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The FM (failsafe) communication is limited by the number of slots and connections in the rack — so if you're building a safety application, the CPU itself isn't the bottleneck; the backplane and IM modules are. ## Programming and integration This CPU supports LAD, FBD, STL, SCL, GRAPH, and HiGraph® — so any Siemens programmer can work with it regardless of their preferred language. It also supports CFC and SFC types, which means it can handle continuous function chart programming for process applications. The integrated MPI and RS 485 interfaces allow direct connection to operator panels or other CPUs without additional hardware. Routing is supported, and the CPU can act as both client and server, which simplifies distributed I/O setups. The module measures 50 mm wide, 290 mm high, and 219 mm deep — standard S7-400 form factor. It snaps onto the DIN rail in the rack, and the depth means you need at least 220 mm of clearance behind the panel door for the backplane bus and wiring ducts. The isolated design means the CPU's logic ground is separate from the I/O ground, which helps with noise immunity in mixed-voltage cabinets. No official lifecycle status is recorded for this order code. The S7-400 platform is mature, and this CPU is not a current catalog item from Siemens. There is no direct drop-in replacement from the S7-1500 family without rewiring the rack and reconfiguring the network. If you're holding a panel built around the 6ES7314-1AF10-0AB0 or 6ES7317-2EK14-0AB0, this CPU will not fit without changing the backplane and power supply.","metaTitle":"Siemens 6ES7417-4XL04-0AB0 S7-400 CPU, 244-byte I/O, 1 ms re","metaDescription":"Siemens 6ES7417-4XL04-0AB0 S7-400 CPU with 244-byte I/O, 1 ms resolution, 64 overall connections. Supports LAD, FBD, STL, SCL, GRAPH, HiGraph. FM limited by slots/connections. 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(with UR1 or UR2)","Nesting levels":"8","Per Slot, Max.":"128 byte","Program alarms":"Yes","Required Slots":"2","Type of memory":"RAM","expandable RAM":"Yes; with Memory Card (RAM)","to MPI, master":"Yes","Inputs, default":"1 024 byte","Weight, approx.":"1 070 g","Without Battery":"No","connectable OPs":"63 without message processing, 16 with message processing","lifecycle_stage":"mature","Firmware version":"V4.0","Isochronous mode":"Yes","Of Which Central":"8 192","Outputs, default":"1 024 byte","Power loss, typ.":"6 W","Rated value (DC)":"Power supply via system power supply","S7 communication":"Yes","PROFIBUS DP slave":"Yes","expandable FEPROM":"Yes; with Memory Card (FLASH)","Address area, max.":"32","Inputs, adjustable":"16 kbyte","PROFIBUS DP master":"Yes","Per Priority Class":"24","Retentivity preset":"MB 0 to MB 15","Outputs, adjustable":"16 kbyte","PG/OP communication":"Yes","Programming package":"STEP 7 V5.2 SP1 HF3 or higher with HW update","Backup current, max.":"1 810 µA","Backup current, typ.":"600 µA","In 100 Ms Grid, Max.":"128","In 500 Ms Grid, Max.":"512","Shortest Clock Pulse":"1 ms","Via Interface Module":"2; IF 964-DP","expandable RAM, max.":"16 Mbyte","integrated RAM, max.":"256 kbyte","Consistent Data, Max.":"244 byte","In 1000 Ms Grid, Max.":"1 024","Integrated (For Data)":"10 Mbyte","Number of breakpoints":"4","Number of connections":"44","Retentivity available":"Yes; MB 0 to MB 16383","S7 basic communication":"Yes","With 100 Ms Grid, Max.":"1","Number of entries, max.":"3 200","Status/control variable":"Yes","Symbol-related messages":"Yes","Transmission rate, max.":"12 Mbit/s","User data per job, max.":"8 kbyte","expandable FEPROM, max.":"64 Mbyte","For Bit Operations, Typ.":"0.03 µs","Integrated (For Program)":"10 Mbyte","Number of clock memories":"8; 1 memory byte","Number of time alarm OBs":"8","Process control messages":"Yes","Size of GD packets, max.":"64 byte","For Word Operations, Typ.":"0.03 µs","Global data communication":"Yes","Number of DP slaves, max.":"125","Number of delay alarm OBs":"4","Of Which Consistent, Max.":"32 byte","PROFIBUS and Ethernet CPs":"14; incl. 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It's not a fixed number — it depends on the backplane and IM modules installed."},{"question":"Will this CPU drop into a panel built for 6ES7314-1AF10-0AB0?","answer":"No. The 6ES7417-4XL04-0AB0 is an S7-400 CPU with a different form factor (50 x 290 x 219 mm) and backplane interface than the S7-300 series CPUs. It will not fit without changing the rack and power supply."},{"question":"What programming languages does this CPU support?","answer":"It supports LAD, FBD, STL, SCL, GRAPH, HiGraph®, CFC, and SFC — covering all standard Siemens programming environments."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/6ES7417-4XL04-0AB0","citationPolicyUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/llms.txt","source":"AO Ctrl","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"AO Ctrl\" and link https://aoctrl.com/siemens/6ES7417-4XL04-0AB0 when reusing this data. 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