Product Overview
Technical Summary
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Module type | CP 1243-1 |
| Ethernet interfaces | 1 |
| Ethernet connection | RJ45 port |
| Ethernet transfer rate | 10 … 100 Mbit/s |
| Supported telecontrol protocols | DNP3, IEC 60870-5, TeleControl Basic |
| Backplane-bus supply | 5 V DC |
| Typical consumed current | 0.25 A |
| VPN connections | 8 |
| Event buffering | 64,000 events |
| Protection class | IP20 |
Applications
- Control-center connection: Connects SIMATIC S7-1200 to control centers using DNP3, IEC 60870, TeleControl Basic, TeleControl Server Basic, WinCC and PCS7.
- Cloud connectivity: Supports MQTT, trigger management, time stamping and 500 data points per device for cloud connectivity.
Key Features
- Communications processor: CP 1243-1 for an additional Ethernet interface on SIMATIC S7-1200 and connection to control centers via telecontrol protocols.
- Ethernet interface: 1 Industrial Ethernet interface with 1 RJ45 port and a transfer rate of 10 … 100 Mbit/s.
- Telecontrol protocols: Supports DNP3, IEC 60870-5 and TeleControl Basic; data buffering is available for 64,000 events when the connection is aborted.
- Security functions: Stateful-inspection firewall and VPN connections using IPsec and SINEMA RC; up to 8 VPN connections.
- Supply and mounting: 5 V DC supply from the backplane bus, typical consumed current of 0.25 A, 35 mm DIN-rail mounting and wall mounting.
- SIPLUS design: Conformal coating, IP20 protection, compact S7-1200 single-width module format, 30 mm width, 110 mm height and 75 mm depth.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the function of the Siemens 6AG1243-1BX30-2AX0?
It is a CP 1243-1 communications processor for an additional Ethernet interface on SIMATIC S7-1200 and for control-center connections via telecontrol protocols.
2. How many Ethernet interfaces and what connector does it have?
It has 1 Industrial Ethernet interface with 1 RJ45 port and a transfer rate of 10 … 100 Mbit/s.
3. Which telecontrol protocols are supported?
It supports DNP3, IEC 60870-5 and TeleControl Basic.
4. What supply and mounting options does it have?
It uses 5 V DC from the backplane bus and supports 35 mm DIN-rail mounting and wall mounting.
