XE02-2AB0 brings PROFINET to SINAMICS G115D at 2.2kW FSB fanless via the XE0x catalog path. XE02 is brand-new to the G115D lineup — the XE0x sub-series now reaches the FSB entry power, and it does so with full PROFINET capability from day one. Same 7.12kg fanless FSB hardware as XE42 AB0 and 1XA22 AB0, same 11.8A overload. The XE0x catalog digit is the only distinction.

Why choose PROFINET at 2.2kW?

2.2kW is the most common G115D power rating in logistics applications — it covers the vast middle of a conveyor system: accumulation zones, merge units, diverts, lift stations. PROFINET at this power level connects each zone into a single Ethernet network where the PLC can monitor load, speed, temperature, and energy consumption per drive in real time. The integrated 2-port switch enables daisy-chain topology — no external switches per drive zone. PROFIsafe runs STO over the same Ethernet cable. For a distribution center with 200+ drive zones, wiring simplicity and diagnostics visibility compound quickly.

How does XE02-2AB0 relate to XE42-2AB0?

Same hardware, different catalog digit. Both are 2.2kW fanless FSB G115D drives with PROFINET — XE02 belongs to the XE0x sub-series, XE42 to the XE4x sub-series. Mechanically, electrically, and functionally identical. The sub-series distinction is Siemens catalog organization — XE0x and XE4x coexist as parallel commercial paths within the XE family, just as 1XA0x and 1XA2x coexist within 1XA. Procurement teams can cross-reference XE02 and XE42 interchangeably.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can XE02-2AB0 be used in a daisy-chain topology?

Yes. The integrated 2-port PROFINET switch supports line topology — drive A connects to drive B, drive B to drive C, and so on. No external Ethernet switches required between adjacent drives. For ring redundancy, configure MRP — the ring self-heals within 200ms on a cable break.

Does XE02-2AB0 support EtherNet/IP?

Yes. The G115D PROFINET interface supports both PROFINET IO and EtherNet/IP — the drive auto-detects the protocol from the controller. This makes XE02-2AB0 viable in Rockwell Automation architectures without protocol converters.