About these instructions
Naming convention
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1 About these instructions
These instructions describe the setup, functions and use of the product and help you to oper-
ate the product according to its intended purpose. Read these instructions carefully before us-
ing the product. This will prevent the risk of personal injury and damage to property. Keep
these instructions safe during the service life of the product. If the product is passed on, pass on
these instructions as well.
1.1 Target groups
These instructions are written for specifically trained personnel and must be read carefully by
anyone entrusted with the installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, disassembly or
disposal of the device.
When using the device in Ex circuits, the user must also have an additional knowledge of explo-
sion protection (IEC/EN 60079-14 etc.).
1.2 Explanation of symbols
The following symbols are used in these instructions:
DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation with a high level of risk, which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation with a medium level of risk, which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation with a medium level of risk, which, if not
avoided, will result in moderate or minor injury.
NOTICE
CAUTION indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may cause damage to property.
NOTE
NOTE indicates tips, recommendations and important information about special ac-
tion steps and issues. The notes simplify your work and help you to avoid additional
work.
u
MANDATORY ACTION
This symbol denotes actions that the user must carry out.
a
RESULT OF ACTION
This symbol denotes the relevant results of an action.
1.3 Other documents
Besides this document, the following material can be found on the Internet at www.turck.com:
n Data sheet
n Declarations of conformity (current version)
n Approvals
1.4 Naming convention
Read/write devices in the HF are called “read/write heads” and “readers” in the UHF area. “Tag”,
“transponder” and “mobile data memory” are common synonyms for “data carriers”.