Pepperl Fuchs VBA-4E4A-G16-ZEJ/E2L – AS-Interface sensor/actuator module
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Quick facts
| Availability | Confirmed on request |
| Category | Modules |
| Lifecycle | Active |
| Warranty | 12-month (new) · 3-month (used/refurbished) |
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• Compact design
• Connections via round connector
• AS-Interface connection via M12 metal threaded insert with SPEEDCON
• Function display for bus, ext. auxiliary voltage, inputs and outputs
• Degree of protection IP67 / IP68 / IP69K
• Inputs for 2- and 3-wire sensors
• Supply for inputs from AS-Interface
• Power supply of outputs from the external auxiliary voltage
• Communication monitoring
• Detection of overload on sensor supply
• Detection of output overload with LED per channel
G16 compact module, 4 inputs (PNP) and 4 electronic outputs
Specifications
General specifications
| Order code (Pepperl+Fuchs part number) | 188851 |
| 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 |
| Lifecycle | Active (current Pepperl+Fuchs product) |
Indicators/operating means
| LED PWR/FAULT | Status display; multi-colour LED Green: normal operation Red: communication fault Flashing yellow/red: address 0 Flashing green/red: sensor supply or output overload |
| LED AUX | ext. auxiliary voltage UAUX; dual LED green/red green: voltage OK red: reverse voltage |
| LED IN | switching state (input); 4 LED yellow |
| LED OUT | Switching status (output); 4 yellow/red LEDs Yellow: output active Red: output overload |
Electrical specifications
| Auxiliary voltage (output) | 20 ... 30 V DC PELV 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 |
| Supply | from AS-Interface |
| Voltage | 21 ... 31 V |
| Current loading capacity | ≤ 200 mA (TB ≤ 40 °C), ≤ 150 mA (TB ≤ 70 °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 |
| 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 |
| Usage category | DC-13 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Climatic conditions | For indoor use only |
| 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 / IP68 / IP69k |
| Connection | AS-Interface and auxiliary voltage: M12 x 1 round connector sensors/actuators: M8 x 1 round connector |
| Material: Housing | PBT |
| Mass | 150 g |
| Tightening torque, cable gland | 0.4 Nm (M12 connector),0.2 Nm (M8 connector) |
| Dimensions: Height | 29.35 mm |
| Dimensions: Width | 30 mm |
| Dimensions: Length | 143 mm |
| Mounting | screw mounting |
Downloads & documentation
Official documents from Pepperl Fuchs, downloaded directly from the manufacturer.
Data sheets & manuals
| Datasheet VBA-4E4A-G16-ZEJ/E2L | |
| Commissioning Instructions | PDF · 1.0 MB |
CAD & dimension drawings
| 3-D model (STEP) VAA-4E4A-G16-ZEJ/E2L | STP · 3.0 MB |
| EPLAN macro VBA-4E4A-G16-ZEJ/E2L | EDZ · 373 kB |
Certificates (3)
| Canada, USA UL (CoC 20141115-E223772) | PDF · 349 kB |
| EU Declaration of Conformity (Pepperl+Fuchs) | PDF · 117 kB |
| Worldwide AS-International Association AS-Interface (77902) | PDF · 604 kB |
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