Product Overview; What Is Simatic Top Connect System Cabling - Siemens S7-1500 Manual

Product overview

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What is SIMATIC TOP connect system cabling?

Introduction
SIMATIC TOP connect system cabling is an efficient way to connect the I/O modules (input
and output modules) of the SIMATIC controller S7-1500 I/O and ET 200MP.
SIMATIC TOP connect uses standardized connectors and reduces the wiring work required.
There are two types of connection:
● Fully modular connection:
● Flexible connection:
Area of application
SIMATIC TOP connect allows you to wire actuators and sensors "locally" to one or more
terminal modules. Connection to the I/O modules takes place via connecting cable.
Figure 3-1
SIMATIC TOP connect for S7-1500 and ET200MP
Manual,
for connecting sensors and actuators in the field.
for simple wiring inside the control cabinet.
SIMATIC TOP connect with an S7-1500
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