Preface
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1.4
Document Conventions
Ordered lists are used for instructions that must be carried out in sequence:
1.
First do this
2.
Then do this
Unordered (bulleted) lists are used for:
•
Itemized information
•
Instructions that can be carried out in any order
...and for action-result type instructions:
►
This action...
➨
leads to this result
Bold typeface
indicates interactive parts such as connectors and switches on the hardware, or
menus and buttons in a graphical user interface.
Monospaced text is used to indicate program code and other
kinds of data input/output such as configuration scripts.
This is a cross-reference within this document:
Document Conventions, p. 4
This is an external link (URL):
www.hms-networks.com
This is additional information which may facilitate installation and/or operation.
This instruction must be followed to avoid a risk of reduced functionality and/or
damage to the equipment, or to avoid a network security risk.
Caution
This instruction must be followed to avoid a risk of personal injury.
WARNING
This instruction must be followed to avoid a risk of death or serious injury.
1.5
Terminology
•
The terms “Anybus” or “module” refers to the Anybus CompactCom module.
•
The terms “host” or “host application” refer to the device that hosts the Anybus.
•
Hexadecimal values are written in the format NNNNh or 0xNNNN, where NNNN is the hex-
adecimal value.
•
A byte always consists of 8 bits.
•
The terms “basic” and “extended” are used to classify objects, instances and attributes.
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