Interface Modules
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Programmable Logic Controllers S7-300 Module Data
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6.1 Module Overview
Introduction
The following table summarizes the most important characteristics of the interface
modules described in this chapter. This overview is intended to make it easy to
choose the suitable module for your task.
Table 6-1 Interface Modules: Characteristics at a Glance
Module
Char-
acter-
istics
Interface Module IM 360 Interface Module IM 361 Interface Module IM 365
Suitable for
plugging into
S7-300 mounting
racks
• 0 • 1 to 3 • 0 and 1
Data transmission • From IM 360 to IM 361
over the connecting
cable 386
• From the IM 360 to the
IM 361 or from the IM
361 to the IM 361 via
connecting cable 386
• From IM 365 to IM 365
via connecting cable
386
Distance
between...
• Max. 10 m • Max. 10 m • 1 m, permanently
connected
Special Features --- --- • Preassembled module
pair
• Install only signal
modules in rack 1
• IM 365 does not route
the communication
bus to subrack 1