Cost advantage due to connection to two separate Ethernet segments with integrated network separation
High plant availability through the support of media redundancy (MRP) and use in the SIMATIC S7-400 H system
Use in plants with high availability requirements
Use in time-critical applications, since there is bumpless switchover in the event of a fault on the network
Simple integration, since no additional programming overhead required for communication via PRP (transparent at application level)
Optimum support of maintenance through
Web-based diagnostics
Remote programming via WAN or telephone network (ISDN)
Monitoring with IT network management tools (SNMP)
Module replacement without programming device using the C-PLUG swap medium
Investment protection thanks to later connection of existing SIMATIC S7 systems to redundant, parallel networks using the CP 443-1 RNA
The simple, single interfaces of the SEND/RECEIVE blocks enable straightforward parameterization and programming for customized communication requirements
