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It operates at 13.56 MHz with a maximum transfer rate of 106 kbit/s, and its read access time per byte is typically 0.13 ms — fast enough for part tracking on a conveyor line without slowing the product flow. The reader draws 0.06 A typical at 24 VDC, with a supply range of 20.4 to 28.8 V, so it tolerates the voltage sag common on long cable runs in an industrial panel. ## IP67 and environmental fit Rated IP67, the housing and M12 8-pin connector withstand washdown, dust, and hose-directed water — suitable for food-and-bev lines, washdown zones, or outdoor gantry applications where a standard IP20 reader would fail. Shock resistance per EN 60721-3-7 Class 7 M2 at 500 m/s² and vibrational acceleration of 200 m/s² mean it survives the vibration from nearby presses or conveyors without losing read reliability. ## Mounting and mechanical details The housing measures 55 x 75 x 30 mm (W x D x H) in PA 12 material, Ti gray color, fastened with 4 x M5 screws — a standard bolt pattern that fits most machine frames or bracket mounts. This is the special variant with a rotated base plate (90°), designed for scan-mode installations where the antenna orientation needs to be perpendicular to the standard mounting — useful when the transponder passes sideways rather than head-on. The RS422 interface supports cable runs up to 1000 m, so the reader can be mounted at the point of use while the controller sits in a remote cabinet. The product status is Active, with a listed MTBF of 273 years — a reliability figure that supports continuous 24/7 operation in a production environment without frequent swap-outs.","metaTitle":"Siemens 6GT2801-1BA20-0AX1 SIMATIC RF310R RFID Reader, IP67,","metaDescription":"Active Siemens SIMATIC RF300 RFID reader with RS422 interface, IP67, -25 to +70°C, 55x75x30 mm, integrated antenna. MTBF 273 a. Sourced to order. RFQ for lead time.","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":"No","Width":"55 mm","at DC":"20.4 ... 28.8 V","title":"6GT2801-1BA20-0AX1","Height":"30 mm","Material":"PA 12","description":"SIMATIC RF300; Reader RF310R (GEN2) with RS422 interface (3964R); IP67, -25 to +70 °C, 55x 75x 30 mm, with integrated antenna; special variant with rotated base plate (90°) scan mode.","During Storage":"-40 ... +85 °C","Display Version":"3-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":"IP67","Vibrational Acceleration":"200 m/s²","Suitability For Operation":"RF300 and ISO 15693 Transponder (MDS Dxxx), for serial connection to control systems (Scan Mode)","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","For Read 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,"stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/70fc5c256f7a3edc00903b5f9cd34b71.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=1027183&mlfb=6GT2801-1BA20-0AX1"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the MTBF for this reader?","answer":"The listed MTBF is 273 years. This is a calculated reliability figure based on component stress analysis, indicating a very low expected failure rate under normal operating conditions."},{"question":"What transponders does this reader work with?","answer":"It is designed for RF300-specific and ISO 15693 transponders (MDS Dxxx), and also supports ISO 18000-3 protocol. Range depends on the transponder type — refer to Siemens support document 67384964 for specific range values."},{"question":"What connector type does this reader use?","answer":"It uses an M12 8-pin connector for the RS422 interface. This is a standard industrial connector that is field-serviceable with common tools, and supports cable runs up to 1000 m."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/6GT2801-1BA20-0AX1","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/6GT2801-1BA20-0AX1 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-08-11T15:51:03.652Z","lastPublished":"2026-08-11T15:51:03.652Z","indexable":true}}