Siemens CP 1243-7 Communications processor

CP 1243-7 LTE is used to connect the S7-1200 to a mobile wireless 4th Generation LTE (Long Term Evolution) network. The increased data rates compared to GPRS and widespread introduction of LTE open up new areas of application. Fully automatic time stamp to enable subsequent and correct archiving of process data in the control system, all data frames are time-stamped at their place of origin. Fast and flexible data communication operators are quickly provided with alarms, statuses and values from the process, and they can influence process control by entering commands or setpoints at any time. Simple, low-cost engineering the cyclic or event-controller transfer of measurements, setpoints or alarms can be implemented in just a few steps, without any programming effort. Remote diagnostics saves traveling and maintenance costs due to cost-effective remote programming, diagnostics, control and monitoring via the Internet. Industrial Security protection of automation networks and secure data exchange. User-specific firewall rules can be used to assign specific access privileges to users and not just to devices.\nUsing CP1243-7 LTE enables the S7-1200 to be used as a remote terminal unit (substation) in telecontrol applications. Typical application examples are the collection of measured values in outdoor areas over widely distributed geographical areas (level measurement for water tanks in the water/waste water industries) or centralized opening and closing of valves (oil/gas transport in pipelines).