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6ES7157-0AG81-0XA0 Siemens

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Description · Specifications · Product Overview

Specifications provided for reference. Verify critical details against official manufacturer documentation before installation.

Product Overview

The 6ES7157-0AG81-0XA0 is the SIMATIC Active Field Distributor AFD4 from Siemens' PROFIBUS PA / Foundation Fieldbus H1 portfolio. It serves as an interface between the main bus and up to four spur lines, providing short-circuit protection, automatic bus termination in both line and ring topologies, and supporting extended temperature operation. Installed in field environments, it is typically employed in process automation systems for distributing communication power to field devices in applications requiring localized branching and protection.

Best Suited For

  • Integration of PROFIBUS PA or FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1 field devices
  • Field distribution where short-circuit protection per spur line is required
  • Environments needing automatic bus termination and ring-topology support
  • Outdoor or harsh installations requiring IP66 protection
Spur lines
4 short-circuit-proof lines
Degree of protection
IP66
Bus systems supported
PROFIBUS PA and FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1
Operating temperature range
-40 °C … 70 °C
Supply voltage
24 V DC (16 V…32 V range)

Technical Specifications

I/O & Electrical

Supply voltage (DC)
24 V DC (16 V … 32 V)
Reverse-polarity protection
Yes, with FDC 157
Number of spur lines
4
Short-circuit-proof spur lines
Yes
Current consumption (no-load)
34 mA
Max spur-line current
per-spur limit unspecified; overall max current output ≈480 mA (AFD8 data for reference)
Bus systems
PROFIBUS PA, FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1

Communication & Power

Automatic bus termination
Yes, for line and ring topology
Diagnostics
LEDs for main-line and spur-line status/fault

Physical & Environmental

Degree of protection
IP66
Operating temperature
-40 °C … 70 °C
Storage/transport temperature
-40 °C … 85 °C
Weight
2 kg
Cable gland
M16 (main and spur lines)
Main-line terminals
Screw-type, 2 inputs

Certifications

RoHSWEEEPM300 Active Product

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