Preface
KP8, KP8F, KP32F
4 Operating Instructions, 11/2011, A5E03284305-02
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Notes on fail-safe operation
The following sections of these operating instructions contain important information about the
fail-safe operation of the KP8F and the KP32F:
● Safety instructions and approvals (Page 23)
● Requirements for fail-safe operation (Page 42)
● Connecting the HMI device (Page 48)
● KP8F – Setting the fail-safe properties (Page 77)
● Fail-safe operation of KP8F and KP32F (Page 95)
● KP8F – Encoder evaluation of the fail-safe channels (Page 117)
● KP32F – Sensor evaluation of the fail-safe channels (Page 122)
Documentation for fail-safe systems
● System description "Safety technology in SIMATIC S7"
– Provides general information on the use, structure, and mode of operation of the fail-
safe automation systems S7 Distributed Safety and S7 F/FH Systems
– Contains detailed technical information which can be represented for the fail-safe
technology both in S7-300 and S7-400.
– Contains information about the calculation of monitoring and reaction times of the fail-
safe systems "S7 Distributed Safety" and of "S7 F/FH Systems".
● "S7 Distributed Safety, Configuring and Programming" Manual and Online Help
Describes the configuration of the F-CPU and of the fail-safe I/O and the programming of
the F-CPU in F-FBD or F-LAD
● "Automation System S7-1200, CPU Data" Reference Manual
Describes the standard functions of the CPU 1211C, CPU 1212C and CPU 1214C.
● "Automation System S7-400, CPU Data" Reference Manual
Describes the standard functions of CPU 416F-3 PN/DP, CPU 414-3 PN/DP and
CPU 416-3 PN/DP.
● "Automation System S7-300, CPU Data" Reference Manual
Describes the standard functions of CPU 315F-2 PN/DP, CPU 317F-2 PN/DP, CPU 315-
2 PN/DP and CPU 317-2 PN/DP.