{"product_id":"6es7212-1be40-0xb0-siemens-s7-1200-compact-cpu","title":"6ES7212-1BE40-0XB0 Siemens | S7-1200 Compact CPU","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSiemens S7-1200 Entry-Level CPU: Compact AC-Powered Controller\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect AC Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e Connects to 85-264V AC mains without extra power supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelay Outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 relay contacts (2A) for switching AC\/DC loads directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog Monitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 built-in analog inputs for voltage measurement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork Ready:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated PROFINET port for HMI and PC connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpandable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add up to 2 signal modules for more I\/O points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0066a1;\"\u003eSiemens 6ES7212-1BE40-0XB0\u003c\/strong\u003e is an entry-level compact CPU for the SIMATIC S7-1200 series. 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