System overview
3.1 Overview of the SIMATIC S7-1500 automation system
3.1.5
Scalability
In order to suit the requirements of your plant planning, the SIMATIC S7-1500 controllers
can be scaled in their processing speed and configuration limits. They also offer networking
facilities via different communications standards.
Safety Integrated, Motion Control, and other technology functions can be used for all plant
sizes.
Different example applications with different SIMATIC S7-1500 CPUs are shown in the
following:
SIMATIC S7-1500 with integrated I/O
Figure 3-3
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Example: Plant configuration with SIMATIC S7-1500 with integrated I/O
Automation system
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