Siemens 6ES7223-1BL22-0XA0

EM 223 digital I/O, 16 DI / 16 DO, 24 V DC

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Maker: Siemens
Part no.: 6ES7223-1BL22-0XA0
Serial / rev.: as printed on your unit

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Siemens SIMATIC S7-200 EM 223 expansion module: 16 inputs at 24 V DC (sink/source) and 16 outputs at 24 V DC, 0.75 A each, for S7-22x CPUs.

Manufacturer: Siemens
Manufacturer part no.: 6ES7223-1BL22-0XA0
Product family: SIMATIC S7-200 Micro PLCs
Type: Digital I/O module
Category: PLCs and I/O › Digital I/O modules
Lifecycle: Discontinued
OEM successor: Not stated
Technical datasheet: Data sheet

Technical specifications

Manufacturer: Siemens
Manufacturer part no.: 6ES7223-1BL22-0XA0
Type: Digital I/O module
Application: Digital expansion module
Used with: SIMATIC S7-200 CPU 22x
Load voltage L+ / Rated value (DC): 24 V
Load voltage L+ / permissible range, lower limit (DC): 20.4 V
Load voltage L+ / permissible range, upper limit (DC): 28.8 V
Input current / from backplane bus 5 V DC, max.: 160 mA
Power loss, typ.: 6 W
Number of digital inputs: 16
Input voltage / Type of input voltage: DC
Input voltage / Rated value (DC): 24 V
Input voltage / for signal "0": 0 to 5 V
Input voltage / for signal "1": 15 V DC to 30 V DC
Input current / for signal "1", typ.: 4 mA
Input delay (for rated value of input voltage) / for standard inputs / at "0" to "1", max.: 4.5 ms
Number of digital outputs: 16
Digital outputs / Short-circuit protection: No
Digital outputs / Limitation of inductive shutdown voltage to: L+ (-48 V)
Output voltage / for signal "0", max.: 0.1 V
Output voltage / for signal "1", min.: 20 V
Output current / for signal "1" rated value: 750 mA
Total current of the outputs (per group) / all mounting positions / Current per conductor/group, max.: 3 A; 3 / 3 / 6
Relay outputs / Switching capacity of contacts / with inductive load, max.: 0.75 A; each output
Relay outputs / Switching capacity of contacts / on lamp load, max.: 5 W
Relay outputs / Switching capacity of contacts / with resistive load, max.: 0.75 A; each output
Cable length / shielded, max.: 500 m
Cable length / unshielded, max.: 150 m
Connectable encoders / 2-wire sensor: Yes

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Connectable encoders / 2-wire sensor / permissible quiescent current (2-wire sensor), max.: 1 mA
Potential separation digital inputs / Potential separation digital inputs: Yes; Optocoupler
Potential separation digital inputs / between the channels, in groups of: 4
Potential separation digital outputs / Potential separation digital outputs: Yes; Optocoupler
Potential separation digital outputs / between the channels, in groups of: 4; 4 / 4 / 8
Isolation tested with: 500 V AC
Plug-in I/O terminals: Yes
Width: 137.5 mm
Height: 80 mm
Depth: 62 mm
Weight, approx.: 360 g

Technical documents (1)

Siemens data sheet 6ES7223-1BL22-0XA0

Key features

16 digital inputs, 24 V DC, sink or source
16 digital outputs, 24 V DC, 0.75 A each
Plug-in I/O terminals
Only for S7-22x CPUs
Cancelled by Siemens on 1 October 2017, discontinued on 1 November 2025; listed as a spare part

About the Siemens 6ES7223-1BL22-0XA0

The Siemens 6ES7223-1BL22-0XA0 is an S7-200 EM 223 with 16 inputs and 16 outputs, all at 24 V DC. Siemens's data sheet gives sink/source inputs, sourcing outputs at 0.75 A each, plug-in terminals and a 137.5 mm wide housing, for S7-22x CPUs only. SiePortal shows the product cancellation on 1 October 2017 and the product discontinued on 1 November 2025; Siemens still lists it as a spare part.

What is the 6ES7223-1BL22-0XA0 used for?

It adds 16 inputs and 16 outputs to an S7-200 CPU 22x.

Lifecycle and successor

Discontinued.

Before you order

What to photograph or confirm so the right unit is quoted.

Check the full order number on the module: EM 223 modules differ in point count and output type.

Other parts in the Siemens SIMATIC S7-200 family

Listed for reference. They differ from the 6ES7223-1BL22-0XA0 in rating, supply, interface or function and are not interchangeable with it unless Siemens says so. Match the part number on your unit.

Product	Type	Lifecycle	Qty Available	Price	Action
Siemens 6ES7214-1AD23-0XB0CPU 224, DC/DC/DC, 14 DI / 10 DO	PLC CPU	Discontinued	On Request	On request	View
Siemens 6ES7216-2AD23-0XB0CPU 226, DC/DC/DC, 24 DI / 16 DO	PLC CPU	Discontinued	On Request	On request	View
Siemens 6ES7231-0HC22-0XA0EM 231 analog input, 4 AI, 12 bit	Analog input module	Discontinued	On Request	On request	View

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