ETAS
Basic Safety Notices
XETK-S22.0 - User’s Guide
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Basic Safety Notices
This chapter contains information about the following topics:
• “General Safety Information” on page 8
• “Requirements for Users and Duties for Operators” on page 8
• “Intended Use” on page 8
• “Identifications on the Product” on page 11
• “Taking the Product Back and Recycling” on page 12
• “CE marking” on page 12
• “RoHS Conformity” on page 13
• “Declarable Substances” on page 13
• “Use of Open Source Software” on page 13
2.1
General Safety Information
Please observe the Product Safety Notices ("ETAS Safety Notice") and the fol-
lowing safety notices to avoid health issues or damage to the device.
ETAS GmbH does not assume any liability for damages resulting from
improper handling, unintended use or non-observance of the safety precau-
tions.
2.2
Requirements for Users and Duties for Operators
The product may be assembled, operated and maintained only if you have the
necessary qualification and experience for this product. Incorrect operation or
operation by users without sufficient qualification may lead to injuries or death
or property damages.
General Safety at Work
The existing regulations for safety at work and accident prevention must be
followed. All applicable regulations and statutes regarding operation must be
strictly followed when using this product.
2.3
Intended Use
An ETK is an electronic component that is installed in a vehicle control unit
(ECU) to read data from the ECU or write data to the ECU.
Application Area of the Product
This product was developed and approved for automotive applications. For use
in other application areas, please contact your ETAS contact partner.
NOTE
Carefully read the documentation (Product Safety Advice and this User's
Guide) that belongs to the product prior to the startup.
