Programmable Logic Controller Guide: Selection, Application, and Maintenance for Engineers
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The Siemens 6ES7232-4HF50-0XB0 is a SIMATIC S7-1200 G2 SM 1232 analog output module with 8 channels, each delivering 14-bit voltage (±10V) or 13-bit current (0-20mA/4-20mA) output. It runs on 24V DC, dissipates 5.6W typical, and flags wire-break and short-circuit faults through onboard diagnostic LEDs, useful for catching an open output loop before it affects the process.
Each of the 8 channels switches independently between ±10V voltage output and 0-20mA/4-20mA current output, so one module serves mixed proportional valve and analog display loads without matching modules to signal type in advance. The ≥1000 Ω minimum load on voltage outputs and ≤600 Ω maximum on current outputs set the actuator wiring limits — check cable run and actuator input impedance against these before sizing the loop. Short-circuit and wire-break diagnostics on every channel catch a disconnected actuator at the module rather than only downstream.
Analog setpoint outputs to proportional valves, VFD speed references, and analog process displays on SIMATIC S7-1200 G2 machine control panels.
| Product type designation | SM 1232, AQ 8x 14 bit |
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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 |
| Current consumption, typ. | 45 mA |
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| from backplane bus 5 V DC, typ. | 90 mA |
| Part number | 6ES7232-4HF50-0XB0 |
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| Type designation | SM 1232, AQ 8x 14 bit |
| Brand | Siemens |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Siemens and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
| EAN | 4047623417415 |
| ETIM class | EC001420 |
| eCl@ss | 27242201 |
| Power loss, typ. | 5.6 W |
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| Number of analog outputs | 8; Current or voltage |
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| Output ranges, voltage: -10 V to +10 V | Yes |
| Output ranges, current: 0 to 20 mA | Yes |
| Output ranges, current: 4 mA to 20 mA | Yes |
| Load impedance (in rated range of output): with voltage outputs, min. | 1 000 Ω |
| Load impedance (in rated range of output): with current outputs, max. | 600 Ω |
| Cable length: shielded, max. | 100 m; shielded, twisted pair |
| Integration and conversion time/resolution per channel: Resolution with overrange (bit including sign), max. | 14 bit; Voltage: 14 bit; Current : 13 bit |
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| Temperature error (relative to output range), (+/-) | 25 °C ±0.3 % / -20 °C to 60 °C ±0.6 % of the full-scale deflection |
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| Basic error limit (operational limit at 25 °C): Voltage, relative to output range, (+/-) | 0.3 % |
| Basic error limit (operational limit at 25 °C): Current, relative to output range, (+/-) | 0.3 % |
| Diagnostics function | Yes |
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| Alarms: Diagnostic alarm | Yes |
| Diagnoses: Monitoring the supply voltage | Yes |
| Diagnoses: Wire break | Yes |
| Diagnoses: Short-circuit | Yes |
| Diagnostics indication LED: DIAG LED | Yes |
| Diagnostics indication LED: for status of the outputs | Yes |
| 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] | 32.2 kg |
| Ecological footprint: global warming potential, (during production) [CO2 eq] | 7.96 kg |
| Ecological footprint: global warming potential, (during operation) [CO2 eq] | 24.5 kg |
| Ecological footprint: global warming potential, (after end of life cycle) [CO2 eq] | -0.358 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 |
| Ambient temperature during operation: max. | 40 °C; at max. voltages and max. specifications |
| 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: 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. | 173 g |
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| Miscellaneous Manufacturer Declara- | tion |
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| China RoHS Manufacturer Declara- | tion |
| Miscellaneous CCC-Ex CCC-Ex Type Test Certific- | ates/Test Report |
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| Maritime application | NK / Nippon Kaiji Ky- okai |
| Net weight | 0.173 kg |
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| Package dimensions | 150 × 47 × 110 mm |
| Country of origin | CN |
| Shipping weight | 0.673 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 operational voltage of SM 1232, AQ 8x 14 bit is 24 V AC.
The tariff (HS) code on file for SM 1232, AQ 8x 14 bit is 85389091.
The EAN (GTIN) of SM 1232, AQ 8x 14 bit is 4047623417415.
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