{"product_id":"siemens-6gk1503-3cb00-profibus-optical-link-module-olm-g12-v4-0","title":"Siemens 6GK1503-3CB00 PROFIBUS Optical Link Module OLM\/G12 V4.0","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe Siemens 6GK1503-3CB00 is a high-performance OLM\/G12 V4.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e0 Optical Link Module designed to transition PROFIBUS RS485 electrical signals into glass fiber optic medium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis conversion is essential for industrial networks that span large physical distances or operate in high-interference environments where copper cabling is susceptible to electromagnetic noise or ground potential differences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBy utilizing fiber optics,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe 6GK1503-3CB00 provides complete galvanic isolation between network segments and supports various network topologies,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eincluding line,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estar,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand redundant ring configurations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIts integrated signal regeneration ensures that data telegrams remain crisp and error-free across the entire communication bus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eTechnical Performance and Module Metrics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThis module is engineered for DIN rail mounting and features a ruggedized housing built for long-term reliability in specialized industrial cabinets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eInterfaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1 x RS485 electrical port (9-pin Sub-D) and 2 x Optical ports (4 x BFOC sockets).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eTransmission Distance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUp to 2,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e850 meters using standard multimode glass fiber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eTransmission Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAutomatically detects PROFIBUS speeds from 9.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e6 kbit\/s up to 12 Mbit\/s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eRedundancy Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSupports the creation of fault-tolerant optical rings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eDiagnostic Tools:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIntegrated signaling contact and a measuring output (analog voltage) for fiber signal quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eSupply Voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e24V DC (redundant power supply inputs supported).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e39.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e5 mm (W) x 112 mm (H) x 74.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e5 mm (D).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eNet Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e34 kg.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eGross Packaged Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e95 kg.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eOperational Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0 °C to +60 °C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eIndustrial Network Architectures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eLong-Distance Factory Backbones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eIn massive manufacturing plants where standard copper PROFIBUS segments are limited to 100–1000 meters depending on speed,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe 6GK1503-3CB00 enables high-speed 12 Mbit\/s communication over several kilometers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis allows for centralized control of remote I\/O stations without the need for multiple repeaters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eOutdoor and High-EMC Environments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eBecause fiber optic cables are immune to lightning-induced surges and electromagnetic interference from large motors or high-voltage switchgear,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethis module is frequently deployed in mining,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewater treatment,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand outdoor crane systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt effectively eliminates the risk of hardware damage caused by lightning strikes on communication lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eRedundant Critical Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eFor infrastructure where communication failure is not an option—such as tunnel ventilation or chemical process control—the 6GK1503-3CB00 can be configured in an optical ring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf a fiber optic cable is severed,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe module instantly reroutes traffic through the secondary channel,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emaintaining continuous operation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eHazardous Area Segmentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe module is utilized to provide complete electrical separation between \"safe zone\" control rooms and hazardous processing areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe glass fiber connection ensures that no electrical energy can be transferred between segments,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eenhancing the overall safety profile of the automation system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siemens","offers":[{"title":"Default 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