{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"6GT2801-1BA10-0AX2","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"6GT2801-1BA10-0AX2","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/6GT2801-1BA10-0AX2","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/6GT2801-1BA10-0AX2","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SIMATIC RF300, RF310R (GEN2) RFID reader, RS422 interface (3964R), IP64, -25 to +70 °C, 55x75x30 mm, integrated antenna, ATEX/IECEx Zone 2/22.","salesMarkdown":"The Siemens 6GT2801-1BA10-0AX2 is a SIMATIC RF300 RF310R GEN2 RFID reader with an integrated antenna, operating at 13.56 MHz. It communicates via an RS422 interface using the 3964R protocol, and is designed for connecting to RF300, ISO 15693, and MOBY E transponders. The read range reaches 60 mm, though the actual distance depends on the specific transponder type in use. This is a fixed-mount reader for industrial identification applications — tracking workpieces on a conveyor, identifying pallets in a warehouse, or verifying tooling in a machining center. The IP64 rating means it is dust-tight and protected against splashing water, suitable for factory-floor environments where occasional washdown or coolant mist is present but not high-pressure jets. The 60 mm maximum read range is the headline figure, but it is range-dependent on the transponder — a larger or higher-gain tag will reach further than a small on-metal tag. For a sourcing decision, confirm the transponder type on your BOM against the Siemens compatibility list before committing the line. The reader draws 0.06 A typical at 24 VDC. The M12 8-pin connector carries both power and RS422 communication. Verify that your communication module or PLC interface supports RS422 (3964R) — this is not a standard RS232 or RS485 drop-in. The maximum cable length for the RS422 interface is 1000 m, which gives flexibility for distributed reader placement across a large facility. Data transfer rate over the air reaches 106 kbit/s maximum, with typical read access at 0.13 ms per byte and write access at 0.13 ms per byte. ## ATEX/IECEx certification for hazardous areas This variant carries ATEX marking II 3 G Ex ec IIB T4 Gc and II 3 D Ex tc IIIC T80 °C Dc, plus IECEx certification. That means it is approved for use in Zone 2 (gas) and Zone 22 (dust) hazardous areas — common in chemical, pharmaceutical, and grain-handling facilities. The increased safety (ec) protection type means the reader is designed to prevent arcs, sparks, or hot surfaces under normal operation. ## Mounting and mechanical integration The housing measures 55 mm wide, 75 mm deep, and 30 mm high, in Ti gray PA 12 plastic. It fastens with four M5 screws — no DIN-rail clip, so plan for direct panel or bracket mounting. The IP64 enclosure means no additional enclosure is required for dust and splash protection, but the M12 connector must be properly torqued to maintain the seal. Shock resistance is rated to EN 60721-3-7 Class 7 M2 at 500 m/s², and vibration resistance at 200 m/s². This is sufficient for mounting on machinery with moderate vibration — think conveyor drives or packaging machines, not a stamping press without isolation.","metaTitle":"Siemens 6GT2801-1BA10-0AX2 SIMATIC RF310R Reader, 13.56 MHz,","metaDescription":"Siemens SIMATIC RF300 RF310R GEN2 RFID reader. RS422 interface, 13.56 MHz, 60 mm range, IP64, ATEX/IECEx Zone 2/22. Active production. Sourced to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["RFID & Auto-ID"],"specifications":{"MTBF":"273 a","Color":"Ti gray","Depth":"75 mm","IECEx":"Yes","Width":"55 mm","at DC":"20.4 ... 28.8 V","Height":"30 mm","Material":"PA 12","During Storage":"-40 ... +85 °C","Display Version":"5-color LED","Range / Maximum":"60 mm; Range is dependent on transponder type: observe http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/67384964","lifecycle_stage":"mature","During Operation":"-25 ... +70 °C","During Transport":"-40 ... +85 °C","Fastening Method":"4 x M5 screws","Shock Resistance":"EN 60721-3-7 Class 7 M2","at 24 V / typical":"0.06 A","Shock Acceleration":"500 m/s²","at DC / rated value":"24 V","protection class IP":"IP64","for IECEx / as marking":"EX: II 3 G Ex ec IIB T4 Gc, II 3 D Ex tc IIIC T80 °C Dc","Vibrational Acceleration":"200 m/s²","Suitability For Operation":"RF300, ISO 15693 and MOBY E transponder, for connecting to communication modules, EX: II 3 G Ex ec IIB T4 Gc, II 3 D Ex tc IIIC T80 °C Dc","Type Of Electrical Connection":"M12, 8-pin","Product Feature / Silicon-Free":"Yes","for RS 422 interface / maximum":"1000 m","Operating Frequency / Rated Value":"13.56 MHz","Product Feature / Multitag-Capable":"No","Protocol / With Radio Transmission":"RF300 specific, ISO 15693, ISO 18000-3, ISO 14443","For Read Access / Per Byte / Typical":"0.13 ms","For Write Access / Per Byte / Typical":"0.13 ms","Standard For Interfaces / For Communication":"RS422","Transfer Rate / With Radio Transmission / Maximum":"106 kbit/s"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/c5ab4070e80b1869dd6d340cadd10a07.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=1091053&mlfb=6GT2801-1BA10-0AX2","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/6GT2801-1BA10-0AX2/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the MTBF of this reader?","answer":"The listed MTBF is 273 years, calculated per Siemens' standard methodology. This indicates a very reliable design suitable for continuous-duty industrial applications."},{"question":"Will this reader drop into a panel specified for a Siemens S7-1200 digital input module like 6ES7221-1BH32-0XB0?","answer":"No, these are completely different device classes. The 6ES7221-1BH32-0XB0 is a 24 VDC digital input module for the S7-1200 PLC with IP20 protection and a DIN-rail mount. The 6GT2801-1BA10-0AX2 is an RFID reader with IP64, an M12 connector, and RS422 interface — it mounts with M5 screws, not on a DIN rail. There is no direct interchangeability without rewiring and reconfiguring the communication interface."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/6GT2801-1BA10-0AX2","citationPolicyUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/llms.txt","source":"AO Ctrl","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"AO Ctrl\" and link https://aoctrl.com/siemens/6GT2801-1BA10-0AX2 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","lastPublished":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","indexable":true}}