Siemens Simatic S7-300 - 8 Interface Modules; Module Overview

S7-300 Automation System Module data
Manual, 08/2006, A5E00105505-04
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Interface modules
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Interface modules
This chapter described the technical data and properties of the S7-300 interface modules.
8.1 8.1 Module overview
Introduction
The table below summarizes the essential features of the interface modules described in this
chapter. This overview supports you in selecting a module to suit your requirements.
Table 8-1 Table 6-1 Interface modules: Overview of properties
Properties Interface module IM 360 Interface module IM 361 Interface module IM 365
Suitable for installation
in S7-300 racks
• 0 • 1 to 3 • 0 and 1
Data transfer
• from IM 360 to IM 361 via
connecting cable 386
• from IM 360 to IM 361, or
from IM 361 to IM 361, via
connecting cable 386
• from IM 365 to IM 365 via
connecting cable 386
Distance between...
• max. 10 m • max. 10 m • 1 m, permanently
connected
Special features --- ---
• Preassembled module pair
• Rack 1 supports only signal
modules
• IM 365 does not route the
communication bus to rack
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