Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC FX Serie Manuel Du Materiel page 4

FX2N Series Programmable Controllers
Guidelines for the safety of the user and protection of the FX
This manual provides information for the installation and use of the FX
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trained and competent personnel. The definition of such a person or persons is as follows;
a) Any engineer who is responsible for the planning, design and construction of automatic equipment using the
product associated with this manual should be of a competent nature, (trained and qualified to the local and
national standards required to fulfill that role). These engineers should be fully aware of all aspects of safety with
regards to automated equipment.
b) Any commissioning or service engineer must be of a competent nature, trained and qualified to the local and
national standards required to fulfill that job. These engineers should also be trained in the use and maintenance of
the completed product. This includes being completely familiar with all associated documentation for the said
product. All maintenance should be carried out in accordance with established safety practices.
c) All operators of the completed equipment (see Note) should be trained to use this product in a safe manner in
compliance to established safety practices. The operators should also be familiar with all documentation which is
associated with the operation of the completed equipment.
Note : The term 'completed equipment' refers to a third party constructed device which contains or uses the product
associated with this manual.
Notes on the symbols used in this manual
At various times throughout this manual certain symbols will be used to highlight points of information which are intended
to ensure the user's personal safety and protect the integrity of the equipment. Whenever any of the following symbols are
encountered, its associated note must be read and understood. Each of the symbols used will now be listed with a brief
description of its meaning.
Hardware Warnings
1) Indicates that the identified danger WILL cause physical and property damage.
2) Indicates that the identified danger could POSSIBLY cause physical and property
damage.
3) Indicates a point of further interest or further explanation.
Software Warnings
4) Indicates special care must be taken when using this element of software.
5) Indicates a special point of which the user of the associate software element
should be aware.
6) Indicates a point of interest or further explanation.
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