The CP 342-5 FO offers all the advantages of SIMATIC S7-300 system design:

• Compact design;
  single standard width of the SM modules of the SIMATIC S7-300
• Integrated fiber-optic cable interface;
  2 female duplex connectors for direct connection to the optical PROFIBUS over 2 x 2 male simplex connectors and 2 plug-in adapters
• 4-pin terminal block for connecting the external supply voltage of 24 V DC
• Easy installation;
  the CP 342-5 FO is snap-mounted on the S7-300 DIN rail and connected to adjacent modules through the bus connectors. There are no slot rules.
• In combination with IM 360/361, the CP 342-5 FO can also be used in an expansion rack (ER).
• User-friendly wiring;
  female FOC connector and the terminal block are easily accessible.
• The CP 342-5 FO can be operated without a fan; a back-up battery or a memory module are not required.