Siemens SIMATIC S7-400 Reference Manual page 346

S5 interface IM 463-2
7.1 Using SIMATIC S5 expansion units in an S7-400
Mounting and removing the FM 463-2
Please read the following warning on the mounting and removal of the IM 463-2 and associated
cables.
Data may be lost or corrupted.
Removing or inserting the IM 463-2 and/or their associated cables under voltage can result
in the loss or corruption of data.
Switch off the power supply modules to the central rack you are working on before you carry
out any changes.
Expanding the distributed connection
You can also centrally expand the EUs connected in a distributed configuration via an IM 463-2.
The following table lists the S5 interface modules that you can use for this purpose.
Table 7-1
IM 300
IM 306
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CAUTION
S5 interface modules
Module Order number
6ES5 300-5CA11
6ES5 300-3AB11
6ES5 300-5LB11
6ES5306-7LA11
S7-400 Automation System Module Data
Reference Manual, Ausgabe 11/2016, A5E00850736-08