Preface
Purpose of this manual
The information contained in this manual can be used as a reference for operating, for
descriptions of the functions, and for the specifications of the signal modules, power supply
modules and interface modules of the S7-400.
How to configure, assemble and wire these modules in an S7-400 system is described in the
installation manuals for each system.
Basic knowledge required
This manual requires general knowledge of automation engineering.
In addition, you are required to know how to use computers or devices with similar functions
(e. g. programming devices) under Windows 2000 or XP operating systems. Since S7-400 is
configured with the
STEP 7 basic software, you have to have a good working knowledge of
the software. You can acquire this knowledge in the manual
"Programming with STEP 7". Read
the notes on the safety of electronic controllers in the appendix of the Installation manual –
especially when using an S7-400 in safety-relevant areas.
Target group
This manual is aimed at people with the required qualifications to commission, operate and
maintain the products described.
Scope of the manual
The manual applies to the S7-400 automation system.
Changes compared to the previous version
The following changes have been made compared to the previous version of this manual
S7-400 Automation System; Module Specifications, Edition 05/2007 (A5E00850735-04):
The revision of the ATEX standard was taken into consideration in chapter Standards,
certificates and approvals (Page 13).
Approvals
You can find details on the certificates and approvals in the chapter General specifications
(Page 13)“General specifications.”
S7-400 Automation System Module Data
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