Flexible automation concepts
11.2 Configuration control (option handling)
Automation system
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The following figure shows three configuration levels of a standard machine with the
corresponding station options of the S7-1500 automation system.
Figure 11-1 Various configuration levels of a standard machine with the corresponding station
options of the S7-1500 automation system
Benefits
• Easy project handling and commissioning through use of a single STEP 7 project for all
station options.
• Easy handling during maintenance, versioning and upgrades.
• Hardware savings: I/O modules are installed that are necessary for the current station
option of the machine.
• Potential savings when building, commissioning and creating documentation for standard
machines.
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