CP 1243-8 IRC
Operating Instructions, 02/2018, C79000-G8976-C385-03
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Application and functions
1
1.1
PG routing
PG routing between telecontrol modules
PG routing is supported between the modules listed in the table and via the specified media.
A requirement for the CPs is that the options "S7 communication" and "Online functions" are
enabled in the "Communication types" parameter group.
Module
Medium (protocol)
TIM 1531 IRC
TIM 4R-IE
TIM 3V-IE / TIM
3V-IE Advanced
CP 1243-8 IRC
CP 1542SP-1 IRC
TIM 1531 IRC
Ethernet (S7)
Ethernet (MSC)
RS-232
Ethernet (S7)
Ethernet (MSC)
-
Ethernet (S7)
Ethernet (MSC)
-
Ethernet (S7)
Ethernet (S7)
TIM 4R-IE
Ethernet (S7)
Ethernet (MSC)
-
Ethernet (S7)
Ethernet (MSC)
RS-232
Ethernet (S7)
Ethernet (MSC)
RS-232
-
-
TIM 3V-IE
Ethernet (S7)
Ethernet (MSC)
-
Ethernet (S7)
Ethernet (MSC)
RS-232
Ethernet (S7)
Ethernet (MSC)
RS-232
-
-
CP 1243-8 IRC
Ethernet (S7)
-
-
-
-
CP 1542SP-1 IRC
Ethernet (S7)
-
-
-
-
"RS-232" means communication via dedicated line or dialup network.
See the performance data and the configuration limits for the number of supported
connections.
See also
Performance data and configuration limits (Page 22)
1.2
Properties of the CP
Application, protocols and communications partners
The CP is intended for operation in a SIMATIC S7-1200 automation system. The CP is the
communications processor for connection of the S7-1200 via public or private infrastructures
to a telecontrol master station.