iv    HC900 Hybrid Control Designer Function Block Reference Guide  Revision 11 
  2/07 
Symbol Definitions 
The following table lists those symbols that may be used in this document to denote certain conditions. 
 
Symbol Definition 
 
 
This DANGER symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, 
if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. 
 
 
This WARNING symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if 
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. 
 
 
This CAUTION symbol may be present on Control Product instrumentation 
and literature.  If present on a product, the user must consult the 
appropriate part of the accompanying product literature for more 
information. 
 
This CAUTION symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if 
not avoided, may result in property damage. 
 
 
 
WARNING
 
PERSONAL INJURY: Risk of electrical shock. This symbol warns the user of a 
potential shock hazard where HAZARDOUS LIVE voltages greater than 30 Vrms, 
42.4 Vpeak, or 60 Vdc may be accessible. Failure to comply with these 
instructions could result in death or serious injury. 
 
 
 
ATTENTION, Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) hazards. Observe precautions for 
handling electrostatic sensitive devices 
 
 
 
Protective Earth (PE) terminal. Provided for connection of the protective earth 
(green or green/yellow) supply system conductor. 
 
 
 
Functional earth terminal. Used for non-safety purposes such as noise immunity 
improvement. NOTE: This connection shall be bonded to protective earth at the 
source of supply in accordance with national local electrical code requirements. 
 
 
 
Earth Ground. Functional earth connection. NOTE: This connection shall be bonded 
to Protective earth at the source of supply in accordance with national and local 
electrical code requirements. 
 
 
 
Chassis Ground. Identifies a connection to the chassis or frame of the equipment 
shall be bonded to Protective Earth at the source of supply in accordance with 
national and local electrical code requirements.