Communication of SIMATIC S7-1200 PLCs


Communication of S7-1200 PLCs

The SIMATIC S7-1200 PLCs is equipped with different communication mechanisms:

  • Integrated PROFINET IO Controller interface
  • Communication module with PROFIBUS DP master interface
  • Communication module with PROFIBUS DP slave interface
  • GPRS module for connection to GSM/G mobile phone networks
  • LTE module for communication in mobile phone networks of the fourth LTE generation (Long Term Evolution).
  • Communications processor for connection to TeleControl Server Basic control center software control center software via Ethernet, and for safe communication via IP-based networks.
  • Communications processor for connection to control centers for telecontrol applications.
  • RF120C for connection to SIMATIC Ident systems.
  • Module SM1278 for connecting IO-Link sensors and actuators.
  • Point-to-point connection via communication modules.
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