6AV2181-8XP00-0AX0 SIMATIC SD Memory Card 2GB HMI Storage | Siemens

The Original New Siemens 6AV2181-8XP00-0AX0 SIMATIC SD Memory Card is a 2 GB Secure Digital storage medium designed for use with Siemens SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels, KTP Mobile Panels (2nd Generation), and compatible PCs. This industrial-grade SD card provides reliable data storage and transfer for HMI projects, system backups, and application data. Featuring wear leveling technology for extended lifespan, a write-protection switch, and compliance with ATEX and IECEx hazardous area certifications, this memory card is suitable for demanding industrial automation environments. The card supports up to 10,000 insertion cycles and operates across a wide temperature range.

Core Engineering Highlights:
2 GB memory capacity | Secure Digital (SD) card format | 3.3V DC supply voltage (max. 3.6V) | 100 mA typical current consumption | 600 Mbit/s max. read/write transmission rate | Wear leveling technology | Write-protection switch | 10,000 typical insertion cycles | ATEX Zone 2 & 22 | IECEx Zone 2 & 22 | 0°C to +55°C operating temperature | 32 x 24 x 2.1 mm | Approx. 3 g weight | Germany origin | RoHS compliant

Key Features:

• Original New Siemens 6AV2181-8XP00-0AX0 memory card

• 2 GB storage capacity for HMI projects, application data, and system backups

• Secure Digital (SD) card format with 9-pin device-side interface

• Wear leveling technology distributes write operations evenly across memory cells for extended lifespan

• Integrated write-protection switch prevents accidental data overwriting (effectiveness depends on the host device)

• 600 Mbit/s typical read/write transmission rate for fast data transfer

• 10,000 typical insertion cycles for durable field use

• ATEX Zone 2 & 22 and IECEx Zone 2 & 22 certified for use in potentially explosive atmospheres

• cULus Class I Zone 2, Division 2 and FM Class I Division 2 approved

• Marine approvals including GL, ABS, BV, DNV, LRS, NK, PRS, and CCS

• CE, UL, cULus, KC, EAC, and RoHS compliant

• Wide operating temperature range: 0°C to +55°C

• Storage temperature range: –25°C to +70°C

• 95% relative humidity tolerance (non-condensing)

• Compact dimensions: 32 mm x 24 mm x 2.1 mm

• Lightweight: approx. 3 g

Applications:

• HMI project storage and application data for SIMATIC Comfort Panels

• System backup and restore for KTP Mobile Panels (2nd Generation)

• Data logging and recipe storage in industrial automation systems

• Firmware updates for compatible HMI devices

• Data transfer between HMI panels and PCs with SD card slots

• Industrial environments requiring ATEX or IECEx certification

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Important Compatibility Notes:

• Designed for: SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels, KTP Mobile Panels (2nd Generation), and PCs with compatible SD card slots

• Not suitable for: MP177, MP277, MP377, Mobile Panel 277 (classic panels)

• Not compatible with: S7-1500 PLCs — this HMI-specific SD card is not detected as a SIMATIC card in S7-1500 CPUs

• TIA Portal: Compatible with TIA Portal V11 or higher

System Compatibility:

• Siemens SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels (all variants)

• KTP Mobile Panels (2nd Generation)

• PCs with standard SD card slots

• TIA Portal engineering framework (V11 or higher)

• Windows-based operating systems for PC use

Related Products:

• 6AV6671-1CB00-0AX2 – SIMATIC MM Memory Card 128 MB (predecessor)

• 6AV6671-8XB10-0AX1 – SIMATIC SD Memory Card 512 MB

• 6AV2181-8XP00-0AX0 – SIMATIC SD Memory Card 2 GB (current model)

• 6AV6881-0APA0-0AA0 – SIMATIC SD Indoor Card 32 GB

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