Title: Siemens SIMATIC ET 200PRO Power Module PM-E 24V DC 8A | Part No. 6ES7142-1BD21-0XB0

Product Overview:
The Siemens SIMATIC ET 200PRO Power Module PM-E (Electronic), identified by part number 6ES7142-1BD21-0XB0, is an essential component designed to provide robust and reliable power distribution within the highly versatile SIMATIC ET 200PRO distributed I/O system. Engineered for the most demanding industrial environments, this electronic power module delivers a stable 24V DC supply with an impressive 8A output current, ensuring consistent and uninterrupted power delivery to connected modules, sensors, and actuators. Its intelligent design integrates advanced diagnostic capabilities and comprehensive protection features, making it an indispensable choice for critical automation applications that demand high availability, precise power management, and enhanced system reliability. This module seamlessly integrates into existing SIMATIC architectures, optimizing system performance, simplifying maintenance, and reducing potential downtime in complex industrial processes.

Key Features & Benefits:

Reliable Power Supply: Provides a stable and regulated 24V DC output with an 8A current rating, guaranteeing consistent and dependable power for all connected ET 200PRO modules and field devices.
Electronic Fusing & Protection: Features integrated electronic short-circuit and overload protection, actively safeguarding your entire system from potential electrical damage and minimizing costly operational interruptions.
Advanced Diagnostic Capabilities: Equipped with clear LED indicators for operational status (RUN), error conditions (ERROR), and short circuit events, offering immediate visual feedback for rapid troubleshooting and efficient maintenance.
High System Availability: The sophisticated electronic power module design significantly contributes to increased system uptime and overall reliability, which is crucial for continuous and critical industrial operations.
Compact & Robust Industrial Design: Engineered for optimal space-saving installation within the ET 200PRO system, offering a durable and highly robust solution perfectly suited for harsh and challenging industrial conditions.
Seamless Integration & Configuration: Fully compatible with the Siemens SIMATIC ET 200PRO distributed I/O system, ensuring effortless setup, configuration, and engineering within the intuitive TIA Portal framework.
Enhanced Energy Efficiency: Optimized power management functionalities help to reduce overall energy consumption and significantly improve the efficiency of your industrial automation system.
Versatile Application Suitability: Ideal for a broad spectrum of industrial automation tasks, ranging from precision machine building to complex process control, where reliable and intelligent power distribution is absolutely paramount.

Applications:

The Siemens SIMATIC ET 200PRO Power Module PM-E 6ES7142-1BD21-0XB0 is extensively utilized across a diverse range of industrial sectors, owing to its robust construction, intelligent features, and unwavering performance. Typical applications include:
Machine Building: Providing stable and protected power to critical sensors, actuators, and other essential components in advanced and complex machinery.
Automotive Industry: Powering distributed control systems and I/O modules in highly automated production lines, assembly plants, and robotic cells.
Material Handling Systems: Ensuring reliable and continuous operation of conveyors, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), robotics, and sophisticated automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS).
Process Industries: Supplying dependable power to field devices and instrumentation in demanding environments such as chemical processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, food and beverage production, and water treatment plants.
Factory Automation: An integral component within distributed control architectures in general manufacturing environments, enhancing overall system flexibility and scalability.
Harsh Industrial Environments: Its robust and durable construction makes it exceptionally suitable for applications exposed to significant vibrations, wide temperature fluctuations, and electromagnetic interference.

Technical Specifications:

Part Number: 6ES7142-1BD21-0XB0
Alternate Part Number: 6ES71421BD210XB0
Product Type: Power Module PM-E (Electronic)
System Compatibility: SIMATIC ET 200PRO Distributed I/O System
Input Voltage: 24V DC (Nominal)
Output Current: 8A
Protection Features: Integrated Electronic Short-Circuit Protection, Overload Protection
Diagnostic Indicators: Front-panel LEDs for RUN (Operation), ERROR (Fault), and Short Circuit Status
Power Loss: Typically < 5W (depending on connected load and operating conditions)
Operating Temperature: 0°C to +60°C (32°F to 140°F)
Storage Temperature: -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Protection Class: IP20 (when correctly installed within the ET 200PRO system housing)
Dimensions (WxHxD): Approximately 30 mm x 130 mm x 130 mm
Weight: 250g