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SYSTEM POSITION
PC-level realtime network path
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
CP 1616 provides the PC-side processing and switched Ethernet connection required for PROFINET IO controller or device operation.
POSITIONINGPC-based PROFINET IO communication
ORDERING CODE6GK1161-6AA00 · retain as one complete identifier
OFFICIAL TECHNICAL DATA · 08 SIGNAL POINTS
MODULE TYPEPCI communication processor
CENTRAL NODECP 1616PCI → PROFINET IO
INTEGRATED SWITCH4-port real-time switch
PCI REQUIREMENT32-bit short, master-capable
HARDWARE DETECTIONAutomatic detection supported
SYSTEM CONNECTIONPCI host + RJ45 network links
Controller / devicePROFINET IO controller and device operation.
Real-time switchingConnects end devices or network components.
System integrationAutomatic recognition in the industrial PC.
ORDERING NOTEThe complete Siemens article number identifies this CP 1616 hardware version; no separate public suffix decoder is provided.
03APPLICATION
CONSTELLATION
Where this communication path fits
Machine networks · Real-time PC and field links.
Production lines · Coordinated PROFINET IO.
Machine builders · PC control and diagnostics.
Retrofit projects · Documented replacement.
RECOMMENDED MODEL TRACKS · TWO SOURCING FAMILIES
Siemens
Industrial communication
6GK1161-6AA02 6GK1160-4AA01 6GK1561-1AA01 6GK1562-1AA00 6GK1571-1AA00 6GK7343-1EX30-0XE0 6GK7342-5DA03-0XE0 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 6GK5204-2BB10-2AA3 6GK5208-0BA00-2AC2 6GK5216-0BA00-2AA3 6GK5213-3BD00-2AB2 6GK5124-0BA00-2AC2 6GK5201-3BH10-2BA3 6GK5108-0BA00-2AC2 6GK5116-0BA00-2AC2 6GK5206-2BS00-2AC2 6GK5201-3JR10-2BA6 6GK5216-0HA00-2AS6 6GK7443-1EX20-0XE0
Beckhoff
PC-based automation
EL1008 EL2008 EL3008 EL4008 EL1809 EL2809 EL3314 EL3054 EL6695 EK1100 EK1122 BK1120 KL1408 KL2408 KL3204 CP6706-0001-0040 C6030-0060 CX9020-0111 CX5130-0125 CX2040-0120
Reference models support sourcing context; confirm compatibility from the complete article number and system documentation.