With more than 30.000 high-quality spare parts, they can be sold immediately. Our large inventory allows us to quickly meet customer needs, thereby reducing downtime and protecting production schedules. Our timely delivery time provides you with security and save money.
The 6DS1220-8AB is an N8-H Local Bus Interface module specifically designed for the Siemens TELEPERM M Distributed Control System (DCS). As a core communication component of the system, it primarily serves as a bridge between the Central Processing Units (such as AS 230/235 or AS 388) and the local peripheral buses.
High-Reliability Real-Time Communication
Superior System Integration & Backward Compatibility
Industrial Durability & Long Life Cycle
AS 230/235/388 functions as the central processing unit (the brain) of the TELEPERM M system, executing complex control logic. The 6DS1220-8AB (N8-H) is a Local Bus Interface card that acts as a neural hub, distributing commands from the controller to local I/O modules. The controller (e.g., AS 388) uses a high-speed internal system bus, which cannot directly communicate with 8-bit peripheral cards. The 6DS1220-8AB translates the internal protocol into the Local 20-M Bus protocol, ensuring data is accurately "translated" and transmitted.
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 6DS1220-8AB N8-H Local Bus Interface , 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.
Thermal Power Plants
Used for local bus communication in boiler control and steam turbine monitoring systems, ensuring real-time data synchronization of generator units.
Nuclear Power Generation
Acts as a high-reliability communication interface in the conventional island control systems of nuclear power plants for auxiliary system logic control.
Petroleum Refining
Monitoring I/O data transmission in atmospheric and vacuum distillation and catalytic cracking processes to maintain refinery process continuity.
Steel & Metallurgy
Used in blast furnace automation systems to ensure EMI resistance for bus communication in extreme electromagnetic environments.
Pulp & Paper
Responsible for data coordination of multi-axis interlocking control systems in the drying and pressing sections of large paper machines.
Rubber & Tire Manufacturing
Monitoring internal mixers and curing units. This industry features harsh environments and high EMI; the industrial-grade design of the 6DS1220-8AB ensures stable transmission of critical pressure signals.
The core of using the 6DS1220-8AB (N8-H) module lies in electrical protection and system compatibility maintenance. Since this legacy module lacks hot-swap capability, it is imperative to completely power off the rack before replacement to prevent inrush currents from damaging backplane communication chips or the controller. During operation, ESD protection protocols must be strictly followed; always discharge yourself and wear a grounding wrist strap before handling the card to avoid electrostatic damage. Furthermore, given the long service life of TELEPERM M systems, always verify the hardware revision (E-Stand) during installation and regularly clean rack filters to prevent heat buildup. During migration to modern architectures like PCS 7, maintaining a spare parts inventory and performing periodic redundancy switchover tests are essential to ensure the continuity of critical production data.
The 6DS1220-8AB is a specialized hardware module within the Siemens TELEPERM M Distributed Control System (DCS), typically functioning as a bus interface or signal conversion module for high-speed internal data communication.
How to install 6DS1220-8AB?
The module is typically installed in a standard TELEPERM M card rack. Power off the rack first, slide the module along the guides, and ensure the backplane connectors are perfectly aligned and locked.
What is the primary function of 6DS1220-8AB?
Its primary function is bus connectivity and communication coordination. It handles protocol conversion between different control network levels, ensuring reliable real-time data transmission between the controller and I/O.
Does 6DS1220-8AB support hot-swapping?
No. The TELEPERM M system is an older design; it is recommended to replace the module while powered off to prevent damage to the backplane or other electronic components from inrush current.
What maintenance is required for 6DS1220-8AB?
Maintenance includes regularly checking rack ventilation filters to prevent heat buildup, inspecting backplane pins for oxidation, and periodically verifying if redundant communication links switch correctly.
Trusted by 5,000+ plants worldwide | Backed by our vast inventory of top-tier control parts, modules and cards, fast shipments are dispatched to cover your urgent needs. ABOUT US >>
Disclaimer: We are not an authorized distributor or distributor of the product manufacturer of this website, The product may have older date codes or be an older series than that available direct from the factory or authorized dealers. Because our company is not an authorized distributor of this product, the Original Manufacturer`s warranty does not apply.While many DCS PLC products will have firmware already installed, Our company makes no representation as to whether a DSC PLC product will or will not have firmware and, if it does have firmware, whether the firmware is the revision level that you need for your application. Our company also makes no representations as to your ability or right to download or otherwise obtain firmware for the product from our company, its distributors, or any other source. Our company also makes no representations as to your right to install any such firmware on the product. Our company will not obtain or supply firmware on your behalf. It is your obligation to comply with the terms of any End-User License Agreement or similar document related to obtaining or installing firmware.
Videos
News
Applications
