Pepperl Fuchs VBA-4E3A-G2-ZA/EA2

AS-Interface sensor/actuator module

MPN: VBA-4E3A-G2-ZA/EA2
Category: Modules

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What is the Pepperl Fuchs VBA-4E3A-G2-ZA/EA2?

AS-Interface certificate

Degree of protection IP67

A/B node with extended addressing possibility for up to 62 nodes

Addressing jack

Flat cable connection with cable piercing technique, variable flat cable guide

Communication monitoring

Inputs for 2-, 3-, and 4-wire sensors

Power supply of outputs from the external auxiliary voltage

Supply for inputs from AS-Interface

Ground connection (FE) possible

Function display for bus, ext. auxiliary voltage, inputs and outputs

Detection of overload on sensor supply

Detection of output overload

G2 flat module, 4 inputs (PNP) and 3 electronic outputs

Specifications

General specifications

Order code (Pepperl+Fuchs part number)	212523
Node type	A/B node
AS-Interface specification	V3.0
Required gateway specification	≥ V2.1
Profile	S-7.A.2
IO code	7
ID code	A
ID1 code	7
ID2 code	2
UL File Number	E223772
Lifecycle	Active (current Pepperl+Fuchs product)

Indicators/operating means

LED FAULT	error display; LED red red: communication error or address is 0 red flashing: overload of sensor power supply or outputs
LED PWR	AS-Interface voltage; LED green
LED AUX	ext. auxiliary voltage UAUX ; LED green
LED IN	switching state (input); 4 LED yellow
LED OUT	Switching state (output); 3 LED yellow

Electrical specifications

Auxiliary voltage (output)	20 ... 30 V DC PELV (protection class 3 according to VDE 0106/IEC 364-4-41) UAUX
Rated operating voltage	26.5 ... 31.6 V from AS-Interface Ue
Rated operating current	≤ 40 mA (without sensors) / max. 240 mA Ie
Protection class	III
Surge protection	UAUX, Uin: Over voltage category III, safe isolated power supplies (PELV)

Input

Number/Type	4 inputs for 2- or 3-wire sensors (PNP), DC option 2 inputs for 4-wire sensors (PNP), DC
Supply	from AS-Interface
Voltage	21 ... 31 V
Current loading capacity	≤ 200 mA (TB ≤ 40 °C), ≤ 150 mA (TB ≤ 60 °C), overload-proof and short-circuit protected
Input current	≤ 9 mA (limited internally)
Switching point	according to DIN EN 61131-2 (Type 2)
0 (unattenuated)	≤ 3 mA
1 (attenuated)	≥ 5 mA

Output

Number/Type	3 electronic outputs, PNP, overload and short-circuit proof
Supply	from external auxiliary voltage UAUX
Voltage	≥ (UAUX - 0.5 V)
Current	4 A total,OUT 1, OUT 2: 2 A per output, OUT 3: 1.5 A

Directive conformity

Electromagnetic compatibility: Directive 2014/30/EU

EN 62026-2:2013 EN 61000-6-2:2001 EN 61000-6-4:2001

Standard conformity

Degree of protection	EN 60529:2000
Fieldbus standard	EN 62026-2:2013
Input	EN 61131-2:2007
Emitted interference	EN 61000-6-4:2001
AS-Interface	EN 62026-2:2013
Noise immunity	EN 61000-6-2:2001

Ambient conditions

Ambient temperature	-25 ... 60 °C (-13 ... 140 °F)
Storage temperature	-25 ... 85 °C (-13 ... 185 °F)
Relative humidity	85 % , non-condensing
Climatic conditions	For indoor use only
Altitude	≤ 2000 m above MSL
Pollution degree	3

Mechanical specifications

Degree of protection	IP67
Connection	Cable piercing method flat cable yellow/flat cable black inputs/outputs: M12 round connector
Material: Housing	PBT
Mass	150 g
Tightening torque, cable gland	0.4 Nm
Mounting	Mounting plate

Downloads & documentation

Official documents from Pepperl Fuchs, downloaded directly from the manufacturer.

Data sheets & manuals

CAD & dimension drawings

Certificates (3)

VBA-4E3A-G2-ZA/EA2: frequently asked questions

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