Labeling Of Safety Messages - ProSoft Technology ILX69-PBM User Manual

Safety
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Labeling of Safety Messages

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The Safety Messages at the beginning of a chapter are pinpointed particularly and
highlighted by a signal word according to the degree of endangerment. The type of
danger is specified by the safety message text and optionally by a specific safety
sign.
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The Integrated Safety Messages within an instruction description are highlighted
with a signal word according to the degree of endangerment. The type of danger is
specified by the safety message text.
Signal Word
Safety Sign
Signal Word
Safety Sign
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In this document, all Safety Instructions and Safety Messages are designed according
both to the international used safety conventions as well as to the ANSI Z535.6
standard, refer to Safety References (page 15).
In this document, the signal words 'WARNING', 'CAUTION' and 'NOTICE' are used
according to ANSI Z535.6 standard. The meaning given in ISO/IEC 26514 [4] section
'11.11 Contents of warnings and cautions is not relevant in this manual.
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Meaning (International)
Indicates a direct hazard with high risk,
which will have a consequence of death or
grievous bodily harm if it is not avoided.
Indicates a possible hazard with medium
risk, which will have a consequence of
death or (grievous) bodily harm if it is not
avoided.
Indicates a minor hazard with medium risk,
which could have a consequence of simple
battery if it is not avoided.
USA Warning or Principle
Warning of lethal electrical shock
Principle: Disconnect the power plug
Meaning (International and USA)
Indicates a property damage message.
Warning or Principle
Warning on damages by electrostatic discharge
Example: Warning of device destruction due to exceedingly high supply voltage
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Meaning (USA)
Indicates a hazardous situation which if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which if not
avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate
Injury.
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