Rockwell Automation POINTBlock Series 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 available from your local Rockwell Automation sales
office or online at http://literature.rockwellautomation.com) 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 Rockwell Automation, Inc. 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, Rockwell Automation, Inc. cannot assume responsibility or liability for actual use based on the
examples and diagrams.
No patent liability is assumed by Rockwell Automation, Inc. 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 Rockwell Automation, Inc., is prohibited.
Throughout this manual, when necessary, we use notes to make you aware of safety considerations.
Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can cause an explosion in a
WARNING
hazardous environment, which may lead to personal injury or death, property damage, or
economic loss.
Identifies information that is critical for successful application and understanding of the product.
IMPORTANT
Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to personal injury or death,
ATTENTION
property damage, or economic loss. Attentions help you identify a hazard, avoid a hazard, and
recognize the consequence
Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a drive or motor, to alert people that
SHOCK HAZARD
dangerous voltage may be present.
Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a drive or motor, to alert people that
BURN HAZARD
surfaces may reach dangerous temperatures.
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