Title: Siemens SIMATIC DP IM 158 Interface Module for PROFIBUS DP - 6ES7158-0AD00-0XA0

Product Overview:
The Siemens SIMATIC DP IM 158 (Interface Module 158) is a high-performance, robust interface module meticulously engineered for the seamless integration of the SIMATIC ET 200M distributed I/O system into a PROFIBUS DP network. This essential component facilitates efficient, high-speed, and reliable data exchange between the central controller (PLC) and the distributed I/O stations in complex industrial automation environments. Designed for demanding applications, the IM 158 ensures optimal communication speed, exceptional data integrity, and enhanced system performance, significantly contributing to reduced wiring complexity and improved operational efficiency. It represents an ideal, cost-effective solution for expanding control systems with modular I/O capabilities, offering unparalleled flexibility and scalability for a diverse range of industrial processes, from manufacturing to process control.

Key Features & Benefits:

Seamless PROFIBUS DP Integration: Enables high-speed, reliable communication between SIMATIC ET 200M I/O modules and PROFIBUS DP master controllers, ensuring efficient and synchronized data exchange for critical automation tasks.
Robust Industrial Design: Built to withstand harsh industrial environments, offering exceptional durability, vibration resistance, and long-term operational reliability in challenging conditions such as high temperatures or electromagnetic interference.
High Performance Data Transfer: Supports rapid cycle times and high data throughput, crucial for real-time control applications, complex automation sequences, and large-scale data acquisition.
Modular System Expansion: Facilitates flexible and scalable expansion of distributed I/O systems, allowing for easy addition or modification of analog and digital I/O modules as per evolving application requirements, minimizing downtime during upgrades.
Enhanced Diagnostics Capabilities: Provides comprehensive, user-friendly diagnostic functions for quick identification and precise troubleshooting of communication errors, module faults, or wiring issues, significantly minimizing system downtime and maintenance efforts.
Simplified Wiring and Installation: Drastically reduces complex point-to-point wiring, simplifying installation and commissioning processes, leading to substantial cost savings in labor and materials, and faster project completion.
Wide Compatibility: Fully compatible with the extensive range of SIMATIC ET 200M series I/O modules, ensuring a broad spectrum of digital, analog, and special function I/O can be seamlessly integrated into your control architecture.
Optimized for Industrial Automation: Designed to meet the stringent demands of modern industrial automation, improving overall system efficiency, precision control, and operational safety across various sectors.

Applications:

The Siemens SIMATIC DP IM 158 interface module is an indispensable component widely utilized across a multitude of industrial sectors requiring robust, high-performance, and efficient distributed I/O solutions. Its versatility and reliability make it perfectly suitable for:
Factory Automation: Precision control of high-speed production lines, automated assembly processes, robotic cells, and complex material handling systems in discrete manufacturing.
Process Control: Accurate management of continuous and batch processes in chemical, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and oil & gas industries, ensuring consistent product quality and safety.
Automotive Manufacturing: Critical integration into body-in-white production, paint shops, final assembly lines, and engine manufacturing for precise control and data acquisition.
Energy Management: Monitoring and control systems in power generation plants, electrical distribution networks, and renewable energy installations (solar, wind).
Water and Wastewater Treatment: Automation of pumping stations, filtration plants, purification processes, and distribution networks for efficient resource management.
Building Automation: Advanced control of large-scale HVAC systems, lighting management, access control, and security systems in industrial or commercial complexes.
Machine Building: Seamless integration into custom machinery, packaging equipment, printing presses, and specialized industrial equipment for enhanced functionality and control.

Technical Specifications:

Part Number (Standard): 6ES71580AD000XA0
Part Number (Alternative Format): 6ES7158-0AD00-0XA0
Product Type: SIMATIC DP, Interface Module IM 158
System Compatibility: Siemens SIMATIC ET 200M Distributed I/O System
Communication Protocol: PROFIBUS DP (Distributed Periphery)
Function: Connects ET 200M I/O modules to PROFIBUS DP master
Data Transfer Rate: Supports standard PROFIBUS DP speeds (e.g., up to 12 Mbit/s)
Supply Voltage: Provided via the ET 200M backplane bus
Operating Temperature: 0°C to +60°C (32°F to 140°F)
Storage Temperature: -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Weight (Approx.): 0.3 kg (0.66 lbs)
Mounting Type: Standard DIN rail mounting within ET 200M rack
Status Indicators: Integrated LEDs for power, bus activity, and diagnostic status
Protection Class: IP20 (for use in control cabinets)
Certifications: CE, UL, cULus (typical for Siemens industrial components)