Automation
Electronic Devices and Systems
1.1 Documentation Conventions
In order to be able to clearly represent complicated subject matter, a special depiction was selected for
each of specific processes.
• If a specific button is to be pressed or a selection made from a list, this is described in angle
brackets: <Tab>
• Buttons to be pressed in sequence are placed adjacent to one another in the textual depiction:
<Menu> <8> <OK>
• Program names and window titles are printed in bold
• Text inputs are shown in square brackets: [File Name]
• Upon calling up programs, the program names (bold) are not set in square brackets. Any text inputs
(parameter/path/file name...) related to the program call, however, are in square brackets for
identification: BCT_SEND [File Name]
• The calling of executable files (file extension: EXE and BAT) is normally completed with the <OK
Enter> button. In order to increase comprehensibility of the depiction, "…process is
started/confirmed with <Enter>" is omitted on the depiction and explanation in most cases
• Cross-references to other chapters are set in " " and printed in italics: (See Chpt. "xxx" page xx)
Warning notices indicate operations that must be observed in order to protect the operator, the
unit and the data from damage. They are specially highlighted in a frame.
Good to know
Information that is important for better understanding and correct handling are supplied with
this symbol and shown in a frame.
1.2 Safety Instructions
This REA product was correspondingly developed, manufactured and inspected before delivery in
consideration of the current safety requirements of the corresponding standards for electrical safety. As
with any electrical device, it is important to know the possible risks and to operate it correctly. The
safety instructions were created in order to effectively protect the operator and other people nearby
from possible damage.
Before starting and operating the REA product, be sure to read and observe the operating instructions
and especially the safety instructions very carefully.