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kinds of data input/output such as configuration scripts.
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damage to the equipment, or to avoid a network security risk.
Caution
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WARNING
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1.5 Document Specific Conventions
• The terms “Anybus” or “module” refers to the Anybus CompactCom module.
• The terms “host” or “host application” refer to the device that hosts the Anybus.
• Hexadecimal values are written in the format NNNNh or 0xNNNN, where NNNN is the
hexadecimal value.
• A byte always consists of 8 bits.
• The terms “basic” and “extended” are used to classify objects, instances and attributes.
1.6 Trademark Information
Anybus ® is a registered trademark of HMS Industrial Networks AB.
EtherCAT ® is a registered trademark and patented technology, licensed by Beckhoff Automa-
tion GmbH, Germany.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Anybus ® CompactCom ™ 40 EtherCAT ® Network Guide SCM-1202-034 1.1