– – VDE 0100
During commissioning
• Installation may only be performed in a voltage-free and pressure-free state
and only by a qualified technician. In order to avoid accidents caused by dan-
gerous movements of the actuators, electrical commissioning is to be carried
out only in a pressure-free state.
• Do not put the system into operation before it is completely assembled as
well as correctly wired and configured, and after it has been properly tested.
• The device is subject to the restrictions of the IP 65 protection class. Before
commissioning, make sure that all the connection seals and plugs are leak-
tight to prevent fluids and foreign bodies from penetrating the device.
During operation
• Make sure that there is a sufficient exchange of air or enough cooling if your
valve system has any of the following:
– Full equipment status
– Continuously loaded solenoid coils
During cleaning
• Never use solvents or aggressive detergents. Only clean the device using a
slightly damp cloth. Only use water and, if necessary, a mild detergent.
2.6 Control network malfunction
Products with Ethernet connection are designed to be used on specific industrial
control networks. Observe the following safety measures:
• Always follow industry best practices for network segmentation.
• Avoid exposing products with Ethernet connection directly to the Internet.
• Minimize internet and business network exposure for all control system de-
vices and/or control systems.
• Ensure that products, control system devices and/or control systems are not
accessible from the Internet.
• Locate control networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolate them
from the business network.
• If remote access is required, only use secure methods such as Virtual Private
Networks (VPNs).
NOTICE! Recognize that VPNs and other software-based products may have
vulnerabilities. A VPN is only as secure as the connected devices it serves. Al-
ways use the current version of the VPN, the firewall and other software-based
products.
• Ensure that the latest released software and firmware versions are installed on
all products connected to the network.
3 Application areas
The bus coupler is used to electrically control valves via the EtherNet/IP™ fieldbus
system. In addition, input/output modules allow electrical input and output sig-
nals to be connected via the valve system's bus connection.
The bus coupler is only intended for use as a slave in an EtherNet/IP™ bus system
in accordance with EN 50170 Part 2.
4 Scope of delivery
The following is included in the scope of delivery of a configured valve system:
• 1 valve system according to configuration and order
• 1 set of operating instructions for the valve system
• 1 set of operating instructions for the bus coupler
The following is included in the scope of delivery of a bus coupler parts kit:
• 1 bus coupler with seal and two tie rods
• 1 set of operating instructions
The VS is individually configured. You can find the exact configuration
in the AVENTICS Internet configurator under your order number.
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5 Device description
The bus coupler makes it possible to control the VS via an EtherNet/IP™ fieldbus
system. In addition to connections for data lines and power supplies, the bus cou-
pler also enables you to set various bus parameters and permits diagnosis via
LEDs and the EtherNet/IP™ protocol.
The following overview outlines the entire valve system and its components. The
VS itself is described in its own operating instructions.
5.1 Device overview of the valve system and modules
The valve system consists of the components illustrated, depending on the order:
4
3
2
1
7
Fig. 1: Bus coupler device overview with I/O modules and valve terminal (sample
configuration)
1 Left end plate
3 Bus coupler, type B-design
5 FE connection
7 Alternative FE connection using the
screw from (5)
For the output or input modules, up to 6 modules can be connected in any com-
bination (e.g. 3 input and 3 output modules).
B-design stand-alone module extension and the valve terminal have their own op-
erating instructions.
With the B-design stand-alone module extension, up to 3 modules (module ex-
tensions) can be integrated in any combination.
5.2 Device components
5.2.1 Bus coupler
1
7
Fig. 2: Bus coupler overview
6
5
2 Output module or input module
4 B-design stand-alone module exten-
sion
6 Valve terminal
2
6
3
4
5
20