Maintenance   
9.6 Module installation / removal 
  S7-300, CPU 31xC and CPU 31x: Installation 
9-6  Operating Instructions, Edition 08/2004, A5E00105492-05 
 
 
 
Note 
Project data can generate high data traffic. Especially in RUN mode with read/write access 
to the CPU, this can lead to waiting periods of several minutes. 
 
Sample application 
When you assign more than one member of your service and maintenance department to 
perform maintenance tasks on a SIMATIC PLC, it may prove difficult to provide quick access 
to current configuration data to each staff member.  
However, CPU configuration data available locally on any CPU that is to be serviced can be 
accessed by any member of the service department. They can edit these data and then 
release the updated version to all other personnel. 
9.6  Module installation / removal 
Installation and wiring rules 
The table below shows you points to follow when wiring, installing or removing S7-300 
modules. 
 
Rules governing  ... Power supply  ... CPU  ... SM/FM/CP 
Blade width of the screwdriver  3.5 mm (cylindrical design) 
Tightening torque 
•  Fixing modules to the mounting 
rail 
•  Connecting cables 
 
from 0.8 N/m to 1.1 N/m 
 
from 0.5 N/m to 0.8 N/m 
 
from 0.8 N/m to 
1.1 N/m 
–  
POWER OFF when replacing the ...  Yes  Yes 
S7-300 operating mode when 
replacing ... 
–   STOP 
Load voltage OFF when replacing the 
... 
Yes  Yes