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Notes
1.1.
About this guide
The BNI EIP-
… is a decentralized IO-Link, input and output module for connecting to an
EtherNet/IP™ network.
1.2.
Structure of the
guide
This guide is arranged so that one chapter builds upon the other.
Chapter 2: Basic safety instructions
Chapter 3: Main steps for installing the device
………
1.3.
Typographical
Conventions
The following typographical conventions are used in this manual.
Enumerations
Enumeration is shown in the form of bulleted lists.
•
Entry 1,
•
Entry 2
Actions
Action instructions are indicated by a preceding triangle. The result of an action is indicated
by an arrow.
Action instruction 1.
Result of action.
Action instruction 2.
Actions can also be indicated as numbers in parentheses.
(1)
Step 1
(2)
Step 2
Syntax
Numbers:
Decimal numbers are shown without additional information (e.g. 123),
Hexadecimal numbers are shown with the additional indicator hex (e.g., 00
hex
) or the prefix
"0x" (e.g., 0x00).
Cross-references
Cross-references indicate where additional information on the topic is located.
1.4.
Symbols
Tip
This symbol indicates general notes.
Note
This symbol indicates a security notice which most be observed.
1.5.
Abbreviations
BNI
Balluff Network Interface
I
Standard input port
EIP
EtherNet/IP™
EMC
Electromagnetic compatibility
FE
Function ground
O
Standard output port
