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S5-100U
How to Use This System Manual
The S5-100U is a programmable controller for lower and intermediate performance ranges. It meets
all the requirements for a modern programmable controller. To use this controller optimally, you
need detailed information.
In this system manual we have attempted to present this information as completely and as well
organized as possible. Certain information is repeated in various chapters so that you do not have
to leaf through the manual to find what you need.
This How to Use This System Manual section gives you information that will make it easier for you
to find what you need. This section explains how the manual is organized.
Contents of This System Manual
• Hardware Description (Chapters 1, 2, and 3)
These chapters describe the controllers: how they fit into the SIMATIC® S5 family of
programmable controllers, how they function, and how you install them.
• Start-Up Information (Chapters 4, 5, and 6)
These chapters summarize the information you need to start up your programmable controller.
These chapters describe how the hardware and software influence each other.
• The Programming Language of the Programmable Controllers (Chapters 7, 8, and 9)
These chapters describe the structure, operations, and structuring aids of the STEP® 5 pro-
gramming language.
• Functions of the Programmable Controllers (Chapters 10, 11, 12, 13)
Each of these chapters contains a complete description of a particular function, from wiring to
programming. Subjects include analog value processing, counter and interrupt inputs, integral
clock, and the programmable controller as a SINEC® L1 slave.
• Module Spectrum (Chapters 14 and 15)
These chapters contain information about all the currently available S5-100U modules that you
can use to expand your controller. Chapter 15, Function Modules, includes the modules that
require an extensive description (i. e., more than just technical specifications).
• Overviews (Appendices)
In these chapters you will find not only a complete list of operations but also dimension
drawings, a description of errors that may occur during operation of the programmable controller,
maintenance and repair procedures, a list of accessories, and reference literature about
programmable controllers.
You will find correction pages at the end of the system manual. Use them to indicate any
corrections, additions, or suggestions for improvement you might have. Send these suggestions to
us. They will help us to improve the next edition of this system manual.
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