Description
IM 318 — Interface Module
Siemens · IM 318 · 6ES5318-8MB13
Description
The IM 318 is an interface module for the S5-100U system used for rack expansion/coupling, extending the S5-100U I/O bus to additional racks or providing a specific coupling function within the S5-100U family (verify exact role — cable-coupling vs. remote I/O — against nameplate/manual).
Key specifications
Parameter | Value |
Function | Rack interface/coupling module, S5-100U |
Mounting | S5-100U rack, dedicated IM slot |
Bus | S5-100U expansion/coupling bus |
Related family | Part of the IM3xx interface-module series alongside IM 314/IM 316/IM 324R |
Reference
Field | Value |
Manufacturer (OEM) | Siemens |
Model | IM 318 |
Part number | 6ES5318-8MB13 |
Category | Interface |
System family | S5-100U |
GT stores quantity | 3 |
Data confidence | low |
Manuals filed (007 - Manuals)
- Manual STEP5 S5-100U English.PDF — S5-100U reference manual documents IM3xx interface module family including IM 318
Notes
Independent Siemens datasheet for the exact 6ES5318-8MB13 order number was not directly retrieved; function inferred from the IM3xx naming convention within the S5-100U family. Recommend verifying exact coupling type on the physical unit or S5-100U manual's IM-module table.
Source: Sohar 1 DCS field-component stores inventory (Total GT_BOP). Filed in the AI HW Knowledge Base.