Siemens SIMATIC NET System Manual

Communications processors for SIMATIC S7
8.5 Communications processors for SIMATIC S7-1200
Industrial Ethernet
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Figure 8-7 Example of the configuration for connecting two stations with a CP 1243-7 and a CP
1243-1
The following product variants exist:
Modules with Ethernet interface
● CP 1243-1
for connecting SIMATIC S7-1200 to TeleControl Server Basic
● CP 1243-8 IRC
for the connection to control room capable of ST7. Optionally expandable with a TS
module
Modules with mobile wireless interface
● CP 1242-7 V2
for connecting SIMATIC S7-1200 to TeleControl Server Basic via GSM/GPRS network
● CP 1243-7 LTE EU
for connecting SIMATIC S7-1200 to TeleControl Server Basic via an LTE network with
the frequencies used in Europe.
● CP 1243-7 LTE US
for connecting SIMATIC S7-1200 to TeleControl Server Basic via an LTE network with
the frequencies used in the US.

Siemens SIMATIC NET Specifications

General

Category	Industrial Communication Software
Manufacturer	Siemens
Operating Systems	Windows, Linux
Protocols Supported	PROFIBUS, PROFINET, OPC UA
Compatibility	Siemens PLCs, Third-party devices with supported protocols