The Siemens 6GK1500-0FC10 is a PROFIBUS FC RS 485 Bus Connector featuring a \(180^{\circ }\) axial cable outlet. Part of the SIMATIC NET networking family, it uses FastConnect (FC) technology to allow quick, strip-free installation of PROFIBUS copper bus cables.
Key Technical Specifications
- Transfer Rate: Supports data speeds up to 12 Mbit/s.
- Cable Outlet: 180 deg axial (straight line routing).
- Terminating Resistor: Features an integrated slide switch that activates a terminating resistor combination with an isolating function to isolate outgoing bus segments.
- Dimensions & Weight: 16 mm (W) x 62 mm (H) x 34.5 mm (D); weighs approximately 0.104 lbs (approx. 47 grams).
- Enclosure Material: Durable plastic housing with an IP20 protection rating.
- Compatibility: Optimized for connecting PROFIBUS nodes to network segments using Industrial PCs, SIMATIC OP operator panels, and Optical Link Modules (OLM)