The following communications processors are available for connecting to the programming device or PC:

• CPs with an internal microprocessor:
  • CP 1616 (PCI)
  • CP 1604 (PCI-104)
  • CP 1613 A2 (PCI)
  • CP 1623 (PCIe)
  • CP 1628 (PCIe)

Data throughput of Industrial Ethernet

Comparisons between Layer-2 Ethernet cards and CP 1613 A2/CP 1623/CP 1628 show the respective communications throughput.

This throughput varies between 0 and the maximum throughput for Layer-2 Ethernet cards with the corresponding software packages.

When the CP 1613 A2/CP 1623/CP 1628 is used with software packages, the communications performance remains constantly at a high level and ensures fast response times without any variations.

Communication performance comparisons