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The Siemens 6SL3055-0AA00-3AA1 is a SINAMICS Terminal Module TM31, an add-on board for the SINAMICS S120 modular drive system with digital and analog inputs and outputs for I/O expansion. It carries an IP20 enclosure for cap (DIN) rail mounting, weighs 0.49 kg, and is manufactured in Germany under HS code 8504.90.90.
Because the module carries digital and analog I/O rather than motor power, it is selected when a SINAMICS S120 line-up needs extra hardwired signal points — interlocks, analog setpoints, temperature sensor inputs — beyond what the Control Unit or a Motor Module already provides, rather than as a substitute for either. IP20 and cap-rail mounting mean it belongs inside a control cabinet, not in an open panel or field location.
Provides additional digital and analog inputs and outputs for a SINAMICS S120 drive configuration where the Control Unit's onboard I/O is insufficient, mounted on a DIN/cap rail alongside other SINAMICS S120 modules in the control cabinet.
| Power requirement (DC 24 V) | 0.50 A |
|---|---|
| Power supply voltage | 24 V 2.5 mm² (AWG 14) |
| PE conductor version | M4 screw |
| Power loss, max. | 10.0 W |
| Dimensions: Width | 50 mm (1.97 in) |
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| Dimensions: Height | 150 mm (5.91 in) |
| Dimensions: Depth | 111 mm (4.37 in) |
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| Part number | 6SL3055-0AA00-3AA1 |
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| Brand | Siemens |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Siemens and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Net weight | 0.49 kg |
|---|---|
| Shipping weight | 0.99 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 tariff (HS) code on file for 6SL3055-0AA00-3AA1 is 85049090.
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