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CP 1243-8 IRC
SIMATIC NET
S7-1200 - TeleControl
CP 1243-8 IRC
Operating Instructions
06/2015
C79000-G8976-C385-01
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Preface
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Application and properties
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LEDs and connectors
Installation, connecting up,
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commissioning
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Configuration and operation
Programming the program
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blocks (OUC)
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Diagnostics and upkeep
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Technical data
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Approvals
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Dimension drawings
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  • Page 1 ___________________ CP 1243-8 IRC Preface ___________________ Application and properties ___________________ SIMATIC NET LEDs and connectors Installation, connecting up, ___________________ commissioning S7-1200 - TeleControl CP 1243-8 IRC ___________________ Configuration and operation Programming the program ___________________ blocks (OUC) Operating Instructions ___________________ Diagnostics and upkeep...
  • Page 2 Note the following: WARNING Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems.

  • Page 3: Preface

    Preface Preface Validity of this manual This document contains information on the following product: ● CP 1243-8 IRC Article number 6GK7 243-8RX30-0XE0 Hardware product version 1 Firmware version V2.1 The CP is the communications processor for connection of the SIMATIC S7-1200 via public or private infrastructures to a telecontrol master station.
  • Page 4 You will also find information about the diagnostics options of the device. Current manual release on the Internet You will also find the current version of this manual on the Internet pages of Siemens Industry Online Support under at the following address: Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/21162/man)
  • Page 5 Siemens recommends strongly that you regularly check for product updates. For the secure operation of Siemens products and solutions, it is necessary to take suitable preventive action (e.g. cell protection concept) and integrate each component into a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial security concept.
  • Page 6 Preface Firmware The firmware is signed and encrypted. This ensures that only firmware created by Siemens can be downloaded to the device. Training, Service & Support You will find information on Training, Service & Support in the multi--language document "DC_support_99.pdf" on the data medium supplied with the documentation.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    The CP proxy .......................... 49 4.6.3 Points to note when configuring the proxy ................50 4.6.4 Exporting configuration data ....................55 Configuration in STEP 7 Basic ....................57 4.7.1 Overview of the configuration ....................57 CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 8 Technical specifications of the CP ..................105 Pin assignment of the socket for the external power supply ..........106 Pinout of the Ethernet interface ................... 107 Approvals ............................109 Dimension drawings ..........................113 CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 9 Connecting cables for connecting the CP to Ethernet ............130 C.4.2 Connecting cables for connecting the modem of the TS Module RS232 ......131 C.4.3 Cables for the WAN connection of the modems ..............133 Documentation references ........................135 Index..............................139 CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 10 Table of contents CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 11: Application And Properties

    The CP is the communications processor for connection of the SIMATIC S7-1200 via public or private infrastructures to a telecontrol master station. You will find the possible application of the telecontrol master station in the section Properties of the CP (Page 11). CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 12 7) for communication via different telecontrol networks. Functions and services of the telecontrol protocol ● Communication with the control center An S7-1200 station with a CP 1243-8 IRC communicates via LAN/WAN with the master station. ● SMS / E-mail Event-driven, the CP can send SMS messages to mobile telephones and e-mails to PCs with an Internet connection.
  • Page 13 For a description of the configurable Security functions, refer to the section Security functions (Page 89). You will find an overview of the possible transmission options in the section Connection to various network types (Page 21). CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 14 ● Sending e-mails In contrast to the corresponding service of telecontrol communication (see above), to transfer e-mails via OUC, program blocks TMAIL_C need to be used, see section Programming the program blocks (OUC) (Page 97). CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 15: Other Services And Properties

    For more information, refer to the section Time-of-day synchronization (Page 47). ● Access to the Web server of the CPU With the aid of the Web server of the CPU, you can read out module data from the station. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 16 MSCsec supports authentication of the communications partners and data encryption with a user name and password. In addition to this, the shared automatically generated key is renewed between the communications partners at configurable intervals. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 17 ● STARTTLS / SMTPS For the secure transfer of e-mails ● HTTPS For secure access to the Web server of the CPU ● SNMPv3 For secure transmission of network analysis information safe from eavesdropping CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 18: Performance Data And Configuration Limits

    The partners can be linked redundantly. In addition to this, inter-station communication with up to 4 S7 stations with a CP 1243-8 IRC can be operated via the master station. ● TCP connections The CP can establish connections to up to 4 communications partners (S7 stations).

  • Page 19: Requirements For Operation

    ● For communication via WAN networks (dedicated line, dial-up / GSM / wireless network): A TS module You will find the TS modules in the telecontrol accessories program, refer to the appendix TS modules (Page 115). A TS basic device (TS Adapter) is not required. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 20 The use of the two STEP 7 products is described in the section Configuration and operation (Page 45). Downloading the support package from the Internet You will find the support package on the Internet pages of Siemens Industry Support under at the following address. Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/14667/dl) Installation of the support package for STEP 7 Basic Install the support package in STEP 7 using the menu command "Options"...

  • Page 21: Connection To Various Network Types

    IP-based communication via mobile wireless networks (GSM/GPRS, UMTS, LTE) The following table provides an overview of the supported network types, the devices to be used in the station and in the communications partner and the protocols or services used. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 22 ● SCALANCE M874/M876: /10/ (Page 137) ● SCALANCE S: /12/ (Page 138) ● Connecting cables between TS Module RS232 and modems: Connecting cables for connecting the modem of the TS Module RS232 (Page 131) CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 23: Configuration Examples

    ● An S7-300 that only communicates via the Internet. ● An S7-300 that communicates via the mobile wireless network and the Internet. ● An S7-1200 with CP 1243-8 IRC that communicates via the mobile wireless network and the Internet. All three stations use the transport protocol MSC (or MSCsec).
  • Page 24 The connection to the Ethernet network, in this example a fiber-optic cable, is implemented using SCALANCE X switches. Copper cable is also possible as the medium. Figure 1-2 Communication via an Ethernet network (optical medium) CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 25 SINAUT ST7cc/ST7sc via the Internet. The CPs are connected via their Ethernet interface. VPN tunnels are established via the ADSL router SCALANCE M812. Figure 1-3 Communication via the Internet with VPN tunnels CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 26 ● One Ethernet interface for connection to the Internet (via a SCALANCE M812 router) ● Serial interface with TS modules RS-232 for connection to the dedicated line Figure 1-4 Communication of an S7-1200 via redundant paths CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 27 In this case, the CP 1243-8 would need to be connected to the wireless device via a TS module RS-232. In this configuration a dedicated line network would need to be configured in STEP 7 V5. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 28 ● E-mails sent as a result of calling the program block TMAIL_C. You will find information on the blocks in the section Programming the program blocks (OUC) (Page 97). You will find the description of the programming in the STEP 7 information system. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 29: Leds And Connectors

    Open the upper or lower cover of the housing by pulling it down or up as shown by the arrows in the illustration. The covers extend beyond the housing to give you a grip. Figure 2-1 Opening the covers of the housing CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 30: Leds

    LED colors and illustration of the LED statuses The LED symbols in the following tables have the following significance: Table 2- 3 Meaning of the LED symbols Symbol LED status ON (steady light) Flashing Not relevant CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 31 Running (RUN) without serious error green Partner not connected flashing green Starting up • Module fault • flashing red Backplane bus error • Invalid STEP 7 project data • Loading firmware. flashing red-green CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 32 Connection to Industrial Ethernet exists CPU in RUN. green Connection to Industrial Ethernet exists CPU in STOP flashing green No connection to Industrial Ethernet Duplicate IP address detected in the Ether- net network flashing red CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 33 Configuration of the telecontrol communica- tion via both interfaces error-free and ena- green bled. Connections established to all partners via Ethernet. At least one connection established via the serial interface. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 34 * With configured dial-up network connections, a connection is shown as being established or the partner as being reacha- ble if the connection has been established and least once and then not aborted. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 35: Electrical Connectors

    (Page 106). Figure 2-2 Socket for the 24 V DC power supply Note You only need to connect the external power supply if you use a TS module on the CP. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 36: Ethernet Interface X1P1

    Serial connection for TS module Connector for TS module The connector for a TS module is located on the left-hand side of the CP under the cover. See also section Installing, connecting up and commissioning (Page 39). CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 37: Installation, Connecting Up, Commissioning

    Notices about use in hazardous areas WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD DO NOT OPEN WHEN ENERGIZED. WARNING The device may only be operated in an environment with pollution degree 1 or 2 (see IEC 60664-1). CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 38: Notices About Use In Hazardous Areas According To Atex

    Notices about use in hazardous areas according to ATEX WARNING Requirements for the cabinet/enclosure To comply with EU Directive 94/9 (ATEX95), the enclosure or cabinet must meet the requirements of at least IP54 in compliance with EN 60529. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 39: Notices About Use In Hazardous Areas According To Ul Hazloc

    Prior to installation, connecting up and commissioning, read the relevant sections in the system manual "S7-1200 Programmable Controller", refer to the documentation in the Appendix. When installing and connecting up, keep to the procedures described in the system manual "S7-1200 Programmable Controller". CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 40 30 mm 15 mm faces (examples) CP 1242-7, CP 1243-1, CP 1243-7, CP 1243-8 IRC 30 mm 15 mm * Width B: The distance between the edge of the housing and the center of the hole in the DIN rail mounting clip You will find detailed dimensions of the module in the section Dimension drawings (Page 113).
  • Page 41 Slot to the left of the CP only for TS module To the left of the CP 1243-8 IRC only a TS module can be inserted. If you insert another module to the left of the CP, this will damage this module.
  • Page 42 Technical data (Page 105). Note Turning off the station when plugging/pulling the CP Do not only turn off the power supply to the CP. Always turn off the power supply for the entire station. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 43 Only one CP 1243-8 can be inserted. TS module: Left (to the left of the CP) • To the left of the CP 1243-8 IRC only a TS module can be inserted. Connecting the power supply The pinning of the power output of the CPU is printed on the...
  • Page 44 1. Pull down the two lower DIN rail clamps on the rear of the devices with a slotted screwdriver. This releases the locking mechanism. 2. Swing the devices out of the DIN rail profile to the front. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 45: Configuration And Operation

    You will find the required STEP 7 products and versions in the section Requirements for operation (Page 19). Note Configuration of connections Remember to create the connections to be used by the CP in the STEP 7 V5 project. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 46: Connection Partners And Connection Establishment

    With telecontrol communication, the S7 CPU or the PC in the master station of the connection partner. Connection establishment In systems with a CP 1243-8 IRC which partner establishes a connection depends on the type of communication and the relevant configuration. A connection is established depending on the network type: ●...

  • Page 47: Acknowledgment

    Configuring time-of-day synchronization Configuration in STEP 7 V5 If you configure the time-of-day synchronization for the proxy in STEP 7 V5, this information is adopted when you import the configuration data in STEP 7 Basic. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 48: Configuration In Step 7 V5

    When configuring in STEP 7 V5, follow the steps described in the system manual SINAUT ST7 volume 2 "Software". For the manual see /3/ (Page 136). You will find special features of the configuration of the CP or its proxy in the following sections. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 49: The Cp Proxy

    You will find the module in the catalog of HW Config under the name "PROXY CP1243-8 IRC". Figure 4-1 "PROXY CP1243-8 IRC" in the catalog as the substitute for the CP 1243-8 IRC 3. Configure the proxy as a TIM 3V-IE Advanced. Points to note when configuring are described below.

  • Page 50: Points To Note When Configuring The Proxy

    The proxy is configured to connect to the Internet as a GPRS station via an MD720. – Neutral On the Ethernet interface, there is normal TCP/IP communication with the ST7 protocol. The proxy is not connected via GPRS and the MSC protocol is not activated. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 51 The configuration of the sending of SMS messages is not possible for the proxy in STEP 7. You can arrange for the sending of SMS messages in STEP 7 Basic for every data point. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 52 4.6 Configuration in STEP 7 V5 ● No loading of firmware The loading of firmware files on a CP 1243-8 IRC is not supported. TS modules in the "Interfaces“ tab TS modules are used to connect the serial interface of the CP to dial-up networks that are also configured in STEP 7 V5 in the “Interfaces“...
  • Page 53 ● CP with TS Module ISDN - partner (master station) with Modem MD4: – AT string for the TS Module ISDN in the station: AT&FE0\N2 – AT string for the Modem MD4 in the master station: ATS45=85$P5\N0&W$M=1 CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 54 If you double-click on the selected subscriber (proxy) in the subscriber list, you will find the corresponding entry for the expanded type in the properties dialog of the subscriber: Figure 4-6 Expanded type of the proxy in the Properties dialog of the subscriber CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 55: Exporting Configuration Data

    Opening the "SDB display" dialog The "SDB display" dialog opens. With the drop-down list box "System data blocks" you can display the contents of the individual SDBs. This is however not relevant for exporting the configuration data. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 56 A text file with the data of all SINAUT SDBs is saved in the file directory. Note TXT file for STEP 7 Basic You require this exported text file later for the configuration of the CP in STEP 7 Basic. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 57: Configuration In Step 7 Basic

    When you load the station, the project data of the station including the configuration data of the CP is stored on the CPU. You will find further information on configuration and downloading in the STEP 7 information system. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 58: Importing Configuration Data

    To minimize the risk of unauthorized access to the station, you need to enable the communications services that the CP will execute individually. You can enable all options but at least one option should be enabled. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 59: Ethernet Interface" Parameter Group

    The subscriber numbers are only displayed after you have imported the configuration data of the station from the STEP 7 project. Adoption of parameters from the STEP 7 V5 project The displayed parameters are shown alongside the corresponding parameters in STEP 7 CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 60 • MSC Security MSC protocol variant: • • MSC-S MSCsec • • Client ID Customer identification Properties Network > "Net- work Settings" User name User name SINAUT configuration tool > "MSC Station Properties" CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 61 If the CP does not receive a reply within the configured time, the keepalive frame is repeated twice. After the monitoring time elapses three times without a reply, the CP terminates and re-establishes the connection. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 62: Serial Interface" Parameter Group

    Settings" OwnSTA WAN address Properties WAN network Own WAN address (station nodes > "Network Connec- address) tion“ tab MaxTelegrammLength Max. message length Properties Network > "Net- work Settings" LocalCPUCount Number of local CPUs CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 63 "Basic Param.“ tab AT initialization Initialization string Properties Network nodes > "AT Initialization“ tab MSC initialization AT initialization sting when using MSC PIN Number PIN number Properties WAN network nodes > "Dialing Param.“ tab CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 64: Parameter Group "Partner Stations

    With this function you reset the partner configuration data to the status of an unconfigured module. Imported configuration: This output box shows the name of the text file whose configuration data you last loaded on this CP. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 65 Parameter in STEP 7 Basic / Parameter in STEP 7 V5 Configuration in STEP 7 V5 Remarks Professional SubscriberID Automatically assigned iden- tifier Subscriber Number Subscriber number SINAUT configuration tool > Subscriber administration CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 66: Parameter Group "Communication With The Cpu

    You will find details of how the send buffer works (storing and sending events) as well as the options for transferring data in the section Process image, type of transmission, event classes (Page 72). CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 67: Parameter Group "Snmp

    The "Interfaces" MIB object provides status information about the CP interfaces. – IP (IPv4 and IPv6) – ICMP – TCP – UDP – SNMP The other groups of the MIB II standard are not supported: – Address Translation (AT) – EGP – Transmission CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 68: Configuring Data Points And Messages

    Configuration and operation 4.7 Configuration in STEP 7 Basic ● Siemens Automation MIB The following exceptions / restrictions apply to the CP. Write access is permitted only for the following MIB objects of the system group: – sysContact – sysLocation –...
  • Page 69 Project > directory of the relevant station > Local modules > CP 1200 Figure 4-11 Configuring data points and messages You will find more information on configuration in the following sections and in the STEP 7 information system. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 70: Datapoint Types

    DWORD / REAL Data (Data Output) ARRAY [1...12] of Dat12D_R DINT / UDINT / Parameters (Parameter Par12D_R DWORD / REAL Output) See below, section "1: Mirroring back” See below, section "2: Block of data” CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 71: Data Point Configuration

    Data point configuration Note Status identifiers The CP 1243-8 IRC does not supply any status identifiers. Below you will find notes on the individual parameters of the data points of the CP 1243-8 IRC. If the tooltips of STEP 7 refer to sections in the information system that are valid for several CP types, the particular behavior of the CP 1243-8 is described at this point.

  • Page 72: Process Image, Type Of Transmission, Event Classes

    The values are sent only after querying by the communications partner (see below “Transfer after call“) or along with a message from the send buffer that needs to be transferred immediately. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 73 The current value at the time is transferred only after being called by the communications partner. ● Every value triggered The data point is configured as an event. Each value change is entered in the send buffer in chronological order. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 74: Cpu Scan Cycle

    "Communication with the CPU" parameter group with the "Max. number of write jobs" parameter. The values whose number exceeds this value are then written in the next or one of the following cycles. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 75: Trigger" Tab

    Transferring the value of a data point configured as an event You specify whether the value of a data point is transferred to the communications partner immediately after the trigger fires or after a delay in the "Transmission mode" parameter. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 76: Threshold Value Trigger

    In the integration threshold value calculation, it is not the absolute value of the deviation of the process value from the last stored value that is evaluated but rather the integrated deviation. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 77 With the changes in the process value shown in the example, the threshold value trigger fires twice: ● At the time 3.5 s: The value of the integrated deviation is at 2.0. The new process value stored in the send buffer is 20.5. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 78: Analog Value Preprocessing

    In these cases, the read process value of the data point is entered in the image memory of the CP before the preprocessing cycle of the threshold value calculation (500 ms) elapses. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 79 Sequence of the analog value preprocessing options The values of analog inputs configured as an event are processed on the CPU according to the following scheme: Figure 4-12 Sequence of the analog value preprocessing CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 80 As soon as a value is acquired in the overflow or underflow range, mean value generation is stopped. The value 32767 / 7FFF or -32768 / 8000 is saved as an invalid mean value for the current mean value calculation period and sent with the next message. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 81 If the value returns to the measuring range before the fault suppression time elapses, the current value is transferred. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 82 The following values can be configured for the module as the smoothing factor. ● 1 = No smoothing ● 4 = Weak smoothing ● 32 = Medium smoothing ● 64 = Strong smoothing CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 83 3.999 -0.004 (unipolar / life zero) -4864 ED00 -3.518 1.185 -17.59 Underrange (bipolar) -27649 93FF -20.001 -100.004 -32512 8100 -23.516 -117.593 Undershoot / wire break -32768 8000 < -3.518 < 1.185 < -17.593 CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 84: Messages

    Project > directory of the relevant station > Local modules > CP For the view in STEP 7, refer to the section Configuring data points and messages (Page 68). CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 85 If this option is enabled in STEP 7, a status is output on the CP that provides information about the processing status of the sent message. The status is written to a PLC tag of the type DWORD that is specified in the "External status" box. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 86 Certificate chain from the server could not be verified with the root certificate of the CP. 8421 Internal error occurred. Execution was stopped. 8450 Action not executed: Mailbox not available / unreachable. Try again later. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 87 CPU in the message. To do this, you configure a PLC tag whose value is integrated in the message. The value is entered in the message text instead of the placeholder $$. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 88: Character Set Sms

    In the message editor ("Messages" entry in STEP 7), you configure the individual e-mails, see section Messages (Page 84). E-mail configuration With the default setting of the SMTP port 25, the CP transfers unencrypted e-mails. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 89: Security Functions

    Note the range and application of the security functions of the CP in the section Other services and properties (Page 15). For the configuration limits, see section Performance data and configuration limits (Page 18). The security functions are configured in STEP 7 Basic. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 90: Vpn

    ● Protection of computers and their communication within and automation network ● Secure remote access from a PC/PG to automation devices or networks protected by security modules via public networks. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 91: Addressing The Cp When Using Vpn

    4. Configure the properties of the VPN group 5. Configure local VPN properties of the two CPs You will find a detailed description of the individual steps in the following paragraphs of this section. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 92 Otherwise the certificates used are evaluated as valid and the secure communication will work. Following connection establishment, the CP synchronizes its time of day with the PC because the ST7cc/sc PC is the time master if telecontrol communication is enabled. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 93: Vpn Communication With Softnet Security Client (Pc / Engineering Station)

    1. Deactivate the option “Learn internal nodes" under "settings" > "SOFTNET Security client-settings". The lower-level node initially disappears from the tunnel list. 2. In the tunnel overview , select the required connection to the CP. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 94: Cp As Passive Subscriber Of Vpn Connections

    IP rules in advanced firewall mode If you set up S7 connections with a VPN tunnel between the CP and a communications partner, you will need to adapt the local firewall settings of the CP: CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 95: Online Diagnostics And Downloading To Station With The Firewall Activated

    ● Separate the two IP addresses only using a hyphen. Correct: 192.168.10.0-192.168.10.255 ● Do not enter any other characters between the two IP addresses. Incorrect: 192.168.10.0 - 192.168.10.255 If you enter the range incorrectly, the firewall rule will not be used. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 96: Access To The Web Server

    The assignment of the half byte with the time status (low nibble of byte 3 of Rec- TimeStamp_2) Bit No. Value Meaning Time is invalid Time is valid Standard time Daylight saving time Not used Not used CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 97: Programming The Program Blocks (Ouc)

    ● TSEND V4.0 / TRCV V4.0 Sending and receiving data via TCP or ISOonTCP ● TMAIL_C V4.0 Sending e-mails The program block can be found in STEP 7 in the "Instructions > Communication > Open User Communication" window. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 98 If an existing connection is aborted by the communications partner or due to disturbances on the network, the connection must also be terminated by calling TDISCON. Make sure that you take this into account in your programming. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 99: Diagnostics And Upkeep

    CP is stored. You obtain the following static information on the selected module: ● General information on the module General information on the module ● Diagnostics status Information on the diagnostics status ● Ethernet port Address and statistical information CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 100: Downloading Firmware

    New firmware versions of the CP If a new firmware version is available for the module, you will find this on the Internet pages of Siemens Industry Online Support under the following entry ID: CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 101 CP's new firmware file to the station. Requirements in the CPU configuration 1. Open the corresponding project on the engineering station. 2. Select the CPU of the station involved in STEP 7. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 102 Web server), you can continue as described in the next section "Downloading firmware". If you terminate the connection to the Web server, the next time you can log in with the Web server without downloading the certificate using HTTP. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 103: Module Replacement

    CP without needing to download the project data to the station again. When the station starts up again, the new CP reads the project data from the CPU. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 104 Diagnostics and upkeep 6.3 Module replacement CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 105: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical specifications of the CP Table 7- 1 Technical specifications of the CP 1243-8 IRC Technical specifications Article number 6GK7 243-8RX30-0XE0 Attachment to Industrial Ethernet Quantity Design RJ-45 jack Properties 100BASE-TX, IEEE 802.3-2005, half duplex/full duplex, autocrossover, autonego-...

  • Page 106: Pin Assignment Of The Socket For The External Power Supply

    **You will find further characteristics and performance data in the section Application and properties (Page 11). Pin assignment of the socket for the external power supply Figure 7-1 Socket for the external 24 VDC power supply (view from above) CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 107: Pinout Of The Ethernet Interface

    Table 7- 3 Pin assignment of the Ethernet interface View of the RJ-45 jack Signal name Assignment Transmit data + TD_N Transmit data - Receive data + Ground Ground RD_N Receive data - Ground Ground CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 108 Technical data 7.3 Pinout of the Ethernet interface CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 109: Approvals

    DE-76181 Karlsruhe Germany You will find the EC Declaration of Conformity for this product on the Internet at the following address: Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/21162/cert) Filter settings: Entry type: "Certificates" Certificate Type: “EU Declaration of Conformity" CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 110 Applied standard: ● EN 50581:2012 cULus Underwriters Laboratories Inc. meets ● Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.: UL 508 Listed (industrial control devices) ● Canadian Standards Association: CSA C22.2 No. 142 (process control equipment) CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 111 SIMATIC NET products are regularly submitted to the relevant authorities and approval centers for approvals relating to specific markets and applications. If you require a list of the current approvals for individual devices, consult your Siemens contact or check the Internet pages of Siemens Industry Online Support: Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/21162/cert)
  • Page 112 Approvals CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 113: Dimension Drawings

    Dimension drawings Note All dimensions in the drawings of the CP are in millimeters. Figure B-1 Front view and side view left CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 114 Dimension drawings Figure B-2 From above CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 115: Accessories

    You can see the structure of a TS module in the figure. ① TS module, here: TS Module Modem ② Plug-in connection between TS module and CP ③ Interface to the WAN (under the front panel) Figure C-1 TS module CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 116 You will find a brief description of the TS modules below. You will find the detailed description and the general technical specifications of the TS modules in the manual, see /4/ (Page 136). CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 117: Ts Module Modem

    Pin assignment and signal description of analog modem port Figure Pin no. Signal name Signal direction Comments Bi-directional Incoming wire pair Analog phone cable Using the supplied analog phone cable, you connect the RJ11-socket to a phone socket. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 118 • Greece • Netherlands • Czech Republic • Great Britain • Norway • Hungary • Ireland • Austria • USA • Cyprus For information on approval in other countries, please contact Technical Support. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 119: Ts Module Isdn

    Connector pin assignment and description of the signals of the S interface/ISDN interface Figure Pin number Signal name RX– TX– ISDN phone cable Using the supplied ISDN telephone cable, you connect the RJ-45 socket with an ISDN S socket. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 120: Ts Module Rs232

    • Hungary • Ireland • Portugal • Cyprus For information on approval in other countries, please contact Technical Support. C.1.4 TS Module RS232 Product package Designation Article number TS Module RS232 6ES7 972-0MS00-0XA0 CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 121 Ready to send - the DCE is able to transfer the data incom- Input ing from the DTE. Schirm On connector housing DCE = data communication equipment Modem or ISDN-TA DTE =data terminal equipment CP (or TS adapter) CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 122: Ts Module Gsm

    For the antenna, refer to the section Antenna (Page 129). CSD data connection (Circuit Switched Data) For outgoing calls, the TS Module GSM supports GPRS and CSD data connections. For incoming calls, only CSD data connections are accepted. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 123 • USA • Nicaragua • Russia • Peru • Argentina • Philippines • Bosnia • Serbia • Brazil • Taiwan • Chile • Ukraine • Ecuador • UAE (United Arab Emirates) • India CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 124: Modems

    The modems MD2, MD3 and MD4 are fitted into an S7-300 housing. Figure C-3 SINAUT ST7 modem MDx Connection and installation The modems are connected to the serial modem interface of the relevant TS module. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 125 Adapter for mounting the modems MD2/MD3/M4 on a 35 mm DIN standard rail * You will find the description of the plug-in cables in the section Cables for the WAN connection of the modems (Page 133). CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 126: Modem Md720

    ● CSD communication for maintenance and for data connections Current manual version and further information on the Internet You will find the current version of the manual and further information (e.g. FAQs) on the following Internet page of Siemens Industry Online Support: 22502072 (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/22502072) Accessories For the antenna, refer to the section Antenna (Page 129).
  • Page 127 The partner for the remote connection can be an analog modem, an ISDN modem or a GSM modem. ● Controlling the MD720 using AT commands You can control the MD720 from a locally connected application or manually with a terminal program connected locally. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 128 ● SIMATIC S7-300/400 via classic or Ethernet TIM module (only using CSD) For project-specific solutions for connecting a SIMATIC S7-300 to the GSM network, please contact Siemens Industry Online Support. You will find an example of an application with the corresponding documentation on the following Internet page: 27038105 (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/27038105)

  • Page 129: Antenna

    The connection partner is configured in the program blocks. Antenna The following antenna is available for use in mobile wireless networks and can be installed both indoors and outdoors. The antenna must be ordered separately. Antenna ANT794-4MR Figure C-6 Antenna ANT794-4MR CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 130: Connecting Cables

    SMA connector, including installation bracket, screws, wall plugs. You will find detailed information in the documentation of the device. You will find this on the Internet on the pages of Siemens Industry Online Support under the following entry ID: 23119005 (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/23119005) Connecting cables C.4.1...

  • Page 131: Connecting Cables For Connecting The Modem Of The Ts Module Rs232

    Cable with one end without connector for connecting the TS module (RS-232) to a third-party modem or wireless device (RS-232) Cable length 2.5 m The following figures show the assembly of the connecting cables. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 132 Accessories C.4 Connecting cables Figure C-8 Assembly of the standard connecting cable 6NH7701-4AL Figure C-9 Assembly of the standard connecting cable 6NH7701-5AN CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 133: Cables For The Wan Connection Of The Modems

    Connecting cable with RJ-12 and RJ-45 plug to connect an MD4 modem (RJ-12) with an ISDN-S jack (RJ-45). Cable length 6 m The adapter cable is no longer available as separate spare part. CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 134 Accessories C.4 Connecting cables CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 135: Documentation References

    Documentation references Where to find Siemens documentation ● Article numbers You will find the article numbers for the Siemens products of relevance here in the following catalogs: – SIMATIC NET - Industrial Communication / Industrial Identification, catalog IK PI – SIMATIC - Products for Totally Integrated Automation and Micro Automation, catalog...
  • Page 136 Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/21162/man) SIMATIC NET TeleControl SINAUT ST7 System Manual - Volume 1: Station control system - Band 2: Software Siemens AG entry ID: 89373234 (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/89373234) SIMATIC TS Adapter modular Device Manual Siemens AG Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/16006) SIMATIC NET MODEM MD2 Operating Instructions Siemens AG Link: (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/17163799)
  • Page 137 SCALANCE M812, M816 Operating Instructions Siemens AG Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/15984) /10/ SIMATIC NET SCALANCE M874/M876 Operating Instructions Siemens AG Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/15987/man) /11/ SIMATIC NET Industrial Ethernet Security Basics and Application Configuration Manual Siemens AG Link: (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/18701555) CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 138 Documentation references /12/ /12/ SIMATIC NET Industrial Ethernet Security SCALANCE S Commissioning and Installation Manual Siemens AG Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/15327/man) /13/ SIMATIC NET Diagnostics and configuration with SNMP Diagnostics manual Siemens AG Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/15392/man) CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

  • Page 139: Index

    Firmware version, 3 Forced image mode, 73 Frame memory, 19, 73 Passive VPN connection establishment, 94 PG/OP connections, 18 Priority in the scan cycle, 74 Product name, 4 Gateway, 94 Program blocks, 14 Glossary, 5 CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...
  • Page 140 Support package, 20, 20 System data blocks, 55 Threshold value trigger, 76 TIM, 11 TIM 3V-IE Advanced, 11 Time-of-day synchronization, 15 Training, 6 Transmission mode, 76 Trigger tag - resetting, 75, 85 Unsolicited, 76 CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01...

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