CPX-4AE-4AA-H

Input module

Operating instruc-
tions

8159929
2021-06b
[8159931]
Translation of the original instructions

CANopen®, DeviceNet®, EtherCAT®, EtherNet/IP®, HART®, PI PROFIBUS PROFINET® are registered

trademarks of the respective trademark owners in certain countries.
Table of contents
1 About this document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 Applicable documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Product labelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3 Specified standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2 Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.3 Training of qualified personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3 Additional information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4 Product overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.1 Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.2 Structure of analogue module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.3 Manifold block. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.3.1 Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.3.2 Connection and display elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.4 Product-specific terms and abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5 Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5.1 General information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5.2 Mechanically coding the manifold block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5.3 Mounting the electronics module and manifold block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.4 Dismounting the electronics module and manifold block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6 Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6.1 Prerequisites for installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6.2 Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6.3 Changing the configuration of the analogue current channels (DIL switches). . . . . . . . 15
6.4 Electrical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.4.1 Notes on the cable connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.4.2 Attaching connecting cables to the manifold block M12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.4.3 Attaching connecting cables to the manifold block terminals. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6.4.4 Mechanically coding the terminal connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.5 Connection scenarios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.5.1 2-wire connection of passive HART transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.5.2 3-wire connection of passive HART transmitters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.5.3 4-wire connection of active HART transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.5.4 2-wire connection of passive HART actuators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.5.5 4-wire connection of active HART actuators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7 Commissioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7.1 Requirements for commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7.2 Process image and address space allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7.3 HART variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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 7.4 Parameterisation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
7.4.1 Recommended parameterisation sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
7.4.2 Overview of parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
7.4.3 Description of the module and channel parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
7.5 Data format and range of values of the actual values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
7.5.1 Data format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
7.5.2 Input 4 … 20 mA - fixed data format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
7.5.3 Input 4 … 20 mA - scalable data format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
7.5.4 Input 0 … 20 mA - fixed data format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
7.5.5 Input 0 … 20 mA - scalable data format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
7.5.6 Output 4 … 20 mA - fixed data format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
7.5.7 Output 4 … 20 mA - scalable data format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
7.5.8 Output 0 … 20 mA - fixed data format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
7.5.9 Output 0 … 20 mA - scalable data format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
7.6 Scaling the range of values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
8 Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
8.1 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
8.2 Error messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
8.3 LED display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
9 Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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About this document

1 About this document

1.1 Applicable documents

All available documents for the product è www.festo.com/sp.

Document Table of contents

Brief instructions for CPX-4AA-4AE-H Instruction manual and important information on

use and safe application.
Description of CPX system (CPX-SYS) Mode of operation, assembly, installation and
commissioning of CPX terminals.
Description of bus node Commissioning, parameterisation and diagnos-
tics of the CPX terminal with the bus node.
Documentation for the components and the con- Usage of components.
nected peripherals
Documentation for the higher-order controller Commissioning and parameterisation of the com-
and the additional devices in the network ponents.
Operating conditions for explosion protection For product versions with corresponding
approval: operating conditions in potentially
explosive atmospheres.
Tab. 1: Applicable documents

1.2 Product labelling

1 Data Matrix Code
6 1
2 Revision code
5 2 3 14-character serial number
4 3 4 Manufacturing period (encoded)
Fig. 1: Product labelling – example 5 Part number
6 Product designation

The product label is located on the top of the light guide è 4.3.2 Connection and display elements.
Scanning the printed Data Matrix Code with an appropriate device opens the Festo Support Portal,
with the information applicable for the product. Alternatively, the Product Key (11-digit alphanumeric
code on the product labelling) can be entered in the search field of the Support Portal.

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Safety

1.3 Specified standards

Version

NAMUR NE43:2003-02
Tab. 2: Specified standards

2 Safety
2.1 Safety instructions
– Only use the product if it is in perfect technical condition.
– Observe labelling on the product.
– Take into consideration the ambient conditions at the location of use.
– Prior to mounting, installation and maintenance work: Switch off power supply and secure it from
being switched back on.
– Comply with the handling specifications for electrostatically sensitive devices.
– Seal unused connections with cover caps to achieve the required degree of protection.
– Use connection hardware with the required degree of protection.
– Store the product in a cool, dry environment protected from UV and corrosion. Keep storage times
short.
– The product may generate high frequency interference, which may require interference suppression
measures in residential areas.

2.2 Intended use

The input module is intended solely for use in terminal CPX and terminal CPX-P of Festo. The input
module is referred to as an analogue module in this document.
– Operate the product only with suitable CPX bus nodes è Tab. 3 Suitable bus nodes/controllers and
required revisions.
Connect a maximum of 5 analogue modules with HART functionality to the bus nodes CPX-FB13
(PROFIBUS).
– Use only permissible combinations of module components è Tab. 4 Permissible combination of
manifold block and interlinking block.
– Only use the product in original status without unauthorised modifications. Only the conversions or
modifications described in this and the further applicable documents are permitted.

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Bus node/controller Function range Required revision

CPX-FB13 (PROFIBUS) full HART functionality from Rev 34

CPX-FB33 (PROFINET IO) from Rev 34
CPX-M-FB34 (PROFINET IO) from Rev 33
CPX-M-FB35 (PROFINET IO) from Rev 33
CPX-FB36 (EtherNet/IP) from Rev 15
CPX-FB37 (EtherCAT) from Rev 7
CPX-FB43 (PROFINET IO) from Rev 45
CPX-(M)-FB44 (PROFINET IO) from Rev 45
CPX-(M)-FB45 (PROFINET IO) from Rev 45
CPX-CEC-C1-V3 Package 3.5.12.174
CPX-CEC-S1-V3 Package 3.5.12.174
CPX-CEC-M1-V3 Package 3.5.12.174
CPX-FB11 (DeviceNet) HART variables can be used in from Rev 25
CPX-FB14 (CANopen) the process image from Rev 30
Tab. 3: Suitable bus nodes/controllers and required revisions

Interlinking block Manifold block Manifold block

CPX-P-AB-4XM12-4POL CPX-P-AB-2XKL-8POL

Metal design permissible permissible

Polymer version not permissible permissible
Tab. 4: Permissible combination of manifold block and interlinking block

2.3 Training of qualified personnel

Work on the product may only be carried out by qualified personnel who can evaluate the work
and detect dangers. The qualified personnel have skills and experience in dealing with electrical
(open-loop) control technology.

3 Additional information
– Contact the regional Festo contact if you have technical problems è www.festo.com.
– Accessories and spare parts è www.festo.com/catalogue.

4 Product overview
4.1 Function
The analogue module with HART functionality provides analogue current inputs and current outputs
and enables the recording and further processing of analogue current signals.
– 4 analogue current channels, configurable as input or output by DIL switch
– LED indicators for status and fault indications on the module

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– Error control parameterisable

– Scalable range of values (16 bits)
– Channel-wise signal range configurable:
– Without HART: 0 … 20 mA or 4 … 20 mA
– With HART: 4 … 20 mA
– Connection of the following field devices possible:
– 2-, 3- or 4-wire sensors
– 2-, 3- or 4-wire actuators
– HART functionality in accordance with HART Communication Protocol Specification 7.5
– Support of the HART protocol in the versions 5, 6 and 7

4.2 Structure of analogue module

1 Manifold block
2 Electronics module
3 Interlinking block with busbars

Fig. 2: Structure of the analogue module —

example

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Module component Description

Manifold block – provides the connections for field devices è 4.3 Manifold block
Electronics module – contains the electronic components of the module
– it is connected to the interlinking block and the manifold block by plugs
Interlinking block – Housing bottom part for electrical and mechanical linkage of the CPX
modules
– Variant with connection possible for operating and load voltage
– Mounting option for entire CPX terminal
Tab. 5: Module components of analogue module

4.3 Manifold block

4.3.1 Types

Manifold block type Description

M12 manifold block

– 4 M12 sockets, 4-pin
– For round plug M12x1 and SPEEDCON M12
– Screening possible using metal thread

CPX-P-AB-4XM12-4POL
Terminal manifold block
– 2 pin headers COMBICON, 8-pin
– For terminal strips in spring-loaded and screw terminal tech-
nology

CPX-P-AB-2XKL-8POL
Tab. 6: Manifold blocks

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4.3.2 Connection and display elements

1 2 3 1 Module identifier
2 Product labelling, manifold block (on the
top of the light guide)
3 Module error display (red LED)

9
4 Channel error display (red LED)
4 5 Electrical connections (here: M12)
6 Earth terminal
7 Inscription fields
8
5
8 Slot for insulating plate
5 9 Channel status display (1 LED) per
channel/LED 0…3 (green): input/LED 0…3
(yellow): output

5
5

6
7

Fig. 3: Connection and display components –

example of M12 manifold block
4.4 Product-specific terms and abbreviations
Term/abbreviation Meaning

A Output
CPX-Terminal (-P) Modular electrical terminal which is particularly suitable for use in the
process industry (intrinsically safe electronics modules available)
E Input
HART Highway Addressable Remote Transducer
HART protocol Bidirectional, platform-independent data transfer protocol that permits
access to the data of intelligent field devices
PAE Process image of inputs è process image.
PAA Process image of outputs è process image.

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Term/abbreviation Meaning

Process image The process image is part of a controller's system memory. At the start of
the cyclical program, the signal states of the input modules are transferred
to the process image for the inputs (PII). At the end of the cyclical program,
the process image for the outputs (PIO) is transferred to the output mod-
ules as a signal status.
PV Primary Value
QV Quaternary Value
SV Secondary Value
TV Tertiary Value
Tab. 7: Product-specific terms and abbreviations

5 Assembly
5.1 General information
CPX terminals are delivered in assembled form. Additional assembly may be required for expansion or
conversion:
– Demounting or remounting of the connection block when exchanging the connection technology
– Demounting and remounting of the electronics module by setting the DIL switches or exchanging
the electronics module
Arrangement on the CPX terminal

For further information on the arrangement of the modules see the description of the CPX system and
the module documents è 1.1 Applicable documents.

5.2 Mechanically coding the manifold block

To prevent an incorrect allocation of the manifold block to the electronics module, this connection can
be mechanically coded.
– The electronics module has a permanently attached coding pin at the top .
– The manifold block has a recess for a coding piece at the bottom.
– Manifold block in pre-assembled CPX terminals are mechanically coded at the factory.

1 Coding pin

Fig. 4: Coding pin on the electronics module

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Inserting the coding piece into the manifold block

Fig. 5: Mechanical coding of the manifold block – example

1 Manifold block 4 Coding pin
2 Latching hook on coding piece 5 Coding piece
3 Interlinking block with electronics module

1. Place the interlinking block and electronics module 3 on a flat surface.

2. With the latching hook 2 facing upward, place the coding piece on the coding pin 4.
3. Align the plug of the manifold block with the plug of the electronics module.
4. Push the manifold block onto the electronics module without tilting until the coding piece in the
manifold block engages.
Removing coding piece from the manifold block
To change the device configuration, the coding piece might have to be removed from the manifold
block.

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1 Cover with interlock

2 Tool (e.g. pin)
2 3 Coding piece
1
4 Manifold block
5 Plugs
3
5

Fig. 6: Remove coding piece

1. Place the manifold block 4 on a flat surface with the top up.
2. Unlock and remove the cover 1.
3. Press out the coding piece 3 with a suitable tool 2.
4. Push the cover onto the plug of the manifold block 5.

5.3 Mounting the electronics module and manifold block

Requirements
– Supply voltage is switched off.
– The interlinking block is clean and free of foreign matter.
– DIL switches are set è Tab. 8 DIL switch settings.

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2 Screws T10
2 2
3 Electronics module
4 Busbars
5 Interlinking block

2 6 Coding pin
1
7 Plugs
2

6 3

Fig. 7: Mounting of the electronics module and

connection block – example
1 Manifold block
Mounting the electronics module and manifold block

NOTICE
If threads are damaged or seals are defective, the device cannot achieve its specified IP degree of
protection.
Before mounting:
• Check the seals and thread. Replace damaged parts.

1. Check seal and seal surfaces. Replace damaged parts.

2. Place the electronics module in the interlinking block without tilting.
3. Press the electronics module to the stop.
4. Align the manifold block on the interlinking block with the electronics module.
5. Push the manifold block onto the interlinking block without tilting.

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6. Insert the screws and tighten them crosswise.

– Plastic interlinking block: use thread-grooving screws.
– Metal interlinking block: use screws with metric thread.
– Tightening torque 0.9 … 1.1 Nm.

5.4 Dismounting the electronics module and manifold block

1. Switch off the power supply of the entire terminal CPX:
– Compressed air
– Operating voltage for electronics and sensors
– Load voltage of valves
2. Loosen the screws of the manifold block.
3. Pull the manifold block out of the plug of the electronics module without tilting.
4. Pull the electronics module out of the contact rails of the interlinking block without tilting.

6 Installation
6.1 Prerequisites for installation
– Switch off the power supply of the entire terminal CPX:
– Compressed air
– Operating voltage for electronics and sensors
– Load voltage of valves

6.2 Power supply

The operating and load voltage supply is fed through interlinking blocks or end plates (Protective
Extra-Low Voltage, PELV) è Description of system CPX.

6.3 Changing the configuration of the analogue current channels (DIL

switches)
Description of the switch settings
The following analogue current channel functions can be configured with the DIL switches:
– Input or output channel
– Extension of the process image with HART variables (+16 bytes)

If the configuration of the analogue current channels is changed, observe the maximum address range
of the terminal CPX, e.g. if the process image is extended with HART variables.

Switch setting Variant PII PIO Description

Without HART variables

CPX-4AE-H 8 bytes 0 bytes Channel 0: input
Channel 1: input
Channel 2: input
Channel 3: input

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Switch setting Variant PII PIO Description

CPX-3AE1AA-H 6 bytes 2 bytes Channel 0: input

Channel 1: input
Channel 2: input
Channel 3: output
CPX-2AE2AA-H 4 bytes 4 bytes Channel 0: input
Channel 1: input
Channel 2: output
Channel 3: output
CPX-1AE3AA-H 2 bytes 6 bytes Channel 0: input
Channel 1: output
Channel 2: output
Channel 3: output
CPX-4AA-H 0 bytes 8 bytes Channel 0: output
Channel 1: output
Channel 2: output
Channel 3: output
Reserved for test mode – – –

With HART variables

CPX-4AE-H + 4HV 24 bytes 0 bytes Channel 0: input
Channel 1: input
Channel 2: input
Channel 3: input
CPX-3AE1AA-H + 4HV 22 bytes 2 bytes Channel 0: input
Channel 1: input
Channel 2: input
Channel 3: output
CPX-2AE2AA-H + 4HV 20 bytes 4 bytes Channel 0: input
Channel 1: input
Channel 2: output
Channel 3: output

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Switch setting Variant PII PIO Description

CPX-1AE3AA-H + 4HV 18 bytes 6 bytes Channel 0: input

Channel 1: output
Channel 2: output
Channel 3: output
CPX-4AA-H + 4HV 16 bytes 8 bytes Channel 0: output
Channel 1: output
Channel 2: output
Channel 3: output
Tab. 8: DIL switch settings
Setting DIL switches

Fig. 8: DIL switches for configuration of the analogue current channels

1. Switch off the power supply of the entire CPX terminal:

– Compressed air
– Operating voltage for electronics and sensors
– Load voltage of valves
2. Loosen the screws of the manifold block.
3. Pull the manifold block out of the plug of the electronics module without tilting.
4. Set the DIL switches on the electronics module.
5. Mount the manifold block è 5.3 Mounting the electronics module and manifold block.
è The process image becomes effective after switching on the power supply.

6.4 Electrical
6.4.1 Notes on the cable connection
– For the connection of HART field devices: observe the wiring requirements according to the HART
specification.
– Observe the maximum line lengths for the connection of field devices: 500 m.

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6.4.2 Attaching connecting cables to the manifold block M12

Socket M12 Pin Function Signal

X1 X1.1 24 VSEN / IO0 AOUT0

X1.2 0 VSEN XGND
X1.3 II0 AIN0
X1.4 0 VSEN XGND

X2 X2.1 24 VSEN / IO1 AOUT1

X2.2 0 VSEN XGND
X2.3 II1 AIN1
X2.4 0 VSEN XGND

X3 X3.1 24 VSEN / IO2 AOUT2

X3.2 0 VSEN XGND
X3.3 II2 AIN2
X3.4 0 VSEN XGND

X4 X4.1 24 VSEN / IO3 AOUT3

X4.2 0 VSEN XGND
X4.3 II3 AIN3
X4.4 0 VSEN XGND

Tab. 9: Pin allocation on manifold block CPX-P-AB-4XM12-4POL

The metal thread of socket contact M12 is internally connected to the earth terminal of terminal CPX
and can be used as a screen connection.

– Only use suitable plugs è www.festo.com/catalogue.

– Seal unused connections with protective caps ISK-M12 è Accessories.

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6.4.3 Attaching connecting cables to the manifold block terminals

Manifold block Pin Function Signal

X1.1 24 VSEN / IO0 AOUT0

X1.2 0 VSEN XGND
X1.3 II0 AIN0
X1.4 0 VSEN XGND
X1.5 24 VSEN / IO1 AOUT1
X1.6 0 VSEN XGND
X1.7 II1 AIN1
X1.8 0 VSEN XGND
X2.1 24 VSEN / IO2 AOUT2
X2.2 0 VSEN XGND
X2.3 II2 AIN2
X2.4 0 VSEN XGND
X2.5 24 VSEN / IO3 AOUT3
X2.6 0 VSEN XGND
X2.7 II3 AIN3
X2.8 0 VSEN XGND
Tab. 10: Pin allocation on manifold block CPX-P-AB-2XKL-8POL

Manifold blocks CPX-P-AB-2XKL-8POL do not have a connection for the cable screening.
• Set up the screening or equipotential bonding separately.

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Connecting the plug in spring-loaded terminal technology

Fig. 9: Connection of the connecting cable in spring-loaded terminal technology

1 Screwdriver, blade 2.5 × 0.4 mm 3 Release button
2 Cable 4 Terminal opening

Spring-loaded terminal NECU-L3G8-C1-...

Conductor cross section with wire end sleeve [mm2] 0.25 … 2.5
Strip length [mm] 10
Tab. 11: Specifications for spring-loaded terminal
– Only use suitable terminal strips è www.festo.com/catalogue.
– Connect only one conductor per spring-loaded terminal.
– With a screwdriver, press the unlocking pin and insert the conductor end with the wire end sleeve
into the terminal opening to the limit stop.

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Connecting the plug in screw terminal technology

Fig. 10: Connection of the connecting cable in screw terminal technology

1 Screwdriver 3 Screw terminal
2 Cable 4 Terminal opening

Screw terminal NECU-L3G8-C2-...

Conductor cross section with wire end sleeve [mm2] 0.25 … 2.5
Strip length [mm] 10
Tab. 12: Specifications for screw terminal
– Only use suitable terminal strips è www.festo.com/catalogue.
– Connect only one conductor per screw terminal.
– Loosen the screw terminal, insert the conductor end with wire end sleeve and tighten the screw
terminal (tightening torque: 0.5 … 0.6 Nm).
6.4.4 Mechanically coding the terminal connection
The terminal connection can be mechanically coded with a coding system.
The coding system is optionally available è www.festo.com/catalogue.
– Recommendation: fir every contact with a coding element.

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1 Terminal strip
2 Coding profile for the groove of the terminal
strip
1 3 Coding tab for the recess on the box header
4 Box header

Fig. 11: Use of the mechanical coding system

6.5 Connection scenarios
6.5.1 2-wire connection of passive HART transmitters

Fig. 12: 2-wire connection of a passive HART transmitter

1 HART input module: active 2 HART transmitter: passive

Power supply for the HART transmitter, HART communication and actual values in the same circuit

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6.5.2 3-wire connection of passive HART transmitters

Fig. 13: 3-wire connection of a passive HART transmitter

1 HART input module: active 2 HART transmitter: passive

Power supply for the HART transmitter via the HART input module
6.5.3 4-wire connection of active HART transmitters

Fig. 14: 4-wire connection of an active HART transmitter

1 HART input module: passive 3 Auxiliary energy
2 HART transmitter: active

Power supply for the HART transmitter via auxiliary energy

6.5.4 2-wire connection of passive HART actuators

1 2

Fig. 15: 2-wire connection of a passive HART actuator

1 HART output module: active

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2 HART actuator: passive

Power supply for the HART actuator, HART communication and setpoint in the same circuit
6.5.5 4-wire connection of active HART actuators

Fig. 16: 4-wire connection of an active HART actuator

1 HART output module: passive 3 Auxiliary energy
2 HART actuator: active

Power supply for the HART actuator via auxiliary energy

7 Commissioning
7.1 Requirements for commissioning
– DIL switches for the configuration of the analogue current channels are set è 6.3 Changing the
configuration of the analogue current channels (DIL switches).
– The analogue module is completely installed into terminal CPX and connected.

7.2 Process image and address space allocation

For each terminal CPX, 64 bytes are available for the cyclic data exchange of the inputs and outputs.
Variant I/O Content of bytes1) Address
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 space allo-
cation

4AE-H Input IW CH3 IW CH2 IW CH1 IW CH0 8 bytes

Output – – – – 0 bytes
3AE1AA-H Input – IW CH2 IW CH1 IW CH0 6 bytes
Output – – – SW CH3 2 bytes
2AE2AA-H Input – – IW CH1 IW CH0 4 bytes
Output – – SW CH3 SW CH2 4 bytes

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Variant I/O Content of bytes1) Address

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 space allo-
cation

1AE3AA-H Input – – – IW CH0 2 bytes

Output – SW CH3 SW CH2 SW CH1 6 bytes
4AA-H Input – – – – 0 bytes
Output SW CH3 SW CH2 SW CH1 SW CH0 8 bytes
1) IW CH0 = actual value of channel 0 (input), SW CH1 = setpoint value of channel 1 (output), etc.
Tab. 13: Process image for variants without HART variables

Variant I/O Content of bytes1) Address

22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 space
23 21 19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1 allocation

4AE-H Input HV4 HV3 HV2 HV1 IW IW IW IW 24 bytes

+ 4HV CH3 CH2 CH1 CH0
Output – – – – – – 0 bytes
3AE1AA-H Input – HV4 HV3 HV2 HV1 IW IW IW 22 bytes
+ 4HV CH2 CH1 CH0
Output – – – – – – SW 2 bytes
CH3
2AE2AA-H Input – HV4 HV3 HV2 HV1 IW IW 20 bytes
+ 4HV CH1 CH0
Output – – – – – SW SW 4 bytes
CH3 CH2
1AE3AA-H Input – HV4 HV3 HV2 HV1 IW 18 bytes
+ 4HV CH0
Output – – – – SW SW SW 6 bytes
CH3 CH2 CH1
4AA-H Input – HV4 HV3 HV2 HV1 16 bytes
Output – – – SW SW SW SW 8 bytes
CH3 CH2 CH1 CH0
1) IW CH0 = actual value of channel 0 (input), SW CH1 = setpoint value of channel 1 (output), etc.; HV= HART variable
Tab. 14: Process image for variants with HART variables

7.3 HART variables

The process image can be extended with a total of 4 HART variables è Tab. 14 Process image for
variants with HART variables.
– Quantity per HART variable: 4 bytes
– Data format: 16-bit value

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Depending on the higher-order control system, low byte and high byte may be organised differently.
– If an invalid value has been determined, 0xFFFF is transmitted.
– Determination of the HART variables to be transferred during parameterisation è 7.4 Parameterisa-
tion.

7.4 Parameterisation
The terminal CPX and the module described here can be parameterised with the operator unit (CPX-
MMI), the Festo Maintenance Tool (CPX-FMT) software or the higher-level system.
7.4.1 Recommended parameterisation sequence
Changed parameters are not valid until a complete check and saving procedure have been performed
(max. 30 ms). Until saving and in case of invalid values, the previous settings apply.
To prevent parameterisation errors, observe the following sequence when changing the parameterisa-
tion:
1. Activate the “Module CPX monitoring, parameterisation of error control” module parameter
è Further information.
2. Activate the “Channel 0 … 3 monitoring” for the channel to be changed è Further information.
3. Set the data format è Tab. 18 Description of the “Data format, monitoring according to
NAMUR NE43” module parameter.
4. Set the critical limits for each channel è Tab. 20 Description of “Lower critical limit of channel 0 …
3", è Tab. 21 Description of “Upper critical limit of channel 0 … 3".
– When the upper critical limit is positive, set the upper critical limit before setting the lower
critical limit.
– If the upper critical limit is negative, set the lower critical limit before setting the upper critical
limit.

Further information on parameterisation è Description of system CPX and description of the bus
node.

7.4.2 Overview of parameters

Tab. 15 shows an overview of the parameters contained in the analogue module. Detailed parameter
description è 7.4.3 Description of the module and channel parameters.

Function number Bit Parameter Default Details

4828 + m* 64 + 0 0 Monitoring of short circuit/overload Active Tab. 16

1…6 Reserved –
7 Monitoring of parameterisation Active
errors
4828 + m* 64 + 1 0 Behaviour after short circuit/over- Automatic Tab. 17
load return
1…7 Reserved –

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Function number Bit Parameter Default Details

4828 + m* 64 + 2 0…7 Reserved – –

4828 + m* 64 + 3 0…7 Reserved – –
4828 + m* 64 + 4 0…7 Reserved – –
4828 + m* 64 + 5 0…7 Reserved – –
4828 + m* 64 + 6 0 Data format Sign + 15 bit Tab. 18
1…3 Reserved –
4 Monitoring according to NAMUR Inactive
NE43
5…6 Reserved –
7 Reserved –
4828 + m* 64 + 7 … 10 0…7 Monitoring of channel 0 … 3 – Tab. 19
4828 + m* 64 + 11 … 18 0 … 7 Lower critical limit of channel 0 … 3 -27648 Tab. 20
4828 + m* 64 + 19 … 26 0 … 7 Upper critical limit of channel 0 … 3 27648 Tab. 21
4828 + m* 64 + 27 0…3 Number of HART repetitions 0 Tab. 22
4…7 Reserved –
4828 + m* 64 + 28 … 29 0 … 7 Limit monitoring hysteresis of 0 Tab. 23
channel 0 … 3
4828 + m* 64 + 30 0…7 Signal range of channel 0 … 3 Inactive Tab. 24
4828 + m* 64 + 31 0…7 Smoothing factor Inactive Tab. 26
4828 + m* 64 + 32 0…7 IEEE variable 0 … 3 PV, channel 0 Tab. 28
4828 + m* 64 + 33
Access via protocol-specific func- Fail safe Channel 0 … 3 – Tab. 31
tions Idle mode Channel 0 … 3 – Tab. 32
Force channel 0 … 3 – Tab. 33
Tab. 15: Overview of the module and channel parameters

7.4.3 Description of the module and channel parameters

Module parameters: monitoring of short circuit/overload, monitoring of parameterisation errors

Function number 4828 + m* 64 + 0

m = module number (0 … 47)

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Module parameters: monitoring of short circuit/overload, monitoring of parameterisation errors

Description Monitoring of the analogue module for the following errors:

– Short circuit or overload
– Parameterisation errors at lower and upper critical limit, hysteresis
The monitoring of the errors can be individually activated or deactivated.
Active monitoring has the following effect:
– Error message at the CPX bus nodes
– The error LED lights è 8.3 LED display.
SCS monitoring
The SCS monitoring can be activated for the entire CPX terminal
è Description of CPX system.
Monitoring of parameterisation errors
Prerequisites for the monitoring of channel-specific parameterisation:
– The “Monitoring of parameterisation errors” module parameter is active.
– The “Monitoring of parameterisation errors” channel parameter is active
è Further information.
Allocation – Bit 0: monitoring of SCS (short-circuit or overload of the sensor supply)
– Bit 1 … 6: reserved
– Bit 7: monitoring of parameterisation errors
Values – Bit 0, 7:
– 0 = inactive
– 1 = active (default)
Tab. 16: Description of the “Module CPX monitoring, parameterisation of error control” module
parameter

Module parameter: Behaviour after short circuit/overload

Function number 4828 + m* 64 + 1

m = module number (0 … 47)
Description Determination of the behaviour of the power supply after short circuit or over-
load in an input or output
Allocation – Bit 0: behaviour after short circuit/overload
– Bit 1 … 7: reserved
Values – Bit 0:
– 0 = leave voltage deactivated
For voltage recovery, “Power On” or a re-parameterisation of the module
parameter is required.
– 1 = restart voltage
The voltage is restarted automatically after the cause of the error is rem-
edied (default).
Tab. 17: Description of the “Behaviour after short circuit/overload” module parameter

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Module parameter: data format, monitoring according to NAMUR NE43

Function number 4828 + m* 64 + 6

m = module number (0 … 47)
Description Setting of the data format
Activation of monitoring according to NAMUR NE43:
– Monitoring effective for signal range 4 … 20 mA (with and without HART)
– Error message if the input value undershoots or exceeds the critical limits
according to NAMUR NE43
Allocation – Bit 0: data format setting
– Bit 1 … 3: reserved
– Bit 4: monitoring according to NAMUR NE43
– Bit 7: reserved
Values – Bit 0:
– 0 = Sign + 15 bit (default)
– 1 = linear scaling
– Bit 4:
– 0 = inactive (default)
– 1 = active
Tab. 18: Description of the “Data format, monitoring according to NAMUR NE43” module parameter

Channel parameter: monitoring of channel 0 … 3

Function number 4828 + m* 64 + 7

4828 + m* 64 + 8
4828 + m* 64 + 9
4828 + m* 64 + 10
m = module number (0 … 47)

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Channel parameter: monitoring of channel 0 … 3

Description Monitoring of the individual channels of the analogue module for the following
errors:
– lower and upper critical limit
– wire break (idling)
– overflow/underflow
– Parameterisation error for the lower and upper critical limit
The monitoring of the errors can be individually activated or deactivated. Active
monitoring has the following effect:
– Error message at the CPX bus nodes
– The error LED lights è 8.3 LED display.
Monitoring of lower and upper critical limit
– Error message when the lower critical limit is undershot è Tab. 20 Descrip-
tion of “Lower critical limit of channel 0 … 3".
– Error message when the upper critical limit is exceeded è Further informa-
tion.
Monitoring of wire break (idling)
– Effective for signal range 4 … 20 mA (with and without HART)
– Range of values for wire break detection at inputs è 7.5 Data format and
range of values of the actual values.
– The wire break detection at outputs is effective only if the current value
output amounts to at least 1 mA.
Monitoring of overflow/underflow
Error message when the range of values is left è 7.5 Data format and range of
values of the actual values.
Monitoring of parameterisation errors
Prerequisites for the monitoring of channel-specific parameterisation:
– The “Monitoring of parameterisation errors” module parameter is active
è Further information.
– The “Monitoring of parameterisation errors” channel parameter is active.

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Channel parameter: monitoring of channel 0 … 3

Allocation – Bit 0: monitoring of lower critical limit

– Bit 1: monitoring of upper critical limit
– Bit 2: monitoring of wire break (idling)
– Bit 3: monitoring of overflow/underflow
– Bit 4 … 6: reserved
– Bit 7: monitoring of parameterisation errors
Values – Bit 0 … 3:
– 0 = inactive (default)
– 1 = active
– Bit 7:
– 0 = inactive
– 1 = active (default)
Tab. 19: Description of “Monitoring of channel 0 … 3"

Channel parameter: lower critical limit of channel 0 … 3

Function number 4828 + m* 64 + 11 (channel 0, low byte) 4828 + m* 64 + 12 (channel 0, high

byte)
4828 + m* 64 + 13 (channel 1, low byte) 4828 + m* 64 + 14 (channel 1, high
byte)
4828 + m* 64 + 15 (channel 2, low byte) 4828 + m* 64 + 16 (channel 2, high
byte)
4828 + m* 64 + 17 (channel 3, low byte) 4828 + m* 64 + 18 (channel 3, high
byte)
m = module number (0 … 47)
Description Setting of the lower critical limit for the individual channels of the analogue
input module è 7.6 Scaling the range of values.
– The lower critical limit must be smaller than the upper critical limit.
– The permissible values depend on the set data format è Tab. 18 Description
of the “Data format, monitoring according to NAMUR NE43” module param-
eter.
– With data format “linear scaling,” the critical limits have the function of
scaling end values.
Prerequisites for the monitoring of channel-specific parameterisation:
– The “Monitoring of parameterisation errors” module parameter is active
è Further information.
– The “Monitoring of parameterisation errors” channel parameter is active
è Tab. 19 Description of “Monitoring of channel 0 … 3".
Active monitoring has the following effect:
– Invalid values are not assumed. The last valid value is retained.

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Channel parameter: lower critical limit of channel 0 … 3

Allocation Bit 0 … 7: Low byte or high byte as critical limit

Values Default: -27648 (low byte = 0, high byte = 148)
Tab. 20: Description of “Lower critical limit of channel 0 … 3"

Channel parameter: upper critical limit of channel 0 … 3

Function number 4828 + m* 64 + 19 (channel 0, low byte) 4828 + m* 64 + 20 (channel 0, high

byte)
4828 + m* 64 + 21 (channel 1, low byte) 4828 + m* 64 + 22 (channel 1, high
byte)
4828 + m* 64 + 23 (channel 2, low byte) 4828 + m* 64 + 24 (channel 2, high
byte)
4828 + m* 64 + 25 (channel 3, low byte) 4828 + m* 64 + 26 (channel 3, high
byte)
m = module number (0 … 47)
Description Setting of the upper critical limit for the individual channels of the analogue
input module è 7.6 Scaling the range of values.
– The upper critical limit must be greater than the lower critical limit.
– The permissible values depend on the set data format è Tab. 18 Description
of the “Data format, monitoring according to NAMUR NE43” module param-
eter.
– With data format “linear scaling,” the critical limits have the function of
scaling end values.
Prerequisites for the monitoring of channel-specific parameterisation:
– The “Monitoring of parameterisation errors” module parameter is active
è Further information.
– The “Monitoring of parameterisation errors” channel parameter is active
è Tab. 19 Description of “Monitoring of channel 0 … 3".
Active monitoring has the following effect:
– Invalid values are not assumed. The last valid value is retained.
Allocation Bit 0 … 7: Low byte or high byte as critical limit
Values Default: 27648 (low byte = 0, high byte = 108)
Tab. 21: Description of “Upper critical limit of channel 0 … 3"

Module parameter: HART repetition

Function number 4828 + m* 64 + 27

m = module number (0 … 47)
Description If the analogue module receives a faulty or no answer from a HART telegram
sent to the field device, the telegram is sent repeatedly according to the set
value (0 … 10).

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Module parameter: HART repetition

Allocation Bit 0 … 3: number of repetitions

Values Default: 0
Value range: 0 … 10
Recommended setting: 5
Tab. 22: Description of the “HART repetition” module parameter

Module parameter: hysteresis limit monitoring of channel 0 … 3

Function number 4828 + m* 64 + 28 (low byte)

4828 + m* 64 + 29 (high byte)
m = module number (0 … 47)
Description Setting of the hysteresis behaviour for limit monitoring:
– The hysteresis applies to all channels simultaneously.
– The set hysteresis value must not be greater than the difference between the
upper and lower critical limits.
– The hysteresis value is not checked during entry.
If an invalid value has been assumed, the analogue module may react unex-
pectedly.
Prerequisites for the monitoring of channel-specific parameterisation:
– The “Monitoring of parameterisation errors” module parameter is active
è Further information.
Active monitoring has the following effect:
– Error message (critical limits and hysteresis è Fig. 17)
Allocation Bit 0 … 7: low byte or high byte of hysteresis
Values Default: 0 (low byte = 0, high byte = 0)
Tab. 23: Description of the “Limit monitoring hysteresis” module parameter
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8 1 1 2

6 7 6 6 5 4 3
Fig. 17: Error messages at hysteresis
1 Hysteresis 5 upper limit
2 Actual value too high: channel error LED 6 Error message off
and module error LED light up red 7 lower limit
3 Actual value
8 Actual value too low: channel error LED
4 Error message on and module error LED are red

The hysteresis has the same variable for both critical limits and is located in the middle between the
values.
If a hysteresis is set, the analogue module behaves as follows:
– If the lower critical limit is undershot by the half hysteresis value, an error message is output.
– If the lower critical limit is exceeded by the half hysteresis value, the error message is cancelled.
– If the upper critical limit is exceeded by the half hysteresis value, an error message is output.
– If the upper critical limit is undershot by the half hysteresis value, the error message is cancelled.
Channel parameter: signal range of channel 0 … 3

Function number 4828 + m* 64 + 30

m = module number (0 … 47)
Description Setting of the signal range of the inputs and outputs for the individual channels
of the analogue input module è 7.5 Data format and range of values of the
actual values.
Allocation – Bit 0 … 1: signal range of channel 0
– Bit 2 … 3: signal range of channel 1
– Bit 4 … 5: signal range of channel 2
– Bit 6 … 7: signal range of channel 3
Values è Tab. 25 Allocation and values of the “Signal range” channel parameter.
Tab. 24: Description of “Signal range of channel 0 … 3"

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Allocation and values 4828 + m* 64 + 30 (m = module number)

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Channel Signal range

x x x x x x 0 0 Channel 0 Inactive
x x x x x x 0 1 4 … 20 mA without HART
x x x x x x 1 0 4 … 20 mA with HART
x x x x x x 1 1 0 … 20 mA
x x x x 0 0 x x Channel 1 Inactive
x x x x 0 1 x x 4 … 20 mA without HART
x x x x 1 0 x x 4 … 20 mA with HART
x x x x 1 1 x x 0 … 20 mA
x x 0 0 x x x x Channel 2 Inactive
x x 0 1 x x x x 4 … 20 mA without HART
x x 1 0 x x x x 4 … 20 mA with HART
x x 1 1 x x x x 0 … 20 mA
0 0 x x x x x x Channel 3 Inactive
0 1 x x x x x x 4 … 20 mA without HART
1 0 x x x x x x 4 … 20 mA with HART
1 1 x x x x x x 0 … 20 mA
Tab. 25: Allocation and values of the “Signal range” channel parameter

Channel parameter: smoothing factor of channel 0 … 3

Function number 4828 + m* 64 + 31

m = module number (0 … 47)
Description Setting of the smoothing factor for the individual channels of the analogue
input module:
– With the smoothing factor, malfunctions can be suppressed.
– Calculation of the smoothing factor: arithmetic mean value from n values
Allocation – Bit 0 … 1: smoothing factor of channel 0
– Bit 2 … 3: smoothing factor of channel 1
– Bit 4 … 5: smoothing factor of channel 2
– Bit 6 … 7: smoothing factor of channel 3
Values è Tab. 27 Allocation and values of the “Smoothing factor” channel parameter.
Tab. 26: Description of the “Smoothing factor of channel 0 … 3"

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Allocation and values 4828 + m* 64 + 31 (m = module number)

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Channel Signal range

x x x x x x 0 0 Channel 0 Inactive
x x x x x x 0 1 Smoothing over 2 values
x x x x x x 1 0 Smoothing over 4 values
x x x x x x 1 1 Smoothing over 8 values
x x x x 0 0 x x Channel 1 Inactive
x x x x 0 1 x x Smoothing over 2 values
x x x x 1 0 x x Smoothing over 4 values
x x x x 1 1 x x Smoothing over 8 values
x x 0 0 x x x x Channel 2 Inactive
x x 0 1 x x x x Smoothing over 2 values
x x 1 0 x x x x Smoothing over 4 values
x x 1 1 x x x x Smoothing over 8 values
0 0 x x x x x x Channel 3 Inactive
0 1 x x x x x x Smoothing over 2 values
1 0 x x x x x x Smoothing over 4 values
1 1 x x x x x x Smoothing over 8 values
Tab. 27: Allocation and values of the “Smoothing factor” channel parameter

Channel parameter: IEEE variable of channel 0 … 3

Function number 4828 + m* 64 + 32

(HART variable 1, HART variable 2)
4828 + m* 64 + 33
(HART variable 3, HART variable 4)
m = module number (0 … 47)
Description For each HART variable in the process image, the channel and source can be
determined:
– HART variables can be set individually for each channel.
– To use the HART variables: set the DIL switch è 6.3 Changing the configura-
tion of the analogue current channels (DIL switches).

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Channel parameter: IEEE variable of channel 0 … 3

Allocation – Bit 0, 1: source of HART variable 1 or HART variable 3

– Bit 2, 3: channel of HART variable 1 or HART variable 3
– Bit 4, 5: source of HART variable 2 or HART variable 4
– Bit 6, 7: channel of HART variable 2 or HART variable 4
Values è Tab. 29 Allocation and values of “IEEE variable of HART variable 1, HART vari-
able 2” channel parameter, è Tab. 30 Allocation and values of “IEEE variable of
HART variable 3, HART variable 4” channel parameter.
Tab. 28: Description of “IEEE variable of channel 0 … 3"

Allocation and values 4828 + m* 64 + 31 (m = module number)

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 HART variable 1, HART variable 2

x x x x x x 0 0 Source of HART variable 1 = PV (default)

x x x x x x 0 1 Source of HART variable 1 = SV
x x x x x x 1 0 Source of HART variable 1 = TV
x x x x x x 1 1 Source of HART variable 1 = QV
x x x x 0 0 x x Channel of HART variable 1 = channel 0
(default)
x x x x 0 1 x x Channel of HART variable 1 = channel 1
x x x x 1 0 x x Channel of HART variable 1 = channel 2
x x x x 1 1 x x Channel of HART variable 1 = channel 3
x x 0 0 x x x x Source of HART variable 2 = PV (default)
x x 0 1 x x x x Source of HART variable 2 = SV
x x 1 0 x x x x Source of HART variable 2 = TV
x x 1 1 x x x x Source of HART variable 2 = QV
0 0 x x x x x x Channel of HART variable 2 = channel 0
(default)
0 1 x x x x x x Channel of HART variable 2 = channel 1
1 0 x x x x x x Channel of HART variable 2 = channel 2
1 1 x x x x x x Channel of HART variable 2 = channel 3
Tab. 29: Allocation and values of “IEEE variable of HART variable 1, HART variable 2” channel
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Allocation and values 4828 + m* 64 + 33 (m = module number)

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 HART variable 3, HART variable 4

x x x x x x 0 0 Source of HART variable 3 = PV (default)

x x x x x x 0 1 Source of HART variable 3 = SV
x x x x x x 1 0 Source of HART variable 3 = TV
x x x x x x 1 1 Source of HART variable 3 = QV
x x x x 0 0 x x Channel of HART variable 3 = channel 0
(default)
x x x x 0 1 x x Channel of HART variable 3 = channel 1
x x x x 1 0 x x Channel of HART variable 3 = channel 2
x x x x 1 1 x x Channel of HART variable 3 = channel 3
x x 0 0 x x x x Source of HART variable 4 = PV (default)
x x 0 1 x x x x Source of HART variable 4 = SV
x x 1 0 x x x x Source of HART variable 4 = TV
x x 1 1 x x x x Source of HART variable 4 = QV
0 0 x x x x x x Channel of HART variable 4 = channel 0
(default)
0 1 x x x x x x Channel of HART variable 4 = channel 1
1 0 x x x x x x Channel of HART variable 4 = channel 2
1 1 x x x x x x Channel of HART variable 4 = channel 3
Tab. 30: Allocation and values of “IEEE variable of HART variable 3, HART variable 4” channel
parameter

Module parameter: Fail-Safe channel 0 … 3

Function number Access to this module parameter is made via protocol-specific functions
è Description of the bus node.

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Module parameter: Fail-Safe channel 0 … 3

Description Channel-specific determination as to which signal status the outputs have

during fieldbus communication errors.
Failsafe can be defined for the entire terminal CPX via the “Fail-Safe” system
parameter è Description of system CPX.
Parameterisation of "Fault-Mode channel x"
Depending on the fieldbus protocol, “Fault-Mode” is parameterised as follows:
– By setting a parameter bit (e.g. for CPX-FB11)
– By setting all parameter bits of the pertinent word to “Hold Last State” or
“Fault State” (e.g. for CPX-FB13)
Parameterisation of "Fault State channel x"
The desired output word must be mapped in the “Fault State” parameter bits of
the respective channel.
Values – Fault-Mode channel 0 … 3:
– 0 = Hold Last State
– 1 = Fault State (default)
– Fault State channel 0 … 3:
– 0 = reset value (default)
– 1 = set value
Tab. 31: Description of "Fail-Safe channel 0 … 3" module parameter

Module parameter: idle mode channel 0 … 3

Function number Access to this module parameter is made via protocol-specific functions
è Description of the bus node.
Description Channel-specific determination as to which signal status the outputs have
during the call of the idle function.
Idle-Mode can be defined for the entire terminal CPX via the "System Idle-
Mode" system parameter è Description of system CPX.
Parameterisation of "Idle-Mode channel x"
"Idle-Mode" is parameterised by setting a parameter bit.
Parameterisation of "Idle State channel x"
The desired output word must be mapped in the “Idle State” parameter bits of
the respective channel.
Values – Idle-Mode channel 0 … 3:
– 0 = Hold Last State
– 1 = Fault State (default)
– Idle State channel 0 … 3:
– 0 = reset value (default)
– 1 = set value
Tab. 32: Description of "Idle-Mode channel 0 … 3" module parameter

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Module parameter: forcing of channel 0 … 3

Function number Access to this module parameter is made via protocol-specific functions
è Description of the bus node.
Description With the forcing function, the digital input and output values can be influenced
independently of the actually pending input and output signal.
Forcing can be defined for the entire terminal CPX via the "Force Mode" system
parameter è Description of system CPX.
Parameterisation of "Force-Mode channel x"
Depending on the fieldbus protocol, “Force-Mode” is parameterised as follows:
– By setting a parameter bit (e.g. for CPX-FB11)
– By setting all parameter bits of the pertinent word to “blocked” or “Force
State” (e.g. for CPX-FB13)
Parameterisation of "Force State channel x"
The desired output word must be mapped in the “Force State” parameter bits of
the respective channel.
Values – Force-Mode channel 0 … 3:
– 0 = blocked (default)
– 1 = Force State
– Force State channel 0 … 3:
– 0 = reset value (default)
– 1 = set value
Tab. 33: Description of the “Forcing of channel 0 … 3” module parameter

7.5 Data format and range of values of the actual values

7.5.1 Data format
The data format determines how the actual values (analogue values) are transferred by terminal CPX
to the control system.
Data format

Input data D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D10 D9 D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0

field MSB LSB
Value VZ1) Digital input value
1) VZ = sign (0 = positive, 1 = negative)
Tab. 34: Data format of the module CPX-4AE-4AA-H
– Value range -32768 … 0 … 32767
7.5.2 Input 4 … 20 mA - fixed data format
– Measuring range 4 … 20 mA
– Data format: sign + 15 bit
– Data format not scalable
– Conversion of analogue actual value to the digital input value:

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Digital input value = (actual value - 4) x 27648 / 16

Actual value Digital input value Meaning

> 22.81 mA 32767 Overflow

22.81 mA 32511 End of the measuring range
Ü 20 mA 27649 … 32511 Overdrive range
4 … 20 mA 0 … 27648 Nominal range
< 4 mA -1 … -4864 Underdrive range
1.19 mA -4864 End of the measuring range
Tab. 35: Range of values for fixed data format (input 4 … 20 mA)

7.5.3 Input 4 … 20 mA - scalable data format

– Measuring range 4 … 20 mA
– Scalable data format -32768 … 0 … 32767
– Scaling above the lower and upper critical limit
– Use of the critical limits for diagnostics
– Conversion of the current values 1.19 … 22.81 mA (for sufficiently scaled data range)
– Overflow or underflow for values outside of the data range for actual values (> 22.81 mA or
< 1.19 mA) or digital input value (> 32767 or < -32768)
– Conversion of analogue actual value to the digital input value:
Digital input value = (actual value - 4) x (upper critical limit - lower critical limit) / 16 + lower critical
limit

To perform complete diagnostics: do not scale the measuring range above the complete data range.

Actual value Digital input value Meaning

4 … 20 mA -32768 … 32767 Nominal range, freely scalable

< 1.19 mA -32768 Underflow
Tab. 36: Range of values for scalable data format (input 4 … 20 mA)

7.5.4 Input 0 … 20 mA - fixed data format

– Measuring range 0 … 20 mA
– Data format not scalable
– No underflow: actual values < 0 mA not possible (reverse polarity protection)
– Conversion of analogue actual value to the digital input value:
Digital input value = actual value x 27648 / 20
Actual value Digital input value Meaning

23.52 mA 32511 End of the measuring range

> 20 mA 27649 … 32511 Overdrive range

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Actual value Digital input value Meaning

0 … 20 mA 0 … 27648 Nominal range

< 0 mA – Underflow not possible:
Reverse polarity protection
Tab. 37: Range of values for fixed data format (input 0 … 20 mA)

7.5.5 Input 0 … 20 mA - scalable data format

– Measuring range 0 … 20 mA
– Scalable data format -32768 … 0 … 32767
– Scaling above the lower and upper critical limit
– Use of the critical limits for diagnostics
– Conversion of the current values 0 … 23.52 mA (for sufficiently scaled data range)
– Overflow or underflow for values outside of the data range (> 32767 or < -32768)
– No underflow: actual values < 0 mA not possible (reverse polarity protection)
– Conversion of analogue actual value to the digital input value:
Digital input value = actual value x (upper critical limit - lower critical limit) / 20 + lower critical limit
Actual value Digital input Meaning
value

> 23.52 mA (hysteresis < 23.42 mA) 32767 Overflow

0 … 20 mA -32768 … 32767 Nominal range, freely scalable
< 0 mA < -32768 Underflow not possible:
Reverse polarity protection
Tab. 38: Range of values for scalable data format (input 0 … 20 mA)

7.5.6 Output 4 … 20 mA - fixed data format

– Value range 4 … 20 mA
– Data format not scalable
– Current value output 0 … 22 mA
– Current value output in case of overflow (> 22 mA): 22 mA
– Current value output in case of underflow (< 0 mA): 0 mA
– Conversion of the digital output value to the analogue setpoint value (current value output)
Current value = 4 + 16 x digital output value / 27648
Digital output value Current value output Meaning

> 31104 22 mA Overflow

31104 22 mA End of output range
27649 … 31104 > 20 mA Overdrive range
0 … 27648 4 … 20 mA Nominal range
-1 … -6912 < 4 mA Underdrive range

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Digital output value Current value output Meaning

-6912 0 mA End of output range

< -6912 0 mA Underflow
Tab. 39: Range of values in case of fixed data format (output 4 … 20 mA)

7.5.7 Output 4 … 20 mA - scalable data format

– Value range -32768 … 0 … 32767
– Scalable data format -32768 … 0 … 32767
– Scaling above the lower and upper critical limit
– Use of the critical limits for diagnostics
– Current value output 0 … 22 mA (for sufficiently scaled data range)
– Current value output in case of overflow (> 22 mA): 22 mA
– Current value output in case of underflow (< 0 mA): 0 mA
– Conversion of the digital output value to the analogue setpoint value (current value output)
Current value = 4 + 16 x (digital output value - lower critical limit) / (upper critical limit - lower critical
limit)
Digital output value Current value output Meaning

> 32767 22 mA Overflow

-32768 … 0 … 32767 4 … 20 mA Nominal range, freely scalable
< -32768 0 mA Underflow
Tab. 40: Range of values for scalable data format (output 4 … 20 mA)

7.5.8 Output 0 … 20 mA - fixed data format

– Value range 0 … 20 mA
– Data format not scalable
– Current value output in case of overflow (> 22 mA): 22 mA
– Current value output in case of underflow (< 0 mA): 0 mA
– Conversion of the digital output value to the analogue setpoint value (current value output)
Current value = 20 x digital output value / 27648
Digital output value Current value output Meaning

> 30413 22 mA Overflow

30413 22 mA End of output range
27649 … 30413 > 20 mA Overdrive range
0 … 27648 0 … 20 mA Nominal range
0 0 mA End of output range
<0 0 mA Underflow
Tab. 41: Range of values in case of fixed data format (output 0 … 20 mA)

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7.5.9 Output 0 … 20 mA - scalable data format

– Value range 0 … 20 mA
– Data format scalable from -32768 … 0 … 32767
– Scaling above the lower and upper critical limit
– Use of the critical limits for diagnostics
– Current value output in case of overflow (> 22 mA): 22 mA
– Current value output in case of underflow (< 0 mA): 0 mA
– Conversion of the digital output value to the analogue setpoint value (current value output)
Current value = 20 x (digital output value - lower critical limit) / (upper critical limit - lower critical
limit)
Digital output value Current value output Meaning

> 32767 22 mA Overflow

-32768 … 0 … 32767 0 … 20 mA Nominal range, freely scalable
< -32768 0 mA Underflow
Tab. 42: Range of values for scalable data format (output 0 … 20 mA)

7.6 Scaling the range of values

For the scalable data format, the range of values can be scaled by setting the critical limits. To process
the diagnostics correctly, the distance between both critical limits should amount to at least 100dec.
1. Set the “linear scaling” data format è Tab. 18 Description of the “Data format, monitoring
according to NAMUR NE43” module parameter.
2. Set the critical limits for each channel è Tab. 20 Description of “Lower critical limit of channel 0 …
3", è Tab. 21 Description of “Upper critical limit of channel 0 … 3".
The critical limits represent the scaling end values:
– When the upper critical limit is positive, set the upper critical limit before setting the lower
critical limit.
– If the upper critical limit is negative, set the lower critical limit before setting the upper critical
limit.
Example: scaling appropriate for a pressure sensor
The sensor linearly converts the measuring range 0 … 6 bar to analogue current values 0 … 20 mA um.
Actual value (examples) Digital input value Meaning

0 mA 0 Lower critical limit

10 mA 3000 Value in nominal range
20 mA 6000 Upper critical limit
22 mA 6600 Critical limit exceeded
Tab. 43: Example of scaling and limit monitoring for a pressure sensor

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8 Diagnostics
8.1 General
Specific errors of the analogue module are reported or suppressed dependent on the module parame-
terisation è Further information.
The monitoring of the errors can be activated or deactivated independently of each other. Active
monitoring has the following effect:
è The error is sent to the CPX bus node.
è The module error LED and channel error LED light up.

The representation of errors in the bus nodes depends on the bus protocol è Description of bus
nodes.
A further possibility for diagnostics is the operator unit CPX-MMI. The operator unit displays the error
messages in clear text è Description of operator unit CPX-MMI.

8.2 Error messages

Error Error description Error elimination
number

2 Short circuit/overload at input or 1. Check the cables and connected

output1) devices. Replace defective cables and
– The behaviour in case of short cir- devices.
cuit/overload and the error elimination 2. Restart voltage.
measures depend on the parameterisa-
tion of the “Behaviour after short cir-
cuit/overload” module parameter.
– Parameter description è Tab. 17
Description of the “Behaviour after
short circuit/overload” module param-
eter.
3 Wire break (idling) of current input or – Check the cables and connected
current output1) devices. Replace defective cables and
– Only for signal range 4 … 20 mA devices.
– Input: IIN < 1.2 mA
– Output: no signal present.
– Parameter description è Tab. 19
Description of “Monitoring of channel
0 … 3".

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Error Error description Error elimination

number

9 Lower critical limit undershot1) – Check signal range.

– The parameterised lower critical limit – Check parameterised critical limit.
has been undershot.
– Parameter description è Tab. 19
Description of “Monitoring of channel
0 … 3".
10 Upper critical limit exceeded1) – Check signal range.
– The parameterised upper critical limit – Check parameterised critical limit.
has been exceeded.
– Parameter description è Tab. 19
Description of “Monitoring of channel
0 … 3".
29 Error in parameterisation1) – Re-parameterise with valid parameters
– Parameterisation is implausible. è 7.5 Data format and range of values
– The previous parameter setting of the of the actual values.
channel is kept.
60 Overflow / underflow2) – Check signal range.
– The actual value or setpoint value lies – Check the cables and connected
outside of the measuring range or dis- devices. Replace defective cables and
playable range of values. devices.
– Parameter description è Tab. 19
Description of “Monitoring of channel
0 … 3".
100 Configuration error – Correct the setting of the DIL switch
– The DIL switch is incorrectly set. è 6.3 Changing the configuration of
the analogue current channels (DIL
switches).

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Error Error description Error elimination

number

121 Critical limit according to NAMUR NE43 – Check signal range.

exceeded – Re-parameterise with valid parameters.
– Only for signal range 4 … 20 mA
– Input: IIN ³ 21.00 mA
– Parameter description è Tab. 18
Description of the “Data format, mon-
itoring according to NAMUR NE43”
module parameter.
122 Critical limit according to NAMUR NE43 – Check signal range.
undershot – Re-parameterise with valid parameters.
– Only for signal range 4 … 20 mA
– Input: IIN £ 3.6 mA
– Parameter description è Tab. 18
Description of the “Data format, mon-
itoring according to NAMUR NE43”
module parameter.
1) The module displays the error depending on the parameterisation. The digital input values are processed again.
2) The diagnostics are output with the first recorded input value and kept until valid input values have been recorded for at least 200
ms.
Tab. 44: Error messages of the analogue module

8.3 LED display

1 Module error display (red LED)

1
2 Channel error display (red LED)

4 3 Channel status display of output

4 Channel status display of input
3 2

Fig. 18: LED display of analogue module

The display of errors can be suppressed during parameterisation è Further information, è Tab. 19
Description of “Monitoring of channel 0 … 3".

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Module error display

LED Meaning
(red)

error-free operation

off
Module error
– All channel-specific errors
on – Parameterisation errors of hysteresis è Tab. 17 Description of the “Behaviour after short
circuit/overload” module parameter.
– The DIL switch is incorrectly set.
Tab. 45: Module error display LED
Display of channel error
Each channel is assigned an LED.
LED Meaning
(red)

error-free operation

off
Channel-specific error è Tab. 44 Error messages of the analogue module.

on
Tab. 46: LED display of channel error
Channel status display of input
The LED 0 … 3 (green) indicate the status of the individual channels.
LED Meaning
(gree
n)

Channel inactive or active as output

off

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LED Meaning
(gree
n)

Channel active as input:

– Signal range 4 … 20 mA with HART
flashe – HART communication error-free
s
Channel active as input

on
Tab. 47: Display of status LED for channel status of input
Channel status display of output
The LED 0 … 3 (yellow) indicate the status of the individual channels.
LED Meaning
(yello
w)

Channel inactive or active as input

off
Channel active as output:
– Signal range 4 … 20 mA with HART
flashe – HART communication error-free
s
Channel active as output

on
Tab. 48: Display of status LED for channel status of output

9 Technical data

Technical data of terminal CPX è Description of system CPX.

General technical data

Characteristic Specification/value

Dimensions (length x width x height) [mm] 107 x 50 x 70, including interlinking block and
manifold block
Product weight [g] 78
Type of mounting On interlinking block
Ambient temperature [°C] –-5 … 50

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Characteristic Specification/value

Storage temperature [°C] –20 … 70

Humidity (non-condensing) [%] 95
Degree of protection in accordance with Depending on the connection block
EN 60529
Conformity è www.festo.com/sp
Information on materials PA-reinforced
– Housing PC
Tab. 49: General technical data
Electrical data

Characteristic Specification/value

Power supply
Nominal operating voltage [V DC] 24
Operating voltage range [V DC] 18 … 30
Intrinsic current consumption at nominal [mA] Typically 170, max. 200
operating voltage
Electrical connection – M12, 4-pin
– Spring-loaded terminal
– Screw terminal
Reverse polarity protection – For operating voltage
– Per channel for inputs and outputs
Analogue current channels
Number 4, selectable as inputs or outputs
Signal range [mA] – 0 … 20 without HART
– 4 … 20 without HART
– 4 … 20 with HART
Repetition accuracy at 25 °C [%] 0.05
Operating error limit related to the [%] ± 0.3
ambient temperature range
Basic error limit at 25 °C [%] ± 0.1
Analogue inputs
Input resistance [Ω] 300
Open circuit voltage [V DC] Max. 28.8
Short circuit current [mA] Max. 22
Available sensor voltage [V] Min. 20.7 at 20 mA

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Characteristic Specification/value

Sensor cable length [m] Max. 500 (shielded)

Electrical isolation between channels No
Electrical isolation between channel and Yes
internal bus
Fuse protection (short circuit) Per channel
Analogue outputs
Load resistance [Ω] Max. 750
Tab. 50: Electrical data

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