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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
- Product family
- SIMATIC S7-200 Micro PLCs
- Type
- Analog input module
- Category
- PLCs and I/O › Analogue I/O modules
- 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.
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