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Siemens 6ES7278-4BD32-0XB0 SIMATIC S7-1200 SM 1278 4xIO-Link Master PLC I/O Module
Siemens 6ES7278-4BD32-0XB0 SIMATIC S7-1200 SM 1278 4xIO-Link Master PLC I/O Module
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- Description
The Siemens 6ES7278-4BD32-0XB0 is a SIMATIC S7-1200 SM 1278 signal module with 4 IO-Link master ports, letting the CPU exchange configuration and diagnostic data with IO-Link sensors and actuators over the same backplane slot used by a standard digital I/O module. It runs from 20.4 to 28.8 V DC, draws 1 W typical, and is rated IP20.
Technical Specifications
| Catalog No / SKU | 6ES7278-4BD32-0XB0 |
| Brand | Siemens |
| Series | SIMATIC S7-1200 |
| Product type designation | SM 1278 4xIO-Link master |
| Supply voltage | 24 V DC, permissible range 20.4-28.8 V DC |
| Power loss, typ. | 1 W |
| Diagnostics function | Yes |
| Degree of protection | IP20 |
| Ambient temperature, operation | -20 to 60 degC (vertical: -20 to 50 degC) |
| Ambient temperature, storage/transport | -40 to 70 degC |
| Relative humidity, operation at 25 degC, max. | 95 % |
| Connection method | Front connector required |
| Enclosure material (front) | Plastic |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 45 x 100 x 75 mm |
| Net weight | 0.202 kg |
Certifications & Standards
- CE
- CSA
- UL
- cULus
- FM
- RCM
- KC
- Marine
Selection Notes
Each of the 4 master ports on this module can be parameterized as an IO-Link port or fall back to standard digital I/O, so it fits either a full IO-Link sensor network or a mixed installation where only some devices support the protocol. Because it occupies one signal-module slot (45 mm wide) on the S7-1200 backplane, it replaces a standard SM without needing a separate CM communication slot, which matters on a compact CPU that supports only 6 module slots total. The 1 W typical power loss and IP20 rating keep it within the same panel-space and enclosure requirements as any other S7-1200 signal module, so no extra cooling or enclosure changes are needed when adding it to an existing rack.