Siemens appendix Guide to the S7-300 documentation

Guide to the S7-300 documentation

Table 1-3	Communication between sensors/actuators and the PLC
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Which module is suitable for my sensor/actuator?		For CPU: CPU 31xC and CPU 31x Manual, Technical Data
		For signal modules: Reference manual of your signal
		module
How many sensors/actuators can I connect to the module?		For CPU: CPU 31xC and CPU 31x Manual, technical data
		of signal modules: Reference manual of your signal module
To connect my sensors/actuators to the PLC, how do I wire		S7-300, CPU 31xC and CPU 31x operating instructions:
the front connector ?		Installation: Wiring – Wiring the front connector
When do I need expansion modules (EM) and how do I		S7-300, CPU 31xC and CPU 31x operating instructions:
connect them?		Installation: Configuring – Distribution of modules to several
		racks
How to mount modules on racks / mounting rails		S7-300, CPU 31xC and CPU 31x operating instructions:
		Installation: Assembly – Installing modules on the mounting
		rail
Table 1-4	The use of local and distributed I/O
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Which range of modules do I want to use?		For local I/O and expansion devices: Module Data reference
		manual
		For distributed I/O and PROFIBUS DP: Manual of the
		relevant I/O device
Table 1-5	Configuration consisting of the Central Unit (CU) and Expansion Modules (EMs)
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Which rack / mounting rail is most suitable for my		S7-300, CPU 31xC and CPU 31x operating instructions:
application?		Installation: Configuring
Which interface modules (IM) do I need to connect the EMs		S7-300, CPU 31xC and CPU 31x operating instructions:
to the CU?		Installation: Configuring – Distribution of modules to several
		racks
What is the right power supply (PS) for my application?		S7-300, CPU 31xC and CPU 31x operating instructions:
		Installation: Configuring

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