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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.

in the data sheet

commModule APL | Core Electronics for APL Field Devices

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	50 mA
Power Supply to Device	3.2 V (max. 70 mW) and 6.2 V (max. 90 mW)
Operating Temperature	-40 °C … +80 °C
Storage Temperature	-40 °C … +125 °C
Relative Humidity	10 % … 90% non condensing
Mounting	Soldering (automatic assembly possible for non-potted version)
Weight	15 g (pottet), 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 regular firmware for commKit: UART, for user specific firmware: UART, I2C, SPI
Protocol to Application Device	HART, Modbus (coming soon) or user specific

Certificates
ATEX	In preparation
IECEx	In preparation

Order Information

Scope of Delivery
Hardware	Preliminary engineering samples of commModule APL available on request Production devices on tray (sealed dry pack) available later this year
Firmware	PROFINET device stack, mapping application
Documentation	Hardware Manual

Order Numbers
EIA-AS-022430	commModule APL potted, samples
EIA-AS-022450	commModule APL non-potted, samples

Additional Products and Services
EVA-MA-022240	commModule Evaluation Kit (commModule APL in housing with connectors)
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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Data Sheets & Brochures
- commModule APL | Data Sheet

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Core Electronics for Ethernet-APL Field Devices

Rapid Integration of Ethernet-APL Communication and Application into Field Devices

Overview

Fast and cost-effective implementation

PROFINET protocol software according to PA profile 4.02 already onboard

Made for intrinsically safe hardware designs

Easy integration into HART and Modbus devices

Technical Data

Order Information

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