Precautions; Intended Audience; General Precautions - Omron DEVICENET SAFETY - 04-2005 Operation Manual

Precautions

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Intended Audience

This manual is intended for the following personnel, who must have knowledge of electrical systems (an elec-
trical engineer or the equivalent).
• Personnel in charge of introducing FA and safety systems into production facilities
• Personnel in charge of designing FA and safety systems
• Personnel in charge of managing FA facilities
• Personnel who have the qualifications, authority, and obligation to provide safety during each of the fol-
lowing product phases: mechanical design, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal
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General Precautions

The user must operate the product according to the performance specifications described in the operation
manuals.
Before using the product under conditions which are not described in the manual or applying the product to
nuclear control systems, railroad systems, aviation systems, vehicles, combustion systems, medical equip-
ment, amusement machines, safety equipment, and other systems, machines, and equipment that may have
a serious influence on lives and property if used improperly, consult your OMRON representative.
Make sure that the ratings and performance characteristics of the product are sufficient for the systems, ma-
chines, and equipment, and be sure to provide the systems, machines, and equipment with double safety
mechanisms.
This manual provides information for programming and operating the Unit. Be sure to read this manual before
attempting to use the Unit and keep this manual close at hand for reference during operation.
It is extremely important that a PLC and all PLC Units be used for the specified purpose and under the spec-
ified conditions, especially in applications thatcan directly or indirectly affect human life. You must consult
with your OMRON representative before applying a PLC System to the above-mentioned applications.
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