Brand:Siemens Item No.: 6AG2522-1BH01-4AB0 Product Origin: Germany Product Dimensions:35 × 147 × 129 mm Product Weight:230 g Payment:T/T, Western Union, Credit Card Goods_stock:15 Shipping Port:Xiamen, China Lead Time:1-3 Days Condition:Brand New And Original Warranty:1 Year Certificate:COO
The Siemens 6AG2522-1BH01-4AB0 is a SIPLUS S7-1500 high-feature digital output module designed for reliable 24 V DC switching in demanding industrial and railway environments. It provides 16 transistor outputs, arranged in groups of eight, with up to 0.5 A available per channel.
As a SIPLUS extreme RAIL module, it combines S7-1500 functionality with conformal coating and an extended environmental specification. The module is designed for operation from -40 °C to +70 °C, with a short-duration temperature capability up to +85 °C for 10 minutes under the specified Tx conditions.
The 6AG2522-1BH01-4AB0 is based on the standard 6ES7522-1BH01-0AB0 and adds features suited to harsh environments. Its single-channel diagnostics, electronic short-circuit protection, substitute-value capability, and isochronous operation make it well suited to applications where output availability and fault visibility are important.
For railway and mobile automation systems, the module offers a practical way to control valves, contactors, relays, indicators, actuators, and other 24 V DC loads while maintaining detailed diagnostic information within the S7-1500 control architecture.
Technical Specifications
Specification
Details
Product
SIPLUS S7-1500 DQ 16x24VDC HF TX RAIL
Article number
6AG2522-1BH01-4AB0
Base module
6ES7522-1BH01-0AB0
Module type
Digital output module
Digital outputs
16
Output technology
Transistor, current-sourcing
Channel grouping
2 groups of 8
Rated output voltage
24 V DC
Supply voltage
24 V DC
Permissible supply range
20.4 to 28.8 V DC
Maximum current per channel
0.5 A
Maximum current per group
4 A
Maximum current per module
8 A
Output switching delay
Max. 100 µs, 0 to 1 and 1 to 0 with resistive load
Maximum switching frequency, resistive load
100 Hz
Maximum switching frequency, inductive load
0.5 Hz
Maximum switching frequency, lamp load
10 Hz
Short-circuit protection
Yes, electronic
Open-circuit detection
Yes
Wire-break diagnostics
Yes
Supply-voltage monitoring
Yes
Diagnostic alarm
Yes
Substitute values
Yes
Parameterizable outputs
Yes
Isochronous mode
Yes
I&M data
I&M0 to I&M3
Firmware update
Supported
Prioritized startup
Supported
MSO operating mode
Supported
Backplane bus power consumption
Approx. 0.85 W
Typical power loss
Approx. 2 W
Isolation
Between channels and backplane bus; channels grouped in isolated groups
Conformal coating
Yes
Operating temperature
-40 °C to +70 °C
Short-duration temperature
+85 °C for 10 minutes
Maximum installation altitude
2,000 m
Railway application
Yes
Mounting orientation
Horizontal installation for specified railway temperature rating
Dimensions
35 × 147 × 129 mm
Weight
Approx. 230 g
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Where It Excels in Industrial Use
Railway automation and rolling-stock control systems requiring 24 V DC digital outputs.
Industrial machinery where reliable transistor switching and channel-level diagnostics are important.
Distributed S7-1500 control panels operating under extended temperature conditions.
Vehicle and mobile automation applications exposed to vibration, dust, humidity, and chemically active environments.
Applications requiring 16 high-speed digital outputs with up to 0.5 A per channel.
Control systems benefiting from substitute-value handling and detailed output diagnostics.
Key Strengths at a Glance
16 digital transistor outputs for 24 V DC loads.
Maximum 0.5 A switching current per output.
Up to 4 A per output group and 8 A for the complete module.
Outputs can be parameterized and support short-circuit protection.
Single-channel diagnostics with wire-break, short-circuit, and supply-voltage monitoring.
Substitute values can be activated for controlled behavior during fault conditions.
Supports isochronous operation with fast output response.
Conformal coating designed for demanding SIPLUS extreme RAIL environments.
Operating temperature from -40 °C to +70 °C, with +85 °C permissible for 10 minutes under the specified railway conditions.
Designed for integration with the S7-1500 system and based on the standard 6ES7522-1BH01-0AB0 module.
Technical FAQs
1. What type of outputs does the 6AG2522-1BH01-4AB0 provide?
The module provides 16 transistor-based digital outputs for 24 V DC operation. The outputs are current-sourcing and are arranged in two groups of eight channels.
2. What is the maximum output current of each channel?
Each digital output can switch up to 0.5 A. The maximum permitted current is 4 A per output group and 8 A for the complete module, subject to the specified operating conditions.
3. Does the module provide output diagnostics?
Yes. The module supports diagnostic functions including supply-voltage monitoring, wire-break detection, short-circuit detection, diagnostic alarms, and channel-level diagnostic indication.
4. Can the outputs be used for redundant load control?
Yes. Parallel switching of two outputs is supported for redundant control of a load. The module also supports parallel switching for logic links and output-current uprating within the specified application limits.
5. Does the module support substitute values?
Yes. Substitute values can be activated so that predefined output states can be maintained when required by the control strategy or during certain fault conditions.
6. Does the 6AG2522-1BH01-4AB0 support isochronous operation?
Yes. The module supports isochronous operation, with a minimum execution and activation time of 70 µs and a minimum bus cycle time of 250 µs under the specified conditions.
7. What supply voltage does the module require?
The module is designed for a nominal 24 V DC supply, with a permissible operating range of 20.4 to 28.8 V DC. Internal reverse-polarity protection is provided for the output groups.
8. How does the module protect its digital outputs?
The transistor outputs include electronic short-circuit protection. The module also provides open-circuit detection and limits inductive shutdown voltage to help protect connected loads and the output circuitry.
9. Can the module be used in railway applications?
Yes. The SIPLUS RAIL version is designed for demanding railway environments and supports relevant railway requirements including EN 50155, EN 50121, EN 50124, EN 50125, EN 61373, and EN 45545-2 under the applicable conditions.
10. Is the module suitable for safety-related functions?
No. The 6AG2522-1BH01-4AB0 is a standard digital output module and is not designated for safety functions. Safety-related applications require an appropriately certified fail-safe S7-1500 or ET 200MP F-DQ module.
