Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 System Manual page 68

System overview
5.1 What is the SIMATIC Drive Controller?
• Technology I/Os are already integrated in the SIMATIC Drive Controller . If required, you
can expand the SIMATIC Drive Controller with technology modules in the ET 200MP and
ET 200SP distributed I/O systems.
• SIMATIC Drive Controller are intended for installation in a control cabinet with IP20 degree
of protection
The schematic diagram below shows the key components of a system with SIMATIC Drive
Controller from the management level to the control level and field level.
Figure 5-3 Example: SIMATIC Drive Controller at management, control and field level
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SIMATIC Drive Controller
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