SIMATIC S7-300 SM321 Digital Input, 16 DI, 24 V DC

Product Description

The SIMATIC S7-300 SM 321 digital input module provides 16 sourcing inputs for 24 V DC applications and integrates seamlessly into S7-300 backplanes via a 20‑pin front connector. Inputs are electrically isolated in a group of 16 with a 500 V DC isolation test voltage, ensuring robust separation from the backplane bus. The module supports proximity sensors (BEROs) including 2-, 3-, and 4-wire types, with permissible quiescent current up to 1.5 mA for 2-wire devices. Input characteristics conform to IEC 61131 type 1, with typical input current of 7 mA and input delays from 1.2 to 4.8 ms for both transitions. Status is indicated by a green LED per channel; no interrupts or diagnostics are provided. Designed for reliable operation, it supports up to 16 simultaneously controlled inputs in both horizontal (to 60 °C) and vertical (to 40 °C) mounting positions. With compact dimensions of 40 x 125 x 117 mm and approximate weight of 200 g, the module delivers a typical power loss of 3.5 W and minimal backplane current draw of 10 mA.

Key Features

• •16 sourcing digital inputs at 24 V DC
• •Electrical isolation in group of 16
• •IEC 61131 type 1 input characteristics
• •Green LED status per channel
• •Typical input delay 1.2 to 4.8 ms
• •20‑pin front connector wiring
• •Supports 2‑wire BEROs up to 1.5 mA

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Specifications

Module type

SM 321 Digital Input

Inputs

16 sourcing (24 V DC)

Input characteristics

IEC 61131 type 1

Input current (signal "1")

typ. 7 mA

Input delay

1.2 to 4.8 ms (0→1 and 1→0)

Rated input voltage

24 V DC

Signal levels

"1": -13 to -30 V, "0": +30 to -5 V (ref L+)

Electrical isolation

Between channels and backplane bus; in groups of 16

Isolation test voltage

500 V DC

Simultaneously controlled inputs

16 (horizontal to 60 °C, vertical to 40 °C)

Backplane current consumption

max. 10 mA

Power loss

typ. 3.5 W

Status display

Green LED per channel

Diagnostics / interrupts

None

Sensor support

2-/3-/4-wire proximity switches (BEROs)

2-wire BERO quiescent current

max. 1.5 mA

Wiring

20-pin front connector

Cable length

Unshielded max. 600 m; shielded max. 1000 m

Dimensions (W x H x D)

40 x 125 x 117 mm

Weight

approx. 200 g

Model number

6ES7321-1BH50-0AA0

Part #

6ES7321-1BH50-0AA0

Category

PLCs/Machine Control

Subcategory

VDC Logic I/O Module

Weight

0.48 lbs

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