How to Select an Interface Relay for PLC Outputs
A step-by-step guide to matching PLC output type, coil voltage and current, contact rating, and socket style when selecting an interface relay.
The Siemens 6ES7960-1AB06-0XA0 is a synchronization module V6 for the SIMATIC S7-400H fault-tolerant CPU, built for routed fiber-optic cabling up to 10 km between the two H-CPU racks. It draws a maximum of 240 mA and dissipates 0.83 W typical at 14 g, letting the redundant CPU pair sit in separate buildings while staying synchronized.
This routed-cable variant extends the H-system synchronization link up to 10 km, well beyond the 10 m reach of the patch-cable module, which makes it the fit for redundant racks split across separate rooms, floors or buildings. For CPUs mounted in the same or an adjacent cabinet, the patch-cable module is the simpler and lower-consumption option.
| Part number | 6ES7960-1AB06-0XA0 |
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| Brand | Siemens |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Siemens and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
| EAN | 4019169245227 |
| Communication | Fiber-optic (FOC) redundancy synchronization link |
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| Shipping weight | 0.559 kg |
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| HS code | 85176200 |
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| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | — |
| Stock | On request |
| Series | SIMATIC S7-400H |
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| Product Designation | Synchronization Module V6 |
| Compatible Cable | Routed cable up to 10 km |
| Current Consumption, max. | 240 mA |
| Power Loss, typ. | 0.83 W |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 13 mm x 14 mm x 58 mm |
| Weight, approx. | 14 g |
| Country of Origin | TW |
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Ask us for the datasheetThe tariff (HS) code on file for 6ES7960-1AB06-0XA0 is 85176200.
The EAN (GTIN) of 6ES7960-1AB06-0XA0 is 4019169245227.
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A step-by-step guide to matching PLC output type, coil voltage and current, contact rating, and socket style when selecting an interface relay.
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