Connection of the S7-1200 to a mobile wireless network turns the controller into a telecontrol substation (RTU - Remote Terminal Unit) suitable for universal use.

• Data connection of difficult-to-access areas without high network infrastructure costs since the existing mobile wireless network can is used
• Machine maintenance without complicated integration into the end customer's IT networks
• Reduced maintenance and travel costs thanks to centralized management of remote automation solutions

The CP 1242-7 has been specially developed to meet the requirements of telecontrol systems in automation solutions:

• Avoidance of data loss thanks to rugged connection to the control center and buffering of the data
• Fast commissioning thanks to direct configuring using STEP 7