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Siemens 6ES7460-0AA01-0AB0
Siemens 6ES7460-0AA01-0AB0
Siemens 6ES7460-0AA01-0AB0
Siemens 6ES7460-0AA01-0AB0
Siemens 6ES7460-0AA01-0AB0
Siemens 6ES7460-0AA01-0AB0
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6ES7460-0AA01-0AB0

Siemens 6ES7460-0AA01-0AB0 is the S7-400 IM 460-0 send interface for local expansion-rack links up to 5 m, with communication-bus transfer and without 5 V power transfer

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Local rack expansion with communication-bus transfer

The Siemens 6ES7460-0AA01-0AB0 IM 460-0 is the central-rack send interface paired with IM 461-0 receivers in expansion racks. It provides two outgoing lines for local connections, supporting up to four expansion racks per line within a maximum total cable length of 5 m.

The interface pair transfers the P bus and communication bus, but not the expansion-rack 5 V supply. Each receiving chain requires the specified final terminator; unused send connectors do not. Line indicators support connection checks, with their meaning dependent on startup and rack-readiness conditions.
ACTUAL APPLICATIONS

Industrial Production and Service Sectors

These industry examples describe Siemens' broader market coverage, not verified installations of this exact product. Product suitability depends on the documented configuration and engineering requirements.
  • 01 · TEXTILE MANUFACTURING

    Manufactured Fibers and Textile Finishing

    Manufactured fiber production for the wider textile manufacturing sector.Textile finishing for materials within the commercial fabric industry.
  • 02 · PLASTICS PROCESSING

    Blow Molding and Thermoforming

    Blow molding within the wider plastic product manufacturing industry.Thermoforming as a manufacturing route for shaped plastic products.
  • 03 · WATER & WASTEWATER

    Desalination and Wastewater Treatment

    Seawater desalination for additional freshwater supply within water utilities.Wastewater treatment serving households, communities and industrial water users.

Technical specifications for 6ES7460-0AA01-0AB0

  • Product Model
    6ES7460-0AA01-0AB0
  • Product Parameters
    Siemens 6ES7460-0AA01-0AB0 is the S7-400 IM 460-0 send interface for local expansion-rack links up to 5 m, with communication-bus transfer and without 5 V power transfer
  • Manufacturer
    Siemens
  • Interface role
    Send interface in central rack
  • Corresponding receive interface
    IM 461-0, 6ES7461-0AA01-0AA0
  • Outgoing lines
    Two: X1 and X2
  • Maximum total line length
    5 m
  • Expansion racks per line
    Maximum four
  • 5 V supply transfer
    No
  • Communication-bus transfer
    Yes
  • Interconnection cable family
    6ES7468-1...; P bus and communication bus
  • Final receive-side terminator
    6ES7461-0AA00-7AA0 at final IM 461-0
  • Unused send-side termination
    Not required
  • Maximum communication-bus rack scope
    Seven racks: central rack plus expansion-rack numbers 1 to 6
  • Send-module bus current
    Typical 130 mA; maximum 140 mA from 5 V DC
  • Send-module power loss
    Typical 650 mW; maximum 700 mW
  • Backup current
    None
  • Send-side line indicators
    EXTF red; C1 and C2 green, including flashing initialization/readiness states
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LOCAL RACK CONNECTION

Plan the bus path separately from expansion-rack power

Place the IM 460-0 send interface in the central rack and match it with the documented IM 461-0 receive interfaces. Its two outgoing lines support local expansion, with up to four expansion racks on a line. Keep the complete cable path within the 5 m total length rather than treating each individual segment as a separate allowance.
The pair transfers the P bus and communication bus without transferring the 5 V expansion supply. Review the expansion-rack power arrangement separately and use the specified cable family. Communication-bus exchange is limited to the central rack and expansion-rack numbers one through six, even though the wider system permits additional expansion rack addresses.
Terminate each used line at its final IM 461-0 receive interface and leave unused send connectors unterminated. Interpret C1, C2 and EXTF in the documented startup context: a missing line at power-on can appear as an unoccupied interface. Check the intended topology and rack readiness instead of relying only on an absence of red indication.

Features:

  • Central-rack send position
  • Separate power and bus planning
  • Startup-aware line diagnosis
The Siemens 6ES7460-0AA01-0AB0 requires the documented hardware configuration, installation conditions and interface arrangement to be verified before system integration and commissioning.
INTERCHANGEABILITY

Verify the complete replacement identity before commissioning

Confirm the complete 6ES7460-0AA01-0AB0 marking and record the central-rack slot, the two cable destinations and the paired receive interfaces. Do not substitute IM 460-1 based on a similar housing: it changes the line length, power transfer and communication-bus capabilities that the existing expansion arrangement depends on.
Inspect the cables and final receive-side terminator against the documented topology before the exchange. Preserve receive-rack numbering and the independent power arrangement in each expansion rack. The receive module current consumption and DIP-switch settings are not properties of this send module, so keep those records separate during verification.
Siemens requires the relevant central and expansion-rack supplies to be switched off before interface modules or their cables are changed. Follow the prescribed CPU and supply sequence, fit the correct module and connections, then restore power in the documented order. Confirm rack initialization and the intended link operation before accepting the replacement.

Features:

  • Exact send-interface type
  • Receive termination preserved
  • Power-off interface maintenance
The Siemens 6ES7460-0AA01-0AB0 requires replacement verification based on its complete order number, installed hardware, signal configuration and project documentation.
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  • Exact-model manufacturer data and relevant original manual pages
  • Verified manufacturer product reference; separate installation document not supplied
  • Accessories and supplied documentation follow the written quotation
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions buyers ask about 6ES7460-0AA01-0AB0

Direct answers about identity, compatibility, stock, warranty, payment and shipping.
  • Where is the IM 460-0 fitted?

    It is the send interface in the central rack. The corresponding IM 461-0 is fitted in the expansion rack; their send and receive specifications must not be interchanged.
  • Does the connection power the expansion rack?

    No 5 V power is transferred by this interface pair. Do not apply the powered-link behavior of IM 460-1 to IM 460-0.
  • How many expansion racks can one line serve?

    The manufacturer permits up to four expansion racks per line, within the 5 m total line-length limit. Communication-bus exchange has an additional system rack-number restriction.
  • Does every unused socket require a terminator?

    No. Unused send-side connectors do not require termination. The specified terminator belongs at the last IM 461-0 receive interface in the used line.
  • Why can a disconnected line show no EXTF indication at power-on?

    The manual says that a broken line or missing terminator at power-on can be recognized as an unoccupied interface, leaving the LEDs off. Dark LEDs alone do not prove that the intended link is healthy.
  • Where is the expansion-rack number set?

    The rack-number DIP switch is on the receive interface. It is not a feature of the IM 460-0 send module. Preserve unique valid receive-rack numbers within the configured system.
  • Can interface cables be removed with the rack powered?

    Siemens warns that removing interfaces or their cables under voltage can lose or corrupt data. Switch off the relevant central and expansion-rack supplies before making changes.
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