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Limiting safety system settings

Settings for automatic protective devices related to those variables having significant safety functions. Where a limiting safety system setting is specified for a variable on which a safety limit has been placed, the setting will assure that automatic protective action will correct the abnormal situation before a safety limit is exceeded.