Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Model | Siemens 6DD1610-0AG1 |
| Manufacturer | Siemens AG (Germany) |
| Product Type | SIMADYN D Memory Submodule (MS41) |
| Memory Capacity | 512 KB EPROM + 2 KB EEPROM |
| Data Bus Width | 16-bit |
| Access Time | 200 ns |
| Supply Voltage | +5 V DC (from rack backplane) |
| Current Drain | 100 mA |
| Interface | JEIDA 68-pin |
| Operating Temperature | -25 °C to +60 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C to +70 °C |
| Physical Dimensions | 2 cm × 11 cm × 5.5 cm |
| Weight | 0.092 kg (0.08 kg net) |
| Compatible Systems | SIMADYN D (CS7/CC7 subracks), SIMATIC TDC (CPU551/CPU555) |
| Compatible Drives | SIMOVERT P 6SE12, SIMOREG K 6RA24 |
| Product Lifecycle | PM500 – Discontinued / Deleted without replacement (since 01.10.2017) |
| Mounting | Plugs into processor module memory slot |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
Main Features and Advantages
High-capacity program storage: The Siemens 6DD1610-0AG1 provides 512 KB of EPROM, sufficient to hold extensive CFC/SFC application code, technology packages, and complex control algorithms. This generous capacity enables SIMADYN D processor modules to execute sophisticated multi-loop control tasks, flying shear synchronization, excitation regulation, and high-speed drive control without memory constraints.
Persistent data retention with EEPROM: Unlike its predecessor MS4 (6DD1610-0AG0), the Siemens 6DD1610-0AG1 integrates 2 KB of EEPROM for non-volatile data storage. This allows critical parameters, calibration values, and operational setpoints to survive power cycles without requiring battery backup, significantly improving system robustness and eliminating periodic battery replacement maintenance tasks.
Fast 16-bit bus architecture: The Siemens 6DD1610-0AG1 employs a 16-bit data bus with 200 ns access time, ensuring the host processor can fetch instructions and data with minimal latency. This high-speed interface is fundamental to achieving the microsecond-level control cycle times that SIMADYN D is renowned for in demanding drive and process applications.
Seamless SIMADYN D integration: Designed as a plug-in submodule, the Siemens 6DD1610-0AG1 seats directly into the memory slot of SIMADYN D processor modules (PM16, PM12) and SIMATIC TDC CPUs (CPU551, CPU555) via its JEIDA 68-pin connector. No external wiring, configuration jumpers, or address decoding is required—the module is automatically recognized by the D7-SYS engineering framework.
Low power consumption: Drawing only 100 mA from the 5 V DC backplane, the Siemens 6DD1610-0AG1 adds negligible load to the rack power supply. This efficiency allows control cabinets to accommodate multiple processor modules and memory submodules without upsizing the SMPS, preserving the compact SIMADYN D subrack footprint.
Industrial-grade robustness: With a -25 °C to +60 °C operating temperature range and a German-engineered PCB assembly, the Siemens 6DD1610-0AG1 withstands the thermal cycling, vibration, and electrical noise typical of heavy industrial environments. Its conformal-coated construction protects the EPROM and EEPROM chips from humidity and corrosive atmospheres found in steel mills, chemical plants, and power stations.
Forward compatibility within the 6DD1610 family: The Siemens 6DD1610-0AG1 maintains pin and protocol compatibility with sibling modules in the 6DD1610 series. In emergency situations where -0AG1 stock is depleted, plants can substitute a 6DD1610-0AH3 or other family member with a D7-SYS hardware configuration update and recompile, providing a crucial escape hatch for keeping legacy systems operational.
Mission-critical spare part availability: As the Siemens 6DD1610-0AG1 has been discontinued by Siemens, it is now primarily available through specialized industrial surplus and MRO channels. Stocking genuine Siemens 6DD1610-0AG1 units provides essential insurance for plants that have standardized on SIMADYN D infrastructure, protecting millions of dollars in surrounding drive and automation investments.
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