Siemens 6ES7460-3AA01-0AB0 SIMATIC S7-400 IM 460-3 Interface Module

Siemens 6ES7460-3AA01-0AB0 Distributed Expansion Send Interface Module

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SIMATIC S7-400 · DISTRIBUTED EXPANSION

6ES7460-3AA01-0AB0

IM 460-3 send interface module for C-bus expansion over distances up to 102 metres

Expansion profile

IM 460-3 · C-bus

Up to 8 expansion racks · 102.25 m

Product Overview

The Siemens 6ES7460-3AA01-0AB0 is a SIMATIC S7-400 IM 460-3 send interface module for distributed expansion-rack coupling. It transfers the S7-400 K bus and P bus, including the C-bus, between a central rack and remote expansion racks.

Siemens specifies operation only with IM 461-3 receive interfaces. Two interfaces on the send module can serve up to eight expansion racks, with a maximum of four expansion racks connected per interface.

Procurement Snapshot

Family: SIMATIC S7-400

Module: IM 460-3

Coupling: Distributed C-bus

Origin: Germany

Commercial Status

Lifecycle	PM300: Active Product
Phase-out milestone	Product phase-out since 2025-10-01
Required partner	Use only with IM 461-3 receive interfaces
Supply approach	Verify exact article, termination plug, cables, hardware revision and rack topology

Verified Technical Data

Parameter	Official specification	Procurement significance
Product type	IM 460-3 send interface module	Match the C-bus distributed-coupling version.
Expansion capacity	Up to 8 expansion racks; maximum 4 per interface	Confirm rack count and segmentation.
Maximum link length	102.25 m from first to last interface	Validate installed cable route.
Backplane buses	K bus and P bus, including C-bus	Required for distributed S7-400 expansion.
Backplane current	5 V DC, maximum 1,550 mA	Check central-rack power budget.
Power loss	Maximum 7.75 W	Include in enclosure thermal review.
Termination plug	6ES7461-3AA0-7AA0	Confirm whether the plug is included.
Dimensions	25 × 290 × 280 mm	One S7-400 module-width profile.
Approximate weight	630 g	Use for receiving and shipping checks.

System Fit and Applications

Distributed S7-400 expansion

Connect remote expansion racks when central-rack placement alone is insufficient.

C-bus communication

Carry S7-400 backplane communication to correctly engineered IM 461-3 stations.

Installed-base maintenance

Replace an IM 460-3 while preserving validated cables, termination and rack addresses.

Compatibility and Procurement Checks

1. Article identity

Confirm the complete 6ES7460-3AA01-0AB0 number and hardware revision.

2. Partner interface

Verify every remote rack uses the specified IM 461-3 receive interface.

3. Topology and cable

Check rack count, distance, cable route, connectors and terminal plug.

4. Supply scope

Confirm module condition, accessories, warranty, quantity and delivery destination.

Lifecycle Note

Siemens lists 6ES7460-3AA01-0AB0 as PM300: Active Product and states that product phase-out started on 2025-10-01. The article must not be described as discontinued while this official status applies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Siemens 6ES7460-3AA01-0AB0?

It is a SIMATIC S7-400 IM 460-3 send interface module for distributed expansion with C-bus transmission.

How many expansion racks can it connect?

Siemens specifies up to eight expansion racks, with no more than four connected to each interface.

Which receive interface is required?

The official data specifies operation only with IM 461-3 receive interfaces.

What is the maximum expansion distance?

The specified maximum from the first to the last interface is 102.25 metres.

What should be checked before ordering?

Confirm the exact article, rack topology, IM 461-3 partners, cable length, termination plug, revision and required condition.

Need 6ES7460-3AA01-0AB0?

Request stock verification, S7-400 expansion-topology review, global delivery options and warranty details.

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Support for 6ES7460-3AA01-0AB0

A documented path from article verification to protected global delivery.

Industrial automation inventory coordination

Identity Review

Article number, revision, configuration and visible condition are checked against the purchase request.

Condition Documentation

Available units are reviewed for housing, connectors, terminals and identification details before dispatch.

Worldwide industrial spare parts logistics

Packing and Delivery

Packing method, freight route, documentation and warranty scope are coordinated for the destination.

Stage	What we check	Buyer input
Before quote	Exact model, availability, condition and included scope	Quantity, destination and required condition
Before shipment	Label, connector condition, packing and documents	installed rack topology, IM 461-3 interfaces and cable length
After delivery	Arrival record, warranty channel and issue escalation	Inspection findings and supporting photos

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