The Siemens 6ES7322-1BH01-0AA0, also cataloged as the SIMATIC S7-300 SM 322 Digital Output Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for discrete load switching within SIMATIC S7-300 backplane bus network platforms.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 6ES7322-1BH01-0AA0 |
| Brand | Siemens |
| Origin | Germany |
| Weight | 0.19 kg (Net), 2 kg to 3 kg (Shipping package variations) |
| Dimensions | 40 mm x 125 mm x 117 mm (W x H x D) |
| Operating Temp | -25 deg C to +60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 4.9 W (Typical power loss) |
| Number of Outputs | 16 channels (grouped in 2 x 8) |
| Rated Load Voltage | 24 V DC (operational range 20.4 V DC to 28.8 V DC) |
| Output Current per Channel | 0.5 A (minimum 5 mA, maximum 0.6 A) |
| Total Current per Group | Horizontal: 4 A at 40 deg C, 3 A at 60 deg C; Vertical: 2 A at 40 deg C |
| Backplane Isolation | 500 V DC test voltage between internal bus and channel groups |
| Short-Circuit Protection | Electronic internal threshold at approximately 1 A |
| Switching Frequency | Resistive: 100 Hz; Inductive: 0.5 Hz; Lamp: 10 Hz |
| Cable Length Limits | Shielded: maximum 1000 m; Unshielded: maximum 600 m |
The module utilizes the integrated SIMATIC S7-300 backplane bus to execute data exchange with the central processing unit. Power distribution across the 16 channels requires an external 24 V DC supply via a 20-pole front connector. Deterministic communication profiles are governed by the CPU scan cycles, delivering synchronized output state updates over Profinet or EtherNet/IP deterministic networks via the standard interface module paths. Channel-to-channel group scaling and galvanic optocoupler isolation prevent transient noise reflection back into the central processing unit logic circuits.
Q: Can the 6ES7322-1BH01-0AA0 module be hot-swapped while the rack is energized?
A: No. Standard SIMATIC S7-300 configurations require the rack power supply to be completely de-energized before removing or inserting I/O modules, unless installed on active bus modules within an ET 200M distributed I/O station.
Q: What happens to the outputs if a short-circuit occurs on an active channel?
A: The channel incorporates electronic short-circuit protection that triggers near 1 A. Once an overload condition is detected, the built-in protection mechanism limits the output current to protect internal components. The status of individual channels is represented via the green front-panel LEDs.
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