


Siemens 6ES7241-1CH30-1XB0 is a SIMATIC S7-1200 CB 1241 communication board with an RS485 interface.
The board uses a terminal block and supports Freeport serial communication.
Its integrated protocol functions include Modbus RTU master, Modbus RTU device and USS, while ASCII is available as a library function.
The maximum point-to-point cable length is 1000 m, the typical backplane current at 5 V DC is 50 mA, and typical power loss is 1.5 W.
The official package dimensions are 50 x 80 x 27 mm, the net weight is 0.031 kg, and the country of origin is China.
Siemens lists the product as PM300 - Active Product with phase-out from 1 November 2026. Verify the exact CPU, wiring and project requirements before replacement.
Siemens 6ES7241-1CH30-1XB0 is a SIMATIC S7-1200 CB 1241 communication board.
It provides an RS485 physical interface through a terminal block.
The board supports Freeport serial communication.
Integrated protocols include Modbus RTU master, Modbus RTU device and USS.
The maximum point-to-point cable length is 1000 m.
Siemens lists the product as PM300 - Active Product with phase-out from 1 November 2026.
SIMATIC S7-1200 communication board.
RS485 serial interface.
Terminal-block connection.
Freeport support.
Modbus RTU master and device support.
USS support and ASCII library function.
Maximum cable length of 1000 m.
Freeport serial communication with user-defined telegrams.
Modbus RTU master communication.
Modbus RTU device communication.
USS communication with supported drives or devices.
ASCII communication through the Siemens library function.
Confirm that the controller is a compatible SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU.
Verify the exact CB 1241 slot, mechanical fit and front-access requirements.
Confirm the RS485 terminal assignment, polarity, cable shield and grounding design.
Select the required Freeport, Modbus RTU or USS protocol before project commissioning.
Match baud rate, character length, stop bits and parity to the connected device.
Keep the point-to-point cable length within the Siemens maximum of 1000 m.
Account for the typical 50 mA load from the 5 V DC backplane bus and 1.5 W power loss.
Review the project configuration and current Siemens documentation before installation or replacement.
Siemens lists 6ES7241-1CH30-1XB0 as PM300 - Active Product.
The official product entry states phase-out from 1 November 2026.
No official successor is listed in the current product entry.
The exact RS485 interface, terminal wiring and supported serial protocol must be verified for replacement.
A different S7-1200 communication module is not an automatic direct substitute unless the CPU, interface and project requirements are confirmed.
AMIKONG can assist with checking availability of the exact article and compatible spare units for the verified system configuration.







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