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One copper PROFINET connection is distributed to three POF optical branches by Siemens 6GK5201-3BH00-2BA3, a SCALANCE X201-3P IRT managed switch.
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Technical specifications for 6GK5201-3BH00-2BA3

  • Manufacturer:
    Siemens
  • Part Number:
    6GK5201-3BH00-2BA3
  • Product Family:
    Siemens SCALANCE
  • Product Type:
    SCALANCE X201-3P IRT Managed Industrial Ethernet Switch
  • Stock:
    1
  • Copper Interface:
    1 x RJ45 10/100 Mbit/s
  • Optical Interfaces:
    3 x SC-RJ POF 100 Mbit/s
  • Isochronous Operation:
    PROFINET IRT supported
  • PROFINET Conformance:
    Class C
  • Rated Supply:
    24 V DC
  • Permitted Supply Range:
    18 to 32 V DC
  • Current Consumption:
    0.35 A
  • Power Loss:
    8.4 W
  • Redundant Supply:
    Supported
  • Removable Memory:
    C-PLUG supported
  • Redundancy Protocols:
    MRP, MRPD, HRP and PRP
  • Protection Rating:
    IP30
  • Operating Temperature:
    -25 to 50 °C
  • Weight:
    1.7196 lbs (0.78 kg)
  • Estimated shipping dimensions:
    6x12.5x12.4cm
  • Tariff Code:
    85176200
  • Country of origin:
    Germany
  • Place of shipment:
    Xiamen,Fujian,China
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Overview Manuals POF Branches IRT Timing Media Recovery Replacement Setup

Features:

  • One RJ45 port connects the copper side of the Industrial Ethernet network.
  • Three SC-RJ interfaces distribute 100 Mbit/s traffic over plastic optical fiber.
  • PROFINET IRT and Class C functions coordinate scheduled automation traffic.
The switching fabric transfers frames between unlike copper and POF media without merging their connector requirements.

IRT timing and redundancy protocols organize network behavior above the physical optical branches.

Redundant power inputs and removable configuration media support the installed switch as separate service functions.

The Siemens 6GK5201-3BH00-2BA3 SCALANCE X201-3P IRT Switch may still be available for purchase and support from Apter Power beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
Siemens 6GK5201-3BH00-2BA3 SCALANCE X201-3P IRT Manuals,Datasheets,Link Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description. All prices are shown in USD.

Keeping three optical routes correctly assigned

  • Connector type: Each optical branch terminates at an SC-RJ POF interface.
  • Branch rate: The POF ports operate at the documented 100 Mbit/s transfer rate.
  • Cable identity: Plastic optical fiber must not be substituted with an unrelated optical medium.
  • Port mapping: Commissioning records should preserve the field destination of each optical branch.

Coordinating scheduled PROFINET communication

  • Class C: The switch provides the PROFINET conformance level used for IRT operation.
  • Scheduled traffic: IRT frames follow the configured timing plan across participating devices.
  • Topology data: Correct port assignment is required for the engineered communication schedule.
  • Ordinary frames: Standard Ethernet traffic remains separate from the reserved IRT interval.

Applying redundancy to the intended topology

  • MRP: The standard ring mechanism supervises the configured recovery path.
  • MRPD: Duplicate paths extend redundancy behavior for IRT arrangements.
  • HRP and PRP: These documented methods require their own matching network layout.
  • Boundary: A selected redundancy protocol cannot correct a wrong fiber type or port mapping.

Separating stored configuration from installed wiring

  • C-PLUG: Optional removable media can retain the switch configuration.
  • Power feeds: Both 24 V paths remain external to the stored network setup.
  • Status contact: Terminal wiring reports the documented device condition to the cabinet.
  • Model check: The complete order number must match before stored data is moved to another unit.
Description
Built for PROFINET networks that use plastic optical fiber, Siemens 6GK5201-3BH00-2BA3 is a SCALANCE X201-3P IRT managed switch that links one RJ45 copper segment with three SC-RJ POF branches.

The three optical ports of 6GK5201-3BH00-2BA3 carry 100 Mbit/s traffic over POF, while the RJ45 interface accepts 10 or 100 Mbit/s copper Ethernet. These ports share the switching fabric but require different cable and connector types.

Isochronous Real-Time traffic on 6GK5201-3BH00-2BA3 uses the Class C and IRT functions to coordinate scheduled PROFINET communication. MRPD and the other documented redundancy methods relate to topology recovery, not to the optical conversion itself.

A redundant 24 V input arrangement supplies 6GK5201-3BH00-2BA3, and an optional C-PLUG stores the configuration outside the installed electronics. The removable media and signaling contact support commissioning and replacement as separate service paths.
Alternative Names
6GK52013BH002BA3 6GK5201 3BH00 2BA3 6GK5 201-3BH00-2BA3 Siemens 6GK52013BH002BA3 SCALANCE X201-3P IRT 6GK5201-3BH00-2BA3 6GK5201-3BH00-2BA3 POF Switch 6GK5201-3BHOO-2BA3 X201-3P IRT Managed Switch
Technical notes
Three POF branches leave Siemens 6GK5201-3BH00-2BA3 through SC-RJ connectors; keep their optical cables distinct from the single copper port and configure IRT timing across the intended topology.
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FAQS

The following is a list of questions commonly asked by our customers. Please contact us if you have a question about our process that is not answered below.
A fiber link is dark on 6GK5201-3BH00-2BA3; which media detail should be checked first?
Confirm that the affected 6GK5201-3BH00-2BA3 port uses SC-RJ plastic optical fiber rather than an incompatible optical cable. Then check the remote port and branch assignment.
What makes the IRT function of Siemens 6GK5201-3BH00-2BA3 different from ordinary switching?
Siemens 6GK5201-3BH00-2BA3 uses its PROFINET Class C capability to forward scheduled IRT traffic in engineered time intervals while ordinary Ethernet frames use the remaining communication time.
Can the RJ45 cable be moved into an optical port on 6GK5201-3BH00-2BA3?
No. The copper interface of 6GK5201-3BH00-2BA3 is RJ45, whereas its three optical ports are SC-RJ for POF. The two media require different connectors and cables.
Why does MRPD configuration on 6GK5201-3BH00-2BA3 depend on topology data?
MRPD uses duplicate communication paths around the engineered IRT topology of 6GK5201-3BH00-2BA3. Incorrect port assignments prevent the schedule and recovery path from matching the installed network.
Which voltage range must be present at 6GK5201-3BH00-2BA3?
The documented supply range for 6GK5201-3BH00-2BA3 is 18 to 32 V DC around its 24 V rating. Check both redundant inputs and their common reference when power status is abnormal.
Which records are needed before changing a 6GK5201-3BH00-2BA3 switch?
Record the copper and POF port destinations, redundancy setup and IRT topology for 6GK5201-3BH00-2BA3. If a C-PLUG is used, verify its configuration and complete model identity before transfer.