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Table Of Contents
Preface
System Software for S7-300/400 System and Standard Functions - Volume 1/2
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How to Use this Manual
This manual covers the following topics:
Chapter 1 explains the functions of all the organization blocks.
Chapter 2 describes the common parameters RET_VAL, REQ and BUSY.
Chapters 3 to 29 describe the SFCs, SFBs and IEC-FCs.
The Chapters sections 30 to 35 contain a description of the structure of the
diagnostic data, an overview of the SZL-IDs, the possible events, lists of the
SFCs, SFBs and FCs described in this manual, an overview of the SDBs.
The bibliography contains a list of further manuals.
The Glossary explains important terminology.
The Index helps you to locate sections of text and topics quickly.
Conventions
References to other manuals and documentation are indicated by numbers in
slashes /.../. These numbers refer to the titles of manuals listed in the bibliography.
Special Note
The system functions can be interrupted. If there are any restrictions that apply to
certain SFCs or situations, these are explained in the description of the particular
SFC.
Further Support
If you have any technical questions, please get in touch with your Siemens
representative or responsible agent.
You will find your contact person at:
http://www.siemens.com/automation/partner
You will find a guide to the technical documentation offered for the individual
SIMATIC Products and Systems here at:
http://www.siemens.com/simatic-tech-doku-portal
The online catalog and order system is found under:
http://mall.automation.siemens.com/
Training Centers
Siemens offers a number of training courses to familiarize you with the SIMATIC
S7 automation system. Please contact your regional training center or our central
training center in D 90327 Nuremberg, Germany for details:
Telephone: +49 (911) 895-3200.
Internet: http://www.sitrain.com