0 About this manual0.1 Target groupCompact PLC XC-152 05/17 MN050001ZU EN www.eaton.com 50 About this manualThis manual contains all the information you will need in order to use theXV300 safely and effectively. The XC-152 manual is considered an integralpart of the devices and must always be readily available in their close proxim-ity so that users have access to it.This manual describes all of the devices' lifecycle stages: transportation,installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, storage, and disposal. Itassumes you have electrical engineering knowledge and skills.It does not, however, go over the corresponding operating system or applica-tion software.Please send any comments, recommendations, and suggestions concerningthis document to: AfterSalesEGBonn@eaton.com0.1 Target groupThis manual is intended for engineers, electricians, and automation techni-cians. Electrical engineering and physics-related knowledge and skills, aswell as advanced familiarity with the field bus being used, will be required inorder to be able to commission the corresponding devices.In addition, readers must be familiar with how to use the SmartWire-DT sys-tem.0.2 List of revisionsThe following table only lists major modifications.CAUTIONInstallation requires qualified electricianPublicationdatePage Keyword New Modifica-tion01/2013 New edition ✓12/2014 expansion ✓05/2017 Revision, Marine approvals, SWD ✓ ✓