
SIMATIC S7 PLC
458 variants · Siemens
SIMATIC S7 PLC — Industrial Automation Component from siemens
SIMATIC S7 PLC by siemens encompasses 458 variants across this product line, serving industrial automation, panel building, and machine control applications in factory automation, process industries, and building infrastructure.
Typical Applications
- Control Panel Integration: Components are designed for DIN rail or panel mounting with standardized form factors, front-facing terminals, and status indication for ease of wiring, commissioning, and maintenance.
- Motor Control and Power Distribution: Motor control centers (MCC), power distribution boards, and PLC I/O panels in automated production lines, packaging machinery, and material handling systems.
- Building and Infrastructure: HVAC control panels, pumping stations, lighting control, and backup generator circuits in commercial buildings and industrial facilities.
Selection Considerations
When comparing variants within this series, review datasheet specifications for rated current, voltage, breaking or switching capacity, number of poles or channels, control voltage, mounting type, and environmental rating. The complete manufacturer order code encodes these parameters — providing the full part number ensures accurate pricing and availability confirmation.
Sourcing and Availability
Standard configurations are typically carried in distributor inventory. Custom configurations or special accessory combinations may require additional lead time. For volume pricing or project quotation, contact authorized distributors with the required quantity and expected delivery schedule.
About the SIMATIC S7 PLC
The Siemens SIMATIC S7 PLC series groups 458 related part numbers, each listed with full specifications, a datasheet where available, and an RFQ option. Variants differ by depth, height and interface, so you can match the exact depth your application requires using the selection guide below.
Select a variant by
- Depth
- 62 mm · 75 mm
- Height
- 80 mm · 100 mm
- Interface
- Integrated RS 485 interface · PROFINET
- Source sink input
- optionally, per group, Yes · Yes
- Width
- 90 mm · 110 mm · 120.5 mm
- AS-Interface
- No · Yes · Yes; CM 1243-2 required
- Backup time
- 240 h; Typical · 480 h; Typical
- Weight
- 0.25 kgs · 0.38 kgs · 0.63 kgs
Variant comparison
| Parameter | 6ES7211-1BE40-0XB0 | 6ES7212-0AA71-0AB5 | 6ES7212-1AB22-0XB0 | 6ES7212-1BA01-0XB0 | 6ES72121BD344YB0 | 6ES7212-1HD30-0XB0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 75 mm | — | 62 mm | — | — | 75 mm |
| Height | 100 mm | — | 80 mm | — | — | 100 mm |
| Interface | PROFINET | — | Integrated RS 485 interface | — | — | PROFINET |
| Source sink input | Yes | — | optionally, per group, Yes | — | — | Yes |
| Width | 90 mm | — | 90 mm | — | — | 90 mm |
| AS-Interface | Yes; CM 1243-2 required | — | — | — | — | No |
| Backup time | 480 h; Typical | — | — | — | — | 240 h; Typical |
| Weight | — | — | — | 0.38 kgs | — | — |
Request a quote on any SIMATIC S7 PLC part number and we confirm price, availability and lead time per line — including end-of-life and allocation-constrained variants.





























