SIMATIC S7-400 IM 461-3 receive rack interface / 6ES7461-3AA01-0AA0

IM 461-3 receive rack interface, exclusively paired with IM 460-3. May 2017 manufacturer catalogue scope; verify bus architecture, cable length and project configuration. Current lifecycle and availability are not established.

Manufacturer part number: 6ES7461-3AA01-0AA0
Brand: Siemens
Category: PLC and HMI
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Technical specifications

Controller family: SIMATIC S7-400
Module designation: IM 461-3
Application scope: Receive interface in expansion rack; exclusively with IM 460-3; P and C buses
Maximum cable length (m): 102.25
Maximum 5 V backplane current (mA): 620
Maximum power loss (mW): 3100
Width (mm): 25
Height (mm): 290
Depth (mm): 217
Approximate weight (g): 620
Document pages: PDF 130
Reviewed document edition: ST 400 / May 2017 / E86060-K4678-A151-A1-7600
Module notes: Overview and ordering description round distance to 102 m; technical table maximum is 102.25 m. No arbitrary cable or topology approval is implied.

Manufacturer technical catalog · ST 400 / May 2017 / E86060-K4678-A151-A1-7600 · en · PDF · ST 400 / May 2017 / E86060-K4678-A151-A1-7600Manufacturer source: Siemens · Model explicitly covered in family document · Covered models: 6ES7461-3AA01-0AA0 · Checked: 2026-10-22Official manufacturer source

This sheet provides a quick technical summary. For design, installation and final selection, review the latest official manufacturer documentation and verify the complete part number.