Siemens 6ES7461-3AA00-7AA0 IM 461-3 Terminating Connector

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Product Overview

Siemens 6ES7461-3AA00-7AA0 is the terminating connector specified for the IM 461-3 receive interface in a SIMATIC S7-400 remote expansion arrangement. Siemens documentation places the terminator in the lower front connector of the receive IM in the last expansion rack. It is part of an IM 460-3 / IM 461-3 remote connection and must be selected against the exact rack topology.

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System Fit and Applications

Used in SIMATIC S7-400 remote expansion lines built with IM 460-3 and IM 461-3 interface modules. The connector closes the bus at the final receive interface so the rack sequence must be identified correctly.

Application Boundaries

This item is specific to the documented IM 461-3 topology. Do not substitute a connector for another interface-module family or install it in an intermediate rack position.

Compatibility and Procurement Checks

• Confirm the complete part number 6ES7461-3AA00-7AA0.
• Verify that the receiving interface is IM 461-3.
• Identify the final expansion rack in the remote line.
• Check total cable length, rack count and the absence of required 5 V transfer.

Lifecycle Note

The official S7-400 module manual and catalog identify the connector and its function but do not state an Active, Phase Out, Discontinued or Obsolete lifecycle category for this exact part number.

Frequently Asked Questions

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