Siemens SIMATIC IPC MD-57A - Expansion Modules (FLEX MODULE); Usable FLEX MODULE

Expanding and assigning parameters to the device
7.3 Expansion modules (FLEX MODULE)
SIMATIC IPC MD-57A
66 Operating Instructions, 09/2023, A5E52775302-AA
7.3 Expansion modules (FLEX MODULE)
7.3.1 Usable FLEX MODULE
The expansion modules (M.2) are referred to in short form as M.2 modules in the following.
M.2 modules with the following specifications (excerpt) and compatible M.2 modules from
third-party suppliers are supported (detailed specification on request):
M.2 module (X100)
Dimensions
2230, 2242, 2260, 3030, 3042, 3060
Interface
Key B
Protocols
1 × PCIe 3.0 x2 lane
1 × USB 2.0
Buffer memory NVRAM
-
WLAN module
1
, e.g. WiFi
x
WWAN module, e.g. LTE/ 5G
2
x
Field Bus
x
M.2 NVMe SSD
x
Artificial Intelligence
x
Special (Digital IO)
x
1
Key E/Key A+E is also possible via an M.2 Key E/Key B adapter
2
SIM/eSIM on the module
Conditions of use of M.2 modules
• The dimensions of the M.2 modules must not exceed the specified dimensions. If the
dimensions are exceeded, you may experience contact problems, malfunctions and
difficulties with the assembly.
• The power of the installed expansion modules (M.2) must not exceed 2.5 W.
See also
Dimension drawing of expansion modules (M.2) (Page 88)