Fundamental safety instructions
1.2 Industrial security
CU240B-2 and CU240E-2 Control Units
Compact Operating Instructions, 04/2015, A5E35792002B AA
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Note
Industrial security
Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functi
secure operation of plants, solutions, machines, equipment and/or networks. They are
important components in a holistic industrial security concept. With this in mind, Siemens’
products and solutions undergo continuous development. Sie
that you regularly check for product updates.
For the secure operation of Siemens products and solutions, it is necessary to take suitable
preventive action (e.g. cell protection concept) and integrate each component into a holisti
-of-the-art industrial security concept. Third-party products that may be in use should
also be considered. For more information about industrial security, visit Hotspot
http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity).
To stay informed about product updates as they occur, sign up for a product
newsletter. For more information, visit Hotspot
http://support.automation.siemens.com).
Danger as a result of unsafe operating states resulting from software manipulation
Software manipulation (e.g. by viruses, Trojan horses, malware, worms) can cause unsafe
operating states to develop in your installation which can result in death, severe injuries
and/or material damage.
• Keep the software up to date.
You will find relevant information and newsletters at this address
(http://support.automation.siemens.com).
• Incorporate the automation and drive components into a holistic, state-of-the-art
industrial security concept for the installation or machine.
You will find further information at this address
(http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity).
• Make sure that you include all installed products into the holistic industrial security
concept.