Description
6GK7243-5DX30-0XE0 SIMATIC S7-1200 CM 1243-5 Communication Module.. Primary Function: Connects a SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU to a PROFIBUS network as a DP Master. S7 Communication. Module Type: CM 1243-5 Communications Module. Unlike the CPU units, this is an expansion card used specifically to turn an S7-1200 PLC into a PROFIBUS DP Master module. The 6GK7243-5DX30-0XE0 is the Siemens article number for the SIMATIC S7-1200 CM 1243-5 Communication Module . Unlike the CPU units, this is an expansion card used specifically to turn an S7-1200 PLC into a PROFIBUS DP Master module. This allows the PLC to control older or specialized legacy field devices like drives, remote I/O blocks, and instruments running on PROFIBUS. The complete technical profile for this module includes: General Configuration Module Type: CM 1243-5 Communications Module Primary Function: Connects a SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU to a PROFIBUS network as a DP Master. Firmware Compatibility: Integrates seamlessly into the V4.x hardware matrix via TIA Portal. Power Supply & Electrical Supply Voltage: 24 V DC (takes external supply via a 3-pole terminal block). Permissible Range: 20.4 V to 28.8 V DC. Current Consumption: Typ. 0.1 A at 24 V DC. Power Loss: ~2.4 W. PROFIBUS Interface Specifications Physical Interface: 1 x 9-pin Sub-D socket (RS485). Transfer Rates: Automatically detects and supports data rates from 9.6 kbit/s up to 12 Mbit/s . Services Supported: PROFIBUS DP Master (DP-V1 functionality). PG/OP Communication (for HMI panel mapping or programming access). S7 Communication. Capacity Limit: Supports a maximum connection of up to 32 PROFIBUS DP Slaves . Expansion Placement Mounting Position: Must be fitted to the left side of the S7-1200 CPU. Maximum per CPU: A maximum of 1 CM 1243-5 master module can be configured per CPU station (though you can run it alongside other left-side Ethernet/Serial modules). Physical & Environmental Dimensions (W x H x D): 30 mm x 100 mm x 75 mm (Standard single-width module). Net Weight: ~0.134 Kg. Enclosure Rating: IP20.