Product Overview

The Siemens 6ED1055-1CB00-0BA0 is a versatile DM8 24 digital expansion module designed specifically for the LOGO! logic controller series. This compact unit provides a balanced I/O expansion, adding four digital inputs and four transistor-based digital outputs to the base controller's capacity. Built for streamlined automation tasks, the 6ED1055-1CB00-0BA0 allows for the efficient scaling of control systems in space-constrained environments. By utilizing a 24V DC power architecture, this module ensures seamless electrical compatibility with standard industrial sensors and actuators, serving as a cost-effective bridge for localized logic expansion without the need for complex networking hardware.

Hardware Infrastructure and Operational Specs

The 6ED1055-1CB00-0BA0 is engineered with a focus on high-speed switching and low power consumption, housed in a robust DIN-rail mountable chassis.

• Input Configuration: 4 Digital Inputs (24V DC), featuring a rapid 1.5ms signal delay and typical 2mA current consumption for high-state detection.

• Output Architecture: 4 Transistor Outputs, supporting up to 0.3A per channel with high-frequency switching and zero mechanical wear.

• Power Supply Range: Operates reliably across a voltage window of 20.4V to 28.8V DC.

• Installation Profile: Ultra-slim 35mm DIN rail mounting; occupies only two width modules (36mm) in a standard cabinet layout.

• Firmware Integration: Fully compatible with LOGO! Soft Comfort for intuitive drag-and-drop logic programming and system commissioning.

• Environmental Tolerance: Designed for continuous industrial duty with reliable performance in varying thermal conditions.

Industrial Applications and Utility Scenarios

This expansion module is a staple in distributed intelligence projects where small-scale logic must be executed with high reliability.

HVAC and Ventilation ManagementIn commercial building automation, the 6ED1055-1CB00-0BA0 manages fan speeds and damper actuators. Its digital inputs track humidity or air-quality switches, while the transistor outputs drive localized relays for climate control equipment.

Industrial Pump and Tank ControlThe module is frequently used to coordinate fluid levels in small reservoirs. It processes inputs from float switches and controls the solenoid valves or small motor starters required to maintain tank equilibrium, preventing dry-run or overflow conditions.

Automated Lighting SystemsFor smart facility management, this LOGO! expansion unit facilitates multi-zone lighting control. The transistor outputs allow for rapid, silent switching of light banks based on occupancy sensors or timed logic programmed into the master controller.

Conveyor and Material HandlingIn small-scale packaging lines, the 6ED1055-1CB00-0BA0 tracks proximity sensors at bottle-necks and triggers pneumatic diverters or stop-gates. The low-latency input processing ensures that the system reacts precisely to fast-moving objects on the belt.