SIMATIC ET 200AL

The rugged I/O for effortless mounting anywhere

With its high degree of protection IP65/67, particularly compact design, low space requirements and weight, SIMATIC ET 200AL is specially designed for distributed control electronics in tight spaces and involving motion. The SIMATIC ET 200AL devices are quickly and conveniently configured and commissioned using the TIA Portal. The modules can be incorporated in the automation network via PROFINET, PROFIBUS or the integration of ET 200SP.

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Benefits and features Whether in engineering, installation or operation: The SIMATIC ET 200AL I/O system offers a wealth of benefits – making it the ideal system for a host of decentralized applications.

Fail-safe switch-off of standard modules

Standard digital outputs of the ET 200AL can be switched off in a fail-safe-related manner within a supply line. This provides additional flexibility for the integration of safety applications up to SIL CL 2 or Cat 3/PL. Since only the outputs are switched off, diagnostics is still possible.

IO-Link master only switch off the additional load supply in a Fail-safe-related manner. Communication is thus still guaranteed.

Options handling

The option handling system allows individual system components to be added on a customer-specific basis and the machine to be individually configured according to requirements. This is achieved by a one-time full configuration and the activation of the plant components via software. All functions that are not required remain deactivated.

IO-Link I/O modules

The compatibility of IO-Link modules also allows an easy connection of standard sensors and actuators. Signals and energy is transmitted through IO-Link. The modules can be connected to any IO-Link master and thus enable a set-up of distributed I/O modules units that are fieldbus-independent.

Due to the point-to-point connections in IO-Link, a star-shaped structure (star topology) is created when the IO-Link peripheral modules are connected to an IO-Link master. In combination with the fieldbus line topology, a topology that is optimally adapted to the requirements of the machines and systems can be realized.

Efficient engineering and fast configuration

Uniform engineering with TIA Portal enables consistent system diagnostics and efficient work. With the TIA Selection Tool, every ET 200AL system is configured and ordered quickly and conveniently. Further tools, such as the SIMATIC Automation Tool, support you during commissioning, maintenance and service as well as configuration management.

Flexible mounting and easy wiring

The SIMATIC ET 200AL modules, which are only 30 or 45 mm wide, can be easily installed in any position in a machine or assembly line. Sensors and actuators can be connected using reliable M8 and M12 connection technology. Color-coded sockets and matching connection cables simplify wiring.

Reliable in operation

The modules comply with protection class IP65/67. They operate reliably in the temperature range from -30 °C to +55 °C as well as at accelerations of up to 5 g. Because plastic housings ensure low weight, SIMATIC ET 200AL modules are thus perfect for moving applications.

Module range Wide range of applications for compact IP65/67 I/O system due to M8 and M12 modules

Interface Modules

The ET 200AL is connected to the bus system via the interface module, whereby optionally either a PROFINET or PROFIBUS interface module is available. The interface module exchanges the data between the higher-level controller and the I/O modules.

Integration of ET 200SP:
The ET 200AL IO modules can easily be integrated into a ET 200SP configuration, in this case data is exchanged between the ET 200AL IO modules and the higher-level controller via the interface module of the ET 200SP.

PROFINET Interface Module

PROFINET Interface Module IM157-1 PN

IM 157-1 PN interface module for the SIMATIC ET 200AL, for connection to PROFINET
• RT and IRT real-time properties
• Automatic startup by means of topology detection
• Auto-crossover
• MRP, MRPD
• I&M data
• Data volume: 1430 Byte input and 1430 byte output
• Assignment to different CPUs by means of Shared Device
• Firmware update
• PROFIenergy
• Configuration management (Option handling)
• 2 independent backplane bus lines with 16 peripheral modules each = 32 modules can be operated

PROFIBUS Interface Module

PROFIBUS Interface Module IM 157-1 DP

IM 157-1 DP interface module for the SIMATIC ET 200AL, for connection to PROFIBUS
• DP V1 slave
• I&M data
• Firmware update
• Configuration management (Option handling)
• Data volume: 244 Byte input and 244 Byte output
• 2 independent backplane bus lines with 16 peripheral modules each = 32 modules can be operated

Connection to ET 200SP

IP65/67 I/Os for the ET 200SP IO-System

The ET 200AL I/O modules are integrated in ET 200SP via the BU-Send and BA-Send 1xFC modules. Data exchange between the ET 200AL I/O modules and the higher-level controller takes place via the ET 200SP interface module.

The connecting cable for the ET 200AL I/O modules is connected to the BusAdapter of the ET 200SP station.
The BusAdapter is simply inserted on the BaseUnit and secured with a screw.

SIMATIC ET 200SP - BusAdapter BA-SEND

I/O Modules

I/O modules are the interface between the SIMATIC ET 200AL and the process:

Digital and analog modules provide precisely the inputs/outputs that are required for the respective task
Thanks to freely parameterizable hybrid modules with integrated counting function, the ET 200AL thus offers maximum flexibility in many areas of application.

Two power supplies, 1L+ and 2L+ (each 4 A), are available. They are used by the I/O module and looped through to an additional I/O module.

Digital Input Modules DI

DI 8x24V DC 8xM8

Number of channels: 8
Connection technology: 8xM8 socket, 3-pole
Diagnostics/Interrupts: Module based (short circuit of sensor supply)
Width: 30mm

DI 8x24V DC 4xM12

Number of channels: 8
Connection technology: 4xM12 socket, 5-pole, double assignment
Diagnostics/Interrupts: Module based (short circuit of sensor supply)
Width: 30mm

DI 16x24V DC 8xM12

Number of channels: 16
Connection technology: 8xM12 socket, 5-pole, double assignment
Diagnostics/Interrupts: Module based (short circuit of sensor supply)
Width: 45 mm

Digital Output Modules DQ

DQ 8x24V DC/2A 8xM12

Number of channels: 8 (2 load groups for 4 outputs each)
Output current up to 2A per channel
Connection technology: 8xM12 socket, 5-pole
Diagnostics/interrupts: Module-based (short-circuit of sensor supply)
Width: 45 mm

Digital Hybrid Modules DIQ

DIQ 4+DQ 4x 24 V DC/0.5 A, 8xM8

Number of channels: 8 (4 DQ fixed supplied from 2L+, 4 DIQ parameterizable supplied from 1L+)
2 load groups for 4 outputs each,
Output current: up to 0.5A per channel
Connection technology: 8 x M8 socket, 3-pole
Diagnostics/interrupts: Module-based (sensor supply short-circuit, output short-circuit)
Width: 30 mm

DIQ 4+DQ 4x 24 V DC/0.5 A, 4xM12

Number of channels: 8 (4 DQ fixed supplied from 2L+, 4 DIQ parameterizable supplied from 1L+)
2 load groups for 4 outputs each,
Output current: up to 0.5A per channel
Connection technology: 4 x M12 socket, 5-pole, double assignment
Diagnostics/interrupts: Module-based (sensor supply short-circuit, output short-circuit)
Width: 30 mm

DIQ 16x 24 V DC/0.5 A, 8xM12

Number of channels: 16 (16 DIQ parameterizable supplied from 1L+ rsp. 2L+)
Output current: up to 0.5A per channel
Connection technology: 8 x M12 socket, 5-pole, double assignment
Optional functions: 2 or 4 counters; Counting frequency 2 kHz; Configurable count direction;
Direct control of a DQ
Diagnostics/interrupts: Module-based (sensor supply short-circuit)
Width: 45 mm

Analog Input Modules AI

AI 4xU/I/RTD, 4xM12

Number of channels: 4
Connection technology: 4xM12 sockets, 5-pole
Measuring types: Current, voltage, RTD configurable per channel
Resolution: 16 bit
Conversion time: 2ms per channel
Diagnostics/interrupts: Channel-based (sensor supply short-circuit, overflow and underflow, high/low limit violation)
Width: 30mm

Analog Output Modules AQ

AQ 4xU/I, 4xM12

Number of channels: 4
Connection technology: 4xM12 sockets, 5-pole
Output types: Current, voltage, configurable per channel
Resolution: 16 bit
Cycle time 1ms
Diagnostics/interrupts: Channel-based (actuator supply short-circuit, short circuit/wirebreak at output, high/low limit violation)

Communication Modules

The CM IO-Link communication module enables data exchange with up to 4 IO-Link devices. With the IO-Link specification V1.1, the current device and master parameters can be automatically transferred to the IO-Link device in the event of a device replacement – without additional application effort.
The 30 mm wide I/O modules are especially suitable for use in extremely confined spaces, have settable parameters and diagnostic functions and can thus be adapted flexibly to the respective process requirements.

IO-Link Master

CM 4xIO-Link, 4xM12

Number of ports: 4
Connection technology 4xM12 socket, 5-pole
IO-Link protocol: V1.1
COM Mode: COM1 to COM3
Port type Type B; short-circuit-proof supply of actuators
Parameter server: 2 kByte per port
Diagnostics/interrupts: Channel-based
Width: 30mm