UM353-1B Introduction
April 2012 1-1
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This User’s Manual contains configuration, installation and service information for the Siemens
353 Process Automation Controller. It is divided into fourteen sections.
• Section 1, Introduction, has general information about the organization of this manual, the
controller, product support, and the contents of a typical shipment.
• Section 2, Configuration Overview, contains a list of the functions blocks available for use
in configuring the controller and a procedure for configuration. A configuration road map
and a MultiMediaCard road map are included.
• Section 3, Function Blocks, contains a detailed description of each function block.
• Section 4, Factory Configured Options, provides a graphical presentation of the function blocks used in FCOs
and a listing of changes made to default function block parameters.
• Section 5, Network Communications, furnishes overviews of Modbus and Modbus/TCP Ethernet
communication data.
• Section 6, Data Mapping, contains network data details for Modbus and Modbus/TCP Ethernet.
• Section 7, Installation, contains drawings and steps detailing mechanical and electrical installation. Electrical
connections to the controller are identified and numerous wiring diagrams are included.
• Section 8, Local Faceplate Operation, describes and illustrates the Display Assembly’s operator controls and
displays. Use of these for on-line operation, for configurations and for autotuning is described.
• Section 9, Controller and System Test, has procedures for testing the controller and the installation.
• Section 10, Maintenance, lists the tools and test equipment to service a controller. It also has preventive
maintenance and servicing procedures, including error codes.
• Section 11, Calibration, provides step-by-step procedures for calibration of analog input and output circuits.
• Section 12, Circuit Description, furnishes a block diagram level description of the controller’s circuits.
• Section 13, Model Designation and Specifications, shows controller model numbers; a list of accessories;
mechanical, electrical, and environmental specifications; and a list of current agency approvals.
• Section 14, Abbreviations and Acronyms, is a convenient reference for new users that explains many
abbreviations and acronyms appearing in this manual.