PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SIEMENS 6ES7241-1CA50-0XB0 - Communication Module
This module is a SIMATIC S7-1200 CM 1241 communication board designed to expand the serial communication capabilities of SIMATIC S7-1200 programmable logic controllers. It provides an RS485 interface for point-to-point or multi-point data exchange, facilitating integration with external devices such as HMIs, drives, and sensors in industrial automation environments. The module supports standard serial protocols for robust data transmission.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: SIMATIC S7-1200
- COMPONENT TYPE: Communication Module (CM 1241)
- ELECTRICAL SPECS: Power supply via S7-1200 backplane bus low current consumption from CPU.
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL: Compact board form factor designed for direct integration with S7-1200 CPUs.
- INTERFACE/CONTROL: RS485 serial interface supports Modbus RTU (master/slave), USS protocol, and freeport communication.
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING: Operates within standard S7-1200 environmental specifications direct integration with S7-1200 CPU.
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: Compatible with SIMATIC S7-1200 CPUs suitable for connecting to serial devices like HMIs, frequency converters, barcode readers, and other industrial equipment requiring RS485 communication.