Siemens 6GK7243-1BX30-0XE0 SIMATIC CP 1243-1 Communication Processor

Industrial communication processor for Siemens S7-1200 PLC enabling secure telecontrol and remote SCADA connectivity. Provides an additional Ethernet interface and supports telecontrol protocols (DNP3, IEC 60870-5-101/104, TeleControl Basic) for connection to control centers. Integrated firewall and VPN (IPsec, OpenVPN) ensure protected data transmission. Commonly used in water treatment, smart grid, oil & gas, and remote infrastructure monitoring systems.

Applications:

• Remote control and monitoring of distributed stations

• Telecontrol communication for water/wastewater, energy, oil & gas

• VPN connection between S7-1200 and central control center

• Additional Ethernet interface for programming or HMI connection

• Integration of S7-1200 into existing telecontrol infrastructure

Technical Specifications:

• Product type: Communications processor (CP)

• Compatibility: SIMATIC S7-1200 CPUs (all variants)

• Interfaces: 1 x Ethernet (10/100 Mbit/s) with RJ45

• Supported protocols: DNP3, IEC 60870-5-101, IEC 60870-5-104, TeleControl Basic

• Security: Firewall (stateful inspection), VPN (IPsec, OpenVPN)

• Configuration: Via TIA Portal integrated parameterization

• Power supply: Via S7-1200 backplane bus (no external supply required)

• Dimensions (approx.): 38 mm x 62 mm x 21 mm

• Weight: Approx. 45 g

Compatibility:

• SIMATIC S7-1200 CPUs (1211C, 1212C, 1214C, 1215C, 1217C) from firmware V4.0

• TIA Portal V13 SP1 or higher

Related Products:

• 6GK7242-1BX30-0XE0 – CP 1242-7 (GPRS communication module)

• 6GK7243-5DX30-0XE0 – CP 1243-7 (LTE communication module)

Product Status:
Active product. Requires S7-1200 CPU firmware V4.0 or higher.

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