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Siemens SCALANCE X200 Industrial Ethernet Switch
Model: 6GK5208-0BA10-2AA3
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6GK5208-0BA10-2AA3 — Siemens SCALANCE X200 Industrial Ethernet Switch
The Siemens SCALANCE X200 is the standard managed industrial Ethernet switch for PROFINET automation networks in Saudi Arabia, connecting SIMATIC PLCs, SINAMICS drives, SIPROTEC protection relays, ET 200SP distributed I/O, and operator HMI panels into reliable deterministic communication networks. The -40°C to +70°C operating temperature range without forced cooling, combined with DIN-rail mounting and 24 V DC supply, makes it directly compatible with industrial cabinet environments across Saudi Arabia's process plants, substations, and manufacturing facilities where consumer-grade switches fail due to temperature and vibration.
The X200 supports PROFINET ring topology using MRP (Media Redundancy Protocol) with network recovery times under 200 ms — typically transparent to PROFINET communication in continuous industrial processes. TIA Portal hardware catalog integration allows switch configuration alongside PLC and I/O hardware without a separate network management tool, and LLDP topology discovery enables TIA Portal to automatically map the complete PROFINET network, making switch port faults immediately visible in the system diagnostics display. PROFINET CC-A conformance certification guarantees interoperability with all PROFINET devices from any manufacturer.
In Saudi Arabia, SCALANCE X200 switches are the standard network infrastructure in TIA Portal-engineered automation projects at ARAMCO, SABIC, NWC, and SEC facilities. Standardisation on SCALANCE X200 across projects eliminates compatibility testing and simplifies spare parts management for panel builders and system integrators.
Razz Middle East supplies SCALANCE X200 switches for PROFINET projects in Saudi Arabia with network topology design, TIA Portal hardware configuration, and commissioning support.
Technical Specifications
Full specifications for the 6GK5208-0BA10-2AA3
- Ports
- 8 × 10/100 Mbit/s Fast Ethernet RJ45
- Topology
- Linear, star, ring (RSTP / PROFINET MRP)
- Ring Recovery
- <200 ms (MRP)
- Supply
- 24 V DC (9.6–60 V)
- Temperature
- -40 to +70°C
- Enclosure
- IP30, DIN rail TS35
- Management
- PROFINET, SNMP, web browser
- Standard
- IEEE 802.3, PROFINET CC-A
Key Features & Benefits
- PROFINET MRP ring topology with <200 ms recovery eliminates single-cable-break network outages in continuous process automation, typically transparent to PROFINET communication cycles.
- TIA Portal hardware catalog integration allows switch configuration alongside PLC and I/O hardware without a separate network management tool, reducing engineering time on automation projects.
- LLDP topology discovery enables TIA Portal to automatically map the complete PROFINET network, making switch port faults and disconnected devices immediately visible in system diagnostics.
- -40°C to +70°C operating temperature without forced cooling handles Saudi Arabia's outdoor cabinet and process plant environments where consumer-grade equipment fails.
- Dual 24 V DC power feed inputs support redundant power architecture, eliminating a single-point-of-failure in the network power supply for mission-critical PROFINET applications.
- PROFINET CC-A conformance certification guarantees interoperability with all PROFINET devices from any manufacturer, ensuring compatibility in multi-vendor automation projects.
- Port-level diagnostics accessible from TIA Portal shows active/inactive port state and cable fault indicators, enabling rapid isolation of network connectivity problems.
Industrial Applications in Saudi Arabia
- PROFINET network infrastructure in S7-1500 PLC-based automation panels for ARAMCO and SABIC process plants, connecting PLCs, ET 200SP I/O, and SINAMICS drives.
- Industrial Ethernet ring topology for NWC water treatment facilities, where MRP ring redundancy eliminates single-cable-break outages interrupting pump and dosing control.
- Machine-level PROFINET switching in Saudi OEM machine panels, where the X200's DIN-rail form factor and 24 V DC supply integrate directly into the machine cabinet.
- Field junction box network nodes in ARAMCO process areas, where the extended temperature range handles 50°C+ outdoor enclosure ambient conditions.
- NEOM industrial zone PROFINET IRT network infrastructure for precision manufacturing automation requiring deterministic communication for coordinated multi-axis drives.
- Substation automation PROFINET networks connecting SIPROTEC relays, SICAM RTUs, and SENTRON power meters at SEC and industrial substations.
- Panel builder network infrastructure stock for TIA Portal automation projects, where standardisation on SCALANCE X200 simplifies spare parts management.
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