Siemens SIMATIC S7-400 Configuration And Use Manual page 3

Preface
Purpose of this System Description
The information in this system description is intended to help you do the following:
• Get an overview of the S7-400 automation system.
• Decide if the S7-400 automation system is the optimal controller for your
automation task.
• Decide which S7-400 CPU and modules are the best solution for you special
application.
When putting a SIMATIC S7-400 into operation, you will need the documentation
package, "S7-400 Programmable Controller".
Contents of this System Description
This system description provides you with an overview of the S7-400 automation
system.
The system description includes the following topics:
• Features of the S7-400
• Communication with the S7-400
• Configuration Options for the S7-400
• Programming the S7-400
• Operator Control and Monitoring with the S7-400
When putting a SIMATIC S7-400 into operation, you will need the documentation
package, "Automation System S7-400".
Required Level of Knowledge
General knowledge about the field of automation engineering is required to
understand the system description.
You also need basic knowledge about the use of computers or resources similar to
PCs (e. g. programming devices) running under the Windows 2000 or XP
operating systems.
Scope of this System Description
This system description applies to the S7-400 automation system. It reflects the
technological level of development applicable in the year of publication.
Automation System S7-400 Configuration and Use
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