The Siemens 6ES7414-4HM14-0AB0, also cataloged as the CPU 414H SIMATIC S7-400H Central Processing Unit, operates as a dedicated hardware component for discrete data routing and subsystem electrical distribution within S7-400H and S7-400F/FH redundant and fault-tolerant automation architectures. The module executes synchronous cyclical control logic over distributed I/O frames, processing bit instructions at 0.045 microseconds and floating-point logic at 0.135 microseconds. Dual embedded synchronization interfaces establish dedicated hardware-level tracking hooks to maintain continuous data alignment between twin sub-units across the system backplane.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 6ES7414-4HM14-0AB0 |
| Brand | Siemens |
| Origin | Germany |
| Weight | 0.995 kg |
| Dimensions | 50 x 290 x 219 mm |
| Operating Temp | 0 to 60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 6 W typical power loss |
| Work Memory | 2.8 MB (1.4 MB program, 1.4 MB data) |
| Load Memory Expansion | FEPROM slot support up to 64 MB |
| Current Draw (5 VDC) | Typ. 1.4 A, max. 1.7 A from backplane |
| Current Draw (24 VDC) | Max. 150 mA per DP interface |
| Physical Interfaces | 1 x MPI/DP, 1 x DP, 2 x Synchronization Module interfaces |
| Expansion Unit Limit | Max. 21 expansion frames |
| Firmware Baseline | Version V4.5 |
| Engineering Environment | STEP 7 V5.3 SP2 or higher with hardware update |
The processing module integrates internal backplane bus communication velocity licenses optimized to handle large payload data structures across deterministic networks. The device provisions an independent 1 x MPI/DP and 1 x dedicated DP interface to govern PROFIBUS DP and MPI node communications, shifting data at standard fieldbus rates. Real-time Configuration in RUN (CiR) functionality manages backplane bus allocation loops during active operation, adding an incremental baseline processing penalty of 100 ms with an additional 25 microseconds per I/O byte to update parameters without interrupting system execution loops.
Q: What specific hardware constraints govern the synchronization interfaces during a failover sequence?
A: The two specialized synchronization ports require fiber-optic links to form a direct peer-to-peer connection between dual CPU 414H nodes. The internal hardware logic matches memory tables continuously; upon a primary unit fault, the standby unit takes over the backplane bus within a zero-bounce window without altering current internal register states.
Q: How is retentive data maintained on the CPU 414H when the main rack power supply is disconnected?
A: Retention relies on the rack-level backplane battery system. The CPU draws a typical backup current of 190 microamps (max. 660 microamps) from the battery to preserve data blocks, timers, and flags, while external backup voltages between 5 VDC and 15 VDC can be supplied to prevent work memory corruption.
Q: Can this hardware revision be inserted into an active, running S7-400H backplane rack assembly?
A: While the communication interfaces and secondary expansion modules support online hot-swap operations, inserting a primary central processing unit into an unpowered chassis slot requires the sub-rack to be isolated. The partner CPU will continue executing process logic while the new node initializes and completes memory image synchronization.
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