Foreword
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1.1 Notes on the Documentation
This description is only intended for the use of trained specialists in control and automation engineering
who are familiar with the applicable national standards. It is essential that the following notes and
explanations are followed when installing and commissioning these components.
The responsible staff must ensure that the application or use of the products described satisfy all the
requirements for safety, including all the relevant laws, regulations, guidelines and standards.
1.1.1 Liability Conditions
The documentation has been prepared with care. The products described are, however, constantly under
development. For that reason the documentation is not in every case checked for consistency with
performance data, standards or other characteristics. In the event that it contains technical or editorial
errors, we retain the right to make alterations at any time and without warning. No claims for the
modification of products that have already been supplied may be made on the basis of the data, diagrams
and descriptions in this documentation.
1.1.2 Trademarks
Beckhoff
®
, TwinCAT
®
, EtherCAT
®
, Safety over EtherCAT
®
, TwinSAFE
®
and XFC
®
are registered
trademarks of and licensed by Beckhoff Automation GmbH.
Other designations used in this publication may be trademarks whose use by third parties for their own
purposes could violate the rights of the owners.
1.1.3 Copyright
©
Beckhoff Automation GmbH.
The reproduction, distribution and utilization of this document as well as the communication of its contents
to others without express authorization are prohibited. Offenders will be held liable for the payment of
damages. All rights reserved in the event of the grant of a patent, utility model or design.
1.1.4 Delivery conditions
In addition, the general delivery conditions of the company Beckhoff Automation GmbH apply.
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