The 6GK1411-5AA00 is a specialized SIMATIC NET IE/PB Link gateway designed to facilitate seamless protocol transition between Industrial Ethernet and PROFIBUS networks. This module integrates PROFINET functionality, allowing for high-performance communication across heterogeneous network architectures. It supports TCP/IP communication, S7 routing, and data record routing, enabling transparent access to PROFIBUS devices from an Ethernet-based controller or HMI. With a 10/100 Mbit Fast Ethernet interface and a PROFIBUS DP interface capable of speeds from 9.6 to 12 Mbit/s, this link provides a critical bridge for modernizing legacy systems and expanding complex industrial automation networks.
Features
Gateway Functionality: Enables transition between Industrial Ethernet and PROFIBUS networks.
PROFINET Integration: Full support for PROFINET IO and controller functionality.
Routing Capabilities: Advanced S7 routing and data record routing for cross-network data exchange.
Flexible Performance: 10/100 Mbit/s Fast Ethernet port and auto-detecting PROFIBUS interface up to 12 Mbit/s.
Reliability: Engineered for industrial-grade communication with robust protocol handling.
Applications
Bridging Ethernet-based SCADA/HMI systems with existing PROFIBUS DP fieldbus segments.
Cross-network data acquisition in distributed automation environments.
Modernization and retrofitting projects requiring IP-based access to legacy PROFIBUS instrumentation.
Complex S7 communication routing for multi-controller systems.
Technical Specifications
Feature
Specification
Manufacturer
Siemens
Brand
SIMATIC NET
Model
6GK1411-5AA00
Product Type
Communication Module (IE/PB Link)
Product Phase
Obsolete
Ethernet Interface
10/100 Mbit/s (RJ45)
PROFIBUS Interface
9.6 kbit/s to 12 Mbit/s
Protocols
TCP/IP, PROFINET, S7 Routing
Weight
0.90 kg
Dimensions
17.80 x 15.20 x 10.20 cm
Commodity Code
85176200
Export Control (ECCN)
N
Installation Guidelines
Mounting: Designed for standard mounting within a control cabinet, typically on a S7-300 profile rail.
Connectivity: Ensure high-quality shielded PROFIBUS cables are used to maintain 12 Mbit/s signal integrity. Connect Ethernet via standard RJ45 Cat5e or higher cables.
Configuration: Utilize STEP 7 or TIA Portal for network configuration and routing table setup.
Address Assignment: Verify that PROFIBUS station addresses do not conflict with existing field devices.
Grounding: Secure a solid connection to the functional earth of the cabinet to protect the communication circuitry from EMI/RFI.
FAQ
What is the primary purpose of the 6GK1411-5AA00?
It serves as a network gateway (IE/PB Link) to translate and route data between Industrial Ethernet and PROFIBUS DP networks.
Does this module support PROFINET?
Yes, it provides PROFINET functionality, allowing it to act as a bridge between Ethernet-based PROFINET networks and PROFIBUS field devices.
What is the maximum PROFIBUS communication speed supported?
The module supports PROFIBUS data rates from 9.6 kbit/s up to 12 Mbit/s.
Can this module perform S7 routing?
Yes, it supports both S7 routing and data record routing, enabling communication between different network segments.
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