CM 1241 COMMUNICATION MODULE

Function

The following standard protocols are available on the CM 1241 communication modules:
For interfacing to third-party systems with simple transmission protocols, e.g. protocols with start and end characters
or with block check characters. The interface handshake signals can be called and controlled via the user program.
Modbus:
For communication according to the Modbus protocol with RTU format:
Modbus master:
Master-slave interfacing with SIMATIC S7 as master.
Modbus slave:
Master-slave interfacing with SIMATIC S7 as slave; message frame traffic from slave to slave not
possible.
USS drive protocol:
Instructions for connection of USS protocol drives are especially supported. In this case, drives exchange data
over RS485. It is then possible to control these drives, and to read and write parameters.
Further drivers for downloading are also available.

Parameterization

Parameterization of the CM 1241 communication module is particularly user-friendly and simple with
STEP 7 Basic:
The user assigns the module characteristics via a parameterization environment integrated in STEP 7 Basic, e.g.:
the implemented protocol drivers that are used.
the driver-specific characteristics that are used.
Technical specifications Mar 2008
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CM 1241 RS485 CM 1241 RS232
Input current
Current consumption, max. 220 mA; From L5+; logic 220 mA; From L5+; logic
Power losses
Power loss, typ. 1.1 W 1.1 W
Interfaces
Number of interfaces 1 1
Interface physics, RS 232C Yes
(V.24)
Interface physics, RS 422/RS Yes
485 (X.27)
Point-to-point
•Cable length, max. 1 000 m 10 m
•Integrated protocol driver
Yes; Available as library Yes
• ASCII function
Yes; Available as library
• USS function
Climatic and mechanical
conditions for storage and
transport
Climatic conditions for storage
andPatransport
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•Free fall
0.3 m; five times, in 0.3 m; five times, in
• Drop height, max. (in dispatch package dispatch package
packaging)
•Temperature
-40 °C to +70 °C -40 °C to +70 °C
• Permissible temperature
range
•Air pressure acc. to IEC 60068-
2-13
1080 to 660 hPa 1080 to 660 hPa
• Permissible air pressure
Mechanical and climatic
conditions during operation
Climatic conditions in operation
•Temperature
0 °C to 55 °C horizontal 0 °C to 55 °C horizontal
• Permissible temperature installation 0 °C to 45 °C installation 0 °C to 45 °C
range vertical installation vertical installation
5°C to 55°C, 3°C / 5°C to 55°C, 3°C / minute
• Permissible temperature minute
change
•Air pressure acc. to IEC 60068-
2-13
Pa g e 9 7 4 Mar 2008 Si e m e n s I T S
 1080 to 795 hPa 1080 to 795 hPa
• Permissible air pressure
Software
Runtime software
•Target system
Yes Yes
• S7-1200
Dimensions
Width 30 mm 30 mm
Height 100 mm 100 mm
Depth 75 mm 75 mm
Weight
Weight,
Pa g e 9approx.
75 150 g Mar 2008 150 g Si e m e n s I T S