Siemens 6FC5203-0AF01-0AA0 – SINUMERIK Operator Panel Front OP 010C
Siemens 6FC5203-0AF01-0AA0 – SINUMERIK Operator Panel Front OP 010C from the OP range. Status: discontinued by the manufacturer, no longer available new since October 2023; successor 6FC5203-0AF01-0AA1. Van Haelen supplies it refurbished or new in sealed factory packaging, with a 24-month warranty.
Also written as: 6FC5 203-0AF01-0AA0, 6FC52030AF010AA0
The Siemens 6FC5203-0AF01-0AA0 is a operator panel or industrial PC from the SINUMERIK (OP) range. Manufacturer type designation: SINUMERIK Operator Panel Front OP 010C. Status: discontinued by the manufacturer, no longer available new since October 2023; successor according to the manufacturer: 6FC5203-0AF01-0AA1. Key data: weight 6 kg, dimensions 48,30 x 31,10 x 3,80 cm, HS code 85371098. Back up the project before replacing the panel and check that the software version matches. Ask us about exchange, repair and a spare-parts pool for your installation.
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Product data
| Manufacturer | Siemens |
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| Part number | 6FC5203-0AF01-0AA0 |
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| Type designation | SINUMERIK Operator Panel Front OP 010C |
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| Series | OP |
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| Manufacturer status | discontinued by the manufacturer, no longer available new since October 2023 |
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| Successor | 6FC5203-0AF01-0AA1 |
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| HS code | 85371098 |
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| Country of origin | DE |
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| Weight | 6 kg |
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| Dimensions | 48,30 x 31,10 x 3,80 cm |
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Documentation from the manufacturer
All products of the OP series
Faults and fixes 6FC5203-0AF01-0AA0
Is the 6FC5203-0AF01-0AA0 discontinued or in phase-out?
Siemens has published a product note on this (20-12-2022): "Phase-out announcement of SINUMERIK 840D sl". Phase-out or discontinued means new units get scarce or stop; we supply the 6FC5203-0AF01-0AA0 refurbished and tested from stock, with a 24-month warranty.
Source: Siemens Industry Online Support, 20-12-2022
Siemens FAQ: SINUMERIK OP 010: Using the innovated operator panel front as replacement part?
Siemens answers this question in an FAQ for the 6FC5203-0AF01-0AA0 (27-03-2014); the link is below. If that does not solve it, or the unit is defective: we supply the 6FC5203-0AF01-0AA0 refurbished from stock, with a test report and a 24-month warranty.
Source: Siemens Industry Online Support, 27-03-2014
Siemens FAQ: TPM traffic-light type signals not visible for HMI Adv. V7.x?
Siemens answers this question in an FAQ for the 6FC5203-0AF01-0AA0 (10-01-2007); the link is below. If that does not solve it, or the unit is defective: we supply the 6FC5203-0AF01-0AA0 refurbished from stock, with a test report and a 24-month warranty.
Source: Siemens Industry Online Support, 10-01-2007
Siemens FAQ: Vertical softkeys do not work for OP010 and HMI Adv. 6.2.?
Siemens answers this question in an FAQ for the 6FC5203-0AF01-0AA0 (22-05-2003); the link is below. If that does not solve it, or the unit is defective: we supply the 6FC5203-0AF01-0AA0 refurbished from stock, with a test report and a 24-month warranty.
Source: Siemens Industry Online Support, 22-05-2003
Siemens FAQ: Operator panels: Switchover between lower and upper cases?
Siemens answers this question in an FAQ for the 6FC5203-0AF01-0AA0 (04-08-2009); the link is below. If that does not solve it, or the unit is defective: we supply the 6FC5203-0AF01-0AA0 refurbished from stock, with a test report and a 24-month warranty.
Source: Siemens Industry Online Support, 04-08-2009
Where do I find the manual of the 6FC5203-0AF01-0AA0?
From the manufacturer, free of charge: SINUMERIK 840D sl operator components - operator panels (link below). They contain the wiring diagram, LED meanings and the technical data. With every refurbished unit we supply the test report per serial number.
Source: Siemens Industry Online Support, 19-04-2016
Problems with 6FC5203-0AF01-0AA0: alarm 2100 or 2101, NCK battery
Alarm 2100 is the warning that the NCU buffer battery is nearly flat, 2101 the message that it is flat. Replace the battery with the control switched on, otherwise machine data, programs and the axis references are lost. Make a complete series start-up backup (NC, PLC, HMI) first.
6FC5203-0AF01-0AA0: operator panel dark, keys unresponsive or alarm 300xxx
A dark OP panel with the control running is usually the backlight or the panel's power supply; keys that do not respond are a worn membrane or a loose connection to the MCP/TCU. Alarms in the 300xxx range come from the drives (611D) and name the axis; look for those at the drive module, not at the panel.
What do I check when replacing a 6FC5203-0AF01-0AA0?
On SINUMERIK components the software version (NCK, HMI, MCP firmware) must match the machine; the version is shown in the diagnostics or on the rating plate. Restore the series start-up backup on a replacement NCU and check the licence (hardware-bound on 840D sl). Panels and MCPs with the same issue are interchangeable without further steps.
Fault not fixed: replace, exchange or repair the 6FC5203-0AF01-0AA0?
Replacing from stock is the fastest route when a machine is down. Van Haelen supplies the 6FC5203-0AF01-0AA0 refurbished (tested, with a test report per serial number) or new in factory packaging, with a 24-month warranty. The current lead time is shown with the condition on this page. Prefer an exchange: you get a refurbished unit straight away and return the faulty one within 14 days. Repairing your own unit is also possible: diagnosis, then a fixed price.
What information should I send for a quick diagnosis?
A photo of the rating plate (order number, product version, firmware), the exact fault code or LED state, when the fault occurs (at power-up, on enable, under load) and what you have already tried. For PLCs an export of the diagnostic buffer, for drives the parameter set. With that we can usually say the same day whether replacing, exchanging or repairing is best.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 6FC5203-0AF01-0AA0 still available?
Not new from the manufacturer any more: the 6FC5203-0AF01-0AA0 was discontinued since October 2023. Van Haelen supplies it refurbished and tested.
What is the successor of the 6FC5203-0AF01-0AA0?
According to the manufacturer it is the 6FC5203-0AF01-0AA1. A successor does not always fit an existing installation without changes; replacing like for like is often the fastest route. If in doubt, ask us.
What does refurbished mean?
Cleaned, inspected, aged or critical components replaced and tested to our test protocol for this product family. You get a 24-month warranty, a test report and a serial number label.
What should I check when replacing a 6FC5203-0AF01-0AA0?
Back up the project before replacing the panel and check that the project's software version matches the panel.
Can I exchange or repair my faulty unit?
Yes. With an exchange Van Haelen supplies a refurbished unit straight away and you return the faulty one. With a repair you first get a diagnosis and then a fixed price, with test report and warranty.