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netPLC C100 | Startup Guide
DOC090701UM02EN | Revision 2 | English | 2009-10 | Released | Public
© Hilscher, 2009
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Labeling of Safety Instructions
The safety instructions are pinpointed particularly. The instructions are
highlighted with a specific safety symbol, a warning triangle and a signal
word according to the degree of endangerment. Inside the note the danger
is exactly named. Instructions to a property damage message do not
contain a warning triangle.
Symbol
Sort of Warning or Principle
Safety symbol for the warning to personal injury
Warning for Electrical Shock Hazard
Warning of danger by electrical current
Warning of damages by electrostatic discharge
Table 10: Safety Symbols and Sort of Warning or Principle
Signal Word
Meaning
Meaning (ANSI)
DANGER
Indicates a direct hazard with high
risk, which will have as
consequence death or grievous
bodily harm if it isn't avoided.
Indicates a Hazardous Situation
Which, if not Avoided, will Result in
Death or Serious Injury.
WARNING
Indicates a possible hazard with
medium risk, which will have as
consequence death or (grievous)
bodily harm if it isn't avoided.
Indicates a Hazardous Situation
Which, if not Avoided, could Result
in Death or Serious Injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a minor hazard with
medium risk, which could have as
consequence simple battery if it isn't
avoided.
Indicates a Hazardous Situation
Which, if not Avoided, may Result in
Minor or Moderate Injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a Property Damage
Message.
Indicates a Property Damage
Message.
Note
Indicates an important note in the
manual.
Indicates an Important Note in the
Manual.
Table 11: Signal Words