Features:
- Sixteen high-voltage input points connect field states to the S7-400 backplane.
- Four-channel isolation groups divide field references without splitting the front status display.
- Defined AC/DC thresholds and transition delays determine when each channel changes its process-image state.
The absence of onboard diagnostics on 6ES7421-1FH20-0AA0 makes the channel LED and terminal measurement central to fault isolation.
Cable-length limits on 6ES7421-1FH20-0AA0 differ for shielded and unshielded field conductors.
Two-wire sensor leakage on 6ES7421-1FH20-0AA0 must remain below the off-state current boundary to avoid a false input.
The Siemens 6ES7421-1FH20-0AA0 SIMATIC S7-400 SM421 Digital Input Module may still be available for purchase and support from Apter Power beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
Siemens 6ES7421-1FH20-0AA0 SIMATIC S7-400 SM421 Digital Input Module Manuals,Datasheets,Link
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AC/DC State Recognition
- Signal zero: Low AC or bipolar DC voltage remains inside the documented zero range.
- Signal one: The upper AC/DC range is interpreted as an active input.
- Rising delay: A zero-to-one change can require as much as 20 ms.
- Falling delay: A one-to-zero change can require as much as 30 ms.
Four-Channel Group Boundary
- Grouping: The sixteen channels are divided into groups of four.
- Reference: Each group preserves its assigned field-potential relationship.
- Backplane: Isolation separates field circuitry from the controller backplane.
- Test level: The documented isolation test uses 1500 V AC.
Sensor and Cable Limits
- Shielded run: A shielded field connection can extend to 1000 m under the stated conditions.
- Unshielded run: An unshielded field connection is limited to 600 m.
- Two-wire sensor: Off-state current remains within 5 mA AC to preserve signal zero.
- Frequency: AC field signals remain within the documented 47 to 63 Hz range.
Local Indication and Checks
- Input LEDs: One green indicator follows each accepted channel state.
- No diagnostics: The module does not generate its own diagnostic message set.
- Terminal check: Voltage is measured at the affected input and group reference.
- Backplane state: The controller process image is compared with the local LED during troubleshooting.