
Eaton
Serial interface module
Part number178773EAN / GTIN7640130098374HS code8538.90
Control & Automation
Fieldbus I/O
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Product Description
Eaton 178773 Serial interface module, data from to SSI enkoder via RS422, 32 bits/125 kHz, 250kHz, 500kHz, 1MHz.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer part number (MPN)
- 178773
- EAN / GTIN
- 7640130098374
- Sales unit
- pcs
- Eaton catalogue number
- 178773
- Depth
- 104.2 mm
- Height
- 16.8 mm
- Width
- 80.3 mm
- Weight
- 0.046 kg
- Certifications
- UL File No.: E135462; cULus; CE; EN 61131-2; EN 61000-6-2; EN 61000-6-4; UL508; CSA-C22.2 No. 142-M
- Height of fall (IEC/EN 60068-2-32) - max
- 1 m
- Mounting position
- Horizontal
- Shock resistance
- 15 g, Mechanical, Half-sinusoidal shock 11 ms, 18 Impacts
- Vibration resistance
- 5 - 8.4 / 8.4 -150 Hz, 3,5 mm / 1 g
- Air pressure
- 795 - 1080 hPa (operation)
- Ambient operating temperature - max
- 60 °C
- Ambient storage temperature - max
- 85 °C
- Ambient operating temperature - min
- 0 °C
- Ambient storage temperature - min
- -20 °C
- Climatic proofing
- Damp heat, constant, to IEC 60068-2-3; Dry heat to IEC 60068-2-2
- Environmental conditions
- Condensation: prevent with appropriate measures
- Relative humidity
- 0 - 95 % (non-condensing)
- Bus termination
- Internal, Digital inputs, Absolute encoder
- Connection type
- RS422, Digital inputs, Absolute encoder; Push-in spring-cage terminal (plug-in connection), Connection design in TOP direction
- Data transfer rate
- Parameterizable, Digital inputs
- Protocol
- Other bus systems
- Equipment heat dissipation, current-dependent Pvid
- 1 W
- Static heat dissipation, non-current-dependent Pvs
- 1.06 W
- Rated operational voltage
- 160 V (terminations)
- Supply voltage at DC - max
- 30 V
- Supply voltage at DC - min
- 18 V
- Air discharge
- 8 kV
- Burst impulse
- 2 kV, Supply cable; 1 kV, Signal cable
- Contact discharge
- 4 kV
- Electromagnetic fields
- 1 V/m at 2 - 2.7 GHz (according to IEC EN 61000-4-3); 10 V/m at 0.08 - 1.0 GHz (according to IEC EN 61000-4-3); 3 V/m at 1.4 - 2 GHz (according to IEC EN 61000-4-3)
- Emitted interference
- 47 dB (at 230 - 1000 MHz, Class A, radiated, high frequency); 40 dB (at 30 - 230 MHz, Class A, radiated, high frequency)
- Radiated RFI
- 10 V
- Surge rating
- 1 kV, Signal cable, unbalanced, EMC; 0.5/0.5 kV, Supply cable, balanced/unbalanced), EMC
- Voltage dips
- Voltage dips: 10 ms/Voltage fluctuations: Yes
- Features
- Fieldbus connection over separate bus coupler possible; Fieldbus connection over separate bus coupler possible
- Functions
- Binary/gray coding (Absolute encoder)
- Channels
- 2, Transmission channel CL, D, Digital inputs, Absolute encoder
- Current consumption
- 27 mA (typ.), for +24 V, Power supply - Input
- Degree of protection
- IP20
- Mounting method
- Rail mounting possible
- Overvoltage category
- III
- Pollution degree
- 3
- Resolution
- 32 Bit
- Type
- XN-322 serial interface module for XN300 XN300 technology module
- Used with
- XN-312-…; XN300
- Voltage type
- DC
- Load current
- Not specified by plug manufacturer
- Explosion safety category for dust
- None
- Explosion safety category for gas
- None
- Potential isolation
- Digital inputs
- Absolute encoder
- no
- Gauge pin
- A1 (according to IEC/EN 60947-1)
- Insulating material group
- I
- Stripping length (main cable)
- 10 mm
- Number of HW-interfaces other
- 1
- Number of HW-interfaces RS-422
- 2
- Certified for UL hazardous location division 1
- No
- Certified for UL hazardous location division 2
- No
- Certified for UL hazardous location group A (acetylene)
- No
- Certified for UL hazardous location group B (hydrogen)
- No
- Certified for UL hazardous location group C (ethylene)
- No
- Certified for UL hazardous location group D (propane)
- No
- Certified for UL hazardous location group E (metal dusts)
- No
- Certified for UL hazardous location class I
- No
- Certified for UL hazardous location class II
- No
- Certified for UL hazardous location class III
- No
- Supporting protocol for EtherCAT
- No
- Supply voltage DC
- 18–30 V
- Supporting protocol for TCP/IP
- No
- Supporting protocol for PROFIBUS
- No
- Supporting protocol for CAN
- No
- Supporting protocol for INTERBUS
- No
- Supporting protocol for ASI
- No
- Supporting protocol for KNX
- No
- Supporting protocol for Modbus
- No
- Supporting protocol for Data-Highway
- No
- Supporting protocol for DeviceNet
- No
- Supporting protocol for SUCONET
- No
- Supporting protocol for LON
- No
- Supporting protocol for SERCOS
- No
- Supporting protocol for PROFINET IO
- No
- Supporting protocol for PROFINET CBA
- No
- Supporting protocol for Foundation Fieldbus
- No
- Supporting protocol for EtherNet/IP
- No
- Supporting protocol for AS-Interface Safety at Work
- No
- Supporting protocol for DeviceNet Safety
- No
- Supporting protocol for INTERBUS-Safety
- No
- Supporting protocol for PROFIsafe
- No
- Supporting protocol for SafetyBUS p
- No
- Supporting protocol for other bus systems
- Yes
- Radio standard Bluetooth
- No
- Radio standard WLAN 802.11
- No
- Radio standard GPRS
- No
- Radio standard eGPRS
- No
- Radio standard GSM
- No
- Radio standard LTE
- No
- Mobile communications standard 3G (UMTS)
- No
- IO link master
- No
- System accessory
- Yes
- With potential separation
- No
- Fieldbus connection over separate bus coupler possible
- Yes
- Suitable for rail mounting
- Yes
- Wall mounting/direct mounting
- No
- Front built-in possible
- No
- Rack-assembly possible
- No
- Suitable for safety functions
- No
- SIL according to IEC 61508
- None
- Performance level according to EN ISO 13849-1
- None
- Appendant operation agent (Ex ia)
- No
- Country of origin
- Austria
Standards & Compliance
- HS Code
- 8538.90
Cross References
- EAN 7640130098374
- SAP 1200303874
- Code 82277508
Product Documentation
Document preview: Serial interface module (178773) — Specification Data Sheet (OEM)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I buy 178773?
- 178773 can be ordered from cballast.com as a Eaton catalogue item: request a quotation on this page or email sales@cballast.com, and the order ships worldwide.
- What is the manufacturer part number for this Eaton product?
- The manufacturer part number is 178773.
- What is the HS code for 178773?
- The customs tariff (HS) code for 178773 is 8538.90.
- Who manufactures 178773?
- 178773 is a Eaton product in the Control & Automation range.
- Is a datasheet available for 178773?
- Yes — the 178773 datasheet can be viewed and downloaded on this page.
- What is the minimum order quantity for 178773?
- The minimum order quantity is 1.
- Is 178773 available?
- Yes — 178773 is available to order: fulfilment is from supplier stock in cBallast's European network, dispatched directly from the warehouse to the customer, with the exact lead time stated in the quotation (reply within 24 hours).
