Reliability, Safety 2 Reliability, safety 2.1 Target group This manual contains all information necessary for the use of the described product (control device/terminal, soft- ware, etc.) according to instructions. It is written for the personnel of the construction, project planning, service and commissioning departments. Extensive knowledge of auto- mation technology is compulsory to properly understand and apply technical descriptions, instructions for use and - particularly - notes of danger and warning. 2.2 Reliability Reliability of Kuhnke controllers is brought to the highest possible standards by extensive and cost-effective means in their design and manufacture. These include:
Ш selecting high-quality components, Ш quality agreements with our sub-suppliers, Ш measures for the prevention of static charge during the handling of MOS circuits, Ш worst case planning and design of all circuits, Ш inspections during various stages of fabrication, Ш computer aided tests of all assembly groups and their co-efficiency in the circuit, Ш statistical assessment of the quality of fabrication and of all returned goods for immediate taking of corrective action. 9