| Parameter | Description |
| Model Number | 6ES7521-1BH10-0AA0 |
| Product Type | SIMATIC S7-1500 Digital Input Module – DI 16 x 24 V DC (Standard) |
| Power Supply | 24 V DC (via backplane bus from CPU or PS) |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 25 mm × 147 mm × 129 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 230 g |
| Technology Functions | - 16 digital inputs (24 V DC)<br> - Input filter time configurable (0.1 ms to 6.4 ms)<br> - Diagnostics per channel (optional)<br> - Process and hardware interrupts (e.g., rising/falling edge detection)<br> - Compatible with TIA Portal V15 or higher |
| Expansion Capability | Can be installed in any slot on the S7-1500 rack (up to 32 modules total, depending on power supply) |
| Installation | DIN rail mounting (35 mm top-hat rail, per IEC 60715); connects via S7-1500 backplane bus; requires front connector (6ES7971-1BA00-0XA0, sold separately); IP20 protection |
The Siemens 6ES7521-1BH10-0AA0 is a 16-channel digital input module designed for the SIMATIC S7-1500 automation system. It is used to connect 24 V DC binary signals from field devices such as pushbuttons, limit switches, proximity sensors, relay contacts, and level switches into the PLC control system. Each input is rated for 24 V DC, making it ideal for standard industrial signaling in control cabinets.
| Question | Answer |
| 1. Does the 6ES7521-1BH10-0AA0 require a separate power supply? | No. It is powered directly from the S7-1500 backplane bus. No external power connection is needed—the module receives 24 V DC through the base unit and backplane from the CPU or system power supply. |
| 2. Can this module detect fast signal changes? | Yes. With configurable input filter times (from 0.1 ms to 6.4 ms), it can detect fast signal transitions. For high-speed applications, the shortest filter (0.1 ms) allows detection of pulses as brief as 0.2 ms. Hardware interrupts further enhance response speed. |
| 3. Is a front connector included with this module? | No. The front connector (e.g., 6ES7971-1BA00-0XA0, 20-pin) is sold separately. You must order it independently for wiring the field devices to the module. |
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