Hardware Manual • Doc.-No.: C.2930.21 / Rev. 1.5
DN-DP
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Intended Use
The intended use of the DN-DP is the operation as PROFIBUS-DP/DeviceNet-Gateway.
The esd guarantee does not cover damages which result from improper use, usage not in accordance
with regulations or disregard of safety instructions and warnings.
The DN-DP is intended for indoor installation only.
The operation of the DN-DP in hazardous areas, or areas exposed to potentially explosive
materials is not permitted.
The operation of the DN-DP for medical purposes is prohibited.
Service Note
The DN-DP does not contain any parts that require maintenance by the user. The DN-DP does not
require any manual configuration of the hardware. Unauthorized intervention in the device voids
warranty claims.
Remove all cables before cleaning. Clean the device with a lint-free cloth. Cleaning agents or
solvents are not suitable.
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. For hexadecimal numbers
h
is appended . For
example, 42 is represented as 2A
h
in hexadecimal format.