Product Overview
Technical Summary
| Product type designation | AI 16xI BA |
|---|---|
| Number of analog inputs | 16 |
| Current input ranges | 0 to 20 mA; -20 mA to +20 mA; 4 mA to 20 mA |
| Resolution with overrange | 16 bit including sign |
| Accuracy | 0.5% |
| Firmware version | V1.0.0 |
| Engineering | STEP 7 TIA Portal configurable/integrated from V16 with HSP 312 / V17 |
| Input address space | 32 byte |
| Common mode voltage, max. | 4 V |
| Power consumption from the backplane bus | 0.85 W |
| Delivery | Infeed element, shield bracket, and shield terminal included; front connector ordered separately |
Key Features
- Product designation: AI 16xI BA analog input module for SIMATIC S7-1500.
- Analog inputs: 16 analog inputs, all for current measurement; supported ranges are 0 to 20 mA, -20 mA to +20 mA, and 4 mA to 20 mA.
- Resolution and accuracy: 16 bit resolution with overrange including sign; accuracy is 0.5%.
- Diagnostics and interrupts: Diagnostics, diagnostic alarms, limit value alarms, wire-break detection for 4 … 20 mA, overflow/underflow, and hardware interrupts.
- Connections and delivery: Delivery includes the infeed element, shield bracket, and shield terminal. The front connector with screw terminals or push-in is ordered separately.
- Firmware and engineering: Firmware version V1.0.0; FW update possible. STEP 7 TIA Portal is configurable/integrated from V16 with HSP 312 / V17.
Applications
- Current measurement: Supports current measurement with 2-wire transducers using external supply and with 4-wire transducers.
- Input diagnostics: Provides diagnostics, diagnostic alarms, limit value alarms, and wire-break detection for 4 … 20 mA.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product does Siemens 6ES7531-7MH00-0AB0 identify?
It identifies the SIMATIC S7-1500 AI 16xI BA analog input module with 16 current inputs.
Which specifications distinguish this MLFB variant?
The module has 16-bit resolution, 0.5% accuracy, current ranges of 0 to 20 mA, -20 mA to +20 mA, and 4 mA to 20 mA, plus diagnostics and hardware interrupts.
What connection hardware is included?
The infeed element, shield bracket, and shield terminal are included. The front connector with screw terminals or push-in is ordered separately.
What details are needed for a quotation?
Provide the complete order number 6ES7531-7MH00-0AB0, required quantity, and destination.
