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Product Overview
Overview
The WinAC Slot 41x package consists of the following components:
the Slot PLC "CPU 412-2 PCI" or "CPU 416-2 PCI", two CPUs from the range
of products for the S7-400 for PC-based applications.
the optional PS extension board (PS: power supply; power supply module) for
PC-independent power supply.
the control panel that displays the controls of the CPU 41x-2 PCI on a screen.
the router for the communications of the CPU 41x-2 PCI via a
SIMATIC NET CP (Industrial Ethernet or PROFIBUS) or a network card.
the time synchronization for synchronization of the CPU 41x-2 PCI via a
SIMATIC NET CP (Industrial Ethernet or PROFIBUS).
the SIMATIC Computing software. The SIMATIC Computing software provides
ActiveX controls, which you can use specifically to visualize your process. In
SIMATIC Computing, you can use third-party ActiveX controls in addition to S7
Controls to monitor and modify process data.
Furthermore, SIMATIC Computing has an OPC server (OPC = OLE for
Process Control) which other OPC applications use to access the data in the
controlled device.
WinAC Tool Manager for working with your applications. It is a toolbar that lets
you arrange all the applications you want to use while working with your
process data.
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