What it is and where it goes
The Siemens 6GT2898-0AC00 is a SIMATIC RF600 wide-range power supply built for direct deployment at the process — not tucked away in a climate-controlled cabinet. It takes 100 to 240 V AC single-phase input and delivers a regulated 24 V DC output at 3 A, with the whole assembly sealed to IP67. That means it handles washdown, dust, and condensation right where the readers are, which is exactly what the RF600 system demands.
What the ratings mean for fit
Rated output is 3 A continuous over a 0 to 3.9 A range — the 3 A figure is the design point, not a peak. Free convection cooling (no fan) means you mount it with clearance around the fins; the 85 mm wide by 175 mm deep by 35 mm tall footprint fits on a machine frame or bracket via four M5 screws. The input side terminates in a Schuko CEE 7/7 plug on a 2 m cable — standard European wall outlet. Output side gives you two M12 4-pin A-coded female connectors, so you can power two readers directly without a junction box. Galvanic isolation between input and output is SELV/PELV per EN 60950, and the unit carries UL 60950 and CSA 22.2 No. 950 approvals — it's accepted in North American and European installations. Protection Class II (double-insulated) means no earth connection required on the supply side. Overvoltage protection clamps the output at nominal +20 % typ., and short-circuit protection is permanent, so it recovers automatically after a fault clears.
Lifecycle and sourcing reality
This part is listed as Active in production — no end-of-life notice, no last-time-buy window. It's a mature, steady-state SKU in the Siemens RF600 family. Sourcing is straightforward: quoted to order against an RFQ, with no supply constraints typical of phase-out parts. Same part, different passport — genuine is genuine, and this one carries CE, UL, and CSA marks for global installations.
Compliance and documentation
Emitted interference meets EN 61000-6-3 and EN 55011 Class B, so it's suitable for residential and light-industrial environments without additional filtering. Safety approvals cover EN 60950, UL 60950, and CAN/CSA 22.2 No. 950. The unit is rated for operation from -25 to +75 °C and storage from -40 to +85 °C — wide enough for unheated warehouses or outdoor enclosures.