Product Identification; Model Number; Serial Number; Date Code - Siemens m50 Series User Manual

8.2

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

The Top Level Assembly and each major Subassembly are identified by a Product
Code Label, which displays Model Number, Serial Number, and Date Code.
8.2.1

Model Number

The Model Number is the catalog number assigned by Siemens to the product. The
Model Number should be used to order the product, as well as in any phone calls
or other correspondence with Siemens. The Model Number will quickly identify the
product and facilitate prompt service.

8.2.2 Serial Number

The Serial Number is a unique number assigned to each individual unit
manufactured. This number is used by Siemens to track products after they are
manufactured and shipped. For example, repair records of units sent to the factory
are recorded by serial number to track repairs, upgrades, and warranty for
individual units.

8.2.3 Date Code

The Date Code is a three digit alphanumeric code that records the month and year
the product was manufactured.
manufacture. The second and third numeric digits signify the year of manufacture.
For example, all units manufactured in July, 2002 have a Date Code of G02, where
th
G =7 Letter in Alphabet = 7
8.3

PART IDENTIFICATION

Each individual part of the EPAC300-M50 Series is assigned a part number, is
identified on an assembly drawing, and has its own drawing or data sheet to
identify it for fabrication or purchase.
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The first alpha digit signifies the month of
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Month = July.
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