
Intended Use
The intended use of the CAN-CBM-Bridge/2 is the operation as intelligent CAN-Bridge, that links
two independent CAN networks.
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-CBM-Bridge/2 is intended for indoor use only.
● The operation of the CAN-CBM-Bridge/2 in hazardous areas, or areas exposed to potentially
explosive materials is not permitted.
● The operation of the CAN-CBM-Bridge/2 for medical purposes is prohibited.
Service Note
The CAN-CBM-Bridge/2 does not contain any parts that require maintenance by the user. The
CAN-CBM-Bridge/2 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.
Number Representation
All numbers in this document are base 10 unless designated otherwise. Hexadecimal numbers have a
prefix of 0x. For example, 42 is represented as 0x2A in hexadecimal.
Abbreviations
API
Application Programming Interface
CAN
Controller Area Network
CPU
Central Processing Unit
CiA
CAN in Automation
SDK
Software Development Kit
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