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About this User Manual Intended User
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Intended User
This User Manual is written for application engineers performing the tasks to
engineer and configure the automation solution in the software production and test
phase of an engineering project.
As a reader of this User Manual you should have basic knowledge of engineering
and configuration of process automation systems in general. Additionally you
should have read System 800xA, System Guide, Functional Description
(3BSE038018*) and System 800xA System Planning (3BSE041389*).
For more information on system set up for an engineering system refer to System
800xA, Administration and Security (3BSE037410*) and System 800xA, Post
Installation (3BUA000156*) instructions.
Reading can be minimized according to the concrete task profile of an application
engineer in an engineering project.
Prior to engineering and configuring a system, read the applicable System 800xA
release notes. The release notes contain important information not included in the
ordinary user documentation.
It is recommended that you have participated in introductory ABB training courses
for System 800xA.
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