Adding Modules To The Configuration - Siemens SIMATIC S7 System Manual

4.5

Adding modules to the configuration

Use the hardware catalog to add modules to the CPU. There are three types of modules:
● Signal modules (SM) provide additional digital or analog I/O points. These modules are
● Signal boards (SB) provide just a few additional I/O points for the CPU. The SB is
● Communication modules (CM) provide an additional communication port (RS232 or
To insert a module into the hardware configuration, select the module in the hardware
catalog and either double-click or drag the module to the highlighted slot.
Module
S7-1200 Programmable controller
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connected to the right side of the CPU.
installed on the front of the CPU.
RS485) for the CPU. These modules are connected to the left side of the CPU.
Select the module
SM
SB
CM
4.5 Adding modules to the configuration
Insert the module
Device configuration
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