SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU 1214C AC/DC/Relay compact controller with integrated digital and analog I/O, designed for compact automation architectures where a central CPU combines control logic, local I/O and PROFINET communication.
ARTICLE NUMBER
6ES7214-1BG40-0XB0
CPU 1214C · AC/DC/Relay
01 / OVERVIEW
Compact Control with Integrated I/O
The 6ES7214-1BG40-0XB0 belongs to the SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU 1214C family. This AC/DC/Relay version combines an AC power supply, 24 V DC digital inputs, relay outputs and 0–10 V analog inputs in one compact CPU.
The integrated I/O reduces the amount of additional hardware required for compact machine-control systems. The CPU also provides a PROFINET interface for engineering, HMI communication and networked automation architectures.
With expansion capability for signal modules, communication modules and one plug-in board, the CPU 1214C can be configured for applications that need more I/O or communication capacity as the machine architecture grows.
KEY CONFIGURATION
Digital Inputs
14 × 24 V DC
Relay Outputs
10 × Relay
Analog Inputs
2 × 0–10 V
Network
PROFINET
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A compact controller combining local I/O, memory, process control and PROFINET connectivity.
Parameter
6ES7214-1BG40-0XB0
CPU family
SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU 1214C
Power supply
AC 85–264 V, 47–63 Hz
Digital inputs
14 integrated, 24 V DC
Digital outputs
10 relay outputs, up to 2 A resistive load
Analog inputs
2 × 0–10 V DC
Work memory
150 KB integrated
Load memory
4 MB integrated; expandable with SIMATIC Memory Card
PROFINET
1 integrated PROFINET interface
Dimensions
110 × 100 × 75 mm
Typical power loss
14 W
01
Integrated Control
CPU, digital I/O and analog inputs are combined in one compact controller, reducing panel space and additional hardware for compact machines.
02
PROFINET Connectivity
The integrated PROFINET interface supports networked controller architectures and engineering communication within the S7-1200 environment.
03
Expandable Architecture
CPU 1214C supports up to 8 signal modules, up to 3 communication modules and one plug-in expansion board, subject to configuration and power-budget limits.
03 / SERIES POSITION
S7-1200 CPU 1214C Family
The CPU 1214C is positioned as a compact S7-1200 controller with substantially more integrated I/O and expansion capacity than the smaller CPU 1211C and CPU 1212C variants. Within the S7-1200 family, the 1214C supports up to eight signal modules and up to three communication modules.
CPU 1211C Entry compact CPU
CPU 1212C Compact CPU with limited SM expansion
CPU 1214C Balanced I/O and expansion capability
CPU 1215C / 1217C Higher-capacity S7-1200 options
04 / APPLICATIONS
Where the CPU 1214C Fits
The combination of integrated I/O, analog acquisition and PROFINET makes this CPU suitable for compact machine-control architectures where local sensors, actuators and networked devices must be coordinated by one controller.
Machine automation
Local sequence control, interlocks and actuator control.
Process equipment
Basic analog monitoring through the integrated 0–10 V inputs.
Distributed control
PROFINET-based communication with compatible automation devices.
REPLACEMENT / FAULT SCENARIO
What should be checked before replacement?
When replacing a CPU 1214C, the power variant must match the installed machine architecture. For this model, the AC supply and relay-output configuration are key selection points.
Existing I/O wiring, relay load requirements, analog 0–10 V signals, PROFINET configuration and installed expansion modules should be checked before commissioning the replacement CPU.
If the replacement is associated with an older project, firmware and engineering-software compatibility should also be verified before transferring the control project.
Can 6ES7214-1BG40-0XB0 replace another CPU 1214C directly?
Not automatically. The replacement must match the required power variant, relay-output arrangement, I/O requirements, expansion configuration and engineering environment. A project-level compatibility check should be completed before replacement.
Is 6ES7214-1BG40-0XB0 suitable when relay outputs are required?
Yes. This specific CPU 1214C variant provides 10 integrated relay outputs, with a maximum switching capacity of 2 A for resistive loads. The actual load and switching duty should be checked against the application requirements.
What makes 6ES7214-1BG40-0XB0 useful for compact machine upgrades?
It combines 14 digital inputs, 10 relay outputs, 2 analog inputs and PROFINET in one CPU. This can reduce the need for separate local I/O hardware in applications that fit within the integrated I/O capacity.
How should 6ES7214-1BG40-0XB0 be checked before a control-panel retrofit?
Confirm the AC 85–264 V supply requirement, relay load characteristics, existing 24 V DC input wiring, 0–10 V analog signals, PROFINET topology and the number of attached expansion modules. These points determine whether the CPU fits the existing architecture.
Why choose 6ES7214-1BG40-0XB0 instead of a smaller S7-1200 CPU?
The CPU 1214C provides a stronger expansion position within the compact S7-1200 range: up to 8 signal modules and up to 3 communication modules, while already integrating 14 digital inputs, 10 relay outputs and 2 analog inputs. It is therefore better suited when a compact project is expected to grow beyond the I/O capacity of smaller CPU variants.
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