Configured for connection of SIMATIC S7-400 to Industrial Ethernet over ISO, TCP/IP, and UDP, the Siemens 6GK7443-1EX20-0XE0 (6GK7443-1EX20-0XE0 Communications Processor CP 443-1) provides direct physical and electrical execution. The module manages dedicated automation network services across S7 communication, fetch/write, and SEND/RECEIVE protocols while acting as a hardware gateway between the controller backplane and external distributed field architectures.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 6GK7443-1EX20-0XE0 |
| Brand | Siemens |
| Origin | Germany |
| Weight | 0.7 kg (Net Weight) |
| Dimensions | 25 x 290 x 210 mm |
| Operating Temp | 0 deg C to +60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 1.4 A via 5 V DC backplane bus |
| Power Loss | 7.25 - 8.6 W |
| Number of Interfaces | 2 x RJ45 ports (Industrial Ethernet) |
| Transfer Rate | 10 ... 100 Mbit/s (Autosensing) |
| Max Modules per CPU | 14 total (Up to 4 as PROFINET IO Controllers) |
| Active Connections | 128 multi-protocol maximum |
| Protection Class | IP20 |
The communications processor utilizes an integrated ERTEC 400 real-time switch to execute deterministic network distribution directly through its dual RJ45 interfaces. It operates natively as a PROFINET IO Controller, handling up to 64 open communication links via SEND/RECEIVE blocks with and without RFC1006 multicast compliance. The hardware configuration executes backplane bus communication velocity licenses to sustain concurrent multi-protocol traffic across DHCP, SNMP V2, and web-based diagnostics. The dedicated embedded ASIC guarantees firmware flash compatibility across legacy S7-400 racks, providing access protection through hardware-enforced IP access lists while suppressing packet collision cross-talk during heavy network loop traffic.
Q: How is the initial IP address assigned to the 6GK7443-1EX20-0XE0 during commissioning?
A: The module supports initialization via LAN. The network configuration can be deployed dynamically using a DHCP server, or assigned statically via STEP 7 engineering software using the Media Access Control (MAC) address over standard ISO transport protocols.
Q: What are the architecture limits when deploying multiple CP 443-1 modules per S7-400 CPU?
A: A maximum of 14 communication processors can be installed per individual S7-400 CPU rack assembly to scale total I/O density. However, out of these 14 modules, a maximum of only 4 units can be concurrently initialized and operational as active PROFINET IO Controllers.
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