SIEMENS 6ES7157-0AC00-0XA0 SIMATIC DP, DISTRIBUTED I/O DP/PA COUPLER NON-EX-VERSION FIELD BUS COUPLER BETWEEN PROFIBUS-DP AND PROFIBUS PA DEGREE OF PROTECTION IP20

SIEMENS 6ES7157-0AC00-0XA0 SIMATIC DP, DISTRIBUTED I/O DP/PA COUPLER NON-EX-VERSION FIELD BUS COUPLER BETWEEN PROFIBUS-DP AND PROFIBUS PA DEGREE OF PROTECTION IP20

The **Siemens 6ES7157-0AC00-0XA0** is a **SIMATIC DP Distributed I/O DP/PA Coupler** designed as a non-Ex version. This field bus coupler acts as a bridge between **Profibus-DP and Profibus PA networks**, facilitating communication between them. It comes with a **degree of protection IP20**, providing basic protection against solid objects and does not have protection against water ingress.

### Key Specifications:
- **Product Code:** 6ES7157-0AC00-0XA0
- **Product Line:** SIMATIC DP
- **Functionality:** Distributed I/O DP/PA Coupler
- **Networks Supported:** Profibus-DP and Profibus PA
- **Degree of Protection:** IP20
- **Protection Level:** Basic protection against solid objects

### Overview:
- **Network Connectivity:** Acts as a field bus coupler to link Profibus-DP and Profibus PA networks for seamless communication.
- **Non-Ex Version:** Designed as a non-Ex version, suitable for non-hazardous environments.
- **Degree of Protection:** IP20 rating offers basic protection against solid objects.
- **Application:** Enables distributed I/O setups and communication between different Profibus networks.

This SIMATIC DP Distributed I/O DP/PA Coupler provides a reliable connection between Profibus-DP and Profibus PA networks, allowing for efficient data exchange in automation systems. With its IP20 degree of protection, it is suitable for non-hazardous environments where basic protection against solid objects is required.