The 6ES7132-4BF50-0AA0: Eight outputs at 0.5 A per channel — enough for driving contactors, solenoid valves, or indicator lamps in a control cabinet. The total module current is capped at 4 A, so you can't run all eight channels at full load simultaneously; plan your load distribution accordingly. Switching speed is 300 µs turn-on and 600 µs turn-off, which handles most discrete signals but isn't intended for high-frequency PWM or fast counting. The module includes short-circuit protection and reverse polarity protection on the load voltage, which saves a fuse and simplifies troubleshooting on the line. Diagnostics are not built in — if you need per-channel fault feedback, look at a variant with diagnostics.

Siemens 6ES7132-4BF50-0AA0 Digital Output Module, 8 x 24 V D
Siemens SIMATIC ET 200S digital output module, 6ES7132-4BF50-0AA0, 8 transistor outputs, 24 V DC, 0.5 A per channel.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Digital outputs | 8 |
| Output type | Transistor |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Rated value (DC) | 24 V; From power module |
| Output current, resistive load, max. | 100 Hz |
| Output current at signal "1" (rated) | 0.5 A |
| Output current, max. per circuit / per module | 600 mA |
| Total output current per module, max. | 4 A |
| Output voltage at signal "1" (min.) | Max. 1 V |
| Residual current at signal "0", max. | 5 µA |
| Power dissipation (typ.) | 1.5 W |
| Inductive shutdown voltage clamp | Typ. 47 V |
| Load resistance, upper limit | 3 400 Ω |
| Load resistance, lower limit | 48 Ω |
| Isolation between channels | No |
| Isolation between channels and backplane bus | Yes |
| Isolation test voltage | 500 V DC |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Short-circuit protection | Yes |
| Reverse polarity protection | Yes |
| Diagnostics function | No |
| Short-circuit response threshold (typ.) | 1.5 A |
| Redundant load control | Yes; per module |
| Output can drive a digital input | Yes |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output switching delay 0 to 1, max. | 300 µs |
| Output switching delay 1 to 0, max. | 600 µs |
| Switching frequency, inductive load, max. | 0.5 Hz |
| Switching frequency, lamp load, max. | 10 Hz |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Cable length, unshielded, max. | 600 m |
| Cable length, shielded, max. | 1 000 m |
| Width | 15 mm |
| Height | 81 mm |
| Depth | 52 mm |
| Weight (approx.) | 40 g |
Product details
Frequently asked questions
What are the key electrical ratings?
Eight transistor outputs, 24 V DC from the backplane, 0.5 A per channel, 4 A total per module. Switching times: 300 µs on, 600 µs off.
What is the physical size of this module?
Width 15 mm, height 81 mm, depth 52 mm. It fits the standard ET 200S mounting rail and occupies one slice in the I/O bank.