Adding Modules To The Configuration - Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 Manual

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5.3 Adding modules to the configuration

5.3 Adding modules to the configuration
Use the hardware catalog to add modules to the CPU:
● Signal module (SM) provides additional digital or analog I/O points. These modules are
● Signal board (SB) provides just a few additional I/O points for the CPU. The SB is
● Communication board (CB) provides an additional communication port (such as RS485).
● Communication module (CM) and communication processor (CP) provide an additional
To insert a module into the hardware configuration, select the module in the hardware
catalog and either double-click or drag the module to the highlighted slot.
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connected to the right side of the CPU.
installed on the front of the CPU.
The CB is installed on the front of the CPU.
communication port, such as for PROFIBUS or GPRS. These modules are connected to
the left side of the CPU.
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