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GX-series EtherCAT Slave Unit User’s Manual
Safety Precautions
To ensure safe usage of the EtherCAT Slave Unit, the precautions in this manual are displayed with the
following labels and symbols.
The precautions explained in this section describe important information regarding safety. These pre-
cautions must be followed without fail.
Labels and Meanings to Ensure Safe Usage
Symbols
This symbol indicates a prohibited item (an item you must not
do).
The specific instruction is indicated using text inside the .
The symbol shown to the left indicates "disassembly prohibited".
This symbol indicates caution (warnings included).
The specific instruction is indicated using text inside the .
The symbol shown to the left indicates "typical cautions".
This symbol means it is a compulsory item (an item that must
be done).
The specific instruction is indicated using text inside the .
The symbol shown to the left indicates "typical compulsory
items".
WARNING
Caution
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Additionally, there may be severe
property damage.
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury, or
property damage.