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METSO A413162
Product Name
METSO A413162 AIU41 industrial Ethernet communication card and METSO A413162 digital input/output expansion module for Valmet DNA and Metso automation racks.
Product Introduction
METSO A413162 is supplied in automation platforms as a redundant industrial Ethernet node card and as a high-speed discrete I/O module. The communication configuration provides ring-topology networking with redundant power and fast link recovery. The digital I/O configuration acquires field switch status and drives relays or transistors for interlock, alarm and equipment control.
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Technical Specifications
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Parameter
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Communication Configuration
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Digital I/O Configuration
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Channels
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Backplane network ports
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16 digital input, 16 digital output
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Input type
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Industrial Ethernet
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NPN, PNP, dry contact, 24 V DC/AC
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Output type
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Network signaling
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Relay 2 A at 250 V AC, transistor 0.5 A at 30 V DC
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Topology
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Ring redundancy
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Backplane rack bus
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Power input
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Redundant industrial power
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24 V DC ±10 percent
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Isolation
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Ruggedized network isolation
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2500 V AC channel isolation
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Response time
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Fast auto-recovery on link fault
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Input ≤1 ms, output ≤2 ms
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Operating temperature
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-40 °C to 75 °C
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-20 °C to 60 °C
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Communication ports
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Industrial Ethernet, redundant power
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Profibus DP, RS-485 optional
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Housing
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Ruggedized industrial enclosure
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140 × 80 × 40 mm, DIN/rack mount
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Functional Features
Redundant power input maintains node availability during supply faults. Ring topology reroutes traffic automatically after cable or port failure. Channel-level diagnostics report link, input and output status. Relay and transistor outputs support alarm, starter and solenoid driving. Hot-swap support depends on rack firmware and redundancy configuration.
Application Scenarios
METSO A413162 is used in Metso/Valmet DNA DCS networks, pulping and paper machine auxiliaries, power plant auxiliary control, metallurgy material-handling interlocks, chemical valve control and conveyor or crusher safety systems.
Performance Parameters
Communication recovery is automatic after link restoration. Digital input recognition supports ≤1 ms scanning for high-speed interlock. Relay outputs handle 2 A resistive at 250 V AC. Transistor outputs handle 0.5 A at 30 V DC. EMC compliance follows industrial immunity standards for control cabinets.
Material Composition
Communication card uses industrial-grade printed circuit board, metal/plastic reinforced enclosure and gold-plated backplane contacts. Digital I/O unit uses flame-retardant enclosure, multilayer PCB, optocouplers for input isolation, relay alloys for output contacts and tin-plated copper terminals.
Structural Characteristics
Plug-in card format with backplane connector, locking latches and front status LEDs. Communication model includes redundant power terminals and Ethernet transceivers. I/O model includes removable terminal base, channel grouping and diagnostic indicators.
Working Principle
Communication configuration receives Ethernet frames from the DCS backbone, manages ring redundancy and forwards node data to the controller backplane. Digital configuration senses field voltage or dry-contact state through optoisolated inputs, converts status to backplane data, and energizes output drivers according to controller commands.
Installation Requirements
Seat the module fully into the designated Valmet/Metso rack slot and lock the retaining latches. Verify backplane bus address and firmware revision before power-up. For Ethernet use, configure ring orientation, IP addressing and redundant power feeds. For I/O use, connect shielded field cables to the terminal base, separate signal wiring from AC power and torque terminals to the rack specification.
Usage Precautions
Do not insert or remove the card under load unless the rack supports hot-swap and the node is placed in maintenance mode. Avoid moisture, corrosive gas and unfiltered harmonic power on communication nodes. Check input voltage limits before wiring dry contacts or active sensors. Perform annual LED and communication diagnostic checks.
