Application and properties
1.6 Requirements for operation
CP 1242-7
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Operating Instructions, 09/2011, C79000-G8976-C247-02
1.6
Requirements for operation
Hardware requirements
Apart from the CP 1242-7 in the remote S7-1200, the following hardware is also required:
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A CPU with firmware version as of V2.0
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An external antenna for the CP 1242-7, see Accessories (Page 85)
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In the "Telecontrol" mode of the CP 1242-7, a PC with Internet access is required for the
central telecontrol server.
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If you intend to use TeleService via GPRS, a TeleService gateway with Internet access is
required for configurations without a telecontrol server. This is a PC on which the
"TS Gateway" software is installed, see Accessories (Page 85).
Configuration software
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Configuration tool
To configure the module, the following configuration tool is required:
STEP 7 version V11.0 SP1 or higher
For STEP 7 V11.0 SP1, you also require support package "CP 1242-7" (HSP0003001).
To configure the module with STEP 7 version V11.0, you also require the support
package "HSP0003001".
Install HSP0003001 in STEP 7 using the menu command "Options" > "Support
packages". You can install the support package from your local file system if it is already
stored there or from the Internet pages of Siemens Automation Customer Support. You
will find HSP0003001 at one of the following addresses:
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45605894 (
28919804 (
On the Internet page, select the "Entry list" tab and the "Download" entry type.
A description of installing support packages is available in the help system of STEP 7
under the search term "Support packages".
Software for communication with a telecontrol server
The CP is configured in "Telecontrol" mode.
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The telecontrol server requires the "TELECONTROL SERVER BASIC" software.
For the documentation, see References.