Actuator-Sensor-Interface
I/O Modules for Operation in the Field (IP 65/67)
Pneumatic I/O modules IP 65/67 – K60
Actuator-Sensor-Interface
■ Overview
A glance at a wide range of ap-
plications reveals that valve
units are being increasingly
connected to the fieldbus. This
is always an advantage when a
large number of pneumatic
loads are implemented in a
central configuration.
When the cylinders are lying in-
dividually, for example, on a
conveyor belt, the idea of
Monostable compact modules
The monostable, pneumatic
compact modules are Series
K60 modules. They have four
digital inputs for connecting the
position feedback signals (e. g.
cylinder switches) and two
pneumatic outputs.
The two pneumatic outputs are
implemented using two precon-
trolled 4/2-way valves (90 %
vacuum up to 8 bar, 550 Nl/min)
Monostable 4/2-way valve
Manual
control
B 2
P R
NSA00062a
Magnet
coil
Air intake
Notes on the monostable
4/2-way valve:
• The monostable 4/2-way
valve is mainly used to con-
trol double-action pneumatic
loads (e. g. double-action
cylinders). The force in the ef-
fective direction and the re-
turn stroke take place pneu-
matically.
• Important: 4/2-way and 5/2-
way valves perform the same
function. They are inter-
changeable.
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decentralisation also seems at-
tractive here: Just as the load
feeder (for motor starters) is lo-
cated directly alongside the
motor, the valve can also be di-
rectly mounted on the cylinder
in the form of an AS-i pneumatic
module, i. e. the valve as a
pneumatic output and the posi-
tion feedback from the
with a common pressurised air
supply and separately guided
exhaust air.
For pressures under 3 bar, all
variants of the pneumatic com-
pact module feature the "active
by push" function as standard:
Via a separate 4 mm plug-in
valve, the pilot valves can be
supplied separately with com-
pressed air of at least 3 bar
Circuit diagram
Outputs not switched
Actuator-
connection
4
1 3
3 Vent
D0 = 0 D0 = 0
Example: Operating a double-
action cylinder via the D0 out-
put of a pneumatic compact
module with monostable
4/2-way valves:
• If bit D0 for output 1 is set to
0, the left cylinder chamber is
deaerated and the right cylin-
der chamber is aerated. The
piston rod is retracted.
• If bit D0 is set to 1, the inte-
grated valve changes over.
The left cylinder chamber is
aerated and the right cylinder
chamber is deaerated. The
piston rod travels outwards.
cylinder in the form of sensor
signals are now combined in
one I/O module.
In the Siemens product spec-
trum, two pneumatic series are
offered with integral 3/2-way
and 4/2-way valves:
if pressures between 90 % vac-
uum and 2 bar are to be con-
nected in the main control sec-
tion. This separate pilot supply
can only be connected by
switching from internal supply
to external supply by plugging
in the hose.
Both pneumatic outputs can al-
so be operated manually via
separate slides. The On time is
L+In2 L- In1 L+n.c L- In2 L+In2 L- In1
+IN1- +IN2- +IN3-
S7.F
OUT1
NSA00063b
• If bit D0 is set to 0 again, the
valve switches back again
and the piston rod retracts.
• In the event of power failure,
the monostable valve is reset
to the initial position (D0 = 0)
due to the spring reset.
• Both integrated 4/2-way
valves can be switched inde-
pendently of each other.
• K60 pneumatic compact
modules (4 digital inputs / 2
pneumatic outputs designed
as 2 x 4/2-way monostable or
bistable valves)
• Pneumatic application mod-
ules (up to 4 digital inputs / 2
pneumatic outputs designed
as 2 x 3/2-way monostable
valves)
100 %. An internal control loop
in the slave electronics causes
the holding power of both pilot
valves to be reduced to such a
level that the conditions of
Class T6 are met even at maxi-
mum switching frequency at an
ambient temperature of +55 °C.
The pneumatic module can be
implemented in Ex Zones
11 and 2.
L+n.c L- In2 Outputs switched
+IN4-
+
AS-Inter-
face
-
OUT2
D0 = 1 D0 = 1
Note: the valve can also be
switched using emergency
manual. The valve must, how-
ever, be in the standard posi-
tion because the precontrol
valve and manual operation
are implemented in parallel to
allow fault-free operation at all
times.
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Actuator-Sensor-Interface
■ Overview
Bistable compact modules
For applications in which it is
necessary for a valve to retain
its current position in the event
of power supply failure, a bista-
ble valve must be used.
The pneumatic compact mod-
ule with a bistable function was
developed to ensure that this
function was also available in a
pneumatic AS-i module. The
electrical and pneumatic speci-
fications of this module largely
correspond to the monostable
version already described. The
only differences lie in the pneu-
matic function and in the electri-
cal control:
Bistable 4/2-way valve
Manual Aktuator
control connection
2 4
NSA00064b 1 3
Magnet
coil
Air
Vent
bistable intake
precontrol
valve
Notes on the bistable
4/2-way valve:
The bistable 4/2-way valve is
mainly used to control double-
action pneumatic loads (e. g.
double-action linear and swivel
cylinders). The bistable func-
tion is necessary when the
valve is required to maintain its
current position following a
power failure.
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I/O Modules for Operation in the Field (IP 65/67)
In the bistable compact mod-
ule, a single bistable pilot valve
(precontrol valve) is used. In
contrast to other bistable solu-
tions in which a bistable func-
tion is implemented using a pi-
lot valve with two systems of
magnets, the compact module
only requires a bistable precon-
trol valve with one system of
magnets.
Changeover between the two
possible stable states of a bist-
able valve is performed by re-
versing the polarity of the mag-
nets, i.e. the valve is held in the
respective position with just one
system of magnets.
Circuit diagram
Outputs not switched
D0 = 0 D2 = 0
D1 = 1 (pulse) D3 = 1 (pulse)
Example: Operating a double-
action cylinder via the D0 and
D1 output of a pneumatic com-
pact module with bistable
4/2-way valves:
• If bit D0 is set to 1, the inte-
grated valve changes over.
The left cylinder chamber is
aerated and the right cylinder
chamber is deaerated. The
piston rod travels outwards.
• If bit D1 is set to 1, the valve
switches back again, the left
cylinder chamber is deaerat-
ed and the right cylinder
chamber is aerated. The pis-
ton rod is retracted.
Actuator-Sensor-Interface
Pneumatic I/O modules IP 65/67 – K60
Two output signals are neces-
sary for activating a bistable pi-
lot valve (OUT1 and OUT2 or
OUT3 and OUT4), e.g. OUT1 is
used to set the valve and OUT2
is used to reset the valve.
A prerequisite for implementing
a bistable valve is therefore that
in the event of power failure, the
previously achieved position is
maintained, i.e. that the proba-
bility of pressure failure is less
than the probability of power
failure.
L+In2 L- In1 L+n.c L- In2 L+In2 L- In1
+IN1- +IN2- +IN3-
S7.F
OUT1/OUT2 OUT3/OUT4
NSA00065
The output bits only need to be
set for a short period (5 ms)
and the valve switches to a
safe position. The valve is reset
by setting the opposite output
bits.
Under no circumstances must
the two outputs D0 and D1 be
switched at the same time, as
with any bistable valve, other-
wise an undefinable position
will be achieved.
In the event of power failure,
the bistable valve remains in
the previously achieved posi-
tion.
In the event of the compressed
air supply failing in addition to
the electrical supply, no holding
power can be applied.
Installations must therefore
always be designed to en-
sure that plant safety is al-
ways assured, i.e. that a pres-
sure drop, pressure failure or
loss of a vacuum will not
cause any danger to persons
or the environment.
L+ n.c L- In2 Outputs switched
+IN4-
+
AS-Inter-
face
-
D0 = 1 (pulse) D2 = 1 (pulse)
D1 = 0 D2 = 1
Both integrated 4/2-way valves
can be switched independent-
ly of each other.
Note: the valve can also be
switched using emergency
manual. The valve must, how-
ever, be in the standard posi-
tion because the precontrol
valve and manual operation
are implemented in parallel to
allow fault-free operation at all
times.
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I/O Modules for Operation in the Field (IP 65/67)
Pneumatic I/O modules IP 65/67 – K60

■ Selection and ordering data

Design Short code DT Order No. Price PG Pack

Unit Unit
3RK1 408-0MT00-0CA0 4 PNP inputs
2 outputs, pneumatic 1)
monostable
Y-II assignment
• Exhaust air via sintered filter 4I/2OP-MS } 3RK1 408-0MT00-0CA0 131 1
• Exhaust air via plug-in 4I/2OP-MG A 3RK1 408-0MT01-0CA0 131 1
connector
• Exhaust air via sintered filter 4I/2OP-MSE A 3RK1 408-1MT00-0CA0 131 1
Valve supply via U aux
• Exhaust air via plug-in connector 4I/2OP-MGE B 3RK1 408-1MT01-0CA0 131 1
nsa0244b Valve supply via U aux
4 PNP inputs
3RK1 408-0CT00-0CA0 2 outputs, pneumatic 1)
bistable
Y-II assignment
• Exhaust air via sintered filter 4I/2OP-BS A 3RK1 408-0CT00-0CA0 131 1
• Exhaust air via plug-in 4I/2OP-BG B 3RK1 408-0CT01-0CA0 131 1
connector
• Exhaust air via sintered filter 4I/2OP-BSE A 3RK1 408-1CT00-0CA0 131 1
Valve supply via U aux
• Exhaust air via sintered filter 4I/2OP-BGE B 3RK1 408-1CT01-0CA0 131 1
Valve supply via U aux
nsa0245b

■ Dimension drawings
Compact module, pneumatic

60 55
152

NSA00182a

Side view with

NSA00181

mounting plate
3RK1 901-0CA00

1) Modules supplied without mounting plate.

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I/O Modules for Operation in the Field (IP 65/67)
Pneumatic I/O modules IP 65/67 – K60

■ Technical data
Exhaust air via sintered Exhaust air via plug-in Exhaust air via sin- Exhaust air via plug-in
filter connector tered filter connector
4 PNP inputs 4 PNP inputs 4 PNP inputs 4 PNP inputs
2 pneumatic outputs 2 pneumatic outputs 2 pneumatic outputs 2 pneumatic outputs
monostable monostable monostable monostable
Valve supply via Uaux Valve supply via Uaux

Y-II assignment Y-II assignment Y-II assignment Y-II assignment

3RK1 408-0MT00-0CA0 3RK1 408-0MT01-0CA0 3RK1 408-1MT00-0CA0 3RK1 408-1MT01-0CA0

Slave type Standard slaves
Operational voltage in accordance with AS- 29.5 ... 31.6
Interface specification in V
Total current input in mA <200
Input connection PNP
Inputs
• Sensor supply via AS-Interface Short-circuit-proof
• Sensors 2- and 3-wire
• Voltage range in V 20 ... 30
• Load rating in mA 100 200
for all inputs
• Socket assignment PIN 1 = Sensor supply L+
(Y-II assignment of input sockets: PIN 3 = Sensor supply L-
See Section Compact modules/ PIN 4 = Data input I
Terminal assignment) PIN 2 = Data input II
PIN 5 = Earth connection
Outputs (pneumatic)
• Number of 4/2-way valves (monostable) 2
• Nominal diameter of seat valves in mm 5
Hose plug-in connector Legris 3000 / 8 mm
Operating pressure range in bar 8 ... 3
Extended operating pressure range on appli- 90 % vacuum up to 8 bar
cation of control air (min. 3 bar)
Flow rate at 6/5 bar in Nl/min 550
Compressed-air consistency filtered (40 µm); oiled or not oiled
Watchdog yes
AS-Interface profile 7.F
I/O configuration 7
ID code F
Assignment of data bits
• Socket 1 PIN4 = IN1(D0) / PIN2 = IN2(D1)
• Socket 2 PIN4 = IN2 (D1)
• Socket 3 PIN4 = IN3(D2) / PIN2 = IN4(D3)
• Socket 4 PIN4 = IN4 (D3)
• Valve 1 OUT1 (D0)
• Valve 2 OUT2 (D1)
AS-Interface certificate yes
Approvals UL, CSA
Protection IP 65 IP 67 IP 65 IP 67
Ambient temperature in °C 0 ... +55
Storage temperature in °C –5 ... +70
Number of input sockets 4
Status indications
• Switching status yellow LED
• AS-Interface green LED
• FAULT red LED
• AUX PWR – green LED
Connection Via contact pin and 3RK1 901-0CA00 mounting plate (mounting plate must be ordered separately)
Configuration note Two output bits (D0 and D1) are required for controlling the two integrated monostable valves.

Note – To supply the output circuit, an external supplemen-

tary supply (AUX POWER) of
DC 20 to 30 V is necessary. The supplementary sup-
ply must comply with VDE 0106 (PELV), safety
class III.

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 Actuator-Sensor-Interface
I/O Modules for Operation in the Field (IP 65/67)
Pneumatic I/O modules IP 65/67 – K60

■ Technical data
Exhaust air via sintered Exhaust air via plug-in Exhaust air via sin- Exhaust air via plug-in
filter connector tered filter connector
4 PNP inputs 4 PNP inputs 4 PNP inputs 4 PNP inputs
2 pneumatic outputs 2 pneumatic outputs 2 pneumatic outputs 2 pneumatic outputs
bistable bistable bistable bistable
Valve supply via U aux Valve supply via Uaux

Y-II assignment Y-II assignment Y-II assignment Y-II assignment

3RK1 408-0CT00-0CA0 3RK1 408-0CT01-0CA0 3RK1 408-1CT00-0CA0 3RK1 408-1CT01-0CA0

Slave type Standard slaves
Operational voltage in accordance with AS- 29.5 ... 31.6
Interface specification in V
Total current input in mA <200
Input connection PNP
Inputs
• Sensor supply via AS-Interface Short-circuit-proof
• Sensors 2- and 3-wire
• Voltage range in V 20 ... 30
• Load rating for inputs in mA 100 200
• Socket assignment PIN 1 = Sensor supply L+
(Y-II assignment of input sockets: PIN 3 = Sensor supply L-
See Section Compact modules/ PIN 4 = Data input I
Terminal assignment) PIN 2 = Data input II
PIN 5 = Earth connection
Outputs (pneumatic)
• Number of 4/2-way valves (bistable) 2
• Nominal diameter of seat valves in mm 5
Hose plug-in connector Legris 3000 / 8 mm
Operating pressure range in bar 8 ... 3
Extended operating pressure range on appli- 90 % vacuum up to 8 bar
cation of control air (min. 3 bar)
Flow rate at 6/5 bar in Nl/min 550
Compressed-air consistency filtered (40 µm); oiled or not oiled
Watchdog yes
AS-Interface profile 7.F
I/O configuration 7
ID code F
Assignment of data bits
• Socket 1 PIN4 = IN1(D0) / PIN2 = IN2(D1)
• Socket 2 PIN4 = IN2 (D1)
• Socket 3 PIN4 = IN3(D2) / PIN2 = IN4(D3)
• Socket 4 PIN4 = IN4 (D3)
• Valve 1 OUT1 (D0) / OUT2 (D1)
• Valve 2 OUT3 (D2) / OUT4 (D3)
AS-Interface certificate yes
Approvals UL, CSA
Protection IP 65 IP 67 IP 65 IP 67
Ambient temperature in °C 0 ... +55
Storage temperature in °C –5 ... +70
Number of input sockets 4
Status indications
• Switching status yellow LED
• AS-Interface green LED
• FAULT red LED
• AUX PWR – green LED
Connection Via contact pin and 3RK1 901-0CA00 mounting plate (mounting plate must be ordered separately)
Configuration note Four output bits (D0, D1, D2, D3) are required for controlling the two integrated bistable valves.

Note – To supply the output circuit, an external supplemen-

tary supply (AUX POWER) of
DC 20 to 30 V is necessary. The supplementary sup-
ply must comply with VDE 0106 (PELV), safety
class III.

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