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1 Intended Audience
This manual is intended for the following personnel, who must also have
knowledge of electrical systems (an electrical engineer or the equivalent).
• Personnel in charge of installing FA systems.
• Personnel in charge of designing FA systems.
• Personnel in charge of managing FA systems and facilities.
• Personnel with an understanding of TCP/IP applications technology.
2 General Precautions
The user must operate the Open Network Controller according to the perfor-
mance specifications described in the operation manuals.
Before using an Open Network Controller under conditions which are not
described in the manual or applying an Open Network Controller to nuclear
control systems, railroad systems, aviation systems, vehicles, combustion
systems, medical equipment, amusement machines, safety equipment, and
other systems, machines, and equipment that may have a serious influence
on lives and property if used improperly, consult your OMRON representative.
Make sure that the ratings and performance characteristics of the Open Net-
work Controller are sufficient for the systems, machines, and equipment, and
be sure to provide the systems, machines, and equipment with double safety
mechanisms.
This manual provides information for programming and operating the Open
Network Controller. Be sure to read this manual before attempting to use an
Open Network Controller and keep this manual close at hand for reference
during operation.
!WARNING It is extremely important that an Open Network Controller be used for the
specified purpose and under the specified conditions, especially in applica-
tions that can directly or indirectly affect human life. You must consult with
your OMRON representative before applying an Open Network Controller
System to the above-mentioned applications.
3 Safety Precautions
!WARNING Do not attempt to take an Open Network Controller apart while the power is
being supplied. Doing so may result in electric shock.
!WARNING Do not touch any of the terminals while the power is being supplied. Doing so
may result in electric shock.
!WARNING Fail-safe measures must be taken by the customer to ensure safety in the
event of incorrect, missing, or abnormal signals caused by broken signal lines,
momentary power interruptions, or other causes. Operating errors may results
in serious accidents.
!WARNING Interlock circuits, limit circuits, and similar safety measures in external circuits
(i.e., not in the Open Network Controller or a Programmable Controller) must
be provided by the customer. Operating errors may results in serious acci-
dents.