Key Features
- PROFIBUS DP slave connection: Communications module for connecting S7-1200 to PROFIBUS as a DP slave module.
- CM 1242-5 RAIL: Product type designation: CM 1242-5 RAIL.
- Conformal coating: Supplied with conformal coating for use in extreme-condition environments.
- Compact single-width format: Compact module S7-1200 single width with dimensions of 30 mm x 100 mm x 75 mm.
- Mounting options: 35 mm DIN-rail mounting: Yes. Wall mounting: Yes.
- PROFIBUS interface details: 1 electrical connection at the 1st interface, with 9-pin Sub-D socket (RS485) and transfer rate 9.6 kbit/s … 12 Mbit/s.
Applications
- S7-1200 to PROFIBUS integration: Connecting an S7-1200 controller to PROFIBUS as a DP slave module.
Technical Summary
| Product type designation | CM 1242-5 RAIL |
|---|---|
| Product brand name | SIPLUS |
| Function | Communications module for connecting S7-1200 to PROFIBUS as DP slave module |
| Transfer rate at the 1st interface / according to PROFIBUS | 9.6 kbit/s … 12 Mbit/s |
| Type of electrical connection at the 1st interface / according to PROFIBUS | 9-pin Sub-D socket (RS485) |
| Number of electrical connections at the 1st interface / according to PROFIBUS | 1 |
| Supply voltage / 1 / from backplane bus | 5 V |
| Consumed current from backplane bus / at DC / at 5 V / typical | 0.15 A |
| Power loss [W] | 0.75 W |
| Ambient temperature during operation | -25 … +55 °C |
| Protection class IP | IP20 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Siemens 6AG2242-5DX30-1XE0 used for?
It is a SIPLUS S7-1200 CM 1242-5 RAIL communications module for connecting S7-1200 to PROFIBUS as a DP slave module.
What interface does the CM 1242-5 RAIL use for PROFIBUS connection?
The 1st interface uses a 9-pin Sub-D socket (RS485).
What transfer rate is supported at the PROFIBUS interface?
The transfer rate at the 1st interface / according to PROFIBUS is 9.6 kbit/s … 12 Mbit/s.
What are the operating temperature limits for this module?
Ambient temperature during operation is -25 … +55 °C.
What mounting options are supported?
35 mm DIN-rail mounting is Yes, and wall mounting is Yes.
