VLX-F231-B6 Interface module

Key Benefits at a Glance

Up to 4 sensors can be connected
DIN rail mounting
PROFIBUS interface

Product photo: Interface module VLX-F231-B6

Dimensions: Interface module VLX-F231-B6

Note

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Technical data of VLX-F231-B6

Interface module with PROFIBUS interface for SmartRunner

Installation

DIN rail mounting

MTTF_d		180 a
Mission Time (T_M)		10 a
Diagnostic Coverage (DC)		0 %

Operating voltage	U_B	10 ... 30 V DC
Power consumption	P₀	≤ 3.6 W (without read heads)

Connection of		control system
Interface type		PROFIBUS DP V1
Transfer rate		max. 12 MBit/s , Automatic baud rate detection
Data output format		binary code
Bus termination resistor		switchable

Connection of		sensor
Interface type		RS-485
Transmission method		half duplex
Transfer rate		230 kBit/s
RS485 termination resistor		switchable
Refresh cycle of read head		1 ms

Emitted interference		EN 55011, cl. A: 2007
Noise immunity		EN 61000-6-2:2005

CCC approval

CCC approval / marking not required for products rated ≤36 V

Operating temperature		-40 ... 85 °C (-40 ... 185 °F) , no moisture condensation
Storage temperature		-40 ... 85 °C (-40 ... 185 °F)
Relative humidity		≤ 80 %

Connection type

Interface 1: 9-pin Sub-D connector
Interface 2: terminal connection ≤ 2.5 mm²
Interface 3: Terminal connection, 2-pin

Degree of protection

IP20

Material

plastic

Installation position

any position

Mass

approx. 130 g

Dimensions

Height		111 mm (incl. plug-in screw connector)
Width		23 mm
Depth		117 mm

General Notes