Installation, connecting up, commissioning
3.4 Note on operation
SIMATIC CM 1242-5
24 Operating Instructions, 01/2023, C79000-G8976-C245-06
Table 3- 2 Procedure for installation and connecting up
Mount the CM on the DIN rail and connect it to
the module to its right.
Use a 35 mm DIN rail.
The slots to the left of the CPU are permitted.
Connect the PROFIBUS cable to the D-sub
female connector of the CM.
Turn on the power supply.
Close the front covers of the module and keep
them closed during operation.
The remaining steps in commissioning involve
downloading the STEP 7 project data.
The STEP 7 project data of the CM is transferred when you
download to the station. To load the station, connect the
engineering station on which the project data is located to the
Ethernet interface of the CPU.
You will find more detailed information on loading in the
following sections of the STEP 7 online help:
• "Loading project data"
• "Using online and diagnostics functions"
PROFIBUS connection
Only use 90° connectors for the PROFIBUS connection. With other connector types, you
cannot close the front cover of the device.
3.4 Note on operation
Closing the front panels
To ensure interference-free operation, keep the front panels of the module closed during
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