# Safety Precautions

During installation or use of this software, pay attention to all safety messages that occur in the software and that are included in the documentation. The following safety messages apply to this software in its entirety.

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unintended equipment operation

Do not use the software for critical control or protection applications where human or equipment safety relies on the operation of the control action.

Do not use the software to control time-critical functions because communication delays can occur between the time a control is initiated and when that action is applied.

Do not use the software to control remote equipment without securing it with an authorized access level, and without including a status object to provide feedback about the status of the control operation.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury.

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inaccurate data results

Do not incorrectly configure the software, as this can lead to inaccurate reports and/or data results.

Do not base your maintenance or service actions solely on messages and information displayed by the software.

Do not rely solely on software messages and reports to determine if the system is functioning correctly or meeting all applicable standards and requirements.

Consider the implications of unanticipated transmission delays or failures of communications links.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, equipment damage, or permanent loss of data.

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POTENTIAL COMPROMISE OF SYSTEM AVAILABILITY, INTEGRITY, AND CONFIDENTIALITY

Change default passwords to help prevent unauthorized access to device settings and information.

Disable unused ports and default accounts to help minimize pathways for malicious attackers.

Place networked devices behind multiple layers of cyber defenses (such as firewalls, network segmentation, and network intrusion detection and protection.)

Use industry-accepted Information Technology and Operational Technology cyber security practices to help prevent loss or exposure of data, modification or deletion of logs and data, and interruption of services.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.