Siemens SIMATIC NET CP 1542-5 Equipment Manual page 6

Preface
Observe the following security recommendations to prevent unauthorized access to the
system.
• Evaluate your plant as a whole in terms of security. Use a cell protection concept with
suitable products.
• Keep the firmware up to date. Check regularly for security updates of the firmware and
use them.
• Restrict physical access to the device to qualified personnel.
• Configure a protection level of the CPU.
Device defective
If a fault develops, please send the device to your Siemens representative for repair. Repairs
on-site are not possible.
Decommissioning
Shut down the device properly to prevent unauthorized persons from accessing confidential
data in the device memory.
Recycling and disposal
The product is low in pollutants, can be recycled and meets the requirements of the WEEE
directive 2012/19/EU "Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment".
Do not dispose of the product at public disposal sites. For environmentally friendly recycling
and the disposal of your old device contact a certified disposal company for electronic scrap
or your Siemens contact.
Keep to the local regulations.
You will find information on returning the product on the Internet pages of Siemens Industry
Online Support:
Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109479891)
SIMATIC NET glossary
The SIMATIC NET glossary describes terms that may be used in this document.
You will find the SIMATIC NET glossary in the Siemens Industry Online Support at the
following address:
Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/50305045)
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