Application and properties
1.7 Configuration examples
CP 1242-7
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Operating Instructions, 09/2011, C79000-G8976-C247-02
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Direct communication between two S7-1200 stations
In this configuration, two SIMATIC S7-1200 stations communicate directly with each other
using the CP 1242-7 via the GSM network. Each CP 1242-7 has a fixed IP address. The
relevant service of the GSM network provider must allow this.