1.1
Expanding the capability of the CPU
The S7-1200 family provides a variety of signal modules and signal boards for expanding the
capabilities of the CPU. You can also install additional communication modules to support
other communication protocols. For detailed information about a specific module, see the
technical specifications (Page 95).
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②
Module
Signal module
(SM)
Signal board
(SB)
Communication module (CM)
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Communication module (CM)
CPU
Digital
Analog
Digital
Analog
RS485
RS232
Introducing the powerful and flexible S7-1200
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④
Input only
Output only
8 x DC In
8 x DC Out
8 x Relay Out
16 x DC In
16 x DC Out
16 x Relay Out
4 x Analog In
2 x Analog Out
8 x Analog In
4 x Analog Out
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-
1 x Analog Out
1.1 Expanding the capability of the CPU
Signal board (SB)
Signal module (SM)
Combination in/out
8 x DC In/8 x DC Out
8 x DC In/8 x Relay Out
16 x DC In/16 x DC Out
16 x DC In/16 x Relay Out
4 x Analog In/2 x Analog Out
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2 x DC In/2 x DC Out
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