Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 CPU 410-5H - 1.1 Preface

CPU 410-5H Process Automation
System Manual, 09/2014, A5E31622160-AB
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Preface
Purpose of this manual
This manual represents a useful reference and contains information on operator inputs,
descriptions of functions, and technical specifications of the CPU 410-5H Process
Automation.
For information on installing and wiring this and other modules in order to set up an
automation system, refer to Manual
Automation System S7-400, Hardware and Installation .
Basic knowledge required
This manual requires general knowledge of automation engineering.
Moreover, it is assumed that the readership has sufficient knowledge of computers or
equipment similar to a PC, such as programming devices, running under the Windows XP,
Windows Server or Windows 7 operating system. The PCS7 Readme includes information
on which operating system is suitable for your PCS7 configuration. The CPU 410-5H is
configured using the PCS 7 software, and you should thus be familiar in the handling of this
software.
In particular when operating a CPU 410-5H system in potentially explosive atmospheres, you
should always observe the information on the safety of electronic control systems provided in
the appendix of Manual
Automation System S7-400, Hardware and Installation .
Scope of the manual
The manual is relevant to the following components:
● CPU 410–5H Process Automation; 6ES7 410-5HX08-0AB0 firmware version V8.1 and
higher
Approvals
For details on certifications and standards, refer to Manual S7-400 Automation System,
Module Data
, Chapter 1.1, Standards and Certifications. Here you will also find the technical
specification for the entire S7-400.