Safety Precautions
This Sensor is a precision device. Do not drop it or subject it to
excessive shock or force. Doing so could break it or change its
characteristics. Do not use the Sensor if it has been dropped.
Operating Environment
• Do not use the Sensor in locations with volatile, flammable, or
corrosive gas (organic solvent vapor, sulfite gas, chlorine, sul-
fide gas, ammonia gas, etc.) or other toxic gases. They may
cause the Sensor to break down.
• Do not use the Sensor in locations subject to fresh water, salt
water, water drops, or splattering oil.
• Do not use the Sensor in an environment where condensation
or icing may occur. Moisture freezing on the Sensor may
cause output to fluctuate or may cause the Sensor to break
down.
• Do not use the Sensor in locations subject to direct sunlight.
Doing so may cause the Sensor to break down.
• Do not use the Sensor in locations subject to direct radiant
heat from heating equipment. Doing so may cause the Sensor
to break down.
• Do not use the Sensor in locations with severe temperature
changes. Doing so may cause the Sensor to break down.
• Do not use the Sensor in environments with excess mechani-
cal stress. Doing so may cause the Sensor to malfunction or
break down.
• Do not use the Sensor in locations with large vibration or
shock. These may cause the Sensor to break down.
• Do not use the Sensor in locations with strong electrical or
magnetic fields. These may cause the Sensor to break down.
Countermeasures against Noise
• The Sensor does not contain any protective circuits. Never
allow the electrical load to exceed the absolute maximum rat-
ings. Such loads may damage the circuits. If required, install
protective circuits so that absolute maximum ratings are not
exceeded.
• Allow as much space as possible between the Sensor and
devices that generate surges or high frequencies (such as
high-frequency welders and high-frequency sewing
machines). Attach a surge protector or noise filter on nearby
noise-generating devices (in particular, motors, transformers,
solenoids, magnetic coils, or other devices that have an induc-
tance component).
• Wire the Sensor away from high-voltage and large-current
power lines in order to prevent inductance noise. It is also
helpful to separate conduits and ducts and to use shielded
cables.
• When using a switching regulator, power supply switching
noise may cause malfunctions, so check this before use.
Handling
• Static electricity can destroy the Sensor. Take countermea-
sures including grounded work benches, floors, and other
charged objects and workers.
• Do not handle the Sensor in locations with excessive vapor,
dust, dirt, etc.
• Do not hold the Sensor with pliers, tweezers, or similar tools,
and do not subject components to damage or excessive shock
due to inadequate adjustment of the mounter.
• When placing components near the edge of the PCB or near a
connector, make sure that stress is not applied to the Sensor
when the device is assembled or when the connector is con-
nected or disconnected.
• Do not apply any external force to components after soldering
until everything has cooled off and do not allow mechanical
stress due to PCB warping or other factors.
• Under some usage conditions, ultrasound may cause the Sen-
sor to resonate and be destroyed. OMRON cannot specify the
detailed conditions under which the Sensor will be used, so we
assume no responsibility if the Sensor is used in environments
where ultrasound is used. If the Sensor must be used in an
environment with ultrasound, check its performance in the
actual environment beforehand.
• Stress due to plastic hardening may change Sensor character-
istics. Do not mold seal the Sensor after mounting.
• When applying a moisture preventing coating or other coating
after mounting the Sensor, select a coating with minimal stress
and check operation carefully.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the Sensor.
• Do not use the Sensor in safety devices or for applications in
which Sensor operation would directly affect human life.
• Carefully read the precaution in the Instruction Manual before
using the Sensor.
• In addition, if you use the Sensor under conditions other than
those in these specifications, check Sensor operation under
those conditions beforehand.
Shipping and Storage
• Do not store the Sensor in locations with harmful corrosive gas
(organic solvent vapor, sulfite gas, sulfide gas, etc.)
• The Sensor is not drip proof, so do not store it anywhere that
water might get on it.
• Store the Sensor within appropriate temperature and humidity
ranges.
*Before storing the Sensor in an environment other than the
environment recommended by OMRON, evaluate the results
in the actual storage environment and judge whether or not
storage there is appropriate.
• Do not store the Sensor in locations with excessive vapor,
dust, dirt, etc.
Caution
Precautions for Correct Use