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Siemens 6GK7543-1AX00-0XE0 SIMATIC S7-1500 CP 1543-1 Gigabit Ethernet PLC Communication Module
Siemens 6GK7543-1AX00-0XE0 SIMATIC S7-1500 CP 1543-1 Gigabit Ethernet PLC Communication Module
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- Description
The Siemens CP 1543-1 (6GK7543-1AX00-0XE0) is a communications processor that connects a SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU to Industrial Ethernet over a single Gigabit RJ45 port, supporting TCP/IP, ISO, UDP, and S7 communication with IPv4/IPv6 addressing. It adds a stateful-inspection firewall, IPSec VPN, and IEEE 802.1X port authentication, drawing 0.35 A typical from the backplane bus.
Technical Specifications
| SKU | 6GK7543-1AX00-0XE0 |
| Brand | Siemens |
| Series | SIMATIC S7-1500 |
| Product Type Designation | CP 1543-1 |
| Ethernet Interface | 1x RJ45 port |
| Transfer Rate | 10...1000 Mbit/s |
| Supply Voltage | 15 V (backplane bus) |
| Consumed Current (backplane, 15V typical) | 0.35 A |
| Power Loss | 5.3 W |
| S7 / Multi-Protocol Connections (max.) | 118 (system dependent) |
| Open Communication (T-block) Connections (max.) | 118 |
| FTP Connections (client / server, max.) | 32 / 16 |
| VPN | IPSec |
| VPN Encryption / Hashing | AES-256, AES-192, AES-128, 3DES-168, DES-56; MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512 |
| VPN Connections (max.) | 16 |
| IP Routing | Static IP routing, up to 1 Mbps |
| Security | IEEE 802.1X (radius), stateful firewall, log file for unauthorized access |
| Ambient Temperature (vertical install) | 0...40 C |
| Protection Class | IP20 |
| Module Format | Compact module S7-1500 single width |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 35 x 142 x 129 mm |
| Net Weight | 0.35 kg |
| Max. Units per CPU | 8 (depending on CPU type) |
Certifications & Standards
- CE
- UKCA
- cULus
- KC
- RCM
- RoHS
- EAC
- ATEX
- IECEx
- ULhazloc
Selection Notes
The single Gigabit port plus IEEE 802.1X port authentication and a stateful firewall make this CP suited to S7-1500 stations that sit directly on a plant IT network needing access control, not just PROFINET machine traffic. Choose it over the CM 1542-1 when the station needs VPN, firewall, or 802.1X security rather than baseline PROFINET IO connectivity alone.
Applications
Fits SIMATIC S7-1500 stations that need a secured, routed Ethernet connection into a plant or corporate network - VPN tunneling, IP routing, and 802.1X authentication support IT/OT convergence requirements.