The TIM 3V-IE Advanced offers all the advantages of the SIMATIC S7-300 design:

• Compact construction;
  single standard width of the SIMATIC S7-300 SM modules
• 9-pin Sub-D connector with an RS232 interface for connection to a conventional WAN via an appropriate modem
• RJ-45 socket for connection to Industrial Ethernet; or an IP-based network;
  industrial design with additional sleeve for inserting the IE FC RJ45 Plug 180
• 2-pin plug-in terminal strip for connection of the 24 VDC external supply voltage
• Front LEDs for indicating the module status and the communication
• Easy to mount;
  the TIM 3V-IE Advanced is mounted on the S7-300 mounting rail and connected to adjacent modules by means of the bus connectors. No slot rules apply.
• Can be operated in the expansion rack (ER) in conjunction with the IM 360/361
• Can be operated without a fan
• A battery backup or memory module are not required