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Revision as of 07:17, 6 August 2012

Safety Instructions

The user manual, the accompanying texts and the documentation are written for the use of the products by educated personnel. When using the products, all safety instructions and all valid legal regulations have to be obeyed. Technical knowledge is presumed. The user has to assure that all legal regulations are obeyed.

Intended Use

The S7-PCI315 PLC described in this user manual is a PC card with PLC functionality and fieldbus communication. Depending from the loaded firmware, the fieldbus systems listed in the following table can be realized using the respective S7-PCI315 PLC:

S7-PCI300 PLC Fieldbus System
S7-PCI315 PROFIBUS DP Master
... ...

Personnel Qualification

The S7-PCI315 PLC must only be installed, configured and removed by qualified personnel.

Commitment to read and understand the Manual

IMPORTANT: READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION OR USE OF YOUR DEVICE TO AVOID INJURY.

Labeling of Safety Instructions

The safety instructions are pinpointed particularly. The instructions are highlighted with a specific safety symbol, a warning triangle and a signal word according to the degree of endangerment. Inside the note the danger is exactly named. Instructions to a property damage message do not contain a warning triangle.

Symbol Sort of Warning or Principle
Warning Safety symbol for the warning to personal injury
electric shock Warning for Electrical Shock Hazard
Hochspannung small.png
Warning of danger by electrical current
ESD-Logo small.png
Warning of damages by electrostatic discharge


Signal Word Meaning
DANGER Indicates a direct hazard with high risk, which will have as consequence death or grievous bodily harm if it isn't avoided.
WARNING Indicates a possible hazard with medium risk, which will have as consequence death or (grievous) bodily harm if it isn't avoided.
CAUTION Indicates a minor hazard with medium risk, which could have as consequence simple battery if it isn't avoided.
NOTICE Indicates a Property Damage Message.
Note Indicates an important note in the manual.

Safety Instructions

This manual contains instructions which must be observed to ensure your own personal safety and to avoid damage to devices.

Electrical Shock Hazard

elektrischer Schlag

Netzstecker ziehen

Electrical Shock Hazard

  • Hazardous Voltage inside of the PC or of the connecting device.
  • Therefore first disconnect the power plug of the PC or of the connecting device.
  • Make sure, that the power supply is off at the PC or at the connecting device.
  • Open the PC cabinet and install or remove the S7-PCI315 PLC only after disconnecting power.

Property Damage Messages

This manual contains instructions which must be read, understood and observed to avoid damage to devices.

Electrostatically sensitive Devices

Adhere to the necessary safety precautions for components that are vulnerable with electrostatic discharge (EN 61340-5-1 and EN 61340-5-2 as well as IEC 61340-5-1 and IEC 61340-5-2).

elektrostatische Aufladung CAUTION!

Electrostatically sensitive Devices

The S7-PCI315 PLC is sensitive to electrostatic discharge, which cause internal damage and affect normal operation. Follow guidelines when you handle this equipment.

Observe the necessary safety precautions when handling components that are vulnerable to electrostatic discharge.