LumaSense Technologies IS 8-GS pro - Manual (Page 5)

Series 8 pro Manual Contents 5
1 General Information
1.1 Information about the user manual
Congratulations on choosing the high quality and highly efficient Series 8 pro pyrometer.
This manual provides important information about the instrument and can be used as a work of
reference for installing, operating, and maintaining your Series 8 pro pyrometer. It is important
that you carefully read the information contained in this manual and follow all safety
procedures before you install or operate the instrument.
To avoid handling errors, keep this manual in a location where it will be readily accessible.
1.1.1 Legend
Note: The note symbol indicates tips and useful information in this manual. All notes
should be read to effectively operate the instrument.
Attention: This sign indicates special information which is necessary for a correct
temperature measurement.
Warnings and Cautions: The general warnings and cautions symbol signifies the
potential for bodily harm or damage to equipment.
MB Shortcut for Temperature range (in German: Messbereich)
1.1.2 Terminology
The terminology used in this manual corresponds to the VDI- / VDE-directives 3511, Part 4.
1.2 Safety
This manual provides important information on safely installing and operating the
Series 8 pro pyrometer. Several sections of this manual provide safety warnings to avert danger.
These safety warnings are specified with a warning symbol. You must read and understand the
contents of this manual before operating the instrument even if you have used similar
instruments or have already been trained by the manufacturer.
It is also important to continually pay attention to all labels and markings on the instrument and
to keep the labels and markings in a permanent readable condition.
Warning: The pyrometer is only to be used as described in this manual. It is
recommended that you only use accessories provided by the manufacturer.
In addition, signs and markings on the device is to be observed and maintained in legible
condition.
1.2.1 Eye protection filter
The eye is exposed to extreme brightness during the alignment of the pyrometer with the view
finder at temperatures above 1200 °C. The pyrometer is equipped with an eye protection filter
to prevent a damage of the eye. This filter must be used for such measurements.