Siemens PN/CAN Link gateway from Profinet to CAN/CANopen Part number 6BK1620-0AA00-0AA0

Product Overview

The Siemens 6BK1620-0AA00-0AA0 is a communication gateway — the SIMATIC PN/CAN LINK — designed to connect PROFINET networks with CAN and CANopen fieldbuses. It enables direct data exchange between a PROFINET controller and CAN/CANopen devices, making it ideal for hybrid automation systems where modern Ethernet-based networks must coexist with established CAN-based field equipment.

Key Features

• Gateway between PROFINET and CAN / CANopen networks
• Supports CAN 2.0A/B and CANopen (CiA 301 / CiA 302)
• CANopen Manager, CANopen Slave, and transparent CAN communication modes
• Two PROFINET ports (RJ45) plus one CAN port (9-pin Sub-D)
• Industrial 24 V DC power supply with protection against reverse polarity, overvoltage, and short circuits
• DIN-rail or wall mounting for flexible cabinet integration
• IP20 housing — suitable for protected areas inside electrical cabinets
• Firmware-upgradeable for extended functionality

Technical Specifications

• Article Number: 6BK1620-0AA00-0AA0
• Product Type: SIMATIC PN/CAN LINK Gateway
• PROFINET Interfaces: 2 × Ethernet RJ45
• CAN Interface: 1 × Sub-D 9-pin (CAN 2.0A/B)
• Supported Protocols: PROFINET IO, CAN, CANopen (CiA 301 / CiA 302)
• Operating Modes: CANopen Manager, CANopen Slave, CAN transparent
• Supply Voltage: 24 V DC (20.4–28.8 V allowable)
• Electrical Protection: Reverse-polarity, overvoltage, short-circuit protection
• Mounting: DIN-rail or wall mountable
• Ambient Temperature: Suitable for standard industrial indoor cabinet environments
• Ingress Protection: IP20
• Weight: approx. 0.225 kg

Compliance & Standards

• Supports CANopen standards CiA 301 and CiA 302
• Meets PROFINET industrial communication requirements
• CE, RoHS and WEEE compliant
• Suitable for use in industrial control cabinets

Applications

The SIMATIC PN/CAN LINK gateway is designed for installations requiring seamless interoperability between PROFINET-based PLCs and CAN or CANopen devices. Typical applications include machine automation, factory automation, building systems, utility networks, and vehicle or mobile-equipment interfaces. It is especially valuable when integrating existing CAN/CANopen devices into a modern PROFINET infrastructure or when running mixed-technology networks.