QUOTE (JesperMP @ Jul 22 2009, 06:23 AM)

Hi newman
IM is for Interface Module. It is used to expand a main S7 PLC rack with extension racks.
CP is for Communication Processor. It expands an S7 rack with a communication port like ethernet, profibus, RS232, RS422.
DP is short for Profibus Distributed Periphery. Some ports, onboard or via a CP are called DP ports when they support Profibus DP.
thanks for your reply
my question is
for communication , how to select the proper type ?