S7-300 Programmable Controller Hardware and Installation
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1Preface
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Purpose of the Manual
This manual gives you all information you require to configure, mount, wire,
network and commission an S7-300 PLC.
Basic knowledge required
Basic requirement for comprehension of the topics in this manual is general
knowledge of automation and control engineering.
Scope of the Manual
This manual applies to S7-300 PLCs, assembled with one of the CPUs described
in the CPU Data Reference Manual.
Approvals
The product series SIMATIC S7-300 is approved by:
• Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.: UL 508 (Industrial Control Equipment)
• Canadian Standards Association: CSA C22.2 No. 142, (Process Control
Equipment)
• Factory Mutual Research: Approval Standard Class Number 3611
CE Label
Series SIMATIC S7-300 products are compliant with the following EC Guidelines
and safety requirements:
• EC Guideline 73/23/EWE "Low-voltage Guideline"
• EC Guideline 89/336/EEC "EMC Guideline"
C-Tick-Mark
The SIMATIC S7-300 product series is compliant with AS/NZS 2064 (Australia).
Standards
The SIMATIC S7-300 product series is compliant with the requirements and criteria
for IEC 61131-2.