About this documentation

Overview

This document describes the following:

Target group

This publication is intended for:

  • Project engineers

  • Technology experts (from machine manufacturers)

  • Commissioning engineers (systems/machines)

  • Programmer-users

Benefits

The Function Manual describes the functions in such a way that the target group is aware of them and can select them. The manual provides the target group with the information required to implement the functions.

Standard scope

This documentation only describes the functionality of the standard version. This may differ from the scope of the functionality of the system that is actually supplied. Please refer to the ordering documentation only for the functionality of the supplied drive system.

It may be possible to execute other functions in the system which are not described in this documentation. This does not, however, represent an obligation to supply such functions with a new control or when servicing.

For reasons of clarity, this documentation cannot include all of the detailed information on all product types. Further, this documentation cannot take into consideration every conceivable type of installation, operation and service/maintenance.

The machine manufacturer must document any additions or modifications they make to the product themselves.

Websites of third-party companies

This document may contain hyperlinks to third-party websites. Siemens is not responsible for and shall not be liable for these websites and their content. Siemens has no control over the information which appears on these websites and is not responsible for the content and information provided there. The user bears the risk for their use.