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Technical specifications for 6ES7972-0AA01-0XA0
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Manufacturer:Siemens
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Product Category:PLC Systems
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Spare Part Number:6ES7972-0AA01-0XA0
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Estimated shipping dimensions:4.5x6.6x12.7cm
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Weight:0.26 kg
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Tariff Code:8537101190
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Counliy of origin:GERMANY
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Communication Protocol:RS485
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Degree of Protection:IP20
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Mounting Type:DIN rail mounting
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Power Supply:24 V
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Power Consumption:7.2 W
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Input Voltage Range:24 V DC ±20%
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Operating Temperature Range:0°C to +60°C
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Transmission rate:9.6 kbit/s to 12 Mbit/s
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Power loss, typ.:0.7 W
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Common Applications
Product Precautions
The 6ES7972-0AA01-0XA0 serves as a core hardware component within the Siemens automation ecosystem, specifically utilizing for interconnecting distinct PROFIBUS or MPI bus segments. This device primarily handles data signal regeneration and physical media extension, enabling users to flexibly construct distributed architectures across wide-area, multi-zone industrial sites.
- Supports auto-adaptation from 9.6 kbit/s to 12 Mbit/s
- Allows for the addition of up to 31 additional bus nodes per segment
- Provides reliable galvanic isolation of up to 500 V DC between segments
For routine field maintenance, the front panel incorporates intuitive LED indicators that deliver real-time visual feedback on both power availability and localized bus activity. The hardware features a compact 45 mm wide enclosure that optimizes cabinet space utilization and assists in neat cable routing within high-density control panels. Furthermore, its robust build quality withstands harsh workshop atmospheres, functioning reliably within a wide temperature spectrum from 0 °C to +60 °C to ensure continuous line availability.
Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description.
Siemens 6ES7972-0AA01-0XA0 REPEATER RS485 F. PROFIBUS/MPI Manuals, Datasheets, Drivers, Link
Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description.
Automotive Manufacturing
Extends the network span by connecting PLCs and remote I/Os along long-distance conveyor lines in pressing, welding, and final assembly shops.
Chemical & Petrochemical
Serves as a network interface in Distributed Control Systems (DCS) for large reactors and high-risk distillation columns, uploading critical material ratios and interlock alarm signals in real-time to prevent production interruption or overpressure explosion due to local communication failures.
Steel & Metallurgy
Isolates electrical interference in high-noise environments like blast furnaces and high-voltage areas to ensure stable fieldbus communication.
Thermal & Hydro Power Generation
Used for high-speed MPI/PROFIBUS networking among multiple PLCs in boiler control, steam turbine monitoring, and auxiliary power systems.
Oil & Gas Refining
Achieves safety isolation and signal amplification within distributed control systems (DCS) of large refineries and long-distance pipeline valve stations.
Chemical & Pharmaceutical
Isolates field instrument signals outside explosion-proof boundaries or establishes branched structures in complex batching and reactor automation networks.
When utilizing the 6ES7972-0AA01-0XA0 precise termination resistor configuration is critical. If the repeater is positioned at the beginning or end of a network segment, the corresponding DIP switch must be set to "ON" to activate the terminating resistor, which deactivates the OUT interface of that segment. Additionally the device requires a stable external 24 V DC power supply, and wiring must be connected on both sides for bidirectional communication. Please note that due to its galvanic isolation characteristics any repeater shutdown caused by maintenance or power loss will inevitably lead to a total communication failure in all subsequent network segments crossing it.
Alternative Names
6ES7972 0AA01 0XA0
6ES7972-OAAO1-OXAO
6ES7972-0AA0I-0XA0
6ES7972-OAAOI-0XA0
6ES7972-0AA01-OXAO
6ES7972-OAA0I-0XA0
6ES7972-OAA0I-OXA0
6ES7972-OAA01-0XAO
Technical notes
Operating on a 24 V DC power supply, this module supports self-adaptive transmission rates up to 12 Mbit/s, effectively extending the communication distance and allowing the addition of up to 31 extra bus nodes per segment through signal regeneration. Featuring an IP20 protection rating for standard DIN rail mounting, it provides reliable electrical isolation between different bus segments to suppress electromagnetic interference (EMI) and ground potential differences, serving as a core hardware component for building flexible, stable, and highly noise-immune industrial automation networks.
FAQ View All FAQ
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What is 6ES7972-0AA01-0XA0?It is a bus diagnostic repeater for PROFIBUS-DP network systems, featuring signal amplification and cable fault location capabilities.
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What is the primary application of 6ES7972-0AA01-0XA0?It is used in PROFIBUS networks to amplify bus signals, physically isolate topologies, and execute real-time online diagnostics of physical fault locations on bus cables.
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What specific communication speeds does it support?It fully supports standard PROFIBUS-DP transmission rates ranging from 9.6 kbit/s up to 12 Mbit/s, with automatic transmission rate detection capabilities.
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What is the core topology expansion capability of 6ES7972-0AA01-0XA0?It provides up to 3 physical copper-cable segments, with 2 of these segments featuring dedicated online physical layer diagnostics.
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What are its specific traits in fault location measurement?It can accurately detect faults such as wire breaks, short circuits, or missing terminating resistors on PROFIBUS cables, reporting the physical location with meter-level precision.
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