A controller with the FM 352 features the following essential components:

• FM 352:
  • For position-dependent control commands by setting of outputs
• S7-300 CPU:
  • For sequence control
  • For starting and stopping cam processing
  • For transferring cam data
  • For evaluating cam tracks
• Programming device:
  • For programming the STEP 7 program
  • For the parameterization of the FM 352 with the configuring software integrated in STEP 7
  • For testing and startup
• Operator panel:
  • For operator control and monitoring of the machine
  • For error diagnostics

FM 352 and CPU are linked via technology blocks.