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Throughout the documentation we use the following types of safety and information notices. They make you aware of safety considerations or give advice on AC500 products usage.

Security_Notice_Example

1

Safety alert symbol indicates the danger.

2

Signal word classifies the danger.

3

Type and source of the risk are mentioned and possible consequences are described.

4

Measures to avoid these consequences (enumerations).

Signal words

DANGER

DANGER
DANGER
DANGER

DANGER

DANGER

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Ensure to take measures to prevent the described impending danger.

WARNING

WARNING
WARNING
WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Ensure to take measures to prevent the described dangerous situation.

CAUTION

CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

Ensure to take measures to prevent the described dangerous situation.

NOTICE

NOTICE
NOTICE
NOTICE

NOTICE

NOTICE

NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury but might lead to property damage for example damage of the product.

Ensure to take measures to prevent the described dangerous situation.

NOTE provides additional information on the product, e.g., advices for configuration or best practice scenarios.