Key Features
- CP 1543-1 communications processor: For connection of SIMATIC S7-1500 to Industrial Ethernet.
- Industrial Ethernet interface: 1x RJ45 (10/100/1000 Mbit) with 1 electrical connection.
- Security and diagnostics: Security functions with VPN and firewall, diagnostics SNMPv1/v3, and web-based diagnostics via S7-1500 CPU.
- Open communication and routing: Supports TCP/IP, ISO, UDP, S7 communication, IP broadcast/multicast, and static IP routing.
- Installation format: Compact module S7-1500 single width with S7-1500 rail mounting.
Applications
- SIMATIC S7-1500 to Industrial Ethernet connection: Connects a SIMATIC S7-1500 to Industrial Ethernet.
- Open communication over Ethernet protocols: Supports communication using TCP/IP, ISO, UDP, and S7 communication.
- Network security functions: Provides VPN and firewall functions for securing communication.
- Time synchronization distribution: Passes on time synchronization via NTP.
Technical Summary
| Product type designation | CP 1543-1 |
|---|---|
| Product brand name | SIMATIC NET |
| Industrial Ethernet interface | 1 |
| Electrical connection at 1st interface | RJ45 port |
| Transfer rate at 1st interface | 10 … 1000 Mbit/s |
| Supply voltage from backplane bus | 15 V |
| Typical consumed current from backplane bus at 15 V | 0.35 A |
| Power loss | 5.3 W |
| Protocol support | TCP/IP |
| Configuration software | STEP 7 Professional V14 (TIA Portal) or higher |
| Connection capacity for open communication by means of T blocks | 118; depending on the system upper limit |
| Connection capacity for S7 communication | 118; depending on the system upper limit |
| VPN connections | 16 |
| Protection class | IP20 |
| S7-1500 rail mounting | Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Siemens 6GK7543-1AX00-0XE0?
It is a CP 1543-1 communications processor from SIMATIC NET for connection of SIMATIC S7-1500 to Industrial Ethernet.
Which interfaces does the module provide?
It provides 1x RJ45 interface with 1 electrical connection and a transfer rate of 10 … 1000 Mbit/s.
What software is required for configuration?
STEP 7 Professional V14 (TIA Portal) or higher is required.
What are the mounting and protection details?
It is a compact module S7-1500 single width with S7-1500 rail mounting and IP20 protection class.
