VAA-2EA-G2-ZA/EA2 AS-Interface sensor/actuator module

Key Benefits at a Glance

AS-Interface certificate
Degree of protection IP67
Addressing jack
Flat cable connection with cable piercing technique, variable flat cable guide
Communication monitoring
Inputs for 2- and 3-wire sensors
Power supply of outputs from the external auxiliary voltage
Power supply of inputs from the module
Function display for bus, ext. auxiliary voltage, inputs and outputs
Monitoring of sensor overloads

Product photo: AS-Interface sensor/actuator module VAA-2EA-G2-ZA/EA2

Dimensions: AS-Interface sensor/actuator module VAA-2EA-G2-ZA/EA2

Note

All product-related documents, such as certificates, declarations of conformity, etc., which were issued prior to the conversion under the name Pepperl+Fuchs GmbH or Pepperl+Fuchs AG, also apply to Pepperl+Fuchs SE.

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Technical data of VAA-2EA-G2-ZA/EA2

G2 flat module, 2 inputs (PNP) and 2 electronic outputs

Node type		Standard node
AS-Interface specification		V3.0
Required gateway specification		≥ V2.0
UL File Number		E223772

LED FAULT		error display; LED red red: communication error or address is 0 red flashing: overload of sensor supply
LED PWR		AS-Interface voltage; LED green
LED AUX		ext. auxiliary voltage U_AUX; LED green
LED IN		switching state (input); 2 LED yellow
LED OUT		Switching state (output); 2 LED yellow

Auxiliary voltage (output)	U_AUX	24 V DC ± 15 % PELV
Rated operating voltage	U_e	26.5 ... 31.6 V from AS-Interface
Rated operating current	I_e	≤ 40 mA (without sensors) / max. 190 mA
Protection class		III
Surge protection		U_AUX, U_in: Over voltage category III, safe isolated power supplies (PELV)

Number/Type

2 inputs for 2- or 3-wire sensors (PNP), DC

Supply

from AS-Interface

Voltage

21 ... 31 V

Current loading capacity

≤ 150 mA (T_B ≤ 40 °C),
≤ 120 mA (T_B ≤ 60 °C), short-circuit protected

Input current

≤ 8 mA (limited internally)

Switching point

according to DIN EN 61131-2 (Type 2)

0 (unattenuated)		≤ 1.5 mA
1 (attenuated)		≥ 4.5 mA

Signal delay

< 2 ms (input/AS-Interface)

Signal frequency

≤ 250 Hz

Number/Type		2 electronic outputs, PNP
Supply		from external auxiliary voltage U_AUX
Voltage		≥ (U_AUX - 0.5 V)
Current		1 A per output

Electromagnetic compatibility

Directive 2014/30/EU

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

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

Profile

S-3.F

IO code

ID code

ID1 code

ID2 code

Data bits (function via AS-Interface)

InputOutput

D0		IN1 -
D1		IN2 -
D2		- OUT3
D3		- OUT4

Parameter bits (programmable via AS-i)

function

P0		Communication monitoring P0 = 0 monitoring = off, the outputs maintain the status if communication fails P0 = 1 monitoring = on, i.e. if communication fails, the outputs are deenergised (default settings)
P1		Input filter P1 = 0 input filter on, pulse suppression ≤ 2 ms P1 = 1 input filter off (default settings)
P2		Synchronous mode P2 = 0 synchronous mode on P2 = 1 synchronous mode off (default settings)
P3		not used

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

Degree of protection

IP67

Connection

Cable piercing method
flat cable yellow/flat cable black
inputs/outputs: M12 round connector

Material

Housing

PBT

Mass

100 g

Tightening torque, cable gland

0.4 Nm

Mounting

Mounting plate

General Notes