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SIEMENS SIMATIC S7-1500 6ES7540-1AB01-0AA0 CM PtP RS422/485 BA Communications Module | Original New

SIEMENS · SIMATIC S7-1500
6ES7540-1AB01-0AA0
CM PtP RS422/485 BA Communications Module
RSPTP
SERIAL INTERFACE
RS422
/ RS485
Up to 19.2 kbit/s
Connector: 15-pin D-sub socket   ·   Protocols: Freeport, 3964(R), USS
  • Overview
  • Technical Data
  • Interfaces
  • Environment
  • Installation
  • Verification
  • Availability
  • Recommended Models
  • FAQ & Quote
  • Recommended Products
OFFICIAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Serial communication for S7-1500

The Siemens 6ES7540-1AB01-0AA0 is a SIMATIC S7-1500 CM PtP RS422/485 BA communications module for serial point-to-point links. Siemens specifies Freeport, 3964(R) and USS protocol support.

Typical applications: connecting legacy serial devices, industrial instruments, third-party drives and dedicated RS422/RS485 equipment to an S7-1500 station.

Technical Data

Article number
6ES7540-1AB01-0AA0
Product family
SIMATIC S7-1500 CM PtP
Interfaces
RS422 / RS485
Transmission rate
Maximum 19.2 kbit/s
Backplane current
43 mA
Power / loss
Backplane power 0.65 W; typical power loss 0.6 W
Net weight
0.268 kg

Interfaces

PHYSICAL INTERFACE
15-pin D-sub socket
RS422 supports a four-wire full-duplex connection. RS485 configuration depends on the selected operating mode and wiring.
Protocols: Freeport, 3964(R), USS
Maximum cable length: 1200 m
Telegram length: up to 1 kB
Receive buffer: 2 kB, up to 255 telegrams

Environment

SYSTEM FIT
S7-1500 rail mounting

Product status: Active standard product.

RoHS: Siemens lists compliance since 2024-09-13.

WEEE take-back: Yes.

Environmental limits: Verify the current Siemens manual and mounting orientation before commissioning.

Installation

COMMISSIONING FLOW
01
Confirm the complete article number and required serial interface.
02
Mount the module on the SIMATIC S7-1500 rail.
03
Wire the 15-pin connector according to the Siemens equipment manual.
04
Select protocol, baud rate and communication parameters.
05
Engineer with TIA Portal V18 plus HSP 0367 or TIA Portal V19, as specified by Siemens.

Verification

BEFORE ORDER
Compatibility checklist
  • Complete article number
  • RS422 or RS485 mode
  • Required protocol and baud rate
  • Connector pinout and cable
  • TIA Portal and project version
  • Existing host-system configuration
  • Current unit and nameplate photo: available on request
  • Quantity and destination

Availability

True stock
Confirm before quotation
Condition
Subject to verification
Current photos
Available on request
Test statement
Available on request
Warranty and dispatch
Confirm before quotation
Payment and quote response
Subject to verification
Company and process
Company details and transaction documents available on request

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FAQ & Quote

FAQ COMMON QUESTIONS
Is this exact article number available?
Availability is confirmed before quotation. Send the complete model, quantity and destination.
Can current photos and a test statement be supplied?
Both are available on request and remain subject to the quoted unit and agreed test scope.
What is needed for a compatibility check?
Provide the current article number, interface, protocol, baud rate, TIA project version and connector pinout.
Request compatibility, price and availability
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