Expand the capabilities of a PLC (programmable logic controller) with this innovative communication module from Siemens. It's designed to connect a Siemens S7-1200 controller to a PROFIBUS network, which is responsible for allowing efficient communication between field sensors and a control system. An easy-to-see LED (light-emitting diode) provides a detailed display of the module's status on the front panel of the device. LEDs offering information on the operational and communications status of the unit are conveniently separated and located below the upper cover of the unit's housing.

• IP20 (ingress protection) rated enclosure that's protected from touch and objects larger than 12mm
• Supports all standard band rates between 9.6 Kbit/s (kilobytes per second) and 12MBit/s (megabytes per second)
• Single-width module format for use in standard setups

You'll find the PROFIBUS connector behind the lower cover of this communication module. You also have the option of connecting to optical PROFIBUS networks via an optical bus terminal (OBT) or an optical link module (OLM).