Siemens SIMATIC NET CP 1623 PCI Express Module 6GK1162

Product Description

The Siemens 6GK1162-3AA00 is a CP 1623 PCI Express communication processor from the SIMATIC NET portfolio, engineered to provide high-performance Industrial Ethernet and PROFINET connectivity for PC-based automation systems. Installed directly in a PCIe x1 slot, it delivers hardware-based communication independent of the host CPU, ensuring stable and deterministic data exchange.

Designed for industrial PCs and engineering workstations, this module integrates seamlessly with Siemens HARDNET-IE S7 and S7-REDCONNECT software environments. Its integrated two-port Ethernet switch allows flexible network topologies without additional external switching hardware, making it well suited for control rooms, automation servers, and data acquisition systems.

Industrial Application Context

The 6GK1162-3AA00 is commonly used in production control systems, manufacturing execution interfaces, and PC-based automation platforms where reliable PROFINET IO and Industrial Ethernet communication is essential. By handling communication tasks in dedicated hardware, it improves system responsiveness and long-term stability in continuous operation environments.

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