SIMATIC S7-400 IM 461-3 Receiving IM, with K-Bus for non-centralized coupling up to 100 m
$1,635.12 – $1,816.80
IM 461-3 receiving interface module — with C-Bus (not K-Bus, as sometimes mislabeled), for non-centralized (remote) rack coupling up to 102m distance, max current 620mA from backplane bus. [VERIFIED via Siemens official datasheet]
Technical Specifications
| Module Type | Interface Module (Receiver) |
| Bus Type | C-Bus (Communication Bus) |
| Max Distance | Up to 102m (102.25m precisely, paired with IM 460-3 transmitter) |
| Max Current | 620 mA from 5V DC backplane bus |
Typical Applications
Used to connect an expansion rack located up to 102m away from the central rack via C-bus, allowing distributed installation of S7-400 expansion racks. Must be paired with the IM 460-3 transmitter module in the central rack and terminated with the 6ES7461-3AA00-7AA0 terminating connector.





