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VBA-4E3A-G4-ZE/E2 AS-Interface sensor/actuator module

Key Benefits at a Glance

  • Degree of protection IP65
  • A/B node with extended addressing possibility for up to 62 nodes
  • Flat or round cable connection (via standardized EEMS base, not included with delivery)
  • Cable piercing method for flat cable
  • Inputs for 2- and 3-wire sensors
  • Power supply of outputs from the external auxiliary voltage
  • Power supply of inputs from the module
  • Function display for bus, ext. auxiliary voltage, inputs and outputs
  • LED indicator for overload on sensor supply

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Product Compliance: Europe – CE
Product Compliance: USA - UL
AS-Interface® interface
Note

All product-related documents, such as certificates, declarations of conformity, etc., which were issued prior to the conversion under the name Pepperl+Fuchs GmbH or Pepperl+Fuchs AG, also apply to Pepperl+Fuchs SE.

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Technical data of VBA-4E3A-G4-ZE/E2

G4 module IP65, 4 inputs (PNP) and 3 electronic outputs
Node typeA/B node
AS-Interface specificationV3.0
Required gateway specification≥ V2.1
UL File NumberE223772
LED PWR/FAULTdual LED green/red
green: AS-Interface voltage
red: communication error or address 0
green/red flashing: overload sensor supply or outputs
LED AUXext. auxiliary voltage UAUX ; LED green
LED INswitching state (input); 4 LED yellow
LED OUTSwitching state (output); 3 LED yellow
Auxiliary voltage (output)UAUX24 V DC ± 15 % PELV
Rated operating voltageUe26.5 ... 31.6 V from AS-Interface
Rated operating currentIe≤ 40 mA (without sensors) / max. 240 mA
Protection classIII
Surge protectionUAUX, Uin: Over voltage category III, safe isolated power supplies (PELV)
Number/Type4 inputs for 2- or 3-wire sensors (PNP), DC
Supplyfrom AS-Interface
Voltage21 ... 31 V
Current loading capacity≤ 180 mA (TB ≤ 40 °C),
≤ 140 mA (TB ≤ 60 °C), short-circuit protected
Input current≤ 9 mA (limited internally)
Switching pointaccording to DIN EN 61131-2 (Type 2)
0 (unattenuated)≤ 3 mA
1 (attenuated)≥ 5 mA
Number/Type3 electronic outputs, PNP, overload and short-circuit proof
Supplyfrom external auxiliary voltage UAUX
Voltage≥ (UAUX - 0.5 V)
Current4 A total
OUT 1, OUT 2: 2 A per output
OUT 3: 1.5 A
Electromagnetic compatibility
Directive 2014/30/EUEN 62026-2:2013
Degree of protectionEN 60529:2000
Fieldbus standardEN 62026-2:2013
InputEN 61131-2:2007
Emitted interferenceEN 61000-6-4:2007
AS-InterfaceEN 62026-2:2013
Noise immunityEN 61000-6-2:2005
ProfileS-7.A.0
IO code7
ID codeA
ID1 code7
ID2 code0
Data bits (function via AS-Interface)InputOutput
D0 IN1 OUT1
D1 IN2 OUT2
D2 IN3 OUT3
D3 IN4 -
Parameter bits (programmable via AS-i)function
P0not used
P1not used
P2not used
P3not used
Ambient temperature-25 ... 60 °C (-13 ... 140 °F)
Storage temperature-25 ... 85 °C (-13 ... 185 °F)
Relative humidity85 % , noncondensing
Climatic conditionsFor indoor use only
Altitude≤ 2000 m above MSL
Pollution degree3
Degree of protectionIP65
Connectioncable piercing method or terminal compartment
yellow flat cable/black flat cable or standard round cable
inputs/outputs:M12 x 1.5 cable glands and cage tension spring terminals
Material
HousingPA 6 GF30
Mass350 g
Tightening torque, housing screws0.8 Nm
Dimensions
Height71 mm
Width90 mm
Length102 mm
MountingDIN rail or screw mounting