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The Siemens 6ES7222-1AD30-0XB0 is a SIMATIC S7-1200 Signal Board SB 1222 that adds 4 solid-state digital outputs to a 1200-series CPU without consuming a backplane expansion slot. Outputs switch 5 V DC at up to 0.1 A per channel and support high-speed pulse output up to 200 kHz, useful for stepper or servo step/direction signaling on compact machine builds.
This board's 5 V DC output level, rather than the 24 V DC digital output boards in the same S7-1200 signal-board lineup, is the deciding factor: it matches 5 V logic-level or line-driver inputs on stepper and servo drive step-and-direction ports directly, without external level-shifting. The 200 kHz maximum pulse frequency covers PTO-based motion applications that lower-frequency 24 V outputs cannot reach. Because it mounts as a signal board rather than a signal module, it adds this function without using one of the CPU's expansion module slots.
High-speed 5 V DC pulse output for stepper motor or servo drive step/direction control on compact S7-1200 machines where backplane expansion slots are needed for other I/O.
| Product type designation | SB 1222, DQ 4x5 V DC 200 kHz |
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| from backplane bus 5 V DC, typ. | 35 mA |
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| Power loss, typ. | 0.5 W |
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| Part number | 6ES7222-1AD30-0XB0 |
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| Type designation | SB 1222, DQ 4x5 V DC 200 kHz |
| Brand | Siemens |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Siemens and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
| EAN | 6940408100824 |
| ETIM class | EC001419 |
| eCl@ss | 27242204 |
| Number of digital outputs | 4; MOSFET, solid-state (current-sinking/current-sourcing) |
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| in groups of | 4 |
| Short-circuit protection | No |
| Switching capacity of the outputs: with resistive load, max. | 0.1 A |
| Output voltage: Rated value (DC) | 5 V |
| Output voltage: for signal "0", max. | 0.2 V |
| Output voltage: for signal "1", min. | L+ minus 0.7 V DC |
| Output voltage: for signal "1", max. | 6 V |
| Output current: for signal "1" rated value | 0.1 A |
| Output current: for signal "1" permissible range, max. | 0.1 A |
| Cable length: shielded, max. | 50 m |
| Diagnostics indication LED: for status of the outputs | Yes |
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| CE mark | Yes |
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| CSA approval | Yes |
| UL approval | Yes |
| cULus | Yes |
| FM approval | Yes |
| RCM (formerly C-TICK) | Yes |
| KC approval | Yes |
| Marine approval | Yes |
| Free fall: Fall height, max. | 0.3 m; five times, in product package |
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| Ambient temperature during operation: min. | -20 °C |
| Ambient temperature during operation: max. | 60 °C |
| Ambient temperature during operation: horizontal installation, min. | -20 °C |
| Ambient temperature during operation: vertical installation, min. | -20 °C |
| Ambient temperature during storage/transportation: min. | -40 °C |
| Ambient temperature during storage/transportation: max. | 70 °C |
| Air pressure acc. to IEC 60068-2-13: Storage/transport, min. | 660 hPa |
| Air pressure acc. to IEC 60068-2-13: Storage/transport, max. | 1 080 hPa |
| Relative humidity: Operation at 25 ℃ without condensation, max. | 95 % |
| Enclosure material (front): plastic | Yes |
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| Width | 38 mm |
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| Height | 62 mm |
| Depth | 21 mm |
| Weight, approx. | 35 g |
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| Miscellaneous Manufacturer Declara- | tion |
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| Net weight | 0.029 kg |
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| Country of origin | CN |
| Shipping weight | 0.529 kg |
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | 16 Nov |
| Stock | Low stock |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 01 Nov 2026
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Ask us for the datasheetThe rated current of SB 1222, DQ 4x5 V DC 200 kHz is 0.1 A.
The rated operational voltage of SB 1222, DQ 4x5 V DC 200 kHz is 5 V AC.
The tariff (HS) code on file for SB 1222, DQ 4x5 V DC 200 kHz is 85389091.
The EAN (GTIN) of SB 1222, DQ 4x5 V DC 200 kHz is 6940408100824.
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