Explanation of symbols and font conventions
In this documentation the following symbols are used with an accompanying warning or note. The warnings must be read carefully and strictly observed.
Symbols that warn of personal injury:
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Serious risk of injury Be sure to observe this warning. Non-compliance will lead to serious injury or death. |
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Risk of injury It is essential to observe this warning. Non-compliance can lead to serious injury or death. |
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Personal injuries It is essential to observe this warning. Non-compliance can lead to minor or slight injury. |
Symbols that warn of damage to property or equipment:
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Damage to the devices or environment It is essential to observe this warning. Non-compliance can lead to damage to property or equipment or environmental damage. |
Symbols indicating further information or tips:
 | Tip or pointer This symbol indicates information that contributes to better understanding. |
Font conventions
The following table shows the font conventions used in this documentation. They also serve as a guide, since the font is consistently applied in the document.
Font / label | Meaning |
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Internal references to sections, for example. | |
External references, e.g. to a website or other documentation. | |
italics | File names, e.g. Setup.exe, and path names, e.g. |
Start > Programs | A “greater than” sign between two words indicates selection of a menu item from a menu or toolbar, e.g. |
Menu | Menu items are shown in bold, e.g. |
Password | Names of input or selection fields are displayed in bold, e.g. |
[Key] | Keyboard keys are shown in square brackets and bold, e.g. |
Button | Buttons are shown in bold, e.g. |
“Inputs” and “Values” | Input or selection values are shown in quotes, e.g. |
Programmcode | Program code is indicated by a different font and highlighted in color, e.g. VAR_OUTPUT BUSY :BOOL; ERR :BOOL; ERRID :UDINT; END_VAR |