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Siemens 6ES7231-4HF50-0XB0 SIMATIC S7-1200 SM 1231 8AI 14-Bit Analog Input Module
Siemens 6ES7231-4HF50-0XB0 SIMATIC S7-1200 SM 1231 8AI 14-Bit Analog Input Module
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- Description
The Siemens 6ES7231-4HF50-0XB0 is a SIMATIC S7-1200 SM 1231 analog input module with 8 channels of 14-bit differential voltage or current inputs (plus/minus 10 V, 5 V, 2.5 V, or 0/4-20 mA). It plugs onto the S7-1200 backplane bus and converts all 8 channels in a maximum cycle time of 1.25 ms. Input resistance is at least 1 MOhm on the voltage ranges.
Technical Specifications
| SKU | 6ES7231-4HF50-0XB0 |
| Brand | Siemens |
| Series | SIMATIC S7-1200 |
| Product type designation | SM 1231, AI 8x 14 bit |
| Supply voltage, rated (DC) | 24 V |
| Analog inputs | 8, current or voltage differential inputs |
| Cycle time (all channels), max. | 1.25 ms at 400 Hz rejection |
| Input ranges, voltage | +/-10 V, +/-5 V, +/-2.5 V |
| Input ranges, current | 4 to 20 mA, 0 to 20 mA |
| Resolution with overrange, max. | 13 bit + sign |
| Basic error limit, voltage (+/-) | 0.1 % |
| Basic error limit, current (+/-) | 0.1 % |
| IP degree of protection | IP20 |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 30 x 125 x 100 mm |
| Weight, approx. | 175 g |
Certifications & Standards
- CE
- UL
- cULus
- RCM
- KC
Selection Notes
This SM 1231 variant offers 8 configurable channels, useful when a single module needs to cover mixed voltage and current transducers on one backplane slot. Each channel independently selects between +/-10 V, +/-5 V, +/-2.5 V, or 4-20 mA/0-20 mA, so sensor types can be mixed without adding a second module. The 1.25 ms full-scan cycle time across all 8 channels, with 400 Hz noise rejection, keeps this module fast enough for process loops that poll analog values every control cycle.
Applications
Typical uses include reading 4-20 mA process transmitters for pressure, level, and flow, plus/minus 10 V analog sensors, and mixed sensor types on machine and process skids controlled by an S7-1200 CPU.