1 General1.1 Purpose of this manualXP-503 12/2014 MN048014-EN www.eaton.com 51 General1.1 Purpose of this manualThis manual contains all the information you will need in order to use the XP-503 panel PC safely and effectively. Themanual is considered an integral part of the device and must always be readily available in thedevice's close proximity.This manual describes all the lifecycle stages for the device: transportation, installation,commissioning, operation, maintenance, storage, and disposal. It does not, however, go over itsoperating system or application software. Before working with the device, make sure to read chapter 3, "Safety instructions".Chapter 3 contains important information regarding your own personal safety, andmust be read and understood by everyone who will be working with the device.WARNINGIncomplete manual copiesWorking with individual pages taken out from the manual may lead to bodily injuryand property damage due to missing safety information. Always work with the full document.1.2 Comments about this documentPlease send any comments, recommendations, or suggestions regarding this document toinfo-automation@eaton.com.1.3 Additional documentationThe following documents may also be helpful in relation to the use of this device:[1] MN05010009Z-DE System Description Networks in Brief(information on networks in general and on how to integrate PCs and panels intonetworks)These documents can be downloaded at: www.eaton.eu (search for the document number using the search field on the home page) www.eaton.com (search for the document number using the search field on the home page)