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Siemens 6GK1561-1AA01 CP 5611 A2 PCI Card for PROFIBUS/MPI

Name: Siemens 6GK1561-1AA01
Brand: Siemens
SKU: 6GK1561-1AA01
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Siemens 6GK1561-1AA01 CP 5611 A2 PCI card for PROFIBUS/MPI.

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ManufacturerSiemens

Part number6GK1561-1AA01

Type Communications Processor CP 5611 A2

Interface PCI

Bus Speed 33/66 MHz

Voltage 3.3/5V

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Connects PG/PC to PROFIBUS/MPI 32-bit PCI interface 3.3/5V operation Supports 33/66 MHz bus speeds For older Windows applications

Product description

The Siemens 6GK1561-1AA01 is a Communications Processor (CP) 5611 A2 PCI card designed for connecting a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) or PC with a PCI bus to PROFIBUS or MPI networks. This 32-bit card operates at 3.3/5V and supports 33/66 MHz bus speeds. Please note, it does not support Windows 9x and is intended for older applications, with SIMATIC NET V8.2 software providing 32-bit support. For Windows XP and newer operating systems, the 6GK1561-2AA00 is recommended.

This communication processor is vital for establishing robust connections in industrial environments, enabling reliable data exchange between controllers and other devices on PROFIBUS or MPI networks. Its compatibility with older systems makes it a valuable component for maintaining legacy automation infrastructure.

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Technical specifications

Type	Communications Processor CP 5611 A2
Interface	PCI
Bus Speed	33/66 MHz
Voltage	3.3/5V
Data Width	32-bit
Network	PROFIBUS, MPI
OS Support	Pre-XP (32-bit with SIMATIC NET V8.2)

Common applications

Industrial automation

PLC communication

SCADA systems

Manufacturing plants

Legacy system upgrades

Compatible systems

PROFIBUS MPI 32-bit operating systems (with SIMATIC NET V8.2)

Also known as

Siemens CP 5611 A2 Siemens PROFIBUS card Siemens MPI card

Replaces / compatible with

This card is intended for older systems. For Windows XP and newer, the Siemens 6GK1561-2AA00 is the recommended successor.

Technical note

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Ensure you are using SIMATIC NET V8.2 software for 32-bit operating system support; otherwise, this card may not function correctly on modern systems.

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What operating systems does the Siemens 6GK1561-1AA01 support?

The Siemens 6GK1561-1AA01 card does not support Windows 9x. It is primarily for older applications and offers 32-bit support with SIMATIC NET V8.2 software. For Windows XP and newer, the 6GK1561-2AA00 is recommended.