Connection examples for redundant I/Os   
E.33 SM 431; AI 16 x 16 Bit, 6ES7 431–7QH00–0AB0 
  S7-400H 
494  System Manual, 03/2012, A5E00267695-11 
E.33  SM 431; AI 16 x 16 Bit, 6ES7 431–7QH00–0AB0 
The diagram below shows the connection of a sensor to two SM 431;  
AI 16 x 16 Bit. Suitable Zener diode: BZX85C6v2. 
 
 
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Figure E-34  Example of an interconnection with SM 431; AI 16 x 16 Bit