Product Description
Key Features
- Analog input capacity: AI 16xI BA with 16 analog inputs, all for current measurement; channels are arranged in groups of 16.
- Resolution and accuracy: Resolution: 16 bit. Accuracy: 0.5%. Supported current input ranges: 0 to 20 mA, -20 mA to +20 mA, and 4 mA to 20 mA.
- SIPLUS environmental design: Conformal coating, Class 2 for high reliability. Horizontal installation temperature: -40 °C to 70 °C; vertical installation temperature: -40 °C to 40 °C.
- Diagnostics and interrupts: Diagnostics, diagnostic alarms, hardware interrupts, overflow/underflow detection, RUN and ERROR LEDs, and channel status indication are available.
- Supplied and excluded items: Delivery includes the infeed element, shielding bracket and shield terminal. The front connector with screw terminals or push-in terminals is ordered separately.
- Firmware and configuration: Firmware update is possible. I&M0 to I&M3 data are supported, and reparameterization is possible in RUN.
Applications
- Current measurement: Measures current signals through 16 analog current-input channels, including 2-wire transducers with external supply and 4-wire transducers.
Technical Summary
| Product | SIPLUS S7-1500 AI 16xI BA based on 6ES7531-7MH00-0AB0 |
|---|---|
| Lifecycle | Active Product |
| Analog inputs | 16 current-input channels, in groups of 16 |
| Resolution | 16 bit with overrange, including sign |
| Accuracy | 0.5% |
| Current input ranges | 0 to 20 mA; -20 mA to +20 mA; 4 mA to 20 mA |
| Common mode voltage | 4 V DC maximum |
| Firmware update | Yes |
| Operating temperature | Horizontal installation: -40 °C to 70 °C; vertical installation: -40 °C to 40 °C |
| Protection | Conformal coating, Class 2 for high reliability |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which exact Siemens model should be confirmed for this analog input module?
Confirm order number 6AG1531-7MH00-7AB0 and product type AI 16xI BA; it is based on 6ES7531-7MH00-0AB0.
What current input ranges does the module support?
It supports 0 to 20 mA, -20 mA to +20 mA, and 4 mA to 20 mA.
What installation temperature range should be checked?
For horizontal installation, the range is -40 °C to 70 °C. For vertical installation, it is -40 °C to 40 °C.
Is the front connector included in this configuration?
It is without the front connector; the version with screw terminals or push-in terminals is ordered separately.
What should be confirmed for a legacy-part request?
Confirm the exact order number, installed configuration, required quantity, destination, condition preference and requested date.
