{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"6GT2823-0AA00","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"6GT2823-0AA00","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/6GT2823-0AA00","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/6GT2823-0AA00","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SIMATIC RF200 handheld reader RF210M, integrated RFID write/read unit RF210R, RS422 interface with 2 m spiral cable, 13.56 MHz, 0–20 mm range, IP54.","salesMarkdown":"The Siemens 6GT2823-0AA00 is a SIMATIC RF200 handheld reader — the RF210M model — with an integrated RFID write/read unit (RF210R) inside the same housing. It operates at 13.56 MHz and communicates via an RS422 interface through a permanently attached M12 8-pole connector on a spiral cable that extends from 2 m to 3.5 m usable length. The read range is 0 to 20 mm, and it is designed for RF200 / ISO 15693 transponders. Power is supplied at 24 V through the communication module — there is no separate power input on the handheld itself. The 3-color LED display gives operator feedback without needing to look at a screen. Programming is done via function blocks FB 45/55 and an ident profile, so it integrates into a SIMATIC controller environment using standard TIA Portal blocks. ## Where it fits on the line This is a handheld reader, not a fixed-mount tunnel gate. It is suited for manual scan stations, tool crib check-out, work-in-progress tracking on a cart, or any point where an operator brings the reader to the tag. The IP54 rating means it handles dust and splashing water — fine for a dry assembly line or a warehouse floor, but not for washdown zones. The spiral cable keeps the reader tethered to the control cabinet or a wall-mounted junction box; the M12 connector is the standard 8-pole pinout for RS422, so it mates directly to a SIMATIC RF120C communication module or equivalent. The 26 mm depth and 195 mm × 140 mm footprint are the reader body dimensions — the spiral cable adds reach but no panel-space demand. Mount the communication module on a DIN rail inside the enclosure; the reader lives on the outside, connected by the cable. The maximum drop height of 1.5 m gives some floor-impact tolerance if the operator drops it, but it is not a shock-rated industrial tool. The 0–20 mm read range is the working distance from the reader face to the transponder. That is a short-range, high-reliability zone — the operator must bring the reader within 20 mm of the tag. It is not a walk-by portal. The 13.56 MHz HF band gives good performance around metal and liquids compared to UHF, which matters if the tagged item is a metal pallet or a liquid container. The maximum transfer rate of 26.5 kbit/s is the raw air-interface speed for ISO 15693 and ISO 18000-3 protocols. That is sufficient for reading a single tag UID plus a few data bytes per scan — typical for part-ID or tool-tracking applications. The reader is not multitag-capable, so it reads one tag at a time; do not plan it for bulk pallet reads. That covers most indoor factory environments but not freezer applications below -20 °C or hot outdoor storage above +60 °C.","metaTitle":"Siemens 6GT2823-0AA00 SIMATIC RF210M Handheld Reader, 13.56","metaDescription":"Siemens SIMATIC RF200 handheld reader RF210M with integrated RFID write/read unit RF210R. RS422 interface, M12 8-pole, 2 m spiral cable. IP54, 13.56 MHz, range 0–20 mm. Active life","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["RFID & Auto-ID"],"specifications":{"Depth":"26 mm","Range":"0 ... 20 mm","Width":"195 mm","Height":"140 mm","During Storage":"-25 ... +60 °C","lifecycle_stage":"mature","During Operation":"-20 ... +50 °C","Type Of Programming":"Function blocks FB 45/55, ident profile","protection class IP":"IP54","Design Of The Display":"3 color LED","Type Of Current Supply":"24 V via communication module","Design Of The Interface":"M12 8-pole with RS422 at spiral cable, which is permanently fixed to the reader","Height Of Fall / Maximum":"1.5 m","Suitability For Operation":"RF200/ISO 15693 transponder, to connect to communication modules via spiral cable with usable length of 2 m to 3.5 m","Operating Frequency / Rated Value":"13.56 MHz","Product Feature / Multitag-Capable":"No","Product Function / Of The Software":"Function blocks for execution of ISO15693 transponders","Protocol / With Radio Transmission":"ISO 15693, ISO 18000-3","Transfer Rate / With Radio Transmission / Maximum":"26.5 kbit/s"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$589.28","priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/4169089515995f7f2ae5ab7a118956b6.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=578125&mlfb=6GT2823-0AA00","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/6GT2823-0AA00/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the read range of this handheld reader?","answer":"The read range is 0 to 20 mm. The operator must bring the reader face within 20 mm of the ISO 15693 transponder to read or write."},{"question":"What interface does it use to connect to a controller?","answer":"It uses an RS422 interface via an M12 8-pole connector on a permanently attached spiral cable. The cable usable length is 2 m to 3.5 m. Power is supplied at 24 V through the communication module, not through a separate power input on the reader."},{"question":"Can this reader handle multiple tags at once?","answer":"No. The product feature explicitly states it is not multitag-capable. It reads one transponder at a time."},{"question":"What is the IP rating and where can it be used?","answer":"IP54. It is protected against dust ingress and splashing water from any direction. Suitable for dry indoor factory or warehouse environments, but not for washdown or outdoor exposure."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/6GT2823-0AA00","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/6GT2823-0AA00 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}}