Type ME24 The Quickstart THE QUICKSTART Symbols The quickstart contains the most important information and notes DANGER! regarding the use of the product. A detailed description of the device can be found in the operating instructions for Type ME24. Warns of an immediate danger. Keep the quickstart in a location which is easily accessible to every ▶ Failure to observe the warning will result in a fatal or serious injury. user, and make these instructions available to every new owner of the product. WARNING! Important safety information. Warns of a potentially dangerous situation.
Type ME24 Authorized use AUTHORIZED USE BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These safety instructions do not make allowance for any Non-authorized use of the Type ME24 may be dangerous to people, nearby equipment, and the environment. • contingencies and events which may arise during the assembly, operation, and maintenance. The I/O module Type ME24 collects, converts and compares physical measurement data from external sensors or receives • local safety regulations – the operator is responsible for observing switching commands from büS participants via the büS these regulations, also in relation to the installation personnel. interface. This measurement data or these switching com- mands are relayed to external actuators or to büS participants via the büS interface. General hazardous situations.
Type ME24 General information GENERAL INFORMATION NOTE! Electrostatic sensitive components or modules. Contact address The product contains electronic components which react sen- Germany sitively to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Contact with electro- Bürkert Fluid Control Systems statically charged persons or objects are hazardous to these Sales Center components. In the worst case scenario, they will be destroyed Christian-Bürkert-Str. 13-17 immediately or will fail after start-up. D-74653 Ingelfingen ▶ Observe the requirements in accordance with EN 61340-5-1 to Tel. + 49 (0) 7940 - 10 91 111...
Type ME24 Technical data TECHNICAL DATA Mechanical data Dimensions: Conformity The Type ME24 I/O module conforms to the EC directives according to the EC Declaration of Conformity (if applicable). Standards The applied standards, which verify conformity with the EC Direc- tives, can be found on the EC-Type Examination Certificate and / or the EC Declaration of Conformity (if applicable). Operating conditions WARNING! Risk of injury. ▶ Avoid heat sources which may cause the permissible tem- perature range to be exceeded. Permitted temperatures Ambient temperature: 0–+50 °C Fig. 1: Dimensions Housing material: Polycarbonate english...
Type ME24 Technical data Electrical data Digital output • Transistor output Supply voltage: 20–30 V via the backplane BEF1 • Galvanic isolation UL devices: Power supply unit restricted to Class 2 • Max. 2500 Hz Power consumption: < 3 W • Max. 0.7 A per channel If the outputs are supplied via büS, the Max. 1 A per module total current is limited internally to 2 A: • Operating mode (signals): max. 48 W On-Off Degree of protection: I P65 according to EN 60529 / IEC 60529 Threshold value (only if cables, plugs and sockets have been connected correctly) • Overload detection 5.5.1 Electrical properties of the inputs and Tab.
Digital input DI • Voltage input: 0 –35 V DC I/O module • Galvanic isolation Type ME24 • Protection against DC reverse polarity • Frequency: 0.5–2500 Hz • Input impedance approx. 3–5 kΩ at voltage of 5–35 V • Switching threshold: V = 5–35 V < 2 V DC Hinge Backplane Tab. 3: Electrical properties 2AI, 2DI Type BEF1 Fig. 2: Mount I/O module Type ME24 on backplane Type BEF1 english...
Type ME24 Installation → → Insert hinge part of Type ME24 in counter piece of backplane Unscrew fastening screw at the cover of Type ME24 (hexagon Type BEF1. socket 2.5 mm). → → Press Type ME24 fully on the backplane. Open and remove cover. → → Tighten fastening screw (hexagon socket 2.5 mm). Max. Pull out connection terminals. torque 1 Nm. → Insert cables of the external sensors and actuators through the opening on the back of the cover. T he Type ME 24 is now connected to the supply voltage on → the backplane Type BEF1. Connect wires of the external sensors and actuators to the connection terminals (plug configuration see chapter „6.3 NOTE! Plug configuration and wiring“). → ▶ Use power supply with adequate power. Reconnect connection terminal. → Close cover and tighten fastening screw. Max. torque 1 Nm.
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Type ME24 Installation wire 2AO, 2DO, f(x): 3-wire 2AO, 2DO, f(x): 2- 4–20 mA input – 4–20 mA input – – – (on the external (on the external instrument) 20–30 V instrument) 20–30 V AO1+ AO1+ AO1– AO1– – 4–20 mA input 4–20 mA input – (on the external (on the external 20–30 V AO2+ instrument) AO2+ instrument) 20–30 V AO2– AO2– 20–30 V DO1+ DO1+ Digital input –...
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Type ME24 Installation ME24 models 4DO PWM 20 kHz 4DO PWM 20 kHz Pin Plug configuration External circuit 20–30 V / 2 A max. total current no galvanic isolation DO1– Open drain 20–30 V / 2 A max. total current no galvanic isolation DO2– Open drain 20–30 V / 2 A max. total current no galvanic isolation DO3– Open drain 20–30 V / 2 A max. total current no galvanic isolation DO4– Open drain Shielding Configuration 4DO PWM 20 kHz Fig. 7: Tab. 5: Configuration 4DO PWM 20 kHz...
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Type ME24 Installation ME24 models 2AI, 2DI 4DO, f(x) External load (e.g. valve) DO1– Digital input – (on the external instrument) DO2– 9 10 11 12 DO3– External load (e.g. valve) DO4– Digital input – (on the external 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 instrument) Fig.
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Type ME24 Installation 2AI, 2DI: 2-wire 2AI, 2DI Pin Plug configuration External circuit Analog output – – (on the external instrument) 20–30 V / 2 A max. OUTPUT 20–30 V AI1+ no galvanic isolation – AI1– Analog output + (0/4–20 mA, 0 - 2/5/10 V) – (on the external AI1+ Input galvanically isolated 20–30 V instrument) AI2+ – (0/4–20 mA, 0 - 2/5/10 V) AI1– AI2– Input galvanically isolated” 20–30 V DI1+ Shielding DI1– Digital output –...
▶ Observe the safety instructions and intended use. DI1+ ▶ Only adequately trained personnel may start up the equip- Digital output – ment/the device. DI1– (on the external instrument or 20–30 V proximity switch) DI2+ Configuration of Type ME24 Digital output – DI2– The configuration can be carried out using the display of the con- (on the external instrument or prox- nected system or at the PC using the “Bürkert Communicator” imity switch) software. 20–30 V The configuration using the display of the system can be Fig. 11: External configuration 2AI, 2DI, 3-wire found in the operating instructions for Type ME24.
Type ME24 Start-up Removing ME24: The büS stick, which is available as accessory, is required for configuration using the “Bürkert Communi- → Unscrew fastening screw for Backplane (hexagon socket cator”. See Chapter „9 Accessories“. 2.5 mm). → Remove Type ME24 from Backplane. → Detach type ME24 from the hinge. DISASSEMBLY Fastening screw Fastening screw WARNING! for backplane for cover (hexagon socket 2.5 mm) A 1 : 1 Risk of injury from improper disassembly. ▶ Disassembly may be carried out only by trained technicians I/O module and with the appropriate tools. Type ME24 Detaching sensors and actuators: →...
Type ME24 Transport, Storage, Disposal ACCESSORIES TRANSPORT, STORAGE, DISPOSAL CAUTION! NOTE! Transport damage. Risk of injury and/or damage by the use of incorrect parts. Inadequately protected devices may be damaged during Incorrect accessories and unsuitable spare parts may cause transportation. injuries and damage the device and the surrounding area. ▶ Protect the device against moisture and dirt in shock-resistant ▶ Use original accessories and original spare parts from Bürk- packaging during transportation. ert only. ▶ Prevent the temperature from exceeding or dropping below the permitted storage temperature. Incorrect storage may damage the device.
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