Analog modules 
  6.7 Analog input module SM 331; AI 8 x 12 Bit;(6ES7331-7KF02-0AB0) 
S7-300 Automation System Module data 
Manual,  08/2006, A5E00105505-04 
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6.7.1  Measuring methods and ranges 
Introduction 
Module SM 331; AI 8 x 12 Bit has measuring range modules  
Use the measuring range module and the "measuring range" parameter in 
STEP 7
 to set the 
measuring methods and measuring ranges.  
The "voltage" measuring method and "± 10 V" measuring range are set by default at the 
module. You can use those default settings without having to program the SM 331; AI 8 x 12 
Bit in 
STEP 7
. 
Measuring range modules 
Reposition the measuring range modules to suit the measuring method and range (see 
chapter 
Setting measuring methods and ranges of analog input channels
 ). The necessary 
settings are also available on the module's imprint. 
Measuring methods and ranges 
Table 6-18  Measuring methods and ranges 
Selected measuring method  Measuring range 
(type of sensor) 
Measuring range module 
settings 
± 80 mV 
± 250 mV 
± 500 mV 
± 1000 mV 
A 
V voltage 
 
± 2.5 V 
± 5 V 
1 V to 5 V 
± 10 V 
B 
Thermocouple  
TC-I 
(internal comparison) (thermal voltage 
measurement) 
Linearization is not taken into account 
Thermocouple  
TC-E 
(external comparison) (thermovoltage 
measurement) 
Linearization is not taken into account 
Type N [NiCrSi-NiSi] 
Type E [NiCr-CuNi] 
Type J [Fe-CuNi] 
Type K [NiCr-Ni] 
Type L [Fe-CuNi] 
A 
Thermocouple  
(linear, internal comparator) 
(temperature measurement) TC-IL 
Thermocouple  
(linear, external comparator) 
(temperature measurement) TC-EL 
Type N [NiCrSi-NiSi] 
Type E [NiCr-CuNi] 
Type J [Fe-CuNi] 
Type K [NiCr-Ni] 
Type L [Fe-CuNi] 
A