The CP 1543-1 features all the advantages of the SIMATIC S7-1500 design:

• Compact design:
  • One RJ45 jack for connecting to Industrial Ethernet;
    automatic data rate detection using autosensing, autocrossing and autonegotiation;
    the connection is made via the IE FC RJ45 Plug 180 with 180° cable outlet or via a standard patch cable
  • The module is supplied with power via the integrated backplane bus
  • Three LEDs for displaying the operational and communications status of the module and one LED under the front cover for the Ethernet interface to display ACTIVITY and LINK.
• Simple installation:
  The CP 1543-1 is mounted on the rail of the S7-1500 and connected to the adjacent modules by means of the bus connectors.
• The CP 1543-1 can be operated without a fan; no backup battery is required.
• The module can be replaced without the need for a programming device.