Siemens SIMATIC ET 200SP - 5 Using the Module; Using the Technology Module; Convention; Configuring a Module

Counting, measurement and position detection
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Using the module
5
5.1
Using the technology module
5.1.1
Convention
Technology module
: We use the term "technology module" in this documentation both for the
technology modules TM Count and TM PosInput and the technology component of the
compact CPUs.
5.1.2
Configuring a module
5.1.2.1
Adding a technology module for hardware configuration (TM Count and TM PosInput)
Requirement
● The project has been created.
● The CPU S7-1500 has been created.
● The ET 200 distributed I/O has been created.
Procedure
To add a technology module to the hardware configuration, proceed as follows:
1. Open the device configuration of the CPU or IM.
2. Select a module rack.
3. Select the technology module from the module catalog:
"Technology module > Counting or Position input > Technology module > Article number"
4. Drag the technology module to the required slot in the module rack.
Result
The new technology module is now displayed with the following objects under "Local
modules" or "Distributed I/O" in the project tree. Double-click to open the hardware
configuration.