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Burkert ME44 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Type ME44 I/O module 4AI module 4AO module 8DI module 8DO module Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 We reserve the right to make technical changes without notice. © Bürkert Werke GmbH & Co. KG, 2018-2020 Operating Instructions 2005/01_EU-ML_00815355 / Original DE...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Conformity ..........................11 6.2 Standards ...........................11 6.3 Operating conditions .........................11 6.4 Mechanical data .........................11 6.5 Description of type label and device labelling ................12 6.6 Electrical data ..........................12 INSTALLATION ............................16 7.1 Mounting the fieldbus gateway on the backplane ..............16 7.2 Mounting the I/O module Type ME44 on the backplane ............17 7.3 Electrical installation ........................18 7.4 Mounting the system on the standard rail ................22 DISPLAY ELEMENTS OF I/O MODULES .....................23 8.1 LED for indicating the channel status ..................23 8.2 LED for indicating the device status ..................24 English...
  • Page 4 13.1 Menus in the configuration area AO1 to AO4 ................47 8DI MODULE START-UP ........................48 14.1 Base setting of digital inputs .....................48 ADDITIONAL 8DI MODULE SETTINGS ....................50 15.1 Menus and possible settings in the configuration area “Inputs” ..........50 15.2 Menus and possible settings in the configuration area “General settings” ......51 8DO MODULE START-UP ........................56 16.1 Base settings of the digital outputs ..................56 16.2 Parameterising the digital output for operating mode “On-Off” ..........59 16.3 Parameterising the digital output for operating mode “Threshold value” .......61 16.4 Parameterising the digital output for operating mode “PWM” ..........65 16.5 Parameterising the digital output for operating mode “PFM” ..........69 MAINTENANCE ............................72 17.1 Replacing the I/O module Type ME44 ..................72 17.2 Replacing the backplane ......................75 English...
  • Page 5 Type ME44 REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES ..................82 DISASSEMBLY .............................83 PACKAGING, TRANSPORT ........................84 STORAGE .............................84 DISPOSAL ............................84 English...

  • Page 6: I/O Module Type Me44

    Designates a procedure which you must carry out. Designates a result. MENU Symbol for software interface texts. Definition of terms Term in these instructions stands for Device, I/O module I/O module Type ME44 büS Bürkert system bus; a communication bus developed by Bürkert, based on the CANopen protocol English...

  • Page 7: Intended Use

    Type ME44 Intended use INTENDED USE The I/O module Type ME44 collects, converts and compares physical measurement data from external sensors or receives switching commands from büS participants via the büS interface. These mea- surement data or these switching commands are relayed to external actuators or to büS participants via the büS interface. ▶ Install the device in a suitable control cabinet or housing. The control cabinet or the housing must at least have IP54 degree of protection. ▶ Use the device only as intended. Non-intended use of the device may be dangerous to people, nearby equipment and the environment.

  • Page 8: Basic Safety Instructions

    Type ME44 Basic safety instructions BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These safety instructions do not take into account any unforeseen circumstances and events which occur during installation, operation and maintenance. The operator is responsible for observing the location-spe- cific safety regulations, also with reference to personnel.

  • Page 9: General Notes

    Type ME44 General notes GENERAL NOTES Contact address Germany Bürkert Fluid Control Systems Sales Center Christian-Bürkert-Str. 13–17 D-74653 Ingelfingen Tel. +49 (0) 7940 - 10-91 111 Fax +49 (0) 7940 - 10-91 448 E-mail: info@burkert.com International Online at: www.burkert.com Warranty A precondition for the warranty is that the device is used as intended in consideration of the specified oper- ating conditions.

  • Page 10: Product Description

    • 8DO module with 8 digital outputs Possible combinations The I/O module Type ME44 can be used as part of a system in combination with other modules. To assemble a system consisting of multiple modules, contact your Bürkert sales department. Example of a system at the minimum configuration level: 3 x backplane (3)

  • Page 11: Technical Data

    ▶ Do not use the device outside the permitted temperature range. Permitted ambient temperature: –20…+60 °C Altitude: Up to 2000 m above sea level Mechanical data Dimensions I/O module Type ME44 Backplane Type BPX3 30.6 75.5 82.6 Figure 2: Dimensions of I/O module Type ME44 and backplane Type BPX3 Housing material Type ME44: Polycarbonate English...

  • Page 12: Description Of Type Label And Device Labelling

    Type ME44 Technical data Description of type label and device labelling Order number UL label Type ME44 | ID: 00354316 S/N: 6118 | W08MN Proc. Cont. Eq. E238179 Manufacture code Serial number Supply voltage Nominal power CE label Degree of protection...
  • Page 13 Type ME44 Technical data 6.6.1 Electrical characteristics of inputs and outputs 4AI module Electrical variant Current input or voltage input Configurable input (AI as DI) AI also usable as DI (configuration via software Bürkert Communicator) Operating mode • 0…20 mA • 4…20 mA • 0…10 V •...
  • Page 14 Type ME44 Technical data 8DI module Electrical variant 2-conductor sensor, 3-conductor sensor, mechanical limit switch (all inputs can be configured as frequency inputs) Switching threshold VOFF = 0…5 V VON = 10…30 V Input current for Max. 5.7 mA VON, typ. 24 V Input type Type 1 and Type 3 as per IEC 61131-2...
  • Page 15 Type ME44 Technical data 8DO module: Digital output Short circuit detection (by channel) for external supply of all three inputs Overload detection > 2 A (modular) for internal supply of a channel (fed via the backplane) Table 8: Diagnostic characteristics 8DO module, digital output Factory setting for lower and upper electrical limits for 4AI/4AO module Type of input signal Lower electrical limit Upper electrical limit 0…20 mA...

  • Page 16: Installation

    Type ME44 Installation INSTALLATION NOTE! ▶ Installation may only be performed with trained technical personnel with suitable tools. Mounting the fieldbus gateway on the backplane Backplane BPX3 Fieldbus gateway Backplane BPX3 with mounted fieldbus gateway Expansion plug M4 hexagonal socket head screw Figure 4: Mounting the fieldbus gateway on the backplane →...

  • Page 17: Mounting The I/O Module Type Me44 On The Backplane

    Module slots with covers Figure 6: Mounting the I/O module Type ME44 on the backplane → Remove any covers from the backplane. → Align the I/O module with the module slot of the backplane. → Press I/O module onto the backplane until it engages.

  • Page 18: Electrical Installation

    Type ME44 Installation Electrical installation NOTE! Prerequisite for the fault-free functioning of the device and to avoid interference issues: ▶ Use only shielded cables with a braided or foil shield. 7.3.1 Electrical configuration and circuit diagram 4AI module Electrical configuration: Plug configuration External circuit AUX Power Weight Weight 24 V Aux Power supply voltage 24 V + 20%/– 15% 24 V Aux Power supply voltage 24 V + 20%/– 15%...
  • Page 19 Type ME44 Installation 7.3.2 Electrical configuration and circuit diagram 4AO module Electrical configuration: Plug configuration External circuit analog outputs Weight AO1…AO4 Analog output + Table 11: Configuration 4AO module 7.3.3 Electrical configuration and circuit diagram for 8DI module Electrical configuration: Plug External circuit configuration Weight DI1…DI8 Digital input Frequency inputs: DI1…DI8 24 V...
  • Page 20 Type ME44 Installation 7.3.4 Electrical configuration and circuit diagram for 8DO module Electrical configuration: Plug configuration External circuit AUX Power Weight Weight 24 V Aux Power supply voltage 24 V + 20%/– 15% 24 V Aux Power supply voltage 24 V + 20%/– 15% Plug configuration External circuit digital outputs Weight DO1…DO8 Digital output + Table 13: Configuration 8DO module 7.3.5...
  • Page 21 Type ME44 Installation → Press the upper and lower unlocking device toward the centre of the device and remove the I/O module from the backplane. → Align the connection panel with the I/O module and let it lock into place. → Connect the wires of the external sensors and actuators to the respective terminals.

  • Page 22: Mounting The System On The Standard Rail

    Type ME44 Installation Mounting the system on the standard rail → Tilt the system and align it with the standard rail. → Hook system into the lower guide of the standard rail. → Press the system upwards, tilting it towards the standard rail and lock it into place in the upper track of the standard rail.

  • Page 23: Display Elements Of I/O Modules

    Type ME44 Display elements of I/O modules DISPLAY ELEMENTS OF I/O MODULES The I/O modules of Type ME44 have the following LEDs for indicating the status. • LED for indicating the device status. The LED shows the colour based on NAMUR NE 107. • LEDs for indicating the channel status.

  • Page 24: Led For Indicating The Device Status

    Type ME44 Display elements of I/O modules LED for indicating the device status The LED shows the colour based on NAMUR NE 107. There are 2 other modes in which a solid colour can be selected or the LED is switched off. The LED flashes to identify the device if it is selected in Bürkert Communicator.

  • Page 25: Diagnostics Of The Device Status

    Type ME44 Display elements of I/O modules Diagnostics of the device status The various I/O module states can be diagnosed from the LED displays for the device status and channel status. Diagnostics 4AI-4AO module: I/O module and Colour Colour of Meaning channel of device channel status LED status LED 4AI module, Green Device is in error-free operation.
  • Page 26 Type ME44 Display elements of I/O modules Diagnostics 8DI-8DO module: Colour of Colour of Meaning device status channel status LED Green Green Device is in error-free operation. Channel is active with input voltage > 10 V. Green Device is in error-free operation. Channel is inactive or input voltage is < 5 V. Device faulty.

  • Page 27: Start-Up With Bürkert Communicator

    Type ME44 Start-up with Bürkert Communicator START-UP WITH BÜRKERT COMMUNICATOR The Bürkert Communicator software can be downloaded free of charge from the Bürkert website. In addition to the software, the USB-büS interface kit, available as an accessory, is required. The USB büS interface kit can be ordered from Bürkert as an accessory (see “18 Replacement parts and accessories”).

  • Page 28: Connect Device With Bürkert Communicator

    Type ME44 Start-up with Bürkert Communicator Connect device with Bürkert Communicator The Bürkert Communicator can be connected to the device via a büs network or with the büS stick. → Install Bürkert Communicator on the PC. → Use the USB-büS-interface to establish the connection between the device and the PC.

  • Page 29: 4Ai Module Start-Up

    The Bürkert Communicator software is required for the base setting. The Bürkert Communicator software can be downloaded for free from the Bürkert homepage. www. buerkert.de → Type ME44. In addition to the software, the USB büS interface kit, available as an accessory, is required.
  • Page 30 Type ME44 4AI module start-up 10.1.1 Open menu for setting the analog inputs in Bürkert Communicator Required access rights: Installer Open menu: → Select in the navigation area. Click to open the configuration areas. → Select AI1, AI2, AI3 in the configuration area. The detailed view is displayed with the menus for setting the analog input.
  • Page 31 Type ME44 4AI module start-up Calibration in the “Maintenance” detailed view: 2-point calibration of the process value with the wizard: 2-point calibration is performed via a linear equation calculated with the specified values for points 1 and 2. Procedure: → Select AI1, AI2, AI3 in the configuration area. The detailed view Parameter is displayed with the menus for setting the analog input.
  • Page 32 Type ME44 4AI module start-up 10.1.6 Enable and parameterise warning alerts and error alerts Warning and error alerts for deviations from the process set-point value can be enabled. Define the lower and upper limits that will trigger an alert when entered. Required access rights: Installer →...
  • Page 33 Type ME44 4AI module start-up → Select parameters for the error alert. Multiple selections are possible. • Lower electrical limit • Upper electrical limit • Open loop is only available if the physical size voltage (0–10 V, 0–5 V or 0–2 V) is selected for the input signal. Set the limits for error alerts according to the selected activation flag: → Select Lower electrical limit.
  • Page 34 Type ME44 4AI module start-up 10.1.8 Use analog input as digital input Each analog input of the 4AO module can also be used as a digital input. Enabling use as digital input Required access rights: Installer → Select AI1, AI2, AI3 in the configuration area. The detailed view Parameter is displayed with the menus for setting the analog input.
  • Page 35 Type ME44 4AI module start-up 10.1.10 Set sampling time for the analog input The sampling time sets the time frame in which the data from the input are read. Factory setting: 100 ms With a shorter sampling time, the bus load on the CAN bus increases.

  • Page 36: Additional 4Ai Module Settings

    Type ME44 Additional 4AI module settings ADDITIONAL 4AI MODULE SETTINGS 11.1 Menus in the configuration area AI1 to AI4 The following overview and brief description of the menus contains the device-specific settings for the I/O module and not the description of the PC software Bürkert Communicator. 11.1.1 Detailed view “Parameter”...
  • Page 37 Type ME44 Additional 4AI module settings 11.1.3 “Maintenance” detailed view Open menu: → Select in the navigation area. Click to open the configuration areas. → Select (or corresponding output) in the configuration area. → Select detailed view Maintenance. Overview of the menus: Maintenance (analog inputs 1…4) Levels 1 and 2...
  • Page 38 Type ME44 Additional 4AI module settings Maintenance (analog inputs 1…4) Levels 1 and 2 Description Factory reset Reset all settings of the corresponding channel to factory setting, except for hardware calibration. Table 21: Menus of the 4AI module, configuration area AI1 to AI4, detailed view “Maintenance” English...

  • Page 39: Menus In The Configuration Area "General Settings

    Type ME44 Additional 4AI module settings 11.2 Menus in the configuration area “General settings” The following overview and brief description of the menus contains the device-specific settings for the I/O module and not the description of the PC software Bürkert Communicator. 11.2.1 Detailed view “Parameter”...
  • Page 40 Type ME44 Additional 4AI module settings Parameters General settings Levels 1, 2 and 3 Description Bus operating mode Select communication: • Protocol CANopen • Protocol büS • Single device CANopen status Set communication state for the device: Pre-operational: The participant can be communicated with via SDOs. PDO communication is not possible.
  • Page 41 Type ME44 Additional 4AI module settings Parameters General settings Levels 1, 2 and 3 Description Inactive Diagnostics function deactivated: • The LED for the device status display does not show the device status. • There is no entry of errors in the logbook. PDO configuration Configuration of the cyclic process data objects: PDO 1...
  • Page 42 Type ME44 Additional 4AI module settings 11.2.2 Detailed view “Diagnostics” Open menu: → Select in the navigation area. Click to open the configuration areas. → In configuration area select General settings. → Select detailed view Diagnostics. Overview of the menus: Diagnostics General settings Levels 1 and 2 Description Device status Information on the device status.
  • Page 43 Type ME44 Additional 4AI module settings 11.2.3 “Maintenance” detailed view Open menu: → Select in the navigation area. Click to open the configuration areas. → In configuration area select General settings. → Select detailed view Maintenance. Overview of the menus: Maintenance General settings Levels 1 and 2 Description Indicates device-specific data.

  • Page 44: 4Ao Module Start-Up

    The Bürkert Communicator software is required for the base setting. The Bürkert Communicator software can be downloaded for free from the Bürkert homepage. www. buerkert.de → Type ME44. In addition to the software, the USB büS interface kit, available as an accessory, is required.
  • Page 45 Type ME44 4AO module start-up 12.1.3 Calibrate the process value of the analog output Calibration of the “Parameter” detailed view: Calibration by entering the lower and upper process values → In the configuration area select AO1, or AO4. AO2, AO3 The detailed view is displayed with the menus for setting the analog output. Parameter Calibrate the lower process value of the analog output: → Select Value at xxx. The display (0 mA, 4 mA or 0 V) depends on the selected output signal.
  • Page 46 Type ME44 4AO module start-up You have enabled the warning alerts and error alerts for deviations from the process set-point value. 12.1.6 Enter name for the output value of the analog input If required, a name can be entered for the output value of each analog input.

  • Page 47: Additional 4Ao Module Settings

    Type ME44 Additional 4AO module settings ADDITIONAL 4AO MODULE SETTINGS 13.1 Menus in the configuration area AO1 to AO4 The following overview and brief description of the menus contains the device-specific settings for the I/O module and not the description of the software Bürkert Communicator. 13.1.1 Detailed view “Parameter”...

  • Page 48: 8Di Module Start-Up

    The Bürkert Communicator software is required for the base setting. The Bürkert Communicator software can be downloaded for free from the Bürkert homepage. www. buerkert.de → Type ME44. In addition to the software, the USB büS interface kit, available as an accessory, is required.
  • Page 49 Type ME44 8DI module start-up Input designation Function Counting of the incoming pulses over the entire operating period. Pulse counter The counter can be reset to 0. Configuration area: → → Reset totalizers → Inputs Maintenance Pulse counter. Frequency input Frequency measurement at input Flow rate per unit of time.

  • Page 50: Additional 8Di Module Settings

    Type ME44 Additional 8DI module settings ADDITIONAL 8DI MODULE SETTINGS 15.1 Menus and possible settings in the configuration area “Inputs” The following overview and brief description of the menus contains the device-specific settings for the I/O module and not the description of the software Bürkert Communicator.

  • Page 51: Menus And Possible Settings In The Configuration Area "General Settings

    Type ME44 Additional 8DI module settings 15.1.2 Detailed view “Diagnostics” Open menu: → Select 8DI in the navigation area. Click to open the configuration areas. → Select Inputs in the configuration area. → Select detailed view Diagnostics. Overview of the menus: Diagnostics inputs Levels 1 Description Indicates whether a short circuit is present.
  • Page 52 Type ME44 Additional 8DI module settings Parameters General settings Levels 1, 2 and 3 Description Description The input window can be used to describe the device or for additional information on the device. No entry required. Advanced Further settings for the device as participant of a network.
  • Page 53 Type ME44 Additional 8DI module settings Parameters General settings Levels 1, 2 and 3 Description Error below Indicates the limit for device temperature, the failure to meet which triggers a warning from the device. Note hysteresis! PDO configuration Configuration of the cyclic process data objects: PDO 1 The cyclical process data objects are configured with a wizard that PDO 2...
  • Page 54 Type ME44 Additional 8DI module settings 15.2.2 Detailed view “Diagnostics” Open menu: → Select 8DI in the navigation area. Click to open the configuration areas. → In configuration area select General settings. → Select detailed view Diagnostics. Overview of the menus: Diagnostics General settings Levels 1 and 2 Description Device status Information on the device status.
  • Page 55 Type ME44 Additional 8DI module settings 15.2.3 “Maintenance” detailed view Open menu: → Select in the navigation area. Click to open the configuration areas. → In configuration area select General settings. → Select detailed view Maintenance. Overview of the menus: Maintenance General settings Levels 1 and 2 Description Indicates device-specific data.

  • Page 56: 8Do Module Start-Up

    The Bürkert Communicator software is required for the base setting. The Bürkert Communicator software can be downloaded for free from the Bürkert homepage. www. burkert.com → Type ME44. In addition to the software, the USB büS interface kit, available as an accessory, is required.
  • Page 57 Type ME44 8DO module start-up → Select operating mode. Possible selection: • On-Off: Operating mode for 2 states, on or off. • Threshold value: Threshold values are defined for the state switch of the output. • PWM: Output with pulse-width modulation. Fast: for actuating a proportional solenoid valve.
  • Page 58 Type ME44 8DO module start-up 16.1.5 Enter name for the output value of the digital output Required access rights: Installer → Select (or corresponding output) in the configuration area. The detailed view is displayed with the menus for setting the digital output. Parameter → Enter Output value name.

  • Page 59: Parameterising The Digital Output For Operating Mode "On-Off

    Type ME44 8DO module start-up 16.2 Parameterising the digital output for operating mode “On-Off” There are only 2 states for the digital output in “On-Off” operating mode, namely on or off. 16.2.1 Overview: Parameterising the digital output for operating mode “On-Off” Parameterising the analogue outputs DO1 Factory default setting Requirement to DO8 in “On-Off” operating mode...
  • Page 60 Type ME44 8DO module start-up 16.2.4 Setting operating mode “On-Off – power reduction” The power reduction saves energy, because a parameterisable PWM signal is activated instead of a per- manent “on” signal. 2 parameters are set for the power reduction: • The time frame until the power deduction becomes active [T d ].

  • Page 61: Parameterising The Digital Output For Operating Mode "Threshold Value

    Type ME44 8DO module start-up 16.3 Parameterising the digital output for operating mode “Threshold value” In “Threshold value” operating mode, threshold values are selected for the state change of the output. 16.3.1 Overview: Parameterisation of the digital output for operating mode “Threshold value”...
  • Page 62 Type ME44 8DO module start-up Threshold Not inverted Inverted mode Window Contact Contact Process Process value value Lower Upper Lower Upper Threshold value Threshold value Table 35: Effect of the threshold mode on the toggling behaviour of the digital output Set threshold mode: Required access rights: Installer → Select (or corresponding output) in the configuration area.
  • Page 63 Type ME44 8DO module start-up 16.3.4 Setting operating mode “Threshold value – delay for the digital output” The delay sets the time between receiving a signal and switching the output. If the delay lasts longer than the applied signal, the output is unchanged.
  • Page 64 Type ME44 8DO module start-up 16.3.6 Setting operating mode “Threshold value – power reduction” The power reduction saves energy, because a parameterisable PWM signal is activated instead of a per- manent “on” signal. 2 parameters are set for the power reduction: • The time frame until the power deduction becomes active [T d ].

  • Page 65: Parameterising The Digital Output For Operating Mode "Pwm

    Type ME44 8DO module start-up 16.4 Parameterising the digital output for operating mode “PWM” In operating mode “PWM”, toggling of the digital output is controlled by a pulse-width-modulated signal. The ON time is based on the frequency (period duration) and the duty cycle.
  • Page 66 Type ME44 8DO module start-up 16.4.2 Setting operating mode “PWM – operation mode for pulse- width modulation” With regard to pulse-width modulation of the digital output, there are 2 operation modes to choose from for the following criteria: • Slow PWM Suitable for: Period duration: 0.5 s…1 day •...
  • Page 67 Type ME44 8DO module start-up 16.4.4 Setting operating mode “PWM – period duration and minimum ON time for slow PWM” These settings are only possible in operation mode Slow PWM. Required access rights: Installer → Select (or corresponding output) in the configuration area. The detailed view Parameter is displayed with the menus for setting the digital output.
  • Page 68 Type ME44 8DO module start-up 16.4.6 Setting operating mode “PWM – error handling” The error handling determines which value the digital output will issue in the event of an error. Required access rights: Installer → Select (or corresponding output) in the configuration area. The detailed view is displayed with the menus for setting the digital output.

  • Page 69: Parameterising The Digital Output For Operating Mode "Pfm

    Type ME44 8DO module start-up 16.5 Parameterising the digital output for operating mode “PFM” In operating mode “PFM”, the toggling of the digital output is controlled by a pulse frequency-modulated signal. The number of switch pulses (frequency) varies depending on the input value and the maximum frequency.
  • Page 70 Type ME44 8DO module start-up 16.5.2 Setting maximum frequency for the digital output The maximum frequency defines the maximum number of pulses per unit of time for the digital output. Required access rights: Installer → Select (or corresponding output) in the configuration area. The detailed view is displayed with the menus for setting the digital output.
  • Page 71 Type ME44 8DO module start-up Required access rights: Installer → Select (or corresponding output) in the configuration area. The detailed view Parameter is displayed with the menus for setting the digital output. → Select Error handling. Possible selection: • Last valid value: Output of the last valid value.

  • Page 72: Maintenance

    I/O modules can be replaced during operation (hot plug). Follow the software instructions for central configuration management when replacing the I/O modules. Available online at www.burkert.com > ME44 > User manuals. NOTE! ▶ Maintenance may be carried out only by trained specialist technicians and with the appropriate tools.
  • Page 73 Figure 20: Mounting the I/O module Type ME44 on the backplane → Align the I/O module with the module slot of the backplane. → Press I/O module onto the backplane until it engages. The I/O module is now connected to the supply voltage.
  • Page 74 Type ME44 Maintenance Electrical configuration 4AO module: Plug configuration External circuit analog outputs Weight AO1…AO4 Analog output + Table 39: Configuration 4AO module Electrical configuration 8DI module: Plug External circuit configuration Weight DI1…DI8 Digital input Frequency inputs: DI1…DI8 24 V Supply voltage 24 V + 20%/– 15% Table 40: Electrical configuration 8DI module Electrical configuration 8DO module: Plug configuration External circuit AUX Power Weight Weight 24 V...

  • Page 75: Replacing The Backplane

    Type ME44 Maintenance 17.2 Replacing the backplane CAUTION! Electrical voltage. ▶ Before working on the device or system, switch off the power supply. Secure against reactivation. NOTE! ▶ Maintenance may be carried out only by trained specialist technicians and with the appropriate tools.
  • Page 76 Type ME44 Maintenance 3. Remove backplane. Contiguous backplanes are unlocked by removing the outer, right I/O module of the left adjacent backplane. Unlocking the backplane Removing backplane from standard rail Terminating resistor Standard rail Electronic module of the adjacent backplane Figure 22: Disassembly of successively adjacent backplanes →...
  • Page 77 Type ME44 Maintenance 17.2.2 Uninstalling the backplane from the fieldbus gateway 1. → Switch off the supply voltage. 2. Remove sensor and actuator cables. → Press push-in contacts of the connection terminal and pull out the wires. Removing system from standard Removing backplane from Removing terminating rail fieldbus gateway resistor Standard rail Socket head screw Terminating resistor Figure 23: Uninstalling backplane from fieldbus gateway 3. Remove system consisting of fieldbus gateway and backplane, with mounted I/O modules, from the...
  • Page 78 Type ME44 Maintenance 5. Remove all I/O modules from the backplane in the same way. Remove the connection panel Remove the I/O module press upper lock upper unlocking device press toward the centre lower unlocking lower lock device press Figure 24: Uninstalling backplane from fieldbus gateway → Press on the blue squares until the lock is released and remove the connection panel.
  • Page 79 Type ME44 Maintenance 17.2.3 Installing successively adjacent backplanes: Installing connection panels and terminating Installing and locking backplane resistor 1. Install Terminating backplane resistor 2. Install I/O module Connection panel Figure 25: Installing successively adjacent backplanes 1. Installing the backplane on the standard rail: → Tilt the backplane and align it with the standard rail. → Hook backplane into the lower guide of the standard rail.
  • Page 80 Type ME44 Maintenance 17.2.4 Installing the backplane on a fieldbus gateway: Installing backplane on fieldbus gateway Installing connection panels and terminating resistor Expansion plug Terminating resistor M4 hexagonal socket head screw Connection panel Figure 27: Install fieldbus gateway on backplane. 1. Installing backplane on fieldbus gateway: → Align the expansion socket of the fieldbus gateway with the expansion plug of the backplane.
  • Page 81 Type ME44 Maintenance 17.2.5 Installation recommendation for configuration levels with multiple backplanes → First hook the minimum configuration level, consisting of fieldbus gateway and 1 backplane, into the standard rail. → Hook other backplanes individually in succession into the standard rail and push onto the previous backplane. → If the terminating resistor was removed, reattach it.
  • Page 82 Incorrect accessories and unsuitable spare parts may cause damage to the device. ▶ Use only original accessories and original spare parts from Bürkert. Accessories Order number 8 x digital inputs 307316 8DI module (ME44) 8 x digital outputs 307317 8DO module (ME44) 4 x analog inputs 307321 4AI module (ME44) 4 x analog outputs...
  • Page 83 Type ME44 Disassembly DISASSEMBLY CAUTION! Electrical voltage. ▶ Before working on the device or system, switch off the power supply. Secure against reactivation. NOTE! ▶ Disassembly must be performed only by trained personnel using suitable tools. 1. Switch off the supply voltage. 2. Remove 5-pole spring-loaded terminal. 3. Remove sensor and actuator cables. → Press push-in contacts of the connection terminal and pull out the wires.
  • Page 84 Type ME44 Packaging, transport PACKAGING, TRANSPORT NOTE! Damage in transit due to inadequately protected devices. ▶ Protect the device against moisture and dirt in shock-resistant packaging during transportation. ▶ Observe permitted storage temperature. STORAGE NOTE! Incorrect storage may damage the device. ▶ Store the device in a dry and dust-free location! ▶ Storage temperature: –30…+80 °C.
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