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About this documentation
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1 About this documentation
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This documentation exclusively describes the system bus (CAN) and the CANopen-specific functions
of the Inverter Drive 8400 motec.
The features of the system bus (CAN) and CANopen-specific functions for the Inverter Drive 8400
motec are described in detail.
Examples illustrate typical applications.
This documentation contains as well ...
• the most important technical data for CAN communication;
• information on the installation and commissioning of the CAN network;
• information on CAN data transfer, CAN monitoring functions, communication-relevant
parameters and implemented CAN objects.
The theoretical concepts are only explained to the level of detail required to understand the
function of CAN communication with Inverter Drives 8400 motec.
Depending on the software version of the controller and the version of the »Engineer« software
installed, the screenshots in this documentation may deviate from the »Engineer« representation.
This documentation does not describe the software of other manufacturers. No responsibility is
taken for corresponding information given in this documentation. Information on how to use the
software can be obtained from the documents of the master computer.
All brand names mentioned in this documentation are trademarks of their corresponding owners.
Tip!
Detailed information about the system bus (CAN) can be found on the website of the CAN
user organisation CiA (CAN in Automation):
www.can-cia.org
Note!
This documentation supplements the mounting instructions and the "Inverter Drives
8400 motec" hardware manual supplied with the Communication Unit.
The hardware manual contains safety instructions which must be observed!