Features:
- Acts as the central gateway, connecting two read/write devices directly to a PROFIBUS DP or PROFINET industrial network
- Functions as the "brain" of the MOBY D system, managing communication, data buffering, and host interfacing for attached SLG readers
- Housed in a rugged DIN rail mounting format rated for -25°C to +70°C , ensuring reliable operation in standard industrial control cabinets
The 6GT2002-0AA00 is not merely a passive connector; it is an active gateway that serves as the master interface for the entire MOBY D RFID system. Designed to be installed in a control cabinet, this basic module connects directly to a higher-level industrial network, specifically supporting either PROFIBUS DP or PROFINET protocols . By integrating this module, an automation system can efficiently manage up to two read/write devices (SLGs), sending commands and receiving data from RFID tags without bogging down the main PLC processor with low-level radio frequency tasks.
At its core, the 6GT2002-0AA00 is a dedicated protocol converter and data manager for the Siemens MOBY D/I/U family of identification systems . It is specifically designed to interface with MOBY SLG read/write heads, translating the high-frequency signals from transponders into a standard data format (PROFIBUS DP) that a PLC can readily interpret. Crucially, it features a built-in data buffer that stores tag information during read/write cycles.
Designed for practicality, the 6GT2002-0AA00 is housed in a rugged, compact enclosure optimized for standard 35mm DIN rail mounting . This form factor allows for easy and secure installation inside a control cabinet alongside PLC I/O modules, simplifying system integration. The module is engineered to withstand typical industrial electrical conditions, operating on a standard 24V DC power supply .
The 6GT2002-0AA00 Siemens Communication Module may still be available for purchase and support from Apter Power beyond
End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
Siemens 6GT2002-0AA00 Communication Module Manuals,
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Siemens 6GT2002-0AA00 Communication Module Specs
General
- Manufacturer Siemens
- Model 6GT2002-0AA00
- Condition New Original ready stock
- Product Family
6GT2002-0ED00,6GK1543-1AA01,6GK1143-0TA00
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.
- Automotive Assembly Lines: Tracking car bodies, engine blocks, and sub-assemblies through painting, welding, and final trim stations.
- Automated Warehousing & Logistics: Reading and writing payload information on automated guided vehicles (AGVs), pallets, or intelligent skids.
- Tool & Asset Management: Identifying specialized tooling attachments on heavy CNC milling machines or robotic cells.
- Industrial Asset Management: Managing work-in-progress (WIP) tracking in harsh discrete manufacturing environments.
- Mounting Setup: Installs inside standard IP20-rated main control enclosures directly into the SIMATIC S5 chassis backplane bus.
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to +55°C (32°F to 131°F) under standard horizontal installation conditions.
- Storage & Transport Temperature: -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to 158°F).
- Relative Humidity: Tolerates up to 95% relative humidity at 25°C, non-condensing.
- Modular Channel Configuration: The 6GT2002-0AA00 serves as a "Basic Module" (baseboard). To communicate with actual RFID reading stations, it must be equipped with specialized sub-assembly Channel Modules that host individual reader ports.
- Visual Status LEDs: Integrated diagnostic LEDs on the paired channel modules display active transponder presence, read/write command executions, and localized field bus status.
- STEP 5 System Mapping: Control blocks and tag memory layouts are accessed directly inside the STEP 5 programming environment. The S5 CPU reads and writes memory blocks to the transponders using byte-level data manipulation, bypassing the need for complex external serial parsing controllers.