Windows Automation Center, WinAC Slot Version 4.0
Hardware Installation and Operating Manual, Edition 02/2006, A5E00273194-02
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Preface
Purpose of the Documentation
This documentation provides detailed information about the WinAC Slot software
and hardware that includes the CPU 412-2 PCI and the CPU 416-2 PCI. You install
the WinAC Slot software and documentation from the installation CD.
The CPU 412-2 PCI and the CPU 416-2 PCI are the programmable logic
controllers (PLCs) for the Windows Automation Center (WinAC). A CPU 41x-2 PCI
is a card that fits in a PC in a PCI slot for 3/4-length cards. The CPU 41x-2 PCI is
part of the WinAC family of PC-based controllers. You can also use SIMATIC
products with PC-based controllers, such as WinCC flexible.
The PC-based controllers use a PROFIBUS DP network to communicate with
distributed I/O, such as an ET 200M. In addition, you can use PG/OP
communication (PROFIBUS, MPI, or Industrial Ethernet) to connect the PC-based
controllers to STEP 7 or to another computer.
Basic Knowledge Requirements
General knowledge about automation systems is needed to understand this
documentation.
In addition, the following knowledge is required:
•
Comprehensive knowledge of the S7-400
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Comprehensive knowledge of STEP 7
Scope of Documentation
This documentation applies to the following modules:
Product Version (or higher)
CPU
Order number
Firmware
Hardware
CPU 412-2 PCI
6ES7 612-2QH10-0AB4
4.0
1
CPU 416-2 PCI
6ES7 616-2QL10-0AB4
4.0
1
This documentation describes all applicable modules at the time of publication. We
reserve the right to provide product information bulletins containing current
information for any new modules or modules with a new release number.
This documentation describes how the CPU 412-2 PCI and CPU 416-2 PCI differ
from the CPUs of the S7-400 family. For more information, refer to the manuals for
S7-400.
