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The Siemens 6SL3100-0BE21-6AB0 is a SINAMICS S120 Active Interface Module sized for the 16 kW Active Line Module, rated 3 AC 380-480 V input with a 26 A input current in Booksize frame format. It requires a 16 mm² (AWG 6) conductor cross-section, dissipates 0.27 kW in losses, and cools via internal forced air at 0.030 m³/s.
This Active Interface Module is sized to match the 16 kW Active Line Module in the same Booksize frame — pairing it with a differently rated Active Line Module would mismatch the 26 A input current and 16 mm² conductor rating. The line-side filtering it provides is required ahead of an Active Line Module to meet harmonic and EMC limits that a passive supply does not need. At 0.27 kW losses and 0.030 m³/s cooling air throughput, plan cabinet ventilation around this module in addition to the Active Line Module's own losses.
Line-side interface ahead of a 16 kW SINAMICS S120 Active Line Module in Booksize multi-axis drive systems — machine tools, printing, or packaging lines built from modular S120 drive racks with active, regenerative infeed.
| Number of phases | 3 AC |
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| Line voltage | 380 ... 480 V |
| Line side: Design | connector |
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| Line side: Conductor cross-section | 16 mm² (AWG 6) |
| PE conductor | M5 screw |
| Degree of protection | IP20 / UL open type |
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| Type of construction | Booksize |
| Dimensions: Width | 100 mm (3.94 in) |
| Dimensions: Height | 380 mm (14.96 in) |
| Dimensions: Depth | 270 mm (10.63 in) |
| Part number | 6SL3100-0BE21-6AB0 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Siemens |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Siemens and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| EAN | 4042948662939 |
| Compliance with standards | cURus |
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| Input current | 26 A |
|---|---|
| maximum | 0.25 A |
| Sound pressure level | 57 dB |
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| Losses | 0.270 kW |
| Cooling air throughput | 0.030 m³/s (1.060 ft³/s) |
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| Type of cooling | Internal air cooling |
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| Net weight | 11.6 kg |
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| Shipping weight | 14.0 kg |
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | 13 Nov |
| Stock | Low stock |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 01 Nov 2026
The rated current of 6SL3100-0BE21-6AB0 is 26 A.
The rated operational voltage of 6SL3100-0BE21-6AB0 is 380–480 V AC.
The tariff (HS) code on file for 6SL3100-0BE21-6AB0 is 85363030.
The EAN (GTIN) of 6SL3100-0BE21-6AB0 is 4042948662939.
6SL3100-0BE21-6AB0 ships from Türkiye. Shipping calculated at checkout · import duties and taxes paid on arrival. Stock items are dispatched within 1–2 business days.
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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