{"product_id":"siemens-6es7964-2aa04-0ab0-s7-400-profibus-dp-master-interface-module-if-964-dp","title":"Siemens 6ES7964-2AA04-0AB0 S7-400 PROFIBUS DP Master Interface Module IF 964-DP","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-382 citation-end-382\"\u003eThe Siemens 6ES7964-2AA04-0AB0 is a specialized plug-in interface module (IF 964-DP) designed specifically for the SIMATIC S7-400 controller platform.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-381 citation-end-381\"\u003eThis module expands the communication capabilities of S7-400 CPUs, allowing them to serve as a high-performance PROFIBUS DP master.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBy integrating this module into the CPU's dedicated interface slot, system architects can establish a robust, high-speed connection to distributed field devices, including remote I\/O, motor drives, and HMI panels. This hardware offloads intensive communication tasks from the main processor, ensuring that complex automation logic and network data exchange occur simultaneously without performance degradation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Parameters and Core Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IF 964-DP is engineered for high-speed data integrity within the demanding electrical environments of large-scale industrial racks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePROFIBUS DP Master (RS 485)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-380\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection Port:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-380 citation-end-380\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1 x 9-pin Sub-D (F) socket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMaximum 12 Mbit\/s (automatic detection supported)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eData Volume:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUp to 244 bytes of input data and 244 bytes of output data per station\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExtremely efficient, typically consuming only 1.0 W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage Supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eInternal via the S7-400 CPU bus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGalvanic isolation between the bus and the internal logic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-379 citation-end-379\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e26 mm (W) x 54 mm (H) x 130 mm (D)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevice Net Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0.20 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0.95 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0 °C to +60 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndustrial Deployment Scenarios\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge-Scale Process Distributed Control\u003c\/strong\u003eIn oil refineries or chemical plants where sensors and actuators are spread across vast distances, the 6ES7964-2AA04-0AB0 enables the S7-400 to manage thousands of signals via a single PROFIBUS backbone. This centralized master control ensures that all remote I\/O segments are synchronized with the primary process logic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Speed Manufacturing Integration\u003c\/strong\u003eFor automotive assembly lines, the 12 Mbit\/s throughput of this interface module is critical for maintaining real-time feedback from high-speed drives and robotic controllers. It allows the S7-400 to act as the primary coordinator, sending precise commands to various slave devices with minimal latency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Redundancy and Expansion\u003c\/strong\u003eIn mission-critical infrastructure, such as airport baggage handling or power distribution, this module is used to add secondary or tertiary communication paths. Because the S7-400 can support multiple interface modules, the 6ES7964-2AA04-0AB0 allows for the segmentation of the network, preventing a failure in one area from affecting the entire facility's communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eField Device Management\u003c\/strong\u003eThe module’s DP-V1 functionality supports acyclic data exchange, which is essential for managing intelligent field devices. This allows technicians to perform remote parameterization and diagnostic checks on smart instruments while the cyclic control process continues to run, significantly reducing the need for on-site physical maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siemens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45519024160941,"sku":"6ES7964-2AA04-0AB0","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/1613\/9181\/files\/siemens-6es7964-2aa04-0ab0-interface-module-zc3rp00p1vb_9c1da9c5-917b-4794-add0-76c1aead42b4.jpg?v=1766984981","url":"https:\/\/www.maxwellplc.com\/products\/siemens-6es7964-2aa04-0ab0-s7-400-profibus-dp-master-interface-module-if-964-dp","provider":"Maxwell PLC Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}