How to Select an Interface Relay for PLC Outputs
A step-by-step guide to matching PLC output type, coil voltage and current, contact rating, and socket style when selecting an interface relay.
The Siemens 6ES7923-5BD00-0CB0 is a pre-assembled, unshielded 50-pin round cable for the SIMATIC S7-1500 TOP Connect system, linking a front connector module to a connection module over 3.0 m. It carries 32 digital I/O channels through 0.14 mm² conductors terminated in IDC connectors, rated for 24 V DC operation up to 60 V DC maximum.
Choose the unshielded variant when the front connector module and connection module carry only digital I/O channels; the SIMATIC TOP Connect system reserves the shielded design for connection modules that also carry analog signals, where the braided shield limits coupled noise on the analog path. Match the 3.0 m length to the physical distance between the front connector module and the connection module, since the 50-pole IDC terminations are fixed and not field-trimmable.
| target system | SIMATIC S7-1500 |
|---|---|
| suitability for use | Digital I/O modules |
| suitability for interaction: input card PLC | Yes |
| suitability for interaction: PLC output card | Yes |
| suitability for use: digital signal transmission | Yes |
| suitability for use: analog signal transmission | No |
| product brand name | SIMATIC Top connect |
| product type designation | Fully modular connection |
| product designation | Pre-assembled round cable |
| operating voltage / at DC: rated value | 24 V |
|---|---|
| operating voltage / at DC: maximum | 60 V |
| design of cable | Round cable |
|---|---|
| number of channels | 32 |
| wire length | 3 m |
| conductor cross section / rated value | 0.14 mm2 |
| Product component / with shield | No |
| number of poles | 50 |
| at the 1st interface | 50; cable side front connector module |
| at the 2nd interface | 50; on the connection module |
| connector type | IDC connector |
| type of electrical connection / on enclosure | Connector strip |
| type of electrical connection / in the field | Connector strip |
| Part number | 6ES7923-5BD00-0CB0 |
|---|---|
| Type designation | Fully modular connection |
| Brand | Siemens |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Siemens and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
| EAN | 4025515153122 |
| ETIM class | EC000237 |
| eCl@ss | 27242220 |
| certificate of suitability: cULus approval | No |
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| Environmental Product Declaration | Yes |
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| global warming potential [CO2 eq]: total | 6.395 kg |
| global warming potential [CO2 eq]: during manufacturing | 6.219 kg |
| global warming potential [CO2 eq]: during operation | 0 kg |
| global warming potential [CO2 eq]: after end of life | 0.015 kg |
| ambient conditions ambient temperature: during operation | 0 ... 60 °C |
| ambient conditions ambient temperature: during storage | -30 ... +70 |
| outer diameter / of cable sheath | 10.3 mm |
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| material / of the connection cable sheath | PVC |
| color / of cable sheath | Black |
| other information | technical specifications apply to rated input voltage values and +25 °C ambient temperature (if not otherwise specified) |
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| marketing text | The 50-pin round cable (unshielded) with a length of 3m represents the link between the front connector and connection module. This pre-assembled cable enables a trouble-free and safe signal flow. Even complex installations remain manageable and can be checked in the shortest possible time, which makes maintenance and expansion affordable. This pre-assembled connecting cable is part of the fully modular SIMATIC TOP connect connection for the fastest and safest system cabling. In addition to low wiring costs, error sources in cabling can be significantly reduced. Sensors and actuators from the peripherals are combined with the connection modules of SIMATIC TOP connect and connected to the SIMATIC S7-1500 via cable and front plug-in module. |
| Net weight | 0.235 kg |
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| Country of origin | Romania |
| Shipping weight | 0.735 kg |
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | — |
| Stock | On request |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 01 Nov 2026
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Ask us for the datasheetThe rated operational voltage of Fully modular connection is 24 V AC.
The tariff (HS) code on file for Fully modular connection is 85444290.
The EAN (GTIN) of Fully modular connection is 4025515153122.
Fully modular connection ships from Türkiye. Shipping calculated at checkout · import duties and taxes paid on arrival.
A step-by-step guide to matching PLC output type, coil voltage and current, contact rating, and socket style when selecting an interface relay.
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