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Operating Instructions
LMS1xx Laser Measurement Sensors
Chapter
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Explanation of symbols
Warnings in these operating instructions are indicated by symbols. The warnings are
introducedby signal words that indicate the extent of the danger.
These warnings must be observed at all times and care must be taken to avoid
accidents, personal injury, and material damage.
... indicates a situation of imminent danger, which will lead to a fatality or serious injuries if
not prevented.
… indicates a potentially dangerous situation, which may lead to a fatality or serious injuries
if not prevented.
.
… indicates a potentially dangerous situation, which may lead to minor/slight injuries if not
prevented.
… indicates a potentially harmful situation, which may lead to material damage if not
prevented.
Important
… highlights useful tips and recommendations as well as information for efficient and
trouble-free operation.
Recommendation
Recommendations are designed to give you assistance in the decision-making process with
respect to a certain function or a technical measure.
Important
Sections marked “Important” provide information about special features of the device.
Explanation
Explanations provide background knowledge on technical relationships.
M
ENU
COMMAND
This typeface indicates a term in the SOPAS ET user interface.
Terminal output
This typeface indicates messages that the LMS1xx outputs via its interfaces.
Take action …
Here you must do something. This symbol indicates an instruction to perform an action that
contains only one action or actions in warnings where a specific sequence does not need to
be followed. Instructions to perform actions that contain several steps in sequence are
numbered.
This symbol refers to additionally available documentation.
