Introduction To The Example - Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500R/H Getting Started

Introduction to the example

Redundant automation systems are used in practice to achieve greater availability. In
redundantly operated systems, failure or malfunction of individual automation components
must not impede the operation of the plant.
S7-1500R/H redundant system
For the S7-1500R/H redundant system, the CPUs are duplicated, in other words redundant.
The two CPUs process the same project data and the same user program in parallel. The
two CPUs are synchronized over redundancy connections. If one CPU fails, the other CPU
maintains control of the process.
Basic knowledge required
The Getting Started guides you through the configuration and programming of an S7-1500H
redundant system using a concrete example. The following knowledge is required in order to
understand the Getting Started:
● General knowledge of automation technology
● Knowledge of requirements for high availability of automation systems
● Knowledge of the engineering system STEP 7 V15.1
Personal injury and damage to property may occur.
The S7-1500 as a component of plants or systems is governed by specific standards and
regulations, based on the relevant field of application. Please observe the applicable safety
and accident prevention regulations such as IEC 60204-1 (general machine safety
requirements).
The example in this Getting Started serves as an introduction to the configuration and
programming of an S7-1500H redundant system. It cannot always and in every case be
transferred to effective live operations. Before you do this, you are urgently advised to
consult the current version of the system manual "SIMATIC S7-1500R/H redundant
system" and the device manuals of the modules used. The warnings and other information
there must be observed, even if they are not repeated in this Getting Started.
Failure to observe these regulations can result in serious injuries and damages to
machinery and facilities.
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S7-1500R/H redundant system
Getting Started, 10/2018, A5E44910930-AA
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