Foreword, Notes on the documentation, Liability conditions – BECKHOFF CP790x-140x User Manual
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Foreword
1 Foreword
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 following notes and 
explanations are followed when installing and commissioning these components. 
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 Liability Conditions
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. 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
®
and XFC
®
are registered
trademarks of and licensed by Beckhoff Automation GmbH. 
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, DE102004044764, DE102007017835 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. 
1.1.4 Copyright
©
Beckhoff Automation GmbH.
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. 
1.1.5 State at Delivery
All the components are supplied in particular hardware and software configurations appropriate for the 
application. Modifications to hardware or software configurations other than those described in the 
documentation are not permitted, and nullify the liability of Beckhoff Automation GmbH. 
1.1.6 Delivery conditions
In addition, the general delivery conditions of the company Beckhoff Automation GmbH apply.
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