PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC VW3A46161 - EtherNet/IP Communication Module
This module provides EtherNet/IP connectivity for SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC Altivar Process variable speed drives, enabling seamless integration into industrial automation networks. It facilitates real-time data exchange, control, and monitoring of drive parameters via the EtherNet/IP protocol, supporting critical applications in process control, material handling, and pump/fan systems. The module ensures robust communication for distributed control architectures.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: Altivar Process Drive Communication Modules
- COMPONENT TYPE: EtherNet/IP Communication Module
- ELECTRICAL SPECS: Power supplied internally by host drive typical internal bus voltage 24VDC.
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL: Internal slot-mounted module compact form factor designed for direct integration into compatible Altivar Process drives.
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- PROTOCOL: EtherNet/IP
- CONNECTORS: RJ45 (typically 2 ports for Device Level Ring - DLR or daisy-chaining)
- DATA RATE: 10/100 Mbps
- FUNCTIONALITY: Explicit and Implicit messaging, Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) services, Device Level Ring (DLR) support
- COMPATIBILITY: Altivar Process ATV600 Series, Altivar Process ATV900 Series
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- MOUNTING STYLE: Internal slot mounting within Altivar Process drives
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: Dependent on host drive specifications (typically -15°C to +50°C)
- IP RATING: Protected by host drive enclosure (typically IP20 or higher for the drive itself)
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: Integration with Rockwell Automation Logix controllers and other EtherNet/IP enabled Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) suitable for industrial applications requiring high-speed, deterministic communication for motor control and process automation.