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The Siemens 6SL3055-0AA00-3PA1 is a SINAMICS S120 / SIMOTION TM41 Terminal Module supplied without a DRIVE-CLiQ cable, adding digital and analog inputs and outputs to a SINAMICS S120 or SIMOTION drive system along with incremental encoder simulation. It is an add-on board rather than a standalone drive unit, and weighs 0.47 kg. It is manufactured in Germany.
Choose the TM41 when a SINAMICS S120 or SIMOTION axis needs extra digital and analog I/O points on top of its base drive object, or when the application requires an incremental encoder simulation output for a downstream controller. It ships without a DRIVE-CLiQ cable, so a separately ordered cable is required to connect it into the drive system's DRIVE-CLiQ ring.
Used in modular SINAMICS S120 and SIMOTION multi-axis systems where machine I/O or a simulated encoder signal must be generated locally at the drive rather than routed back through a central PLC.
| 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. | 12.0 W |
| Dimensions: Width | 30 mm (1.18 in) |
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| Dimensions: Height | 151 mm (5.94 in) |
| Dimensions: Depth | 110 mm (4.33 in) |
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| Part number | 6SL3055-0AA00-3PA1 |
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| Brand | Siemens |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Siemens and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Net weight | 0.32 kg |
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| Shipping weight | 0.97 kg |
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | — |
| Stock | On request |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 01 Nov 2026
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Ask us for the datasheetThe tariff (HS) code on file for 6SL3055-0AA00-3PA1 is 85049090.
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A side-by-side comparison of VFD and servo drive motor type, feedback, dynamic response, overload rating, cost, and applications for industrial engineers.
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