BECKHOFF IPC-Security - Manual (Page 4)

1. Foreword
1.1. Notes on the documentation
This description is only intended for the use of trained specialists in control and automation technology who
are familiar with the applicable national standards. It is essential that the following notes and explanations
are considered 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. Disclaimer
This documentation has been prepared with care. The security measures described, as well as methods
of third parties to attack computers are, however, constantly changing. For that reason it is possible that
the security measures described in this documentation are not sufficient to wholly protect computer against
illegal attacks. For the most effective security for your Industrial PCs and Embedded PCs you are obliged
to engage always the most current security applications available on the market. This documentation can
only provide a basis for security and does not release you from your own liability. In the event that the
documentation contains technical or editorial errors, we retain the right to make alterations at any time and
without warning.
1.1.2. Trademarks
Beckhoff®, TwinCAT®, EtherCAT®, Safety over EtherCAT®, TwinSAFE®, XFC® and XTS® 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.
Information is subject to change without notice and warranted only to the extent agreed in the terms of
contract.
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.
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