The CP 343-1 Advanced offers all the advantages of SIMATIC S7-300 system design:

• Compact design:
  • Three RJ45 jacks for connecting to Industrial Ethernet via two independent interfaces;
    one of which is a security jack for externally safeguarding the network cell;
    automatic data rate detection by means of the autosensing, autonegotiation and autocross functions;
    the connection is made via the IE FC RJ45 Plug 180 with 180° cable outlet or via a standard patch cable
  • 2-pin plug-in terminal strip for connection of the 24 V DC external supply voltage
  • Diagnostics LEDs for indicating the operational and communication status
• Simple installation;
  the CP 343-1 Advanced is mounted on the S7-300 mounting rail and connected to adjacent modules by means of the bus connector. There are no slot rules.
• The CP 343-1 Advanced can be operated without a fan;
  no backup battery is required.
• In combination with IM 360/361, the CP 343-1 Advanced can also be used in an expansion rack (ER).
• The module can be replaced without the need for a programming device
• C-PLUG (configuration plug) is included in the scope of delivery as a removable storage medium (cannot be operated without C-PLUG)