Siemens · SIMATIC S7 PLC / I/O module
6ES7131-4CA01-0AA0 is a Siemens circuit breaker with Rated operational voltage <= 440 V AC; Breaking capacity Icu/Ics Yes; per channel, electronic; Supply voltage 24 V DC (IEC 61131-2). It is used in distribution boards, motor protection circuits, panel feeders where the installed unit is matched to the original catalog number and a compact, documented part is required.
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Rated operational voltage<= 440 V AC
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Breaking capacity Icu/IcsYes; per channel, electronic
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Supply voltage24 V DC (IEC 61131-2)
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Enclosure ratingIP20 (IEC 60529)
Specifications
| Electrical |
| Rated operational voltage |
<= 440 V AC |
| Breaking capacity Icu/Ics |
Yes; per channel, electronic |
| Supply voltage |
24 V DC (IEC 61131-2) |
| Output current |
700 mA |
| I/O and communication |
| Bus interface |
One GSD file each, Revision 3 and 5 and higher |
| Mechanical |
| Weight |
28 g |
| Mounting |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
| Enclosure rating |
IP20 (IEC 60529) |
| Environment and compliance |
| Operating temperature |
-25...+60 °C |
| Certifications |
CE, UL, cULus |
Values follow the Siemens SIMATIC S7 PLC / I/O module specification for this catalog number; parameters not confirmed for this variant are omitted rather than estimated.
Model comparison in the same family
Before selecting an alternative, confirm its dimensions, terminals and installation requirements in the manufacturer documentation.
Where it sits in the control system
The 6ES7131-4CA01-0AA0 is the device-level element in a Siemens circuit breaker installation. It receives the field signals and control supply listed above — 24 V DC (IEC 61131-2) — and switches or conditions the load within the <= 440 V AC ratings shown in the Specifications table. Wiring and protective devices are sized to those same numbers, not to a generic assumption.
Typical installations place it in distribution boards, motor protection circuits, panel feeders, where the unit is matched to the original catalog number and the enclosure provides 35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) support. Record the catalog number and revision from the nameplate of the installed unit before specifying a like-for-like spare.
Selection notes for Siemens 6ES7131-4CA01-0AA0
Siemens 6ES7131-4CA01-0AA0 — PLC / CPU module used as the device-level control core in an automation panel, handling logic, timing and communication tasks. The figures below are taken from the specification table on this page for catalog number 6ES7131-4CA01-0AA0; record the nameplate data of the unit being replaced before selecting an equivalent.
- Operating temperature: -25...+60 °C — Verify it in the project documentation before confirming the order.
- Rated operational voltage: <= 440 V AC — Check this value against the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
- Breaking capacity Icu/Ics: Yes; per channel, electronic — Match it to the existing panel and upstream protection.
- Certifications: CE, UL, cULus — Record it with the other nameplate data when sourcing a replacement.
Datasheets and compliance documents are available on request; quote the full catalog number when enquiring.
Common questions about 6ES7131-4CA01-0AA0
Q.Where can I find the mounting data for 6ES7131-4CA01-0AA0?
It is listed in the specification table for Siemens 6ES7131-4CA01-0AA0 as 35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715). Compare it with the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
Q.For 6ES7131-4CA01-0AA0, what does the specification table state about bus interface?
The specification table lists bus interface = One GSD file each, Revision 3 and 5 and higher for Siemens 6ES7131-4CA01-0AA0. Confirm this figure against the unit currently in the panel.
Q.Which value is published under enclosure rating for catalog number 6ES7131-4CA01-0AA0?
For 6ES7131-4CA01-0AA0, enclosure rating is given as IP20 (IEC 60529). Use the value as the reference when sourcing a current-production equivalent.
Q.How do I confirm compatibility of 6ES7131-4CA01-0AA0 before ordering?
Match the catalog number 6ES7131-4CA01-0AA0 and the specification values listed above against the installed unit, then confirm the firmware or hardware revision where a revision-sensitive part is involved.
Q.Can the 6ES7131-4CA01-0AA0 replace the unit currently installed in my panel?
Compare catalog number 6ES7131-4CA01-0AA0 and the ratings above with the nameplate of the installed device. A current-production equivalent is selected by function and electrical rating, not by the label alone.