Operating instructions Chapter 1
S300
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1.6 Symbols used
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ecommendations are designed to give you some assistance in your decision-making
process with respect to a certain function or a technical measure.
Refer to notes for special features of the device.
Display indicators show the status of the 7<segment display on the S300:
Constant indication of characters, e.g. 8
Flashing indication of characters, e.g. 8
Alternating indication of characters, e.g. L and 2
LED symbols describe the status of an LED:
The “OSSDs in the OFF state” LED is illuminated continuously.
The “Error/contamination” LED is flashing.
The “Warning field interrupted” LED is off.
Instructions for taking action are shown by an arrow. Read carefully and follow the
instructions for action.
Warning!
A warning indicates an actual or potential risk or health hazard. Observation and imple-
mentation of the warning will protect you from accidents.
Read carefully and follow the warning notices!
Information is displayed in the software indicating to you which settings you can make in
the CDS (Configuration & Diagnostic Software).
The term “dangerous state”
The dangerous state (standard term) of the machine is always shown in the drawings and
diagrams of this document as a movement of a machine part. In practical operation, there
may be a number of different dangerous states:
machine movements
vehicle movements
electrical conductors
visible or invisible radiation
a combination of several risks and hazards
Recommendation
Note
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Take action …
WARNING