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.
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The Siemens 6ES7963-2AA10-0AA0 is the IF963-TTY interface module for the SIMATIC S7-400 CP441, adding a 20 mA current-loop (TTY) physical layer for point-to-point coupling. It reaches up to 1000 m of cable at 9600 bps and up to 19.2 kbit/s transmission rate, drawing 15 mA from 3.3 V and 23 mA from 24 V at 0.6 W typical power loss.
Pick IF963-TTY when the PTP link has to cover long cable runs (up to 1000 m) or noisy wiring paths, since a current loop is inherently more tolerant of line noise than RS232. The trade-off against IF963-RS232 is speed, capped at 19.2 kbit/s instead of 115.2 kbit/s; the IF963-X27 (RS422/RS485) keeps both long reach and the higher rate if the wiring supports it.
| Part number | 6ES7963-2AA10-0AA0 |
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| Brand | Siemens |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Siemens and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Phase-out announced by the manufacturer |
| EAN | 4019169239288 |
| Communication | TTY 20mA current loop, point-to-point, up to 19.2 kbit/s, 1000 m max |
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| Shipping weight | 0.551 kg |
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| HS code | 85176200 |
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| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | — |
| Stock | On request |
| Series | SIMATIC S7-400 |
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| Product Type Designation | Interface module IF963-TTY |
| Used With | CP441 (AB / CP 441-AA05) |
| Interface Type | TTY (20 mA current loop), point-to-point (PTP) coupling |
| Cable Length, max. | 1000 m at 9600 bps |
| Current Consumption, max. | 15 mA from 3.3 V; 23 mA from 24 V |
| Power Loss, typ. | 0.6 W |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 19 mm x 67 mm x 87 mm |
| Weight | 80 g |
| Country of Origin | DE |
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The EAN (GTIN) of 6ES7963-2AA10-0AA0 is 4019169239288.
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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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