6ES7590-1AB60-0AA0 Product Overview
The 6ES7590-1AB60-0AA0 is a standard mounting rail for Siemens' SIMATIC S7-1500 automation system. This rail has a length of 160 mm and serves as the mechanical mounting base for all S7-1500 modules, including CPUs, power supply modules (PM/PS), digital/analog I/O modules, technology modules, and communication modules.
The rail is manufactured from anodized aluminum profile, offering high mechanical strength and corrosion resistance. Pre-punched standard mounting slots and M6 threaded holes are provided on the rail for quick positioning and fixing onto the control cabinet backplate. In addition to physical support, the rail also provides a functional grounding path for the system, ensuring that all modules achieve equipotential bonding via the rail, thereby improving the system's electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). As a core accessory for the S7-1500 system, the 160 mm length is suitable for building small PLC stations. A typical configuration can accommodate 1 CPU, 1 power supply module, and 2-3 I/O modules.
6ES7590-1AB60-0AA0 Key Features
Precise Dimensional Design: Nominal length 160 mm, usable length (area available for mounting modules) also 160 mm. Width 35 mm, height 2.3 mm. Complies with IEC 60715 standard and is compatible with standard DIN rail mounting accessories.
High-Quality Aluminum Material: Manufactured from anodized aluminum, offering excellent corrosion and oxidation resistance. The good electrical conductivity of the aluminum ensures the entire rail can serve as a functional grounding busbar for the system.
Functional Grounding Capability: The rail itself provides a low-impedance grounding path. When S7-1500 modules are clipped onto the rail and make contact via the U-connector, all modules automatically establish both protective and functional grounding connections.
Simplified Mounting Method: The rail features multiple mounting slots (slotted holes) for securing the rail to the control cabinet backplate or panel using M6 screws. The pre-formed DIN rail profile on the rail allows modules to be directly clipped on and slid without requiring additional tools.
High-Standard Certifications: Complies with RoHS environmental standards, UL 508 industrial control equipment certification, as well as CE and cULus certifications, allowing safe use worldwide.
System Compatibility: Specifically designed for the SIMATIC S7-1500 series, fully compatible with all S7-1500 modules, including standard, F-safety, HIDrive, and SIPLUS extreme environment variants.
6ES7590-1AB60-0AA0 Applications
Small Control Node Construction: Used for small machine controls, standalone workstation controllers, or simple process control nodes. The 160 mm rail is sufficient for compact S7-1500 configurations.
Equipment Integration (OEM Applications): Suitable for embedded PLC mounting in OEM equipment such as printing machinery, packaging machinery, and textile machinery, saving electrical cabinet space.
Distributed Remote I/O Sub-stations: Serves as the base for ET 200MP distributed I/O sub-stations in large factories, using interface modules and I/O modules to acquire remote signals.
Education & Laboratory Systems: Used for university automation labs and vocational training devices to build small S7-1500 training platforms.
Control Cabinet Retrofit Projects: During old control cabinet retrofits, the 160 mm short rail can be flexibly placed in remaining spaces to expand independent functional units.
6ES7590-1AB60-0AA0 Advantages & Highlights
Ready-to-Use Standard Part: Siemens original tooling production, smooth edges without burrs, high dimensional accuracy. No on-site cutting required, saving commissioning time.
Reliable Grounding System: Eliminates the need for additional grounding copper busbars or jumper wires. As long as modules are correctly clipped in place, system grounding is achieved via the rail, simplifying EMC design.
High-Density Module Arrangement: Supports gapless side-by-side module mounting. Backplane bus connectors (U-connectors) couple automatically, resulting in high space utilization.
Vibration Resistance & Mechanical Strength: Anodized aluminum material provides excellent bending and torsion resistance, suitable for applications with mechanical vibration (e.g., stamping, handling).
Globally Accepted Certifications: UL, CE, and other certifications ensure that this mechanical component meets safety requirements when exporting equipment to markets like Europe and America.
Lifelong Maintenance-Free: All-metal construction with no wearing parts. Design life matches that of the S7-1500 system (exceeds 20 years).
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