About this guide
Validity
This guide provides all the information required for the safe use of the BTL magnetostrictive linear position sensor (measurement system) with Analog interface.
It applies to the following models (see Type code):
BTL BEC_00-_ _ _ _ -E11A_ 010-000S92
BTL ZEC_00-_ _ _ _ -E11A_ 010-000S92
Read this guide and the other applicable documents completely before installing and operating the product.
Original User’s guide
This guide was created in English. Other language versions are translations of this guide.
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Other applicable documents
Additional information about this product can be found at www.balluff.com on the product page, e.g. in the following documents:
Data sheet
Declaration of Conformity
Disposal
Symbols and conventions
Individual actions are indicated by a preceding triangle.
Instruction 1
Action sequences are numbered consecutively:
Instruction 1
Instruction 2
Note
Note, tip
This symbol indicates general notes.
Explanation of the warnings
Always observe the warnings in this guide 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.
Caution
The general warning symbol together with the signal word CAUTION indicates a hazard which can lead to slight or moderate injuries.
Warning
The general warning symbol together with the signal word WARNING indicates a hazard which can lead to death or serious injuries.
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.