The CM 1542-1 is used to connect the SIMATIC S7-1500 to PROFINET networks. With its own processor, it relieves the CPU of communications tasks and facilitates additional connections.

The CM 1542-1 provides communication options with:

• PGs/PCs,
• master computers
• operator control and monitoring systems,
• SIMATIC S5/S7 systems
• PROFINET IO devices
• Remote programming via LAN