Siemens 6AG2542-6VX00-4XE0 SIPLUS ET 200SP CP 1542SP-1 IRC TX RAIL Communication Processor
Siemens 6AG2542-6VX00-4XE0 SIPLUS ET 200SP CP 1542SP-1 IRC TX RAIL Communication Processor
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Brand:Siemens Item No.: 6AG2542-6VX00-4XE0 Product Origin: Germany Product Dimensions:60 × 117 × 74 mm Product Weight:180 g Payment:T/T, Western Union, Credit Card Goods_stock:15 Shipping Port:Xiamen, China Lead Time:1-3 Days Condition:Brand New And Original Warranty:1 Year Certificate:COO
The Siemens 6AG2542-6VX00-4XE0 is a SIPLUS ET 200SP CP 1542SP-1 IRC TX RAIL communications processor designed for demanding railway and industrial automation applications. Based on the SIMATIC CP 1542SP-1 IRC, it provides an ET 200SP station with Industrial Ethernet connectivity and dedicated telecontrol communication capabilities.
The module is particularly well suited to remote substations, infrastructure systems, utility installations, transportation equipment, and other distributed automation applications where field stations need to exchange process information with a central control system. It supports IEC 60870-5-104, DNP3, SINAUT ST7, and TeleControl Server Basic, providing flexibility for different supervisory and telecontrol architectures.
Beyond telecontrol, the processor supports open Industrial Ethernet communication through TCP/IP, ISO-on-TCP, and UDP. IPv4/IPv6 capability, DHCP, SNMP V1, IP broadcast and multicast, secure email, and SINEMA Remote Connect support provide additional networking options for distributed installations.
The SIPLUS RAIL version adds conformal coating and an extended environmental operating range of -40 °C to +70 °C, with short-term operation up to +85 °C for 10 minutes under the applicable railway temperature profile. Its rugged construction makes it a practical communication solution for ET 200SP systems deployed where environmental conditions are more demanding than those of standard control cabinets.
Technical Specifications
Specification
Details
Product
SIPLUS ET 200SP CP 1542SP-1 IRC TX RAIL
Article Number
6AG2542-6VX00-4XE0
Base Module
6GK7542-6VX00-0XE0
Module Type
Communications Processor
System
SIMATIC ET 200SP
Industrial Ethernet Interface
1
Electrical Connections
2 through ET 200SP BusAdapter
Ethernet Architecture
Integrated switch
Transmission Rate
10–100 Mbit/s
Ethernet Connection
ET 200SP BusAdapter
Supported Open Protocols
TCP/IP, ISO-on-TCP, UDP
Telecontrol Protocols
IEC 60870-5-104, DNP3, SINAUT ST7
Telecontrol Server
TeleControl Server Basic
IP Functions
IPv4, IPv6, IP broadcast/multicast
Network Services
DHCP, SNMP V1
Secure Email
Supported
SINEMA Remote Connect
Supported
NTP Time Synchronization
Supported
Data Buffering
Supported
Maximum Data Points per Station
Up to 500
TCSB Direct Communication
Up to 3 send stations / 15 receive stations
Open Communication Connections
Up to 32
S7 Communication
Up to 16 connections
Multi-Protocol Mode
Up to 32 active connections
External Supply Voltage
24 V DC
Permissible Supply Range
19.2–28.8 V DC
Reverse Polarity Protection
Yes
Typical Power Loss
Approx. 6 W
Mounting
ET 200SP system
BusAdapter
Required
Configuration Software
STEP 7 Professional in TIA Portal
Conformal Coating
Yes
Railway Application
Yes
Operating Temperature
-40 °C to +70 °C
Short-Term Temperature
+85 °C for 10 minutes
Protection Class
IP20
Dimensions
60 × 117 × 74 mm
Weight
Approx. 180 g
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Frequently Selected Alternatives
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Where It Excels in Industrial Use
Railway and transportation automation systems requiring ruggedized ET 200SP communication
Remote terminal units and substations communicating with centralized control centers
SCADA connections using IEC 60870-5-104, DNP3, or SINAUT ST7
Industrial Ethernet networks supporting distributed ET 200SP stations
Remote monitoring applications with store-and-forward data buffering
Infrastructure systems requiring IPv4/IPv6, TCP/IP, UDP, or ISO-on-TCP communication
Harsh industrial installations exposed to temperature extremes, humidity, dust, salt spray, or vibration
Key Strengths at a Glance
SIPLUS ET 200SP CP 1542SP-1 IRC TX RAIL communications processor
Based on the SIMATIC CP 1542SP-1 IRC, article number 6GK7542-6VX00-0XE0
Industrial Ethernet communication at 10/100 Mbit/s
Supports IEC 60870-5-104, DNP3, and SINAUT ST7 telecontrol protocols
Connects ET 200SP stations with TeleControl Server Basic and compatible control centers
Supports open Industrial Ethernet communication using TCP/IP, ISO-on-TCP, and UDP
IPv4 and IPv6 support with DHCP, SNMP V1, IP broadcast/multicast, and secure email functions
SINEMA Remote Connect support for remote connectivity
Integrated Ethernet switch with two electrical connections through the required ET 200SP BusAdapter
Data buffering for interrupted control-center connections
Conformal-coated construction for demanding environmental conditions
-40 °C to +70 °C operating temperature, with +85 °C permitted for 10 minutes under the specified railway temperature profile
Technical FAQs
1. What is the primary function of the 6AG2542-6VX00-4XE0?
The module is a communications processor for connecting an ET 200SP station to Industrial Ethernet and to supervisory control centers using telecontrol protocols such as IEC 60870-5-104, DNP3, and SINAUT ST7.
2. Which telecontrol protocols are supported?
The CP 1542SP-1 IRC supports IEC 60870-5-104, DNP3, and SINAUT ST7. It can also communicate with TeleControl Server Basic for centralized monitoring and control applications.
3. Does the module support standard Industrial Ethernet communication?
Yes. Open Industrial Ethernet communication includes TCP/IP, ISO-on-TCP, and UDP. The module also supports IP broadcast and multicast functions.
4. What Ethernet transmission speed does the module provide?
The Industrial Ethernet interface supports transmission rates from 10 to 100 Mbit/s. The Ethernet connection is provided through an ET 200SP BusAdapter.
5. Is a BusAdapter required for Ethernet connectivity?
Yes. The CP 1542SP-1 IRC uses an ET 200SP BusAdapter for its Industrial Ethernet connection. Depending on the installation, suitable electrical or optical BusAdapter variants can be selected.
6. Can the module communicate with a control center when the connection is interrupted?
Yes. The communications processor provides data buffering so that relevant telecontrol data can be stored during communication interruptions and transferred when the connection is restored.
7. How many control-center stations can be connected directly through TeleControl Server Basic?
For direct communication with TeleControl Server Basic, the module supports up to three stations in the send direction and up to fifteen stations in the receive direction under the specified configuration conditions.
8. Does the CP 1542SP-1 IRC support IPv6?
Yes. IPv4 and IPv6 are supported. Additional network functions include DHCP, SNMP V1, IP broadcast/multicast, and secure email communication.
9. How is the module configured?
The CP 1542SP-1 IRC is configured using STEP 7 Professional in TIA Portal. The engineering environment is used to configure Industrial Ethernet parameters, telecontrol communication, network settings, diagnostics, and related communication functions.
10. What power supply does the module require?
The communications processor uses an external 24 V DC supply with a permissible range of 19.2 to 28.8 V DC. The module has reverse-polarity protection and a typical effective power loss of approximately 6 W.
