FM 351 First Steps in Commissioning 
Getting Started, 07/2007, A5E01092707-01 
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Requirements 
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Requirements 
Hardware and software requirements: 
●  An S7-300 station, consisting of a power supply module and a CPU. 
●  STEP 7 (≥V4.02) is properly installed on your PG. The instructions below, however, are 
only relevant to STEP 7 (V5.0) 
●  You have configured a project for the S7-300 station. 
●  The PG is connected to the CPU. 
●  You have an FM 351 module and its configuration package, an external 24 VDC power 
supply, an encoder, a drive, and all necessary accessories such as bus connectors, front 
connectors and wiring material. 
●  You have installed hardware limit switches and EMERGENCY OFF switches to protect 
your operating personnel and the plant.