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Interface module VLX-F231-B17

VLX-F231-B17
  • Up to 4 sensors can be connected
  • DIN rail mounting
  • Ethernet interface with PROFINET
  • Integrated switch

Please 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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Datasheet excerpt: Technical data of  VLX-F231-B17

Product Description
Interface module with PROFINET interface for SmartRunner
General specifications
InstallationDIN rail mounting
Functional safety related parameters
MTTFd180 a
Mission Time (TM)10 a
Diagnostic Coverage (DC)0 %
Electrical specifications
Operating voltage10 ... 30 V DC  
Power consumption≤ 3.6 W (without read heads)
Interface 1
Connection ofcontrol system
Interface typeEthernet; 100 BASE-TX
ProtocolPROFINET IO
Transfer rate100 MBit/s  
Data output formatbinary code
Interface 2
Connection ofcontrol system
Interface typeEthernet; 100 BASE-TX
ProtocolPROFINET IO
Transfer rate100 MBit/s
Data output formatbinary code
Interface 3
Connection ofsensor
Interface typeRS485
Protocolhalf duplex
Transfer rate230 kBit/s
RS485 termination resistorswitchable
Refresh cycle of read head1 ms
Standard conformity
Emitted interferenceEN 55011, cl. A: 2007
Noise immunityEN 61000-6-2:2005
Approvals and certificates
CCC approvalCCC approval / marking not required for products rated ≤36 V
Ambient conditions
Operating temperature-25 ... 85 °C (-13 ... 185 °F) , no moisture condensation
Storage temperature-40 ... 85 °C (-40 ... 185 °F)
Relative humidity≤ 80 %
Mechanical specifications
Connection typeInterface 1 & 2: RJ-45 socket, 8-pin
Interface 3: terminal connection ≤ 2.5 mm2
Interface 4: Terminal connection, 2-pin
Degree of protectionIP20
Materialplastic
Installation positionany position
Massapprox. 150 g
Dimensions
Height111 mm (incl. plug-in screw connector)
Width23 mm
Depth115 mm

Classifications

SystemClasscode
ECLASS 13.027310192
ECLASS 12.027310192
ECLASS 11.027319290
ECLASS 10.0.127319090
ECLASS 9.027319290
ECLASS 8.027319290
ECLASS 5.127310290
ETIM 9.0EC003015
ETIM 8.0EC003015
ETIM 7.0EC003015
ETIM 6.0EC003015
ETIM 5.0EC003015
UNSPSC 12.143211711

Details: VLX-F231-B17

Product Documentation: VLX-F231-B17

Language Selection:
Brief InstructionsLanguageFile TypeFile Size
Brief Instructions - Function BlockENGPDF773 KB
Manuals
ManualENGPDF1529 KB

Approvals: VLX-F231-B17

Language Selection:
Declaration of ConformityCertificate No.LanguageFile TypeFile Size
EU Declaration of Conformity (P+F) / EU-Konformitäterklärung (P+F)DOC-4191CALLPDF33 KB
UK Declaration of Conformity (P+F) / UK-Konformitäterklärung (P+F)DOC-6631ALLPDF217 KB

Software: VLX-F231-B17

Language Selection:
Device Description Files/DriversRelease InfoFile TypeFile Size
GSDML file for SmartRunner Profinet Gateway VLX-F231-B17 / GSDML-Datei für SmartRunner Profinet Gateway VLX-F231-B172019-07ZIP4 KB
SmartRunner functionblock TIA15 / SmartRunner Funktionsbaustein TIA152021-06ZIP240 KB

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