6GK1415-2AA01 SIEMENS Interface module

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6GK1415-2AA01 SIEMENS Interface module

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Product Description

The Siemens 6GK1415-2AA01 is a specialized communication module known as the DP/AS-Interface Link 20E. It’s designed to act as a gateway, seamlessly connecting a PROFIBUS DP network to an AS-Interface (AS-i) network. This allows devices on the simpler, less expensive AS-i network to be controlled and monitored from a higher-level PROFIBUS DP master.

Product Details and Specifications

The 6GK1415-2AA01 has the following key characteristics:

• Function: It is a network transition or gateway that acts as a PROFIBUS DP slave and an AS-Interface master.
• Protocol Support: It supports the PROFIBUS DP protocol (according to EN 50170) and acts as an AS-Interface master (according to the extended AS-i Specification V2.11).
• Network Capacity: It can manage up to 62 AS-i slaves, each with up to 4 inputs and 3 outputs.
• Protection: The module has a protection rating of IP20, meaning it is protected from solid objects larger than 12.5mm, but is not protected against water. It’s intended for use within a control cabinet.
• Configuration: The module can be configured using software like STEP 7 or COM PROFIBUS. It can also operate the AS-i network without a PROFIBUS connection.
• Power: It is powered via the AS-i profile conductors. It has a power loss of 3.7W and a maximum current consumption of 200 mA.
• Physical: The module is designed for mounting on a 35 mm standard DIN rail and features a compact design with screw-type connections for the AS-Interface. It also features galvanic isolation.

Product Advantages

• Network Integration: Its primary advantage is its ability to bridge two different fieldbus systems. It enables the use of cost-effective AS-i devices (like simple sensors and actuators) in a larger PROFIBUS network, combining the benefits of both systems.
• Reduced Wiring: AS-Interface is known for significantly reducing wiring complexity by using a single two-conductor cable for both power and data. The 6GK1415-2AA01 allows you to leverage this advantage in a PROFIBUS DP environment.
• Decentralized Automation: By allowing AS-i slaves to be managed by a higher-level PROFIBUS master, it facilitates a decentralized automation structure, which can simplify system design and maintenance.
• Robustness: As part of the Siemens SIMATIC NET family, it is designed for reliable operation in industrial environments.

Important Considerations

• Discontinued Product: The most crucial point to note is that this product has been officially discontinued since July 1, 2010. While you may find it on the surplus market, it is no longer supported by Siemens. The recommended successor is the 6GK1415-2AA10.
• Specification Version: This specific model is for AS-i Specification V2.11. If you are using a more modern AS-i system, you would need to use the successor model, which supports AS-i Specification V3.0.
• Installation Environment: The IP20 protection class means it must be installed in a protective enclosure or control cabinet to prevent exposure to dust and moisture.
• Configuration Tools: You need to have the correct configuration software (STEP 7 or COM PROFIBUS) and GSD files to properly integrate the module into your PROFIBUS network.

Product Applications

The 6GK1415-2AA01 was primarily used in industrial automation where there was a need to integrate simple binary I/O devices (like buttons, switches, and valves) into a more complex PROFIBUS DP-based control system.

Typical applications include:

• Factory Automation: Connecting simple sensors and actuators on a production line to a central PLC.
• Material Handling: Monitoring and controlling conveyor systems with numerous sensors and stops.
• Process Control: Integrating simple field devices in process plants where both PROFIBUS and AS-i are utilized.
• Machine Building: Creating a cost-effective and simplified control system for modular machines with a mix of complex and simple I/O devices.

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