Allen-Bradley ControlNet PLC-5 User Manual page 2

Important User Information
Solid state equipment has operational characteristics differing from
those of electromechanical equipment. Safety Guidelines for the
Application, Installation, and Maintenance of Solid State Controls,
publication SGI-1.1 describes some important differences between
solid state equipment and hard-wired electromechanical devices.
Because of this difference, and also because of the wide variety of uses
for solid state equipment, all persons responsible for applying this
equipment must satisfy themselves that each intended application of
this equipment is acceptable.
In no event will the Allen-Bradley Company be responsible or liable
for indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use or
application of this equipment.
The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for
illustrative purposes. Because of the many variables and requirements
associated with any particular installation, the Allen-Bradley Company
cannot assume responsibility or liability for actual use based on the
examples and diagrams.
No patent liability is assumed by Allen-Bradley Company with respect
to use of information, circuits, equipment, or software described in
this manual.
Reproduction of the contents of this manual, in whole or in part,
without written permission of the Allen-Bradley Company is
prohibited.
Throughout this manual we use notes to make you aware of safety
considerations.
ATTENTION: Identifies information about practices
or circumstances that can lead to personal injury or
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death, property damage, or economic loss.
Attentions help you:
• identify a hazard
• avoid the hazard
• recognize the consequences
Important: Identifies information that is especially important for
successful application and understanding of the product.
ControlLogix, ControlBus, Logix5550, Data Highway Plus, and PLC-5 are trademarks of Rockwell
Automation.
ControlNet is a trademark of ControlNet International, Ltd.
DeviceNet is a trademark of the Open DeviceNet Vendor Association.
Ethernet is a registered trademark of Digital Equipment Company, Intel, and Xerox Corporation
Publication 1785-6.5.24 February 1999