Core Electronics for Ethernet-APL Field Devices
Rapid Integration of Ethernet-APL Communication and Application into Field Devices
commModule APL is a cost-effective hardware module for the implementation of Ethernet-APL field devices. It provides connectivity to Ethernet-APL as well as an application software that can be easily configured to implement the required behavior of the particular field device. Existing HART and Modbus devices can be migrated to Ethernet-APL even without the need to write a single line of code. All required mapping to the HART or Modbus commands can be defined using the commScripter tool.
Overview
Fast and cost-effective implementation
- Small footprint for use in majority of process equipment
- Suited for automatic assembly on motherboard
- No need for a complex hardware development
- No stack porting, no application programming
PROFINET protocol software according to PA profile 4.02 already onboard
- Implementation follows latest APL and PI specifications
- Run-time license for the software is already included
Made for intrinsically safe hardware designs
- Potted and non-potted version for optimized ex design
- ATEX and IECEx approval for use in explosive environments
Easy integration into HART and Modbus devices
- Script-controlled mapping of function block application to device specific HART or Modbus commands
- No need for C programming
- commScripter tool checks script and creates mapping table
- Off-the-shelf commModules are customized by downloading mapping table
Technical Data
| Hardware | |
| Processor | Renesas RX64M |
| RAM | 2,5 MByte |
| Flash | 4 MByte (on chip) |
| Non-volatile RAM | On chip for persistent storage of parameters |
| Connectors | Solder pads on edge of PCB |
| Current Consumption | 53 mA |
| Power Supply to Device | 3.2 V (max. 76 mW) and 6.2 V (max. 90 mW) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C … +80 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C … +85 °C |
| Relative Humidity | 10 % … 90% non condensing |
| Mounting | Soldering (automatic assembly possible for non-potted version) |
| Weight | 24 g (potted), 8 g (non-potted) |
| Dimensions | 32,0 x 54,7 x 8,0 mm |
| Interfaces | |
| Fieldbus Interface | PROFINET over APL with PA Profile 4.02 |
| Interface to Application Device | for standard firmware: UART, for user specific firmware: UART, I2C, SPI |
| Protocol to Application Device | HART, Modbus or user specific |
| Certificates | |
| ATEX | IBExU24ATEX1070 U II 1 G Ex ia IIC Ga, II 1 D Ex ia IIIC Da |
| IECEx | IECEx IBE 24.0025U Ex ia IIC Ga. Ex ia IIIC Da |
Order Information
| Scope of Delivery | |
| Hardware | Packaging Unit: 70 pieces in trays (sealed in dry pack) |
| Firmware | PROFINET device stack, mapping application |
| Documentation | Hardware Manual |
| Order Numbers | |
| EIA-AS-022430 | commModule APL potted, 5 samples in tray |
| EIA-AS-022450 | commModule APL non-potted, 5 samples in tray |
| EIA-AS-022230 | commModule APL, potted, 70 pieces in 5 trays |
| EIA-AS-022250 | commModule APL, non-potted, 70 pieces in 5 trays |
| Additional Products and Services | |
| EVA-MA-022240 | commModule Evaluation Kit (commModule APL in housing with connectors) |
| GSA-XX-020101 | aplSwitch Field |
| GSA-XX-020111 | aplSwitch Field PA |
| DXA-KL-020621 | Renesas E2 Lite Flasher |
| LDA-AM-022755 | commScripter, Single Seat Developer License PROFINET to HART |
| LDA-AM-022756 | commScripter, Single Seat Developer License PROFINET to Modbus |
| HUA-AA-001012 | USB Hardlock for commScripter Licenses |
| SIA-AY-022471 | commScripter APL Workshop (per day) |
| SIA-KL-020100 | Integration Support (per hour) |
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Manuals & Documentation
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Data Sheets & Brochures