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Siemens SITOP select selectivity module, 6EP1961-2BA00, 4x2-10A adjustable, 24V/40A input, IP20.
The Siemens SITOP select 6EP1961-2BA00 is a 4-channel diagnostics selectivity module that takes a 24 V DC/40 A input and distributes it across four outputs rated 10 A each, with an adjustable current threshold of 2-10 A per channel set by potentiometer. It isolates a faulted branch circuit without tripping the upstream 24 V supply.
The 2-10 A adjustable threshold and 4x10 A output split let this module protect four 24 V branch circuits from a single 40 A supply, tripping only the overloaded branch instead of the whole bus - the core selectivity function. Compare against lower-current selectivity module variants in the same family, sized for branch loads under 3 A per channel; pick this 6EP1961-2BA00 when individual loads run above 3 A per channel. The blade-type input fuse (15 A, user-replaceable) is the field-serviceable part after a sustained overcurrent event.
Used downstream of a central 24 V DC power supply to protect multiple independent control circuits - PLC I/O, sensor/actuator branches, valve manifolds - so a short on one branch does not shut down the whole cabinet.
| product brand name | SITOP |
|---|---|
| product type designation | select |
| product designation | SITOP Selectivity module |
| type of current supply | Diagnosis module, 4 x 10 A |
| type of the power supply network | Controlled DC voltage (SITOP select is not designed for operation with DC UPS module 40 A (6EP1 931-2FC21/-2FC42) |
|---|---|
| supply voltage at DC rated value | 24 V |
| input voltage at DC | 22 ... 30 V |
| overvoltage overload capability | 35 V; 100 ms |
| input current at rated input voltage 24 V rated value | 40 A |
| voltage curve at output | controlled DC voltage |
|---|---|
| formula for output voltage | Vin - approx. 0.3 V |
| relative overall tolerance of the voltage note | In accordance with the supplying input voltage |
| number of outputs | 4 |
| output current up to 60 °C per output rated value | 10 A |
| adjustable current response value current of the current-dependent overload release | 2 ... 10 A |
| type of response value setting | via potentiometer |
| response delay maximum | 5 s |
| product feature parallel switching of outputs | No |
| type of outputs connection | Simultaneous connection of all outputs after power up of the supply voltage, delay time of 24 ms or 100 ms programmable for sequential connection |
| Part number | 6EP1961-2BA00 |
|---|---|
| Type designation | select |
| Brand | Siemens |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Siemens and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
| EAN | 4025515150640 |
| ETIM class | EC001440 |
| eCl@ss | 27371802 |
| efficiency in percent | 97 % |
|---|---|
| power loss [W] at rated output voltage for rated value of the output current typical | 30 W |
| switching characteristic: of the excess current | Iout = 1.0 ...1.3 x set value, switch-off after approx. 5 s |
|---|---|
| switching characteristic: of the current limitation | Iout = 1.3 x set value, switch-off after approx. 50 ... 100 ms |
| switching characteristic: of the immediate switch-off | Iout > set value and Vin < 20 V, switch-off after approx. 0.5 ms |
| residual current at switch-off typical | 20 mA |
| design of the reset device/resetting mechanism | Using keys on the module |
| remote reset function | - |
| fuse protection type at input | Blade-type fuse per output (equipped when delivered with 15 A fuse) |
|---|---|
| display version for normal operation | Two-color LED per output: green LED for "Output switched through"; red LED for "Output switched off due to overcurrent" |
| design of the switching contact for signaling function | Common signal contact (NO contact, rating 0.5 A/24 V DC) |
| galvanic isolation between input and output at switch-off | No |
|---|---|
| standard for safety | according to EN 62368-1 |
| operating resource protection class | Class III |
| protection class IP | IP20 |
| standard: for emitted interference | EN 55022 Class B |
| standard: for interference immunity | EN 61000-6-2 |
| certificate of suitability: CE marking | Yes |
|---|---|
| certificate of suitability: UL approval | Yes; UL-Recognized (UL 2367) File E328600; cULus-Listed (UL 508, CSA C22.2 No. 107.1) File E197259 |
| certificate of suitability: UKCA marking | Yes |
| certificate of suitability: EAC approval | Yes |
| type of certification: CB-certificate | Yes |
| MTBF at 40 °C | 616 675 h |
| certificate of suitability: IECEx | No |
|---|---|
| certificate of suitability: ATEX | No |
| shipbuilding approval | No |
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| ambient temperature: during operation | 0 ... 60 °C; with natural convection |
|---|---|
| ambient temperature: during transport | -40 ... +85 °C |
| ambient temperature: during storage | -40 ... +85 °C |
| environmental category according to IEC 60721 | Climate class 3K3, 5 ... 95% no condensation |
| type of electrical connection | screw terminal |
|---|---|
| at input | +24 V: 2 screw terminals for 0.5 ... 16 mm2; 0 V: 2 screw terminals for 0.5 ... 4 mm2 |
| at output | Output 1 ... 4: 1 screw terminal each for 0.22 ... 4 mm2 |
| for auxiliary contacts | - |
| for signaling contact | 2 screw terminals for 0.22 ... 4 mm2 |
| width × height × depth of the enclosure | 72 × 90 × 90 mm |
|---|---|
| installation width × mounting height | 72 mm × 190 mm |
| required spacing: top | 50 mm |
| required spacing: bottom | 50 mm |
| required spacing: left | 0 mm |
| required spacing: right | 0 mm |
| fastening method | Snaps onto DIN rail EN 60715 35x7.5/15 |
| DIN-rail mounting | Yes |
| S7 rail mounting | No |
| wall mounting | No |
| housing can be lined up | Yes |
| product component included | 4x blade-type fuse 15 A |
|---|
| eClass | 16 27-37-18-02 |
|---|---|
| ETIM | 10 EC001440 |
| IDEA | 4 4727 |
| UNSPSC | 15 39-12-15-21 |
| Net weight | 0.2 kg |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Romania |
| Shipping weight | 0.7 kg |
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | 13 Nov |
| Stock | In stock |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 01 Nov 2026
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Ask us for the datasheetThe rated current of select is 40 A.
The rated operational voltage of select is 24 V AC.
The rated motor power of select is 30 W kW.
The tariff (HS) code on file for select is 85363010.
The EAN (GTIN) of select is 4025515150640.
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