S7-300, CPU 31xC and CPU 31x: Installation 
Operating Instructions, Edition 08/2004, A5E00105492-05 
4-1 
Configuring 
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4.1  Overview 
There, you can find all the necessary information 
•  for the mechanical configuration of an S7-300, 
•  for the electrical configuration of an S7-300, 
•  that has to be observed in networking. 
Reference 
•  For further information, refer to the 
Communication with SIMATIC
 manual  
(6ES7398-8EA00-8AA0), or 
•  the 
SIMATIC NET Twisted-Pair and Fiber-Optic Networks
 Manual  
(6GK1970-1BA10-0AA0) 
4.2  Basic engineering principles 
Important information for engineering 
 
 
Warning 
Open equipment 
S7-300 modules are open equipment. That is, the S7-300 must be installed in a cubicle, 
cabinet or electrical control room which can only be accessed using a key or tool. Only 
trained or authorized personnel are allowed access to such cubicles, cabinets or electrical 
operating rooms.