Technical Summary
| Product type designation | CM 1242-5 |
|---|---|
| Product brand name | SIPLUS |
| Transfer rate at the 1st interface / according to PROFIBUS | 9.6 kbit/s … 12 Mbit/s |
| Number of interfaces / according to Industrial Ethernet | 0 |
| Type of electrical connection at the 1st interface / according to PROFIBUS | 9-pin Sub-D socket (RS485) |
| Supply voltage / 1 / from backplane bus | 5 V |
| Consumed current from backplane bus / at DC / at 5 V / typical | 0.15 A |
| Power loss [W] | 0.75 W |
| Ambient temperature for horizontally arranged busbars / during operation | -25 … +55 °C |
| Protection class IP | IP20 |
| Module format | Compact module S7-1200 single width |
Key Features
SIPLUS variant
Based on 6GK7242-5DX30-0XE0 with conformal coating.
Based on 6GK7242-5DX30-0XE0 with conformal coating.
Communication function
Communications module CM 1242-5 for connecting S7-1200 to PROFIBUS as DP slave module.
Communications module CM 1242-5 for connecting S7-1200 to PROFIBUS as DP slave module.
PROFIBUS interface
1st interface according to PROFIBUS with 9.6 kbit/s … 12 Mbit/s transfer rate.
1st interface according to PROFIBUS with 9.6 kbit/s … 12 Mbit/s transfer rate.
Compact module design
Compact module S7-1200 single width with 35 mm DIN-rail mounting and wall mounting.
Compact module S7-1200 single width with 35 mm DIN-rail mounting and wall mounting.
Environmental protection
IP20 protection class and coating for high availability.
IP20 protection class and coating for high availability.
Applications
S7-1200 to PROFIBUS connection
Connects an S7-1200 to PROFIBUS as a DP slave module.
Connects an S7-1200 to PROFIBUS as a DP slave module.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Siemens 6AG1242-5DX30-2XE0?
It is a SIPLUS S7-1200 CM 1242-5 communications module.
How is 6AG1242-5DX30-2XE0 used in the system?
It is used for connecting S7-1200 to PROFIBUS as a DP slave module.
What interface and connector does the module use?
The first interface is according to PROFIBUS and uses a 9-pin Sub-D socket (RS485).
What is the PROFIBUS transfer rate of 6AG1242-5DX30-2XE0?
The transfer rate at the 1st interface according to PROFIBUS is 9.6 kbit/s … 12 Mbit/s.
What are the mounting and size details for the module?
It is a compact module S7-1200 single width with 35 mm DIN-rail mounting and wall mounting. Width is 30 mm.
