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6ES7212-1AF40-0XB0 SIEMENS Exclusive Safety CPU Original Brand New

Model / SKU6ES7212-1AF40-0XB0

The 6ES7212-1AF40-0XB0 SIEMENS safety CPU delivers integrated control and safety functions in a compact unit designed for efficient automation and reliable diagnostics.

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6ES7212-1AF40-0XB0 SIEMENS Exclusive Safety CPU Original Brand New

The 6ES7212-1AF40-0XB0 SIEMENS safety controller belongs to the SIMATIC S7-1200F series, a line designed for compact automation environments requiring high reliability and integrated functional safety. This model, known as the CPU 1212 FC, combines flexible control capability with essential safety features inside a single compact unit. With onboard digital and analog inputs, it supports a broad range of field devices while maintaining compatibility with standard and safety-related applications. Its structure allows seamless project implementation in small to medium machine designs where dependable behavior and consistent diagnostics are essential.

The unit operates on a DC power supply and includes dedicated I/O channels: eight digital inputs, six digital outputs, and two analog inputs for 0–10 V signals. These integrated resources provide an adaptable base for motion, monitoring, and general machine logic tasks. One of the strengths of the S7-1200F platform is its ability to combine standard automation tasks with safety requirements under one engineering environment. Through the TIA Portal and the STEP 7 Safety toolset, users can design complete control programs while benefiting from pre-certified blocks that simplify configuration and reduce engineering effort.

Applications requiring compliance with strict international standards, such as IEC 61508 up to SIL 3 or ISO 13849-1 up to PL e, can be implemented with confidence thanks to TÜV-certified libraries and structured workflows. Diagnostic messages are automatically generated and presented in clear text to support rapid troubleshooting. Even when the CPU enters STOP mode, system diagnostics remain available, helping operators maintain visibility into the machine state at all times.

The controller also offers integrated PROFINET functionalities used for both controller and device roles, ensuring interoperability across distributed architectures. Standard and fail-safe I/O modules can be combined within one system, making the design highly scalable. This flexibility allows users to expand their solutions without changing platforms or engineering tools. As a result, the 6ES7212-1AF40-0XB0 provides a reliable foundation for safety-oriented automation with convenient commissioning and long-term operational efficiency.

Overview

The fail-safe SIMATIC S7-1200 controllers extend the capabilities of standard CPUs with additional safety functions. These controllers support safety tasks according to IEC 61508 up to SIL 3 and ISO 13849-1 up to PL e. Safety programs are engineered in TIA Portal using STEP 7 Safety, which includes TÜV-certified blocks and supports both LAD and FBD programming languages. The platform combines safety and standard automation within a single engineering environment.

Key Features

  • Convenient diagnostics for both standard and safety operations
  • Modular and scalable architecture with expandable I/O
  • Integrated PROFINET functionalities for flexible communication
  • Compatible with standard and fail-safe I/O modules
  • TÜV-certified safety function library for common safety tasks
  • Unified engineering from S7-1200 to larger SIMATIC systems
  • Automatic system diagnostics updated on configuration changes
  • Two compact fail-safe CPU versions available for different requirements

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Specifications

SKU / Model6ES7212-1AF40-0XB0
BrandSIEMENS
Product type designationCPU 1212FC DC/DC/DC
Firmware versionV4.5
● Programming packageSTEP 7 V17 or higher
Rated value (DC)-
● 24 V DCYes
permissible range, lower limit (DC)20.4 V
permissible range, upper limit (DC)28.8 V
Reverse polarity protectionYes
● permissible range, lower limit (DC)20.4 V
● permissible range, upper limit (DC)28.8 V
Current consumption (rated value)400 mA; CPU only
Current consumption, max.1 200 mA; CPU with all expansion modules
Inrush current, max.12 A; at 28.8 V DC
I²t0.5 A²·s
for backplane bus (5 V DC), max.1 000 mA; Max. 5 V DC for SM and CM
● 24 VL+ minus 4 V DC min.
Power loss, typ.9 W
● expandableNo
● integrated2 Mbyte
● Plug-in (SIMATIC Memory Card), max.with SIMATIC memory card
● maintenance-freeYes
● without batteryYes
for bit operations, typ.0.08 µs; / instruction
for word operations, typ.1.7 µs; / instruction
for floating point arithmetic, typ.2.3 µs; / instruction
Number of blocks (total)DBs, FCs, FBs, counters and timers. The maximum number of addressable blocks ranges from 1 to 65535. There is no restriction, the entire working memory can be used
● Number, max.Limited only by RAM for code
Retentive data area (incl. timers, counters, flags), max.14 kbyte
● Size, max.4 kbyte; Size of bit memory address area
● per priority class, max.16 kbyte; Priority class 1 (program cycle): 16 KB, priority class 2 to 26: 6 KB
● Inputs, adjustable1 kbyte
● Outputs, adjustable1 kbyte
Number of modules per system, max.3 comm. modules, 1 signal board, 2 signal modules
● Hardware clock (real-time)Yes
● Backup time480 h; Typical
● Deviation per day, max.60 s/month at 25 °C
Number of digital inputs8; Integrated
● of which inputs usable for technological functions4; HSC (High Speed Counting)
Source/sink inputYes
— up to 40 °C, max.8
● Rated value (DC)24 V
● for signal "0"5 V DC at 1 mA
● for signal "1"15 V DC at 2.5 mA
— at "0" to "1", min.0.2 ms
— at "0" to "1", max.12.8 ms
— parameterizableSingle phase: 3 @ 100 kHz & 3 @ 30 kHz, differential: 3 @ 80 kHz & 3 @ 30 kHz
Number of digital outputs6
● of which high-speed outputs4; 100 kHz Pulse Train Output
Limitation of inductive shutdown voltage toL+ (-48 V)
● with resistive load, max.0.5 A
● on lamp load, max.5 W
● for signal "0", max.0.1 V; with 10 kOhm load
● for signal "1", min.20 V
● for signal "1" rated value0.5 A
● for signal "0" residual current, max.0.1 mA
● "0" to "1", max.1 µs
● "1" to "0", max.5 µs
● of the pulse outputs, with resistive load, max.100 kHz
● Number of relay outputs0
● unshielded, max.150 m
Number of analog inputs2
● VoltageYes
● 0 to +10 VYes
— Input resistance (0 to 10 V)≥100k ohms
● shielded, max.100 m; twisted and shielded
Number of analog outputs0
● Resolution with overrange (bit including sign), max.10 bit
● Integration time, parameterizableYes
● Conversion time (per channel)625 µs
● 2-wire sensorYes
Interface typePROFINET
IsolatedYes
automatic detection of transmission rateYes
AutonegotiationYes
AutocrossingYes
● RJ 45 (Ethernet)Yes
● Number of ports1
● integrated switchNo
● PROFINET IO ControllerYes
● PROFINET IO DeviceYes
● SIMATIC communicationYes
● Open IE communicationYes; Optionally also encrypted
● Web serverYes
● Media redundancyNo
● Transmission rate, max.100 Mbit/s
— Prioritized startupYes
— Number of IO devices with prioritized startup, max.16
— Number of connectable IO Devices, max.16
— Number of connectable IO Devices for RT, max.16
— of which in line, max.16
— Activation/deactivation of IO DevicesYes
— Number of IO Devices that can be simultaneously activated/deactivated, max.8
— Updating timeThe minimum value of the update time also depends on the communication component set for PROFINET IO, on the number of IO devices and the quantity of configured user data.
— PG/OP communicationYes; encryption with TLS V1.3 pre-selected
— Isochronous modeNo
— IRTNo
— PROFIenergyYes
— Shared deviceYes
— Number of IO Controllers with shared device, max.2
Supports protocol for PROFINET IOYes
PROFIsafeYes
PROFIBUSYes; CM 1243-5 (master) or CM 1242-5 (slave) required
OPC UAYes; OPC UA Server
AS-InterfaceYes; CM 1243-2 required
● DHCPNo
● SNMPYes
● DCPYes
● LLDPYes
— MRPNo
— MRPDNo
● TCP/IPYes
● ISO-on-TCP (RFC1006)Yes
● UDPYes
— Data length, max.1 472 byte
● User-defined websitesYes
● Runtime license requiredYes; "Basic" license required
● OPC UA ServerYes; data access (read, write, subscribe), method call, runtime license required
— Application authenticationAvailable security policies: None, Basic128Rsa15, Basic256Rsa15, Basic256Sha256
— User authentication"anonymous" or by user name & password
— Number of sessions, max.10
— Number of subscriptions per session, max.50
— Sampling interval, min.100 ms
— Publishing interval, min.200 ms
— Number of server methods, max.20
— Number of monitored items, max.1 000
— Number of server interfaces, max.2
— Number of nodes for user-defined server interfaces, max.2 000
● MODBUSYes
● supportedYes
● as serverYes
● as clientYes
● User data per job, max.See online help (S7 communication, user data size)
● overallPG Connections: 4 reserved / 4 max; HMI Connections: 12 reserved / 18 max; S7 Connections: 8 reserved / 14 max; Open User Connections: 8 reserved / 14 max; Web Connections: 2 reserved / 30 max; OPC UA Connections: 0 reserved / 10 max; Total Connections: 34 reserved / 64 max
● Status/control variableYes
● Variablesinputs/outputs, bit memories, DBs, peripheral I/Os (without fail-safe), times, counters
● ForcingYes; peripheral inputs/outputs (without fail-safe)
● presentYes
● Number of configurable Traces2
● Memory size per trace, max.512 kbyte
● RUN/STOP LEDYes
● ERROR LEDYes
● MAINT LEDYes
Counter-
● Number of counters6
● Counting frequency, max.100 kHz
Frequency measurementYes
controlled positioningYes
Number of position-controlled positioning axes, max.8
Number of positioning axes via pulse-direction interfaceUp to 4 with SB 1222
PID controllerYes
Number of alarm inputs4
Number of pulse outputs4
Limit frequency (pulse)100 kHz
● Potential separation digital inputsNo
● Potential separation digital outputsYes
● between the channelsNo
● between the channels, in groups of1
● Interference immunity against discharge of static electricity acc. to IEC 61000-4-2Yes
— Test voltage at air discharge8 kV
— Test voltage at contact discharge6 kV
● Interference immunity on supply lines acc. to IEC 61000-4-4Yes
● Interference immunity on signal cables acc. to IEC 61000-4-4Yes
● Interference immunity on supply lines acc. to IEC 61000-4-5Yes
● Interference immunity against high-frequency radiation acc. to IEC 61000-4-6Yes
● Limit class A, for use in industrial areasYes; Group 1
● Limit class B, for use in residential areasYes; When appropriate measures are used to ensure compliance with the limits for Class B according to EN 55011
IP degree of protectionIP20
CE markYes
UL approvalYes
cULusYes
FM approvalYes
RCM (formerly C-TICK)Yes
KC approvalYes
Marine approvalYes
● Performance level according to ISO 13849-1PLe
● SIL acc. to IEC 61508SIL 3
● Fall height, max.0.3 m; five times, in product package
● horizontal installation, min.0 °C
● horizontal installation, max.55 °C
● vertical installation, min.0 °C
● vertical installation, max.45 °C
● min.-40 °C
● max.70 °C
● Operation, min.795 hPa
● Storage/transport, min.660 hPa
● Storage/transport, max.1 080 hPa
● Installation altitude, min.-1 000 m
● Installation altitude, max.5 000 m; Restrictions for installation altitudes > 2 000 m, see manual
● Operation, max.95 %; no condensation
● Vibration resistance during operation acc. to IEC 60068-2-62 g (m/s²) wall mounting, 1 g (m/s²) DIN rail
● Operation, tested according to IEC 60068-2-6Yes
● tested according to IEC 60068-2-27Yes; IEC 68, Part 2-27 half-sine: strength of the shock 15 g (peak value), duration 11 ms
● SO2 at RH < 60% without condensationS02: < 0.5 ppm; H2S: < 0.1 ppm; RH < 60% condensation-free
— LADYes; incl. failsafe
— FBDYes; incl. failsafe
— SCLYes
● User program protection/password protectionYes
● Copy protectionYes
● Block protectionYes
● protection of confidential configuration dataYes
● Protection level: Write protectionYes
● Protection level: Read/write protectionYes
● Protection level: Complete protectionYes
● adjustableYes
Width90 mm
Height100 mm
Depth75 mm
Weight, approx.370 g
last modified:5/17/2021
Weight0.340 kg
Dimensions10.60 × 10.80 × 8.60 mm

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