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The Siemens 6ES7226-6RA32-0XB0 is a SIMATIC S7-1200 fail-safe digital output module, SM 1226 F-DQ 2x relay/5A, rated up to Performance Level e per ISO 13849-1 and SIL 3 per IEC 61508. It supplies two safety relay circuits switching 5 V-30 V DC or 5 V-250 V AC loads, up to 5 A per circuit and 10 A total, and communicates safety data over PROFIsafe.
The F-DQ prefix marks this as a fail-safe output module for PROFIsafe segments, distinct from a standard SM 1226 relay module — choose it when the application's risk assessment calls for Category 4, PL e or SIL 3 output switching, such as an E-stop chain or guard interlock. Two independent relay circuits, each rated 5 A, cover contactor coils or small motor starters directly without an external safety relay; the 10 A total-circuit limit is the ceiling to check against the combined connected load.
Used with an S7-1200 F-CPU on machine safety circuits such as emergency-stop chains, safety guard interlocks, and contactor coil switching where PROFIsafe output diagnostics and SIL 3 / PL e rated switching are required.
| Product type designation | SM 1226, F-DQ 2x relay/5 A |
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| permissible range, lower limit (DC) | 20.4 V |
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| permissible range, upper limit (DC) | 28.8 V |
| power supply according to NEC Class 2 required | No |
| from backplane bus 5 V DC, max. | 120 mA |
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| Digital outputs: from load voltage L+, max. | 300 mA |
| Part number | 6ES7226-6RA32-0XB0 |
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| Type designation | SM 1226, F-DQ 2x relay/5 A |
| Brand | Siemens |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Siemens and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
| EAN | 4047623404170 |
| ETIM class | EC001419 |
| eCl@ss | 27242204 |
| Power loss, typ. | 10 W |
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| Number of digital outputs | 2 |
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| Short-circuit protection | No |
| 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" permissible range, max. | 5 A maximum per circuit and 10 A maximum of all circuits per module |
| Relay outputs: Number of relay outputs Switching capacity of contacts | 2; 2 circuits per output |
| Relay outputs: with inductive load, max. | 0.1 Hz, accordance with IEC 60947-5-1, DC-13; 2 Hz, accordance with IEC 60947-5-1, AC-15 |
| Relay outputs: with resistive load, max. | 2 Hz |
| Cable length: shielded, max. | 200 m |
| Cable length: unshielded, max. | 200 m |
| Diagnostics indication LED: for status of the outputs | Yes |
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| IP degree of protection | IP20 |
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| CE mark | Yes |
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| cULus | Yes |
| FM approval | Yes |
| Highest safety class achievable in safety mode: Performance level according to ISO 13849-1 | Category 4, PL e |
| Highest safety class achievable in safety mode: SIL acc. to IEC 61508 Probability of failure (for service life of 20 years and repair time of 100 hours) | SIL 3 |
| Highest safety class achievable in safety mode: Low demand mode: PFDavg in accordance with SIL3 | < 1.00E-05 |
| Highest safety class achievable in safety mode: High demand/continuous mode: PFH in accordance with SIL3 | < 4.00E-09 |
| Free fall: Fall height, max. | 0.3 m; five times, in product package |
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| Ambient temperature during operation: min. | 0 °C |
| Ambient temperature during operation: max. | 55 °C |
| 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: 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 | 70 mm |
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| Height | 100 mm |
| Depth | 75 mm |
| Weight, approx. | 300 g |
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| General Product Approval Miscellaneous | For use in hazard- |
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| General Product Approval EMV | ous locations |
| Net weight | 0.334 kg |
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| Country of origin | CN |
| Shipping weight | 0.834 kg |
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | 13 Nov |
| Stock | Critical stock |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 01 Nov 2026
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Ask us for the datasheetThe rated current of SM 1226, F-DQ 2x relay/5 A is 5 A.
The rated operational voltage of SM 1226, F-DQ 2x relay/5 A is 5–250 V AC.
The tariff (HS) code on file for SM 1226, F-DQ 2x relay/5 A is 85389091.
The EAN (GTIN) of SM 1226, F-DQ 2x relay/5 A is 4047623404170.
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