Product Description
Key Features
- Communication identity: SIPLUS S7-1200 CM 1242-5 communication module based on 6GK7242-5DX30-0XE0, for connecting S7-1200 to PROFIBUS as a DP slave module.
- PROFIBUS interface: 1 PROFIBUS electrical connection through a 9-pin Sub-D socket (RS485), with a transfer rate of 9.6 kbit/s … 12 Mbit/s.
- Backplane-bus supply: DC supply from the backplane bus: 5 V; typical consumed current is 0.15 A and power loss is 0.75 W.
- DP service and data volume: Supports DPV0 and DPV1 as a DP device, with 240 byte total input address-range data volume.
- Installation and protection: Compact module S7-1200 single width; 30 mm wide, 100 mm high, 75 mm deep, with IP20 protection. Supports 35 mm DIN-rail mounting and wall mounting.
- Conformal coating: Conformal coating is supplied for the equipped printed circuit board, class A according to IPC-CC-830A; coating discoloration during service life possible.
Applications
- S7-1200 PROFIBUS connection: Connects an S7-1200 to PROFIBUS as a DP slave module.
Technical Summary
| Product | 6AG1242-5DX30-2XE0 |
|---|---|
| Product type | CM 1242-5 |
| Product brand name | SIPLUS |
| PROFIBUS transfer rate | 9.6 kbit/s … 12 Mbit/s |
| PROFIBUS electrical connection | 9-pin Sub-D socket (RS485) |
| Backplane-bus supply | 5 V DC |
| Typical consumed current | 0.15 A |
| DP service | DPV0 and DPV1 |
| Input address-range data volume | 240 byte total |
| Mounting | 35 mm DIN-rail mounting; wall mounting |
| Product lifecycle | Active Product |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the exact Siemens order number for this CM 1242-5 module?
The exact order number is 6AG1242-5DX30-2XE0; the product type is CM 1242-5 and the brand name is SIPLUS.
Which PROFIBUS connection does 6AG1242-5DX30-2XE0 provide?
It provides 1 PROFIBUS electrical connection through a 9-pin Sub-D socket (RS485), with a transfer rate of 9.6 kbit/s … 12 Mbit/s.
What mounting options are supported?
It supports 35 mm DIN-rail mounting and wall mounting; S7-300 rail mounting is not supported.
What configuration software is required?
STEP 7 Basic V11.0 or higher is required.
What lifecycle status should be confirmed for this exact part request?
The supplied lifecycle data identifies it as Active Product; confirm the exact order number, quantity, destination, and condition preference for the request.
