System Manual Compact Systems  1 Introduction 
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In addition to the Table 2 documents, the manuals specific to the individual controllers and 
remote I/Os must be taken into account. 
1.2  Target Audience 
This document addresses system planners, configuration engineers, programmers of 
automation devices and personnel authorized to implement, operate and maintain the modules 
and systems. Specialized knowledge of safety-related automation systems is required. 
1.3  Formatting Conventions 
To ensure improved readability and comprehensibility, the following fonts are used in this 
document: 
To highlight important parts. 
Names of buttons, menu functions and tabs that can be clicked and used 
in the programming tool. 
For parameters and system variables 
Operating state are designated by capitals 
Cross-references are hyperlinks even if they are not particularly marked. 
When the cursor hovers over a hyperlink, it changes its shape. Click the 
hyperlink to jump to the corresponding position. 
Safety notes and operating tips are particularly marked. 
1.3.1  Safety Notes 
The safety notes are represented as described below. 
These notes must absolutely be observed to reduce the risk to a minimum. The content is 
structured as follows: 
  Signal word: warning, caution, notice 
  Type and source of risk 
  Consequences arising from non-observance 
  Risk prevention 
The signal words have the following meanings: 
  Warning indicates hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious 
injury. 
  Caution indicates hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or modest 
injury. 
  Notice indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in property damage. 
Type and source of risk! 
Consequences arising from non-observance 
Risk prevention