Product Description
Key Features
- Communication function: Connects S7-1200 to PROFIBUS as a DP slave module.
- PROFIBUS interface: 1 electrical connection with a 9-pin Sub-D socket (RS485); transfer rate: 9.6 kbit/s … 12 Mbit/s.
- Supply and consumption: DC supply from the backplane bus: 5 V; typical consumed current: 0.15 A; power loss: 0.75 W.
- Rail and wall mounting: Supports 35 mm DIN-rail mounting and wall mounting; S7-300 rail mounting: No.
- Module format and dimensions: Compact module S7-1200 single width; 30 mm wide, 100 mm high and 75 mm deep; net weight: 0.115 kg.
- Protection and coating: Protection class IP20; conformal coating, class A; protective coating of class PC2 according to EN 50155:2017.
Applications
- S7-1200 PROFIBUS connection: Connects an S7-1200 to PROFIBUS as a DP slave module.
Technical Summary
| Product type designation | CM 1242-5 RAIL |
|---|---|
| Product brand name | SIPLUS |
| PROFIBUS transfer rate | 9.6 kbit/s … 12 Mbit/s |
| Electrical connection | 9-pin Sub-D socket (RS485) |
| Supply voltage | 5 V DC from backplane bus |
| Typical consumed current | 0.15 A |
| Data volume as DP device | Inputs: 240 byte; outputs: 240 byte |
| Mounting | 35 mm DIN-rail mounting: Yes; wall mounting: Yes |
| Protection class | IP20 |
| Conformal coating | Class A |
| Product lifecycle | Active Product |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the exact product identity?
The product is 6AG2242-5DX30-1XE0, SIPLUS S7-1200 CM 1242-5 RAIL, with product type designation CM 1242-5 RAIL.
Which interface does the module 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 methods are supported?
35 mm DIN-rail mounting and wall mounting are supported. S7-300 rail mounting is not supported.
What configuration details should be confirmed for a part request?
Confirm the complete order number 6AG2242-5DX30-1XE0, the CM 1242-5 RAIL designation, the interface configuration, mounting method, quantity, destination and condition preference.
