The Siemens 6GK1561-3AA00 is an industrial Ethernet switch belonging to the Siemens SCALANCE X100 product family. It is designed for small-scale industrial networks, providing reliable data transmission in automation environments such as manufacturing and process control. Below are its detailed specifications based on official documentation and technical resources:
- Manufacturer: Siemens AG
- Product Series: SCALANCE X100
- Product Model: SCALANCE X106-1
- Product Type: Unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switch
- Status: Discontinued (superseded by 6GK1561-3AA01)
- Target Applications: Small industrial networks, machine-level communication, connection of PLCs, HMI devices, and sensors.
- Ethernet Ports:
- Total of 6 x 10/100 Mbps RJ45 ports (auto-sensing for speed and duplex mode).
- Supports Auto-MDI/MDI-X (no need for crossover cables; automatically adapts to connected devices).
- Data Transfer:
- Half-duplex: Up to 10 Mbps (CSMA/CD) or 100 Mbps (CSMA/CD).
- Full-duplex: Up to 200 Mbps (simultaneous send/receive).
- Switching Capacity:
- 1.2 Gbps (non-blocking, ensuring full bandwidth for all ports).
- Forwarding Rate: 1.78 Mpps (packets per second), supporting fast data processing for real-time applications.
- Power Supply:
- Input Voltage: 24 V DC (19.2 V DC – 28.8 V DC).
- Power Consumption: Max. 5 W (typical 3 W under normal load).
- Power Protection:
- Short-circuit protection on the power input side.
- Reverse polarity protection to prevent damage from incorrect wiring.
- Dimensions:
- 140 mm (Width) × 90 mm (Height) × 62 mm (Depth) (compact design for space-constrained cabinets).
- Weight: Approximately 0.5 kg.
- Mounting Options:
- DIN rail mounting (conforms to EN 50022 standard).
- Wall mounting (via optional brackets).
- Protection Class: IP20 (dust-protected, suitable for indoor industrial cabinets).
- Operating Conditions:
- Temperature: -10°C to +60°C (14°F to 140°F).
- Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to 185°F).
- Relative Humidity: 5% – 95% (non-condensing).
- Vibration Resistance: 5 Hz – 500 Hz (10 g acceleration, compliant with IEC 60068-2-6).
- Shock Resistance: 30 g acceleration (11 ms duration, compliant with IEC 60068-2-27).
- Unmanaged Operation:
- Plug-and-play functionality; no configuration software required. Ideal for simple network setups where manual adjustments are unnecessary.
- Redundancy Support:
- Supports Fast Link Recovery (FLR) for quick reconnection in case of link failure (recovery time < 0.3 seconds).
- Industrial Reliability:
- Rugged metal housing designed to withstand harsh industrial environments, including electromagnetic interference (EMI) and temperature fluctuations.
- LED Indicators:
- Per-port LEDs for link status (green) and data activity (yellow).
- Power LED (green) and fault LED (red) for system status monitoring.
- Protocols Supported: IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX), IEEE 802.3x (Flow Control).
- Certifications: CE, UL, CSA, ATEX (for hazardous areas), IECEx.
- Compatible Devices: Siemens SIMATIC PLCs (S7-300/400/1200/1500), SINUMERIK CNC systems, SCALANCE wireless devices, and third-party industrial Ethernet equipment.
The 6GK1561-3AA00 has been discontinued and replaced by the 6GK1561-3AA01 (SCALANCE X106-1). The replacement model offers identical functionality but includes extended lifecycle support and minor hardware optimizations for improved reliability.
As a discontinued product, the 6GK1561-3AA00 is primarily available through industrial automation resellers offering refurbished units or surplus stock. For new installations, Siemens recommends using the latest SCALANCE X100 models (e.g., 6GK1561-3AA01) to ensure access to technical support and firmware updates.
