Siemens 6AU1445-0AA00-0AA0 Simotion D445 Control Unit

Siemens 6AU1445-0AA00-0AA0 SIMOTION D445 Drive-based Control Unit is a high‑performance programmable motion controller that serves as the central processing unit in SIMOTION systems, coordinating multi‑axis motion across connected drives and hosting motion profiles, servo control loops, and axis coordination logic. As a drive‑based control unit, it integrates a robust motion controller with Drive‑CLiQ connectivity and a flexible I/O layout to support complex automation tasks in manufacturing environments, enabling precise timing, synchronized axis movement, and seamless integration with Siemens drives and field devices. Key specifications include 8 digital inputs (DI) and 8 DI/DO, 6 Drive‑CLiQ connections for motor and drive integration, plus 2 PROFIBUS, 2 Ethernet, 2 USB ports and 1 expansion slot for optional modules. This variant is documented by Siemens and various catalogs as part of the D445 family, designed to deliver high‑performance motion control in automated machinery. Siemens compatibility references place 6AU1445-0AA00-0AA0 within SIMOTION V4.x software ecosystem, underscoring its role in multi‑axis coordination within a drive‑based control architecture.