Siemens Simatic S7-1500 User manual

Manual
Digital input module DI 16x230VAC BA (6ES7521-1FH00-0AA0)
07/2014Edition
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SIMATIC
S7-1500

DI 16x230VAC BA Digital Input Module
(6ES7521-1FH00-0AA0)
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SIMATIC
S7-1500/ET 200MP
DI 16x230VAC BA Digital Input
Module (6ES7521-1FH00-0AA0)
Manual
07/2014
A5E03485975
-AC
Preface
Documentation guide
1
Product overview
2
Wiring
3
Address space
4
Diagnostic alarms
5
Technical specifications
6
Dimensional drawing
A
Open Source Software
B

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Preface
Purpose of the documentation
This manual supplements the system manuals:
●S7-1500 Automation System
●ET 200MP Distributed I/O System
Functions that relate in general to the systems are described in these system manuals.
The information provided in this manual and in the system/function manuals supports you in
commissioning the systems.
Changes compared to previous version
Changes described in this manual, compared to the previous version:
●Module integrated in hardware catalog STEP 7 (TIA Portal) V13, Update 3 or higher with
the functions:
–Module-internal shared input (MSI) for Shared Device
–Configurable submodules, e.g., for Shared Device
●Appendix Open Source Software amended
Conventions
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as well as for interface modules of the ET 200MP distributed I/O system.
Please also observe notes marked as follows:
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Table of contents
Preface ................................................................................................................................................... 3
1 Documentation guide .............................................................................................................................. 6
2 Product overview .................................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 Properties..................................................................................................................................8
3 Wiring ................................................................................................................................................... 10
4 Address space ...................................................................................................................................... 12
4.1 Address space ........................................................................................................................12
5 Diagnostic alarms ................................................................................................................................. 16
5.1 Status and error displays ........................................................................................................16
6 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................................ 18
A Dimensional drawing............................................................................................................................. 21
B Open Source Software.......................................................................................................................... 23

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Documentation guide
1
The documentation for the SIMATIC S7-1500 automation system and the SIMATIC
ET 200MP distributed I/O system is arranged into three areas.
This arrangement enables you to access the specific content you require.
Basic information
System Manual and Getting Started describe in detail the configuration, installation, wiring
and commissioning of the SIMATIC S7-1500 and ET 200MP systems. The STEP 7 online
help supports you in the configuration and programming.
Device information
Manuals contain a compact description of the module-specific information, such as
properties, terminal diagrams, characteristics, technical specifications.
General information
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S7-1500 and ET 200MP systems, e.g. diagnostics, communication, Motion Control, Web
server.
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simatic/en/manual-overview/tech-doc-controllers/Pages/Default.aspx).
Changes and supplements to the manuals are documented in a Product Information.

Documentation guide
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Manual Collection S7-1500 / ET 200MP
The Manual Collection contains the complete documentation on the SIMATIC S7-1500
automation system and the ET 200MP distributed I/O system gathered together in one file.
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Product overview
2
2.1
Properties
Article number
6ES7521-1FH00-0AA0
View of the module
Figure 2-1 View of the DI 16x230VAC BA module

Product overview
2.1 Properties
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Properties
The module has the following technical properties:
●16 digital inputs; electrically isolated in groups of 4
●Rated input voltage 120/230 V AC
●Suitable for switches and 2-/3-/4-wire AC proximity switches (alternating voltage)
The module supports the following functions:
Table 2- 1 Version dependencies of the module functions
Function
Firmware version
of the module
Configuration software
STEP 7
(TIA Portal)
GSD file in STEP 7
(TIA Portal) V12 or higher, or
STEP 7 V5.5 SP3 or higher
Firmware update
V1.0.0 or higher
V12 or higher
X
Identification data I&M0 to I&M3
V1.0.0 or higher
V12 or higher
X
Module-internal Shared Input (MSI) V2.0.0 or higher V13 Update 3 or
higher
(PROFINET IO only)
X
(PROFINET IO only)
Configurable submodules / submodules for
Shared Device
V2.0.0 or higher V13 Update 3 or
higher
(PROFINET IO only)
X
(PROFINET IO only)
Configurable after interface module
IM 155-5 DP ST
V2.0.0 or higher V13 or higher X
You can configure the module with STEP 7 (TIA Portal) and with a GSD file.
Accessories
The following accessories are supplied with the module and can also be ordered separately
as spare parts:
●Labeling strips
●U connector
●Universal front door
Other components
The following component must be ordered separately:
Front connectors, including potential jumpers and cable ties
You can find more information on accessories in the S7-1500 Automation System
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/59191792) system manual and the
ET 200MP Distributed I/O System
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/59193214) system manual.

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Wiring
3
This section contains the block diagram of the module and outlines various connection
options.
For more information on front connector wiring and creating cable shields, for example, refer
to the "Wiring" section in the S7-1500 Automation System
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/59191792) and ET 200MP distributed
I/O system (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/59193214) system
manuals.
Note
Do not insert the potential jumpers included with the front connector!
Abbreviations used
Meaning of the abbreviations used in the following figures:
xN
Supply voltage connection AC
CHx
Channel or display of the channel status

Wiring
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Wiring and block diagrams
The figure below shows you how to connect the module and channel addressing (input byte
a to input byte b).
①
Backplane bus interface
Figure 3-1 Block diagram and terminal assignment

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Address space
4
4.1
Address space
The module can be configured differently in STEP 7; see following table. Depending on the
configuration, additional/different addresses are assigned in the process image of the inputs.
The letters "a to d" are printed onto the module. "IB a" for example, stands for module start
address input byte a.
Configuration options of DI 16x230VAC BA
You can configure the module with STEP 7 (TIA Portal) or with a GSD file.
When you configure the module by means of the GSD file, the configurations are available
under different abbreviations/module names.
The following configurations are possible:
Table 4- 1 Configuration options
Configuration
Short designation/
module name in the
GSD file
Configuration software, e.g., with STEP 7 (TIA Por-
tal)
Integrated in hard-
ware catalog STEP 7
(TIA Portal)
GSD file in STEP 7 (TIA
Portal) V12 or higher or
STEP 7 V5.5 SP3 or higher
1 x 16-channel without value status
DI 16x230VAC BA
V12 or higher
X
2 x 8-channel without value status DI 16x230VAC BA S V13 Update 3 or
higher
(PROFINET IO only)
X
(PROFINET IO only)
1 x 16-channel with value status for mod-
ule-internal shared input with up to 4 sub-
modules
DI 16x230VAC BA
MSI
V13 Update 3 or
higher
(PROFINET IO only)
X
(PROFINET IO only)
Value status (Quality Information, QI)
The value status is always activated for the DI 16x230VAC BA MSI module.
An additional bit is assigned to each channel for the value status. In contrast to the modules
with diagnostics capability, the module indicates only information regarding the parameter
assignment of the first submodule (basic submodule) in the value status.
The module does not supply a value status for the read-in digital value.

Address space
4.1 Address space
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Address space for configuration as DI 16x230VAC BA
The following figure shows the address space allocation for the configuration as 16-channel
module. You can freely assign the start address for the module. The addresses of the
channels are derived from the start address.
Figure 4-1 Address space for configuration as 16-channel DI 16x230VAC BA
Address space for configuration as 2 x 8-channel DI 16x230VAC BA S
For the configuration as a 2 x 8-channel module, the channels of the module are divided into
multiple submodules. The submodules can be assigned to different IO controllers when the
module is used in a shared device.
The number of usable submodules is dependent on the interface module used. Observe the
information in the manual for the particular interface module.
Contrary to the 1 x 16-channel module configuration, each of the two submodules has a
freely assignable start address.
Figure 4-2 Address space for configuration as 2 x 8-channel DI 16x24VDC SRC BA S

Address space
4.1 Address space
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Address space for configuration as 1 x 16-channel DI 16x230VAC BA MSI
The channels 0 to 15 of the module are copied in up to four submodules with configuration 1
x 16-channel module (Module-internal shared input, MSI). Channels 0 to 15 are then
available with identical input values in different submodules. These submodules can be
assigned to up to four IO controllers when the module is used in a shared device. Each IO
controller has read access to the same channels.
The number of usable submodules is dependent on the interface module used. Please
observe the information in the manual for the particular interface module.
Value status (Quality Information, QI)
The meaning of the value status depends on the submodule on which it occurs.
For the first submodule (=basis submodule), the value status is not relevant.
For the second to fourth submodules (=MSI submodule), the value status 0 indicates that the
basic submodule parameters have not yet been assigned (not ready).
The following figure shows the assignment of the address space with submodules 1 and 2.
Figure 4-3 Address space for configuration as 1 x 16-channel DI 16x230VAC BA MSI

Address space
4.1 Address space
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The following figure shows the assignment of the address space with submodules 3 and 4.
Figure 4-4 Address space for configuration as 1 x 16-channel DI 16x230VAC BA MSI

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Diagnostic alarms
5
5.1
Status and error displays
LED displays
The figure below shows the LED displays (status and error displays) of the
DI 16x230VAC BA.
Figure 5-1 LED displays of the module DI 16x230VAC BA

Diagnostic alarms
5.1 Status and error displays
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Meaning of the LED displays
The following table explains the meaning of the status and error displays.
RUN and ERROR LED
Table 5- 1 Status and error displays RUN and ERROR
LED
Meaning
Remedy
RUN
ERROR
Off Off
Voltage missing or too low at backplane bus •Switch on the CPU and/or the system pow-
er supply modules.
•Verify that the U connectors are inserted.
•Check to see if too many modules are in-
serted.
Flashes
Off
Module starts up ---
On
Off
Module is ready
Flashes
Flashes
Hardware defective Replace the module.
CHx LED
Table 5- 2 CHx status display
LED CHx
Meaning
Remedy
Off
0 = Status of the input signal ---
On
1 = Status of the input signal ---

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Technical specifications
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Technical specifications of the DI 16x230VAC BA
6ES7521-1FH00-0AA0
Product type designation
DI 16x230VAC BA
General information
Hardware version
E01
Firmware version
V2.0.0
Product function
I&M data
Yes; IM0 to IM3
Engineering with
STEP 7 TIA Portal can be configured/integrated
as of version
V12.0 / V12.0
STEP 7 can be configured/integrated as of version
as of V5.5 SP3 / -
Operating mode
MSI
Yes
Power
Power consumption from the backplane bus
1 W
Power loss
Power loss, typ.
4.9 W
Digital inputs
Number of inputs
16
reading m/p
reading p
Input characteristic curve acc. to IEC 61131, type
1
Yes
Input voltage
Type of input voltage
AC
Rated value, AC
230 V; 120/230 V AC; 60/50Hz
for signal "0"
0 to 40 V AC
for signal "1"
79 to 264 V AC
Input current
for signal "1", typ.
11 mA; at 230 V AC and 5.5 mA at 120 V AC
Input delay (for rated value of input voltage)
For standard inputs
•
Configurable
No
•
with "0" to "1", max.
25 ms
•
with "1" to "0", max.
25 ms
For interrupt inputs
•
Configurable
No

Technical specifications
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Cable length
Cable length shielded, max.
1000 m
Cable length unshielded, max.
600 m
Encoders
Connectable encoders
2-wire sensor
Yes
•
Permissible quiescent current (2-wire sensor),
max.
2 mA
Isochronous mode
Isochronous mode (application
synchronized up to
terminal)
No
Interrupts/diagnostics/status information
Interrupts
Diagnostics interrupt
No
Hardware interrupt
No
Diagnostics alarms
Monitoring of supply voltage
No
Wire break
No
Short
-circuit No
Fuse blown
No
Diagnostics indicator LED
RUN LED
Yes; green LED
ERROR LED
Yes; red LED
Monitoring of supply voltage
No
Channel status display
Yes; green LED
For channel diagnostics
No
For module diagnostics
Yes; red LED
Electrical isolation
Electrical isolation of channels
Between the channels
No
Between the channels, in groups of
4
Between the channels and the backplane bus
Yes
Permitted potential difference
Between different circuits
250 V AC between the channels and the back-
plane bus;
500 V AC between the channels