System overview
3.2 Configuration
Automation system
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3.2
Configuration
3.2.1
Configuration of the SIMATIC S7-1500 Automation System
Configuration
The SIMATIC S7-1500 automation system is made up of the following components:
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CPU (standard, fail-safe, compact or technology CPU)
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Digital and analog I/O modules
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Communications modules (PROFINET/Ethernet, PROFIBUS, point-to-point)
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Technology modules (counting, position detection, time-based IO)
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Load current supply
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System power supply (optional)
You install the S7-1500 automation system on a mounting rail. It can consist of up to 32
modules (CPU, system supply and 30 I/O modules). You connect the modules to each other
with U connectors.
Configuration example
①
System power supply
②
CPU
③
I/O modules
④
Mounting rail with integrated DIN rail profile
Figure 3-9
Example configuration of an S7-1500 automation system
Summary of Contents for Simatic S7-1500/ET 200MP
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