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Document ID: rel7777
EPOS4 Positioning Controller
Edition: December 2017
EPOS4 EtherCAT Card Hardware Reference
© 2017 maxon motor. Subject to change without prior notice.
1.1.3
How to use
Throughout the document, the following notations and codes will be used.
Table 1-1
Notation used
1.1.4
Symbols & Signs
In the course of the present document, the following symbols and sings will be used.
Table 1-2
Symbols and signs
Notation
Meaning
Module
refers to an EPOS4 Module (such as «EPOS4 Module 24/1.5», «EPOS4
Module 50/15»,and others)
(n)
refers to an item (such as part numbers, list items, etc.)
denotes “see”, “see also”, “take note of” or “go to”
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.
