6GK5213-3BB00-2AB2 SIEMENS SCALANCE XB213-3 Managed Layer 2 IE Switch

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6GK5213-3BB00-2AB2 SIEMENS SCALANCE XB213-3 Managed Layer 2 IE Switch

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Product Description (Detailed Explanation)

The SCALANCE XB213-3 is a high-performance, managed Layer 2 switch designed to connect industrial controllers (PLCs), HMI panels, and field devices in a robust network. It features a hybrid port design with 13 electrical RJ45 ports and 3 optical ST ports for fiber optic connectivity, allowing for long-distance communication and immunity to electromagnetic interference (EMI).

The device is pre-configured for PROFINET applications but can be easily toggled to EtherNet/IP via its web-based management interface. Its compact, lightweight plastic housing is optimized for DIN-rail mounting in control cabinets.

Product Parameters (Technical Specifications)

Product Advantages (Key Benefits)

• Protocol Versatility: Supports both PROFINET and EtherNet/IP profiles in one device, reducing spare parts inventory for plants with mixed automation platforms.

• Fiber Integration: The three ST fiber ports allow for flexible ring topologies or long-distance star connections, essential for large-scale factory floors.

• Network Reliability: Features Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP), ensuring that the network stays operational even if a cable breaks by rerouting traffic in milliseconds.

• User-Friendly Management: Can be configured via TIA Portal, web browser, or Command Line Interface (CLI).

• Cybersecurity: Compliant with IEC 62443-4-2 standards, providing integrated security features like port blocking, ACLs, and encrypted management access.

Precautions (Important Notes)

• Fiber Compatibility: The ST ports are designed for Multimode (MM) fiber only. Connecting Single-mode (SM) fiber will result in significant signal loss and communication failure.

• IP Rating: This switch is rated IP20. It must be installed in an enclosure or control cabinet to protect it from moisture, conductive dust, and physical impact.

• Redundant Power: To maximize uptime, connect two independent 24V DC power sources to the redundant power terminals.

• Firmware: Always ensure the firmware is updated to the latest version to protect against known security vulnerabilities and to access the latest PROFINET features.

Product Applications (Typical Use Cases)

• Machine Level Networking: Connecting high-density I/O clusters, drives, and HMI units on a single production machine.

• Factory Backbone: Using the ST fiber ports to link multiple control cabinets across a large facility while maintaining high noise immunity.

• PROFINET RT/IRT Networks: Optimized for real-time cyclic data exchange in Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200/1500 environments.

• Infrastructure Projects: Ideal for water treatment plants, logistics hubs, and tunnel automation where managed diagnostic capabilities are required.

Shipping Port: Xiamen, China

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