Siemens Simotion D445-2 Control unit, 12DI, 16DI/DO Part number 6AU1445-2AD00-0AA1

Product Overview

The Siemens 6AU1445-2AD00-0AA1 is a high-performance drive-based control unit from the SIMOTION D445-2 series, designed for complex multi-axis motion control and automation tasks. It features multiple interfaces including DRIVE-CLiQ, PROFIBUS, PROFINET and Ethernet, and supports up to 64 axes with high precision interpolated control for servo, vector and V/f operations.

Key Features

• Drive-based control unit (SIMOTION D445-2) for demanding motion applications
• Interfaces: 12 digital inputs, 16 digital I/Os, 6 DRIVE-CLiQ ports, 2 PROFIBUS ports, PROFINET/Industrial Ethernet, 2 USB ports and one option slot
• Supports up to 64 axes of motion and integrated drive control with SINAMICS S120 CU320-2 for servo, vector and V/f modes
• High-performance hardware with fast cycle times: interpolator and servo cycle clocks down to 0.25 ms

Technical Specifications

• Product Series: SIMOTION D445-2 Drive-based Control Units
• Article Number: 6AU1445-2AD00-0AA1
• Control Axes Supported: Up to 64 axes
• Drive-CLiQ Ports: 6
• PROFIBUS Ports: 2
• Minimum PROFINET Send Cycle Clock: 0.25 ms
• Minimum Interpolator Cycle Clock: 0.25 ms
• Work Memory (RAM): 196 MB
• Persistent Memory (User Data CF): 1.5 GB
• Rated DC Supply Voltage: 24 V (min 20.4 V, max 28.8 V)
• Current Consumption (Typical): ~1.9 A
• Power Loss (Typical): 46 W
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 380 mm × 50 mm × 270 mm (230 mm depth when spacer removed)
• Net Weight (Approx.): 4.3 kg
• Operating Ambient Temperature: 0 °C to +55 °C

Compliance & Certifications

• Approvals: cULus (USA/Canada), RCM (Australia), KCC (Korea), EAC (Russia/Belarus/Kazakhstan)
• Designed for industrial motion control environments with Siemens quality standards

Applications

The 6AU1445-2AD00-0AA1 control unit is ideal for machine builders, system integrators and automation projects requiring high-precision multi-axis motion control and drive integration. It is suited for robotics, CNC machines, packaging machines, and complex production systems where advanced motion sequences, high dynamics and scalable axes are required.