Important user information – Rockwell Automation 1797-OE8 FLEX Ex Analog Modules User Manual User Manual
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Important User Information
Solid state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of 
electromechanical equipment. Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation and 
Maintenance of Solid State Controls (Publication SGI-1.1 available from your local 
Rockwell Automation sales office or online at http://www.ab.com/manuals/gi) 
describes some important differences between solid state equipment and hard-wired 
electromechanical devices. Because of this difference, and also because of the wide 
variety of uses for solid state equipment, all persons responsible for applying this 
equipment must satisfy themselves that each intended application of this equipment is 
acceptable.
In no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc. be responsible or liable for indirect or 
consequential damages resulting from the use or application of this equipment.
The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative purposes. 
Because of the many variables and requirements associated with any particular 
installation, Rockwell Automation, Inc. cannot assume responsibility or liability for 
actual use based on the examples and diagrams.
No patent liability is assumed by Rockwell Automation, Inc. with respect to use of 
information, circuits, equipment, or software described in this manual.
Reproduction of the contents of this manual, in whole or in part, without written 
permission of Rockwell Automation, Inc. is prohibited.
Throughout this manual we may use notes to make you aware of safety considerations.
WARNING
Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can 
cause an explosion in a hazardous environment, which may lead 
to personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss.
IMPORTANT
Identifies information that is critical for successful application 
and understanding of the product.
ATTENTION
Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can 
lead to personal injury or death, property damage, or economic 
loss. Attentions help you:
• identify a hazard
• avoid a hazard
• recognize the consequence
SHOCK HAZARD
Labels may be located on or inside the equipment to alert people 
that dangerous voltage may be present.
BURN HAZARD
Labels may be located on or inside the equipment to alert people 
that surfaces may be dangerous temperatures.