Omron NT31 NT31C manual Intended Audience, General Precautions, Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions 3

1 Intended Audience

This manual is intended for the following personnel, who must also have knowl- edge of electrical systems (an electrical engineer or the equivalent).

•Personnel in charge of introducing FA systems into production facilities.

•Personnel in charge of designing FA systems.

•Personnel in charge of installing and connecting FA systems.

•Personnel in charge of managing FA systems and facilities.

2 General Precautions

The user must operate the product according to the performance specifications described in the operation manuals.

Before using the product under conditions which are not described in the manual or applying the product to nuclear control systems, railroad systems, aviation systems, vehicles, combustion systems, medical equipment, amusement ma- chines, safety equipment, and other systems, machines and equipment that may have a serious influence on lives and property if used improperly, consult your OMRON representative.

Make sure that the ratings and performance characteristics of the product are sufficient for the systems, machines, and equipment, and be sure to provide the systems, machines, and equipment with double safety mechanisms.

This manual provides information for using the Programmable Terminal. Be sure to read this manual before attempting to use the software and keep this manual close at hand for reference during operation.

!WARNING It is extremely important that Programmable Terminals and related devices be used for the specified purpose and under the specified conditions, especially in applications that can directly or indirectly affect human life. You must consult with your OMRON representative before applying Programmable Terminals to the above-mentioned applications.

!WARNING Do not use input functions such as PT touch switches for applications where danger to human life or serious damage is possible, or for emergency switch applications.

3 Safety Precautions

Safety Conventions andtheir Meanings

Read these safety precautions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the Programmable Terminal so that you can use it safely and cor- rectly.

This operation manual uses the following conventions and symbols to indicate cautions, warnings, and dangers in order to ensure safe use of the NT31/31C. The cautions, warnings, and dangers shown here contain important information related to safety. The instructions in these cautions, warnings, and dangers must be observed.

!WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

!Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury, or property damage.

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