Installing and putting a TIM into operation
4.5 Installing a TIM
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4.5
Installing a TIM
4.5.1
Introduction
Introduction
All TIM types can be installed as a CP in an S7-300 device. With the exception of the
TIM 3V-IE, every TIM variant can be operated with several other TIMs in an S7-300 rack.
The TIM 4 or TIM 4R-IE can also be mounted as a standalone device on an S7-300 rail and
then communicates with S7-400 or S7-300 CPU modules and/or a PC control center over its
MPI interface (TIM 4) or over Ethernet (TIM 4R-IE).
Note
Before you install a TIM module on the S7-300 rail, it is advisable to make all the required
settings for operation on all the DIL switches of the TIM. These switches are more accessible
when the module is not installed. If there is a DCF77 radio clock on the TIM, you should also
plug in the DCF77 adapter cable before installing the TIM.
The TIM can be operated both in a horizontal and in a vertical installation.
The following sections describe how to mount the devices as a CP or standalone device.
4.5.2
Important notes on using the device
Safety notices on the use of the device
The following safety notices must be adhered to when setting up and operating the device
and during all work relating to it such as installation, connecting up, replacing devices or
opening the device.
