The Siemens SITOP DC UPS module (6EP1931-2DC42) is a 24 V DC / 6 A uninterruptible power supply module with USB interface, sitting inline between a 24 V PSU and the load. It takes 22–29 V DC from an upstream SITOP supply, switches to an external 24 V battery (e.g. 6EP1935 series) on mains failure, and is configured via USB with SITOP Manager — unlike the -2DC31 sibling which is RS-232 only. New original, quoted per order, ships in 24h by DHL (3–7 days).
| Manufacturer | Siemens (Original Brand) |
|---|---|
| Product Line | SITOP DC UPS Module — 24 V DC / 6 A with USB (buffer module; external 24 V battery required) |
| Condition | Original factory sealed panel (pedestal / supporting foot sold separately) |
| What's Included | 1 × DC UPS module (DIN-rail clip integrated; battery NOT included) |
| Lead Time | In stock — ships within 48h via DHL, 3–7 days worldwide |
| Availability | PM300 Active (current production); quoted per order (verify stock) |
The SITOP DC-UPS module 6EP1931-2DC42 sits between a stabilized 24 V supply and the load, bridging mains dips and outages from an external SITOP battery module. Rated 24 V DC / 6 A (144 W) with a USB interface, it protects PLCs, HMIs and industrial PCs long enough for a controlled shutdown or to ride through short disturbances.
| Brand / family | Siemens SITOP DC-UPS |
|---|---|
| Type | DC-UPS buffer module (not a battery – battery ordered separately) |
| Input / output | 24 V DC (22…29 V) input; 24 V DC / 6 A output |
| Buffered power | 144 W, peak current 6.3 A |
| Battery interface | External SITOP battery modules, 1.2 to 12 Ah (6EP1935-6Mxx) |
| Charge current | 0.2 A / 0.4 A selectable (DIP switch) |
| Buffer cut-in threshold | 22…25.5 V, 0.5 V steps, preset 22.5 V |
| Interface | USB for configuration, diagnostics and logging |
| Dimensions / weight | 50 x 125 x 125 mm, approx. 0.45 kg |
The 6EP1931-2DC42 is the control element of the SITOP DC-UPS system: it is inserted between a stabilized 24 V power supply and the load and connects to an external SITOP battery module – 1.2, 2.5, 3.2, 7 or 12 Ah. When the upstream supply dips below the set threshold, the module seamlessly takes over from the battery.
The buffer cut-in threshold is adjustable from 22 to 25.5 V in 0.5 V steps (preset 22.5 V), and the charge current is set to 0.2 A or 0.4 A by DIP switch. A battery undervoltage cut-off at about 19 V protects the battery from deep discharge, and LEDs report OK, battery mode and alarms.
The USB interface connects to the free Siemens PC tool for parameterization, diagnostics and event logging – buffer events, battery state and load data are recorded for maintenance analysis, without an extra fieldbus integration.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Input voltage | 24 V DC, permissible range 22…29 V (from a stabilized 24 V supply) |
| Output voltage | 24 V DC in normal operation; 19…28.5 V in battery buffering mode |
| Rated output current | 6 A continuous (6.3 A peak) |
| Buffered output power | 144 W |
| Efficiency | Approx. 95 % in normal operation, 94.5 % in battery mode |
| Battery connection | External SITOP battery modules 24 V, 1.2 to 12 Ah (6EP1935-6Mxx) |
| Charge current | 0.2 A / 0.4 A, DIP-switch selectable |
| Buffer cut-in threshold | 22…25.5 V DC adjustable in 0.5 V steps (preset 22.5 V) |
| Battery protection | Undervoltage cut-off at approx. 19 V; reverse-polarity protection |
| Interface | USB for configuration, diagnostics and event logging |
| Indication | LEDs OK (green), battery mode (yellow), alarm (red); signalling contacts |
| Reliability | MTBF 904,159 h at 40 C |
| Ambient temperature | -25 to +60 C, natural convection |
| Dimensions / net weight | 50 x 125 x 125 mm; approx. 0.45 kg |
| Standards | EN 55022 Class B, EN 61000-6-2; CE, cULus, GL |
| Lifecycle | In the current SITOP delivery range; UPS1600 platform available as successor technology |
Data per the Siemens catalogue entry and product documentation; confirm the current data sheet before mounting the module or sizing the 24 V load.
Because the battery module is a separate order item, buffer time is sized per application – from minutes with a 1.2 Ah module to substantially longer with 7 or 12 Ah – and replacement never touches the control electronics.
The USB interface and event logging record every buffer occurrence with battery and load data, so a recurring grid problem can be diagnosed instead of merely survived.
Selectable 0.2 A / 0.4 A charge current, an adjustable cut-in threshold and the approx. 19 V deep-discharge cut-off extend the service life of the lead-acid battery modules.
| Device | Article number | Rating | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC-UPS 6 A, basic | 6EP1931-2DC21 | 24 V / 6 A, 144 W | No interface |
| DC-UPS 6 A, series-capable | 6EP1931-2DC31 | 24 V / 6 A, 144 W | Serial connection |
| DC-UPS 6 A, USB | 6EP1931-2DC42 | 24 V / 6 A, 144 W | This unit |
| DC-UPS 15 A, USB | 6EP1931-2EC42 | 24 V / 15 A, 360 W | Larger load |
| DC-UPS 40 A, USB | 6EP1931-2FC42 | 24 V / 40 A, 960 W | Largest load |
| Capacitor UPS 15 A, 2.5 kWs | 6EP1933-2EC41 | 24 V / 15 A, 360 W | Maintenance-free |
| Capacitor UPS 15 A, 5 kWs | 6EP1933-2EC51 | 24 V / 15 A, 360 W | Extended buffer time |
| Battery modules | 6EP1935-6MC01 to 6MF01 | 24 V, 1.2 to 12 Ah | Energy source for DC-UPS |
Battery-based DC-UPS modules cover buffer times from minutes upward, while the capacitor-based UPS500S bridges seconds maintenance-free; the battery module itself is always a separate order item.
The module connects downstream of a stabilized 24 V DC supply – typically a SITOP PSU – and upstream of the critical loads, with a SITOP battery module 6EP1935-6MC01 (1.2 Ah), 6MD31 (2.5 Ah), 6MD11 (3.2 Ah), 6ME21 (7 Ah) or 6MF01 (12 Ah) providing the energy. For 15 A or 40 A loads, the 2EC42 and 2FC42 variants of the same family apply.
It buffers a 24 V DC system rated up to 6 A (144 W) during mains dips and outages, protecting PLCs, HMIs, industrial PCs and other critical loads until power returns or a controlled shutdown completes.
No – it is the DC-UPS control module; the battery is a separate SITOP battery module (6EP1935-6MC01 to 6MF01, 1.2 to 12 Ah) that connects to the module.
6 A continuously with a 6.3 A peak, equivalent to 144 W at 24 V DC.
That depends on the battery module and the load current – a 7 Ah module buffers a 1 A load substantially longer than a 6 A load; the sizing rule is buffer time = usable battery capacity divided by load current.
By DIP switch: the buffer cut-in threshold is adjustable from 22 to 25.5 V in 0.5 V steps (preset 22.5 V) and the charge current to 0.2 A or 0.4 A.
Configuration, diagnostics and event logging with the free Siemens PC tool – buffer events, battery state and load data are recorded for maintenance analysis.
A battery undervoltage cut-off at about 19 V prevents deep discharge, and the selectable charge current avoids overstress during recharging.
The UPS500S modules (6EP1933-2EC41/2EC51) store energy in maintenance-free capacitors and bridge seconds, while this DC-UPS bridges minutes or longer from battery modules – at the cost of battery maintenance.
-25 to +60 C with natural convection; the 50 x 125 x 125 mm housing mounts on a standard 35 mm DIN rail (IP20 cabinet installation).
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