Special functions of a CPU 41x
3.2 Multicomputing
S7-400 Automation System, CPU Specifications
3-4 Manual, 10/2006, 6ES7498-8AA04-8BA0
Example
The following figure shows an automation system operating in multicomputing mode. Each
CPU can access the modules assigned to it (FM, CP, SM).
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Central rack
Expansion rack
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Figure 3-1 Example of multicomputing