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1.1.3
If not stated otherwise, the described details are valid for both the plug-in module and the stand-alone
compact version (chapter "1.2 About the Devices" on page 1-8).
Throughout the document, the following notations and codes will be used.
Notation
(n)
Table 1-1
1.1.4
In the course of the present document, the following symbols and sings will be used.
Safety alert
Prohibited
action
Mandatory
action
Information
Table 1-2
1-6
How to use
Meaning
refers to an item (such as part numbers, list items, etc.)
denotes "see", "see also", "take note of" or "go to"
Notation used
Symbols & Signs
Type
Symbol
(typical)
(typical)
(typical)
Symbols and signs
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Indicates an imminent hazardous situation. If not
DANGER
avoided, it will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potential hazardous situation. If not
WARNING
avoided, it can result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a probable hazardous situation or calls
CAUTION
the attention to unsafe practices. If not avoided, it
may result in injury.
Indicates a dangerous action. Hence, you must not!
Indicates a mandatory action. Hence, you must!
Indicates an activity you must perform prior
Requirement /
continuing, or gives information on a particular item
Note / Remark
you need to observe.
Indicates an advice or recommendation on the
Best practice
easiest and best way to further proceed.
Material
Indicates information particular to possible damage
Damage
of the equipment.
Edition: May 2018
EPOS4 Module/Compact 50/5 Hardware Reference
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