Siemens 6ES7214-1HF40-0XB0 SIMATIC S7-1200F CPU 1214FC
01Product Identification
Siemens 6ES7214-1HF40-0XB0 is a fail-safe SIMATIC S7-1200F CPU 1214FC with a 24 V DC supply, relay outputs, integrated digital and analog I/O, 200 KB of work memory and current engineering support for STEP 7 V20 or higher. The compact controller combines standard and fail-safe automation in one device, but correct use depends on the complete safety project, installed firmware, I/O expansion, PROFINET configuration and machine acceptance process.
02Engineering Data
| Manufacturer | Siemens |
|---|---|
| Article Number | 6ES7214-1HF40-0XB0 |
| Product Type | CPU 1214FC DC/DC/Relay |
| Controller Family | SIMATIC S7-1200F |
| Firmware in Current Data Sheet | V4.7 |
| Engineering Software | STEP 7 V20 or higher for the current firmware record |
| Supply Range | 20.4-28.8 V DC |
| Integrated Digital Inputs | 14 x 24 V DC |
| Integrated Digital Outputs | 10 relay outputs, 2 A |
| Integrated Analog Inputs | 2 x 0-10 V DC |
| Work Memory | 200 KB |
| Integrated Load Memory | 4 MB |
| Typical Power Loss | 12 W |
| Lifecycle | Active product in the current Siemens record |
03Functions
Operational Functions
- Runs standard and fail-safe logic in one compact controller.
- Provides fourteen digital inputs, ten relay outputs and two analog inputs directly on the CPU.
- The relay-output design supports AC or DC loads within the documented ratings and grouping rules.
- Integrated diagnostics, trace, web and access-protection functions support commissioning and maintenance.
- High-speed counters, control functions and PROFINET communication are available within the CPU technical limits.
- Supports LAD, FBD and SCL, including the documented fail-safe language capabilities.
Identification
- Manufacturer: Siemens
- Model: 6ES7214-1HF40-0XB0
- Product Type: SIMATIC S7-1200F CPU 1214FC DC/DC/relay
- Status: Active fail-safe CPU
04Applications
Use Cases
- Compact machines requiring combined standard and fail-safe control.
- Packaging, material handling and conveying systems with safety functions.
- Process skids with integrated relay outputs, analog inputs and PROFINET devices.
- Replacement of an installed CPU 1214FC after exact project and safety verification.
Compatibility Boundary
- Engineer the installed firmware with the Siemens STEP 7 and safety environment approved for that release.
- Match the DC/DC/relay electrical design; transistor-output and AC-supply CPU variants are not direct wiring substitutes.
- Verify signal boards, signal modules, communication modules, fail-safe I/O, HMI, drives, PROFINET devices and memory card.
- Preserve the PROFINET device name, IP address, hardware configuration, passwords, retentive data and safety signature.
- Do not replace this fail-safe CPU with a standard CPU 1214C.
05Lifecycle
- The current Siemens product record lists 6ES7214-1HF40-0XB0 as an active product.
- Reconfirm lifecycle, firmware and regional availability at the time of order.
- Back up the entire TIA Portal project, including standard and safety programs, before exchange.
- Record the firmware, hardware configuration, safety signature, network settings, passwords and I/O wiring.
- After installation, complete the prescribed safety acceptance test and verify all communications, I/O, alarms and machine functions.


