Abnormal conditions, Precautions on use – KEYENCE IG Series User Manual

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Installation environment

To use this product normally and safely, do not install this product in the following locations.
Product failure may occur.
• High-humidity, dusty and poorly-ventilated locations
• High-temperature locations where the unit is exposed to direct sunlight
• Locations where there is corrosive or combustible gas
• Locations where the unit may be directly subjected to vibration or impact
• Locations where water, oil or chemicals may splash onto the unit
• Locations where static electricity tends to be generated

Influence of dirt

Measurement errors may occur due to dust, water, oil, etc.
• Blow away dirt on the transmitter and the receiver with clean air. Wipe with a soft cloth

moistened with alcohol for heavy dirt.

• Blow away the dirt attached to the object with clean air or wipe it off.
• If dirt is floating in the measurement range, take adequate measures, such as installing a

protection cover or air purging.

Anti-noise prevention

When the unit is installed near noise source such as a power source or high-voltage line,
operational errors or product failure may occur. Take adequate measures such as using a noise
filter, arranging cables separately or insulating the sensor amplifier and the sensor head.

Abnormal Conditions

WARNING

If the following conditions occur, turn OFF the power
immediately. Continuing to use this product under abnormal
conditions may cause product failure.
• When water or foreign matter enters the IG Series
• When the IG Series is dropped or the case is damaged
• If smoke or unpleasant odor is present.

Precautions on Use

WARNING

• Use with the correct power source and voltage. Otherwise,

fire, electric shock or product failure may result.

• Do not attempt to open or modify the IG Series. Doing so

may cause fire or electric shock.

CAUTION

• Before disconnecting the cables, make sure to turn off the

main unit and devices connected to the main unit.
Otherwise, the unit may be damaged.

• Do not turn off the power while setting items. Some or all

of the set data may be lost.

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