Application planning
3.1
Hardware configuration
Introduction
The S7-1500 automation system/ET 200MP distributed I/O system consists of a single-row
configuration in which all modules are installed on one mounting rail. The modules are
connected by means of U connectors, and thus form a self-assembling backplane bus.
3.1.1
Hardware configuration of the S7-1500 automation system
Maximum configuration
An S7-1500 automation system consists of a maximum of 32 modules, which occupy slots
0 to 31.
Figure 3-1
Automation system
System Manual, 12/2014, A5E03461182-AC
S7-1500 maximum configuration
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