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editionsThis manual supplements the system manual of the automation system /
ET 200MP distributed I/O system as well as the function manuals. This manual contains a
description of the module-specific information. The system-related functions are described in
the system manual. Cross-system functions are described in the function manuals.
The information provided in this manual and the system manual enables you to commission
the CPU 1512C-1 PN.
Conventions
STEP 7: In this documentation, "STEP 7" is used as a synonym for all versions of the
configuration and programming software "STEP 7 (TIA Portal)".
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