Application and functions
1.8 Requirements for operation
CP 1243-8 IRC
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● When using the TS Module RS232: The suitable modem
For information on modems, refer also to the appendix Modems and routers (Page 202).
● When using the TS Module GSM: An external antenna for the CP
Only use antennas from the telecontrol accessories program, refer to the appendix
Antennas (Page 208).
To configure the CP completely, you require the following products as configuration tools:
● STEP 7 Basic V15
In addition when using the CP to expand SINAUT projects that were configured in STEP 7
V5:
● STEP 7 V5.5
● SINAUT Engineering Software V5.5
The use of the two STEP 7 products is described in the section Configuration (Page 55).
Program blocks for Open User Communication and S7 communication
For Open User Communication and S7 communication, program blocks are required, see
section Program blocks (Page 167).
Requirements for using mobile wireless services
● A contract with a suitable mobile wireless network provider
The contract must allow the transfer of data.
● IP address:
For communication with the master station, a private (fixed) or public (dynamic) IP
address assigned by the mobile wireless network provider can be used.
● The SIM card and PIN belonging to the mobile wireless contract
The SIM card is inserted in the TS module GSM.
With mobile wireless contracts in which the network provider does not assign a PIN, no
PIN is configured for the CP in STEP 7 V5.
● Local availability of a mobile wireless network in the range of the station.