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Further documentation
For more information on using the SIMATIC CN 4100 communication system, refer to the
following documents:
• CNET Operating Manual (includes, for example, the commissioning of SIMATIC CN 4100):
CNET ( https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/de/view/109802239 )
• Application example for SIMATIC CN 4100:
FAQ ( https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/de/view/109801222 )
• PCS 7 library for SIMATIC CN 4100:
PCS 7 ( https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/de/view/109801221 )
Conventions
The following terms are used synonymously in this documentation:
Term Synonyms Notes
Rack • Rack
• Backplane Unless otherwise stipulated, refers to a station for providing the slots for
CPUs and communications modules.
CPU module
• CPU
• Controller
• PLC
Unless otherwise stipulated, refers to a programmable logic controller.
Communications mod‐
ule
• Expansion module
• Module
• Electronic module
• CM
Unless otherwise stipulated, refers to the objects of the communication
system in which the electronics is implemented for communication via
a serial or other interface.
Slot cover BU cover Components of the communication system: Unless otherwise stipula‐
ted, refers to the specific component to cover a slot.
Also read the notes marked as follows:
Note
A note contains important information on the product described in the documentation, on the
handling of the product or on the section of the documentation to which particular attention
should be paid.
Recycling and disposal
The products are low in pollutants and can be recycled. For environmentally compliant recycling
and disposal of your electronic waste, please contact a company certified for the disposal of
electronic waste.
Preface
CN 4100 Communication System
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Equipment Manual, 10/2021, A5E50871363-AA