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Preface

Purpose of the manual

The present manual is intended for persons involved in the areas of configuration,

commissioning and servicing of programmable logic control systems.

To help you get familiar with the product, we recommend that you start with the

example in Chapter 3. It shows you an easy method of getting started on the

subject of fault-tolerant systems.

In order to understand the manual, you will need to be familiar with the general

principles of automation technology.

Knowledge of S7 programs is also a prerequisite; you can read more about S7

programs in the Programming with STEP 7 manual. As you need the STEP 7

standard software while you are configuring, you should also be familiar with

running the standard software, as explained in the STEP 7 User Manual.

Please note – especially when using an SPS in safety–relevant areas – the

information about the safety of electronic controls in the manual S7-400

Programmable Controller Hardware and Installation

This manual is aimed at people with the required qualifications to commission,

operate and maintain the products described.

The manual is relevant to the following components:

• CPU 414-4H as of firmware version V3.1

• CPU 417-4H as of firmware version V3.1

• Software STEP 7 beginning with Version 5.3

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