What it is and what it connects
The Siemens 6GT2815-0BH10 is a pre-assembled coaxial cable belonging to the SIMATIC RF600 family, specifically the antenna connecting cable between an RF600 reader and a UHF antenna. It carries a characteristic impedance of 50 Ω and is rated for a maximum operating voltage of 1000 V, with a fixed length of 1 m. Both ends terminate in R-TNC (female, straight) connectors, so the cable is a direct drop-in for reader-to-antenna runs that use this interface — no field termination required.
Cable construction and environmental fit
The cable is designated LMR-195, with a solid copper inner conductor, PE dielectric, and a braided shield made of tin-plated copper wires. Rated IP65, the assembly withstands washdown and outdoor exposure — relevant for RFID gates in logistics yards, dock doors, or production lines where the reader or antenna is not in a sealed cabinet. Fire behavior is flame-resistant per UL/NEC and CSA CMR / FT4 (applies to the cable only, not the plug), so it passes plenum-rated cable tray requirements in North American installations.
Electrical performance and mechanical limits
Attenuation at 900 MHz is 0.365 dB/m, which over the 1 m length means a total loss of roughly 0.37 dB — negligible for UHF RFID read range. Minimum bend radius is 12.7 mm for a single bend and 50.8 mm for repeated flexing — tight enough for routing inside a junction box or along a machine frame.
Lifecycle and sourcing posture
For a BOM line that calls out 6GT2815-0BH10, the fit is direct: 50 Ω characteristic impedance, R-TNC interfaces, 1 m length, and IP65 rating match the SIMATIC RF600 reader-to-antenna application. Sourcing is quoted to order against an RFQ.