98BDevice configuration
5.3 Adding modules to the configuration
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5.3
Adding modules to the configuration
Use the hardware catalog to add modules to the CPU:
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Signal module (SM) provides additional digital or analog I/O points. These modules are
connected to the right side of the CPU.
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Signal board (SB) provides just a few additional I/O points for the CPU. The SB is
installed on the front of the CPU.
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Communication board (CB) provides an additional communication port (such as RS485).
The CB is installed on the front of the CPU.
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Communication module (CM) and communication processor (CP) provide an additional
communication port, such as for PROFIBUS or GPRS. These modules are connected to
the left side of the CPU.
To insert a module into the hardware configuration, select the module in the hardware
catalog and either double-click or drag the module to the highlighted slot.