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Members have the right to use the SERCOS interface® trademark in literature, in their promotion, and on SERCOS interface products that have passed a conformance test. Non-members must pay ¼ of the regular yearly membership fee for this right. Note that the trademarked SERCOS interface name does not appear in the IEC 61491 standard, so a product developed to that standard does not necessarily have the right to be designated a SERCOS interface product.
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A product must pass a conformance test before the SERCOS interface logo can be used on that product. Members receive a 30% (approximate) price reduction (compared to non-member price) on conformance testing of SERCOS interface devices. In addition, SERCOS Association members receive no-charge issuance of certification of SERCOS interface products after they pass the conformance tests. Non-members are charged
500 EURO per device for issuance of a certificate.
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Conformance test tools are available to members at a reduced price.
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Members receive access to preliminary SERCOS interface technical updates produced by the Technical Working Groups. Non-members cannot obtain this information until it is released and published for sale.
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Published, released updates to the specification, technical manuals and other documents are available for purchase by non-members;
they are free to members.
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Members may participate in Technical Working Groups (TWG) which determines updates and enhancements to the SERCOS interface specification.
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Members participate in meetings (North America, Europe, Japan) for exchange of technical data and association business issues.
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Members receive no-charge listings on the SERCOS website, in various promotions, product guides and in trade shows.
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Members have access to association information databases.
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Members participate in the SERCOS interface booth at trade shows and exhibitions (Hannover Fair, for instance) at cost. Non-members pay 50% additional.
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Members receive up to 50% attendance fee reduction at SERCOS-sponsored presentations and seminars.
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