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Introduction to the manual
What this chapter contains
This chapter contains general information of the manual, a list of related manuals, and a
list of terms and abbreviations.
Compatibility
The RMDE-01 reliability monitoring device is compatible with drives equipped either with
an Ethernet interface (as standard or as an option), or the ABB Drives DDCS communication
interface (as standard or as an option). For example, ACS880 and ACS800 drives.
Safety instructions
Read and obey the complete safety instructions before installation, commissioning or use.
The complete safety instructions are either part of the drive hardware manual (single drives),
or a separate document (multidrives). You must be a qualified electrician to do installation,
start-up and service work.
Target audience
This manual is intended for people who plan the installation, install, start up, use and service
the reliability monitoring device. Read the manual before working on the device. You are
expected to know the fundamentals of electricity, wiring, electrical components and electrical
schematic symbols.
Categorization by option code
The content which only concerns certain optional selection is marked with an option code
(e.g. +G304). You can identify the options included in the device from the type designation