Connecting Cables; Standard Cables - Siemens SIMATIC RF186C Operating Instructions Manual

Appendix
A.2 Connecting cables
A.2

Connecting cables

A.2.1

Standard cables

Available cables
● Connecting cable / extension cable M12 ↔ M12 for RF200, RF300, RF600, MV400 and
MV500
l = 2 m, 5 m, 10 m, 20 m, 50 m
Note: The connection to MV500 is also possible with the CM adapter cable for MV500
(6GF3500-8BA12).
● Industrial Ethernet cable
● 24 V supply voltage
Maximum cable length
The RF18xC/RF18xCI can be operated with any reader configuration with a maximum cable
length of 50 m. In some situations, longer connecting cables up to 1000 m are possible.
Please note that a transfer speed of 115.2 kBd can only be guaranteed for a max. cable
length of 700 m. The current consumption of the connected reader must however be taken
into account. You will find further information in the relevant system manuals.
Joining more than two cables to form a long cable should be avoided due to the additional
contact resistances.
Pin assignment
Table A- 1
164
Connecting cable/extension cable M12 ↔ M12
M12 connector (male) M12 connector (female)
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
SIMATIC RF185C, RF186C, RF188C, RF186CI, RF188CI
Operating Instructions, 06/2019, C79000-G8976-C512-02