Analog Modules
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Programmable Logic Controllers S7-300 Module Data
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Scan time of the module
In 4-channel hardware filter mode, the channel conversion time including the
communication time of analog input module SM331; AI 8 x TC is 10 ms. As the
module does not switch over between the channels in a group, the channel scan
time and the module scan time are the same: 10 ms.
Channel conversion time = channel scan time = module scan time = 10 ms
Prolongation of the scan time with a wire-break check
The wire-break check is a software function of the module that is available in all
operating modes.
In the 8-Channel Hardware and Software Filter operating mode prolongs the
scan time of the module by 4 ms, irrespective of the number of channels for which
wire-break has been enabled.
In the 4-Channel Hardware Filter operating mode, the module interrupts
processing of the input data 170 ms and performs a wire-break check. In other
words, each wire-break check prolongs the scan time of the module by 93 ms.
Smoothing of the measured values
You fill find information that is generally applicable to the smoothing of analog
values in Section 4.6.
Special characteristic with short-circuit to M or L
If you short an input channel to M or L, the module does not suffer any damage.
The channel continues to issue valid data; neither is a diagnosis reported.
Diagnostics
You will find the diagnostic messages that are grouped under the “group diagnosis”
parameter in Table 4-46, on page 4-72.