Optical isolation
RS422A interface
Data Transmission
Baud rate
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62.5 kbaud, 125 kbaud, 250 kbaud, 500 kbaud
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Programmable for each channel
Word length
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1..32 bits
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Programmable for each channel
Memory
16-byte RAM-like double buffer user interface
Interfaces
4 RS422 ports, optically isolated
Supply voltage for external sensors etc.: 5V (±10%), 400mA max. all channels summed up
Miscellaneous
Automatic communication
Gray and binary decoding, programmable for each channel
Sensor connection detection
Interrupt triggering on a new data transmission
Peripheral Connections
Via front panel on a shielded 25-pin D-Sub receptacle connector
Via carrier board (rear I/O)
M-Module™ Characteristics
A08, D08, INTA, IDENT
Electrical Specifications
Isolation voltage
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500V DC between M-Module™ interface and external sensor interface
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Voltage between the connector shield and sensor interface is limited to 180V using a varistor; AC coupling between connector shield and sensor interface through 10nF capacitor
Supply voltage/power consumption: +5V (4.85V..5.25V), 150mA without external sensors connected, max. 850mA with 4 sensors connected
MTBF: 33,000h @ 50°C (derived from MIL-HDBK-217F)
Mechanical Specifications
Dimensions: conforming to M-Module™ Standard
Weight: 60g
Environmental Specifications
Temperature range (operation):
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0..+60°C or -40..+85°C
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Airflow: min. 10m³/h
Temperature range (storage): -40..+85°C
Relative humidity range (operation): max. 95% non-condensing
Relative humidity range (storage): max. 95% non-condensing
Altitude: -300m to + 3,000m
Shock: 15g/11ms
Bump: 10g/16ms
Vibration (sinusoidal): 2g/10..150Hz
Conformal coating on request
Safety
PCB manufactured with a flammability rating of 94V-0 by UL recognized manufacturers
EMC
Tested according to EN 55022 (radio disturbance), IEC1000-4-2 (ESD) and IEC1000-4-4 (burst)
Software Support
MEN Driver Interface System (MDIS™ for Windows®, Linux, VxWorks®, QNX®, OS-9®)
For more information on supported operating system versions and drivers see Software.
