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6DS1600-8AA

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Siemens 6DS1600-8AA is a sixteen-channel TELEPERM binary input module with common-potential inputs and wire-break or short-circuit supervision. It connects to AS 220/230 base or expansion units through an I/O-B bus slot.
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Technical specifications for 6DS1600-8AA

  • Manufacturer:
    Siemens
  • Part Number:
    6DS1600-8AA
  • Product Family:
    Siemens Teleperm
  • Product Type:
    Supervised 16-Channel Binary Input Module
  • Stock:
    1
  • L+ and PM supply:
    24 V DC nominal (20 to 33 V DC)
  • Backplane supply:
    5 V DC (4.75 to 5.25 V DC)
  • L+ no-load current:
    300 mA
  • PM no-load current:
    30 mA
  • 5 V bus no-load current:
    50 mA
  • Binary inputs:
    16
  • Maximum shielded sensor cable:
    500 m
  • Sensor supply:
    20 to 33 V DC
  • Output-driver load capacity:
    17 mA maximum; short-circuit proof to ground
  • Feedback-output current:
    Less than 3 mA
  • Static destruction limit:
    35 V
  • Dynamic destruction limit:
    1.5 kV, 1.2/50 us, source resistance 200 ohm
  • External line-monitoring resistor:
    47 kohm, +/-5%
  • Input contact types:
    Normally open or normally closed
  • Input reference:
    Common potential
  • Line supervision:
    Wire-break and short-circuit monitoring
  • System connection:
    AS 220/230 base or expansion unit, I/O-B bus slot
  • Tariff Code:
    Please confirm the destination before shipping.
  • Country of origin:
    Germany
  • Place of shipment:
    Xiamen,Fujian,China
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Overview Manuals Applications Diagnostics Monitoring Configuration

Features:

  • Acquires sixteen common-potential binary inputs from field contacts.
  • Supervises input wiring for open-circuit and short-circuit faults.
  • Supports shielded sensor cable runs up to the documented 500 m limit.
The ordered board is the supervised binary input module for an AS 220/230 I/O-B bus position. Inputs may be configured around normally open or normally closed field contacts.

Field states and line-health information are evaluated on the module before being transferred through the backplane. The external monitoring resistor allows the circuit to distinguish a valid contact state from a wiring failure.

Preserve the channel logic, resistor location, common reference and slot address during replacement. Wiring should be checked before energization to prevent false diagnostics or reversed process indication.

Discontinued supply is reviewed after the field-contact logic and rack connection are documented.
Verified resources for Siemens 6DS1600-8AA: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.
  • Monitors switch, relay and limit-contact states in legacy TELEPERM control systems.
  • Provides supervised discrete inputs for circuits where open and short wiring faults must be distinguished.
  • Supports long shielded sensor runs to AS 220/230 base or expansion cabinets.
  • Line supervision identifies wire-break and short-circuit conditions on the connected channels.
  • The external 47 kohm resistor must remain in the correct location for meaningful fault detection.
  • Feedback-current behavior should be checked when an input remains abnormal after rewiring.
  • Sixteen contact states are evaluated against a shared reference potential.
  • Normally open or normally closed logic must match the configured process indication.
  • Channel checks should compare actual field operation with the corresponding controller status.
  • The module occupies an I/O-B bus slot in an AS 220/230 base or expansion unit.
  • Contact type and supervision logic must be reproduced for every channel after replacement.
  • Existing channel addresses and common-potential wiring should be verified against cabinet drawings.
Description
Siemens 6DS1600-8AA is a sixteen-channel TELEPERM binary input module with common-potential signal inputs. It connects to an AS 220 or AS 230 base or expansion unit through an I/O-B bus slot and supervises the field circuits for wire-break and short-circuit conditions. The common reference arrangement provides a compact way to collect multiple plant-status signals, while the monitoring function adds a defined method for recognizing wiring faults that could otherwise resemble a normal open or closed contact state.

The module is used to collect contact states and other 24 V DC binary signals for process-control logic. Inputs may be arranged for normally open or normally closed contacts, while the monitored field wiring helps distinguish an actual process state from a damaged or interrupted sensor line. Typical signals include limit switches, pressure contacts, protective relays and equipment feedbacks whose condition must be transferred reliably into the TELEPERM sequence or interlock logic without converting the channel into an analog measurement.

Installation requires the documented 24 V DC L+ and PM supplies together with the 5 V backplane source. Sensor-cable length, the 47 kohm external monitoring resistor, input reference potential and output-driver limits must be coordinated with the field circuit before the module is inserted into the designated I/O-B position. The input contact convention and monitoring resistance should be verified channel by channel, since an incorrect field arrangement can create persistent line-fault indications even when the module itself is operating correctly.
Alternative Names
6DS1600-8AA Siemens 6DS1600-8AA 6DS1600 8AA 6DS16008AA Siemens 16-Channel Binary Input TELEPERM Supervised Input Module AS 220 I/O-B Input Card
Technical notes
For 6DS1600-8AA line supervision, retain the external 47 kohm resistor and the original normally open or normally closed configuration; changing either can invert status or create false wiring alarms.
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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.
How many field states can Siemens 6DS1600-8AA acquire?
It provides sixteen common-potential binary inputs for supported normally open or normally closed contacts.
What faults can Siemens 6DS1600-8AA supervise on an input line?
The documented monitoring detects wire breaks and short circuits when the external resistor network is installed correctly.
Which resistor is used with Siemens 6DS1600-8AA line monitoring?
Official data specifies an external 47 kohm resistor with a tolerance of +/-5%.
How far may shielded sensor wiring extend from Siemens 6DS1600-8AA?
The documented maximum shielded sensor cable length is 500 m.
Where is Siemens 6DS1600-8AA connected in the controller rack?
It is intended for an I/O-B bus slot in an AS 220/230 base or expansion unit.
What should be captured before replacing Siemens 6DS1600-8AA?
Record contact polarity, resistor placement, common reference, channel map and rack-slot allocation.