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6ES7972-0CB20-0XA0 Siemens

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Description · Specifications · Product Overview

Specifications provided for reference. Verify critical details against official manufacturer documentation before installation.

Product Overview

The 6ES7972-0CB20-0XA0 is a Siemens SIMATIC PC Adapter USB designed to connect a PG/PC or notebook to SIMATIC S7-200, S7-300, S7-400 and C7 PLC systems via MPI or PROFIBUS interface, using a 5 m USB cable. It serves as a bridge between PC programming tools and PLCs for configuration, programming, and diagnostics. This adapter is end-of-life, with its successor being the USB A2 model (6GK1571-0BA00-0AA0).

Best Suited For

  • Programming/configuring SIMATIC S7-200/300/400 and C7 PLCs
  • Maintenance and diagnostics of SIMATIC S7 systems
  • PG/PC-based interfacing via MPI or PROFIBUS
  • Retrofit or legacy system support where USB A2 replacement is not available
Interfaces
RS-485 (MPI/Profibus) + USB 1.1
Input voltage
18 V.. 30 V DC (via MPI)
Power consumption
Typ. 50 mA / Max. 100 mA @ 24 V DC
Inrush current
700 mA; 8 µs
Dimensions (W×H×D)
Approx. 105 × 58 × 26 mm

Technical Specifications

I/O & Electrical

Input voltage
18 V.. 30 V DC (via MPI interface)
Power consumption
Typ. 50 mA / Max. 100 mA @ 24 V DC
Inrush current
700 mA; 8 µs

Communication & Power

Interfaces
RS-485 (MPI/Profibus) up to 1.5 Mbps; USB 12 Mbps
Safety class
Class III (IEC 60950)
EMC - Emission
Class B (EN 55022)
EMC - Burst immunity
2 kV (IEC 61000-4-4)
EMC - ESD
6 kV contact / 8 kV air (IEC 61000-4-2)
EMC - RF immunity
10 V/m 80-1000 MHz 80% AM; 10 V/m 900 MHz-1.89 GHz 50% ED (IEC 61000-4-3)
EMC - RF conducted immunity
10 V 9 kHz-80 MHz (IEC 61000-4-6)

Physical & Environmental

Dimensions (W×H×D)
Approx. 105 × 58 × 26 mm
Weight
Approx. 250 g
Degree of protection
IP 20
Operating temperature
0 °C to +60 °C
Storage temperature
-20 °C to +60 °C
Relative humidity (operation)
5 % to 80 % @ 25 °C (no dew)
Relative humidity (storage)
5 % to 95 % @ 25 °C (no dew)

Certifications

IEC 60950EN 55022 Class BEMC compliant

Conforms to IEC 60950 (safety class III). EMC tested: emission (EN 55022 Class B), burst (IEC 61000-4-4), ESD (IEC 61000-4-2), RF immunity (IEC 61000-4-3), RF conducted immunity (IEC 61000-4-6).

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