Siemens 6ES5490-8MA13 SIMATIC S5 Crimp Connector

Series#: Siemens

Product Details

6ES5490-8MA13 SIEMENS SIMATIC S5 – High-reliability crimp connector for S5 backplane and I/O module wiring.
Designed for secure, gas-tight connections in industrial automation environments.
Direct replacement for legacy S5 system connectors, ensuring minimal downtime.
Robust construction with tin-plated contacts for corrosion resistance and long service life.
Easy field assembly – no special tools required for standard crimping.
Compatible with SIMATIC S5 series 6ES5 backplane and expansion racks.
100% Genuine and New, rigorously inspected before international dispatch.

Specification

The 6ES5490-8MA13 SIEMENS SIMATIC S5 crimp connector is a critical component for establishing reliable, interference-free electrical connections in SIMATIC S5 programmable logic controllers. Designed for use with S5 backplane buses and remote I/O modules, this connector ensures consistent signal integrity and mechanical stability under harsh industrial conditions. Its crimp termination method provides a gas-tight, vibration-resistant joint that outperforms soldered or screw-type alternatives in long-term field applications. Engineers and maintenance teams rely on this connector to maintain system uptime in legacy S5 installations across manufacturing, process control, and material handling sectors.

Parameter	Specification
Product Type	Crimp Connector for SIMATIC S5 Backplane
Model Number	6ES5490-8MA13
Manufacturer	Siemens (SIMATIC S5 Series)
Contact Material	Tin-plated copper alloy
Number of Contacts	13 (standard S5 backplane configuration)
Rated Voltage	AC/DC 250 V max (per IEC 60947-1)
Rated Current	10 A per contact (at 60°C ambient)
Insulation Resistance	> 10^9 Ω at 500 V DC
Contact Resistance	< 5 mΩ (initial)
Operating Temperature	-20°C to +70°C
Storage Temperature	-40°C to +85°C
Termination Method	Crimp (wire range 0.14 mm² to 2.5 mm²)
Wire Strip Length	7 mm to 8 mm
Mating Cycles	> 500
Protection Class	IP20 (in installed state)
Housing Material	Polyamide (PA) 6.6, UL 94 V-0 rated
Locking Mechanism	Integrated snap-in latch for secure backplane attachment
Compatible Systems	SIMATIC S5-90U, S5-95U, S5-100U, S5-115U, S5-135U, S5-155U (all backplane versions)
Standards Compliance	IEC 60947-1, IEC 60947-7-4, EN 50022
Weight	Approx. 0.015 kg (15 g)
Packaging	Individual anti-static bag, bulk pack of 10 units available
Country of Origin	Germany (original Siemens production)