The 6SL3520-1XA00-5AB0 is the 0.55 kW PROFINET variant in the G115D FSA frame — a step up from the 0.37 kW entry point for conveyor zones that need slightly more torque without moving to a larger enclosure. It delivers 1.7 A rated output (3.4 A overload) from a 380–480 V 3-phase supply, with PROFINET IO and PROFIsafe integrated over a single Ethernet cable.

What does the 0.55 kW rating cover that 0.37 kW does not?

The 0.55 kW (1XA00-5AB0) provides roughly 50% more continuous torque than the 0.37 kW variant — enough for wider roller conveyors (1–1.5 m zones), incline belt segments with modest gradients, and accumulation zones where multiple packages may stack. The overload headroom (3.4 A peak) handles start-up inertia from heavier roller beds. For conveyor zones under 1 m carrying individual items, the 0.37 kW variant is usually sufficient; step up to 0.55 kW when the zone width, product weight, or duty cycle increases.

Why PROFINET on a small distributed drive?

PROFINET on the FSA frame means even the smallest conveyor zones can participate in a plant-wide Ethernet architecture. The AB0 interface enables remote parameterization from TIA Portal — no walking the line with a keypad. PROFIsafe delivers STO (SIL 3 / PL e) without discrete safety wiring. And EtherNet/IP support means the same drive works on Rockwell PLC networks — one hardware SKU for mixed-vendor plants. For conveyor OEMs standardizing on PROFINET across all drive sizes, this variant eliminates the communication protocol gap at the low-power end.

FSA frame: passive cooling and IP65 for demanding environments

Like all FSA-frame G115D drives, the 0.55 kW variant uses natural convection cooling — no fan to clog, wear out, or replace. The IP65-rated enclosure (380 × 216 × 129 mm, 4.9 kg) mounts directly on the machine frame, withstands dust and water jets, and operates from -30°C to +55°C ambient. The 24 V DC control supply draws approximately 250 mA — budget this per drive when sizing the control panel power supply for multi-zone conveyor systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this compatible with the 0.55 kW AS-Interface variant (XH20-5)?

Mechanically and electrically, yes — both deliver the same 0.55 kW / 1.7 A rated output from the same FSA hardware platform. The difference is the communication interface: XH20-5 uses AS-Interface (AF0) for two-wire bus control, while 1XA00-5AB0 uses PROFINET (AB0) with PROFIsafe. Choose based on the plant's fieldbus architecture.

Can I use this drive without a Siemens PLC?

Yes. The AB0 PROFINET variant supports EtherNet/IP for Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLC environments, and can be controlled via standard PROFINET IO from any compliant controller. TIA Portal is recommended for commissioning but not required for runtime operation.

What geared motor does this pair with?

The G115D is designed for direct mounting to SIMOGEAR 2KJ8 geared motors in IE3 (asynchronous) or IE4 (synchronous reluctance) efficiency classes. Select the motor gear ratio to match your conveyor speed and torque requirements.