Siemens 6GK7342-5DA00-0XE0 Profibus DP Interface Module

Siemens CP 342-5 communications processor, model 6GK7342-5DA00-0XE0, is a PROFIBUS DP interface module that bridges SIMATIC S7-300 controllers to PROFIBUS networks. As a CP 342-5, it can operate as a PROFIBUS DP master or slave, supports SEND/RECEIVE communication blocks, and provides S7 and PG/OP communication functions for integrating S7-300 systems with DP devices. The module uses a single PROFIBUS DP interface (RS-485, 9-pin Sub-D) and is a compact S7-300 module for connection to PROFIBUS, enabling DP communication with devices on the DP network. Siemens specifies that the CP 342-5 supports PROFIBUS DP at interface 1 from 9.6 kbit/s up to 12 Mbit/s, can manage up to 16 DP slaves when used as a master, and requires STEP 7 V5.1 SP2 or STEP 7 Professional V12 (TIA Portal) or newer for configuration.