Siemens | Simatic S7 6GK7242-8DP00-0XA0

Product Details

• Part Number 1 6GK7242-8DP00-0XA0

Product Description

Siemens 6GK7242-8DP00-0XA0 is a Communication Processor for the Simatic S7 product family.

From a maintenance perspective, controller hardware forms a central decision-making element in the system, processing configured logic and exchanging information with I/O, operator, and communication components as supported by the installed platform. Connection and configuration should follow the requirements of the platform.

Within an S7 installation, the exact hardware order number determines supported interfaces and configuration behavior. System and software compatibility should be checked before replacement. Its role should remain distinct from that of similarly named assemblies.

In the signal path, this approach helps preserve the intended system function while keeping selection aligned with the documented ratings, capacity, and compatibility requirements. Service decisions should reflect the configured signal and control function.

Product Documentation

• Part Notes

  SIEMENS SIMATIC NET CP 242-8 COMMUNICATIONS PROCESSOR FOR CONNECTION OF A SIMATIC S7-200 WITH PROFIBUS DP AND AS-INTERFACE

  Product cancelled by Siemens 02.01.2017 without replacement

• Cancellation Notice

  Product cancelled by Siemens 02.01.2017 without replacement

• Common Part Typos 6GK7242-8DP00-0XAO, 6GK7242-8DP00-OXA0, 6GK7242-8DP0O-0XA0, 6GK7242-8DPO0-0XA0, 6GK72428DP000XA0, 6GK72428DP000XAO, 6GK72428DP00OXA0, 6GK72428DP0O0XA0, 6GK72428DPO00XA0

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