Preface
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Purpose of the documentation
This documentation provides comprehensive information on using the SIMATIC CN 4100
communication system:
• General information on the rack
• Conguration
• Installation
• Connecting
• Commissioning
Knowledge required
A basic knowledge of automation technology is required to understand the documentation.
The SIMATIC CN 4100 communication system may only be installed and operated by qualied
personnel.
Scope of this documentation
This documentation applies to the following components of the SIMATIC CN 4100
communication system:
Component Order number
Rack 6DL4170-1RB01-2XX0
CPU module 6DL4178-0BH01-0XX0
Note
Higher-priority documentation
The information for the specic components takes precedence over the information in this
documentation. The statements in the product information always takes precedence over all
other information.
Currently valid markings and approvals (Page 59)
CN 4100 Communication System
Equipment Manual, 10/2021, A5E50871363-AA 9