TeleControl CP 1242-7

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Preface
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Application and properties 1
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Configuration examples 2
SIMATIC NET
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Requirements for use 3
S7-1200 - TeleControl
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LEDs and connectors 4
Installation, connecting up,
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commissioning 5
Operating Instructions
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Configuration and operation 6
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Telecontrol program blocks 7
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Diagnostics and upkeep 8
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Technical specifications 9
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Dimension drawings A
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Approvals
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Accessories
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References
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Preface
Validity of this manual

This document contains information on the following product:
CP 1242-7
Article number 6GK7 242-7KX30-0XE0
Hardware product version 3
Firmware version V1.4
The device is the communications processor for data transmission using GPRS for the
SIMATIC S7-1200. The CP is intended for use in industrial environments.
Figure 1 CP 1242-7
Behind the top hinged cover of the module housing, next to the article number you will see
the hardware product version printed as a placeholder "X" (for example X 2 3 4). In this case,
"X" would be the placeholder for hardware product version 1.
You will find the firmware version of the CP as supplied behind the top hinged cover of the
housing to the left below the LED field.
You will find the IMEI under the lower hinged cover of the housing.
CP 1242-7
Operating Instructions, 06/2014, C79000-G8976-C247-06 3
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Product names
● CP
In this document, the term "CP" is also used instead of the full product name
"CP 1242-7".
● TCSB
TELECONTROL SERVER BASIC, OPC server for GPRS communication
Purpose of the manual

This manual describes the properties of this module and supports you when installing and
commissioning the device.
The necessary configuration steps are described in the form of an overview.
You will also find instructions for operation and information about the diagnostics options of
the device.
New in this issue

● Optimization of several functions with the firmware version named above.
– Compatibility of SIM cards with 5-digit PIN and 19-digit ICCID
– Downloading new firmware files for the CP using online functions in STEP 7
See section Downloading firmware (Page 94) for information on this.
You will find information on these functions and the firmware for downloading on the
Internet on the pages of Siemens Industry Online Support at the following address:
45605894 (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/45605894)
> Entry list > Entry type "Downloads"
● Editorial revision
Replaced documentation
This manual replaces the manual release 08/2013.
Current manual release on the Internet

You will also find the current version of this manual on the Internet pages of Siemens
Industry Online Support under the following entry ID:
> Entry list > Entry type "Manuals"
A link to the current manual for the version history of SIMATIC NET program blocks can be
found in the references in the Appendix of this manual.
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4 Operating Instructions, 06/2014, C79000-G8976-C247-06
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Required experience
To install, commission and operate the CP, you require experience in the following areas:
● Automation engineering
● Setting up the SIMATIC S7-1200
● SIMATIC STEP 7 Basic / Professional
● Data transmission using GPRS and the Internet
Sources of information and other documentation

You will find an overview of further reading and references in the Appendix of this manual.
License conditions
Note
Open source software
Read the license conditions for open source software carefully before using the product. The
acceptance of the disclaimers of liability and warranty it contains is a clear precondition of
the use of open source software.
You will find license conditions in the document "DOC_OSS-S7-CM-CP_74.pdf" on the
supplied data medium with the product documentation.
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SIMATIC NET glossary.
You will find the SIMATIC NET glossary here:
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Preface
● SIMATIC NET Manual Collection or product DVD

The DVD ships with certain SIMATIC NET products.
● On the Internet under the following entry ID:
Training, Service & Support

You will find information on Training, Service & Support in the multi--language document
"DC_support_99.pdf" on the data medium supplied with the documentation.
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Table of contents
Preface ................................................................................................................................................... 3
1 Application and properties ....................................................................................................................... 9
1.1 Connecting the S7-1200 to a GSM network .................................................................................. 9
1.2 Applications ..................................................................................................................................10
1.3 Other properties of the CP ...........................................................................................................11
1.4 Performance data.........................................................................................................................11
2 Configuration examples......................................................................................................................... 15
3 Requirements for use ............................................................................................................................ 21
3.1 Requirements for operation .........................................................................................................21
4 LEDs and connectors ............................................................................................................................ 23
4.1 Opening the housing ....................................................................................................................23
4.2 LEDs ............................................................................................................................................24
4.3 Electrical connections ..................................................................................................................27
5 Installation, connecting up, commissioning ............................................................................................ 29
5.1 Important notes on using the device ............................................................................................29
5.2 Installing and commissioning the CP ...........................................................................................31
5.3 Pin assignment of the socket for the external power supply .......................................................35
6 Configuration and operation .................................................................................................................. 37
6.1 Configuration ................................................................................................................................37
6.1.1 Configuration in STEP 7 ..............................................................................................................37
6.1.2 Information required for configuration ..........................................................................................38
6.2 Notes on operation .......................................................................................................................40
6.3 Modes and communications partners of the CP 1242-7..............................................................41
6.4 Connection modes (Telecontrol) ..................................................................................................42
6.5 Connection establishment ............................................................................................................42
6.5.1 Triggering the connection establishment (Telecontrol) ................................................................42
6.5.2 Triggering the connection establishment (GPRS direct) .............................................................44
6.6 The wake-up SMS .......................................................................................................................44
6.7 Calling a TeleService connection.................................................................................................45
6.8 Connection monitoring, data buffering, acknowledgement ..........................................................47
6.8.1 Redial delay (telecontrol) .............................................................................................................47
6.8.2 Connection monitoring time .........................................................................................................48
6.8.3 Acknowledgment ..........................................................................................................................49
6.8.4 Frame buffer (telecontrol) ............................................................................................................49
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6.9 Data management in the process images of the CP 1242-7 ...................................................... 50

6.10 Communication between stations ............................................................................................... 53
6.11 Communication between master station and stations (telecontrol) ............................................ 53
6.11.1 The S7-1200 sends data to the master station (TC_SEND) ....................................................... 53
6.11.2 Master station reads out data from the S7-1200 (read, TC_SEND) ........................................... 56
6.11.3 Master station sends data to the S7-1200 (write, TC_RECV) .................................................... 57
6.12 Main and substitute telecontrol server ........................................................................................ 58
6.13 Time synchronization .................................................................................................................. 59
7 Telecontrol program blocks ................................................................................................................... 61
7.1 Using and creating the telecontrol program blocks ..................................................................... 61
7.2 TC_CON: Establish connection via the GSM network ................................................................ 62
7.3 TC_DISCON: Terminate connection via the GSM network ........................................................ 66
7.4 TC_SEND: Send data via the GSM network............................................................................... 68
7.5 TC_RECV: Receive data via the GSM network .......................................................................... 73
7.6 TC_CONFIG: Transferring configuration data to CP .................................................................. 76
7.7 TCON_...: SDTs for the telecontrol connection establishment ................................................... 78
7.8 IF_CONF: SDT for telecontrol configuration data ....................................................................... 83
8 Diagnostics and upkeep ........................................................................................................................ 93
8.1 Diagnostics .................................................................................................................................. 93
8.2 Downloading firmware ................................................................................................................. 94
8.3 Module replacement .................................................................................................................... 95
9 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................................ 97
A Dimension drawings .............................................................................................................................. 99
B Approvals ............................................................................................................................................101
C Accessories .........................................................................................................................................107
C.1 Antennas ................................................................................................................................... 107
C.2 TS Gateway .............................................................................................................................. 109
D References ..........................................................................................................................................113
Index ...................................................................................................................................................115
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Application and properties 1
1.1 Connecting the S7-1200 to a GSM network
IP-based WAN communication via GPRS

Using the CP 1242-7 communications processor, the S7-1200 SIMATIC controller can be
connected to GSM networks. The CP 1242-7 allows WAN communication from remote
stations with a master station, communication between stations via a master station (inter-
station communication) and direct communication between stations.
The CP 1242-7 supports the following services for communication via the GSM network:
● GPRS (General Packet Radio Service)
The packet-oriented service for data transmission "GPRS" is handled via the GSM
network.
● SMS (Short Message Service)
The CP 1242-7 can receive and send SMS messages. The communications partner can
be a mobile phone or an S7-1200.
The CP 1242-7 is suitable for use in industry worldwide and supports the following frequency
bands:
● 850 MHz
● 900 MHz
● 1 800 MHz
● 1 900 MHz
In countries in which the CP is approved, you will find this on the Internet on the pages of
Siemens Industry Online Support under the following entry ID:
On the Internet page, select the "Entry list" tab and the "Certificates" entry type.
Note
No CDMA mode
The CP is not suitable for GSM networks in which the code multiplex method "Code Division
Multiple Access" (CDMA) is used.
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Application and properties
1.2 Applications
1.2 Applications
The CP 1242-7 is intended for use in an industrial environment. The following applications
are supported by the CP:
Telecontrol applications
● Sending messages by SMS
The function is not dependent on the operating mode of the CP.
Via the CP 1242-7, the CPU of a remote S7-1200 station can receive SMS messages
from the GSM network or send messages by SMS to a configured mobile phone or an
S7-1200.
● Communication with a control center
The CP is configured in "Telecontrol" mode.
Remote S7-1200 stations communicate via the GSM network and the Internet with a
telecontrol server in the master station. The telecontrol server communicates with a
higher-level control system using the integrated OPC server function.
● Communication between S7-1200 stations via a GSM network
Depending on the GSM service being used and the mode of the CP, the communication
between remote stations with a CP 1242-7 will be handled in different ways:
– Inter-station communication via a master station ("Telecontrol" mode)
In this configuration, connections between S7-1200 stations and the telecontrol server
are established in the master station. The telecontrol server forwards the messages
between the stations.
– Direct communication between stations ("GPRS direkt" mode)
The CP requires a fixed IP address to be assigned by the GSM network provider.
TeleService via GPRS

A TeleService connection can be established between an engineering station with STEP 7
installed on it and a remote S7-1200 station via the GSM network.
You can use the TeleService connection for the following purposes:
● Downloading project or program data from the STEP 7 project to the station
● Querying diagnostics data on the station
With TeleService via GPRS, a switching station is required between the remote station and
engineering Station. This switching station can be a telecontrol server or, if there is no
telecontrol server in the configuration, a TeleService gateway. You will find detailed
information about both systems in the documentation , see References.
Other connections are not interrupted by a TeleService connection. You will find examples of
the structure in the section Configuration examples (Page 15).
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1.3 Other properties of the CP
1.3 Other properties of the CP
Other services and functions of the CP 1242-7

● Time-of-day synchronization of the CP via the Internet
You can set the time on the CP as follows:
– In "Telecontrol" mode, the time of day is transferred by the telecontrol server, refer to
the section Time synchronization (Page 59). The CP uses this to set its time.
This time-of-day is adopted in the frames sent by the CP.
– In "GPRS direct" mode, the CP can request the time using NTP.
Make sure that your network provider supports NTP.
The NTP server and the time zone are specified during configuration.
The time of day of the CP can be read out by the CPU, see the section Time
synchronization (Page 59).
● Buffering frames on the telecontrol server
● Increased availability thanks to the option of connecting to a substitute telecontrol server
● Optimized data volume (temporary connection)
As an alternative to a permanent connection to the telecontrol server, the CP can be
configured in STEP 7 with a temporary connection to the telecontrol server. In this case,
a connection to the telecontrol server is established only when required.
● Logging of a variety of data and its transfer to the telecontrol server, for example:
– Data volumes transferred
– ID of the wireless cell in the area of the station
– GSM signal strength
– Communication status
etc.
1.4 Performance data
Types of connection establishment

The number of connections depends on the type of connection establishment:
● Active connection establishment
The connection establishment is initiated by the local CPU.
● Passive connection establishment
The connection establishment is initiated by the communications partner.
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Number of simultaneous connections in "Telecontrol" mode

● 1 reserved connection to the telecontrol server, for example for TeleService
When connection establishment is active also:
● Max. 5 telecontrol connections (TCON_WDC)
● Max. 5 UDP connections (send only)
Number of simultaneous connections in "GPRS direct" mode

A total of maximum 4 connections
Of which:
● Max. 1 connection to an NTP server
● Max. 1 TeleService connection
● Max. 4 productive connections
– With active connection establishment:
Max. 4 ISO-on-TCP connections or
max. 4 UDP connections (send only) or
a combination of the connection types listed above
– With passive connection establishment:
Max. 4 ISO-on-TCP connections
Please note, the maximum number of productive connections (4) will be reduced by the
following connections:
– Connection to an NTP server
– TeleService connection when using a TeleService gateway
– Additional connection resource for each of the functions load from and load to device
Note
Port 30000 for ISO-ON-TCP
For ISO-ON-TCP, the CP does not use port number 102 but port 30000.
User data
User data per send call with the various connection types:
● For telecontrol connections: Max. 2048 bytes
● For ISO-ON-TCP connections: Max. 2048 bytes
● For UDP connections: Max. 1472 bytes
● For SMS: Max. 160 bytes
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Frame buffer
The CP supports data buffering in the "Telecontrol" mode. In this case, the CP is connected
to a telecontrol server as a communication partner (the "RemoteWdcAddress" = DW#16#0 is
in the data block TCON_WDC).
The storage of frames is initiated when there is a break on the connection to the telecontrol
server:
● With send jobs with up to 1254 bytes of user data:
Maximum 2000 frames
● With send jobs with 1255 to 2048 bytes of user data:
Maximum 1000 frames
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Configuration examples 2
Below, you will find configuration examples for stations with a CP 1242-7.
Sending messages by SMS
Figure 2-1 Sending messages by SMS from an S7-1200 station
A SIMATIC S7-1200 with a CP 1242-7 can send messages by SMS to a mobile phone or a
configured S7-1200 station.
The function can also be used to send diagnostics SMS messages to an authorized mobile
phone. You will find details in the section Diagnostics (Page 93).
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Configuration examples
Telecontrol by a control center
Figure 2-2 Communication between S7-1200 stations and a control center
In telecontrol applications, SIMATIC S7-1200 stations with a CP 1242-7 communicate with a

control center via the GSM network and the Internet. The "TELECONTROL SERVER
BASIC" application is installed on the telecontrol server in the master station. This results in
the following use cases:
● Telecontrol communication between station and control center
In this use case, data from the field is sent by the stations to the telecontrol server in the
master station via the GSM network and Internet. The telecontrol server is used to
monitor remote stations.
● Communication between a station and a control room with OPC client
As in the first case, the stations communicate with the telecontrol server. Using its
integrated OPC server, the telecontrol server exchanges data with the OPC client of the
control room.
The OPC client and telecontrol server can be located on a single computer, for example
when TELECONTROL SERVER BASIC is installed on a control center computer with
WinCC.
● Inter-station communication via a control center
Inter-station communication is possible with S7 stations equipped with a CP 1242-7.
To allow inter-station communication, the telecontrol server forwards the messages of the
sending station to the receiving station.
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Direct communication between stations
Figure 2-3 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.
TeleService via GPRS

In TeleService via GPRS, an engineering station on which STEP 7 is installed communicates
via the GSM network and the Internet with the CP 1242-7 in the S7-1200.
Since no connection can normally be established to a mobile wireless device, a switching
station between the remote station and engineering station is required. This switching station
can be a telecontrol server or, if there is no telecontrol server in the configuration, a
TeleService gateway.
TeleService with telecontrol server

The connection runs via the telecontrol server.
● The engineering station and telecontrol server are connected via the Intranet (LAN) or
Internet.
● The telecontrol server and remote station are connected via the Internet and via the GSM
network.
The engineering station and telecontrol server can also be the same computer; in other
words, STEP 7 and TELECONTROL SERVER BASIC are installed on the same computer.
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Figure 2-4 TeleService via GPRS in a configuration with telecontrol server
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TeleService without a telecontrol server

The connection runs via the TeleService gateway.
The connection between the engineering station and the TeleService gateway can be local
via a LAN or via the Internet.
Figure 2-5 TeleService via GPRS in a configuration with TeleService gateway
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Requirements for use 3
3.1 Requirements for operation
Hardware requirements
Apart from the CP 1242-7 in the remote S7-1200, the following hardware is also required:
● A CPU with firmware version as of V2.0
● An external antenna for the CP 1242-7, see Accessories (Page 107)
● In the "Telecontrol" mode of the CP 1242-7, a PC with Internet access is required for the
central telecontrol server.
● 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 107).
Configuration software
To configure the module, the following configuration tool is required:
STEP 7 Basic V12.x
Program blocks (instructions)

The telecontrol program blocks are required for productive communication. They run on the
CPU. For a description of the program blocks, refer to the section Configuration (Page 37).
For TeleService, the telecontrol program blocks are not necessary.
Software for communication with a telecontrol server

The CP is configured in "Telecontrol" mode.
● The telecontrol server requires the "TELECONTROL SERVER BASIC" software.
For the documentation, see /2/ (Page 114) in the References.
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Requirements for use
3.1 Requirements for operation
Software for TeleService functions

● STEP 7
For the current version, see above in the section "Configuration software".
● For the switching station:
– For configuration with telecontrol server:
The "TELECONTROL SERVER BASIC" software
– For configuration without telecontrol server
The "TS Gateway" software
The software and the manual describing it are on the DVD that ships with the CP. For
the documentation, see /3/ (Page 114) in the References.
Requirements for using GSM services

● A contract with a suitable GSM network provider
– The contract must allow the transfer of data using GPRS.
– With direct communication between GPRS stations ("GPRS direct" mode), the CP
needs to be assigned a fixed IP address.
● The SIM card belonging to the contract
The SIM card is inserted in the CP 1242-7.
● Local availability of a GSM network in the range of the station
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LEDs and connectors 4
4.1 Opening the housing
Location of the display elements and the electrical connectors

The LEDs for the detailed display of the module statuses are located behind the upper cover
of the module housing.
The socket for the power supply is located on the top of the module.
The connector for the external antenna is located on the bottom of the module.
The compartment for inserting the SIM card is located behind the upper hinged cover of the
module.
Opening the housing

Open the upper or lower cover of the housing by pulling it down or up as shown in the
illustration. The covers extend beyond the housing to give you a grip.
Figure 4-1 Opening the housing
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LEDs and connectors
4.2 LEDs
4.2 LEDs
LEDs of the module

The module has various LEDs for displaying the status:
● LED on the front panel
The "DIAG" LED that is always visible shows the basic statuses of the module.
● LEDs below the upper cover of the housing
The LEDs below the upper cover provide more detailed information on the module status.
Table 4- 1 LED on the front panel
LED / colors Name Meaning

DIAG Basic status of the module
red/green
Table 4- 2 LEDs below the upper cover of the housing
LED / colors Name Meaning

NETWORK Status of the network connection
red/green
CONNECT Number of connections to the telecontrol server
green
SIGNAL QUALITY Signal quality of the GSM network
yellow / green
TELESERVICE Status of the TeleService connection
green
Note
LED colors when the module starts up
When the module starts up, all its LEDs are lit for a short time. Multicolored LEDs display a
color mixture. At this point in time, the color of the LEDs is not clear.
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LEDs and connectors
4.2 LEDs
Display of the operating and communication status

The LED symbols in the following tables have the following significance:
Table 4- 3 Meaning of the LED symbols
Symbol -
LED status OFF ON (steady light) Flashing Not relevant
The LEDs indicate the operating and communications status of the module according to the
following scheme:
Table 4- 4 Display of the basic statuses of the module
DIAG - NETWORK CONNECT SIGNAL TELESERVI Meaning

(red / green) (red / green) (green) QUALITY CE
(yellow / (green)
green)
- - - - Power OFF
- - - - RUN without errors,

Telecontrol or TeleService is running
green
- - - - Startup (STOP → RUN) and other statuses,
refer to the next table.
green
- - - - Error
red
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4.2 LEDs
Table 4- 5 Display schemes for detailed module statuses
DIAG - NETWORK CONNECT SIGNAL TELESERVI Meaning

(red / green) (red / green) (green) QUALITY CE
(yellow / (green)
green)
- - - - No connection to the GPRS service in the
GSM network
- - - Connection exists to the GPRS service in
the GSM network
green green
- Waiting for PIN (SIM card OK)
green green
- SIM card defective
red red
- Wrong PIN
red red
Internal error: Station must be restarted.
red
- - • No connection to the telecontrol server
green or
• No configuration available
- - Connection to the telecontrol server
established
green green
- - Data transfer
green green
- - - - Good GSM network
(-73 ... > -53 dBm)
green
- - - - Medium strength GSM network
(-89 ... -75 dBm)
yellow
- - - - Weak GSM network
(-109 ... -91 dBm)
yellow
- - - - No GSM network
(< -111 dBm)
- - - - Currently no TeleService session
- - TeleService session running 1

green green
- - - Attempted login to TeleService session
green
1 When a TeleService connection is being established, the LED is lit for at least 10 minutes.
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LEDs and connectors
4.3 Electrical connections
Power supply
The 3-pin socket for the external 24 V DC power supply is located on the top of the module.
The matching plug ships with the product.
You will find the pin assignment of the socket in section Pin assignment of the socket for the
external power supply (Page 35).
Figure 4-2 Socket for the 24 V DC power supply
Wireless interface for the GSM network

An extra antenna is required for GPRS communication in the GSM network. This is
connected via the SMA socket of the CP. The SMA socket is located behind the lower front
cover of the CP.
You will find a suitable antenna for indoor and outdoor use in the section Accessories
(Page 107).
More detailed information on the electrical connections

For technical information on the electrical connections, refer to the section Technical
specifications (Page 97).
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LEDs and connectors
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Installation, connecting up, commissioning 5
5.1 Important notes on using the device
Safety notices on the use of the device

The following safety notices must be adhered to when setting up and operating the device
and during all work relating to it such as installation, connecting up, replacing devices or
opening the device.
General notices
WARNING
Safety extra low voltage
The equipment is designed for operation with Safety Extra-Low Voltage (SELV) by a
Limited Power Source (LPS). (This does not apply to 100 V to 240 V devices.)
This means that only SELV / LPS complying with IEC 60950-1 / EN 60950-1 / VDE 0805-1
must be connected to the power supply terminals. The power supply unit for the equipment
power supply must comply with NEC Class 2, as described by the National Electrical Code
(r) (ANSI / NFPA 70).
There is an additional requirement if devices are operated with a redundant power supply:
If the equipment is connected to a redundant power supply (two separate power supplies),
both must meet these requirements.
WARNING
Opening the device
DO NOT OPEN WHEN ENERGIZED.
General notices on use in hazardous areas
WARNING
Risk of explosion when connecting or disconnecting the device
EXPLOSION HAZARD
DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT WHEN A FLAMMABLE OR
COMBUSTIBLE ATMOSPHERE IS PRESENT.
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Installation, connecting up, commissioning
5.1 Important notes on using the device
WARNING
Replacing components
EXPLOSION HAZARD
SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I, DIVISION
2 OR ZONE 2.
WARNING
Requirements for the cabinet/enclosure
When used in hazardous environments corresponding to Class I, Division 2 or Class I,
Zone 2, the device must be installed in a cabinet or a suitable enclosure.
General notices on use in hazardous areas according to ATEX
WARNING
Requirements for the cabinet/enclosure
To comply with EU Directive 94/9 (ATEX95), this enclosure must meet the requirements of
at least IP54 in compliance with EN 60529.
WARNING
Suitable cables for temperatures in excess of 70 °C
If the cable or conduit entry point exceeds 70 °C or the branching point of conductors
exceeds 80 °C, special precautions must be taken. If the device is operated at ambient
temperatures > 50 °C, the permitted temperature range of the selected cable must be
suitable for the temperatures actually measured.
WARNING
Protection against transient voltage surges
Provisions shall be made to prevent the rated voltage from being exceeded by transient
voltage surges of more than 40%. This criterion is fulfilled, if supplies are derived from
SELV (Safety Extra-Low Voltage) only.
CP 1242-7
5.2 Installing and commissioning the CP
Overvoltage protection
NOTICE
Protection of the external power supply
If power is supplied to the module or station over longer power cables or networks, the
coupling in of strong electromagnetic pulses onto the power supply cables is possible. This
can be caused, for example by lightning strikes or switching of higher loads.
The connector of the external power supply is not protected from strong electromagnetic
pulses. To protect it, an external overvoltage protection module is necessary. The
requirements of EN61000-4-5, surge immunity tests on power supply lines, are met only
when a suitable protective element is used. A suitable device is, for example, the Dehn
Blitzductor BVT AVD 24, article number 918 422 or a comparable protective element.
Manufacturer:
DEHN+SOEHNE GmbH+Co.KG Hans Dehn Str.1 Postfach 1640 D-92306 Neumarkt,
Germany
Prior to installation and commissioning
WARNING
Read the system manual "S7-1200 Programmable Controller"
Prior to installation, connecting up and commissioning, read the relevant sections in the
system manual "S7-1200 Programmable Controller", refer to the documentation in the
Appendix.
When installing and connecting up, keep to the procedures described in the system manual
"S7-1200 Programmable Controller".
Configuration
One requirement for the commissioning of the CP is the completeness of the STEP 7 project
data (see below). You should also read the section "Configuration (Page 37)".
Inserting the SIM card
Note
Inserting and removing the SIM card
Do not insert or remove the SIM card while the CP is operating.
Prior to installation, insert the SIM card in the CP.
CP 1242-7
Step Execution Notes and explanations

1 Turn off the power supply to the station.
2 Release the slide for the SIM card on the
bottom of the CP behind the lower cover by
gently pressing the release pin.
3 Remove the slide from the housing.
4 Insert the SIM card in the slide as illustrated.
5 Push the slide back into the housing, where

it locks gently in place.
6 Turn on the power supply to the station.
Dimensions for installation
Figure 5-1 Dimensions for installation of the S7-1200
CP 1242-7
Table 5- 1 Dimensions for installation (mm)
S7-1200 devices Width A Width B *

CPU CPU 1211C, CPU 1212C 90 mm 45 mm
CPU 1214C 110 mm 55 mm
Signal modules 8 or 16 digital I/Os 45 mm 22.5 mm
2, 4 or 8 analog I/Os
Thermocouple, 4 or 8 I/Os
RTD, 4 I/Os
16 analog I/Os 70 mm 35 mm
RTD, 8 I/Os
Communications CM 1241 RS-232 and CM 1241 RS-485 30 mm 15 mm
interfaces CM 1243-5 (PROFIBUS master) 30 mm 15 mm
CM 1242-5 (PROFIBUS slave)
CP 1242-7 (GPRS CP) 30 mm 15 mm
* Width B: The distance between the edge of the housing and the center of the hole in the DIN rail mounting clip
DIN rail mounting clips

All CPUs, SMs, CMs and CPs can be installed on the DIN rail in the cabinet. Use the pull-out
DIN rail mounting clips to secure the device to the rail. These mounting clips also lock into
place when they are extended to allow the device to be installed in a switching panel. The
inner dimension of the hole for the DIN rail mounting clips is 4.3 mm.
Procedure for installation and commissioning
NOTICE
Installation location
The module must be installed so that its upper and lower ventilation slits are not covered,
allowing adequate ventilation. Above and below the device, there must be a clearance of 25
mm to allow air to circulate and prevent overheating.
Remember that the permitted temperature ranges depend on the position of the installed
device.
Device position / permitted temperature range Installation location

Horizontal installation of the rack:
0 °C to 55 °C
CP 1242-7
Device position / permitted temperature range Installation location

Vertical installation of the rack:
0 °C to 45 °C
Note
Connection with power off
Only wire up the S7-1200 with the power turned off.
Power supply from the power outputs of the CPU

The power supply of the CP must be supplied via the power outputs of the CPU.
Keep within the maximum load of the power outputs of the CPU.
You will find data relating to the current consumption and power loss of the CP in the section
Technical specifications (Page 97).
Turning off the station when plugging/pulling the CP

Do not only turn off the power supply to the CP. Always turn off the power supply for the
entire station.
Table 5- 2 Procedure for installation and connecting up

1 Mount the CP on the DIN rail and connect it to Use a 35 mm DIN rail.
the module to its right. The slots to the left of the CPU are permitted.
2 Secure the DIN rail.
3 Secure the power supply wires to the power
output of the CPU.
4 Secure the wires of the power supply to the The pinning is shown beside the socket on the top of the
plug supplied with the CM and insert the plug housing. You will also find this in the section Pin assignment of
in the socket on the top of the CM. the socket for the external power supply (Page 35).
5 Connect the antenna to the SMA socket of the Lower surface of the CP
CP.
Notice
• Protect the antenna connector using suitable overvoltage protection equipment if the antenna cable is
longer than 30 m.
• Protect the antenna connector with suitable lightning protection if you install the antenna outdoors.
• If you install several CPUs close to each other, keep to a minimum clearance of 50 cm between the
antennas.
6 Turn on the power supply.
7 Close the front covers of the module and keep
them closed during operation.
CP 1242-7
5.3 Pin assignment of the socket for the external power supply

8 The remaining steps in commissioning involve The STEP 7 project data of the CP is transferred when you
downloading the STEP 7 project data. load to the station. To load the station, connect the
engineering station on which the project data is located to the
Ethernet interface of the CPU.
You will find more detailed information on loading in the
following sections of the STEP 7 online help:
• "Loading project data"
• "Using online and diagnostics functions"
Figure 5-2 Socket for the external 24 VDC power supply (view from above)
Table 5- 3 Pin assignment of the socket for the external power supply
Pin Labeling Function

1 L+ + 24 VDC
2 M Ground reference for + 24 VDC
3 Ground connector
CP 1242-7
CP 1242-7
Configuration and operation 6
Passages in this section that apply only to one of the two modes of the CP are identified in
the title with the name of the mode:
● (Telecontrol)
● (GPRS direct)
For a description or the modes, refer to the section Modes and communications partners of
the CP 1242-7 (Page 41).
6.1 Configuration
6.1.1 Configuration in STEP 7
Configuration in STEP 7
You configure the modules, networks and connections in SIMATIC STEP 7. You will find the
required version in the section Requirements for operation (Page 21).
You can configure a maximum of three CMs/CPs per station. If you insert several modules of
the type CP 1242-7 in an S7-1200, you can, for example, establish redundant
communications paths.
When you load the station, the configuration data of the CP is stored on the CPU.
How to configure in STEP 7

Follow the steps below when configuring:
1. Create a STEP 7 project.
2. Insert the required SIMATIC stations.
3. Insert the CPs in the relevant stations.
4. Configure the inserted CPs.
No Ethernet network needs to be created for the GPRS communication of the CP 1242-7.
A telecontrol server or a TeleService- gateway cannot be configured in STEP 7.
5. Save the project.
You will find more detailed information on configuring the CP in the help system of STEP 7.
CP 1242-7
Configuration and operation
6.1 Configuration
6.1.2 Information required for configuration

To configure and commission the CP and the connected telecontrol system, the following
information is required:
General information
The following information is required for the STEP 7 configuration of the CP 1242-7:
● Own phone number of the CP (required for TeleService)
● Authorized phone numbers
Phone numbers of the subscribers that are allowed to send a wake-up call, a wake-up
SMS or a data SMS to the CP.
● APN
Name of the GPRS access point (APN) of the GSM network provider
● APN user name
User name for the GPRS access point of the GSM network provider
● APN password
Password for the GPRS access point of the GSM network provider
● Subscriber number of the SMS center
● PIN of the SIM card
Note
Configured PIN and PIN on the SIM card must match.
If you enter the PIN of the SIM card of the CP 1242-7 incorrectly during STEP 7
configuration and download the station, the CP stores the wrong PIN. An incorrectly entered
PIN is transferred by the CP only once so that the SIM card is not locked.
If you change the PIN of the SIM card externally to the incorrectly configured PIN (new PIN
of the SIM card = incorrectly entered PIN in STEP 7), the CP rejects this PIN again without
checking it.
Solution after entering an incorrect PIN:

To avoid the PIN being rejected by the CP again, use a PIN that is different from the
incorrectly entered PIN. Procedure:
• If the PIN of the SIM card was not changed:
– Configure the PIN in STEP 7 with the PIN of the SIM card.
– Reload the station.
• If the original PIN of the SIM card was changed externally to the PIN that was previously
incorrectly entered in STEP 7:
– Change the PIN of the SIM card externally to a new PIN that has not yet been
incorrectly configured in STEP 7.
– Change the configured PIN in STEP 7 to the newly assigned PIN of the SIM card.
– Reload the station.
CP 1242-7
6.1 Configuration
Information required in "Telecontrol" mode

● Address of the telecontrol server
– IP address
or
– Name of the telecontrol server that can be resolved by DNS
– Port number
The relevant station type-dependent number of the listener port is configured in the
telecontrol instructions.
If you install a substitute telecontrol server: Address and port of the substitute telecontrol
server
● DNS server address(es)
You require the DNS server address if you address the telecontrol server using a name
that can be resolved by DNS.
– If you do not specify an address, the DNS server address is obtained automatically
from the network provider (recommended procedure).
– If you want to use a different DNS server, enter its address.
Information for TeleService

● TeleService user name
To authenticate the user with the CP
– Configuration of the CP in STEP 7. You can configure up to 10 TeleService users.
– Entry at the engineering station
● TeleService password
To authenticate the user with the CP
– Configuration of the CP in STEP 7
● Server password
To authenticate the CP with the telecontrol server
(not relevant for TeleService via a TeleService gateway)
– Configuration of the telecontrol server
If no server password is configured on the telecontrol server, no server password
needs to be entered when establishing the TeleService connection.
● Phone number of the SIM card of the CP
CP 1242-7
6.2 Notes on operation
CP parameter for configuring the telecontrol server

The following parameters from the STEP 7 configuration of the CP 1242-7 are also required
for the configuration of the telecontrol server:
● Address and port of the telecontrol server
● Project number
● Station number
● Slot of the CP
● Telecontrol password
● Authorized phone numbers
● Connection mode (permanent/temporary)
6.2 Notes on operation
CAUTION
Minimum clearance to the device
The device may only be operated when the distance between the device (or antenna) and
user is at least 20 cm.
NOTICE
Closing the front panels
To ensure interference-free operation, keep the front panels of the module closed during
operation.
CP 1242-7
6.3 Modes and communications partners of the CP 1242-7
6.3 Modes and communications partners of the CP 1242-7
Modes and communications partners of the CP

For communication with the CP 1242-7 via GPRS, the CP is set to one of the two following
modes:
● Telecontrol
This CP mode allows the GPRS station to exchange data with a telecontrol server.
The telecontrol server is a PC with the "TELECONTROL SERVER BASIC" application
that is connected to the Internet. It is generally located in the master station and is used
for monitoring and control of the remote GPRS stations.
Possible communications partners of the GPRS station with a CP 1242-7 in "Telecontrol"
mode are:
– A telecontrol server
– A central control system (via the OPC interface of the telecontrol server)
– An engineering station (for TeleService)
– Up to 5000 GPRS stations with a CP 1242-7 logged on with the telecontrol server
You will find detailed information about the "TELECONTROL SERVER BASIC"
application in /2/ (Page 114), see References in the Appendix.
Note
Protection of the telecontrol server
Protect the telecontrol server from unauthorized access by assigning a secure telecontrol
password to the CP in STEP 7. When establishing the connection, the CP authenticates
itself with the telecontrol server using this password.
GPRS direct
This mode of the CP is used for direct communication between remote stations via the
GSM network. No telecontrol server is necessary.
To allow network nodes in mobile wireless networks to be directly accessible, these need
to be addressed using a fixed address. Here, SIM cards with a fixed IP address are used
that allow the stations to address each other directly.
The possible communications services and security functions (for example VPN) depend
on what is offered by the network provider.
Possible communications partners of the GPRS station with a CP 1242-7 in "GPRS
direct" mode are:
– A subscriber that can be reached by the CP via an IP address (for example S7-1200
with CP 1242-7)
– An engineering station (for TeleService)
CP 1242-7
6.4 Connection modes (Telecontrol)
6.4 Connection modes (Telecontrol)
Connection modes
There are no different connection modes in the "GPRS direct" mode.
In "Telecontrol" mode, the CP can be configured for the following connection modes.
● Permanent
In this connection mode, there is a permanent TCP connection to the telecontrol server.
Following connection establishment, there is a permanent TCP connection to the
telecontrol server even if data is not transferred permanently.
● Temporary
In this connection mode, a connection to the telecontrol server is established only when
required.
6.5 Connection establishment
Connection establishment
A connection is always established by the CP. If a connection established by the CP is
interrupted, the CP automatically attempts to re-establish the connection.
If a TCP connection is established, process data is sent as soon as the telecontrol program
blocks are called on the CPU. For a description of programming blocks, refer to the section
Telecontrol program blocks (Page 61).
Note
Connection interrupted by GSM network provider
When using the GPRS service, remember that existing connections can be interrupted by
GSM network providers for maintenance purposes.
6.5.1 Triggering the connection establishment (Telecontrol)
Triggering connection establishment for permanent stations

In the "Telecontrol" mode, the permanent connection to the telecontrol server is established
when the station starts up. If the connection is interrupted, the CP attempts to re-establish
the connection at intervals set by the "Redial delay" parameter. Connection establishment to
the main or substitute server can, however, also be initiated by a wake-up SMS (see below).
CP 1242-7
6.5 Connection establishment
Note
Cyclic data exchange with the telecontrol server
The special settings for cyclic data exchange initiated by a telecontrol server are described in
the section The S7-1200 sends data to the master station (TC_SEND) (Page 53).
Triggering connection establishment for temporary stations

With "temporary" stations, connection establishment can be triggered by the following
events:
● Event on the local CPU that needs to be evaluated by the program and leads to
TC_SEND being called.
These can, for example, be events that lead to a one-time connection establishment (for
example alarms or commands of an operator) or the elapsing of a time interval that leads
to cyclic connection establishment (for example once daily for data transfer).
● Request by a communications partner (OPC client or S7 station)
A wake-up call or a wake-up SMS message from the communications partner causes a
connection establishment.
● Request for TeleService by an engineering station
The request switched by the telecontrol server or TeleService gateway does not need to
be evaluated in the program.
● Wake-up SMS of the telecontrol server
The wake-up SMS can be triggered spontaneously on the telecontrol server. It is also
possible to configure cyclic sending on the telecontrol server.
● Telephone wake-up call
The wake-up call can be sent from a telephone that has a phone number authorized in
the STEP 7 project. The telephone must support the CLIP function (transfer of its own call
number).
The connection establishment with the (main) telecontrol server is triggered.
● Telephone wake-up SMS
The wake-up SMS can be sent from a telephone that has a phone number authorized in
the STEP 7 project. The telephone must support the CLIP function (transfer of its own call
number) and the sending of SMS messages.
The connection establishment with the telecontrol server specified in the SMS is
triggered.
CP 1242-7
6.6 The wake-up SMS
6.5.2 Triggering the connection establishment (GPRS direct)
Triggering connection establishment in "GPRS direct" mode

In "GPRS direct" mode, a connection establishment is triggered by the following events:
● Event on the local CPU that is evaluated by the program and leads to TC_CON being
called.
● Request for TeleService by an engineering station
The wake-up frame (SMS) from the TeleService gateway does not need to be evaluated
in the program.
6.6 The wake-up SMS
Right to wake-up by "authorized phone numbers"

The CP only accepts an SMS if the sending communication partner is authorized based on
its phone number. These numbers are in configured for the CP in STEP 7 in the "authorized
phone numbers" list.
"Authorized phone numbers" in the STEP 7 project

● A phone number entered here gives the sender who transfers this phone number the right
to trigger connection establishment.
● If only an asterisk (*) is entered in the list, the CP accepts SMS messages from all
senders.
● An asterisk (*) after a phone number body authorizes connection establishment for all
nodes connected to the body (extension numbers).
Example: +49123456* authorizes +49123456101, +49123456102, +49123456207 etc.
Note
No wake-up without an authorized phone number
If the "Authorized phone numbers" list is empty, the CP cannot be woken up for
connection establishment.
Wake-up call and wake-up SMS

The CP is woken by its communications partner using a wake-up call or a wake-up SMS and
requested to establish the connection to the partner.
Depending on the connection type and the connection partner, the following text must be
transferred in the wake-up SMS:
CP 1242-7
6.7 Calling a TeleService connection
● For telecontrol connections:

– Text for the wake-up SMS message for establishing a connection to the telecontrol
server:
TELECONTROL
– Text for the wake-up SMS message for establishing a connection to the main
telecontrol server:
TELECONTROL MAIN
– Text for the wake-up SMS message for establishing a connection to the substitute
telecontrol server:
TELECONTROL BACKUP
The configuration of the telecontrol server for the CP 1242-7 is set in STEP 7 in
"Telecontrol interface > Operating mode > main or substitute telecontrol server".
Note
Wake-up with a mobile phone
• One of the texts listed above can be used in a wake-up SMS message.
• With a wake-up call, the station always connects to the main telecontrol server.
● For TeleService connections:

– Text for the wake-up SMS message for establishing a connection to the first
configured TeleService server:
TELESERVICE
or
TELESERVICE 1
– Text for the wake-up SMS message for establishing a connection to the second
configured TeleService server:
TELESERVICE 2
For TeleService, no extra wake-up SMS needs to be sent since the connection
establishment is initiated by the engineering station.
The phone number of the TeleService must also be configured in the STEP 7 project for
the CP in the "Authorized phone numbers" list.
The configuration of the TeleService server for the CP 1242-7 is set in STEP 7 in
"Telecontrol interface > TeleService settings.
Requirement for the engineering station

The STEP 7 project with the CP 1242-7 is stored on the engineering station.
CP 1242-7
Requirement for switching the connection

The request for connection establishment is triggered by the engineering station. To switch
the connection to the remote station, a telecontrol server or a TeleService gateway is
required. See also section Requirements for operation (Page 21).
Procedure for connection establishment for TeleService
Note
No TeleService connection establishment using "Online" > "Go online"
If you attempt to establish a TeleService connection by selecting the CPU and then selecting
the menu or shortcut menu command "Online" > "Connect online", STEP 7 will automatically
attempt to connect via Ethernet. Reason: In STEP 7, the last connection path used to
download the project data is stored.
TeleService to 1 station only from 1 TIA Portal instance

You can operate TeleService with an S7 station only from 1 engineering station (1 TIA Portal
instance; 1 STEP 7 project). TeleService by more than one engineering station at the same
time with 1 station is not possible.
Follow the steps below to establish a TeleService connection to the remote station via GPRS
from the engineering station:
1. Select the CPU of the remote station in the STEP 7 project.
2. Select the "Online" > "Online & Diagnostics" menu.
The "Online access" dialog opens.
3. Choose the entry "TeleService via GPRS" in the "Type of interface" drop-down list.
4. Choose the entry "GPRS TeleService board" in the "PG/PC interface" drop-down list.
5. Click on the icon next to the "PG/PC interface" drop-down list.

The "Establish remote connection" dialog box opens.
6. Make the necessary entries in this dialog.
You will find information on the necessary entries in the tooltips of the STEP 7 online
help.
CP 1242-7
6.8 Connection monitoring, data buffering, acknowledgement
Working with TeleService
Note
Loading only in offline mode
Loading software and blocks with TeleService via GPRS by calling the function "Load to
device" only works when no TeleService connection is established.
Canceling a TeleService connection when calling online dialogs
An existing TeleService connection is canceled when you attempt to access an additional
station or a node.
When there is an existing TeleService connection, do not select any of the menu commands
"Go online", "Online & Diagnostics", "Load to device", "Extended download to device" or
"Accessible nodes".
Terminating a TeleService connection

On completion of the TeleService session, terminate the TeleService connection again using
the "Go offline" button. The connection is terminated after approximately 5 minutes.
6.8.1 Redial delay (telecontrol)
"Redial delay " parameter ("Telecontrol" mode)

In "Telecontrol" mode, the redial delay is the waiting time between the connection
establishment attempts of the CP if the telecontrol server cannot be reached. It is configured
in STEP 7, parameter group "Operating mode" of the CP.
A basic value is configured for the waiting time before the next connection establishment
attempt. Starting at the basic value, the current value is doubled in each case after 3
unsuccessful retries up to a maximum value of 900 s. Range of values for the basic value:
10 to 600 s.
Example: The basic value 20 results in the following intervals for connection establishment
attempts:
● three times 20 s
● etc. up to max. 900 s
CP 1242-7
If a second telecontrol server is configured, the CP attempts to connect to the second

partner at the 4th attempt.
Note
If the partner cannot be reached, connection establishment via the GSM network can take
several minutes. This may depend on the particular network and current network load.
Depending on your contract, costs may result from each connection establishment attempt.
6.8.2 Connection monitoring time
"Connection monitoring time" parameter

The connection monitoring time is the monitoring time for the connection to the
communications partner. The connection monitoring time is configured in the STEP 7
"Keepalive timeout" parameter group of the CP. Range of values: 0...600 s. The response
differs depending on the mode of the CP:
● "Telecontrol" mode
In the "Telecontrol" mode, the connection monitoring time is the time until the
acknowledgement is received from the partner after sending a frame.
If the configured time is exceeded, the frame is buffered if the Telecontrol server is the
recipient (RemoteWdcAddress = 0).
If 0 is entered, the default value 10 s will be used.
Note: The time until the arrival of the acknowledgement depends largely on the GSM
network being used.
● "GPRS direct" mode
In the "GPRS direct" mode (TCON_IP_RFC), the test is initiated to check the reachability
of the partner after the configured time elapses. The test can take up to two minutes.
If the partner cannot be reached STATUS has the value 80F5h.
If you enter 0, the function is disabled.
If a connection is disrupted ERROR = 1 is set by TC_SEND and STATUS has the value
80F5 h.
CP 1242-7
6.8.3 Acknowledgment
Monitoring and acknowledgement of send frames

The receipt of a frame is monitored and acknowledged in different ways. The mechanisms
differ depending on the mode and recipients as follows:
● Recipient: Telecontrol server
After processing the send job, DONE is set to 1 in the "TC_SEND" instruction.
If there is a connection abort or the send monitoring time is exceeded, the frame is
buffered and sent to the telecontrol server when the connection is re-established.
Receipt is acknowledged by a frame from the telecontrol server.
● Recipient: CP 1242-7 - "Telecontrol" mode
The frame is forwarded by the telecontrol server to the destination CP.
Receipt is acknowledged by a frame from the destination CP. DONE is only set to 1 in the
"TC_SEND" instruction after receiving the acknowledgement.
If there is a connection abort or the send monitoring time is exceeded, TC_SEND outputs
to the ERROR and STATUS condition codes. The sending of the frame is not
automatically repeated.
● Recipient: CP 1242-7 - "GPRS direct" mode
If the network interface acknowledges that the frame was sent successfully, it sends the
message "TC_SEND" DONE.
6.8.4 Frame buffer (telecontrol)
Data buffering when there is a connection abort ("Telecontrol")

If the parameter in the data block TCON_WDC is "RemoteWdcAddress" = DW#16#0, the
send frames are stored with a time stamp in the frame buffer of the CP in the following
situations:
● When the connection to the telecontrol server is interrupted
● If the connection monitoring time is exceeded
The next time a connection is established to the telecontrol server, the buffered frames are
sent to the relevant OPC server.
The frame buffer is a ring buffer: If the buffer capacity is exceeded the oldest frames are
discarded without a warning message.
The frame buffer is only deleted when the operating mode is changed or when the device is
switched off.
The maximum number of stored frames can be found in the section Performance data
(Page 11).
CP 1242-7
6.9 Data management in the process images of the CP 1242-7
Access to process data by OPC clients using the correct data type
Make sure that OPC clients access the process data on the CP with the correct data type.
Access should be oriented on the data type-specific data limits of the individual items.
Negative example: If the first two items have the data type DWORD, this means that they
occupy bytes 0 - 3 and bytes 4 - 7, OPC clients should not, for example access bytes 2 - 3 or
bytes 2 - 5.
2 process images of the CP 1242-7

For stations with a CP 1242-7, separate the CPU data areas for writing and reading items.
Note
Writing and reading OPC items with separate CPU data areas (CP 1242-7)
If you both write and read with an item, it is possible that the value stored on the OPC server
will differ from the value in the process image following a write job.
For stations with a CP 1242-7, use OPC items either for write or for read access. Writing and
reading items must access different CPU data areas.
Reason:
For read and write communication with the CPU, the CP 1242-7 has two process images
(reading and writing) and uses two different program blocks with one or more data blocks
that access the process data of the CPU.
Send and receive process image of the CP

The process images on the CP are created for communication with the OPC server of the
telecontrol server.
Figure 6-1 Process images of the CP 1242-7
CP 1242-7
In contrast to the CPU or the telecontrol server, the CP 1242-7 manages the process data in
two process images:
● Send process image (read direction of the control system)
The send process image of the CP is set up by the TC_SEND program block.
After the startup or restart of a station, the TC_SEND program block sets up the send
process image of the CP in the program of the CPU to be able to supply it with data. To
achieve this, it may be necessary to call the block several times.
Data sent to the telecontrol server is read from the send process image. This affects:
– Spontaneous transfer of data
– Read jobs of an OPC client (via TCSB)
– Cyclic data exchange with TCSB (regardless of OPC client requirements)
● Receive process image (write direction of the control system)
The receive process image of the CP is created or enlarged by write jobs of an OPC
client (via TCSB).
Using a write job from TCSB, data is written to the receive process image of the CP.
The TC_RECV program block reads the data out of the receive process image and writes
it to the memory areas of the CPU.
Behavior during data exchange
Differences when reading and with unsolicited transfer

● When reading items of the CP 1242-7, precisely the requested items are transferred to
TCSB.
● With the spontaneous transfer of data by the CP 1242-7, the entire process image of the
CP is always transferred to TCSB.
Behavior when reading and writing and during cyclic data exchange
Note the following special points:
● Different address ranges for reading and writing on the CP
The data transfer between the two process images of the CP and the process data of the
CPU is handled by two blocks TC_SEND and TC_RECV.
● Different sizes of the send and receive process image
The size of the send process image and the receive process image on the CP may differ.
These system properties can lead to the following behavior:
CP 1242-7
● Different values when writing and reading

If an OPC client writes items to the station and then reads the same items (read from
device), under certain circumstances, values will be read for these items that differ from
those written earlier. Reason: Compared with the currently written receive process image,
the send process image of the CP may contain different values.
● Negative acknowledgement when reading outside the send process image
If an OPC client reads items located outside the send process image, the read job is
negatively acknowledged.
If the TCSB cyclic reading wants to access items located outside the send process
image, the job is not executed, any values stored previously in the process image of
TCSB retain their value and cyclic reading is stopped.
Remember that connected OPC clients are not informed of this.
Synchronization of the process images of the CP

Synchronize the receive and send process image of the CP using the user program to
ensure that TCSB accesses current process data. To do this, transfer each written value
from the receive process image with the same offset to the send process image:
1. Copy the data received by TC_RECV from the data block of TC_RECV to the data block
of TC_SEND.
2. Transfer the data to send process image of the CP using TC_SEND.
This ensures the following:
● The send process image is at least as large as the receive process image.
● After a write job of the OPC client, when this is followed by a read request and during
cyclic data exchange, the previously written values are read and transferred to TCSB.
Recommendation for the structure of the process images

● Place all process data intended for write or read access in the lower address range (small
offset).
● Place the process data intended only for read access in the upper address range (larger
offset).
● Make sure that the send process image of the CP set up by the TC_SEND program block
is larger than the receive process image of the CP that is created by write access by the
OPC clients.
Possible data loss for archives of OPC clients during cyclic data exchange
During cyclic data exchange, the CP always transfers its entire process image to TCSB.
Data can be lost in the following scenario:
● Cyclic data exchange was enabled in TCSB for the connection to a CP 1242-7.
● Due to a temporary connection termination, the data that the CP could not send to TCSB
is stored in the send buffer.
CP 1242-7
6.10 Communication between stations
● If an OPC client now sends a read job, this is handled with priority and the current data is
read from the process image of the CP.
● If older process data is then read from the send buffer of the CP within the framework of
the cyclic data exchange, this is discarded for filling the archive if the OPC client rejects
data older than the data it currently has stored.
6.10 Communication between stations
Sending to a station with CP 1242-7

After data has been transferred from the CPU (TC_SEND) to the CP, the CP sends the data
to the station as the remote communications partner immediately using GPRS.
Depending on the transmission path, the following situations are distinguished:
● Inter-station communication
The frames are transmitted to the station via the telecontrol server.
CP in "Telecontrol" mode
● Direct communication
The frames are sent directly to the stations.
CP in "GPRS direct" mode
6.11 Communication between master station and stations (telecontrol)
6.11.1 The S7-1200 sends data to the master station (TC_SEND)
Requirements
● The OPC server has been started on the telecontrol server (an OPC client has connected
to the telecontrol server).
● The TC_CON instruction was started successfully.
Sequence
The sequence and time of sending the data to the telecontrol server using GPRS depend on
the configuration of the "RemoteWdcAddress" parameter (access ID) of the TCON_WDC
data block:
● RemoteWdcAddress = DW#16#0: immediate transfer
CP 1242-7
● RemoteWdcAddress = DW#16#FEEDDADA: no immediate or cyclic transfer

The DW#16#FEEDDADA setting is only used to update the send process image on the
CP. Temporary values are not buffered, only the relevant current value is stored.
If the CP is required to receive additional data written by the OPC server, a second
connection must be established with RemoteWdcAddress = DW#16#0.
These two transfer options can also be used on the CP at the same time. To achieve this,
two different TC_CON instructions must be called.
Immediate transfer
Figure 6-2 TC_SEND: immediate transfer of the process data
"RemoteWdcAddress" = DW#16#0
1. TC_SEND sends data to the CP.
2. The CP compares the data received from TC_SEND with the existing send process
image.
– If the send process image does not exist or the data received from TC_SEND is larger
than the existing send process image:
The new data is stored in the send process image and the send process image is
automatically enlarged.
– If the data received from TC_SEND is not different from the existing send process
image:
The call is ended and step 3 omitted.
– If the existing send process image is larger than the data sent by TC_SEND:
Only the data sent by TC_SEND is stored in the send process image.
3. Transfer of the entire send process image to the telecontrol server via GPRS.
Note
Send cycle time
If you send frames directly to the Telecontrol server ("Telecontrol" mode), make sure that the
send cycle time is ≥ 1 second.
CP 1242-7
No immediate transfer
Figure 6-3 TC_SEND: no immediate transfer of the process data
"RemoteWdcAddress" = DW#16#FEEDDADA
1. TC_SEND sends data to the CP.
2. The CP does not compare the new process data with the previous send process image,
but writes the new data to its send process image.
3. Only when the telecontrol server sends a request to the CP, for example after a request
by an OPC client, does the CP send the requested part of the data from the send process
image to the telecontrol server.
Cyclic data exchange
Figure 6-4 TC_SEND: cyclic exchange of the process data
The cyclic data exchange is initiated by a request from the telecontrol server ("cyclic
communication") to supply data archives with data at fixed intervals.
The following settings should be selected for cyclic data exchange:
● In the TCON_WDC for the sending connection
(TC_SEND),RemoteWdcAddress" = DW#16#FEEDDADA
● In the TCON_WDC for the receiving connection (TC_RECV),
RemoteWdcAddress" = DW#16#0
CP 1242-7
6.11.2 Master station reads out data from the S7-1200 (read, TC_SEND)
Requirements
● The OPC server has been started on the telecontrol server (an OPC client has connected
to the telecontrol server).
● The TC_SEND instruction was called at least once in the CPU of the station.
This creates the send process image on the CP.
Note
Item name of the OPC client
The send process image on the CP is created as a data block. The read access of an
OPC client to the send process image must be transferred by the DB1 item to the CP.
Sequence
Figure 6-5 TC_SEND: master station reads process data
1. With the DB1, DBx,y item, the OPC server sends a read job for "x" bytes starting at offset
"y" to the CP.
2. The CP checks whether "x" bytes starting at offset "y" exist in the process image.
3. Reaction of the CP:
– If "x" bytes starting at offset "y" exist in the send process image:
The data ("x" bytes) is sent to the telecontrol server.
– If the send process image is smaller than x + y bytes:
The read job is acknowledged negatively.
The OPC client receives an error message from the OPC server of the telecontrol
server.
For more information, refer to section Data management in the process images of the CP
1242-7 (Page 50).
CP 1242-7
6.11.3 Master station sends data to the S7-1200 (write, TC_RECV)
Sequence
Figure 6-6 TC_RECV: master station sends process data
1. The telecontrol server writes "x" bytes starting at offset "y" in a write job to the CP.
2. The CP saves the data at position "y" in the receive process image.
– If the receive process image on the CP does not yet exist or is smaller than x + y
bytes:
The data is stored as a new receive process image. Data areas without value are filled
with the value 0.
– If the data area of the write job is smaller than the receive process image:
The receive process image is not reduced in size.
3. The CP always transfers the entire receive process image to TC_RECV.
Remember this when specifying the size of the "LEN" parameter of TC_RECV:
– Set "LEN" to the maximum possible size of 2048 (bytes).
Selective evaluation of written data with RDREC "read data record"

Individual items of data that are changed in the receive process image of the CP by being
written by an OPC client can be evaluated by the CPU selectively based on an identifier.
The data in the receive process image of the CP is identified byte by byte with the following
status:
● 16#FF
Status for changed data
● 0
Status for unchanged data (no identification)
The identifiers are written to the data record 8455.
CP 1242-7
6.12 Main and substitute telecontrol server
The received data is written from the TC_RECV block to the CPU. If TC_RECV completes
the execution with DONE = 1, the CPU can read out the identifiers from data record 8455
using the program block RDREC.
Programming RDREC
Program the parameters of RDREC to read out the status information as follows:
● ID
Hardware identifier of the CP
● Index
Set INDEX to 8455.
● MLEN
Set MLEN to 2048 (bytes).
● RECORD
The RECORD target area must have a size of 2048 (bytes).
The IDs of the changed bytes (FF or 0) are written to the target area defined in RECORD.
6.12 Main and substitute telecontrol server
Telecontrol server: Main and substitute server

If TELECONTROL SERVER BASIC is installed as the main and substitute server, two
parallel systems are installed by TELECONTROL SERVER BASIC and these are
independent of each other. Both systems have their own database and the complete
communications functions of TELECONTROL SERVER BASIC. The two
TELECONTROL SERVER BASIC systems do not monitor each other.
Configuration of the main and substitute server

Make sure that the configuration data on the two systems are consistent with each other.
You can achieve this by entering all the configuration data twice manually or after configuring
the main system, by copying the database of the main system to the substitute system using
operating system tools. Follow the steps outlined below:
1. Copy the database file from the following directory of the main system:
Programdata > Siemens > Automation > TCS Basic > Data > "Smsc.sqlite"
2. Insert the database file at the same location in the file system of the substitute system.
The existing "Smsc.sqlite" file on the substitute system is overwritten.
3. If necessary, adapt the addressing of the database server in the configuration of the
substitute server under "Settings" if CMT and the database in the main system are
installed on different computers.
CP 1242-7
6.13 Time synchronization
Copying ensures the consistency of the configuration data. Since the system parameters of
the main and substitute system can be configured in the CMT, following copying no editing of
the system parameters of the substitute system is necessary.
Interaction between the main and substitute server

In a normal situation, the stations are connected to the main telecontrol server. If the main
server cannot be reached, the connection of the remote S7-1200 with the CP 1242-7 fails
over from the main to the substitute server.
Switchover between the main and substitute server by the CP 1242-7

When establishing the GPRS connection to the telecontrol server, the CP automatically
switches over to the substitute server after the 4th dialing attempt if the main server cannot
be reached.
If the substitute server cannot be reached either, the 4th time the CP once again tries to
connect to the main server.
The intervals of the redial attempts are controlled by the "Redial delay" parameter.
You will find an example in the section Redial delay (telecontrol) (Page 47).
Synchronizing the time of day regularly

With applications that require time-of-day synchronization, you need to synchronize the time
of day of the CP regularly. If you do not synchronize the time of day of the CP regularly,
there may be deviations of several seconds per day in the time information of the CP.
You can synchronize the time of day regularly as follows:
● "Telecontrol" mode
Note
Blocking access to the time of day of the TCSB computer
Changing the PC time on the TCSB computer affects the time-of-day synchronization of
the stations.
Protect the TCSB computers from unauthorized access with operating system tools (user
groups, passwords). If the PC is synchronized by an external time master, this needs to
be taken into account.
CP 1242-7
In "Telecontrol" mode, the time of day is transferred by the telecontrol server under the
following conditions:
– Each time when the station logs on to the server; in other words even after an
interrupted connection.
– Regularly at the interval set for the monitoring time.
To enable the monitoring:
– In the Configuration and Monitoring Tool (CMT) of TELECONTROL SERVER BASIC,
enable the station monitoring in the "Communication monitoring" parameter group.
– Enter the required interval for the monitoring time.
Result: The regular time-of-day synchronization starts when the CP logs on to the
telecontrol server.
● "GPRS direct" mode
In "GPRS direct" mode, the time of day of the CP is requested using NTP.
– Enable the "Activate time-of-day synchronization" option.
Result: The NTP server specified during the configuration initiates the regular time-of-
day synchronization.
Reading out time by CPU
Requirement
Before the CPU can read out the correct time-of-day from the CP, the time-of-day of the CP
needs to be set. The options for time-of-day synchronization of the CP via the Internet can
be found in the section Other properties of the CP (Page 11).
Reading out time by the CPU with RDREC

You can read out the CP time of day with the RDREC "read data record" instruction. To do
this, create a block of the type RDREC.
The parameters of the RDREC need to have the following settings:
● ID
As the logical address, enter the hardware identifier of the CP 1242-7.
● MLEN
Enter a length of 12 bytes.
● INDEX
For the index, enter the data record with the number 160.
● RECORD
Specify a structure of the data type DTL as the target area.
CP 1242-7
Telecontrol program blocks 7
7.1 Using and creating the telecontrol program blocks
Using the program blocks for GPRS communication

The telecontrol program blocks are necessary whenever data from the station needs to be
sent to a communications partner.
If you only want to use the TeleService function, no telecontrol program blocks are
necessary.
Creating the program blocks and SDTs in STEP 7

The telecontrol blocks "TC_..." can be found in STEP 7 in the "Instructions >
Communication" window.
You create the corresponding system data types (SDTs) "TCON_xxx" and "IF_CONF" as a
data block. The procedure is described in the sections for the two SDTs.
Note
Program block versions
In STEP 7 you cannot use different versions of a program block in a station.
• If possible, only use the current block version with new STEP 7 projects.
• When expanding old STEP 7 projects in a station use the same program block version or
update the existing blocks.
When updating older block versions the newly-inserted blocks must be programmed
again.
A link to the current manual for the version history of SIMATIC NET program blocks can be
found in the references in the Appendix of this manual.
Connection establishment with the "TC_CON" instruction

Connections are established via GPRS using the "TC_CON" instruction. Note that a
separate "TC_CON" instruction must be called for each connection.
Once a connection is established, data can then be received with the "TC_RECV" instruction
and/or sent with the "TC_SEND" instruction.
A separate connection must be established for each communications partner even if
identical blocks of data are being sent.
After a successful transfer of the data, a connection can be terminated. A connection is also
terminated by calling "TC_DISCON".
CP 1242-7
Telecontrol program blocks
7.2 TC_CON: Establish connection via the GSM network
Note the maximum number of parallel connections in the section Performance data
(Page 11).
Note
Connection abort
If an existing connection is aborted by the communications partner or due to disturbances on
the network, the connection must also be terminated by calling "TC_DISCON". Make sure
that you take this into account in your programming.
Application example for the "TC_CONFIG" instruction

With the "TC_CONFIG" instruction, you cannot permanently overwrite the configuration data
of the CP 1242-7. This can have practical applications if you want to activate a TeleService
partner temporarily by setting an input and this partner is disabled in the default
configuration.
Meaning
TC_CON allows an S7-1200 with a CP 1242-7 to establish a connection of the following
types:
● ISO-ON-TCP
Connection partner is a CP 1242-7.
ISO-ON-TCP connections are used only in "GPRS direct" mode.
● UDP
Any connection partner is possible.
● SMS
The connection partner is an SMS client.
● Telecontrol connection
The connection partner is either a telecontrol server or another station that can be
reached via the telecontrol server.
A TC_CON program block establishes exactly one connection. Depending on the mode of
the CP 1242-7 and the protocol you are using, a maximum of 3 to 5 simultaneous
connections with unique IDs (see below) are supported per CP. You will find the maximum
number of simultaneous connections in the performance data of the CP.
The CONNECT parameter uses a data block (DB) with the structure of a system data type
(SDT) for the connection description.
CP 1242-7
The required connection type is defined using a connection-specific SDT "TCON_..." (see
below). For each of the connection types listed above, one of the following SDTs must be
programmed:
● TCON_IP_RFC for ISO-ON-TCP connections
● TCON_IP_V4 for UDP connections
● TCON_PHONE for SMS connections
● TCON_WDC for telecontrol connections
The "ActiveEstablished" parameter of these SDTs also specifies whether or not connection
establishment is active or passive.
For programming these SDTs, see TCON_...: SDTs for the telecontrol connection
establishment (Page 78).
The ID parameter references the GPRS connection. The ID is freely selectable but must be
unique within the CPU. All blocks of a connection must use the same ID.
The INTERFACE parameter references the GPRS interface of the required local CP. This
must be taken from STEP 7.
Call interface in FBD representation
Explanation of the formal parameters

The following table explains all the formal parameters for the TC_CON instruction.
Parameter Declaration Data type Possible values Description

REQ INPUT BOOL 0, 1 The instruction is started and the status
codes initialized on a rising edge.
Updating of the DONE, ERROR and
STATUS status codes when there is no
positive edge.
ID INPUT CONN_OUC 1...07FFh Reference to the relevant connection.
(WORD) The ID is assigned.
The value of ID is also required by the
system data type (SDT) of the
CONNECT parameter.
CP 1242-7

INTERFACE INPUT HW_ Reference to the interface of the local
INTERFACE CP 1242-7 (see STEP 7 > CP
(WORD) configuration > Telecontrol interface >
"Hardware identifier")
CONNECT INOUT TCON_Param See also "TCON_...: SDTs for Reference to a data block for connection
telecontrol connection establishment.
establishment" The SDTs of the type TCON_IP_RFC,
TCON_IP_V4, TCON_PHONE or
TCON_WDC specify the structure of the
data block suitable for the relevant
connection.
In the SDTs, note the parameter
"ActiveEstablished" (active / passive
connection establishment).
ENO OUTPUT BOOL 0: Error Enable output
1: Error-free If there is a runtime error with the
instruction, ENO = 0 is set.
BUSY OUTPUT BOOL 0: Execution of the instruction Display of the processing status of the
not yet started, completed or instruction
aborted
1: The instruction is executing
DONE OUTPUT BOOL 0: - This parameter indicates whether or not
1: The instruction executed the job was completed without errors.
successfully For the meaning in conjunction with the
parameters ERROR and STATUS, refer
to Codes of the instruction.
ERROR OUTPUT BOOL 0: - Error code
1: Error For the meaning in conjunction with the
parameters DONE and STATUS, refer to
Codes of the instruction.
STATUS OUTPUT WORD Status code
For the meaning in conjunction with the
parameters DONE and ERROR, refer to
The codes BUSY, DONE and ERROR

The codes of DONE and ERROR are relevant only when BUSY = 0.
BUSY DONE ERROR Meaning

0 0 0 No job being executed
You will find all other code combinations of DONE and ERROR in the following table.
When called, the instruction remains in the BUSY = 1 state for several seconds. In the
following situations, the BUSY state = 1 can last for a longer time:
● On active ISO-on-TCP connections if the partner cannot be reached.
● On passive connections when no frame is received.
CP 1242-7
The codes DONE, ERROR and STATUS

The following table shows the condition codes formed based on DONE, ERROR and
STATUS that must be evaluated by the user program.
Note
Do not call up TC_DISCON if TC_CON ERROR = 1
When connection establishment fails (TC_CON ERROR = 1), TC_DISCON must not be
called. In this case, calling up TC_DISCON leads to the connection being blocked.
DONE ERROR STATUS Meaning

1 0 0000H Job executed without errors
0 0 7000H No job processing active (first instruction call)
0 0 7001H Job processing started (first instruction call)
0 0 7002H Job processing already active (renewed instruction call when BUSY = 1)
0 1 8086H Illegal value for ID
0 1 8087H Maximum number of connections reached, no further connection possible
0 1 80E3H The ID is already being used by another connection. This means for TC_SEND,
TC_RECV or TC_DISCON, BUSY is currently TRUE.
The status code is output when EN_R of TC_RECV is permanently TRUE. This mostly
results in TC_RECV being called. Remedy for this situation: Turn EN_R off before
TC_CON or TC_DISCON is called. EN_R may only be turned on again if TC_CON
executed free of errors.
0 1 80E6H No query in progress (instruction call not started)
0 1 80E8H Remote partner cannot be reached. Check the connection parameters.
In the "GPRS direct" mode, the message is output if the partner is reachable but does
not react to the connection request.
0 1 80EBH Request temporarily denied (TC_CON has already been called with the same
destination address.)
0 1 80ECH Opening the Listener Port failed:
Check the connection parameters.
0 1 80F2H The CP is in the wrong mode:
• Telecontrol connections are permitted only in "Telecontrol" mode.
• ISO-ON-TCP connections are permitted only in "GPRS direct" mode.
0 1 80F3H No free connection endpoint for sending data:
• Use less connections or
• Use less passive connections or
• Turn off NTP.
Remember the maximum number of simultaneous connections of the CP 1242-7.
0 1 80F4H Connection endpoint cannot be generated:
Repeat the call. If necessary, check the connection parameters.
CP 1242-7
7.3 TC_DISCON: Terminate connection via the GSM network

0 1 80F5H Invalid connection endpoint: Connection establishment by TC_CON failed.
Repeat the block call.
0 1 80F6H Format error of a parameter in the called data block (wrong length, wrong format,
invalid value or phone number in TCON_Phone longer than 20 characters)
Check the configuration of the "TCON_..." involved.
Meaning
The TC_DISCON instruction on an S7-1200 with CP 1242-7 terminates an ISO-ON-TCP,
UDP, SMS or telecontrol connection that was established with the TC_CON instruction.
You will find detailed information on the connection types in the description of the TC_CON
instruction.
TC_DISCON terminates the connection to the telecontrol server only logically. At the TCP/IP
level, the connection is retained.
If you want the connection to the telecontrol server to be terminated physically, configure the
connection as a "Temporary connection" in the "telecontrol server" parameter group in
STEP 7. Temporary stations terminate the connection automatically after sending the data.
Note
Stopping the execution of further program blocks by TC_DISCON
Calling up TC_DISCON ends the execution of TC_CON, TC_SEND, and TC_RECV blocks,
that were called up with the same connection ID (parameter "ID") and interface ( parameter
"INTERFACE"). These blocks then signal an ERROR.
Do not call up TC_DISCON if TC_CON indicates "Error = 1".
If TC_CON indicates "ERROR", then the connection is not established. In this case
TC_DISCON must not be called.
If TC_DISCON is called in this case, the connection ID ("ID") is briefly reserved, and a
TC_CON called up immediately afterwards would indicate ERROR and STATUS 80E3.
The ID parameter references the GPRS connection. The ID must be unique within the CPU
and the same as the ID used with TC_CON.
The INTERFACE parameter references the GPRS interface of the required local CP. The
value must be the same as that used by TC_CON for INTERFACE.
CP 1242-7

The following table explains all the formal parameters for the TC_DISCON instruction

positive edge.
ID INPUT CONN_OUC 1...07FFh Reference to the relevant connection
(WORD)
aborted
CP 1242-7
7.4 TC_SEND: Send data via the GSM network


0 0 0 The instruction has not yet been called.
Note
When called, the instruction remains in the BUSY = 1 state for several seconds.


0 1 80E4H Unknown ID: No connection with this ID has been established by TC_CON.
0 1 80F5H Invalid connection endpoint:
• Connection establishment by TC_CON failed or
• Connection terminated by remote partner.
Repeat the block call.
0 1 80F6H Format error of a parameter in the data block called (wrong length, wrong format, or
invalid value)
Check the configuration of the "TC_CON..." SDT.
Meaning
The TC_SEND instruction allows the sending of data via programmed connections of the
following types:
● ISO-ON-TCP connections
● UDP connections
CP 1242-7
● SMS connections
The sending of SMS messages is supported only if this was set up in the STEP 7
configuration of the CP.
● Telecontrol connections
Note
Sending SMS messages to multiple recipients
If you want to send an identical SMS message to several recipients, you need to establish a
connection to each recipient.
You will find more detailed information on the connection types in the description of the
TC_CON instruction.
The ID parameter references the GPRS connection. The value of ID must correspond to the
value used for ID by TC_CON.
value must be the same as that used by TC_CON for INTERFACE.
The amount of data to be sent is specified with the LEN parameter.
The size of the data area specified in DATA must be at least as large as the number of bytes
configured for LEN. Permitted data types in the data area specified in DATA are all except
BOOL and ARRAY of BOOL.
The destination address (connection partner) for the data to be sent is configured in the
TC_CON instruction.
CP 1242-7

The following table explains all the formal parameters for the TC_SEND instruction.

positive edge.
(WORD)
LEN INPUT UINT 1...2048 Number of bytes of the data to be sent.
The value must be ≥ 1 and ≤ 2048.
The value should correspond to the size
of the area of DATA.
DATA INOUT VARIANT Address reference to the send data area
of the CPU *
aborted
1: The instruction executed the job was completed without errors. **
* For special features of the DATA parameter for SMS texts, refer to the next section.
** After sending a frame, TC_SEND sets DONE = 1. Note the following response:
The loss of an ISO-on-TCP connection is only recognized by the sender after 1 to 2 minutes. The transferred data may
be lost although TC_SEND has set DONE = 1 at the sender.
If an ISO-on-TCP connection is aborted after receiving a frame before TC_RECV was started, the transferred data may
be lost even if TC_SEND sets DONE = 1 at the sender.
CP 1242-7
Configuring SMS texts with the DATA parameter

The instruction sends the data referenced by the pointer of the type VARIANT of the DATA
parameter as an SMS text.
If an operand of the data type STRING is referenced by DATA for SMS texts, the first two
bytes are transferred with length information of the string.
One option for the correct text representation of SMS messages to be sent is to convert the
text string into an Array of BYTE or Array of CHAR using the conversion function
Strg_TO_Chars. Strg_TO_Chars at the EN parameter is linked to the output parameter ENO
by TC_SEND.
For SMS texts, the CP does not support all special characters, for example umlauts (ü, ä
etc.). The specification GSM 03.38 applies. There may be additional restrictions imposed by
the GSM network provider.



DONE ERROR STATUS * Meaning

0 1 80E0H Internal error
If you send frames directly to the Telecontrol server ("Telecontrol" mode), make sure
that the send cycle time is ≥ 1 second.
0 1 80E1H Timeout:
• Increase the value of the "Connection monitoring time" in the configuration of the
CP 1242-7 or
• Check the connection partner.
0 1 80E4H Unknown ID:
First call TC_CON.
CP 1242-7
DONE ERROR STATUS * Meaning

0 1 80E7H Data to be sent not completely transferred. The recipient does not receive any data:
• Repeat the job
0 1 80E8H Remote partner cannot be reached. Check the connection parameters.
In the "GPRS direct" mode, the message is output if the partner is reachable but does
not react to the connection request.
0 1 80E9H Connection establishment by remote partner:
Check the connection partner. If necessary, terminate the connection with TC_DISCON
and establish it again with TC_CON.
0 1 80EAH Error message from remote partner:
• Check the connection partner. Enable the "TC_RECV" instruction on the
communications partner.
• If necessary, terminate the connection with TC_DISCON and establish it again with
TC_CON.
0 1 80EFH SMS could not be sent:
• Check whether the destination address (telephone number of the destination
subscriber) exists.
• Check whether the inserted SIM card allows sending of SMS.
• Check the length of the SMS text that was sent. SMS texts > 160 characters will not
be sent.
• Make sure that when the data block TCON_PHONE was created, the "Standard"
option was selected for block access.
0 1 80F1H Sending of SMS messages is not enabled in the STEP 7 configuration of the CP:
Enalble the "Allow SMS" option in the configuration of the CP.
0 1 80F4H Connection endpoint cannot be generated:
Check the connection partner.
• Connection establishment by TC_CON failed.
• Connection terminated by remote partner: Call TC_DISCON.
invalid value)
* Other statuses that are not listed here can be found in the status codes of the "RDREC" and "WRREC" instructions in the
two middle status bytes (STATUS[2], STATUS[3]).
CP 1242-7
7.5 TC_RECV: Receive data via the GSM network
Meaning
The TC_RECV block allows the reception of data via programmed connections of the
following types:
● ISO-ON-TCP connections
● SMS connections
To receive SMS messages, the phone number of the sender must be configured in the
STEP 7 configuration of the receiving CP (authorized phone numbers). The sender must
support the CLIP function.
The phone number of the connection partner must be entered in the "TCON_PHONE"
SDT.
Wake-up SMS messages are filtered out.
● Telecontrol connections
Note
Receiving SMS messages from different senders
If you want to receive SMS messages from different senders, you have two alternatives:
• You configure several connections (TC_CON, TC_RECV, TC_DISCON).
• You may only enter no telephone number for only one configured connection in the
required data block "TCON_PHONE" in the "PhoneNumber" parameter. When receiving
messages, this is then interpreted as a placeholder for all authorized connection partners.
You will find more detailed information on the connection types in the description of the
TC_CON block.
The ID parameter references the GPRS connection. The value of ID must correspond to the
value used for ID by TC_CON.
value must be the same as that used in TC_CON for INTERFACE.
The maximum amount of data to be received is specified with the LEN parameter. Set LEN
to the maximum possible size.
The size of the data area specified in DATA must be at least as large as the number of bytes
configured for LEN. Permitted data types in the data area specified in DATA are all except
BOOL and ARRAY of BOOL. The received data is interpreted as if the sending partner had
used the same data types.
The DB (system data type) used for the connection description of TC_RECV must differ from
a DB used for TC_SEND.
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Storing SMS messages

Received SMS messages are stored in the CP 1242-7 (25 storage spaces) and on the SIM
card (varying number of storage spaces).
● After an SMS message has been read by TC_RECV the SMS message will be deleted
from its storage space.
● If all of the storage spaces have been allocated and a new SMS message is received, the
oldest SMS message is deleted.

The following table explains the formal parameters of the TC_RECV block

EN_R INPUT BOOL 0: Data reception locked Enables / locks the reception of data.
1: Data reception enabled • Block version 1.1: After setting 1 to 0,
the block is inactive.
• Block version 1.0: After setting 1 to 0,
the program block receives data
again (until DONE = 0 and ERROR =
0).
Note the information on the status code
80E3 of TC_CON.
(WORD)
LEN INPUT UINT 1...2048 (minimum) number of bytes of data to be
received, maximum 2048
DATA INOUT VARIANT Address reference to the receive data
area of the CPU *
CP 1242-7

RCVD_LEN OUTPUT UINT Number of bytes of received data
aborted
* For special features of the DATA parameter for SMS texts, refer to the next section.
Configuring SMS texts with the DATA parameter

The instruction references the received SMS text with the pointer of the type VARIANT of the
DATA parameter to the data area of the CPU.
If DATA references an operand of the data type STRING for the SMS text, the first two bytes
of the SMS text will be interpreted as length information of the data type STRING and not as
SMS text.
One option for the correct text representation of SMS messages to be received is to convert
an Array of BYTE or Array of CHAR to a text string using the conversion function
Chars_TO_Strg. Chars_TO_Strg at the EN parameter is linked to the output parameter ENO
of TC_RECV.
For SMS texts, the CP does not support all special characters, for example umlauts (ü, ä
etc.). The specification GSM 03.38 applies. There may be additional restrictions imposed by
the GSM network provider.


CP 1242-7
7.6 TC_CONFIG: Transferring configuration data to CP


0 0 7000H No job processing active (first block call)
0 0 7001H Job processing started (first block call)
0 0 7002H Job processing already active (renewed block call when BUSY = 1)
0 1 80A3H • An attempt is being made to establish the connection.
• An attempt is being made to terminate a non-existent connection.
0 1 80E0H Internal error
0 1 80E4H Unknown ID:
First call TC_CON.
0 1 80E6H No query in progress (block call not started)
• Connection establishment by TC_CON failed.
• Connection terminated by remote partner: Call TC_DISCON.
invalid value)
* Other statuses that are not listed here can be found in the status codes of the "RDREC" and "WRREC" blocks in the two
middle status bytes (STATUS[2], STATUS[3]).
Meaning
With the TC_CONFIG instruction, parameters of a the CP 1242-7 configured in STEP 7 can
be modified. The configured values are not overwritten retentively. The overwritten values
remain valid until TC_CONFIG is called again or until the station starts up again (cold restart
after cycling power).
If the STEP 7 configuration data of the CP needs to be changed permanently, the instruction
needs to be called again each time the station restarts (cold restart) or a modified project
must be downloaded to the station.
The CONFIG parameter points to the memory area with the configuration data. The
configuration data is stored in a data block (DB). The structure of the DB is specified by the
system data type (SDT) IF_CONF.
The configuration data to be modified on the CP is put together as necessary in blocks in
IF_CONF "IF_CONF_..." for the individual parameters.
CP 1242-7
Parameters that are not intended to change as a result of the instruction are not entered in
IF_CONF. They retain the value configured in STEP 7.
For detailed information on programming IF_CONF, refer to the section IF_CONF: SDT for
telecontrol configuration data (Page 83).
The INTERFACE parameter references the GPRS interface of the required local CP.

The following table explains all the formal parameters for the TC_CONFIG instruction

positive edge.
INTERFACE CP 1242-7
(WORD)
CONFIG INOUT VARIANT See also "IF_CONF: SDT for Reference to the memory area with the
telecontrol configuration data collected configuration data to be
modified
aborted
CP 1242-7
7.7 TCON_...: SDTs for the telecontrol connection establishment





0 1 80EBH Query temporarily rejected (the CP is currently being configured by STEP 7)
0 1 80F6H Format error of a parameter in the called data block (wrong length, wrong format or
invalid value)
Check the "IF_CONF" SDT.
0 1 80F7H Wrong ID in the parameter fields of the configuration data:
Check the "IF_CONF" SDT.
System data types TCON_... for the TC_CON instruction

To configure a telecontrol connection using the TC_CON instruction, the CONNECT
parameter of the instruction is used for the connection description.
CP 1242-7
The connection description is specified by the structure of the system data type (SDT). The
structure of the relevant SDT contains the parameters necessary to establish the connection
with the remote communications partner.
For different connection types that depend on the remote communications partner, the
following SDTs are used:
● TCON_IP_RFC for ISO-on-TCP connections to IPv4 stations with CP 1242-7
● TCON_IP_V4 for UDP connections to IPv4 stations (sending only)
● TCON_PHONE for connections to SMS clients
● TCON_WDC for connections to telecontrol servers or stations that can be reached via the
telecontrol server.
The connection description is programmed in a data block of the same type as the SDT.
Creating a DB of the type TCON_...

You will need to type in the data types of the relevant DBs with the keyboard. They are not
displayed in the selection list. The data types are not case-sensitive.
To create a TCON_... DB, follow the steps outlined below:
1. Create a data block of the type "global DB" with block access "Standard".
2. Create an SDT in the table of the parameter configuration of the DB by assigning the
name and typing in the required type (for example "TCON_IP_RFC") in the cell of the
data type.
The SDT and its parameters are created (see below).
3. Configure the parameters that are described below for each SDT type.
Reserved bits are not displayed.
System data type TCON_IP_RFC for connections to IPv4 stations

This connection type is supported only on ISO-on-TCP connections to communications
partners with a fixed IP address. The CP must be configured for the "GPRS direct" mode.
Table 7- 1 Parameters of TCON_IP_RFC
Byte Parameter Data type Initial value Description

0 ... 1 InterfaceID HW_ANY Reference to the interface of the local CP 1242-7
(see STEP 7 > CP configuration > Telecontrol
interface > "Hardware identifier")
2 ... 3 ID CONN_OUC 1...07FFh Reference to the GPRS connection. The ID is
assigned and must be unique within the CPU.
Here, the same value as that of the ID parameter of
the TC_CON instruction must be used.
4 ConnectionType BYTE W#16#0C Protocol variant 12 (Ch): ISO-on-TCP connection
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5 ActiveEstablished BOOL Identifier for the type of connection establishment:
• 0: Passive connection establishment
• 1: Active connection establishment
6 ... 7 - - - - reserved -
RemoteAddress IP_V4 IP address of the connection partner
8 ... 11 ADDR Array [1...4] of IP address of the relevant connection partner
Byte
RemoteTSelector TSelector Remote T selector
12 ... TSelLen UINT Length of the remote T selector "RemoteTSelector"
13
14 ... TSel Array [1...32] any Remote transport selector of the connection
45 of Byte
• When "ActiveEstablished" = 1:
With active connection establishment, the T

selector of the local partner must be the same as
the T selector of the connection partner (passive
connection establishment on the remote partner).
• When "ActiveEstablished" = 0 correspondingly
(passive connection establishment local, active
connection establishment remote)
LocalTSelector TSelector Local T selector
46 ... TSelLen UINT Length of the local T selector "LOCAL_TSel"
47
48 ... TSel Array [1...32] any Local transport selector of the connection
79 of Byte
• When "ActiveEstablished" = 1:
With active connection establishment, the T

selector of the local partner must be the same as
the T selector of the connection partner (passive
connection establishment on the remote partner).
• When "ActiveEstablished" = 0 correspondingly
(passive connection establishment local, active
connection establishment remote)
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System data type TCON_IP_V4 for connections to IPv4 stations

This connection type is supported only for sending on UDP connections to communications
partners with a fixed IP address.
Table 7- 2 Parameters of TCON_IP_V4

4 ConnectionType BYTE W#16#0B Protocol variant 11 (Bh): UDP connection
Setting for sending and receiving data.

Setting for sending data only.
RemoteAddress IP_V4 IP address of the connection partner
6 ... 9 ADDR Array [1...4] of IP address of the relevant connection partner
Byte
10 ... RemotePort UINT 1...65535 IP port of the connection partner
11 Not relevant if ActiveEstablished = 0
12 ... LocalPort UINT 1...65535 Local IP port ("0" is not permitted)
13 Not relevant if ActiveEstablished = 1
System data type TCON_PHONE for SMS connections
Note
Authorized phone numbers
The CP only accepts an SMS if the sending communication partner is authorized based on
its phone number. These numbers are in configured for the CP in STEP 7 in the "authorized
phone numbers" list.
SMS text
• Programmed SMS texts for SMS messages to be sent are accessed using the DATA
parameter of the TC_SEND instruction.
• The text of a received SMS message is assigned to the address area of the CPU by the
DATA parameter of the TC_RECV instruction.
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Table 7- 3 Parameters of TCON_PHONE

4 ConnectionType BYTE W#16#0E Protocol variant 14 (Eh): SMS connection
5 ActiveEstablished BOOL Identifier for the type of connection establishment
(not relevant for the CP 1242-7):
• 0: Passive connection establishment (not relevant
here)
6...7 - - - - reserviert -
8 ... 31 PhoneNumber STRING[22] Call number of the connection partner
Permitted values: Plus character (+) and numbers
Note the exact notation of the international dialing
code of the relevant phone number assigned by the
network provider ("+" character or zeros).
Without an entry for the PhoneNumber parameter, no
connection partner is specified and SMS messages
can be received reception from all authorized
connection partners.
Note the following during startup: Without an entry,
TC_RECV first delivers the oldest received SMS
message.
System data type TCON_WDC for connections to telecontrol servers or remote stations
You can configure the connection to the telecontrol server assigned to the S7-1200 or to a
remote station that can be reached via the telecontrol server with TCON_WDC. The address
data of the telecontrol server assigned to the CP can be found in STEP 7 in the "Telecontrol
interface > Mode" tab of the CP. The telecontrol server or a remote station is addressed
using the host name or the IP address.
The "RemoteWdcAddress" parameter of TCON_WDC specifies the Access ID of the
connection partner.
CP 1242-7
7.8 IF_CONF: SDT for telecontrol configuration data
Table 7- 4 Parameters of TCON_WDC

4 ConnectionType BYTE W#16#0F Protocol variant 15 (Fh): Telecontrol connection using
an IP address
6 ... 7 - - - - reserved -
8 ... 11 RemoteWdcAddress DWORD Specifies the Access ID (hex). The access ID
depends on the connection partner.
• Connection to a remote CP:
The access ID is made up of the following:

– STEP 7 project number
– Station number
– Slot
If the remote station has more than one
GPRS-CP and you do not want to specify the
path, the last byte for the slot must be set to
0.
You will find the access ID in the STEP 7 project

in the "CP authentication of the CP" parameter
group.
• Connection to the telecontrol server:
Access ID = 0
• To only write to the process image of the CP:
Access ID = DW#16#FEEDDADA
Structure of the system data type IF_CONF for the TC_CONFIG instruction
The CONFIG parameter of the TC_CONFIG instruction references the memory area with the
configuration data of the CP 1242-7 to be modified. The configuration data stored in a data
block is described as a structure of the system data type (SDT) IF_CONF.
CP 1242-7
IF_CONF is made up of a header followed by fields that correspond to the parameters or

parameter areas of the CP in the device properties of the STEP 7 project.
The CP configuration data to be modified is collected together as IF_CONF fields.
Parameters that will not be modified are ignored in the IF_CONF structure and remain as
they were configured in the STEP 7 project.
Creating the DB and the IF_CONF structures

You can create the parameters of the CP within the IF_CONF DB in one or more structures
each with one or more fields.
You will need to type in the data types of the fields using the keyboard. They are not
displayed in the selection list. The data types are not case-sensitive.
Follow the steps below to create IF_CONF:
1. Create a data block of the type "global DB" with block access "Standard".
2. Create a structure (data type "Struct") in the table of the parameter configuration of the
DB.
You can specify any name.
3. Under this structure add a header by assigning the name of the header and typing it in in
the cell of the data type "IF_CONF_Header".
The header of the structure and its three parameters (see below) is created.
4. Create a field for the first parameter to be changed by typing in the required data type (for
example "IF_CONF_APN") in the cell of the data type.
5. Repeat the last step for all parameters you want to change on the CP using the
TC_CONFIG instruction.
6. Finally, update the number of fields in the header in the "subfieldCnt" parameter.
Header of IF_CONF
Table 7- 5 IF_CONF_Header

0 ... 1 fieldType UINT Field type: Must always be 0.
2 ... 3 fieldId UINT Field ID: Must always be 0.
4 ... 5 subfieldCnt UINT Total number of fields contained in the structure
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General parameters of the parameter fields

Each field has the following general parameters:
● Id
This parameter identifies the field and must not be modified.
● Length
This parameter indicates the length of the field. The value serves as information.
Fields with strings and / or arrays have a variable length. Due to hidden bytes, the actual
length of fields can be greater than the sum of the displayed parameters.
● Mode
The following values are permitted to these parameters:
Table 7- 6 Values of "Mode"
Value Meaning
1 Permanent validity of the configuration data
Not relevant for the CP 1242-7
2 Temporary validity of the configuration data, including deleting of existing permanent
configuration data
The permanent configuration data is replaced by the parameter fields of IF_CONF.
Field for the parameter area "GPRS access"
Table 7- 7 IF_CONF_APN
Parameter Data type Initial value Description

Id UINT 4 ID of the parameter field
Length UINT Length of the parameter field in bytes: 174
Mode UINT Validity (1: permanent, 2: temporary)
AccesspointGPRS STRING [98] APN: Name of the access point of the GSM network
provider to the Internet
AccesspointUser STRING [42] APN user name
AccesspointPassword STRING [22] APN password
Field for the parameter area "CP identification"
Table 7- 8 IF_CONF_Login

CP 1242-7

ModemName STRING [22] Access ID
ModemPassword STRING [22] Telecontrol password
The password cannot be changed with IT_CONF.
Field for the parameter area "Telecontrol server access"

This field is only used when the telecontrol server is addressed with a name that can be
resolved by DNS. If the telecontrol server is addressed with its IP address, the
"IF_CONF_TCS_IP_V4" field is used.
In STEP 7, the corresponding data is located in the "Mode" parameter area.
If there is more than one telecontrol server, use the field once per server.
Table 7- 9 IF_CONF_TCS_Name

TcsName - - - reserved -
STRING [254] Name of the telecontrol server that can be resolved by
DNS
RemotePort UINT Port of the telecontrol server
Rank UINT Priority of the server [1, 2]
1 = main telecontrol server,
2 = substitute telecontrol server
Field for the parameter area "Telecontrol server access"

This field is only used when the telecontrol server is addressed by its IP address. If the
telecontrol server is addressed by its DNS name, the "IF_CONF_TCS_Name" field is used.
In STEP 7, the corresponding data is located in the "Mode" parameter area.
If there is more than one telecontrol server, use the field once per server.
Table 7- 10 IF_CONF_TCS_IP_v4

RemoteAddress IP_V4 IP address of the telecontrol server
RemotePort UINT Port of the telecontrol server
Rank UINT Priority of the server [1, 2]
1 = main telecontrol server,
2 = substitute telecontrol server
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Field for the "Mode" parameter area

In STEP 7, the corresponding data is located in the parameter areas "Mode" and Modem
settings".
Table 7- 11 IF_CONF_GPRS_Mode

GPRSmode UINT Mode of the CP:
• 0 = Telecontrol
• 1 = GPRS direct
TemporaryStation BOOL Bit 0: Temporary connection
If this option is selected, the CP only establishes a
temporary connection to send data. Once the frames
have been transferred, the CP terminates the connection
again.
• 1: activated (temporary connection)
• 0: deactivated (permanent connection)
SMS_Enabled BOOL Bit 1: Allow SMS
Selecting the option allows the S7 station to send SMS
messages.
• 1: activated (SMS allowed)
• 0: deactivated (no SMS)
Field for the "SMSC" parameter

In STEP 7, the corresponding data is located in the parameter area "Modem settings".
Table 7- 12 IF_CONF_SMS_Provider

SMSProvider STRING [20] Node number of the SMS center (SMSC) of the GSM
network provider with which the contract was signed for
this station.
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Field for the "PIN" parameter

In STEP 7, the corresponding data is located in the parameter area "Modem settings".
Table 7- 13 IF_CONF_PIN

Pin STRING [8] PIN of the SIM card inserted in the SIM card
The parameter is not relevant if the PIN was correctly
configured. If the PIN was incorrectly configured, the
correct PIN can be entered.
Field for monitoring times

In STEP 7, the corresponding data is located in the parameter areas "Keepalive timeout" and
Operating mode".
Table 7- 14 IF_CONF_TC_Timeouts

KeepAliveTimeout - - - Reserved - (cannot be programmed)
SendTimeout UINT Connection monitoring time: Monitoring time of the
connection to the communications partner (seconds)
Relevant in the "Telecontrol" and "GPRS direct" modes
RedialTimeout UINT Dialing repetition delay: Basic value for the wait time until
the next attempt to establish a connection following an
unsuccessful connection establishment. After every 3
attempts, the basic value is doubled up to a maximum of
900 s. Range of values: 10 to 600 s. If a substitute
telecontrol server is configured, the CP attempts to
connect to it at the 4th dialin attempt. Example: Basic
value 20 results in the following dialing intervals: three
times 20 s, three times 40 s, three times 80 s etc. up to a
maximum of 900 s.
Not relevant for SMS connections
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Field for the "Wake up right" parameter area
Table 7- 15 IF_CONF_WakeupList

WakeupPhone [1...10] ARRAY [1...10] Phone number subscriber authorized to wake up
of STRING [22] The asterisk (*) at the end of a call number is used a
placeholder for direct dialing numbers.
Field for the "Preferred GSM networks" parameter area
Table 7- 16 IF_CONF_PrefProvider

Provider [1...5] ARRAY [1...5] Alternative GSM networks with priority 1 to 5 into which
of STRING [6] the CP dials. Up to 5 networks can be configured. No. 1
with highest priority, no. 5 with lowest priority.
Entry of the Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) of the
network provider consisting of Mobile Country Code
(MCC) and Mobile Network Code (MNC).
Example (test network of Siemens AG): 26276
Field for the "DNS configuration" parameter area
Table 7- 17 IF_CONF_DNS

DNS_IP [1] IP_V4 IP address of the 1st domain name system server
DNS_IP [2] IP_V4 IP address of the 2nd domain name system server
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Field for the "Time-of-day synchronization" parameter area
Table 7- 18 IF_CONF_NTP

NTP_IP [1] ARRAY [1...4] IP address of NTP server 1
of IP_V4
... ... (IP address of NTP server 2...3)
NTP_IP [4] ARRAY [1...4] IP address of NTP server 4
of IP_V4
Block for activating / deactivating TeleService users

SDT for activating or deactivating TeleService users already configured in the STEP 7
project of the CP. In STEP 7, the corresponding data can be found in the parameter area
"TeleService settings" > "TeleService user management".
Table 7- 19 IF_CONF_GPRS_UserList

GPRS_User [1...10] ARRAY [1...10] TeleService user no. 1 to max. no. 10
of GPRS_User
The array is formed from the parameter records for the TeleService users ("GPRS_User"
[1...n]).
Table 7- 20 GPRS_User [n] (parameter for TeleService user)

UserName [n] STRING [22] TeleService user name
Password [n] STRING [22] - The string must be empty! -
Diag_Allowed [n] BOOL - Reserved - (cannot be programmed)
Teleserv_Allowed [n] BOOL Activation of the TeleService user
• 0 = user is deactivated
• 1 = user is activated
FW_Load_Allowed [n] BOOL - Reserved - (cannot be programmed)
Field for programming the TeleService access (DNS name of the server)
Access data of the TeleService server (switching station).
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In STEP 7, the corresponding data is located in the parameter area "TeleService settings".
If there is more than one TeleService server, use the field once per server.
Table 7- 21 IF_CONF_TS_Name

ts_name String [254] Name of the TeleService server that can be resolved by
DNS
RemotePort UINT Port of the engineering station
Rank UINT Priority of the server [1] or [2]
1 = server 1, 2 = server 2
Field for programming the TeleService access (IP address of the server)
Access data of the TeleService server (switching station).
In STEP 7, the corresponding data is located in the parameter area "TeleService settings".
If there is more than one TeleService server, use the field once per server.
Table 7- 22 IF_CONF_TS_IF_V4

RemoteAddress IP_V4 IP address of the TeleService server
RemotePort UINT Port of the TeleService server
Rank UINT Priority of the server [1] or [2]
1 = server 1, 2 = server 2
CP 1242-7
CP 1242-7
Diagnostics and upkeep 8
8.1 Diagnostics
The following diagnostics options are available:
LEDs of the module

For information on the LED displays, refer to the section LEDs (Page 24).
STEP 7: The "Diagnostics" tab in the Inspector window

Here, you can obtain the following information on the selected module:
● Entries in the diagnostics buffer of the CPU
● Information on the online status of the module
STEP 7: Diagnostics functions in the "Online > Online and diagnostics" menu
Here, you can obtain static information on the selected module:
● General information on the module
● Diagnostics status
● Information on the Telecontrol interface:
– Network
– Ethernet port
– Statistics
You can obtain further information on the diagnostics functions of STEP 7 in the STEP 7
online help.
Diagnostics SMS message

The CP sends a diagnostics SMS message to a telephone with an authorized call number if
it receives an SMS message with the following text from this telephone:
CPDIAG
The diagnostics SMS message that is then sent contains the following data of the S7 station:
● Firmware version of the CP 1242-7
● Mode of the CPU (RUN / STOP)
● Status of the GPRS connection
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Diagnostics and upkeep
8.2 Downloading firmware
● Date and time of the last dial-in to the GSM network

The data is specified in the ISO 8601 format ("Attach: YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss").
If the time-of-day of the CP has not been synchronized at the time of the dial-in, the time
of the measurement since the beginning of the default time-of-day of the CP (01.01.2009)
is transferred.
If the last attempted dial-in to the GSM network was not successful, "Attach: -" is sent.
● Name of the current GSM network
● IP address of the CP
● Signal strength of the GSM network
– weak: poor signal quality (-109 ... -91 dBm)
– medium: medium signal quality (-89 ... -75 dBm)
– good: good signal quality (-73 ... -53 dBm)
– no signal: signal too weak to be received
● Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) - received field strength at the station [0 ... 31]
● Status of the connection to the telecontrol server or substitute server (only in "Telecontrol"
mode)
If the data to be sent exceeds the default size of an SMS message, several SMS messages
are sent.
8.2 Downloading firmware
New firmware versions

If a new firmware version is available for the module, you will find this on the Internet pages
of Siemens Industry Online Support under the following ID:
On the Internet page, select the "Entry list" tab and the "Download" entry type.
Downloading new firmware files

There are two different ways of downloading a new firmware file to the CP:
● Saving the firmware file on the Memory Card of the CPU
You will find a description of the procedure for downloading on the Internet page of
Industry Online Support shown above.
● Downloading the firmware file to the CP from an engineering station using the online
functions of STEP 7
Downloading the file using the online functions of STEP 7 is supported for CPs as of V1.4
in stations with a CPU as of firmware version V4.
CP 1242-7
8.3 Module replacement
Downloading the firmware file using the online functions of STEP 7

Requirement: The new firmware file is stored on the engineering station.
Follow these steps:
1. Connect the engineering station to the CPU.
2. Open the relevant STEP 7 project on the engineering station.
3. Select the CPU of the station with the GPRS CP whose firmware you want to update.
4. Enable the online functions using the "Connect online" icon.
5. In the "Connect online" dialog, select the Ethernet interface "PN/IE" from the "Type of
PG/PC interface" list box and connect to the integrated interface of the CPU.
The dialog closes again.
6. In the devices and network view, select the GPRS CP.
7. Open the "Online > Online & diagnostics" menu.
8. In the navigation panel of the Inspector window, select the entry "Functions > Firmware
update".
9. Find the firmware file stored on the engineering station using the "Browse" button.
10.Download this using the "Start update" button.
You can recognize that firmware is being loaded by the flashing LEDs of the CP, see
section LEDs (Page 24).
You will find further information on the online functions in the STEP 7 information system.
Module replacement
WARNING
Read the system manual "S7-1200 Programmable Controller"
Prior to installation, connecting up and commissioning, read the relevant sections in the
system manual "S7-1200 Programmable Controller" (refer to the documentation in the
Appendix).
When installing and connecting up, keep to the procedures described in the system manual
"S7-1200 Programmable Controller".
Make sure that the power supply is turned off when installing/uninstalling the devices.
The STEP 7 project data of the CP is stored on the local CPU. If there is a fault on the
device, this allows simple replacement of this communications module without needing to
load the project data to the station again.
When the station starts up again, the new CP reads the project data from the CPU.
If you replace a module, remember to take the SIM card from the old module and insert it in
the new CP.
CP 1242-7
CP 1242-7
Technical specifications 9
Table 9- 1 Technical specifications of the CP 1242-7
Technical specifications
Article number 6GK7 242-7KX30-0XE0
Wireless interface
Antenna connector Amount 1
Design SMA socket
Nominal impedance 50 ohms
Frequency bands GPRS 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
Maximum transmit power GSM 850, class 4 +33 dBm ±2dBm
GSM 900, class 4 +33 dBm ±2dBm
GPRS Properties Multislot class 10
device class B
coding scheme 1 to 4 (GMSK)
SMS Properties Mode outgoing: MO
service: point-to-point
Electrical data
External power supply Power supply 24 VDC
Permitted range 19,2 ... 28.8 V
Design Connector with terminal block, 3 terminals
Cable cross-section
• Minimum • 0.14 mm2 (AWG 25)
• Maximum • 1.5 mm2 (AWG 15)
Max- tightening torque of the screw 0.45 Nm (4 lb-in)
terminals
Electrical isolation:
Power supply unit to internal circuit 710 VDC for 1 minute
Current consumption (typical) From 24 VDC 100 mA
From the S7-1200 backplane bus 0 mA
Effective power loss (typical) From 24 VDC 2.4 W
From the S7-1200 backplane bus 0W
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Permitted ambient conditions
Ambient temperature During operation with the rack 0 °C to +55 °C
installed horizontally
During operation with the rack 0 °C to +45 °C
installed vertically
During storage -40 °C to +70 °C
During transportation -40 °C to +70 °C
Relative humidity During operation ≤ 95 % at 25 °C, no condensation
Design, dimensions and weight
Module format Compact module for S7-1200, single width
Degree of protection IP20
Weight
• Net weight • 133 g
• Weight including packaging • 170 g
Dimensions (W x H x D) 30 x 100 x 75 mm
Installation options Standard DIN rail
Switch panel
You will find additional functions and performance data in the section Application and
properties (Page 9).
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Dimension drawings A
Note
All dimensions in the drawings are in millimeters.
Figure A-1 CP 1242-7 - front view
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Dimension drawings
Figure A-2 CP 1242-7 - side view left
Figure A-3 CP 1242-7 - view from above
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Approvals B
Approvals issued
Note
Issued approvals on the type plate of the device
The specified approvals apply only when the corresponding mark is printed on the product.
You can check which of the following approvals have been granted for your product by the
markings on the type plate.
National approvals
You will find an overview of the country-specific wireless approvals of SIMATIC NET devices
with GSM or UMTS services on the Internet pages of Siemens Automation Customer
Support. You will find the link to the document on the following page:
ik-Info (www.siemens.com/simatic-net/ik-info)
Other approvals
SIMATIC NET products are regularly submitted to the relevant authorities and approval
centers for approvals relating to specific markets and applications.
If you require a list of the current approvals for individual devices, consult your Siemens
contact or check the Internet pages of Siemens Automation Customer Support:
Under this entry, go to the relevant product and select the following settings: "Entry list" tab >
entry type "Certificates".
Approvals for SIMATIC NET products

You will find an overview of the approvals for SIMATIC NET products including approvals for
shipbuilding on the Internet pages of Siemens Automation Customer Support under the
following entry ID:
EC declaration of conformity
The CP meets the requirements and safety objectives of the following EU directives and it
complies with the harmonized European standards (EN) for programmable logic controllers
which are published in the official documentation of the European Union.
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Approvals
● EU directive 2006/95/EEC "Electrical Equipment Designed for Use within Certain Voltage
Limits" (Low Voltage Equipment Directive)
● EN 60950-1 Information Technology Equipment - Safety
● EU Directive 2004/108/EEC "Electromagnetic Compatibility" (EMC Directive)
– EN 61000-6-4: Emission - industrial area
– EN 61000-6-2: Immunity - industrial area
● EU directive 94/9/EC "Equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially
explosive atmospheres" (ATEX Explosion Protection Directive)
– EN 60079-15: Type of protection 'n':
● Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 1999 on
radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition
of their conformity (R&TTE)
● EU Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS)
The EC Declaration of Conformity is available for all responsible authorities at:
Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
Industry Automation
Industrielle Kommunikation SIMATIC NET
Postfach 4848
D-90327 Nürnberg
Germany
You will find the EC Declaration of Conformity for this product on the Internet at the following
address:
10805878 (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/10805878) → "Entry List"
tab
Filter settings:
Entry type: "Certificates"
Certificate Type: "Declaration of Conformity"
Search items(s): <name of the module>
cULus approval
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. meets
● Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.: UL 508 Listed (industrial control devices)
● Canadian Standards Association: CSA C22.2 Number 142 (process control equipment)
FM certification
Factory Mutual Research (FM):
Approval Standard Class number 3600 and 3611
Approved for use in:
Class I, Division 2, Group A, B, C, D, Temperature Class T4A, Ta = 55 °C
Class I, Zone 2, Group IIC, Temperature Class T4, Ta = 55 °C
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Approvals
ATEX approval
ATEX approval: II 3 G Ex nA II T4
Test number: KEMA 10 ATEX 0166X
EN 60079-0:2006: Potentially explosive atmosphere - general requirements
EN 60079-15:2005: Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres; type of protection 'n'
Over and above this, the following conditions must be met for the safe deployment of the CP:
● Install the modules in a suitable enclosure with degree of protection of at least IP54 to
EN 60529 and take into account the environmental conditions for operation of the
devices.
● If the rated temperatures of 70°C at the cable entry or 80°C at the branching point of the
wires are exceeded, the permitted temperature range of the selected cable must be
suitable for the actual measured temperatures.
● Measures must be taken to prevent the rated voltage being exceeded by more than 40%
due to transient disturbances.
C-Tick approval
The CP meets the requirements of the AS/NZS 2064 standards (Class A)
International wireless approvals
Brazil
Número do Certificado: 05809/11

"Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário, isto é, não tem direito a proteção contra
interferência prejudicial, mesmo de estações do mesmo tipo, e não pode causar
interferência a sistemas operando em caráter primário."
Mexico
La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones:
(1) es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y
(2) este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda
causar su operación no deseada.
Taiwan
本產品符合低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法第十二條、第十四條等條文規定
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Approvals
1.
經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加
大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
Low Power radio frequency electric machinery was qualified by Type Approval, not get
permission from authority; the company, business or user can’t arbitrarily change frequency,
increase power or modify feature or function of original design.
2.
低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用
，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。
前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。
低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
Use of low power radio frequency electric machinery can’t affect flight safety and interfere
with legal communication; once discover the interfered phenomenon, it should stop
immediately and improve to no interference and then could continue to use.
The preceding legal communication is radio communication which follows
Telecommunication Act to operate.
Low power radio frequency electric machinery must tolerate interference from legal
communication or electric machinery apparatus of industry, science and medical radiation.
Israel
Serbia
Standards and test specifications

The device meets the following standards and test specifications. The test criteria for the
device are based on these standards and test specifications.
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Approvals
Industrial environments
The CP was developed for use in industrial environments.
Application Requirements for emissions Requirements for immunity

Industry EN 61000-6-4:2007 EN 61000-6-2:2005
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

The electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of an electrical device is its capability of functioning
as intended in an electromagnetic environment without emitting electromagnetic interference
that could impair the operation of other electrical devices in the vicinity.
Electromagnetic compatibility - immunity

EN 61000-4-2 • 8 kV air discharge on all surfaces
Electrostatic discharge
• 4 kV contact discharge with free conductive surfaces
EN 61000-4-3 • 300 MHz to 2 GHz, 10 V/m, 80 % AM at 1 kHz
Radiated electromagnetic field
• 2.0 to 2.7 GHz, 3 V/m, 80 % AM at 1 kHz
EN 61000-4-4 • 2 kV, 5 kHz with coupling network to AC and DC system voltage
Fast transient bursts
• 2 kV, 5 kHz with coupling terminal to inputs/outputs
EN 61000-4-5 DC systems - 2 kV common mode, 1 kV push-pull
Surge immunity (power supply) For DC systems (DC power supplies), external protection is necessary.
EN 61000-4-6 150 kHz to 80 MHz, 10 V RMS, 80 % AM at 1 kHz
Conducted disturbances
EN 61000-4-11 DC systems
Voltage dips 0 % for 1 cycle, 40 % for 12 cycles and 70 % for 30 cycles at 60 Hz
Electromagnetic compatibility - emission

Conducted emissions EN 61000-6-4, Class A
Emitted radiation EN 61000-6-4, Class A
Environmental conditions
Environmental conditions - transportation and storage

EN 60068-2-2, Test Bb, dry heat and -40°C to +70°C
EN 60068-2-1 Test Ab, cold
EN 60068-2-30, Test Db, damp heat 25°C to 55°C, 95% humidity
EN 60068-2-14, Test Na, temperature shock -40°C to +70°C, dwell time 3 hours, 2 cycles
EN 24180-2 Free fall 0.3 m in dispatch packaging
Atmospheric pressure 1 080 to 660 hPa (corresponding to an altitude of -1 000 to 3 500 m)
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Approvals
Environmental conditions - operation

Ambient temperatures / air humidity 0 °C to 55 °C for horizontal installation of the rack
(inlet air 25 mm below device) 0 °C to 45 °C for vertical installation of the rack
95% relative humidity, non-condensing
Atmospheric pressure 1080 to 795 hPa (corresponding to an altitude of -1000 to 2000 m)
EN 60068-2-14, Test Nb, temperature change 5°C to 55°C, 3°C/minute
EN 60068-2-27 Mechanical shock 15 g, 11 ms pulse, 3 positive and 3 negative shocks in each of the 3
axes (half sine)
EN 60068-2-6 Sinusoidal vibration DIN rail mount: 7 mm from 5 to 8.51 Hz, 10 m/s2 from 8.51 to 150 Hz,
1 octave/minute
High voltage isolation test

Circuit with 24 V/5 V rated voltage 520 VDC (type test of optical electrical isolation limits)
Protection class
● Protection class III according to EN 60950-1 (protective conductor not required)
Degree of protection
● Mechanical protection to EN 60529: IP20
Protects against finger contact with high voltage as tested by standard probe. External
protection required for dust, dirt, water and foreign objects of < 12.5 mm in diameter.
Rated voltage
Rated voltage Tolerance

24 VDC 19.2 to 28.8 VDC
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Accessories C
C.1 Antennas
GSM/GPRS antennas
The following antennas are available for use in GSM/GPRS networks and can be installed
both indoors and outdoors. The antennas must be ordered separately.
Antenna ANT794-4MR
Figure C-1 Antenna ANT794-4MR
Short name Order no. Explanation

ANT794-4MR 6NH9 860-1AA00 Omnidirectional antenna for GSM (2G) and UMTS
(3G) networks; weatherproof for indoor and outdoor
areas; 5 m connecting cable connected permanently
to the antenna, SMA connector, including installation
bracket, screws, wall plugs
You will find detailed information in the device manual. You will find this on the Internet on
the pages of Siemens Industrial Automation Customer Support under the following entry ID:
CP 1242-7
Accessories
C.1 Antennas
Flat antenna ANT794-3M
Figure C-2 Flat antenna ANT794-3M
Short name Order no. Explanation

ANT794-3M 6NH9 870-1AA00 Flat antenna for GSM networks (2G), for tri-band 900
/ 1800 / 1900 MHz; weatherproof for indoor and
outdoor areas; 1.2 m connecting cable connected
permanently to the antenna; SMA connector,
including adhesive mounting tape
You will find detailed information in the device manual. You will find this on the Internet on
the pages of Siemens Industrial Automation Customer Support under the following entry ID:
Technical specifications of the ANT794-4MR GSM/GPRS antenna
ANT794-4MR
Order number 6NH9860-1AA00
Mobile wireless networks GSM/GPRS
Frequency ranges • 824 to 960 MHz (GSM 850, 900)
• 1 710 to 1 880 MHz (GSM 1 800)
• 1 900 to 2 200 MHz (GSM / UMTS)
Characteristics Omnidirectional
Antenna gain 0 dB
Impedance 50 ohms
Standing wave ratio (SWR) < 2,0
Max. power 20 W
Polarity Linear vertical
Connector SMA
Length of antenna cable 5m
External material Hard PVC, UV-resistant
Permitted ambient conditions
• Operating temperature • -40 °C to +70 °C
• Transport/storage temperature • -40 °C to +70 °C
• Relative humidity • 100 %
External material Hard PVC, UV-resistant
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Accessories
C.2 TS Gateway
ANT794-4MR
Construction Antenna with fixed HF cable and SMA male
connector
Dimensions (D x H) in mm 25 x 193
Weight
• Antenna incl. cable • 310 g
• Fittings • 54 g
Installation With supplied bracket
Technical specifications of the flat antenna ANT794-3M
Order number 6NH9870-1AA00

Mobile wireless networks GSM 900 GSM 1800/1900
Frequency ranges 890 - 960 MHz 1710 - 1990 MHz
Standing wave ratio (VSWR) ≤ 2:1 ≤ 1,5:1
Return loss (Tx) ≈ 10 dB ≈ 14 dB
Antenna gain 0 dB
Impedance 50 ohms
Max. power 10 W
Antenna cable HF cable RG 174 (fixed) with SMA male connector
Cable length 1.2 m
Permitted temperature range -40°C to +75°C
Flammability UL 94 V2
External material ABS Polylac PA-765, light gray (RAL 7035)
Dimensions (W x L x H) in mm 70.5 x 146.5 x 20.5
Weight 130 g
C.2 TS Gateway
Use of TS Gateway
TS Gateway is an application used for TeleService connections via GPRS with remote
SIMATIC stations of the type S7-1200.
What is a TeleService gateway?

A TeleService gateway is a PC on which the "TS Gateway" software is installed.
The TeleService gateway is not configured in STEP 7.
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C.2 TS Gateway
What functions does the TeleService gateway provide?

The TeleService gateway has the following functions:
● Switching station
The TeleService gateway is a PC in the network that serves as the intermediary between
the engineering station and remote S7 station.
Since a firewall is normally closed for connection requests from the outside, a switching
station between the remote station and the engineering station is required. This switching
station can be a telecontrol server or, if there is no telecontrol server in the configuration,
a TeleService gateway. The switching station directs the messages via a tunnel through
the firewall. This allows access by the engineering station connected to a LAN to the S7-
1200 via a router and via the APN of the network provider.
● Configuration of the SMS gateway provider
With the help of TS Gateway, SMS gateway providers are configured that are necessary
for the sending of wake-up SMS messages to the remote S7 stations.
Configuration with TeleService gateway

A TeleService gateway is intended for the following telecontrol systems in which TeleService
is used with GPRS:
● Configurations without a telecontrol server
In configurations without a telecontrol server, a TeleService gateway is required for
TeleService via GPRS.
● Configurations with telecontrol server
In configurations in which a second path needs to be established for TeleService via
GPRS alongside the telecontrol server, a TeleService gateway can be used.
This can, for example, be the case when certain people, groups or companies should not
operate TeleService via the telecontrol server or when access to the stations for
TeleService needs to be set up independent of the telecontrol server.
Range of performance of a TS Gateway

● Number of simultaneous TeleService connections: 1
Note
TS Gateway only for TeleService
TS Gateway is used only for the "TeleService" function via GPRS. No connections to the
remote stations can be monitored and no process data can be transferred.
Main and substitute TeleService gateway

If the requirements for availability are higher, you can install TS Gateway as the main or
substitute gateway. If the connection via the main system cannot be established, you can
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C.2 TS Gateway
establish the TeleService connection via the substitute system. In terms of the range of
functions, both systems are identical and do not monitor each other.
Requirements for TeleService with the TeleService gateway

The following requirements must be met for TeleService via a TeleService gateway:
● Engineering station connected to a LAN or with Internet access
TeleService using GPRS is possible on an engineering station with the STEP 7 project
that contains the remote station with the CP 1242-7.
STEP 7 version required for TeleService using GPRS: V12.x.
● SIMATIC S7-1200
– CPU with firmware version as of V2.0
– Communications processor CP 1242-7
● PC for the TeleService gateway with:
– DVD drive
– Connection to LAN or Internet access for connecting to the engineering station
– Internet access for connecting to the remote S7 station
– Installation of the "TS Gateway" application
The software ships with the CP 1242-7 (see product DVD).
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Accessories
C.2 TS Gateway
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References D
Where to find Siemens documentation
● You will find the article numbers for the Siemens products of relevance here in the
following catalogs:
– SIMATIC NET Industrial Communication / Industrial Identification, catalog IK PI
– SIMATIC Products for Totally Integrated Automation and Micro Automation, catalog
ST 70
You can request the catalogs and additional information from your Siemens
representative.
● You will find SIMATIC NET manuals on the Internet pages of Siemens Automation
Customer Support:
Link to Customer Support (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en)
Enter the entry ID of the relevant manual as the search item. The ID is listed below some
of the reference entries in brackets.
As an alternative, you will find the SIMATIC NET documentation on the pages of Product
Support:
Go to the required product group and make the following settings:
"Entry list" tab, Entry type "Manuals / Operating Instructions"
● You will find the documentation for the SIMATIC NET products relevant here on the data
medium that ships with some products:
– Product CD / product DVD or
– SIMATIC NET Manual Collection
/1/
SIMATIC
S7-1200 Programmable Controller
System Manual
Siemens AG
order number: 6ES7298-8FA30-8BH0
Current issue under the following entry ID:
CP 1242-7
References
/2/
/2/
SIMATIC NET
TELECONTROL SERVER BASIC
Siemens AG
entry ID: 50898745 (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/50898745)
/3/
SIMATIC NET
TS Gateway
Siemens AG
Entry ID: 48548898 (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/48548898)
/4/
SIMATIC NET
Program blocks for SIMATIC NET S7 CPs
Version history, reference document
Siemens AG
Entry ID: 9836605 (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/9836605)
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Index
A H
Access ID, 53, 83 Hardware identifier, 64, 67, 70, 74, 79, 81, 82, 83
Acknowledgment of frames, 49 Hardware product version, 3
Antennas, 107 Hazardous area, 29
Article number, 3
ATEX, 30
Authorized phone numbers, 44 I
Image on the CP, 50
IMEI, 3
C
Inserting/removing a SIM card, 31
CDMA, 9 Instructions, 21, 61
Connection abort, 49, 62 Inter-station communication, 9, 53
Connection establishment active/passive, 11 ISO-ON-TCP: Port 30000, 12
Connection interrupted, 42 Item name (read job), 56
Connection modes, 42
Connection resources, 11
Cyclic communication, 55 L
Cyclic data exchange, 55
Load to device, 47
D M
Data buffering, 13, 49
Main gateway, 110
Degree of protection, 106
Dimensions, 33
Direct communication, 9, 53
N
DNS server, 39
NTP, 11
E
O
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), 105
EMC, 105 OPC client: Item name, 56
Environmental conditions, 105, 105 OPC, configuration, 16
Establishing TeleService connection, 46 Operating states, 25
F P
Firmware version, 3 Passwords, 39
Frame buffer, 13, 49 Permanent connection, 42
Permanent station, 42
Phone number of the CP (SIM card), 38
G PIN
Configuration, 38
Glossary, 5
Incorrect entry, 38
GPRS direct (mode), 41
Port 30000 for ISO-ON-TCP, 12
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Index
Process image, 50 TS gateway, documentation, 22

Program blocks, 21
Version history, 4, 61
Versions, 61 W
Protection class, 106
Wake-up SMS, 44
Wireless approvals
International, 103
R
Write (OPC client), 51
Rated voltage, 106
RDREC - read data records, 57
Read (OPC client), 51
Reading out the time, 60
Receive process image, 50
Receiving SMS messages, 73
RemoteWdcAddress, 53
Replacing a module, 95
Right to wake up, 44
S
Safety notices, 29
Send process image, 50
Sending SMS messages, 69
Server password, 39
Service & Support, 6
SIMATIC NET glossary, 5
SMS gateway, 44
SMS text, 71, 75, 81
Standards, 104
STEP 7 version, 21
Substitute gateway, 110
T
TC_CONFIG: Application example, 62
TC_RECV, 51
TC_SEND, 51
TCSB, 4
Telecontrol (mode), 41
Telecontrol connection, 12
Telecontrol server, 41
Telecontrol server - protection, 41
TELECONTROL SERVER BASIC, 41
TeleService, 38
TeleService gateway, documentation, 22
TeleService via GPRS, 10
Temporary connection, 11, 42
Temporary station, 42
Test specifications, 104
Time synchronization, 11
Training, 6
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Validity of this manual

Purpose of the manual

New in this issue

Current manual release on the Internet

Sources of information and other documentation

SIMATIC NET glossary

● SIMATIC NET Manual Collection or product DVD

Training, Service & Support

6.9 Data management in the process images of the CP 1242-7 ...................................................... 50

IP-based WAN communication via GPRS

TeleService via GPRS

1.3 Other properties of the CP

Other services and functions of the CP 1242-7

1.4 Performance data

Types of connection establishment

Number of simultaneous connections in "Telecontrol" mode

Number of simultaneous connections in "GPRS direct" mode

Sending messages by SMS

Figure 2-1 Sending messages by SMS from an S7-1200 station

Telecontrol by a control center

Figure 2-2 Communication between S7-1200 stations and a control center

In telecontrol applications, SIMATIC S7-1200 stations with a CP 1242-7 communicate with a

Direct communication between stations

Figure 2-3 Direct communication between two S7-1200 stations

TeleService via GPRS

TeleService with telecontrol server

Figure 2-4 TeleService via GPRS in a configuration with telecontrol server

TeleService without a telecontrol server

Figure 2-5 TeleService via GPRS in a configuration with TeleService gateway

Program blocks (instructions)

Software for communication with a telecontrol server

Software for TeleService functions

Requirements for using GSM services

Location of the display elements and the electrical connectors

Opening the housing

Figure 4-1 Opening the housing

LEDs of the module

Table 4- 1 LED on the front panel

LED / colors Name Meaning

Table 4- 2 LEDs below the upper cover of the housing

LED / colors Name Meaning

Display of the operating and communication status

Table 4- 3 Meaning of the LED symbols

LED status OFF ON (steady light) Flashing Not relevant

Table 4- 4 Display of the basic statuses of the module

DIAG - NETWORK CONNECT SIGNAL TELESERVI Meaning

- - - - RUN without errors,

Table 4- 5 Display schemes for detailed module statuses

DIAG - NETWORK CONNECT SIGNAL TELESERVI Meaning

- - TeleService session running 1

4.3 Electrical connections

Figure 4-2 Socket for the 24 V DC power supply

Wireless interface for the GSM network

More detailed information on the electrical connections

Safety notices on the use of the device

General notices on use in hazardous areas

General notices on use in hazardous areas according to ATEX

5.2 Installing and commissioning the CP