
Pepperl Fuchs VBA-4E1A-KE3-ZEJ/SR
AS-Interface safety module
- MPN
- VBA-4E1A-KE3-ZEJ/SR
- Category
- Safety at Work
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What is the Pepperl Fuchs VBA-4E1A-KE3-ZEJ/SR?
Safety output module with diagnostic node
Safe relay output with galvanically isolated contact sets
Assigns a complete address for the safe output and one A/B address for the inputs
4 inputs can be used either for diagnostics and EDM or as standard inputs
Applications up to category 4/PL e/SIL 3
Several safe output modules can be grouped into one enabling circuit
KE3 control cabinet module, 4 inputs, 1 control-safe relay output
Specifications
General specifications
| Order code (Pepperl+Fuchs part number) | 203796 |
| Node type | A/B node |
| AS-Interface specification | V2.1 |
| Required gateway specification | ≥ V2.1 |
| UL File Number | E223772 |
| Lifecycle | Active (current Pepperl+Fuchs product) |
Functional safety related parameters
| Safety Integrity Level (SIL) | SIL 3 |
| Performance level (PL) | PL e |
Indicators/operating means
| LED FAULT | error display; LED red red: communication error |
| LED PWR | AS-Interface voltage; LED green |
| LED IN | switching state (input); 4 LED yellow |
| LED OUT | For flashing patterns see diagnostics table |
| LED ALARM | PLC reports alarm; red LED |
Electrical specifications
| Auxiliary voltage (input) | 12 ... 30 V DC PELV UEXT |
| Rated operating voltage | 26.5 ... 31.6 V from AS-Interface Ue |
| Rated operating current | ≤ 30 mA (without sensors) / max. 200 mA Ie |
| Protection class | III |
| Surge protection | UEXT, Ue: Over voltage category III, safe isolated power supplies (PELV) |
Input
| Number/Type | 4 inputs for 2- or 3-wire sensors (PNP), DC |
| Supply | from AS-Interface |
| Voltage | 21 ... 31 V DC |
| Current loading capacity | ≤ 90 mA, overload- and short-circuit proof (INT) |
| Input current | ≤ 8 mA (limited internally) |
| Sensor supply | ≤ 90 mA |
| Switching point | according to DIN EN 61131-2 (Type 2) |
| 0 (unattenuated) | ≤ 2 mA |
| 1 (attenuated) | ≥ 4 mA |
| Signal delay | < 2 ms (input/AS-Interface) |
| Signal frequency | ≤ 250 Hz |
Output
| Number/Type | 1 safety relay output |
| Supply | from AS-Interface |
| Nominal load: Per contact | 3 A / 24 V DC; 3 A / 230 V AC |
| Usage category | DC-13 and AC-15 |
Directive conformity
| Electromagnetic compatibility: Directive 2014/30/EU | EN 62026-2:2013 EN 61000-6-2:2005, EN 61000-6-4:2007 |
Standard conformity
| Degree of protection | EN 60529:2000 |
| Input | EN 61131-2 |
| Emitted interference | EN 61000-6-4:2007 |
| AS-Interface | EN 62026-2:2013 |
| Noise immunity | EN 61000-6-2:2005 EN 62026-2:2013 |
Programming instructions
| Profile | S-7.A.E |
| IO code | 7 |
| ID code | A |
| ID1 code | 5 (Can be changed to 7 or F) |
| ID2 code | E |
| Data bits (function via AS-Interface) | InputOutput |
| D0 | E0 LED ALARM Diagnosis (see table Device colors) |
| D1 | E1 OUT1 (see P1) |
| D2 | E2 - |
| D3 | E3 = 1.Y1 - |
| Parameter bits (programmable via AS-i) | function |
| P0 | not used |
| P1 | Output linkage: P1 = 1: safe output switches on release. P1 = 0: safe output switches on release and OUT1=1 |
| P2 | ID1=5 not used ID1=7 or F P2 = 0 IN3 is input P2 = 1 IN3 notifies of release |
| P3 | not used |
Ambient conditions
| Ambient temperature | 0 ... 55 °C (32 ... 131 °F) |
| Storage temperature | -25 ... 85 °C (-13 ... 185 °F) |
Mechanical specifications
| Degree of protection | IP20 |
| Connection | removable terminalsrated connection capacity:rigid/flexible (with and without wire-end ferrules): 0.25 mm2 ... 2.5 mm2for multiple-wire connection with two wires of equal cross-section:flexible with twin wire-end ferrules: 0.5 mm2 ... 1.5 mm2 |
| Material: Housing | PA 66-FR |
| Dimensions: Height | 99 mm |
| Dimensions: Width | 22.5 mm |
| Dimensions: Length | 107 mm |
| Mounting | DIN mounting rail |
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Downloads & documentation
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Data sheets & manuals
CAD & dimension drawings
VBA-4E1A-KE3-ZEJ/SR: frequently asked questions
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