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Industrial Automation Translation Checklist for OEMs

Checklist for PLC, HMI, safety and commissioning documentation when shipping automation lines to multilingual sites.

Industrial Automation Translation Checklist for OEMs

Before kickoff

  1. Freeze string exports and screenshot packs
  2. Agree keep/translate rules for tags and alarms
  3. Provide safety category and SIL references
  4. Confirm CE/UL annex language needs

During delivery

Use TM per line type, dual-review safety sections and verify HMI truncation on target panels.

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