Configuring 
  2.3 Maximum Number of Connectable Modules/Maximum Configuration 
ET 200S Distributed I/O System - Fail-Safe Modules 
Installation and Operating Manual, 08/2008, A5E00103686-07 
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Example    
In the following example, modules with a total parameter length of 234 bytes were used in an 
ET 200S. 
 
Number 
and type of 
modules 
:  1 x 
IM151-1 
HIGH 
FEATURE 
+ 1 x  
PM-E 
DC24..48V/ 
AC24..230V 
+ 5 x  
F-DI 
module* 
+ 2 x  
F-DO 
module** 
=9 
modules 
 
Parameter 
length 
:  27 bytes***  + 3 bytes  + 160 bytes  + 44 bytes  = 234 bytes
* 5 F-DI modules are available: 20 SIL3 or 40 SIL2 inputs  
** 2 F-DO modules are available: 8 SIL2/SIL3 outputs  
*** 56 bytes in isochronous mode  
Power Modules: Maximum Configuration per Potential Group      
Table 2- 5  Maximum configuration per potential group 
Power Modules  Maximum Current 
Carrying Capacity 
Connectable Modules/Motor Starters 
PM-E F pm DC24V 
PROFIsafe  
PM-E F pp DC24V 
PROFIsafe 
10 A  The number of modules that can be connected 
depends on the total current of all modules in the 
potential group. The total current may not exceed 
10 A. The total current is influenced primarily by 
the digital output modules. 
PM-D F DC24V 
PROFIsafe 
10 A briefly* 
5 A permanent* 
The number of motor starters/modules that can be 
connected depends on the total current of all 
motor starters/modules in the potential group. The 
total current may not exceed 10 A. 
 
 
Current Consumption of the F-Motor Starters * Reason: 
U1 (electronics supply)  SG (shutdown groups) 
Switching time (up to 200 ms)  0.15 A  0.25 A 
Duration (after 200 ms)  0.15 A  0.06 A 
ET 200S: Limitations and maximum configuration    
For further information about limitations and maximum configuration of the standard ET 200S 
refer to the 
ET 200S Distributed I/O System
 Operating Instructions.