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ILX69-PBS ♦ CompactLogix or MicroLogix Platform
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PROFIBUS Slave Communication Module
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ProSoft Technology, Inc.
March 20, 2015
2.5
Labeling of Safety Messages
The Safety Messages at the beginning of a chapter are pinpointed particularly and
highlighted by a signal word according to the degree of endangerment. The type of
danger is specified by the safety message text and optionally by a specific safety sign.
The Integrated Safety Messages within an instruction description are highlighted with a
signal word according to the degree of endangerment. The type of danger is specified by
the safety message text.
Signal Word
Meaning (International)
Meaning (USA)
Indicates a direct hazard with high risk,
which will have a consequence of death or
grievous bodily harm if it is not avoided.
Indicates a hazardous situation which if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a possible hazard with medium
risk, which will have a consequence of
death or (grievous) bodily harm if it is not
avoided.
Indicates a hazardous situation which if not
avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
Indicates a minor hazard with medium risk,
which could have a consequence of simple
battery if it is not avoided.
Indicates a hazardous situation which if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate
Injury.
Safety Sign
USA
Warning or Principle
Warning of lethal electrical shock
Principle: Disconnect the power plug
Signal Word
Meaning (International and USA)
Indicates a property damage message.
Safety Sign
Warning or Principle
Warning on damages by electrostatic discharge
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Example: Warning of device destruction due to exceedingly high supply voltage
In this document, all Safety Instructions and Safety Messages are designed according both
to the international used safety conventions as well as to the ANSI Z535.6 standard, refer to
Safety References (page 15).
In this document, the signal words ‘WARNING’, ‘CAUTION’ and ‘NOTICE’ are used
according to ANSI Z535.6 standard. The meaning given in ISO/IEC 26514 [4] section ‘11.11
Contents of warnings and cautions is not relevant in this manual.