Technical data

Application and usage
CPU 317T: Technology Functions
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2.6 Components and their tasks
2.6.1 Hardware components
The hardware components of a Motion Control solution with a Technology CPU are
shown in the figure below:
Control elements and integrated technology
The control unit of the Technology CPU can handle all tasks of a standard CPU of
the S7-300 family. The integrated technology controls, evaluates and monitors all
hardware components which are connected to DP(DRIVE), and are required for
solving Motion Control tasks. The Technology CPU is equipped with four integrated
digital inputs and eight digital outputs which should be used primarily for Motion
Control tasks.
MPI/DP
At the MPI/DP interface of the PLC, you can operate standard PROFIBUS
components such as programming devices, text-based displays, operator panels
and DP field devices.