Siemens 6AG1803-3BA00-7AA0 SIPLUS NET TIM 3V-IE DNP3 Communication Module

Where It Fits in Industrial Applications

• Designed for SINAUT and DNP3 telecontrol applications using Siemens SIMATIC S7-300 automation systems.

• 6AG1803-3BA00-7AA0 is a SIPLUS NET TIM 3V-IE DNP3 communication module based on 6NH7803-3BA00-0AA0.

• Provides an RS-232 interface for communication through conventional WAN networks or connection to compatible Modbus RTU devices.

• Provides an RJ45 Industrial Ethernet interface for communication over IP-based WAN or LAN networks.

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

Key Strengths at a Glance

• Supports open DNP3 communication for telecontrol applications and can also provide master and node functionality.

• Combines conventional RS-232 communication with IP-based Industrial Ethernet communication.

• Provides onboard processing and memory for buffering communication data and helping prevent data loss during communication interruptions.

• Integrates into the Siemens S7-300 system using the standard S7-300 module format.

• Supports SINAUT diagnostic and service functions for monitoring module status, communication connections, and transmission buffers.

Technical FAQs

1. What is Siemens 6AG1803-3BA00-7AA0?

6AG1803-3BA00-7AA0 is a Siemens SIPLUS NET TIM 3V-IE DNP3 communication module based on 6NH7803-3BA00-0AA0.

2. What communication protocol does the TIM 3V-IE DNP3 support?

The module supports the open DNP3 protocol for telecontrol communication and can also be integrated into SINAUT-based automation architectures.

3. Which Siemens controller platform is this module designed for?

The module is designed for integration with SIMATIC S7-300 systems using the S7-300 module format.

4. What communication interfaces are provided?

The module provides one RS-232 interface and one RJ45 Industrial Ethernet interface.

5. What is the RS-232 interface used for?

The RS-232 interface can be used to connect an external modem for communication over conventional WAN networks or to connect a compatible Modbus RTU slave device to an S7-300 system.

6. What is the purpose of the RJ45 interface?

The RJ45 interface is used for data transmission through IP-based networks, including compatible WAN and LAN architectures.

7. Does the module provide data buffering?

Yes. The TIM 3V-IE DNP3 includes its own processor and memory for buffering communication data, helping retain data during communication-link or communication-partner failures.

8. What power supply does the module require?

The module uses an external 24 V DC supply. The specified maximum current consumption is approximately 0.2 A.

9. What environmental conditions does the SIPLUS version support?

The module is specified for operation from -25 °C to +70 °C and uses conformal coating. The SIPLUS design also provides enhanced resistance to specified chemically active environmental conditions.

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

The S7-300 configuration, DNP3 or SINAUT communication architecture, RS-232 application, Industrial Ethernet network, power supply, and existing STEP 7/SINAUT configuration should be verified before replacement.