Product Guide
Compact Field Unit PA (CFU)
Classification:
Product name:
Compact Field Unit PA (CFU)
Shortdescription:
The SIMATIC Compact Field Unit (SIMATIC CFU) is a smart field distributor for use as an I/O device on PROFINET of an automation system.
Product types:
Link/Coupler/Gateway/Proxy
Technology & Profiles:
PROFINET
Company:
Siemens AG
Gleiwitzer Str. 555
90475 Nürnberg
Germany
Dirk Vielsäcker
Tel +49 911 895 0
https://www.siemens.de
Illustration:
Product description:
The SIMATIC Compact Field Unit (SIMATIC CFU) is a smart field distributor for use as an I/O device on PROFINET of an automation system. SIMATIC CFU has the following interfaces:
- Fieldbus connections for PROFIBUS PA field devices
- Freely configurable channels (digital inputs/outputs for sensors or actuators)
Most important functions:
System interfacing over the Industrial Ethernet standard
- Redundant PROFINET connection (S2) for maximum availability
- Connection versatility with PROFINET BusAdapter (for example electrical, optical or mixed)
Combination of digital fieldbus and discrete I/Os
- 8 × digital fieldbus (PROFIBUS PA)
- 8 × digital inputs/outputs, freely configurable
Ready for distributed use
- For installation in hazardous areas up to zone 2-22
- Extended temperature range of -40 to +70 °C
- Conformal coating
- Can be used at altitudes of up to 4 000 meters
- Enhanced interference immunity in accordance with NAMUR recommendation NE21