Guide to the S7-300 documentation 
   
CPU 31xC and CPU 31x, Technical Data 
Manual, 01/2006 Edition, A5E00105475-06 
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Table 1-6  CPU performance 
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Which memory concept is best suited to my application?  CPU 31xC and CPU 31x Manual, Technical Data 
How do I insert and remove Micro Memory Cards?  S7-300, CPU 31xC and CPU 31x operating instructions: 
Installation: Commissioning – Commissioning modules – 
Removing / inserting a Micro Memory Card (MMC) 
Which CPU meets my demands on performance?  S7-300 instruction list: CPU 31xC and CPU 31x 
Length of the CPU response / execution times  CPU 31xC and CPU 31x Manual, Technical Data 
Which technological functions are implemented?  Technological Functions Manual 
How can I use these technological functions?  Technological Functions Manual 
 
Table 1-7  Communication 
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Which principles do I have to take into account?  Communication with SIMATIC Manual 
PROFINET System Manual, System Description 
Options and resources of the CPU  CPU 31xC and CPU 31x Manual, Technical Data 
How to use communication processors (CPs) to optimize 
communication 
CP Manual 
Which type of communication network is best suited to my 
application? 
S7-300, CPU 31xC and CPU 31x operating instructions: 
Hardware and Installation: Configuring – Configuring 
subnets 
How to network the various components  S7-300, CPU 31xC and CPU 31x operating instructions: 
Hardware and Installation: Configuring – Configuring 
subnets 
What to take into account when configuring PROFINET 
networks 
SIMATIC NET Manual, Twisted-Pair and Fiber Optic 
Networks (6GK1970-1BA10-0AA0) – Network Configuration 
PROFINET System Manual, System Description – 
Installation and Commissioning 
 
Table 1-8  Software 
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Software requirements of my S7-300 system  CPU 31xC and CPU 31x Manual, Technical Data – 
Technical Data