Siemens CP 243-2 User Manual

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Technical Description and Installation Instructions
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SIMATIC NET CP 243-2 AS-i Master
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Uses of the Module 
DP Slave and AS-i Master
The CP 243-2 module can be operated in the S7-200 programmable controller. It
allows the attachment of an S7-200 to the AS-Interface (as AS-i master). Both
interfaces can be used independent of each other.
AS-i branch
AS-i power supply
Active module
(with slave ASIC)
Passive module
(without slave ASIC)
AS-i cable
Actuator/sensor
with slave ASIC
S7-22x CPU
CP 243-2
AS-i
master
Figure 1-1
 Example of a System Configuration with the CP 243-2
System Integration and Structure
The accompanying product information lists the CPUs with which the CP 243-2
can be operated.
From the point of view of the S7-22x CPU, the CP 243-2 represents two expansion
modules (an 8DI/8DO digital module and an 8AI/8AO analog module).
The design of the CP 243-2 corresponds to that of a standard expansion module
for an S7-200.