LumaSense Technologies IS 12-Al/S - Manual (Page 5)

IS 12 AI & IS 12-AI/S General 5
1 General
1.1 Information about the user manual
Congratulations on choosing this high quality and highly efficient pyrometer.
This manual provides important information about the instrument and can be used as a work of
reference for installing, operating, and maintaining your 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
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 are to be observed and maintained in a legible
condition.
1.2.1 Laser targeting light
For easy alignment to the measuring object, the pyrometers can be equipped with a laser
targeting light. This is a visible red light with a wavelength between 630 and 680 nm and a
maximum power of 1 mW. The laser is classified as product of laser class II.