SIEMENS 6GK5853-2EA10-2AA1 Industrial Ethernet Switch

SIEMENS 6GK5853-2EA10-2AA1 SCALANCE MUM853-1 Industrial 5G Ethernet Router (Remote Communication Gateway)

 

 

Product Description

The SIEMENS 6GK5853-2EA10-2AA1 is a SCALANCE MUM853-1 (A1) industrial 5G router, used for remote industrial communication and secure networking.

It is not a simple Ethernet switch—this is a high-end industrial cellular router / edge communication gateway that connects factory equipment to remote networks via:

• 5G / 4G / 3G mobile networks
• Private 5G networks
• VPN-secured industrial remote access

Key Specifications (confirmed Siemens data)

• Brand: Siemens
• Order Number: 6GK5853-2EA10-2AA1
• Series: SCALANCE MUM853-1 (A1)
• Type: Industrial 5G router / remote network gateway
• Ethernet Ports: 4 × RJ45 (10/100/1000 Mbps)
• Mobile Communication: 5G / LTE / 4G / 3G
• SIM: 1 × micro SIM + eSIM support
• Antennas: 4 × SMA connectors
• Security: VPN, Firewall, NAT, IPv6
• Power Supply: 24 V DC (redundant input support)
• Operating Temperature: approx. -30°C to +60°C
• Protection Class: IP30 industrial enclosure

What it actually does

This device is used to:

• Connect PLC / HMI / SCADA systems to remote sites
• Provide secure VPN tunnels over 5G/4G networks
• Enable remote maintenance of industrial machines
• Connect factories to cloud platforms or central control rooms
• Support private 5G industrial networks

System Role (Simple)

PLC / HMI / Drives / Sensors
→ Ethernet (RJ45)
→ SCALANCE MUM853 router (this device)
→ 5G / LTE network
→ Remote SCADA / cloud / engineering station

Key Features

• High-speed industrial 5G communication
• Secure VPN (encrypted remote access)
• Firewall + NAT for network protection
• Supports private + public mobile networks
• 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports for local devices
• Designed for harsh industrial environments
• Remote management via SINEMA RC platform

Typical Applications

• Remote monitoring of industrial plants
• Oil & gas pipeline systems
• Power station remote diagnostics
• Wind farm / renewable energy monitoring
• Factory remote maintenance
• Smart manufacturing / Industry 4.0 systems

Advantages

• Eliminates need for wired long-distance networking
• Strong cybersecurity (VPN + firewall built-in)
• Enables cloud + remote industrial control
• Supports modern Industry 4.0 architecture
• Works in harsh environments (-30 to +60°C)
• Multi-network redundancy (5G + Ethernet)

Important Notes

• Not PLC ❌
• Not I/O module ❌
• Not industrial switch ❌
• It is a secure industrial router / communication gateway ✔

Precautions

• Requires proper antenna installation for stable 5G signal
• SIM card configuration must match carrier/network
• VPN setup required for secure remote access
• Industrial cybersecurity configuration strongly recommended
• Must follow Siemens SCALANCE network design guidelines