BECKHOFF AX5000 60 A - 170 A - Manual (Page 5)

BECKHOFF Drive Technology 1 Foreword
AX5000 Version: 1.4 5
1 Foreword
1.1 Notes on the documentation
This description is only intended for trained specialists in control, automation and drive
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. The "General safety instructions" and "Special safety instructions
for AX5000" sections are also essential.
1.2 Disclaimer
The documentation has been prepared with care. The products described are, however,
constantly under development. For this reason, the documentation may not always be have
been fully checked for consistency with the performance data, standards or other
characteristics described. 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.
1.3 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.
1.4 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.
1.5 Copyright
© Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG
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.