Programmable Logic Controller Guide: Selection, Application, and Maintenance for Engineers
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The Siemens 6ES7222-5HH50-0XB0 SM 1222 is a SIMATIC S7-1200 digital output module with 16 relay outputs rated 2 A each, switched in two groups of 8. It runs from a 24 V DC backplane supply (20.4 to 28.8 V) and dissipates 4.2 W typical. IP20-rated, it mounts directly onto the S7-1200 backplane bus for machine control I/O expansion.
The 5HH50 variant uses electromechanical relay contacts, not transistor outputs, so it switches both AC loads (up to 200 W lamp load) and DC loads (up to 30 W) from the same module, which the transistor SM 1222 variants cannot do on the AC side. Short-circuit protection is not built in and must be added externally, since relay contacts cannot self-limit fault current the way a solid-state output can. The 16 outputs are grouped in two banks of 8 with channel isolation via the relays themselves, and mechanical life is rated for 10 million cycles unloaded versus 100,000 cycles at rated load, which sets the maintenance interval in high-cycle applications.
Relay-level digital output expansion on S7-1200 CPUs for switching contactors, solenoid valves, indicator lamps, and other AC or DC field loads within the 2 A / 250 V AC relay rating.
| Product type designation | SM 1222, DQ 16x relay/2 A |
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| Rated value (DC) | 24 V |
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| permissible range, lower limit (DC) | 20.4 V |
| permissible range, upper limit (DC) | 28.8 V |
| from backplane bus 5 V DC, max. | 115 mA |
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| Digital outputs: from load voltage L+, max. | 9 mA; per relay coil |
| Part number | 6ES7222-5HH50-0XB0 |
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| Type designation | SM 1222, DQ 16x relay/2 A |
| Brand | Siemens |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Siemens and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
| EAN | 4047623417361 |
| ETIM class | EC001419 |
| eCl@ss | 27242204 |
| Power loss, typ. | 4.2 W |
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| Number of digital outputs | 16 |
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| in groups of | 8 |
| Short-circuit protection | No; to be provided externally |
| Switching capacity of the outputs: with resistive load, max. | 2 A |
| Switching capacity of the outputs: on lamp load, max. | 30 W with DC, 200 W with AC |
| Output voltage: Rated value (DC) | 5 V DC to 30 V DC |
| Output voltage: Rated value (AC) | 5 V AC to 250 V AC |
| Output current: for signal "1" rated value | 2 A |
| Output delay with resistive load: "0" to "1", max. | 10 ms |
| Output delay with resistive load: "1" to "0", max. | 10 ms |
| Total current of the outputs (per group) horizontal installation: up to 50 °C, max. | 16 A; Current per mass |
| Relay outputs: Number of relay outputs | 16 |
| Relay outputs: Rated supply voltage of relay coil L+ (DC) | 24 V |
| Relay outputs: Number of operating cycles, max. Switching capacity of contacts | mechanically 10 million, at rated load voltage 100 000 |
| Relay outputs: with inductive load, max. | 2 A |
| Relay outputs: on lamp load, max. | 30 W with DC, 200 W with AC |
| Relay outputs: with resistive load, max. | 2 A |
| Cable length: shielded, max. | 500 m |
| Cable length: unshielded, max. | 150 m |
| Diagnostics function | Yes |
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| Alarms: Diagnostic alarm | Yes |
| Diagnoses: Monitoring the supply voltage | Yes |
| Diagnostics indication LED: DIAG LED | Yes |
| Diagnostics indication LED: for status of the outputs | Yes |
| Potential separation digital outputs: between the channels | Relays |
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| Potential separation digital outputs: between the channels, in groups of | 8 |
| Potential separation digital outputs: between the channels and backplane bus | Yes; 1500 V AC (type test) |
| IP degree of protection | IP20 |
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| Siemens Eco Profile (SEP) | Siemens EcoTech |
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| CE mark | Yes |
| CSA approval | No |
| UL approval | Yes |
| cULus | Yes |
| FM approval | No |
| RCM (formerly C-TICK) | Yes |
| KC approval | Yes |
| Marine approval | No |
| Ecological footprint: environmental product declaration Global warming potential | Yes; type 2 acc. to ISO 14021 |
| Ecological footprint: global warming potential, (total) [CO2 eq] | 40.3 kg |
| Ecological footprint: global warming potential, (during production) [CO2 eq] | 7.79 kg |
| Ecological footprint: global warming potential, (during operation) [CO2 eq] | 32.5 kg |
| Ecological footprint: global warming potential, (after end of life cycle) [CO2 eq] | -0.089 kg |
| Free fall: Fall height, max. | 0.3 m; five times, in product package |
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| Ambient temperature during operation: min. | -20 °C; No condensation |
| Ambient temperature during operation: max. | 40 °C; at max. voltages and max. specifications |
| Ambient temperature during operation: horizontal installation, min. | -20 °C; No condensation |
| Ambient temperature during operation: vertical installation, min. | -20 °C; No condensation |
| Ambient temperature during operation: permissible temperature change | 5°C to 55°C, 3°C / minute |
| Ambient temperature during storage/transportation: min. | -40 °C |
| Ambient temperature during storage/transportation: max. | 70 °C |
| Air pressure acc. to IEC 60068-2-13: Operation, min. | 540 hPa |
| Air pressure acc. to IEC 60068-2-13: Operation, max. | 1 140 hPa |
| Air pressure acc. to IEC 60068-2-13: Storage/transport, min. | 540 hPa |
| Air pressure acc. to IEC 60068-2-13: Storage/transport, max. | 1 140 hPa |
| Altitude during operation relating to sea level: Installation altitude, min. | -1 000 m |
| Relative humidity: Operation at 25 ℃ without condensation, max. | 95 % |
| Vibrations: Vibration resistance during operation acc. to IEC 60068-2-6 | 3.5 mm from 5 - 8.4 Hz, 1g from 8.4 - 150 Hz |
| Vibrations: Operation, tested according to IEC 60068-2-6 | Yes |
| Shock testing: tested according to IEC 60068-2-27 | Yes; IEC 68, Part 2-27 half-sine: strength of the shock 15 g (peak value), duration 11 ms |
| Pollutant concentrations: SO2 at RH < 60% without condensation | S02: < 0.5 ppm; H2S: < 0.1 ppm; RH < 60 % condensation-free |
| required front connector | No |
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| Enclosure material (front): Plastic | Yes |
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| Width | 30 mm |
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| Height | 125 mm |
| Depth | 100 mm |
| Weight, approx. | 217 g |
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| General Product Approval | Miscellaneous |
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| Net weight | 0.217 kg |
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| Package dimensions | 150 × 47 × 110 mm |
| Country of origin | CN |
| Shipping weight | 0.717 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 SM 1222, DQ 16x relay/2 A is 2 A.
The rated operational voltage of SM 1222, DQ 16x relay/2 A is 24 V AC.
The tariff (HS) code on file for SM 1222, DQ 16x relay/2 A is 85389091.
The EAN (GTIN) of SM 1222, DQ 16x relay/2 A is 4047623417361.
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