Key Features
- Compact CPU with onboard I/O: CPU 1212C DC/DC/DC with 8 DI 24 V DC, 6 DO 24 V DC, and 2 AI 0-10 V DC.
- PROFINET communication: 1 PROFINET interface with RJ 45 (Ethernet), 100 Mbit/s, and PROFINET IO Controller and PROFINET IO Device support.
- Memory and backup: Program/data memory 100 KB, integrated work memory 100 kbyte, integrated load memory 2 Mbyte, and backup present without battery.
- Engineering and firmware: Firmware version V4.7 and programming package STEP 7 V20 or higher.
- Hardware expansion: Up to 3 comm. modules, 1 signal board, 2 signal modules, and 1 expansion board can be used.
Applications
- Compact PLC control with onboard signals: Control tasks using the integrated 8 DI 24 V DC, 6 DO 24 V DC, and 2 AI 0-10 V DC signals.
- PROFINET network communication: Communication over a PROFINET interface for PROFINET IO Controller and PROFINET IO Device tasks.
- Engineering and diagnostics access: Engineering, PG/OP communication, web server use, and diagnostics with user-defined websites.
Technical Summary
| Product type designation | CPU 1212C DC/DC/DC |
|---|---|
| Firmware version | V4.7 |
| Programming package | STEP 7 V20 or higher |
| Power supply | DC 20.4-28.8 V DC |
| Load voltage L+ | 24 V |
| Current consumption (rated value) | 400 mA; CPU only |
| Power loss, typ. | 9 W |
| Program/data memory | 100 KB |
| Work memory | 100 kbyte |
| Digital inputs | 8; Integrated |
| Digital outputs | 6 |
| Analog inputs | 2 |
| Interface type | PROFINET |
| Number of PROFINET interfaces | 1 |
| Transmission rate, max. | 100 Mbit/s |
| IP degree of protection | IP20 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Siemens 6ES7212-1AE40-0XB0 used for?
It is a SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU 1212C DC/DC/DC compact CPU with onboard digital and analog I/O.
How many onboard I/O points does the CPU 1212C DC/DC/DC provide?
It provides 8 DI 24 V DC, 6 DO 24 V DC, and 2 AI 0-10 V DC.
Which communication interface is included with this model?
It includes 1 PROFINET interface with RJ 45 (Ethernet) and 100 Mbit/s transmission rate.
What supply voltage is required for 6ES7212-1AE40-0XB0?
The power supply is DC 20.4-28.8 V DC.
Which engineering software is required for this CPU?
Programming package STEP 7 V20 or higher is required.
