XE02 makes its first appearance — and SINAMICS G115D XE0x extends below the 3kW floor for the first time. XE02-2AF0 is a 2.2kW fanless FSB distributed drive with AS-Interface. 2.2kW is the transition point from FSA to FSB in the G115D range — natural convection in the compact FSA enclosure is insufficient above 1.5kW, so 2.2kW marks the entry into the larger FSB frame with its 7.12kg thermal mass. XE02 brings the XE0x catalog path to this critical power level for the first time.

AS-Interface connects the drive to the control system over a single two-wire yellow flat cable — carrying both power and communication. No RJ45 connectors, no switches, no network topology planning. For a packaging line, an airport baggage conveyor, or an automotive assembly station where dozens of distributed drives share a common AS-i trunk, XE02-2AF0 slots into the existing infrastructure without adding Ethernet nodes.

What does XE02 add to the G115D 2.2kW lineup?

Before XE02, the 2.2kW fanless FSB was available under five parallel catalog codes: XH22/XN02 (0XH series), XE42 (XE4x sub-series), 1XA02 (1XA0x sub-series), and 1XA22 (1XA2x sub-series). XE02 is the sixth — the XE0x sub-series entry at this power level. Same 7.12kg fanless FSB hardware, same 5.9A rated / 11.8A overload output. The XE0x catalog digit is the only difference. For procurement teams facing lead-time constraints on XE42 or 1XA22, XE02 is a drop-in cross-reference — identical mechanical mounting, identical electrical connection, identical performance.

How does AS-Interface simplify distributed drive installation?

AS-Interface uses insulation-displacement technology — the yellow flat cable is pierced by gold-plated pins in the drive connector, so no cable stripping, no screw terminals, no ferrules. A single AS-i gateway can manage up to 62 drives plus I/O modules on one trunk. The drive receives speed reference and control commands digitally over AS-i, eliminating analog signal wiring and the noise susceptibility that comes with it. For machine builders standardizing on AS-Interface for both I/O and drives, XE02-2AF0 keeps the bill of materials simple — one cable type, one gateway, one engineering tool.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does XE02-2AF0 work with non-Siemens AS-i gateways?

Yes. AS-Interface is an open standard (IEC 62026-2). XE02-2AF0 appears as a standard AS-i slave on any certified AS-i master/gateway — Siemens, Pepperl+Fuchs, Bihl+Wiedemann, IFM, or others. The drive profile follows the standard AS-i motor starter profile.

What is the maximum cable length for AS-Interface?

100 meters per AS-i segment without a repeater, extendable to 300 meters with two repeaters. A single AS-i power supply can feed the gateway, the yellow cable, and all connected drives and I/O modules. XE02 receives both its control signals and 24V auxiliary power from the AS-i network.