Siemens 6ES7138-4CF03-0AB0 Communication Processor

Product Description

Model: Siemens 6ES7138-4CF03-0AB0, CP 443-5 Extended Communications Processor, SIMATIC NET family, designed for SIMATIC S7-400 / S7-400H redundant PLC systems. This module connects S7-400 PLC to PROFIBUS DP fieldbus and acts as DP master station. It supports S7 communication, PG/OP programming communication and S5-compatible communication. Equipped with comprehensive diagnostic functions and time synchronization. It plugs into S7-400 rack backplane bus, serving as core PROFIBUS communication component for DCS and large automation projects.

Specifications

1. Type: CP443-5 Extended PROFIBUS DP Communications Processor
2. Compatible PLC: SIMATIC S7-400 / S7-400H
3. Interface: 1 × PROFIBUS, 9-pin Sub-D RS485 connector
4. Baud Rate: 9.6 kbit/s ~ 12 Mbit/s
5. Power Supply: 5VDC from backplane bus, typical power consumption 3W
6. Communication Functions: PROFIBUS DP master, S7 communication, PG/OP communication, S5 compatible communication
7. Connections: Max.48 S7 connections; max.32 open communication connections
8. Configuration Software: STEP7 V5.4 SP4 or higher / TIA Portal V12 and above
9. Environment: Operating temperature 0℃ ~ +60℃; storage -40℃ ~ +70℃; relative humidity 5%~95%, non-condensing
10. Protection Class: IP20 (installed inside control cabinet)
11. Diagnosis: LED status indicators, channel & bus fault diagnosis
12. Firmware Version: V7.1.9

Application

• Large plant DCS, communication between S7-400 PLC and PROFIBUS DP slave field devices
• Heavy industry automation: power plant, metallurgy, chemical, cement industry
• PROFIBUS DP master for S7-400H redundant control system
• Networking of drives, remote I/O, valve islands and field instruments
• Spare replacement & retrofit upgrade for legacy S7-400 systems
• PG/PC & HMI connection to S7-400 via PROFIBUS for commissioning

Family Models

• 6GK7443-5DX04-0XE0: Old CP443-5 Extended, obsolete, replaceable by this item
• 6GK7443-5DX05-0XE0: CP443-5 Extended standard version (this model)
• 6GK7443-5DX05-0XE1: CP443-5 Extended revised hardware
• 6AG1443-5DX05-4XE0: SIPLUS version with conformal coating, extended temperature
• 6GK7443-1EX20-0XE0: CP443-1, Industrial Ethernet comm processor for S7-400
• 6GK7443-5FX02-0XE0: CP443-5 basic (non-extended)

Dimensions & Weight

• Dimensions (S7-400 single-width module): H290mm × W25mm × D210mm
• Net Weight: approx. 0.65 kg
• Gross Weight (carton + foam): approx. 0.95 kg