PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SIEMENS 6GK1561-4AA00 - PROFIBUS DP Communication Processor
This component is a SIEMENS SIMATIC NET CP 5611 series communication processor, designed for integrating PC-based systems into PROFIBUS DP networks. It functions as a PCI interface card, enabling high-speed data exchange between industrial PCs, programming devices, or HMI/SCADA systems and PROFIBUS DP field devices. This module facilitates robust, real-time communication for automation applications requiring direct PROFIBUS DP connectivity.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: SIMATIC NET CP 5611
- COMPONENT TYPE: PROFIBUS DP Communication Processor (PCI Card)
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- BUS INTERFACE: PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect)
- OPERATING VOLTAGE: 3.3V / 5V DC (supplied via PCI slot)
- POWER CONSUMPTION: Typically < 5W
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- FORM FACTOR: Standard PCI plug-in card
- DIMENSIONS: Standard half-length or full-length PCI card profile
- MOUNTING: Internal PCI slot within a host industrial PC or programming device
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- NETWORK PROTOCOL: PROFIBUS DP (Decentralized Peripherals)
- BUS TYPE: RS-485
- DATA RATE: Up to 12 Mbit/s
- OPERATING MODES: DP Master Class 1, DP Master Class 2, DP Slave
- CONNECTORS: 1x 9-pin D-sub (PROFIBUS DP)
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: Not applicable (internal PC component)
- COOLING METHOD: Passive (relies on host PC airflow)
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 0 to 60 degrees C (typical for industrial PC components)
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- HOST SYSTEMS: Industrial PCs, programming devices, HMI/SCADA servers with available PCI slots
- OPERATING SYSTEMS: Windows (specific versions dependent on driver support for the exact revision)
- SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY: SIMATIC NET PC Software, STEP 7, WinCC, OPC servers
- TARGET APPLICATIONS: Process control, factory automation, machine control, data acquisition, remote diagnostics requiring PROFIBUS DP integration.