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EPOS2 P Programmable Positioning Controller
Edition: May 2016
EPOS2 P 24/5 Hardware Reference
© 2016 maxon motor. Subject to change without prior notice.
1.4
Symbols and Signs
In the course of the present document, the following symbols and sings will be used.
Table 1-2
Symbols & Signs
1.5
Trademarks and Brand Names
For easier legibility, registered brand names are listed below and will not be further tagged with their
respective trademark. It must be understood that the brands (the below list is not necessarily conclud-
ing) are protected by copyright and/or other intellectual property rights even if their legal trademarks are
omitted in the later course of this document.
Table 1-3
Brand Names and Trademark Owners
Type
Symbol
Meaning
Safety Alert
(typical)
DANGER
Indicates an
imminent hazardous situation
. If not
avoided, it
will result in death or serious injury
.
WARNING
Indicates a
potential hazardous situation
. If not
avoided, it
can result in death or serious injury
.
CAUTION
Indicates a
probable hazardous situation
or calls
the attention to unsafe practices. If not avoided, it
may result in injury
.
Prohibited
Action
(typical)
Indicates a dangerous action. Hence,
you must not
!
Mandatory
Action
(typical)
Indicates a mandatory action. Hence,
you must
!
Information
Requirement /
Note / Remark
Indicates an activity you must perform prior
continuing, or gives information on a particular item
you need to observe.
Best Practice
Indicates an advice or recommendation on the
easiest and best way to further proceed.
Material
Damage
Indicates information particular to possible damage
of the equipment.
Brand Name
Trademark Owner
Adobe® Reader®
© Adobe Systems Incorporated, USA-San Jose, CA
CANopen®
CiA®
© CiA CAN in Automation e.V, DE-Nuremberg
Micro-Fit™
Mini-Fit Jr.™
© Molex, USA-Lisle, IL
