Safety and Liability Notice

Important Safety Information

CANtrace is intended for use by qualified professionals with sufficient knowledge of CAN bus systems, electronic control units, vehicle networks, industrial control systems, and related technologies.

CANtrace is a diagnostic, monitoring, analysis, and communication tool. It is not a safety device, control system, emergency system, or certified display for safety-critical information. It must not be used as the sole source of control, supervision, or critical operational data.

Connecting a computer, CAN interface, or software tool to an electronic control system may affect the behaviour of the connected system. Incorrect configuration, improper use, transmission of unintended messages, excessive bus load, communication interruptions, or other network disturbances may cause connected systems to malfunction. Such malfunctions may result in equipment damage, component failure, unexpected machine or vehicle behaviour, production interruption, or personal injury.

Before connecting CANtrace to any machine, vehicle, device, technical installation, or electronic control system, ensure that the system can be accessed and monitored safely. The system should be placed in a safe state where possible, and appropriate safeguards must be in place before using the software.

Do not use CANtrace in applications or environments where its use, malfunction, incorrect operation, or interruption could create a risk to humans, animals, machinery, vehicles, infrastructure, or property. This includes, but is not limited to, safety-critical vehicle operation, mobile machinery control, aviation systems, medical systems, emergency systems, or any system requiring fail-safe operation.

The user is responsible for the installation, configuration, connection, operation, and interpretation of data when using CANtrace. The user is also responsible for ensuring that CANtrace is suitable for the intended system, application, and operating environment.

Use CANtrace only in environments where safety and system integrity are not compromised, and only by qualified persons.

Use of CANtrace is at the user’s own risk. In no event shall TK Engineering Oy be liable for any special, incidental, punitive, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever.

TK Engineering Oy