This manual is structured such that one chapter is builds on the other. 
Chapter 1: General 
Chapter 2: Basic safety instructions 
……. 
The following typographical conventions are used in this manual.  
Enumeration is shown in the form of lists with bullets. 
•  Keyword 1 
•  Keyword 2 
Action instructions are indicated by a preceding triangle. The result of an action is indicated 
by an arrow. 
  Action instruction 1 
  Result of action 
  Action instruction 2 
Actions can also be indicated as numbers in parentheses. 
(1)  Step 1 
(2)  Step 2 
(3)   
Numbers: 
Decimal numbers are shown without additional information (e.g., 123), 
hexadecimal numbers are shown with the additional indicator hex (e.g., 00
hex
) or the prefix 
"0x" (e.g., 0x00). 
Cross references indicate where further information on the subject can be found.  
Note 
This symbol indicates general notes. 
Attention! 
This symbol indicates a safety instruction that must be followed without exception. 
BNI  Balluff Network Interface 
EMC  Electromagnetic Compatibility 
UA  Actuator supply undervoltage 
US  Sensor supply undervoltage 
Product views and illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. They are 
intended only as illustrative material.