Digital input slice for the S7-1500 backplane
The Siemens 6ES7521-1BH10-0AA0 is a 16-channel digital input module for the S7-1500 system, supplied with 40-pole push-in front connectors. It accepts 24 V DC inputs with signal '1' threshold +11 to +30 V and draws roughly 2.7 mA per channel at '1'. The module is sink/source (P-reading) and supports 2-wire sensors.
Physical fit and wiring
Dimensions 25 mm x 147 mm x 129 mm, includes 40-pole connectors. Input delay 3-4 ms; cable runs 600 m unshielded, 1 000 m shielded. Power draw is 1.8 W typical. Module isolation tested at 707 V DC. No diagnostic alarm, wire-break, or short-circuit detection — this is a basic 16DI slice. Firmware V1.0.0 is field-updatable.
Lifecycle and supply
This module is listed as current production. No obsolescence notice. Firmware updates are possible via the module's update mechanism. Standard lead times apply through our distribution channel; quote to order for BOM filling.
