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AL4042

Ethernet module with Modbus TCP interface

Name: AL4042
Brand: ifm
SKU: AL4042
Price: 1368.80 AED

AL4042

ETH Module SL MB 16DI IP67

Ethernet module with Modbus TCP interface

AL4042

ETH Module SL MB 16DI IP67

Fieldbus module with digital inputs
Direct connection of sensors to the fieldbus for a clear wiring structure
High-frequency counter function integrated in the Ethernet module
Robust housing for use in harsh industrial environments

Application

Application	I/O modules for field applications
Daisy-chain function	fieldbus interface

Electrical data

Operating voltage [V]	20...30 DC; (US ; to SELV/PELV)
Current consumption [mA]	200...3900; (US)
Protection class	III

Sensor supply US

Max. current load total [A]	3.6

Inputs / outputs

Number of inputs and outputs	Number of digital inputs: 16

Inputs

Number of digital inputs	16; (type 2 according to IEC 61131-2)
Switching level high [V]	11...30
Switching level low [V]	0...5
Digital inputs protected against short circuits	yes

Software / programming

Parameter setting options

counter function

Functions and parameters

function	CTU (Up Counter), CTD (Down Counter), CTUD (Up-Down Counter), CTDIR (Direction Counter)
number	8 (1 counter for each port)
count frequency	4500 Hz
main counter	32 Bit (0…4.294.967.295)
batch counter	16 Bit (0…65.535)

Interfaces

Communication interface	Ethernet

Ethernet - Modbus TCP

Transmission standard

10Base-T; 100Base-TX

Transmission rate

10 MBit/s; 100 MBit/s

Protocol

Modbus TCP

Factory settings

IP address: 192.168.1.250

subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

gateway IP address: 0.0.0.0

MAC address: see type label

Operating conditions

Ambient temperature [°C]

-25...60

Storage temperature [°C]

-25...85

Max. relative air humidity [%]

Protection

IP 65; IP 66; IP 67

Protection rating (NEMA 250)

Pollution degree

Chemical media

ISO 16750-5	AA, BA, BD, HLP, CC, DB, DC, DD, CA
NEMA 250 5.13.1	AA

Tests / approvals

EMC

EN 61000-6-2
EN 61000-6-4

Shock resistance

DIN EN 60068-2-27

Vibration resistance

DIN EN 60068-2-64 2009-04
DIN EN 60068-2-6 2008-10

Mechanical data

Weight [g]	406.2
Materials	housing: PA orange; socket: brass nickel-plated
Sealing material	FKM

Remarks

For further information please see the operating instructions.

Pack quantity

1 pcs.

Electrical connection - Ethernet

IN / OUT X21, X22	Connector: M12; coding: D; Sealing: FKM

Electrical connection - Process connection

Digital Input X01...X08	Connector: M12; coding: A; Sealing: FKM

Electrical connection - power supply

X31	Connector: M12; coding: A

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