Installation and Start-up Guide for NPBA-01
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Safety Instructions
Overview
This chapter states the safety instructions that must be followed when
installing and operating the NPBA-01 PROFIBUS Adapter Module. If
neglected, physical injury and death may follow, or damage may occur
to the frequency converter, the motor and driven equipment. The
material in this chapter must be studied before attempting any work on,
or with, the unit.
Warnings and Notes
This manual distinguishes two sorts of safety instructions. Warnings
are used to inform of conditions which can, if proper steps are not
taken, lead to a serious fault condition, physical injury and death. Notes
are used when the reader is required to pay special attention or when
there is additional information available on the subject. Notes are less
crucial than Warnings, but should not be disregarded.
Warnings
Readers are informed of situations that can result in serious physical
injury and/or serious damage to equipment with the following symbols:
Notes
Readers are notified of the need for special attention or additional
information available on the subject with the following symbols:
Dangerous Voltage Warning: warns of situations
in which a high voltage can cause physical injury
and/or damage equipment. The text next to this
symbol describes ways to avoid the danger.
General Warning: warns of situations which can
cause physical injury and/or damage equipment by
means other than electrical. The text next to this
symbol describes ways to avoid the danger.
Electrostatic Discharge Warning: warns of
situations in which an electrostatic discharge can
damage equipment. The text next to this symbol
describes ways to avoid the danger.
CAUTION!
Caution aims to draw special attention to a
particular issue.
Note:
Note gives additional information or points out
more information available on the subject.