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SIMATIC Rack PC IL 43
Operating Instructions, Edition 09/2005, A5E00432875-01

1-1

Introduction

1.1

Preface

Purpose of this document

These operating instructions contain all the information you need for commissioning and

using the SIMATIC Rack PC IL 43.
It is intended both for programming and testing/debugging personnel who commission the

device itself and connect it with other units (automation systems, further programming

devices), as well as for service and maintenance personnel who install expansions or carry

out fault/error analyses.

Where this documentation is valid

This documentation is valid for all supplied variations of the SIMATIC Rack PC IL 43 and

describes the state of delivery as of September 2005.

Position in the information scheme

The operating instructions are available on the supplied "Documentation and Drivers" CD.
For supplementary instructions on how to handle the software, please refer to the

corresponding manuals.

Conventions

The abbreviation Rack PC or device is also used within this documentation for the product

name SIMATIC Rack PC IL 43.

History

Currently released versions of this operating manual:

Edition

Remarks

09/05

First edition