Simatic Drive Controller Documentation Guide; Information Classes Simatic Drive Controller - Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 Equipment Manual

Introduction

1.1 SIMATIC Drive Controller documentation guide

Open-source software
Open-source software is used in the firmware of the SIMATIC Drive Controllers. The open-
source software is provided free of charge. Siemens AG is liable for the product described,
including the open-source software contained in it, pursuant to the conditions applicable to
the product. Any and all liability is excluded:
• for use of the open-source software beyond the program sequence intended for the
product by Siemens
• for defects caused by changes to the software
For legal reasons, Siemens AG is obliged to publish the original text of the license conditions
and copyright notices. You can find it on the Internet in the FW downloads
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/en/view/109773914) and in the scope of supply
of the SIMATIC Drive Controller for the firmware version that has been supplied (see the note
on the type plate at the side).
NOTE
Management of the license conditions and copyright notices of firmware updates
The license conditions and copyright notices in the scope of delivery can change as a result of
firmware updates. In order to avoid license violations by the reseller and the buyer, if there
are firmware updates, you must pass on the license conditions and copyright notices of the
firmware update to the buyer (for example, by saving them to the SIMATIC Memory Card).
1.1 SIMATIC Drive Controller documentation guide
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Information classes SIMATIC Drive Controller

The documentation for the SIMATIC Drive Controller is divided into three areas.
This arrangement enables you to access the specific content you require.
You can download the documentation free of charge from the Internet
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109742691).
Basic information
The System Manual describes in detail the configuration, installation, wiring and
commissioning of the SIMATIC Drive Controllers.
The STEP 7 online help supports you in the configuration and programming.
Examples:
• SIMATIC Drive Controller System Manual
• Online help TIA Portal
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