Datasheet

E8PC
32
Safety Precautions
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Warning Indications
Meaning of Product Safety Symbols
This product is not designed or rated for ensuring
safety of persons either directly or indirectly.
Do not use it for such purpose.
The specification of this product is not for beverage,
food, or medical chemicals.
Do not use this product for the device contacting
beverage, food, or medical chemicals
Do not use the product with voltage in excess of the
rated voltage.
Excess voltage may result in malfunction or fire.
This product is not assumed to be used in explosion-
proof areas.
Do not use the product in explosion proof areas.
Never use the product with an AC power supply.
Otherwise, explosion may result.
The product might fail or be destroyed.
Do not impress any pressure exceeding the rated
value even instantaneously.
The product might fail or be damaged.
Do not stand on the sensor, or add excessive load.
The fluid in the pipe might spout out.
Tighten the prescribed O-ring to the pipe.
The product might fail or be damaged.
Piping, wiring, maintenance, and checkup must be
done by operators with expertise.
The product might be damaged or fire.
Do not short-circuit load.
The product might be damaged or fire.
Be careful with polarity of the power supply to avoid
incorrect wiring.
The user might get burned.
The sensor surface temperature rises depending on
the operating condition such as ambient temperature,
power supply voltage, or fluid temperature.
Be careful when operating or cleaning the product.
The following items are necessary for ensuring safety, so be sure to
observe them.
• Do not use the product in the following installation areas.
(1) Locations subject to direct sunlight
(2) Locations subject to condensation due to high humidity
(3) Locations subject to corrosive gas
(4) Locations subject to vibration or mechanical shocks exceeding
the rated values
(5) Locations subject to exposure to water, oil, chemicals
(6) Locations subject to stream
(7) Locations subjected to strong magnetic field or electric field
• Do not use in an environment exposed to an inflammable/
explosive gas
• Do not use in an ambient atmosphere or environment exceeding
the rating.
• Although the product is classified into IP67, do not use it in water,
under the rain, or outdoor.
• Do not use the product for any inflammable, explosive, or corrosive
fluids.
• Do not froze or solidify the fluid. Otherwise, the product might fail
or be damaged.
• Provide a relief valve to prevent the circuit from liquid sealing.
• Make sure safety before installing/replacing the sensor, for
example, stop the machine or depressurize the fluid.
• In order to ensure safety of user operations and maintenance,
install the product apart from high-pressure equipment or power
equipment.
• When revolving the product, support the chassis holding part with
a spanner.
• Wire this product separately from high-pressure wire or power
wire. If wiring together with such wire or in the same duct, this
product might receive induction, which might cause malfunctioning
or damages.
• Be sure to turn OFF the power before wiring.
• Do not wire with a wet hand.
• Use this product under the rated or smaller load. Otherwise, the
product might be damaged or catch fire.
• Connect load correctly.
Warning
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in minor or
moderate injury, or may result in serious
injury or death. Additionally, there may be
significant property damage.
Caution
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury or in property damage.
Precautions for
Safe Use
Supplementary comments on what to do
or avoid doing, to use the product safely.
Precaution for
Correct Use
Supplementary comments on what to do
or avoid doing, to prevent failure to
operate, malfunction or undesirable effect
on product performance.
General Prohibition
Indicates the instructions of unspecified prohibited
action.
General caution
Indicates unspecified general alert.
Caution, explosion
Indicates the possibility of explosion under specific
conditions.
Caution, high temperature
Indicates the possibility of injuries by high
temperature under specific conditions.
Caution, fire
Indicates the possibility of fires under specific
conditions.
WARNING
Caution
Precautions for Safe Use