
The Siemens 3RK1904-2AB01 is a handheld AS-Interface (AS-i) addressing and diagnostic instrument used for commissioning and troubleshooting AS-i networks in industrial automation systems. It assigns slave addresses to active AS-i modules, intelligent sensors, and actuators conforming to the extended AS-i Specification V2.1, and provides diagnostic functions including voltage and current measurement on the AS-i bus. The device features an M12 socket for direct slave connection and supports addressing of user modules via the 3RK1901-1MA00 adapter. It is battery-powered using four IEC LR6 (NEDA15) cells and includes automatic shutdown to conserve power. Typical applications include plant commissioning, slave address assignment, parameter setting, and field-level fault diagnosis in AS-i installations used across factory automation, conveyor systems, and process plants.
Item Details
- Brand Name: Siemens
- Manufacturer: Siemens AG
- Item Type Name: AS-Interface Addressing and Diagnostic Device
- Product Family / Series: AS-Interface (AS-i)
- Product Description: AS-Interface Addressing and diagnostic unit for active AS-i modules Intelligent sensors and actuators with functionality according to V2.1 with M12 socket
- Function: Addressing and diagnosis of active AS-i modules
- Connection: M12 socket
- Compatible Adapter: 3RK1901-1MA00 (for user module addressing)
- Specification Supported: AS-i Extended Specification V2.1
- Ean: 4011209569409
- Commodity Code: 85371098
- Catalog Id: CC-IC10
- Product Group: 3721
Product Specifications
- voltage_measuring_range: 2 to 35 V
- voltage_measuring_accuracy: ±(3.5% of reading + 2 d)
- current_measuring_range: 0 to 0.1 A
- current_measuring_accuracy: ±(5% of reading + 2 d)
- power_supply: 4 x IEC LR6 (NEDA15) batteries
- auto_shutdown: approx. 10 minutes inactivity (1 minute in Data/Parameter mode)
- com_functionality: Not supported on 3RK1904-2AB01
- scope_of_supply: Device incl. 4 batteries and connection cable set (M12 male jack plug, Z236A)
Additional Details
- Country of Origin*: Germany
- Lifecycle Status: PM490: Start of final year of support
- Category: Diagnostic Equipment
- Optional Accessory: Connecting cable M12-M12, 1.5 m PUR, 3 x 0.34 mm² (3RX8000-0GF32-1AB5)
*Country of origin may vary.
Measurements
- Net Weight: 1.190 lb (approx. 0.54 kg)
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