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2.5 Safety Precautions 
 
General Information: 
1. V200s has been designed and manufactured for use in an industrial environment. However, the 
V200 
is not intended to be used for systems which may endanger human life. Consult Toshiba if you intend to 
use the V200 for a special application, such as transportation machines, medical apparatus, aviation 
and space systems, nuclear controls, submarine systems, etc. 
 
2. The 
V200 
has been manufactured under strict quality control. However, to keep 
safety 
of overall 
auto- mated system, fail-safe systems should be considered outside the V200. 
 
3. In installation, wiring, operation and maintenance of the V200s, it is assumed that the users have general 
knowledge of industrial electric control systems. If this product is handled or operated improperly, electrical 
shock, fire or damage to this product could result. 
 
4. This manual has been written for users who are familiar with Programmable Controllers and industrial 
control equipment. Contact Toshiba if you have any questions about this manual. 
 
Hazard Classifications: 
In this manual, the following two hazard classifications are used to explain the safety precautions. 
 
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or 
serious injury. 
 
 
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or 
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. 
 
 
Even a precaution is classified as 
CAUTION, 
it may cause serious results depending on the situation. Observe all 
the safety precautions described on this manual. 
 
 
 
CAUTION 
 
1.  Excess temperature, humidity, vibration, shocks, or dusty and corrosive gas environment 
can cause electrical shock, fire or malfunction. Install and use the V200 and related 
equipment in the environment described in this manual. 
 
2.  Improper installation directions or insufficient installation can cause fire or the 
units to drop. Install the V200 and related equipment in accordance with the 
instructions described in this manual. 
 
3.  Turn off power before installing or removing any units, modules, racks or terminal blocks. 
Failure to do so can cause electrical shock or damage to the V200 and related equipment. 
 
4.  Entering wire scraps or other foreign debris into to the V200 and related equipment can 
cause fire or malfunction. Pay attention to prevent entering them into the V200 and 
related equipment during installation and wiring. 
 
5.  Turn off power immediately if the 
V200 
or related equipment is emitting smoke or odor. 
Operation under such situation can cause fire or electrical shock. Also unauthorized 
repairing will cause fire or serious accidents. Do not attempt to repair. Contact Toshiba 
for repair or replacement.