S7-400 Automation System, CPU Specifications
Manual, 10/2006, 6ES7498-8AA04-8BA0
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Introduction
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Purpose of the manual
The information contained in this manual can be used as a reference for operating, for
descriptions of the functions, and for the technical specifications of the CPUs of the S7-400.
How to configure, assemble and wire these and further modules in an S7-400 system is
described in the
S7-400 Programmable Controller; Hardware and Installation
manual for
each system.
Basic Knowledge Required
To understand this manual, you should have general experience in the field of automation
engineering.
You should also have experience of working with computers or PC-type tools (for example
programming devices) and the Windows operating system 2000 or XP. Since the S7-400 is
configured with the STEP 7 basic software, you should also have experience of working with
the basic software. You can acquire this knowledge in the manual
Programming with
STEP 7
.
In particular when using an S7-400 in areas subject to safety regulations, note the
information relating to the safety of electronic controllers in the Appendix of the manual
S7-400 Programmable Controller; Hardware and Installation
manual.
Range of Validity of This Manual
The manual is valid for the S7-400 automation system. It applies to the CPUs listed below:
● CPU 414-3 PN/DP; (6ES7414-3EM05-0AB0)
● CPU 416-3 PN/DP; (6ES7416-3ER05-0AB0)
● CPU 416-3F PN/DP; (6ES7416-3FR05-0AB0)
General Technical Data
You will find information about certificates, approvals and standards in the manual
S7-400
Programmable Controller; Module Specifications
.