Data Safety
This device is equipped with an Ethernet or other interface which is suitable to establish a connection to
data networks. Depending on the software used on the device, these interfaces may allow attackers to
compromise normal function, get illegal access or cause damage.
esd does not take responsibility for any damage caused by the device if operated at any networks. It is
the responsibility of the device's user to take care that necessary safety precautions for the device's
network interface are in place.
Intended Use
The intended use of the Switch16/Com3 is the operation as managed Gigabit Ethernet switch with
integrated COM server.
The guarantee given by esd does not cover damages which result from
improper use, usage not in accordance with regulations or disregard of safety instructions and
warnings.
● The Switch16/Com3 is intended for indoor use only.
● The operation of the Switch16/Com3 in hazardous areas, or areas exposed to potentially explosive
materials is not permitted.
● The operation of the Switch16/Com3 for medical purposes is prohibited.
Service Note
The Switch16/Com3 does not contain any parts that require maintenance by the user. The
Switch16/Com3 does not require any manual configuration of the hardware except the configuration of
the jumper J1900. Unauthorized intervention in the device voids warranty claims.
Disposal
Devices which have become defective in the long run have to be disposed in an appropriate way or
have to be returned to the manufacturer for proper disposal. Please, make a contribution to
environmental protection.
Typographical Conventions
Throughout this manual the following typographical conventions are used to distinguish technical terms.
Convention
Example
File and path names
/dev/null
or
<stdio.h>
Function names
open()
Programming constants
NULL
Programming data types
uint32_t
Variable names
Count
Number Representation
All numbers in this document are base 10 unless designated otherwise. Hexadecimal numbers have a prefix
of 0x, and binary numbers have a prefix of 0b. For example, 42 is represented as 0x2A in hexadecimal and
0b101010 in binary.
Abbreviations
API
Application Programming Interface
CAN
Controller Area Network
CPU
Central Processing Unit
CiA
CAN in Automation
HW
Hardware
I/O
Input/Output
LSB
Least Significant Bit
MSB
Most Significant Bit
n.a.
not applicable
OS
Operating System
SDK
Software Development Kit
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