Product Overview
Technical Summary
| Product type designation | CM 1242-5 |
|---|---|
| Product brand name | SIPLUS |
| Communication function | Connecting S7-1200 to PROFIBUS as DP slave |
| PROFIBUS transfer rate | 9.6 kbit/s … 12 Mbit/s |
| PROFIBUS electrical connection | 9-pin Sub-D socket (RS485) |
| DP device service | DPV0; DPV1 |
| Total input address range | 240 byte |
| Supply voltage | 5 V DC from backplane bus |
| Mounting | 35 mm DIN-rail; wall mounting |
| Protection class | IP20 |
Key Features
- Product designation: CM 1242-5 communications module for connecting S7-1200 to PROFIBUS as a DP slave.
- Conformal coating: Conformal coating, class A; coating for the equipped printed circuit board is class 2 for high availability.
- PROFIBUS interface: 1 electrical connection with a 9-pin Sub-D socket (RS485); transfer rate: 9.6 kbit/s … 12 Mbit/s.
- DP device service: Supports DPV0 and DPV1, with 240 byte total input address range as a DP device.
- Mounting and format: Compact module S7-1200 single width; 30 mm wide, 100 mm high, 75 mm deep; 35 mm DIN-rail and wall mounting supported.
Applications
- S7-1200 PROFIBUS connection: Connects an S7-1200 to PROFIBUS as a DP slave module.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does order number 6AG1242-5DX30-2XE0 identify?
It identifies a Siemens SIPLUS S7-1200 CM 1242-5 communications module for connecting S7-1200 to PROFIBUS as a DP slave.
Which specifications distinguish this MLFB variant?
The listed variant has conformal coating, a 9-pin Sub-D socket (RS485), 9.6 kbit/s … 12 Mbit/s transfer rate, and 35 mm DIN-rail or wall mounting.
What should be checked on the code and nameplate?
Check the complete order number 6AG1242-5DX30-2XE0 and the product designation CM 1242-5.
What information is needed for a quotation?
Provide the required quantity and destination together with the complete order number.
