Brand: Siemens

Siemens 6XV1878-5TN15 IE TP Cord M12/RJ45 Industrial Ethernet Cable

Name: Siemens 6XV1878-5TN15 Ethernet Cable – Datasheet & Quote
Brand: Siemens

Description

Overview

The Siemens 6XV1878-5TN15 is a pre-assembled Industrial Ethernet twisted-pair patch cord from Siemens’ SIMATIC NET cabling range, terminated with a 180-degree M12 X-coded connector on one end and a 180-degree RJ45 connector on the other, delivered in a 15-metre length. The cable is purpose-built to connect industrial network devices such as SCALANCE switches, remote I/O, and field-mounted Ethernet nodes to standard RJ45 network infrastructure, bridging the gap between ruggedized field wiring and conventional IT equipment.

With engineering support in Muscat, Seven Star LLC supplies the Siemens 6XV1878-5TN15 cable with manufacturer documentation. Automation integrators and plant maintenance teams across Muscat, Sohar, and Salalah rely on Seven Star LLC to source genuine Siemens cabling, avoiding the signal degradation and connector failures associated with non-original aftermarket cable assemblies.

Engineering Design

The Siemens 6XV1878-5TN15 uses a 4-pair twisted, shielded flexible cable construction rated for the mechanical flexing and vibration common in industrial installations, terminated at the factory with connectors molded and tested to Siemens’ IP-rated environmental sealing standard. The M12 X-coded connector supports the higher data rates required by modern Industrial Ethernet protocols, while its threaded locking mechanism resists the vibration-induced disconnection that can occur with standard push-fit connectors in rotating or mobile equipment environments.

The permitted cable outer temperature range of -30°C to +80°C after assembly, combined with the cable’s flexible jacket, allows the 6XV1878-5TN15 to be routed through cable trays and conduit runs in both indoor control rooms and semi-exposed field locations without special protection. The factory-terminated, pre-tested design eliminates the need for field termination, reducing both installation time and the risk of a poorly crimped connector introducing intermittent network faults.

Key Features

The Siemens 6XV1878-5TN15 combines rugged mechanical construction with plug-and-play installation convenience, and the following features summarize why automation engineers specify genuine Siemens cabling for critical network links:

Factory-terminated M12 X-coded and RJ45 connectors eliminate field termination errors and reduce installation time.
Threaded M12 locking connector resists vibration-induced disconnection in rotating or mobile equipment applications.
4-pair shielded twisted construction supports the data rates required by modern Industrial Ethernet protocols.
Wide permitted operating temperature range of -30°C to +80°C suits both indoor and semi-exposed installations.
Flexible cable jacket eases routing through cable trays and conduit in tight panel and machine layouts.
180-degree cable outlet on both connectors minimizes bend radius stress at the termination point.
15-metre length suits typical field-device-to-switch cable runs without unnecessary splicing.
Genuine SIMATIC NET manufacturing ensures compatibility and performance consistency across a plant’s network infrastructure.

Industrial Applications

The Siemens 6XV1878-5TN15 is used to connect SCALANCE industrial switches, remote I/O modules, and field-mounted Ethernet devices to plant automation networks across manufacturing, process, and utility facilities. In Oman, this cable class is commonly specified for district cooling plant control network wiring, water treatment SCADA field connections, and petrochemical facility distributed control system network links where rugged, factory-terminated cabling reduces installation risk on critical automation infrastructure.

Backed by manufacturer datasheet documentation, Seven Star LLC distributes SIMATIC NET cabling to automation integrators and EPC contractors throughout the Sohar and Salalah economic zones, supporting both new control system installations and cable replacement on existing Siemens automation networks across Muscat. Reliable, genuine cabling is a foundational element of the network integrity that plant automation systems depend on throughout the GCC.

Technical Specifications

The table below summarizes the key parameters of the Siemens 6XV1878-5TN15 Industrial Ethernet cable.

Parameter	Specification
Model	Siemens 6XV1878-5TN15
Product Type	IE TP Cord M12-180/RJ45-180
Connector 1	M12, X-coded, 180-degree cable outlet
Connector 2	RJ45, 180-degree cable outlet
Cable Length	15.0 m
Construction	4-pair twisted, shielded, flexible
Temperature Range	-30°C to +80°C (assembled)
Application	SIMATIC NET Industrial Ethernet field wiring

Why Choose Seven Star LLC for Siemens Industrial Ethernet Cables

An industrial Ethernet patch cord’s connector type, cable length, and IP-rated construction matter more in a plant environment than in a typical office, since a standard commercial cable exposed to vibration, moisture, or mechanical stress fails far sooner than a genuine industrial-rated cord designed for that duty. Seven Star LLC confirms the correct M12/RJ45 cable configuration and length against your specific installation before order confirmation, drawing on our trusted Siemens suppliership across Oman and the wider GCC. We also support automation and network installation projects across Sohar and Salalah with bulk cable kitting alongside SCALANCE networking hardware, so a wireless or wired network project ships as one coordinated package, and our team can advise on cable grade selection where washdown exposure or continuous flexing at a cable-carrier application genuinely demands more than a standard-duty industrial cord.

Request a Quote for Siemens 6XV1878-5TN15 IE TP Cord M12/RJ45 Industrial Ethernet Cable

Working closely with plant engineers in the region, Seven Star LLC supports formal RFQ submissions, confirms lead time at quotation, and can provide the full technical datasheet for the Siemens 6XV1878-5TN15 cable on request. Contact the Seven Star LLC instrumentation division for genuine SIMATIC NET cabling and application engineering support across Muscat, Sohar, and Salalah.

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About brand

Siemens is the German technology group whose industrial products include SIMATIC controllers and HMIs, SINAMICS drives, SIRIUS and SENTRON switching and protection devices, SIPROTEC protection relays, SITRANS process instruments, SCALANCE networks and process analysers. It was founded in Berlin on 12 October 1847 by Werner von Siemens and the precision mechanic Johann Georg Halske as Telegraphen-Bauanstalt von Siemens & Halske, to build Siemens's newly designed pointer telegraph. Siemens AG is headquartered in Munich and listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange; its energy business was spun off as Siemens Energy in 2020.

Siemens company profile

Founded	12 October 1847, Berlin, Germany, as Telegraphen-Bauanstalt von Siemens & Halske, with 10 employees
Founders	Werner von Siemens (1816–1892) and Johann Georg Halske (1814–1890)
First product	The pointer telegraph designed by Werner von Siemens
Headquarters	Munich, Germany (Siemens AG)
Ownership	Public company listed in Frankfurt; Siemens Energy (2020) and Siemens Healthineers are separately listed companies
Businesses acquired that appear in our range	Moore Products (bought in 2000; APACS and QUADLOG control systems), Applied Automation (Maxum process gas chromatographs); small industrial gas turbines such as the SGT-300 came with Alstom's industrial turbine business in 2003
Product families	SIMATIC S7 PLCs, ET 200 distributed I/O and HMI panels, TIA Portal software, SINAMICS drives, SIMOTICS motors, SIRIUS and SENTRON low voltage devices, SIVACON switchboards, SIPROTEC relays, SITRANS instruments, SCALANCE network components, building technology valves and sensors

Milestones

1847: Siemens & Halske starts work in Berlin with 10 employees.
1848: The company wins the contract for Europe's first long-distance telegraph line, Berlin to Frankfurt am Main.
1856: 330 employees, two-thirds of them working on telegraph networks in Russia.
1866: Werner von Siemens describes the dynamo-electric principle, the basis of the electric generator.
1958 onwards: The SIMATIC name is used for Siemens industrial automation; S7 PLCs follow in the 1990s and S7-1500 in 2012.
2020: Siemens Energy is spun off and listed separately.

Choosing Siemens automation products

A Siemens order number (MLFB) identifies the exact product: 6ES7 is SIMATIC automation, 6AV is HMI, 6GK is industrial communication, 6SL is SINAMICS drives, 3R is SIRIUS control and 5SY is SENTRON miniature circuit breakers. For PLCs, S7-1200 is the compact controller for small machines, S7-1500 is the current mid-to-high range controller, and S7-300 and S7-400 are older platforms still running in many plants; S7-300 is being phased out, so spares and migration to S7-1500 are common requests. When replacing a CPU or module, the full order number including the version digits matters, because firmware and hardware versions affect compatibility with the existing project.

Where Siemens products are used

In Oman and the GCC, Siemens automation runs in oil and gas, power and desalination plants, water networks, cement and process industries. Maxum gas chromatographs analyse gas composition in gas plants and refineries, SIPROTEC relays protect substations, SGT-300 turbines drive generators and compressors, and Siemens building valves are used in HVAC systems.

Siemens products we list

Family	Examples
SIMATIC controllers and I/O	S7-1500, CPU 1515-2 PN, S7-1200, CPU 1214C, S7-300, S7-400H CPU 412-5H, ET 200SP, IM 153-2
HMI and networking	KTP700 Basic, TP700 Comfort, TP1200 Comfort, SCALANCE XC208, SCALANCE WAM766, PROFIBUS OLM
Drives, motors and power distribution	SINAMICS G120C, SINAMICS G120X, 1LA7 motor, SIVACON S8, SIPROTEC 7SJ85, 5SY4510-7 MCB
Process instruments	SITRANS P320, MAG 5100W, SITRANS TH320, SITRANS TS500, SITRANS TR200
Maxum II analyser spares	FID 302A detector, FPD II assembly, filament detector, Model 50 valve, SYSCON kit, air bath heater
APACS and QUADLOG spares	QLCCM24AAN, QLSAMBAN, QLSDM024DCCBN, 39SAMCAN, 16137-151 M-BUS cable
Building technology	VPI46 PICV, VPF44, QFM1660 sensor

Ordering Siemens products: what we need

Send the full order number from the label (for example 6ES7214-1AG40-0XB0) and, for PLC and HMI parts, the hardware and firmware version (FS and V numbers). For Maxum II and APACS spares, send the Siemens part number such as 2021651-002. For drives, add the motor power and supply voltage.

Facts checked against Siemens's published history timeline, October 2026.

FAQ

Questions about the Siemens 6XV1878-5TN15 IE TP Cord M12/RJ45

Answers from our engineering team on installation, compatibility and integration.

01Why use a factory-terminated cable instead of field-terminating connectors?

Factory termination eliminates crimping and assembly errors that can introduce intermittent network faults, and it significantly reduces installation time compared to field-terminating M12 and RJ45 connectors on site.

02What makes the M12 connector suitable for industrial environments?

The M12 X-coded connector uses a threaded locking mechanism that resists vibration-induced disconnection, which is important in rotating machinery or mobile equipment applications where standard connectors could loosen over time.

03What is the operating temperature range of this cable?

The permitted cable outer temperature range after assembly is -30°C to +80°C, allowing use in both indoor control rooms and semi-exposed field installations.

04What devices is this cable typically used to connect?

It is commonly used to connect SCALANCE industrial switches, remote I/O modules, and field-mounted Ethernet devices into a plant's automation network infrastructure.

05Is Seven Star LLC an experienced supply partner for Siemens products?

Yes. Seven Star LLC is an experienced supplier of Siemens in Oman and the GCC, supplying genuine SIMATIC NET cabling and automation components with manufacturer documentation.