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 CAN-EtherCAT is the operation as CAN-EtherCAT gateway .
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 CAN-EtherCAT is intended for indoor use.
● The operation of the CAN-EtherCAT in hazardous areas, or areas exposed to potentially
explosive materials is not permitted.
● The operation of the CAN-EtherCAT for medical purposes is prohibited.
Service Note
The CAN-EtherCAT does not contain any parts that require maintenance by the user. The CAN-
EtherCAT does not require any manual configuration of the hardware. 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 a
followed by “
h
”. For example, 42 is represented as 2A
h
in hexadecimal.
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