Siemens 6GK5101-1BC00-2AA3 SCALANCE X101-1LD Ethernet Media Converter

The Siemens 6GK5101-1BC00-2AA3 is an unmanaged SCALANCE X101-1LD industrial media converter. It connects 10/100 Mbps copper Ethernet to 100 Mbps single-mode fiber networks and supports redundant 24 V DC power.

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Description

Siemens 6GK5101-1BC00-2AA3

SCALANCE X101-1LD | Industrial Ethernet Media Converter | 10/100 Mbps RJ45 to 100 Mbps Single-Mode Fiber | Unmanaged | PROFINET Compatible

Product Detailed Description

The Siemens 6GK5101-1BC00-2AA3 is a SCALANCE X101-1LD unmanaged Industrial Ethernet media converter designed to connect copper-based Ethernet networks with single-mode fiber-optic networks. It provides one 10/100 Mbps RJ45 electrical port and one 100 Mbps single-mode fiber-optic BFOC port.The converter enables industrial Ethernet communication over longer distances, with an optical transmission range of up to 26 km depending on the fiber used. It supports PROFINET-compatible securing collars, LED diagnostics, and a configurable error-signaling contact for network status monitoring.The device also features redundant 24 V DC power supply connections and is suitable for DIN rail, wall, or S7-300 rail mounting. It is designed for industrial network installations requiring reliable copper-to-fiber conversion.

Technical Specifications

Parameter Specification
Brand Siemens
Model 6GK5101-1BC00-2AA3
Product Type Industrial Ethernet Media Converter
Product Series SCALANCE X-100
Product Designation SCALANCE X101-1LD
Ethernet Copper Port 1 × RJ45, 10/100 Mbps
Fiber-Optic Port 1 × 100 Mbps single-mode BFOC
Fiber Transmission Range Up to 26 km, depending on fiber type
Optical Wavelength 1310 nm
Optical Sensitivity -35 dBm minimum receiver sensitivity
Network Management Unmanaged
Diagnostic Functions LED indicators, configurable error-signaling contact
Power Supply Redundant 24 V DC
Permitted Supply Voltage 18–32 V DC
Maximum Current Consumption 0.12 A
Power Loss 3 W
Operating Temperature -10 to +60 °C
Protection Rating IP30
Mounting 35 mm DIN rail, wall, or S7-300 rail
Dimensions (W × H × D) 40 × 125 × 124 mm
Net Weight 0.55 kg
Country of Origin Germany
Replacement Model No confirmed direct successor

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Important Application Note

This model uses a single-mode BFOC fiber connection, not a standard RJ45-to-SC or RJ45-to-LC interface. Confirm the fiber connector, optical specifications, and transmission distance before ordering. Siemens documentation specifies a maximum optical range of up to 26 km depending on the fiber used.

Applications

Industrial Automation & Control Machinery & Equipment
• Industrial Ethernet network extension • Production line network connections
• PROFINET network infrastructure • Automated machinery communication
• PLC network connectivity • Remote equipment networking
• Copper-to-fiber network conversion • Industrial machine monitoring
• Distributed control networks • Manufacturing equipment integration
Power & Electrical Systems Industrial Applications
• Power plant communication networks • Factory automation
• Substation Ethernet connectivity • Process automation
• Electrical control system networking • Industrial network infrastructure
• Remote monitoring connections • Long-distance data transmission
• Control cabinet network integration • Industrial facility communications

Additional information

Warranty :

12 Month

Lead Time

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