{"product_id":"siemens-s7-200-pc-ppi-cable-6es7901-3cb30-0xa0","title":"Siemens S7-200 PC\/PPI Cable - 6ES7901-3CB30-0XA0","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSiemens 6ES7901-3CB30-0XA0 SIMATIC S7-200 PC\/PPI Programming Cable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis programming cable provides reliable communication between your PC and S7-200 PLC. The \u003cstrong\u003e6ES7901-3CB30-0XA0\u003c\/strong\u003e enables programming, monitoring, and data exchange with serial connectivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Technical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer \u0026amp; Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Siemens \u003cstrong\u003e6ES7901-3CB30-0XA0\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e PC\/PPI Multi-Master Programming Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e SIMATIC S7-200 PLC series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePC Interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e RS-232 serial port (9-pin D-sub male)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePLC Interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e RS-485 via S7-200 programming port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnector Angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90-degree connector for space-saving installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaud Rates:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.6 kbit\/s, 19.2 kbit\/s, 187.5 kbit\/s (selectable via DIP switch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Protocols:\u003c\/strong\u003e PPI (10\/11 bit), Freeport (ASCII)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupported Modes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Programming, monitoring, data transfer, GSM modem support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGalvanic Isolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, between RS-232 and RS-485 sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powered directly from the S7-200 CPU (no external power needed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatus Indicators:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 LED indicators (Tx, Rx, PPI) for communication monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIsolation Voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard PLC-PC isolation level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0°C to 60°C typical for industrial use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2.5 meters standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 300 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePLC Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e All SIMATIC S7-200 CPU models (CPU 21x, CPU 22x)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e STEP 7-Micro\/WIN programming software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e GSM modem connection, Freeport communication to other devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e PPI networks with multiple masters and slaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDevice Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCs, laptops, HMI panels with serial ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage Contents \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Siemens PC\/PPI Multi-Master programming cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete with RS-232 and RS-485 connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtective packaging for connector safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternational shipping via FedEx, UPS, or DHL available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-month warranty against manufacturing defects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical support for connection and configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatibility assurance with S7-200 systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the main advantage of the Multi-Master capability?\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-Master allows multiple programming devices (PCs, HMIs) to communicate on the same PPI network simultaneously, enabling flexible system configuration and monitoring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this cable with modern laptops lacking serial ports?\u003c\/strong\u003e You need a USB-to-serial adapter that provides a genuine RS-232 port. Many USB adapters don't fully support hardware handshaking required by this cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I configure the DIP switches for different baud rates?\u003c\/strong\u003e Switch positions: 1=ON for 187.5kbps, 2=ON for 19.2kbps, 3=ON for 9.6kbps. Typically only one switch should be ON at a time for proper operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the Freeport protocol support enable?\u003c\/strong\u003e Freeport mode allows your S7-200 to communicate with non-Siemens devices (barcode readers, printers, other PLCs) using custom ASCII protocol communication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is galvanic isolation important in industrial environments?\u003c\/strong\u003e Isolation prevents ground potential differences between your PC and PLC from causing communication errors or hardware damage, especially in electrically noisy plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e© 2025 Ubest Automation Limited. 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