high-frequency equipment for medical use, etc.,

radio wave interference may occur and the communication speed

will become slow or communication may become impossible.

• If a wireless LAN and Bluetooth are used at the same time, radio

wave interference may occur and the communication speed will

become slow or communication may be interrupted. If there is

communication failure, stop using either the wireless LAN or

Bluetooth.

• Communication may be impossible at locations near metallic

objects, locations surrounded with metallic walls or where there is a

lot of metallic powder.

• With the frequency band for this unit, premise radio stations (license

required), specified low power radio stations (license not required) and

amateur radio stations (license required) for identifying mobile objects

used for industrial, scientific and medical equipment or factory

production lines are operating.

1. Before using this unit, be sure to check that premise radio

stations, specified low power radio stations and amateur radio

stations for identifying mobile objects are not operating in the

vicinity.

2. If radio wave interference occurs from the this unit against

premise radio stations for identifying mobile objects, change

the usable frequency immediately or stop the electric wave

generation, and then contact the below phone number in

regard to taking necessary measures (e.g. setting a partition) to

avoid interference.

[Thai] BT-A500/A500G only

This telecommunication equipment is in compliance with NBTC

requirements.

[Singapore] A500/A500G/A500GM only

This telecommunication equipment is in compliance with the

regulation requirement for Singapore.

WARNING

Important

Complies with

IMDA Standards

DA104049