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CP 342-5/342-5 FO Communications Processor
Application
The CP 342-5/342-5 FO communications processor is intended for operation in a
programmable controller of the SIMATIC S7-300 series. It allows the S7-300 to be
connected to a PROFIBUS fieldbus system.
Design
CP 342-5
(9-pin sub-D female
connector)
Status and error
displays
Mode selector
Connection for power supply
and functional ground
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Front View of the CPs 342-5 / 342-5 FO
Configuration
Configuration is possible via MPI or LAN/PROFIBUS.
Manual CP 342–5 / CP 342–5 FO
C79000–G8976–C146/01
CP 342-5 FO
(Duplex sockets for optical
connection)
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