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The Pepperl + Fuchs 184763 is an advanced AS-Interface Safety Monitor designed to enhance the safety and efficiency of industrial automation systems. This device is engineered to meet stringent safety standards, including SIL 3 and Performance Level e (PL e), ensuring reliable operation in critical environments. It features a single integrated safe output and supports logic configuration through an intuitive drag-and-drop interface on a PC, allowing for easy customization and deployment. The safety monitor is capable of managing sensor-controlled personal protection equipment and other safety components up to Category 4, as per EN 954-1 standards. With its robust design, the Pepperl + Fuchs 184763 is suitable for dynamic monitoring of restart functions and protection control, making it an essential component for maintaining operational safety in automated systems.
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 184763 |
| Manufacturer | Pepperl + Fuchs |
| Model Number | VAS-1A-K12-U-S1 |
| Category | AS-Interface Safety Monitor |
| Safety Integrity Level (SIL) | SIL 3 |
| Performance Level (PL) | PL e |
| AS-Interface Specification | V2.1 |
| Switch-on Delay | < 10 s |
| Response Delay | < 50 ms |
| Rated Operating Voltage | 24 V DC ± 15% |
| Rated Operating Current | ≤ 150 mA |
| Surge Protection | Overvoltage category III for rated operating voltage 300 V DC acc. to VDE 0110 Part 1 |
| Interface Type | RS 232, serial |
| Transfer Rate | 9600 baud, no parity, 1 start bit, 1 stop bit, 8 data bits |
| Input | 2 opto-coupling inputs (high-active) "Start" and "protection control (EDM)", input currents about 10 mA at 24 V DC |
| Safety Output | 2 potential-free NO contacts, max. contact loading: 1 A DC-13 at 24 V DC, 3 A AC-15 at 230 V AC |
| Output Type | Signal output: PNP transistor output, 200 mA, short-circuit and reverse-polarity-proof |
| Degree of Protection | IP20 (only for use in electrical operating rooms / switch cabinet suitable with minimum protection type IP54) |
| Housing Material | Polyamide PA 66, black |
| Mass | 350 g |
| Mounting | DIN rail mounting |
| Ambient Temperature | -20 ... 60 °C (-4 ... 140 °F) |
| Storage Temperature | -30 ... 70 °C (-22 ... 158 °F) |
| Function | The AS-Interface Safety Monitor VAS-1A-K12-U-S1 by Pepperl + Fuchs is designed to ensure the safe operation of sensor-controlled personal protection equipment and other safety components up to Category 4. |
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Big thanks to Rob for helping with an urgent request we had on a Friday afternoon. The part we needed was in Europe, and Rob went out of his way to get it ordered and delivered to us by the following Tuesday.City Bearings
Found the component I was looking for at a great price. Excellent support from the staff as I was paying by wire transfer. Fast delivery and very good packaging.Adriano Tiberi
First time working with Marvo. They had what I needed, took great care of me, and got my order out right away. I was very impressed with the service and the person I spoke with. I will definitely work with them again in the future.Robert Cohen
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