
Pepperl Fuchs VBA-4E4A-G12-XEL
AS-Interface sensor/actuator module
- MPN
- VBA-4E4A-G12-XEL
- Category
- Modules
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What is the Pepperl Fuchs VBA-4E4A-G12-XEL?
One-piece housing with stainless steel base
Installation without tools
Metal threaded inserts with SPEEDCON technology
Flat cable connection with cable piercing technique, variable flat cable guide
Communication monitoring, configurable
Inputs for 2- and 3-wire sensors
DIN rail mounting
Sensor supply powered by AUX
Input and output connection on each M12 connector
G12 flat module, 4 inputs (PNP) and 4 electronic outputs
Specifications
General specifications
| Order code (Pepperl+Fuchs part number) | 228643 |
| Node type | A/B node |
| AS-Interface specification | V3.0 |
| Required gateway specification | ≥ V3.0 |
| Profile | S-7.A.7 |
| IO code | 7 |
| ID code | A |
| ID1 code | 7 |
| ID2 code | 7 |
| UL File Number | E223772 |
| MTBF | 142.5 a (at 40 °C ambient temperature) |
| 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; green LED green: voltage OK flashing green: address 0 |
| LED AUX | ext. auxiliary voltage UAUX; dual LED green/red green: voltage OK red: reverse voltage |
| LED IN | switching state (input); 4 LED yellow |
Electrical specifications
| Auxiliary voltage | 24 V DC ± 15 % PELV UAUX |
| Rated operating voltage | 26.5 ... 31.6 V from AS-Interface Ue |
| Rated operating current | ≤ 40 mA Ie |
| Protection class | III |
| Surge protection | UAUX, Uin: Over voltage category III, safe isolated power supplies (PELV) derived from mains up to 300 V AC line-to-neutral |
Input
| Number/Type | 4 inputs for 2- or 3-wire sensors (PNP), DC |
| Supply | from external auxiliary voltage UAUX |
| Current loading capacity | ≤ 500 mA overload and short-circuit resistant |
| Input current | ≤ 8 mA (limited internally) |
| Switching point | according to DIN EN 61131-2 (Type 2) |
| 0 (unattenuated) | ≤ 2 mA |
| 1 (attenuated) | ≥ 6 mA |
| Signal delay | < 1 ms (input/AS-Interface) |
Output
| Number/Type | 4 electronic outputs, PNP, overload and short-circuit proof |
| Supply | from external auxiliary voltage UAUX |
| Voltage | ≥ (UAUX - 0.5 V) |
| Current | 1 A per output |
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 |
| Fieldbus standard | EN 62026-2:2013 |
| Input | EN 61131-2:2007 |
| Emitted interference | EN 61000-6-4:2007 |
| AS-Interface | EN 62026-2:2013 |
| Noise immunity | EN 61000-6-2:2005 EN 62026-2:2013 |
Ambient conditions
| Ambient temperature | -25 ... 70 °C (-13 ... 158 °F) |
| Storage temperature | -25 ... 85 °C (-13 ... 185 °F) |
| Relative humidity | 85 % , non-condensing |
| Altitude | ≤ 2000 m above MSL |
| Shock and impact resistance | 30 g, 11 ms in 6 spatial directions 3 shocks 10 g, 16 ms in 6 spatial directions 1000 shocks |
| Vibration resistance | 0.75 mm 10 ... 57 Hz , 5 g 57 ... 150 Hz, 20 cycles |
| 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 | 200 g |
| Tightening torque, cable gland | 0.4 Nm |
| Dimensions: Height | 35 mm |
| Dimensions: Width | 57.4 mm |
| Dimensions: Length | 118 mm |
| Mounting | Mounting plate |
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VBA-4E4A-G12-XEL: frequently asked questions
When can VBA-4E4A-G12-XEL be shipped?
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Is express delivery available?
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