Toshiba 6F3B0253 user manual General Information, Hazard Classifications

6F3B0253

Safety Precautions

This manual is prepared for users of Toshiba’s Programmable Controller T1-16S.

Read this manual thoroughly before using the T1-16S. Also, keep this manual and related manuals so that you can read them anytime while the T1-16S is in operation.

General Information

1.The T1-16S has been designed and manufactured for use in an industrial environment. However, the T1-16S is not intended to be used for systems which may endanger human life. Consult Toshiba if you intend to use the T1-16S for a special application, such as transportation machines, medical apparatus, aviation and space systems, nuclear controls, submarine systems, etc.

2.The T1-16S has been manufactured under strict quality control. However, to keep safety of overall automated system, fail-safe systems should be considered outside the T1-16S.

3.In installation, wiring, operation and maintenance of the T1-16S, it is assumed that the users have general knowledge of industrial electric control systems.

If this product is handled or operated improperly, electrical shock, fire or damage to this product could result.

4.This manual has been written for users who are familiar with Programmable Controllers and industrial control equipment. Contact Toshiba if you have any questions about this manual.

5.Sample programs and circuits described in this manual are provided for explaining the operations and applications of the T1-16S. You should test completely if you use them as a part of your application system.

Hazard Classifications

In this manual, the following two hazard classifications are used to explain the safety precautions.

!WARNING

!CAUTION

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

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

Even a precaution is classified as CAUTION, it may cause serious results depending on the situation. Observe all the safety precautions described on this manual.

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