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        Siemens 6DS1618-8CA is a TELEPERM M PBE module with 48 testable 24 V DC binary inputs for AS 235 and AS 235 H stations. It combines monitored sensor supplies, simulation facilities and interrupt-capable channels.
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        Technical specifications for 6DS1618-8CA

        • Manufacturer:
          Siemens
        • Part Number:
          6DS1618-8CA
        • Product Family:
          Siemens Teleperm
        • Product Type:
          PBE Testable Binary Input Module
        • Stock:
          1
        • Binary inputs:
          48, non-isolated, 24 V DC
        • Interrupt-capable inputs:
          8 or 16, selectable by module configuration
        • Input low level:
          -30 to +10 V
        • Input high level:
          +18 to +33 V
        • Input delay:
          Typical 1 ms
        • Maximum input frequency:
          100 Hz
        • Sensor supplies:
          3 monitored, short-circuit-protected groups
        • L+ current consumption:
          Typical 250 mA
        • 5 V bus current:
          Typical 30 mA
        • Power dissipation:
          Typical 6 W
        • Module fuse:
          1.6 A fast acting
        • Unshielded cable length:
          Up to 400 m
        • Shielded cable length:
          Up to 1000 m
        • Compatible automation system:
          AS 235 and AS 235 H
        • Weight:
          1.455 lbs (0.66 kg)
        • Estimated shipping dimensions:
          24.3 x 18 x 3 cm
        • Tariff Code:
          8537101190
        • Country of origin:
          Germany
        • Place of shipment:
          Xiamen,Fujian,China
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        Overview Manuals Applications Diagnostics Protection Compatibility

        Features:

        • Forty-eight 24 V DC inputs share a testable PBE architecture for dense process-signal acquisition.
        • Three supervised sensor supplies are protected against short circuits and monitored for field-circuit faults.
        • Eight or sixteen inputs can be configured for interrupt-driven event handling in the supported station.
        The CA ordering identity denotes the AS 235-oriented execution and must remain intact when a spare is selected.

        Signal states pass through defined level detection and optional event logic, while simulation enables controlled channel checks during maintenance.

        Before insertion, compare the rack slot, backplane assignment, process plug keying and field return scheme with the installed engineering drawings.

        Apter Power can support exact-model configuration review and quotation for Siemens 6DS1618-8CA.
        Verified resources for Siemens 6DS1618-8CA: 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.
        • AS 235 process stations can collect valve feedback, breaker states and equipment permissives through the module.
        • Trip and alarm contacts can use the interrupt-capable subset when faster event treatment is required by the control design.
        • Commissioning teams can exercise configured inputs through the simulation path without altering plant wiring.
        • Selectable reference levels and sensor simulation support channel testing, while monitored supplies identify field-circuit faults.
        • Three monitored, short-circuit-protected sensor-supply groups supervise the field circuits assigned to the input channels.
        • Forty-eight 24 V field signals are grouped for high-density status acquisition in TELEPERM M automation stations.
        • A 1.6 A fast-acting module fuse limits internal damage when an abnormal supply current occurs.
        • Forty-eight non-isolated 24 V DC inputs share defined reference arrangements that must be preserved during rewiring.
        • Eight or sixteen channels can be configured for interrupt processing when faster response to selected events is required.
        • The module is assigned to AS 235 and AS 235 H automation stations within the TELEPERM M system architecture.
        • Interrupt-capable channels allow selected events to receive faster controller attention than ordinary cyclic indications.
        • The CA execution must remain with AS 235 or AS 235 H installations and must not replace the BA execution used for AS 220.
        Description
        6DS1618-8CA consolidates forty-eight non-isolated field states into a high-density TELEPERM M input position. Three monitored, short-circuit-protected sensor-supply groups help reveal field power faults, while front indications and simulation functions support commissioning of connected contacts.

        Selected channels can generate interrupt events so important plant transitions receive faster controller attention than ordinary cyclic indications. The voltage thresholds, 1 ms typical delay and 100 Hz input limit define how the CA execution qualifies a 24 V signal before passing it to the automation station.

        This CA version is assigned to AS 235 and AS 235 H system use and is not an interchangeable label variant of the BA module used with AS 220. Rack compatibility, process connector, reference selection and sensor-supply grouping must be reviewed together during replacement planning.
        Alternative Names
        6DS1618-8CA 6DS1618 8CA 6DS16188CA Siemens 6DS1618-8CA Siemens 6DS1618 8CA 6DS1618-8CA PBE Testable Binary Input Module Siemens 6DS1618-8CA TELEPERM M 6DS1618-8CA Catalog Number
        Technical notes
        Use 6DS1618-8CA only where the AS 235/AS 235 H hardware assignment and CA connector coding are confirmed; installing the BA execution by appearance alone can create a system-current or interface mismatch.
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        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.
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        Why is 6DS1618-8CA associated with AS 235 rather than AS 220?
        The CA execution is for AS 235 and AS 235 H; the BA execution has a different system assignment.
        How does 6DS1618-8CA supervise its field side?
        It provides three monitored, short-circuit-protected sensor-supply groups that expose supply faults to the module diagnostics.
        Which events can bypass ordinary cyclic scanning on 6DS1618-8CA?
        A configurable set of eight or sixteen inputs can be used as interrupt-capable channels.
        What wiring distance is for 6DS1618-8CA?
        Cable length reaches 400 m unshielded and 1000 m shielded, subject to the installation rules in the Siemens manual.
        What is the safest way to verify a spare 6DS1618-8CA before shutdown?
        Compare the full suffix, station type, connector keying, supply grouping and module configuration with the installed card and project documents.
        How can an AS 235 maintainer prove that a spare is the 6DS1618-8CA execution?
        Include both label faces, rack designation, AS 235/H station information, channel configuration and the required delivery window.

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