Basics - Siemens SIMATIC S7-300 Hardware And Installation Manual

Configuring
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4.1 In this Chapter
In this chapter
we show you,
• how to configure your mechanical assembly,
• how to configure your electrical assembly,
• what you need to consider for networking.
Manuals for further details
For information on network topics we recommend the Manual Communication with
SIMATIC. This manual contains important notes on networking for SIMATIC
professionals as well as the basics for newcomers.
In the appendix you can find ...
• Information on ambient conditions (Appendix: Ambient Conditions)
• Information on special protective measures (Appendix: Electrical protective
measures); e.g. protection against inductive surge voltage, lightning, etc.
4.2

Basics

Warning
Open components
S7-300 modules are open components. That means, you must always install the
S7-300 in cubicles, cabinets or electrical operating rooms accessible only with the
help of a key or tool. Only trained or authorized personnel is allowed access to
these cubicles, cabinets or electrical operating rooms.
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