Product Overview
Technical Summary
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Module type | AI 16xI BA analog input module |
| Analog input channels | 16 |
| Supported current ranges | 0 to 20 mA; -20 mA to +20 mA; 4 mA to 20 mA |
| Resolution | 16 bit with overrange |
| Integration time | 2,5 / 16,67 / 20 / 100 ms |
| Power consumption from the backplane bus | 0.85 W |
| Ambient temperature during operation, horizontal installation | -40 °C to 70 °C; = Tmin (incl. condensation/frost) to Tmax |
| Ambient temperature during operation, vertical installation | -40 °C to 40 °C; = Tmin (incl. condensation/frost) to Tmax |
Applications
- Current signal acquisition: Measures current signals through 16 analog input channels using supported current ranges.
- Input diagnostics: Provides diagnostic alarms, limit value alarms, hardware interrupts, overflow/underflow detection, and wire-break detection for 4 … 20 mA.
Key Features
- Analog current inputs: 16 analog inputs for current measurement, with 16 channels in groups of 16.
- Supported input ranges: Rated current input ranges: 0 to 20 mA, -20 mA to +20 mA, and 4 mA to 20 mA.
- Resolution and accuracy: 16-bit resolution with overrange; linearity error is 0.1 % relative to the input range.
- Diagnostics and interrupts: Diagnostics, diagnostic alarm, limit value alarm, hardware interrupts, overflow/underflow detection, and wire-break detection for 4 … 20 mA.
- Integration and timing: Parameterizable integration time: 2,5 / 16,67 / 20 / 100 ms; basic conversion time including integration time: 10 / 24 / 27 / 107 ms.
- Supply and installation data: Power consumption from the backplane bus is 0.85 W. Dimensions are 35 mm wide, 147 mm high, and 129 mm deep; the approximate weight is 250 g.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many analog inputs does the Siemens 6AG1531-7MH00-7AB0 have?
It has 16 analog inputs for current measurement, arranged in groups of 16.
2. Which current input ranges are supported?
The supported rated current input ranges are 0 to 20 mA, -20 mA to +20 mA, and 4 mA to 20 mA.
3. What resolution does the AI 16xI BA provide?
It provides 16-bit resolution with overrange.
4. What diagnostics are available?
It has diagnostics, diagnostic alarms, limit value alarms, hardware interrupts, overflow/underflow detection, and wire-break detection for 4 … 20 mA. Short-circuit, group error, and supply-voltage monitoring are not available.
5. What is included with the module, and what must be ordered separately?
The delivery includes an infeed element, shielding bracket, and shield terminal. The front connector with screw terminals or push-in terminals must be ordered separately.
