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The Siemens 6SL3130-7TE21-6AA4 is a SINAMICS S120 Active Line Module rated 16 kW (35 kW maximum, 59A max) at 3AC 380-480V input, producing a regulated 600V DC link at 27A continuous. It ships in Booksize frame format with internal air cooling and an included DRIVE-CLiQ cable. Its 65 kA short-circuit strength rating and 7.0 kg weight fit the mid-power range of the Booksize S120 module family.
At 16 kW rated / 35 kW maximum, this Active Line Module sits well above the 5 kW Smart Line Module in the same S120 Booksize family; choose it where the connected Motor Modules draw more DC-link current than a Smart Line Module's 8.3A can supply, or where sinusoidal line-side current and closed-loop line voltage control are required rather than the diode-based Smart Line Module's simpler regeneration. The 65 kA short-circuit strength rating, versus 100 kA on the smaller Smart Line Module, reflects the different protection coordination needed at this current level.
Supplies the DC link for higher-power SINAMICS S120 Motor Module line-ups in Booksize format, in multi-axis machine tools, cranes, and test-stand drives where line-side harmonics and dynamic regenerative braking performance matter more than on lower-power axes.
| Part number | 6SL3130-7TE21-6AA4 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Siemens |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Siemens and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| EAN | 4034106439958 |
| Rated current | 59 A |
|---|---|
| Rated operational voltage | 342–528 V AC |
| Motor power | 16 kW |
| Communication | DRIVE-CLiQ |
| Protection type | IP20 |
| Shipping weight | 8.0 kg |
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| HS code | 85044083 |
|---|---|
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | 13 Nov |
| Stock | Low stock |
| Series | SINAMICS S120 |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Active Line Module, Booksize |
| Number of Phases | 3 AC |
| Line Voltage | 342 ... 528 V |
| Line Frequency | 47 ... 63 Hz |
| Short-Circuit Strength | 65 kA |
| DC-Link Voltage | 1.35 x line voltage (Smart Mode) |
| Electronics Power Supply | 24V DC (-15% / +20%) |
| Rated Power | 16 kW (18 hp) |
| Maximum Power | 35 kW |
| DC-Link Connection Current | 100 A |
| Conductor Cross-Section | 2.50 ... 10.00 mm2 (AWG14-8) |
| Max. Cable Length, Shielded | 630 m |
| Max. Cable Length, Unshielded | 850 m |
| Degree of Protection | IP20 / UL open type |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 100 x 380 x 270 mm |
| Net Weight | 7.0 kg |
| Country of Origin | DE |
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Ask us for the datasheetThe rated current of 6SL3130-7TE21-6AA4 is 59 A.
The rated operational voltage of 6SL3130-7TE21-6AA4 is 342–528 V AC.
The rated motor power of 6SL3130-7TE21-6AA4 is 16 kW.
The tariff (HS) code on file for 6SL3130-7TE21-6AA4 is 85044083.
The EAN (GTIN) of 6SL3130-7TE21-6AA4 is 4034106439958.
6SL3130-7TE21-6AA4 ships from Türkiye. Shipping calculated at checkout · import duties and taxes paid on arrival. Stock items are dispatched within 1–2 business days.
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