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Chapter: Introduction
Notes on the Documentation
1 Introduction
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 documentation and the following notes and explanations are followed when
installing and commissioning the components.
It is the duty of the technical personnel to use the documentation published at the respective time of each
installation and commissioning.
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 Disclaimer
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.
None of the statements of this manual represents a guarantee (Garantie) in the meaning of § 443 BGB of
the German Civil Code or a statement about the contractually expected fitness for a particular purpose in
the meaning of § 434 par. 1 sentence 1 BGB.
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®, XFC® and XTS® are
registered trademarks and licensed by Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG.
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 Patent Pending
The EtherCAT Technology is covered, including but not limited to the following patent applications and
patents:
EP1590927, EP1789857, DE 102004044764, DE 102007017835
with corresponding applications or registrations in various other countries.
The TwinCAT Technology is covered, including but not limited to the following patent applications and
patents:
EP0851348, US6167425 with corresponding applications or registrations in various other countries..
EtherCAT® is registered trademark and patented technology, licensed by Beckhoff Automation GmbH &
Co. KG,Germany.
1.1.4 Copyright
© Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG, Germany.
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.
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