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The Siemens 6FX8002-1AA01-1AD0 is a pre-assembled RS-232-C signal cable from the MOTION-CONNECT 800PLUS series, configured as 4x (2x0.18) C with an outer diameter of 6.7 mm and a cable length of 3 m. It carries UL/CSA approval and meets DESINA requirements, making it suitable for trailable (drag-chain) installations on SINAMICS drives and SIMOTICS servo axes.
The 1AD0 length suffix designates the 3 m variant of the 6FX8002-1AA01 base type — select this length when the RS-232-C interface distance between the SINAMICS drive and an external programming device or operator panel is within 3 m, avoiding excess cable management overhead. The MOTION-CONNECT 800PLUS construction with its trailable rating means the cable withstands continuous flexing in drag-chain applications; if the installation is static, the standard MOTION-CONNECT 500 variant is a lower-cost alternative. UL/CSA dual listing covers both US and Canadian machine-builder requirements without separate cable certification.
| Part number | 6FX8002-1AA01-1AD0 |
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| Brand | Siemens |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Siemens and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
| EAN | 4034106439002 |
| Communication | RS-232-C |
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| Shipping weight | 0.715 kg |
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| HS code | 85444290 |
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| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | 16 Nov |
| Stock | In stock |
| Series | MOTION-CONNECT 800PLUS |
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| Cable Type | RS-232-C signal cable, pre-assembled |
| Core Configuration | 4x (2x0.18) C |
| Outer Diameter (Dmax) | 6.7 mm |
| Length | 3 m |
| Application | Trailable (drag-chain compatible) |
| Approvals | UL/CSA, DESINA |
| Country of Origin | SK (Slovakia) |
| Net Weight | 0.215 kg |
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Ask us for the datasheetThe tariff (HS) code on file for 6FX8002-1AA01-1AD0 is 85444290.
The EAN (GTIN) of 6FX8002-1AA01-1AD0 is 4034106439002.
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