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For an FM 458 application module, Siemens 6DD1607-0EA0 provides an EXM 448 communication expansion used to establish a PROFIBUS-DP master connection.
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Technical specifications for 6DD1607-0EA0

  • Manufacturer:
    Siemens
  • Part Number:
    6DD1607-0EA0
  • Product Family:
    Siemens Simatic S7-400
  • Product Type:
    EXM 448 Communication Expansion Module
  • Stock:
    1
  • Module Designation:
    EXM 448
  • Host Module:
    FM 458
  • Communication Network:
    PROFIBUS-DP
  • Configured Role:
    DP master
  • Parameterization Software:
    COM-PROFIBUS
  • Rated Supply:
    5VDC
  • Typical Input Current:
    0.8A
  • Slot Occupancy:
    1
  • Internal Interfaces:
    SIMATIC P-bus,LE-bus
  • Option Position:
    MASTERDRIVES option module
  • Status Indicators:
    Green and yellow LEDs
  • Maximum Ambient Temperature:
    +40°C
  • Weight:
    1.8739 lbs (0.85 kg)
  • Estimated shipping dimensions:
    2.5x29x21cm
  • Tariff Code:
    85389091
  • Country of origin:
    Germany
  • Place of shipment:
    Xiamen,Fujian,China
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Overview Manuals PROFIBUS Role Internal Connections Status Indication Configuration Boundaries

Features:

  • The EXM 448 adds a PROFIBUS-DP communication path to an FM 458 application module.
  • COM-PROFIBUS parameterizes the documented DP-master configuration.
  • Separate green and yellow indicators report processor initialization and bus condition.
The EXM 448 architecture places 6DD1607-0EA0 beside the FM 458 so the expansion can exchange data through the internal P-bus and LE-bus connections.

PROFIBUS-DP traffic leaves 6DD1607-0EA0 through its fieldbus connector, while the MASTERDRIVES option position is reserved for the documented plug-in module path.

COM-PROFIBUS supplies the master parameter set used by 6DD1607-0EA0, and the compatible operating-system version must be checked before that configuration is loaded.

The Siemens 6DD1607-0EA0 SIMATIC S7-400 EXM 448 Communication Expansion Module may still be available for purchase and support from Apter Power beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
Siemens 6DD1607-0EA0 SIMATIC S7-400 EXM 448 Communication Expansion Module 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. USD.

How the EXM 448 establishes the fieldbus path

  • Host relationship: 6DD1607-0EA0 operates as the communication expansion attached to an FM 458 application module.
  • Fieldbus path: The external connector carries the PROFIBUS-DP network connection.
  • Master setup: COM-PROFIBUS supplies the parameterization used for DP-master operation.
  • Version check: The compatible FM 458 operating-system version must match the selected parameter set.

Data movement between the expansion and FM 458

  • P-bus link: The SIMATIC P-bus on 6DD1607-0EA0 forms part of the internal S7-400 module connection.
  • LE-bus link: The LE-bus provides the companion internal path between the EXM 448 and its host environment.
  • Option position: A dedicated position accepts the documented MASTERDRIVES option module.
  • Slot use: The EXM 448 occupies one S7-400 module slot.

Reading processor and PROFIBUS conditions

  • Green indicator: On 6DD1607-0EA0, the green LED reports initialization of the associated processor connection.
  • Yellow indicator: The yellow LED reports whether PROFIBUS operation is absent, faulty, restricted or active.
  • Access point: Both indicators are visible through the ventilation slots at the top of the housing.
  • Error separation: Flash patterns distinguish a bus cable fault from a missing or mismatched COM database.

Conditions that define a usable master configuration

  • Software tool: 6DD1607-0EA0 uses COM-PROFIBUS for the specified DP-master parameterization.
  • Database state: A missing or inactive COM database prevents normal fieldbus operation.
  • Configuration match: CFC and COM settings must agree to avoid restricted bus operation.
  • Cabinet boundary: The EXM 448 is specified for installation inside a closed control cabinet.
Description
Siemens 6DD1607-0EA0 is the SIMATIC S7-400 EXM 448 communication expansion for an FM 458 application module. Its defined job is to add a PROFIBUS-DP communication path that can be parameterized as a DP master with COM-PROFIBUS.

Inside the assembly, 6DD1607-0EA0 connects to the FM 458 through the SIMATIC P-bus and LE-bus structure, while the external PROFIBUS-DP connector carries the fieldbus link. A separate option position accepts the documented MASTERDRIVES option module rather than acting as another PROFIBUS connector.

Status feedback on 6DD1607-0EA0 is divided between green and yellow indicators visible through the upper ventilation slots. The green indication reflects initialization of the associated processor path, while the yellow indication differentiates bus operation from PROFIBUS configuration or cable faults.
Alternative Names
6DD16070EA0 6DD 1607-0EA0 6DD 1607 0EA0 Siemens 6DD1607-0EA0 6DD1607-0EA0 EXM 448 6DD1607-0EA0 Communication Expansion EXM 448 6DD1607-0EA0 6DDI607-0EA0
Technical notes
Siemens 6DD1607-0EA0 links the FM 458 processing environment to PROFIBUS-DP and is parameterized as a master through COM-PROFIBUS.
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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.
What host hardware is required for 6DD1607-0EA0?
Siemens 6DD1607-0EA0 is the EXM 448 communication expansion for an FM 458 application module and is not documented as a stand-alone PROFIBUS device.
Which software creates the DP-master parameters for 6DD1607-0EA0?
COM-PROFIBUS parameterizes 6DD1607-0EA0 for the documented DP-master role, subject to the compatible FM 458 operating-system version.
How can an installer distinguish a bus fault from a processor-initialization problem on 6DD1607-0EA0?
The green LED on 6DD1607-0EA0 tracks the processor-side initialization, while the yellow LED and its flash pattern report PROFIBUS conditions.
Why might 6DD1607-0EA0 show restricted bus operation after downloading the project?
Restricted operation can occur when the CFC and COM configurations used with 6DD1607-0EA0 do not match.
Is the option position on 6DD1607-0EA0 another PROFIBUS port?
No. The option position on 6DD1607-0EA0 is for the documented MASTERDRIVES option module, while PROFIBUS-DP uses its own connector.