Siemens 6AG1800-4BA00-7AA0 SIPLUS SINAUT ST7 TIM 4R-IE Communication Module

Where It Fits in Industrial Applications

• Designed for SINAUT ST7 telecontrol and wide-area communication applications with Siemens SIMATIC S7-300, S7-400, C7, and compatible PC-based systems.

• 6AG1800-4BA00-7AA0 is a SIPLUS SINAUT ST7 TIM 4R-IE communication module based on 6NH7800-4BA00.

• Provides two switchable RS-232/RS-485 interfaces for conventional WAN communication and two RJ45 interfaces for IP-based SINAUT communication.

• Supports use as a SINAUT station, node station, or control-center communication module.

• The SIPLUS version features conformal coating and an operating temperature range of -25 °C to +70 °C.

Key Strengths at a Glance

• Combines four communication interfaces in a single SINAUT telecontrol module.

• Supports Industrial Ethernet communication at 10 or 100 Mbit/s through two RJ45 interfaces.

• Provides two serial interfaces that can be configured for RS-232 or RS-485 communication.

• Supports conventional WAN technologies as well as IP-based Ethernet, DSL, GPRS, and radio communication architectures.

• Provides message-frame buffering for data recording and communication-path redundancy in suitable SINAUT configurations.

Technical FAQs

1. What is Siemens 6AG1800-4BA00-7AA0?

6AG1800-4BA00-7AA0 is a Siemens SIPLUS SINAUT ST7 TIM 4R-IE communication module based on the standard 6NH7800-4BA00.

2. How many communication interfaces does the TIM 4R-IE provide?

The module provides four external communication interfaces: two RJ45 Industrial Ethernet interfaces and two switchable RS-232/RS-485 serial interfaces.

3. What Industrial Ethernet speeds are supported?

The two Industrial Ethernet interfaces support transmission rates of 10 and 100 Mbit/s.

4. Can the serial interfaces operate as RS-485?

Yes. Both serial interfaces can be switched between RS-232 and RS-485 operation for compatible SINAUT communication applications.

5. Which Siemens automation systems can use the TIM 4R-IE?

The module is designed for SINAUT communication with SIMATIC S7-300 and S7-400 systems and can also be used as a communication unit with compatible PC-based SINAUT systems.

6. Can the module be used in a SINAUT control center?

Yes. The TIM 4R-IE can be used in SINAUT stations, node stations, and control centers depending on the system architecture and configuration.

7. What supply voltage does the module require?

The module uses a nominal 24 V DC supply, with a specified operating range of 20.4 to 28.8 V DC.

8. Does the module support IP-based WAN communication?

Yes. The TIM 4R-IE supports SINAUT communication over IP-based WAN or LAN networks and can be integrated with compatible DSL routers, GPRS routers, radio equipment, and Siemens network components.

9. What environmental conditions are supported by the SIPLUS version?

The SIPLUS version is specified for operation from -25 °C to +70 °C and uses conformal coating for enhanced protection of the electronic assemblies in demanding industrial environments.

10. What should be verified before replacing this communication module?

The SINAUT architecture, controller type, serial interface configuration, Ethernet network topology, supply voltage, firmware version, and existing SINAUT configuration should be verified before replacement.