VIPA, Modular communication processor SSM BG4x.

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Modular communication processor SSM BG4x
 
With the base unit SSM-BG4x it is possible to build an interface card to your own specific demands.
The SSM-BG4x is a standard interface card, which connects to any standard S5® from Siemens rack or the VIPA mounting rack 188-3UA00.
By placing the required interface module, each channel can be configured independently to customer specifications.
The SSM BG4x is the result of intensive co-operation between VIPA and customers in the automotive, material handling, food and packing industries.
The SSM BG4x is simply reconfigured to operate in a different application.

Performance features  
Cost reductions ensured by higher recording density (slim design)  
Cost saving equipment due to operation without a fan (115U)  
Easy handling and assembly favoured by modular connection techniques.  
Up to 3 different channels (BG41=1 channel, BG42=2 channel BG43=3 channel)  
Elimination of add-on equipment and software  
Low spare part costs (cards can be assembled by end-user!)  
Maximum plant availability ensured by process independent diagnosis  
May also be inserted on IM slot (115U)  
Extreme flexibility due to plant specific module  
Increase of plant power ensured by high Baud rate (38K4) and fast signal processing  
Short configuration times by using VIPA FB's  
Easy maintenance provided by status indication LED  
Fast plant modification by configuring the individual connection via FB's  
(No additional configuration of the CP required)  
Easy integration into existing plants due to slot independency (no specific CP slot required!)  
   
Fields of application  
The SSM module with communication interfaces are used for:  
Serial communication: 3964
  3964(R)
  3964(R) with RK512
  STX/ETX
  MODBUS
  ASCII
   
Special features  
Mixed operation due to multi-function and multi-configuration possibilities  
Can also be used as analog I/O, position, real-time clock, high speed counter, and L1 processor (see pages)  


Technical data    
Supply voltage   DC5V ±5%
Current consumption   600mA
Transfer rate Asynchronous   75…38400 Baud
Address requirements    
P or Q address storage - SSM-BG41 4 byte
  - SSM-BG42 8 byte
  - SSM-BG43 8 byte
Job types via HTB - 3964(R) send, send-all
    receive, receive-all
    fetch
  - 3964 send
    receive
  - STX/ETX send
    receive
  - MODBUS send
    receive
  - ASCII send
    receive
     
Dimensions and weight    
Height   233.4 mm
Depth   160.0 mm
Weight   ca. 400 gr
     
Ambient Conditions    
Operating temp.   0°C..+.55°C
Storage temp.   -20°C…+70°C
Relative humidity   95% no condensation
No forced ventilation    
Space requirements   1 slot
Insertable in IM-slot   yes
     

Ordering information  
Description Order number
Interface card 1 slot VIPA SSM-BG41
Interface card 2 slot VIPA SSM-BG42
Interface card 3 slot VIPA SSM-BG43
Manual VIPA SSM-HB29
   
Communication submodules  
20 mA current loop active/passive VIPA SSM-MD25
20 mA current loop/RS232C VIPA SSM-MD26
RS232C VIPA SSM-MD22
CENTRONICS parallel VIPA SSM-MD24
RS422/RS485, non floating VIPA SSM-MD21
RS422, floating VIPA SSM-MD33
RS485, floating VIPA SSM-MD34
   
Data handling blocks  
3,5" floppy disk VIPA SSM-SW433