Preface
Purpose of the documentation
This documentation provides you with important information on how to configure, install, wire
and commission the S7-1500 automation system/ET 200MP distributed I/O system.
Basic knowledge required
General knowledge in the field of automation engineering is required to understand this
documentation.
Validity of the documentation
This documentation is valid for all products from the SIMATIC S7-1500 and SIMATIC
ET 200MP product families.
Conventions
STEP 7: In this documentation, "STEP 7" is used as a synonym for all versions of the
configuration and programming software "STEP 7 (TIA Portal)".
Please also observe notes marked as follows:
Note
A note contains important information on the product described in the documentation, on the
handling of the product or on the section of the documentation to which particular attention
should be paid.
Automation system
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