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The Siemens 6SL3100-0BE23-6AB0 is a SINAMICS S120 Active Interface Module sized for the 36 kW Active Line Module, accepting a 3 AC 380-480 V, 50/60 Hz supply at up to 58 A input current. It provides the line-side filtering and decoupling reactance the Active Line Module needs for regenerative, sinusoidal-current operation in book-size drive configurations.
This 36 kW-rated Active Interface Module is matched to its corresponding Active Line Module size — pick it when the line-side current stays within the 58 A rating rather than oversizing to the next frame. Its internal air cooling and 0.340 kW loss figure set the minimum enclosure airflow needed at 0.040 m³/s; undersized cabinet cooling raises the risk of thermal derating on the connected Active Line Module.
The 50 mm² conductor cross-section and 150 mm x 380 mm x 270 mm footprint keep this module compact for book-size cabinets where panel width is limited. Its 60 dB sound pressure level is a relevant figure for enclosure noise budgets in panels sited near operator stations.
| Number of phases | 3 AC |
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| Line voltage | 380 ... 480 V |
| Line side: Design | screw-type terminal |
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| Line side: Conductor cross-section | 50 mm² (AWG 1) |
| PE conductor | M6 screw |
| Degree of protection | IP20 / UL open type |
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| Type of construction | Booksize |
| Dimensions: Width | 150 mm (5.91 in) |
| Dimensions: Height | 380 mm (14.96 in) |
| Dimensions: Depth | 270 mm (10.63 in) |
| Part number | 6SL3100-0BE23-6AB0 |
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| Brand | Siemens |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Siemens and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| EAN | 4042948662946 |
| Compliance with standards | cURus |
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| Input current | 58 A |
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| maximum | 0.49 A |
| Sound pressure level | 60 dB |
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| Losses | 0.340 kW |
| Cooling air throughput | 0.040 m³/s (1.410 ft³/s) |
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| Type of cooling | Internal air cooling |
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| Net weight | 19 kg |
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| Shipping weight | 20.0 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 rated current of 6SL3100-0BE23-6AB0 is 58 A.
The rated operational voltage of 6SL3100-0BE23-6AB0 is 380–480 V AC.
The rated motor power of 6SL3100-0BE23-6AB0 is 36 kW.
The tariff (HS) code on file for 6SL3100-0BE23-6AB0 is 85363030.
The EAN (GTIN) of 6SL3100-0BE23-6AB0 is 4042948662946.
6SL3100-0BE23-6AB0 ships from Türkiye. Shipping calculated at checkout · import duties and taxes paid on arrival.
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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