Siemens 6GT2800-5DA00 SIMATIC RF350T RFID Transponder

Description

Key Technical Specifications

Product Introduction & Supply Chain Strategy

The Siemens 6GT2800-5DA00 SIMATIC RF350T is a compact, high-performance HF RFID transponder engineered for tracking tools, pallets, and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) within manufacturing lines. Operating on 13.56 MHz with 32 KB of FRAM memory, it allows high-speed read/write data logging without memory wear, even in washdown or high-vibration production zones.

This unit is Brand New Surplus. It is not used, not harvested from decommissioned assembly lines, and not refurbished. All transponders undergo strict quality verification to ensure optimal RF transmission power and memory integrity. Maintaining 6GT2800-5DA00 tags as New Surplus stock is a vital strategy for automotive assembly plants, flexible machining centers, and logistics hubs. A missing or corrupted transponder causes station read errors, halting automated conveyor routes or feeding wrong recipe data to processing cells. Sourcing genuine New Surplus inventory guarantees original read/write ranges and complete memory retentivity without paying full OEM emergency list prices.

Refurbished or used RFID transponders carry severe hidden risks: degraded antenna coils, weakened potting compound leading to fluid ingress, and thermal stress micro-cracks that cause intermittent communication loss on the line. We recently saw a manufacturing plant attempt to stretch budget by buying used RFID tags. Three months later, micro-fractures in the housing allowed coolant ingress, corrupting routing data and causing a line stoppage. The downtime cost exceeded 10x the initial tag savings. Our new parts offer an expected 10–15 year operational lifespan backed by a 1-year replacement warranty, compared to uncertain lifespan and limited coverage on used options. Our pricing reflects the investment required to secure genuine New Surplus stock globally, ensuring seamless traceability and optimal total cost of ownership (TCO).

Installation & Configuration Guide

• Stage 1: Pre-Installation (Prep & Safety)
  1. Verify the mounting location on the pallet or workpiece holder is free of oil, grease, and heavy debris.
  2. Maintain recommended metal-free clearances around the transponder face to avoid RF field attenuation, or use appropriate spacer hardware if mounting flush in metal.
• Stage 2: Removal
  1. Pry or unscrew the existing damaged transponder from its carrier recess or mounting bracket.
  2. Clean the mounting recess thoroughly to ensure the replacement transponder sits flush.
• Stage 3: Installation (Clone & Seat)
  1. Position the new 6GT2800-5DA00 transponder into the carrier pocket or bracket.
  2. Secure with appropriate adhesive or retaining clip according to carrier enclosure specifications.
• Stage 4: Power-On & Testing
  1. Run a pallet or carrier past the SIMATIC RF300 reader head at normal operating speed.
  2. Verify that the reader’s status LED indicates successful read/write handshakes.
  3. Perform a memory write test via TIA Portal or the controller interface to confirm all 32 KB FRAM blocks read and write cleanly without CRC errors.

6GT2800-5DA00

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Firmware/Software Versions & Upgrade Notes

• Recommended System Integration: Fully compatible with all SIMATIC RF300 series readers (e.g., RF310R, RF340R, RF380R) and ASM communication modules.
• Compatibility Restrictions: High-speed SIMATIC RF300 protocol mode must be selected in the reader configuration to utilize the full data throughput of the 32 KB FRAM memory.
• Swap Warning: When replacing transponders on active production carriers, ensure process data from the old transponder is backed up to the PLC controller memory or rewritten to the new transponder prior to sending the carrier back into the automated routing loop.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Is this Siemens 6GT2800-5DA00 RFID transponder brand new or a refurbished pull?

A: This transponder is 100% New Surplus / Original New stock. It has never been deployed in an active production facility, pulled from decommissioned tooling, or refurbished. It ships in original factory packaging and undergoes physical and RF testing prior to dispatch.

Q: Why should we avoid buying used or refurbished RFID transponders?

A: Industrial transponders endure constant thermal cycling, chemical exposure, and mechanical vibration. Used or refurbished tags often have compromised epoxy potting or micro-fractured internal antenna joins that cause intermittent signal dropouts under heat or motion. New Surplus guarantees factory-fresh RF output, complete fluid seal integrity, and long-term data retention.

Q: What is the main advantage of FRAM memory over standard EEPROM in this tag?

A: FRAM (Ferroelectric RAM) allows virtually unlimited write cycles (>10^10) and extremely fast write times without execution delays. Unlike EEPROM, which wears out after repeated writes and requires delay times per block, FRAM allows real-time data recording at full conveyor speeds.

Q: Can this transponder be mounted directly onto metal surfaces?

A: Directly mounting standard transponders onto flat metal can dampen the RF signal. If installing in or on a metal carrier, ensure proper isolation spacers are used or mount it flush within a pre-machined mounting pocket designed for RF300 tags to maintain nominal read/write range.

Q: What warranty coverage is provided with this New Surplus part?

A: We back this 6GT2800-5DA00 transponder with a comprehensive 1-Year replacement warranty. If any memory corruption or hardware communication failure occurs within 12 months under standard operating conditions, we replace the unit immediately from our warehouse inventory.