The Siemens 6GT2801-1AA10 is an RFID reader from the SIMATIC RF300 family, designated RF310R. It reads and writes data to RFID transponders in industrial automation lines — think part tracking, tool identification, or pallet routing through a production cell. Communication is over an RS422 interface using the 3964R protocol, a Siemens-specific serial link common in older SIMATIC S7-300/400 controllers. The reader has an integrated antenna, so no external antenna cabling is needed — the whole package is 55 x 75 x 30 mm.
Environmental and mounting fit
Rated IP65, the RF310R handles washdown and dust ingress — suitable for mounting directly on a conveyor frame or machine body in a wet or dusty production area.
For a BOM line that already specifies the RF310R, the mature status is not a concern — the part is still orderable through normal Siemens distribution channels. If you are designing a new line, Siemens offers the RF300 family as a current platform, and the RF310R remains a valid choice for RS422-based installations.