The Siemens Simatic S5 6ES5135-3KA13 serves as the primary backbone frame for the modular Simatic S5-135U automation platform. This industrial-grade chassis provides 21 expansion slots designed to hold power supplies, multi-processor configurations, interface links, and various I/O expansion modules. Designed for demanding industrial environments such as mineral processing plants, large-scale power stations, and petrochemical refineries, this chassis provides the necessary structural and electrical foundation for complex automation tasks. It facilitates high-speed system bus communication between slots, ensuring precise synchronization and reliable signal integrity across the entire rack.
This central controller rack is intended for use in large-scale Simatic S5-135U and S5-155U automation systems. It is suitable for centralized control architectures requiring high-density I/O, multi-processor coordination, and reliable operation in harsh industrial environments.
| Model | 6ES5 135-3KA13 |
| Platform | Simatic S5-135U / S5-155U |
| Slot Capacity | 21 Slots |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 60 W (passive backplane load) |
| Bus Architecture | Parallel multi-processor backplane |
Does this rack come with a CPU installed? No, the 6ES5135-3KA13 is the chassis only. It requires the installation of a compatible Simatic S5 central processing unit and power supply module to function.
Can this rack be used for multi-processor configurations? Yes, the backplane is designed to support multi-processor setups, allowing for the integration of secondary coordinator cards and distributed processing tasks.
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