System Overview; Notes On The Simatic Cn 4100 System; Simatic Cn 4100 - Siemens SIMATIC CN 4100 Equipment Manual

System overview

3.1

Notes on the SIMATIC CN 4100 system

The SIMATIC CN 4100 communication system is a coherent I/O system consisting of the rack, at
least one controller and optional communications modules.
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This section gives you an overview of the most important features and areas of application of the
communication system.
Areas of application
The SIMATIC CN 4100 communication system is suitable for use in various areas of application.
SIMATIC CN 4100 can be adapted to the respective local requirements by scaling and
adjustments, for example, through suitable configuration.
SIMATIC CN 4100 is intended for installation in a control cabinet.
3.2

SIMATIC CN 4100

Definition
The SIMATIC CN 4100 communication system is a scalable I/O system (although only to a limited
extent).
Design
The basic components of the communication system are shown in the following exemplary
installation. The numbering shows the assembly sequence.
CN 4100 Communication System
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