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Information for the Operator
SIPART PS2 Manual
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This manual contains the information required for use as intended of
the product it describes. It is addressed to technically qualified person-
nel specially trained or having relevant knowledge of instrumentation
and control technology, hereafter called automation technology.
Familiarity with and proper technical observance of the safety notes
and warnings contained in this manual are essential for safe installation
and commissioning and for safety in operation and maintenance of the
product described. Only qualified personnel as defined in Chapter 0.3
has the necessary specialist knowledge to interpret the general safety
notes and warnings given in this document in specific cases and to
take the necessary action.
The documentation supplied with the instrument is listed in Chapter 0.5.
This manual is not a permanent part of the scope of supply. For reasons
of clarity, it does not contain every detail about every version of the
product described and cannot take every eventuality in installation, op-
eration, maintenance and use in systems into account. If you require
further information or if problems occur that have not been dealt with in
sufficient detail in this document, please request the required informa-
tion from your local Siemens office or the office responsible for you.
Functionality, commissioning and operation are described in this
manual.
Please pay special attention to the Warning and Note texts. These are
separated from the remaining text by horizontal lines and specially
marked with symbols (see Chapter 0.2).
0.2 Classification of Safety Related Notices
This manual contains notices which you should observe to ensure your
own personal safety, as well as to protect the product and connected
equipment. These notices are highlighted in the manual by a warning
triangle and are marked as follows according to the level of danger:
!
DANGER
indicates an immenently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious inury.
!
WARNING
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.