Siemens 6ES7212-1AE40-0XB0 SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU 1212C DC/DC/DC 100 KB

The Siemens 6ES7212-1AE40-0XB0 is a compact CPU in the SIMATIC S7-1200 family, designated CPU 1212C DC/DC/DC. It integrates 8 digital inputs at 24 V DC, 6 digital outputs at 24 V DC, and 2 analog inputs (0-10 V DC), with 100 KB of work memory and one PROFINET interface for small to medium industrial automation applications.

Technical specifications:

• MLFB: 6ES7212-1AE40-0XB0
• Manufacturer: Siemens
• Product line: SIMATIC S7-1200
• Product type designation: CPU 1212C DC/DC/DC
• Firmware version: V4.7
• Programming package: STEP 7 V20 or higher
• Supply voltage (rated): 24 V DC (range 20.4-28.8 V DC)
• Digital inputs: 8 x 24 V DC, of which 6 are HSC-capable
• Digital outputs: 6 x 24 V DC, of which 4 are high-speed pulse outputs (100 kHz)
• Analog inputs: 2 x 0-10 V DC, 10-bit resolution, conversion time 625 µs per channel
• Analog outputs: 0
• Work memory (integrated): 100 KB
• Load memory (integrated): 2 MB, expandable with SIMATIC Memory Card
• CPU bit operation time: 0.08 µs/instruction
• PROFINET interface: 1 x RJ45, 100 Mbit/s, autonegotiation, autocrossing
• Max. expansion: 2 signal modules, 1 signal board, 3 communication modules
• Current consumption (rated): 400 mA; up to 1 200 mA with expansion modules
• Power loss (typical): 9 W
• Clock backup time: 480 h, battery-free

Features and benefits:

• 6 HSC inputs supporting up to 100 kHz single-phase and 80 kHz differential counting
• 4 pulse train outputs at up to 100 kHz for speed and positioning control
• PROFINET IO Controller and IO Device in one unit, supporting up to 16 IO devices
• OPC UA Server with data access, method call, and configurable security policies
• PG/OP communication encrypted with TLS V1.3 pre-selected
• PROFIBUS connectivity available via CM 1243-5 or CM 1242-5 communication modules

Applications:

• Machine automation requiring high-speed counting or pulse output for positioning
• PROFINET-based distributed control architectures with up to 16 IO devices
• Systems requiring OPC UA data access for SCADA or MES integration
• Compact control tasks expandable with up to 2 signal modules and 3 communication modules
• Secure automation cells where encrypted PG/OP communication is required

Part of the Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 range.

Also known as: Siemens 6ES7212-1AE40-0XB0, SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU 1212C, S7-1200 compact CPU DC/DC/DC.