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Siemens 6ES7231-0HC22-0XA0

EM 231 analog input, 4 AI, 12 bit

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Siemens 6ES7231-0HC22-0XA0 EM 231 analog input, 4 AI, 12 bit, photo from Siemens data sheet 6ES7231-0HC22-0XA0

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Siemens SIMATIC S7-200 EM 231 expansion module: 4 differential analog inputs for 0 to 10 V, ±5 V, 0 to 20 mA and other ranges, 12-bit converter, for S7-22x CPUs.

Manufacturer
Siemens
Manufacturer part no.
6ES7231-0HC22-0XA0
Type
Analog input module
Lifecycle
Discontinued
OEM successor
Not stated
Technical datasheet
Data sheet

Technical specifications

Manufacturer
Siemens
Manufacturer part no.
6ES7231-0HC22-0XA0
Type
Analog input module
Application
Analog expansion module
Used with
SIMATIC S7-200 CPU 22x
Input current / from load voltage L+ (without load), max.
60 mA
Input current / from backplane bus 5 V DC, max.
20 mA
Power loss, typ.
2 W
Number of analog inputs
4; Difference
Analog inputs / permissible input voltage for voltage input (destruction limit), max.
30 V
Analog inputs / permissible input current for current input (destruction limit), max.
32 mA
Input ranges / Voltage
Yes
Input ranges / Current
Yes
Input ranges / Thermocouple
No
Input ranges / Resistance thermometer
No
Input ranges / Resistance
No
Input ranges (rated values), voltages / 0 to +5 V
Yes
Input ranges (rated values), voltages / 0 to +5 V / Input resistance (0 to 5 V)
10 MΩ
Input ranges (rated values), voltages / 0 to +10 V
Yes
Input ranges (rated values), voltages / 0 to +10 V / Input resistance (0 to 10 V)
10 MΩ
Input ranges (rated values), voltages / -2.5 V to +2.5 V
Yes
Input ranges (rated values), voltages / -2.5 V to +2.5 V / Input resistance (-2.5 V to +2.5 V)
10 MΩ
Input ranges (rated values), voltages / -5 V to +5 V
Yes
Input ranges (rated values), voltages / -5 V to +5 V / Input resistance (-5 V to +5 V)
10 MΩ
Input ranges (rated values), currents / 0 to 20 mA
Yes
Input ranges (rated values), currents / 0 to 20 mA / Input resistance (0 to 20 mA)
10 MΩ
Thermocouple (TC) / Temperature compensation / Parameterizable
No
Cable length / shielded, max.
100 m; to the sensor
Integration and conversion time/resolution per channel / Resolution with overrange (bit including sign), max.
12 bit
Integration and conversion time/resolution per channel / Interference voltage suppression for interference frequency f1 in Hz
40 dB, DC to 60 V for interference frequency 50 / 60 Hz
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Integration and conversion time/resolution per channel / Conversion time (per channel)
250 µs
Displayable conversion value range / bipolar signals
-32 000 to +32 000
Displayable conversion value range / unipolar signals
0 to 32 000
Interference voltage suppression for f = n x (f1 +/- 1 %), f1 = interference frequency / Common mode voltage, max.
12 V
Diagnostics indication LED / external fault EXTF (red)
Yes
Potential separation analog inputs / Potential separation analog inputs
No
Plug-in I/O terminals
No
Width
71.2 mm
Height
80 mm
Depth
62 mm
Weight, approx.
183 g

Technical documents (1)

Key features

  • 4 analog inputs: 0 to 5 V, 0 to 10 V, ±2.5 V, ±5 V, 0 to 20 mA
  • 12-bit converter, 250 µs per channel
  • Differential inputs
  • 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 6ES7231-0HC22-0XA0

The Siemens 6ES7231-0HC22-0XA0 is the 4-channel analog input module of the S7-200. Siemens's data sheet gives voltage ranges of 0 to 5 V, 0 to 10 V, ±2.5 V and ±5 V, a 0 to 20 mA current range, a 12-bit converter at 250 µs per channel, and sensor cables of up to 100 m. 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 6ES7231-0HC22-0XA0 used for?

It reads transmitters and other analog signals into 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 order number on the module.

Other parts in the Siemens SIMATIC S7-200 family

Listed for reference. They differ from the 6ES7231-0HC22-0XA0 in rating, supply, interface or function and are not interchangeable with it unless Siemens says so. Match the part number on your unit.

ProductTypeLifecycleQty AvailablePriceAction
Siemens 6ES7214-1AD23-0XB0CPU 224, DC/DC/DC, 14 DI / 10 DOPLC CPUDiscontinuedOn RequestOn requestView
Siemens 6ES7216-2AD23-0XB0CPU 226, DC/DC/DC, 24 DI / 16 DOPLC CPUDiscontinuedOn RequestOn requestView
Siemens 6ES7223-1BL22-0XA0EM 223 digital I/O, 16 DI / 16 DO, 24 V DCDigital I/O moduleDiscontinuedOn RequestOn requestView

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