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Notes for the user
1.1.
About this guide
The BNI EIP-
… serves as a decentralized input/output module for connecting to a Profibus
network.
1.2.
Structure of the
guide
The guide is organized so that the sections build on one another.
Section 2: Basic safety information.
Section 3: Getting started.
Section 4: Technical data for the Device.
Section 5: Included Material.
1.3.
Typographical
conventions
The following typographical conventions are used in this Guide.
Enumerations
Enumerations are shown in list form with bullet points.
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,
Action result.
Action instruction 2.
Syntax
Numbers:
Decimal numbers are shown without additional indicators (e.g. 123)
Hexadecimal numbers are shown with the additional indicator hex (e.g. 00hex)
Menu commands:
Menu commands are separated by a vertical line.
"Tools | Install new GSD…" refers to the
menu command "Install new GSD…." From the "Tools" menu.
Buttons:
Buttons are shown in brackets, e.g. [Install]
Cross references
Cross references indicate where additional information on the topic can be found (see
„Technical Data”).
1.4.
Symbols
Note, Tip!
This symbol indicates general notes.
Note!
This symbol indicates a security notice which most be observed.
1.5.
Abbreviations
O-Port
BCD
BNI
EMC
I-Port
FE
GSD file
LSB
MSB
SELV
PLC
PELV
Profibus DP
Digital output port
Binär coded switch
Balluff Network Interface
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Digital input port
Functions earth
Generic Station Description
Least Significant Bit
Most Significant Bit
Safety Extra Low Voltage
Process logic control
Protective Extra Low Voltage -
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