General safety instructions
W Observe the regulations for accident prevention and
environmental protection in the country where the product
is used and at the workplace.
W Do not modify or convert the device.
W Only use the device within the performance range provided
in the technical data.
W The warranty will not apply if the product is incorrectly
assembled.
W Do not place any improper mechanical loads on the product
under any circumstances.
Safety instructions related to the product
and technology
On installation
W Make sure the relevant system component is not under
pressure or voltage before assembling the product or when
connecting and disconnecting plugs.
During operation
W Only commission the sensor after it has been completely
assembled, as well as correctly connected and tested.
W Observe the operating conditions and data printed on the
relevant sensor or stated on its rating plate.
W Do not disconnect plugs or lines when the sensor is under
voltage.
ATEX – information on explosion protection
ST6-ATEX sensors are certified and labeled according to the
enclosed declaration of conformity.
They can be used
W with gases, mists, or vapors in zone 2
W with flammable dust particles in zone 22
Explanations concerning identification
Due to the small size of the sensor, the ATEX identification
is located on a cable flag.
Year of manufacture of the sensor: The first two digits
in the 5-digit date code on the rating plate indicate the year
and the last two digits indicate the week.
II 3G Ex nA IIC T4 Gc X
II 3D Ex tc IIIC T135°C Dc X
The device will lose its Ex approval if these instructions are not
complied with!
3 Delivery Contents
W 1x ST6-ATEX sensor
W 1 set of operating instructions (R412024085)
Variants with M8 and M12 plugs:
W Cable with plug and removal protection clip
4 About This Product
The ST6-ATEX sensor is used to detect magnetic fields in explosive
areas.
Product identification
O Observe the product information on the product and
packaging.
5 Assembly and Commissioning
Sensor porting configuration
O Observe the Ex guidelines as per EN 60079-14.
O The installation of electrical devices must be carried out
in accordance with applicable national regulations and
performed or supervised by an electrical specialist
(in compliance with TRBS 1203 or equivalent).
O Compare the information on the device with the information
in the operating instructions before installation.
WARNING
Danger of an ignition source due to impermissible operating
conditions, connections, and parameters!
Operating the sensor under impermissible operating conditions
can result in an explosion.
O Observe the permissible operating conditions, in particular
the ambient temperature and the mechanical protection
for the device.
O The ST6-ATEX sensor is only intended for complete
installation in suitable T-slots.
O Note the limited temperature range for ATEX conditions.
O Do not disconnect the plug connectors and the connecting
cable from the sensor if it is under voltage.
O Only use approved M8 and M12 connecting cables from
the AVENTICS GmbH product offering.
O Observe the relevant Ex guidelines for installation,
maintenance, and repair, especially EN 60079-14.
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