FX Series Programmable Controllers
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Guidelines for the safety of the user and protection of the FX-PCS-DU/WIN-E
This manual provides information for the use of the FX-PCS-DU/WIN-E. The manual has been written to be
used by 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 should be trained to use that product in a safe and
coordinated manner in compliance to established safety practices. The operators should also be
familiar with documentation which is connected with the actual 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 symbology used in this manual
At various times through out this manual certain symbols will be used to highlight points of information which
are intended to ensure the users personal safety and protect the integrity of 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.