Siemens SIMATIC S7-300 CP 340 communication processor, 6ES7340-1AH00-0AE0, EOL hot lifecycle, 0.32 kgs.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.32 kgs |
The Siemens 6ES7340-1AH00-0AE0 is a CP 340 communication processor for the SIMATIC S7-300 family, handling serial point-to-point links (RS-232C, RS-422/485) to connect drives, printers, barcode scanners, or third-party controllers without loading the CPU's backplane bandwidth.
The front connector provides the serial interface; the backplane connector mates with the bus to exchange data with the CPU.
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