1.2 Safety signals and symbols
1.2.1 Safety signals in the manual
Introduction to safety signals
This section specifies all safety signals used in the user manuals. Each signal
consists of:
Hazard levels
The table below defines the captions specifying the hazard levels used throughout
this manual.
Symbol
Product manual - IRB 1200
3HAC046983-001 Revision: S
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A caption specifying the hazard level (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION)
and the type of hazard.
•
Instruction about how to reduce the hazard to an acceptable level.
•
A brief description of remaining hazards, if not adequately reduced.
Designation
DANGER
WARNING
ELECTRICAL
SHOCK
CAUTION
ELECTROSTATIC
DISCHARGE (ESD)
NOTE
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1.2.1 Safety signals in the manual
Significance
Signal word used to indicate an imminently hazard-
ous situation which, if not avoided, will result in ser-
ious injury.
Signal word used to indicate a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious
injury.
Signal word used to indicate a potentially hazardous
situation related to electrical hazards which, if not
avoided, could result in serious injury.
Signal word used to indicate a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in slight
injury.
Signal word used to indicate a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in severe
damage to the product.
Signal word used to indicate important facts and
conditions.
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