Description
IM 316 — Interface Module
Siemens · IM 316 · 6ES5316-8FA12
Description
The IM 316 is an expansion interface module for the S5-100U system, connecting an S5-100U expansion rack to the central controller (or to another S5-100U/CPU) via the parallel rack-coupling bus, extending the I/O module count beyond a single rack.
Key specifications
Parameter | Value |
Function | Rack expansion interface module, S5-100U |
Role | Connects S5-100U expansion rack to central rack/CPU |
Bus | S5-100U parallel expansion bus |
Mounting | S5-100U rack, dedicated IM slot |
Reference
Field | Value |
Manufacturer (OEM) | Siemens |
Model | IM 316 |
Part number | 6ES5316-8FA12 |
Category | Interface |
System family | S5-100U |
GT stores quantity | 24 |
Data confidence | medium |
Manuals filed (007 - Manuals)
- Manual STEP5 S5-100U English.PDF — S5-100U reference manual documents IM 3xx expansion interface modules
Notes
Function confirmed via Siemens S5-100U product family naming (IM3xx = interface module); exact electrical specs per S5-100U manual IM-module section.
Source: Sohar 1 DCS field-component stores inventory (Total GT_BOP). Filed in the AI HW Knowledge Base.