This Operating Guide provides information for use of Danfoss VLT® AutomationDrive EZ FC 321 drives in functional safety applications. The manual includes information about functional safety standards, Danfoss VLT® AutomationDrive EZ FC 321 Safe Torque Off
(STO) function, the related installation and commissioning, and service and maintenance for STO.
VLT® is a registered trademark for Danfoss A/S.
1.2 Additional Resources
This manual is targeted at users already familiar with the VLT® drives. It is intended as a supplement to the manuals and instructions
available for download at
unit, and observe the instructions for safe installation.
www.danfoss.com. Read the instructions shipped with the drive and/or drive option before installing the
1.3 Functional Overview
1.3.1 Introduction
The Safe Torque Off (STO) function is a component in a safety control system. STO prevents the unit from generating the power
required to rotate the motor.
N O T I C E
Select and apply the components in the safety control system appropriately to achieve the required level of operational safety.
Before integrating and using STO in an installation, carry out a thorough risk analysis on the installation to determine whether the
STO functionality and safety levels are appropriate and sufficient.
The VLT® drive is available with:
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Safe Torque Off (STO), as defined by EN IEC 61800-5-2.
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Stop category 0, as defined in EN 60204-1.
The drive integrates the STO functionality via control terminal 37.
The VLT® drive with STO functionality is designed and approved suitable for the requirements of:
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Category 3 in EN ISO 13849-1.
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Performance Level "d" in EN ISO 13849-1.
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SIL 2 in IEC 61508 and EN 61800-5-2.
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SILCL 2 in EN 62061.
1.3.2 Products Covered and Identification
The STO function is available for the following drive types:
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VLT® AutomationDrive EZ FC 321.
Identification
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Confirm that the drive is configured with the STO function by checking the unit type code on the nameplate.
Table 1: Type Code Identification
1.4 Applied Standards and Compliance
Using the STO on terminal 37 requires that the user fulfills all provisions for safety, including relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines.
The integrated STO function complies with the following standards:
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
W A R N I N G
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
C A U T I O N
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
N O T I C E
Indicates information considered important, but not hazard-related (for example, messages relating to property damage).
Safety
2.2 Qualified Personnel
The products must only be assembled, installed, programmed, commissioned, maintained, and decommissioned by persons with
proven skills. Persons with proven skills:
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Are qualified electrical engineers, or persons who have received training from qualified electrical engineers and are suitably
experienced to operate devices, systems, plant, and machinery in accordance with the general standards and guidelines for
safety technology.
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Are familiar with the basic regulations concerning health and safety/accident prevention.
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Have read and understood the safety guidelines given in this manual and also the instructions given in the operating guide of
the drive.
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Have good knowledge of the generic and specialist standards applicable to the specific application.
2.3 Responsibilities of Users of Safety-related Power Drive Systems PDS(SR)
Users of safety-related Power Drive Systems (PDS(SR)) are responsible for:
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Hazard and risk analysis of the application.
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Identifying safety functions required and allocating SIL or PLr to each of the functions.
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Other subsystems and the validity of signals and commands from these subsystems.
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Designing appropriate safety-related control systems (hardware, software, parameterization, and so on).
2.4 Protective Measures
Qualified and skilled personnel must be available for installing and commissioning the safety engineering systems.
Procedure
1.
Install the drive in an IP54/NEMA 12 cabinet as per IEC 60529, or in an equivalent environment. In special applications, a
higher IP/NEMA rating may be necessary.
2.
Ensure short-circuit protection of the cable between terminal 37 and the external safety device according to ISO 13849-2
table D.4.
3.
Optional step: Install additional measures (for example, a safety holding brake) if external forces influence the motor axis
(for example suspended loads).
2.5 Safety Precautions
See the Safety chapter in the relevant operating guides for general safety precautions.
External forces acting on the motor, for example suspended loads, and unintended movements, for example caused by gravity,
can cause hazards. Not taking any measures to protect against falling loads can lead to death or serious injury.
Equip the motor with extra measures for fall protection, for example, install extra mechanical brakes.
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W A R N I N G
NO ELECTRICAL SAFETY
STO (that is, removal of 24 V DC voltage supply to terminal 37) does not provide electrical safety. The STO function itself is not
sufficient to implement the Emergency-Off function as defined by EN 60204-1. Using the STO function to implement Emergency-
Off may lead to personal injury.
Emergency-Off requires measures of electrical isolation, for example, by switching off mains via an extra contactor.
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W A R N I N G
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
The STO function does NOT isolate mains voltage to the drive or auxiliary circuits. Only perform work on electrical parts of the
drive or the motor after isolating the mains voltage supply and waiting for the discharge time to elapse, as specified in the Safety
chapter in the Operating Guide of the relevant drive. Failure to isolate the mains voltage supply from the unit and waiting the
time specified could result in death or serious injury.
Do not stop the drive by using the STO function. If a running drive is stopped by using the function, the unit trips and stops
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by coasting. If this limitation is not acceptable, for example because it causes danger, use the appropriate stopping mode to
stop the drive and machinery before using the STO function. Depending on the application, a mechanical brake may be required.
STO is suitable for performing mechanical work on the drive system or affected area of a machine only. It does not provide
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electrical safety. STO must not be used as a control for starting and/or stopping the drive.
W A R N I N G
RESIDUAL ROTATION
The STO function can be used for asynchronous, synchronous, and permanent magnet motors. Two faults can occur in the power
semiconductor of the drive. When using synchronous or permanent magnet motors, a residual rotation can result from the faults.
The rotation can be calculated to angle = 360/(number of poles). The application using synchronous or permanent magnet mo-
tors must consider this residual rotation and ensure that it does not pose a safety risk. The situation is not relevant for asynchro-
nous motors.
C A U T I O N
After installing STO, perform a commissioning test. A passed commissioning test is mandatory after the 1st installation and after
each change to the safety installation.
C A U T I O N
AUTOMATIC RESTART
Automatic restart behavior is only allowed in 1 of the 2 situations:
The unintended restart prevention is implemented by other parts of the STO installation.
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A presence in the dangerous zone can be physically excluded when STO is not activated. In particular, observe paragraph
The operator or electrical installer is responsible for proper grounding and compliance with all applicable national and local safe-
ty regulations.
See 2.5 Safety Precautions and the Operating Guide of the relevant drive. Also, always observe the instructions provided by the
motor manufacturer.
4.2 Activating STO
The STO function can be used for asynchronous, synchronous, and permanent magnet motors.Ensure that external safety devices
fulfill Cat./PL or SIL when connected to terminal 37.
Procedure
1.
Remove the voltage at terminal 37 of the drive.
2.
Connect the drive to an external safety device providing a safe delay.
An installation for a Safe Stop 1 can be obtained.
When the STO function (terminal 37) is activated, the drive issues an alarm, trips the unit, and coasts the motor to a stop. Manual
restart is required. Use the STO function to stop the drive in emergency stop situations. In normal operating mode when STO is not
required, use the standard stop function instead. Ensure that requirements according to ISO 12100 paragraph 6.3.3.2.5 are fulfilled
before using the automatic restart function.
4.3 Selecting Manual Restart Behavior
The STO default state prevents unintended restarts (restart prevention behavior). To resume normal operation, follow the procedure below.
Procedure
1.
Reapply 24 V DC to terminal 37.
2.
Give a reset signal via bus, digital I/O, or [Reset] key.
4.4 Selecting Automatic Restart
Automatic restart means that STO is terminated and normal operation is resumed when the 24 V DC is applied to terminal 37. No
reset signal is required.
Procedure
1.
Set parameter 5-19 Terminal 37 Safe Stop to [3] Safe Stop Warning.
4.5 STO Commissioning Test
N O T I C E
A successful commissioning test of the STO function is required after the initial installation and after each subsequent change to
the installation or application involving the STO.
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For applications without automatic restart after a safe stop, follow the instructions in 4.5.1 Restart Prevention for STO Applica-
tion.
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For applications with automatic restart after a safe stop, follow the instructions in 4.5.2 Automatic Restart of STO Application.
4.5.1 Restart Prevention for STO Application
Application where parameter 5-19 Terminal 37 Safe Stop is set to default value [1] Safe Stop Alarm.
Procedure
Remove the 24 V DC voltage supply to terminal 37 using the interrupt device while the drive runs the motor (that is, mains
Ensure that the motor remains in the coasted state, and that the mechanical brake (if connected) remains activated.
5.
Send a reset signal via bus, digital I/O, or [Reset] key.
6.
Ensure that the motor is operational again.
When all given steps are passed, the commissioning test is successfully completed.
4.5.2 Automatic Restart of STO Application
Applications where parameter 5-19 Terminal 37 Safe Stop is set to [3] Safe Stop Warning or combined STO.
Procedure
Remove 24 V DC voltage supply to terminal 37 by the interrupt device while the drive runs the motor (that is, mains supply
1.
is not interrupted).
Check that:
2.
The motor coasts.
a.
The mechanical brake activates (if connected).
b.
c.
The LCP (if mounted) shows Warning 68, Safe Stop.
Reapply 24 V DC to terminal 37.
3.
Ensure that the motor is operational again.
4.
When all the given steps are passed, the commissioning test is successfully completed.
Commissioning
N O T I C E
See the warning on the restart behavior in 2.5 Safety Precautions.
4.6 System Configuration Security
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Security measures are the responsibility of the user.
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The drive parameters can be password-protected.
4.7 Service and Maintenance
It is required for PL d or SIL2 to conduct a functional test every 12 months to detect any failure or malfunction of the STO functionality. For lower PL or SIL, it is a recommendation.
4.7.1 Performing Functional Tests
Procedure
1.
Remove 24 V DC voltage supply at terminal 37.
2.
Check if the LCP shows Alarm 68, Safe Stop.
3.
Verify that the drive trips the unit.
Verify that the motor is coasting and comes to a complete stop.
4.
5.
Verify that the motor cannot be started.
6.
Reconnect 24 V DC supply to terminal 37.
7.
Verify that the motor is not started automatically and restarts only by giving a reset signal via bus, digital I/O, or [Reset] key.
Short-circuit protected cable (if not inside installation IP54/NEMA 12 cabinet). See ISO 13849-2, table D4 for further
information.
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Application Examples
5 Application Examples
5.1 SISTEMA Data
SISTEMA (Safety Integrity Software Tool for the Evaluation of Machine Applications) is a software utility that provides developers
and testers of safety-related machine controls with comprehensive support in the evaluation of safety in the context of ISO 13849-1.
Functional safety data are available from a data library for use with the SISTEMA calculation tool from the ISA (Institute for Occupational Safety and Health of the German Social Accident Insurance), and data for manual calculation. SISTEMA is available for download at www.danfoss.com in the Service and support/downloads sections.
5.2 Emergency Stop of Drive with STO - Category 1, PL c, SIL1
Illustration 2: Application Example, Emergency Stop with STO, Category 1, PL c, SIL1
Safety function
If there is an emergency, the emergency stop device is activated. The STO function of the drive is activated. Following a stop or
emergency stop command, the drive is halted.
Design features
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The circuit can be used up to Category 1, PL c (ISO 13849-1) or SIL1 (EN 62061 and IEC 61508).
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The STO function is activated via 1 NC positively operated switch contact (according to IEC 60947-1, IEC 60947-5-1, and IEC
60947-5-5).
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The PL c, the complete safety functions have to be calculated (MTTFd).
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Use the basic safety principles.
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Devices used for activation of STO must be suitable for the selected Category, PL, or SIL.
When implementing the emergency stop, pay attention to the following tips:
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Any non-safety related standards should be fulfilled for the application and its components.
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The application designer is responsible for selecting suitable components.
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The cable shown in bold in Illustration 2 has to be short-circuit protected according to ISO 13849-2 table D.4.
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To fulfill PL c, the MTTFd and DC for the whole safety function has to be calculated.
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The B
value of the emergency stop device shall be known. The B
10d
value has to be high enough to fulfill MTTFd correspond-
10d
ing to PL c.
Implementation in SISTEMA using Danfoss VLT library
As an example, use the subsystem "VLT® AutomationDrive EZ FC 321 (Terminal 37)". It is not necessary to edit all the parameters
which are set in the library.
Short-circuit protected cable (if not inside installation IP54/NEMA 12 cabinet). See ISO 13849-2, Table
D.4 for further information.
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Illustration 3: Safety-related Block Diagram
5.3 Emergency Stop of Drive with STO Using Safety Relay - Category 3, PL d, SIL2
Application Examples
Illustration 4: Installation Example Achieving a Stop Category 0 (EN 60204-1) with Safety Cat. 3/PL "d" (ISO 13849-1) or SIL2 (EN 62061 and IEC
61508)
Safety function
If there is an emergency, the emergency stop device is activated. The STO function of the drive is activated. Following a stop or
emergency stop command, the drive is halted.
Design features
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The circuit can be used up to Category 3, PL d (ISO 13849-1) or SIL2 (EN 62061 and IEC 61508).
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For PL d, the complete safety functions have to be calculated (MTTFd).
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Use the basic safety principles.
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The device used for activation of STO and safety relay must be suitable for the selected category PL and SIL.
When implementing the emergency stop, pay attention to the following tips:
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Any non-safety related standards should be fulfilled for the application and its components.
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The application designer is responsible for selecting suitable components.
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The cable shown in bold in
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To fulfill PL d, the MTTFd and DC for the whole safety function has to be calculated.
Illustration 4 has to be short-circuit protected according to ISO 13849-2 table D.4.
This setup can be used if a dual positive switching device is used. Depending on the safety relay, it is also possible to connect several activation devices to 1 STO.
Short-circuit protected cable (if not inside installation IP54/NEMA 12 cabinet). See ISO 13849-2, Table
D.4 for further information.
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Application Examples
Implementation of SISTEMA using Danfoss VLT library
As an example, use the subsystem "VLT® AutomationDrive EZ FC 321 Safe Torque Off (Terminal 37)". It is not necessary to edit all the
parameters which are set in the library.
Illustration 5: Safety-related Block Diagram
5.4 Emergency Stop of Drive with STO, Safety Relay, and Output Contactor - Category 4, PL e, SIL3
Illustration 6: Drive with STO, Safety Relay, and Output Contactor, Category 4, PL e, SIL3
Safety function
If there is an emergency, the emergency stop device is activated. The STO function in the drive is activated. Following a stop or
emergency stop command, the drive is halted.
Where the safety control system must be in accordance with PL e ISO 13849-1 or SIL3 (EN 62061 and IEC 61508), it requires a 2channel stop for the STO function. One channel can be implemented by the STO input on the drive and the other by a contactor,
which may be connected in either the drive input or output power circuits. The contactor must be monitored through an auxiliaryguided contact, shown as K1 in
Illustration 6.
Design features
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The circuit can be used up to category 4 and PL e.
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For PL e, the complete safety functions have to be calculated (MTTFd).
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Use basic safety principles.
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Device used for activation of STO and safety relay must be suitable for the selected category, PL or SIL.
When implementing the emergency stop, pay attention to the following tips:
Short-circuit protected cable (if not inside an installation IP54/NEMA 12 cabinet). See ISO 13849-2, Table D.4 for further information.
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Any non-safety related standards should be fulfilled for the application and its components.
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The application designer is responsible for selecting suitable components.
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The cable shown in bold in Illustration 6 has to be short-circuit protected according to ISO 13849-2, table D.4.
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To fulfill PL e, the MTTFd and DC for the entire safety function has to be calculated.
Application Examples
This setup can be used if a dual positive switching device is used.
Implementation in SISTEMA using Danfoss VLT library
As an example, use the block "VLT® AutomationDrive EZ FC 321 (Terminal 37)". It is not necessary to edit all the parameters which
are set in the library.
Illustration 8: Multiple Drives with Category 3, PL d, SIL2
Safety function
If there is an emergency, the emergency stop device is activated. The STO function in the drive is activated. Following a stop or an
emergency stop command, the drive is halted.
If it is required to control multiple drives from the same control line, the STO inputs may be interconnected directly.
Connecting the inputs increases the probability of a fault in the unsafe direction since a fault in 1 drive may result in all drives be-
coming enabled. However, the probability of a fault is so low, at 1 x 10
requirement for SIL2 for a realistic number of drives. Do not connect more than 20 inputs in parallel.
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per hour, that the resulting probability still meets the
When using internal 24 V DC supply (terminal 12), the number of parallel inputs (terminal 37) is limited to 3, otherwise the availa-
ble output power is exceeded.
Design features
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The circuit can be used up to Category 3, PL d, or SIL2.
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For PL d, the complete safety functions have to be calculated (MTTFd).
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Use basic safety principles.
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Device used for activation of STO and safety relay must be suitable for the selected category, PL or SIL.
When implementing the emergency stop, pay attention to the following tips:
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Any non-safety related standards should be fulfilled for the application and its components.
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The application designer is responsible for selecting suitable components.
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The cable shown in bold in Illustration 8 has to be short-circuit protected according to ISO 13849-2, table D.4.
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To fulfill PL d, the MTTFd and DC for the entire safety function has to be calculated.
Implementation in SISTEMA using Danfoss VLT library
As an example, use the subsystem "VLT® AutomationDrive EZ FC 321 Safe Torque Off (Terminal 37)". It is not necessary to edit all the
parameters which are set in the library. Put the subsystem into the safety function as often as the number of drives that are present
on the single STO line.
Number of cycles until 10% of the components have a dangerous failure (for pneumatic and
electromechanical components).
Cat.
EN ISO 13849-1
Category, level “B, 1–4”
CCF
Common cause failure
DC
Diagnostic coverage divided into Low, Medium, and High.
FIT
Failure in time: 1E-9/hour
MTTFd
EN ISO 13849-1
Mean time to failure - dangerous. Unit: Years are divided into Low, Medium, and High.
PFH
EN IEC 61508
Probability of dangerous failures per hour. Consider this value if the safety device is operated
in high demand or continuous mode of operation, where the frequency of demands for operation made on a safety-related system is greater than 1 per year.
PFD
EN IEC 61508
Average probability of failure on demand, value used for low demand operation.
PL
EN ISO 13849-1
Discrete level used to specify the ability of safety-related parts of control systems to perform
a safety function under foreseeable conditions. Levels divided into a to e.
PLr
Required performance level (the required performance level for a particular safety function).
SIL
EN IEC 61508
EN IEC 62061
Safety integrity level
STO
EN IEC 61800-5-2
Safe Torque Off
SS1
EN IEC 61800-5-2
Safe Stop 1
SRECS
EN IEC 62061
Safety-related electrical control system
SRP/CS
EN ISO 13849-1
Safety-related parts of control systems
PDS/SR
EN IEC 61800-5-2
Power Drive System (safety-related)
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7 Appendix
7.1 Abbreviations
Table 2: Abbreviations Related to Functional Safety
Appendix
7.2 Conventions
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Numbered lists indicate procedures.
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Bulleted and dashed lists indicate listings of other information where the order of the information is not relevant.
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Bolded text indicates highlighting and section headings.
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