Siemens 6GK7242-7KX30-0XE0 GSM/GPRS Communication Processor

The Siemens 6GK7242-7KX30-0XE0 is a GSM/GPRS Communication Processor for data transmission using GPRS for the SIMATIC S7-1200. Using the CP 1242-7 communications processor, the S7-1200 can be connected to GSM networks. The CP 1242-7 allows WAN communication from remote stations with a control centre and inter-station communication.

The CP 1242-7 supports the following services for communication via the GSM network: GPRS (General Packet Radio Service), SMS (Short Message Service). The CP 1242-7 can receive and send SMS messages. The communications partner can be a mobile phone or an S7-1200. The CP 1242-7 is suitable for use in industry worldwide and supports the following frequency bands: 850MHz, 900MHz, 1 800MHz and 1 900MHz.

• In GPRS direct mode, the CP can request the time using SNTP
• Interim buffering of messages to be sent if there are connection problems
• Increased availability thanks to the option of connecting to a substitute telecontrol server
• Optimized data volume (temporary connection)
• Logging the volume of data
• Dimensions, width: 30mm
• Type (manufacturer type): GSM/GPRS
• SPS component: SPS add-on module
• Manufacturer part: Siemens 6GK7242-7KX30-0XE0