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SITOP BUF1200 buffer module, 24V DC, 300ms at 40A, standalone, no PSU8600 needed
The Siemens 6EP4231-7HB00-0AX0 is a SITOP BUF1200 buffer module that connects in parallel to the output of a 24 V DC power supply and bridges brief mains interruptions, holding a 40 A load for 300 ms or a 5 A load for up to 2.4 seconds. It accepts 20 ... 30 V DC at the input and needs no PROFINET or PSU8600 rack, so it can be added to any existing 24 V DC supply.
Because the module connects in parallel to an existing 24 V supply through push-in terminals and carries no PROFINET or system-bus dependency, it fits retrofits on any 24 V DC line, not only a Siemens PSU8600 rack. At the full 40 A rating it holds output for 300 ms; if the load drops to 5 A the same energy reserve stretches to about 2.4 seconds, and several BUF1200 units can be paralleled to multiply bridging time at higher loads. The -40 to +70 C operating range is wider than typical 24 V DIN-rail accessories, which matters for outdoor cabinets or unheated switchrooms.
| product brand name | SITOP |
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| product type designation | BUF1200 |
| type of current supply | 300 ms/40 A |
| voltage curve at input | DC |
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| supply voltage at DC rated value | 24 V |
| supply voltage at DC | 24 ... 28 V |
| input voltage at DC | 20 ... 30 V |
| design of the mains power cut bridging-connection | Module for buffering during short power interruptions; parallel connection at the output of 24 V power supplies. Buffer time of 300 ms at 40 A up to 2.4 s at 5 A load current; multiplication possible by parallel connection |
|---|---|
| buffering time in the event of power failure | 0.3 min |
| Part number | 6EP4231-7HB00-0AX0 |
|---|---|
| Type designation | BUF1200 |
| Brand | Siemens |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Siemens and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
| EAN | 4025515155256 |
| ETIM class | EC000382 |
| eCl@ss | 27040705 |
| output current: rated value | 40 A |
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| display version: for normal operation | LED green for "buffer standby exist" |
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| product component PC interface | No |
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| product function communication function | No |
| design of the interface | without |
| galvanic isolation between input and output | Yes |
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| operating resource protection class | Class III |
| protection class IP | IP20 |
| standard: for interference immunity | EN 61000-6-2 |
| certificate of suitability: CE marking | Yes |
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| certificate of suitability: UL approval | Yes; cULus-Listed (UL 508, CSA C22.2 No. 107.1), File E197259 |
| certificate of suitability: EAC approval | Yes |
| certificate of suitability: SEMI F47 | Yes |
| type of certification CB-certificate | Yes |
| standards, specifications, approvals hazardous environments certificate of suitability: ATEX | No |
| shipbuilding approval | Yes |
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| Marine classification association: American Bureau of Shipping Europe Ltd. (ABS) | Yes; in preparation |
| Marine classification association: Det Norske Veritas (DNV) | Yes; in preparation |
| Environmental Product Declaration | Yes |
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| global warming potential [CO2 eq]: total | 68.8 kg |
| global warming potential [CO2 eq]: during manufacturing | 19 kg |
| global warming potential [CO2 eq]: during operation | 49.1 kg |
| global warming potential [CO2 eq]: after end of life | 0.36 kg |
| ambient temperature: during operation | -40 ... +70 °C; with natural convection |
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| 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 | push-in terminals |
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| at input | +: push-in for 0.75 ... 16 mm2 |
| at output | -: push-in for 0.5 ... 6 mm2 |
| width × height × depth of the enclosure | 70 × 135 × 155 mm |
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| installation width × mounting height | 70 mm × 225 mm |
| required spacing: top | 45 mm |
| required spacing: bottom | 45 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 |
| other information | Specifications at rated input voltage and ambient temperature +25 °C (unless otherwise specified) |
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| eClass | 16 27-04-07-05 |
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| ETIM | 10 EC000382 |
| IDEA | 4 4149 |
| UNSPSC | 15 39-12-10-11 |
| Net weight | 1.2 kg |
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| Country of origin | Romania |
| Shipping weight | 1.7 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 current of BUF1200 is 40 A.
The rated operational voltage of BUF1200 is 24 V AC.
The tariff (HS) code on file for BUF1200 is 85049090.
The EAN (GTIN) of BUF1200 is 4025515155256.
BUF1200 ships from Türkiye. Shipping calculated at checkout · import duties and taxes paid on arrival.
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