1 year warranty
The Siemens CP 343-2P is a communications processor module designed for connecting SIMATIC S7-300 PLCs and ET 200M distributed I/O systems to AS-Interface fieldbus networks. This module supports AS-Interface Specification V3.0 and is configurable using STEP 7 engineering software. The CP 343-2P provides master functionality for AS-Interface networks, enabling cyclic data exchange with connected AS-Interface slaves. It features configuration and protected operating modes, supports combined transaction type (CTT) slaves, and includes integrated power supply capabilities for the AS-Interface bus. The module is designed for standard S7-300 mounting on DIN rail and includes diagnostic LEDs for status monitoring. Typical applications include low-level automation tasks in manufacturing, process control, and machine automation where cost-effective sensor/actuator networking is required.
Item Details
- Brand Name: Siemens
- Manufacturer: Siemens AG
- Item Type Name: AS-Interface Communications Processor
- Product Family / Series: SIMATIC NET CP 343-2
- Model: CP 343-2P
- Part Number: 6GK7343-2AH11-0XA0
Product Specifications
- interface_type: AS-Interface Master
- as_interface_specification: V3.0
- transmission_rate: 167 kbit/s
- compatible_systems: SIMATIC S7-300, ET 200M
- configuration_software: STEP 7
- firmware_version: V3.0 or higher
- operating_temperature_vertical: 0 to 40 °C
- operating_temperature_horizontal: 0 to 60 °C
Additional Details
- Country of Origin*: DE
- Commodity Code: 85176200
- Rohs Compliant: Yes
- Unspsc: 32151701
*Country of origin may vary.
Measurements
- Weight: 0.25 kg
- Width: 40 mm
- Height: 125 mm
- Depth: 120 mm
All PLC Direct products come with a 1-year warranty. The warranty is issued by PLC Direct. Warranty coverage commences at the date of purchase. The warranty is for mechanical defects or failures not caused by human factors including but not limited to (a) incorrect installation, (b) operating the unit in sub-optimal conditions or in scenarios not recommended by the manufacturer, (c) poor unit maintenance, etc. The warranty does not cover programming or software related issues.
If the product is eligible for PLC Direct’s warranty coverage and the customer encounters an issue with the product, we will request the item is shipped to us for diagnosis and examination. Regardless of the cause of product issues, the customer will bear responsibility for the cost of shipping the unit to PLC Direct for evaluation. Where the unit was damaged by human factors, we will offer a repair or replace quote; in cases where damage was caused by human factors, the customer is responsible for the cost of shipping the repaired/replaced unit from PLC Direct to the customer. Where the unit was not damaged by human factors but is covered by PLC Direct’s warranty, we will repair or replace the unit at our cost (or, in rare cases, refund you your purchase); in such cases, PLC Direct will bear the cost of shipping the repaired or replaced product back to the customer. It is up to PLC Direct’s discretion whether to repair, replace, or refund the customer in such cases. Diagnoses can take time to complete based on technician availability and the complexity of diagnosis.
In no event shall PLC Direct be liable for any damages except actual damages up to, but not exceeding, the amount paid to us for the product, including we shall not be liable for any consequential or indirect damages or lost profits whether or not advised of same.
PLC Direct offers free shipping worldwide. Product ship from a various warehouses worldwide based on the customer's and the product's location. The estimated delivery date on the product page is PLC Direct's best estimated assuming a US-based shipping destination.
Regardless of where the product is shipping from, PLC Direct covers all duties for US-based shipping destinations. For non-US-based shipping destinations, customers are responsible for duties as appropriate.
PLC Direct's focus is on balancing price with lead time. Some but not all products can be expedited. If you have questions about delivery ETAs, please contact our team.
Trusted By
Need More?
Contact Us
we're here to support your business.
"Fast service for obsolete parts"
Increasingly PLC/ HMI control platforms are becoming obsolete and parts are no longer supported, however PLC Direct had the HMI we needed and fast shipping for our system to get back online!
Buyer at GE Health
"Helping us move projects forward"
With supply chain issues increasingly affecting our business, PLC Direct has been there for us to supply the PLC products we need, when we need it. If they don't have it readily available, they find it and provide it quickly and reliably. This has helped us move forward with several projects that would have otherwise taken us many, many months to complete.
Buyer at E-Merge Systems – A Rockwell Integrator