Siemens SIMATIC ET 200AL - Page 1487

High-precision input/output with Time-based IO
Function Manual, 08/2014, A5E33454822-AB
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Preface
Purpose of the documentation
This function manual will support you when you use "Time-based IO" technology with the
S7-1500, ET 200MP, and ET 200SP systems.
The documentation deals with the following topics:
● Using "Time-based IO" technology
● Functions of the "Time-based IO" technology
● Hardware and software requirements for "Time-based IO"
● Configuring the "Time-based IO" function with STEP 7 (TIA Portal)
● Diagnostics of the "Time-based IO" function
Basic knowledge required
The following knowledge is required in order to understand the Function manual:
● General knowledge of automation engineering
● Knowledge of the industrial automation system SIMATIC
● Proficiency with STEP 7 (TIA Portal)
Scope of the documentation
The following documentation is valid for all components of the S7-1500, ET 200MP and
ET 200SP systems that support the "Time-based IO" technology.