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Siemens 6ES7636-2EC00-0AE3 is a SIMATIC C7-636 Key compact unit integrating an S7-300 CPU 315-2 DP, an OP270B operator panel, 24 digital inputs, 16 digital outputs, five analog inputs, and two analog outputs.
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Technical specifications for 6ES7636-2EC00-0AE3

  • Manufacturer:
    Siemens
  • Part Number:
    6ES7636-2EC00-0AE3
  • Product Family:
    Siemens Compact Universal Controller
  • Product Type:
    SIMATIC C7-636 Key Compact Unit
  • Stock:
    1
  • Display:
    5.7-inch CSTN, CCFL backlit, 256 colors
  • Resolution:
    320×240 pixels
  • Function Keys:
    24, including 18 with LED
  • CPU Core:
    S7-300 CPU 315-2 DP
  • Work Memory:
    128 KB
  • Load Memory:
    Micro Memory Card, up to 8 MB
  • Digital Inputs:
    24, including 16 for technology functions
  • Digital Outputs:
    16, including four high-speed outputs
  • Analog Inputs:
    Five: four voltage/current and one resistance/RTD
  • Analog Outputs:
    Two voltage/current channels
  • MPI Interface:
    RS-485, up to 187.5 kbit/s
  • PROFIBUS DP Interface:
    RS-485 master/slave, up to 12 Mbit/s
  • Supply Range:
    20.4–28.8 V DC
  • Current Consumption:
    450 mA typical; 1.3 A maximum
  • Power Loss:
    19 W typical
  • Weight:
    3.858 lbs (1.75 kg)
  • Estimated shipping dimensions:
    26×27.4×8cm
  • Tariff Code:
    8537101190
  • Country of origin:
    Germany
  • Place of shipment:
    Xiamen,Fujian,China
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Features:

  • 6ES7636-2EC00-0AE3 combines a CPU 315-2 DP, an OP270B key panel, and integrated mixed I/O in one compact unit.
  • A 5.7-inch 256-color display and 24 function keys form the local operator interface.
  • Separate MPI and PROFIBUS DP interfaces divide programming and S7 communication from distributed I/O traffic.
The CPU side of Siemens 6ES7636-2EC00-0AE3 executes the automation program while the OP270B side presents process information and accepts local key commands.

Its 24 digital inputs, 16 digital outputs, five analog inputs, and two analog outputs connect 6ES7636-2EC00-0AE3 directly to field signals before external expansion is added.

A Micro Memory Card holds the CPU load program, and the required connector set completes the physical I/O boundary for 6ES7636-2EC00-0AE3.

The Siemens 6ES7636-2EC00-0AE3 SIMATIC C7-636 Key Compact Unit may still be available for purchase and support from Apter Power beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
Siemens 6ES7636-2EC00-0AE3 SIMATIC C7-636 Key Compact Unit Manuals,Datasheets,Link Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description. All prices are shown in USD.

How the CPU and Operator Panel Share the Compact Unit

  • CPU role: The CPU 315-2 DP executes the S7 program and handles integrated and expanded I/O
  • Panel role: The OP270B display and function keys present process views and accept local commands
  • Physical integration: Control and operator functions occupy one enclosure while retaining separate tasks
  • Required media: A Micro Memory Card stores the CPU load program, and the connector set completes the field-wiring interface

How Integrated Field Signals Reach the Controller

  • Digital acquisition: Twenty-four digital inputs collect 24 V DC field states, including sixteen channels assigned to technology functions
  • Digital actuation: Sixteen digital outputs switch connected loads, with four channels available as high-speed outputs
  • Analog measurement: Four inputs accept voltage or current signals while a fifth input is reserved for resistance or RTD measurement
  • Analog command: Two analog outputs provide configured voltage or current signals to external equipment
  • Range agreement: The selected signal range in the project must match the wiring and field-device type used on each analog channel

From Integrated I/O to a Four-Rack Arrangement

  • Direct attachment: The compact unit accepts up to two expansion modules in a flat arrangement or four in a deep arrangement
  • Rack structure: The documented configuration can extend to four racks
  • System total: Up to twenty-three modules can be included across the complete arrangement
  • Project agreement: STEP 7 hardware order and addressing must follow the physical module sequence so each signal retains its assigned address

Separate MPI and PROFIBUS DP Paths

  • MPI path: The integrated non-isolated RS-485 interface supports programming devices, operator devices, S7 communication, routing, and global-data exchange at up to 187.5 kbit/s
  • DP path: The isolated RS-485 PROFIBUS interface can operate as a DP master or slave at up to 12 Mbit/s
  • Master boundary: As a DP master, 6ES7636-2EC00-0AE3 supports as many as 125 slaves
  • Master data areas: The DP master interface provides up to 244 bytes of input data and 244 bytes of output data
  • Slave transfer area: DP slave operation provides up to 244 bytes for each transfer direction
Description
Siemens 6ES7636-2EC00-0AE3 is the SIMATIC C7-636 Key compact unit, combining an S7-300 CPU 315-2 DP, an OP270B key-operated panel, and integrated mixed I/O in one enclosure. The CPU executes the automation program while the operator panel presents process information and accepts local commands.

Local operation on 6ES7636-2EC00-0AE3 uses a 5.7-inch CSTN color display with 320×240-pixel resolution. Twenty-four function keys, including 18 with LEDs, and 14 softkeys form the physical command interface, keeping key entry and screen visualization together on the OP270B side of the unit.

Field signals enter 6ES7636-2EC00-0AE3 through 24 digital inputs and five analog inputs, while 16 digital outputs and two analog outputs return commands to connected devices. Four analog input channels accept voltage or current signals, the additional analog channel handles resistance or resistance-thermometer measurement, and four digital outputs provide the documented high-speed output path.

The CPU in 6ES7636-2EC00-0AE3 has 128 KB of work memory and uses a Micro Memory Card with up to 8 MB of load memory. Its MPI interface supports engineering and S7 communication at up to 187.5 kbit/s, while the isolated PROFIBUS DP interface can operate as master or slave at up to 12 Mbit/s. The compact unit operates from 20.4 to 28.8 V DC, draws 450 mA typically and 1.3 A maximum, and has a typical power loss of 19 W.
Alternative Names
6ES76362EC000AE3 6ES7636 2EC00 0AE3 Siemens 6ES7636-2EC00-0AE3 SIMATIC C7 6ES7636-2EC00-0AE3 C7-636 Key 6ES7636-2EC00-0AE3 6ES7636-2ECOO-OAE3 6ES7636-2EC00-0AEJ 6ES7G36-2EC00-0AE3
Technical notes
For 6ES7636-2EC00-0AE3 commissioning, confirm the required Micro Memory Card and connector set, then match the configured digital, analog, MPI, and PROFIBUS DP assignments to the installed wiring.
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FAQS

The following is a list of questions commonly asked by our customers. Please contact us if you have a question about our process that is not answered below.
Does 6ES7636-2EC00-0AE3 include both the controller and operator panel?
Yes. 6ES7636-2EC00-0AE3 combines a CPU 315-2 DP, an OP270B key-operated panel, and integrated mixed I/O in one SIMATIC C7-636 enclosure.
Which accessories are required before commissioning 6ES7636-2EC00-0AE3?
A Micro Memory Card and the specified connector set are required for 6ES7636-2EC00-0AE3; confirm both are available before commissioning the compact unit.
How can the Key version of 6ES7636-2EC00-0AE3 be distinguished before replacement?
Verify the complete order number 6ES7636-2EC00-0AE3 and the C7-636 Key designation. The key-operated panel is part of this ordered compact-unit version.
Which analog input signal types can 6ES7636-2EC00-0AE3 accept?
Four analog inputs accept voltage or current signals, while the fifth input is assigned to resistance or RTD measurement. The configured range must match the connected signal type.
Which interface should be checked when remote PROFIBUS stations stop communicating with 6ES7636-2EC00-0AE3?
Check the isolated PROFIBUS DP RS-485 interface and its DP project for remote-station traffic. The separate MPI interface is used for programming, operator-device, and S7 communication.
What supply capacity should be checked for 6ES7636-2EC00-0AE3?
Provide 20.4–28.8 V DC and allow for 450 mA typical current, 1.3 A maximum current, and 19 W typical power loss when sizing the supply.