Siemens 6GK1161-3AA00 Ethernet Communication Interface Module

Siemens 6GK1161-3AA00 Ethernet Communication Interface Module is a CP 1613 A2 PCI card that provides an Industrial Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) connection for a PC-based programming or diagnostics setup. This 32-bit PCI interface card installs in a PCI slot and uses an RJ-45 Ethernet port to communicate with devices on the Industrial Ethernet network via the ITP (Industrial Transfer Protocol) and the SIMATIC NET software environment. It is designed to link a PG/PC to SIMATIC controllers over HARDNET-IE S7 environments and S7-RedConnect, enabling programming, data exchange, diagnostics, and monitoring between a PC and Siemens controllers. Typical applications include engineering workstations on the factory floor requiring direct, standards-based Ethernet communication with Siemens PLCs and other automation components. Key specifications include a PCI card form factor with a 32-bit architecture and support for 10/100 Mbps Industrial Ethernet through an RJ-45 interface; the CP 1613 family is the underlying technology enabling these PC-to-Ethernet connections in legacy Siemens automation setups.