Siemens SIPLUSCM1542-5 Module

The CM 1542-5 communication module expands the SIMATIC S7-1500 controller to include a PROFIBUS connection for communication with secondary PROFIBUS devices in bandwidths from 9.6 kbit/s to 12 Mbit/s. The module can also be used to implement separate PROFIBUS lines, in other words, to control a number of different field devices via a number of PROFIBUS segments. The CM 1542-5 handles all communication tasks, thus reducing the CPU load.

Apart from classic PROFIBUS communication; the CM 1542-5 is also suitable for S7 communication. This makes it possible to establish communication between the S7-1500 controller and other devices, for example those from the SIMATIC S7-300/400 range.