Product Overview
Technical Summary
| Product designation | CM 1542-5 |
|---|---|
| Product family | SIPLUS S7-1500 |
| PROFIBUS transfer rate | 9.6 kbit/s … 12 Mbit/s |
| PROFIBUS electrical connection | 1 x 9-pin Sub-D socket (RS485) |
| Industrial Ethernet interfaces | 0 |
| Supply voltage | 15 V DC from backplane bus |
| Typical consumed current | 0.2 A |
| Power loss | 3 W |
| DP master devices | 125 |
| DP master input/output address range | 8192 byte / 8192 byte total |
| Mounting and protection | S7-1500 rail mounting; IP20 |
Key Features
- Product designation: SIPLUS S7-1500 CM 1542-5 communications module based on 6GK7542-5DX10-0XE0.
- PROFIBUS DP interface: One 9-pin Sub-D socket (RS485) with a transfer rate of 9.6 kbit/s … 12 Mbit/s.
- Communication functions: Supports PROFIBUS DP master and DP device operation, DPV0, DPV1, S7 and PG/OP communication, time synchronization, and diagnostics.
- Power supply: DC supply from the backplane bus: 15 V, typical consumed current 0.2 A, power loss 3 W.
- Conformal coating and protection: Conformal coating, class A; IP20 protection class. The coating is protection of the type 1.
- Module mounting and capacity: Compact S7-1500 single-width module, 35 mm wide, with S7-1500 rail mounting; maximum 8 units per CPU, depending on CPU type.
Applications
- PROFIBUS DP master connection: Connects an S7-1500 system to PROFIBUS DP as DP master.
- PROFIBUS DP device connection: Connects an S7-1500 system to PROFIBUS DP as DP device.
- Communication and diagnostics: Provides S7 and PG/OP communication, time-of-day synchronization, and diagnostics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Siemens order number 6AG1542-5DX10-7XE0 identify?
It identifies the SIPLUS S7-1500 CM 1542-5 communications module.
Which interface and transfer rate should be checked for this MLFB?
Check the 1 x 9-pin Sub-D socket (RS485) PROFIBUS interface and the 9.6 kbit/s … 12 Mbit/s transfer rate.
Which specifications distinguish this variant?
The supplied variant has conformal coating, -40…+70 °C for horizontally arranged busbars during operation, and startup at -25 °C.
What code and nameplate details are needed for quotation?
Provide the complete 6AG1542-5DX10-7XE0 order number and the required quantity and destination.
