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The 6ES5181-3AA11 is a SIMATIC S5 expansion unit belonging to the S5-135 system family, specifically designated as an expansion unit "A" version without power supply. This robust hardware chassis is engineered to expand legacy Siemens programmable logic controller installations, providing 6 module locations and 1 receptacle for system connectivity. Constructed for heavy-duty industrial control environments, it allows plant engineers to add localized I/O card capacity and maintain older automation infrastructures. Typical industrial applications include legacy manufacturing lines, heavy industrial process control, and metal processing plants relying on vintage SIMATIC S5 architectures. It is fully compatible with standard Siemens SIMATIC S5-135 and S5-155 system backplanes and cabling standards.
| Technical Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Siemens |
| Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Range | Simatic S5 |
| Subrange | S5-135 |
| Type of product | Expansion units |
| Product phase | Obsolete |
| Version | Expansion unit "A" version |
| Power Supply | Without power supply |
| Module Slots | 6 module locations |
| Receptacles | 1 receptacle |
| Dimensions | 26.40 x 30.00 x 14.20 cm |
| Weight | 3.55 kg |
| Commodity Code | 85389091 |
| Export Control Regulations (ECCN) | N |
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The 6ES5181-3AA11 is a SIMATIC S5 expansion unit belonging to the S5-135 system family, specifically designated as an expansion unit "A" version without power supply. This robust hardware chassis is engineered to expand legacy Siemens programmable logic controller installations, providing 6 module locations and 1 receptacle for system connectivity. Constructed for heavy-duty industrial control environments, it allows plant engineers to add localized I/O card capacity and maintain older automation infrastructures. Typical industrial applications include legacy manufacturing lines, heavy industrial process control, and metal processing plants relying on vintage SIMATIC S5 architectures. It is fully compatible with standard Siemens SIMATIC S5-135 and S5-155 system backplanes and cabling standards.
| Technical Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Siemens |
| Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Range | Simatic S5 |
| Subrange | S5-135 |
| Type of product | Expansion units |
| Product phase | Obsolete |
| Version | Expansion unit "A" version |
| Power Supply | Without power supply |
| Module Slots | 6 module locations |
| Receptacles | 1 receptacle |
| Dimensions | 26.40 x 30.00 x 14.20 cm |
| Weight | 3.55 kg |
| Commodity Code | 85389091 |
| Export Control Regulations (ECCN) | N |
Global Express Shipping
Returns & Warranty
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| Color pattern |
Silver
|
| Country of origin |
Germany
|