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The IP67-rated housing (anthracite PA 12) withstands washdown, dust ingress, and vibration (200 m/s²) and shock (500 m/s²) per EN 60721-3-7 Class 7M2, making it suitable for assembly lines, conveyor gates, and automated material handling where coolant or cleaning agents are present. The 3-color LED display gives immediate operational status without needing a handheld terminal. ## Range, connectivity, and mounting Maximum read range is 200 mm, adjustable via transmission power in the reader settings — actual range depends on the transponder type. The reader connects via an M12 8-pin connector supporting RS422 (up to 1000 m cable) or RS232 (up to 30 m). It is not multitag-capable, so each read cycle resolves one transponder at a time. Mounting is via four M5 screws (no DIN-rail clip). The 160 x 80 x 41 mm footprint fits standard machine-mount brackets or custom plates. Supply voltage is 24 VDC nominal (20.4 to 28.8 V range), drawing 0.16 A typical.","metaTitle":"Siemens 6GT2801-3AB20-0AX1 SIMATIC RF380R Reader, IP67, 13.5","metaDescription":"SIMATIC RF300 RF380R RFID reader, RS422/232, IP67, 13.56 MHz, 200 mm range, -25 to +70 °C, M12 8-pin. MTBF 109 years. Sourced to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":null,"categoryPath":["RFID & Auto-ID"],"specifications":{"MTBF":"109 y","Color":"anthracite","Depth":"160 mm","IECEx":"No","Width":"80 mm","at DC":"20.4 ... 28.8 V","Height":"41 mm","Typical":"0.16 A","Material":"PA 12","Mounting type":"4 x M5 screws","During Storage":"-40 ... +85 °C","Display version":"3-color LED","Range / maximum":"200 mm; Range adjustable in reader via transmission power, 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","Shock resistance":"EN 60721-3-7 Class 7 M2","Shock acceleration":"500 m/s²","Protection class IP":"IP67","at DC / Rated value":"24 V","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","with RS 232 interface / maximum":"30 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/RS232","Transfer rate / with radio transmission / maximum":"106 kbit/s"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":null,"sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=576166&mlfb=6GT2801-3AB20-0AX1","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/6GT2801-3AB20-0AX1/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the MTBF of this reader?","answer":"The listed MTBF is 109 years, calculated per Siemens reliability standards for solid-state electronics in industrial environments."},{"question":"What transponders does it work with?","answer":"It is compatible with RF300-specific transponders, ISO 15693 (MDS Dxxx family), and ISO 18000-3 tags. It operates in ISO scan mode for serial connection to a control system."},{"question":"What is the maximum read range?","answer":"The maximum range is 200 mm, adjustable via transmission power. Actual range depends on the transponder type and environmental conditions."},{"question":"How is it mounted?","answer":"It mounts using four M5 screws — no DIN-rail clip. The housing is 160 x 80 x 41 mm and weighs enough to need solid bracket support in vibration-prone locations."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/6GT2801-3AB20-0AX1","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/6GT2801-3AB20-0AX1 when reusing this data. 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