Introduction; Open Source Software - Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 Manual

Introduction

Purpose of the documentation
This manual supplements the system manual S7-1500, ET 200MP automation system
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/59191792). Functions that generally
relate to the system are described in this manual.
The information provided in this manual and in the system/function manuals support you in
commissioning the system.
Conventions
Please also observe notes marked as follows:
NOTE
A note contains important information on the product, on the handling of the product and on
the section of the documentation to which particular attention should be paid.
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Open Source Software

Open-source software is used in the firmware of the module. Open Source Software is
provided free of charge. We are liable for the product described, including the open-source
software contained in it, pursuant to the conditions applicable to the product. Siemens
accepts no liability for the use of the open source software over and above the intended
program sequence, or for any faults caused by modifications to the software.
For legal reasons, we are obliged to publish the original text of the license conditions and
copyright notices. Please read the information relating to this on the Internet
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109765637).
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