Changes compared to previous version
Changes described in this manual, compared to the previous version:
● Module integrated in hardware catalog STEP 7 (TIA Portal) V13, Update 3 or higher with
the functions:
– Module-internal shared output (MSO) for Shared Device
– Configurable submodules, e.g., for Shared Device
● Appendix Open Source Software amended
Conventions
The term "CPU" is used in this manual both for the CPUs of the automation system,
as well as for interface modules of the ET 200MP distributed I/O system.
Please also observe notes marked as follows:The term "CPU" is used in this manual both for the CPUs of the automation system,
as well as for interface modules of the ET 200MP distributed I/O system.
Please also observe notes marked as follows:
Note
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or its handling, or draws special attention to a section of the documentation. provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support the
secure operation of plants, solutions, machines, equipment and/or networks. They are
important components in a holistic industrial security concept. With this in mind, ’
products and solutions undergo continuous development. recommends strongly
that you regularly check for product updates.
For the secure operation of products and solutions, it is necessary to take suitable
preventive action (e.g. cell protection concept) and integrate each component into a holistic,
state-of-the-art industrial security concept. Third-party products that may be in use should
also be considered. You can find more information about industrial security on the Internet To stay informed about product updates as they occur, sign up for a product-specific
newsletter. You can find more information on the Internet Open-source software is used in the firmware of the product described. Open Source
Software is provided free of charge. We are liable for the product described, including the
open-source software contained in it, pursuant to the conditions applicable to the product.

accepts no liability for the use of the open source software over and above the
intended program sequence, or for any faults caused by modifications to the software.
For legal reasons, we are obliged to publish the original text of the license conditions and
copyright notices. Please read the information relating to this in the appendixThe documentation for the SIMATIC automation system and the SIMATIC
ET 200MP distributed I/O system is arranged into three areas.
This arrangement enables you to access the specific content you require.System Manual and Getting Started describe in detail the configuration, installation, wiring
and commissioning of the SIMATIC and ET 200MP systems. The STEP 7 online
help supports you in the configuration and programming.
Device information
Manuals contain a compact description of the module-specific information, such as
properties, terminal diagrams, characteristics, technical specifications.
General information
The function manuals contain detailed descriptions on general topics regarding the SIMATIC
and ET 200MP systems, e.g. diagnostics, communication, Motion Control, Web
server.
You can download the documentation free of charge from the Internet The Manual Collection contains the complete documentation on the SIMATIC
automation system and the ET 200MP distributed I/O system gathered together in one file.
You can find the Manual Collection on the Internet The My Documentation Manager is used to combine entire manuals or only parts of these to
your own manual.
You can export the manual as PDF file or in a format that can be edited later.
You can find the My Documentation Manager on the Internet Applications & Tools supports you with various tools and examples for solving your
automation tasks. Solutions are shown in interplay with multiple components in the system -
separated from the focus in individual products.
You can find Applications & Tools on the Internet The CAx Download Manager is used to access the current product data for your CAx or CAe