Rockwell Automation SCD Operating Software - Manual (Page 4)

SCD Software User Manual
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About This Documentation
Please read this chapter carefully before working with this
documentation and the Safety Configuration & Diagnostic (SCD)
software.
Function of This Document
This manual instructs the machine operator’s technical personnel in
the operation of the SCD software for safety devices supplied by
Allen-Bradley Guardmaster.
It does not provide instructions on the operation,
commissioning and maintenance of the safety devices
themselves. Please refer to the documentation enclosed
with the safety devices for information on operation,
commissioning and maintenance.
Target Group
This software documentation addresses planners, developers and
operators of systems which are to be protected by one or more
safety devices supplied by Allen-Bradley Guardmaster.
It also addresses persons who integrate these safety devices into a
machine, start it up for the first time, or who are in charge of
servicing and maintaining the unit.
Information Depth
This software documentation contains information on the SCD
software for safety devices supplied by Allen-Bradley Guardmaster.
The manual provides an overview of the basic software functions.
Please refer to the online help function for more detailed
instructions on the configuration and diagnosis of devices.
Planning and using safety devices also require specialized technical
skills which are not conveyed in this documentation.
Abbreviations
SCD Safety Configuration & Diagnostic software
Symbols and Formats Used
Throughout this manual we use the labels ATTENTION and
IMPORTANT to alert you to the following:
ATTENTION!
Failure to observe may result in dangerous operation
ATTENTION: Identifies information about practices of
circumstances that can lead to personal injury or death, property
damage, or economic loss
ATTENTION helps you
• Identify a hazard
• Avoid a hazard
• Recognize the consequences
IMPORTANT: Identifies information that is especially important
for successful application and understanding of the product.
Display indicators show the status of the 7-segment
display of sender or receiver:
Constant display of the letter F
Flashing display of the letter F
Alternating display of F and 2
LED symbols denote a flashing LED (upright
orientation, 7-segment display, bottom)
➢ Take action...
Instructions for taking action are shown by an arrow. Carefully
read and follow the instructions for action.
Note Refer to Notes for special features of the software or of
the device.
Handling the Online Help Function
The SCD software is available with an online help function which
provides information on the software functions and which provides
a step-by-step description of the individual actions.
The following sections of the documentation can be opened in the
list of contents:
• Manual on the SCD software in Portable Document Format
(PDF)
• Operating instructions for the devices supplied by Allen-Bradley
Guardmaster Safety Systems in Portable Document Format
(PDF)
• Online help on the SCD
• Online help on device-specific subjects (configuration
procedures)
The online help function can be opened separately using the
command Programs, Allen-Bradley Guardmaster
Applications, Help on Allen-Bradley Guardmaster SCD.