HMS A8NDPV1 Instruction Manual page 3

Important User Information
This document is intended to provide a good understanding of the functionality offered by the
A8NDPV1 PROFIBUS Option Board. The document only describes the features that are specific to
the option board. For general information regarding the FR-A800 or FR-F800 inverter, consult the
FR-A800 or FR-F800 inverter design guides.
The reader of this document is expected to be familiar with high level software design, and com-
munication systems in general. The use of advanced PROFIBUS-specific functionality may require
in-depth knowledge in PROFIBUS networking internals and/or information from the official
PROFIBUS specifications. In such cases, the people responsible for the implementation of this
product should either obtain the PROFIBUS specification to gain sufficient knowledge or limit
their implementation in such a way that this is not necessary.
Liability
Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual. Please inform HMS Industrial Net-
works AB of any inaccuracies or omissions. The data and illustrations found in this document are
not binding. We, HMS Industrial Networks AB, reserve the right to modify our products in line
with our policy of continuous product development. The information in this document is subject
to change without notice and should not be considered as a commitment by HMS Industrial Net-
works AB. HMS Industrial Networks AB assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear
in this document.
There are many applications of this product. Those responsible for the use of this device must en-
sure that all the necessary steps have been taken to verify that the applications meet all perfor-
mance and safety requirements including any applicable laws, regulations, codes, and standards.
HMS Industrial Networks AB will under no circumstances assume liability or responsibility for any
problems that may arise as a result from the use of undocumented features, timing, or functional
side effects found outside the documented scope of this product. The effects caused by any di-
rect or indirect use of such aspects of the product are undefined, and may include e.g. compati-
bility issues and stability issues.
The examples and illustrations in this document are included solely for illustrative purposes. Be-
cause of the many variables and requirements associated with any particular implementation,
HMS Industrial Networks AB cannot assume responsibility for actual use based on these exam-
ples and illustrations.
Intellectual Property Rights
HMS Industrial Networks AB has intellectual property rights relating to technology embodied in
the product described in this document. These intellectual property rights may include patents
and pending patent applications in the US and other countries.
Trademark Acknowledgements
Anybus® is a registered trademark of HMS Industrial Networks AB. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective holders.
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