Overview
The 6ES7513-1RL00-0AB0 is a Siemens Unclassified module with DNS support enabled, two ports, and MRP Automanager per IEC 62439-2 Edition 2.0 for network redundancy. It communicates via Modbus TCP and IPv4 at 100 Mbps, drawing 5.7 W, and measures 35 mm wide, 147 mm high, 129 mm deep at 430 g.
Function & operation
This module acts as a network interface with MRP Automanager capability, enabling ring redundancy per IEC 62439-2 Edition 2.0 — critical for high-availability industrial networks where a single cable break must not drop communication. The two ports support Modbus TCP and IPv4 at 100 Mbps, with LLDP for topology discovery and SNMP for network management, plus UDP for multicast or datagram traffic.
Applications
Typical deployment is in industrial Ethernet rings where MRP redundancy is specified — for example, on machine cells, conveyor systems, or process skids that require deterministic failover under 200 ms. The Modbus TCP and IPv4 stack fits into mixed-protocol environments where legacy Modbus devices coexist with modern IP-based controllers.
Market & positioning
Within the Siemens portfolio this module sits in the Unclassified category, but its feature set — MRP Automanager, Modbus TCP, IPv4, LLDP, SNMP — aligns it with network interface modules for S7-1500 or ET 200SP systems that need redundant ring topology. It is specified by controls integrators who require a compact, DIN-rail-mounted device with both MRP redundancy and Modbus TCP gateway capability in a single unit.
Lifecycle & availability
The evidence does not list an official lifecycle status for the 6ES7513-1RL00-0AB0. For sourcing, submit an RFQ to confirm current availability and lead time; this module may be in active production or subject to phase-out depending on Siemens' product roadmap.