What is the function of this Siemens Communications Processor?
This Siemens Communications Processor is designed to connect SIMATIC S7-400 to PROFIBUS FMS, S5-compatible, PG/OP and S7 communication. It's a crucial component for industrial automation processes.
What are the power requirements for this part?
The part requires a supply voltage of 5 V DC from the backplane bus. It typically consumes 1 A of current from the backplane bus at 5 V DC.
What is the transfer rate of this Communications Processor?
The transfer rate at the 1st interface according to PROFIBUS ranges from 9.6 kbit/s to 12 Mbit/s.
What are the dimensions of this part?
The dimensions of this Siemens Communications Processor are 25 mm in width, 290 mm in height, and 210 mm in depth.
What type of connection does this part use?
This Communications Processor uses a 9-pin Sub-D socket (RS485) at the 1st interface according to PROFIBUS.
What are the ambient conditions for operating this part?
The part can operate in temperatures ranging from 0 to 60 °C. The relative humidity at 25 °C without condensation during operation should be a maximum of 95%.
What is the weight of this part?
The net weight of this Siemens Communications Processor is 0.65 kg.
What is the protection class of this part?
The protection class of this Communications Processor is IP20.
What is the maximum number of units per CPU?
The maximum number of units per CPU for this part is 14.
What software is required for configuring this part?
The configuration of this Communications Processor requires STEP 7 V5.2 SP1 or higher and NCM S7 for PROFIBUS.