Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are of key importance in the world of automation. And industrial communication forms the nerve center in this respect. The communications processors (CPs) of SIMATIC NET for PLCs adopt a key role in industrial communication. They offer the following advantages:

Potential applications
The SIMATIC NET communications processors can be used for applications in factory and process automation.

Openness
Thanks to its openness in accordance with international standards, different components are able to work with each other.

Ruggedness
The communications processors are all designed for use in rough industrial environments with a wide range of temperatures. The CPs perform communication tasks for the controllers and take up few of their resources.

Certification
They are certified for marine use (ABS), enabling them to be used in ships or offshore installations.

The CPs feature, as standard, S7 communication (Client, Server, Multiplexing), open communication and PG/OP communication; additional communication services are available depending on the CP.