Siemens 6GK7542-1AX00-0XE0 Communication Module

CM 1542-1 communication module (model 6GK7542-1AX00-0XE0) connects SIMATIC S7-1500 controllers to PROFINET networks as an IO Controller or IO Device, enabling integrated, field‑level data exchange in industrial automation environments. The unit provides two RJ45 Ethernet ports that support 10/100 Mbit/s and PROFINET traffic, and it supports standard network protocols including TCP/IP, ISO-on-TCP, UDP, as well as S7 communication, IP broadcast/multicast, SNMPv1, and time‑of‑day synchronization via NTP. By operating in either IO Controller or IO Device roles, the CM 1542‑1 enables flexible topologies within PROFINET IO setups, allowing S7‑1500 controllers to coordinate with peripheral devices, diagnostics, and data routing across the network. Part of Siemens SIMATIC NET CM 1542 family, this module is designed for robust industrial deployment and is compatible with S7‑1500 PROFINET configurations where precise timing and reliable network communication are required.