Siemens SIMATIC CPU 410 System Manual page 18

Preface
1.1 Preface
Use of the current version of PCS 7 or the engineering tools is only required if the current
CPU has new functions compared to the last firmware version and you want to use these
functions. The same applies when an old CPU is replaced by a CPU with current firmware: If
you do not want to use any properties beyond the scope of the replaced CPU, you can use
the CPU with the old article number and old firmware version when configuring in HW
Config.
Note
CPU 410-5H and CPU 410E
Except for different technical specifications and quantity frameworks, the CPU 410E behaves
the same as a CPU 410-5H. For this reason, the statements made in this manual about a
CPU 410 apply to both the CPU 410-5H and the CPU 410E.
Note
CPU 410 and CPU 410 SMART
Except for the special features described in the section Properties and technical
specifications of CPU 410 SMART (Page 283), CPU 410 SMART reacts like a CPU 410.
While taking this section into consideration, the statements made in this manual about CPU
410 also apply to the CPU 410 SMART.
Basic knowledge required
This manual requires general knowledge of automation engineering.
Knowledge of the use of computers or PC-like tools such as programming devices with a
Windows operating system is also required. The SIMATIC PCS 7 readme includes
information on which operating system is suitable for your SIMATIC PCS 7 configuration.
The CPU 410 is configured using the SIMATIC PCS 7 software, and you should therefore be
familiar with this software.
In particular when operating a CPU 410 in potentially explosive atmospheres, please always
observe the information on the safety of electronic control systems provided in the appendix
to the
Approvals
For details on certifications and standards, refer to Manual
Module Data
specification for the entire S7-400.
Online help
You will need the SIMATIC PCS 7 Programming Package V9.0 or higher to work with CPU
410.
In addition to the manual, you will find detailed support on how to use the software in the
integrated online help system of the software.
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Automation System S7-400, Hardware and Installation
, section 1.1, Standards and Certifications. Here you will also find the technical
manual.
S7-400 Automation System,
CPU 410 Process Automation/CPU 410 SMART
System Manual, 05/2017, A5E31622160-AC