Description
Product Overview
The Emerson VE4006P2 is a two-port serial interface card designed for the DeltaV M-series distributed control system. Its primary function is to connect compatible serial field equipment to the control system, allowing process data and device information to pass between external instruments and DeltaV. The assembly includes one serial interface card and a simplex terminal block, providing the hardware required for a standard single-card installation. The two communication ports support RS-232 and RS-422/485 operation, including half-duplex and full-duplex configurations where supported by the connected device.
Each port can be configured independently for communication parameters such as baud rate, parity, data bits, and stop bits. The card supports 32 datasets in total, with 16 assigned to each port. Documented baud-rate settings range from 300 to 115,200 bps. This configuration allows engineers to connect different serial devices without requiring both ports to use identical communication settings. The actual application still depends on the selected device driver, protocol implementation, DeltaV configuration, and field wiring.
For maintenance teams, the Emerson VE4006P2 is particularly relevant when an existing DeltaV installation relies on serial communications with package equipment, analyzers, drives, or other compatible devices. Replacement work should include verification of the terminal block, port wiring, serial mode, dataset mapping, and controller compatibility. The VE4006P2 should not be confused with the redundant VE4036P2 configuration. Although both belong to the M-series serial interface family, their hardware arrangements differ.
Product Introduction (Non-Templated)
A serial communication fault can interrupt data exchange with an otherwise functioning field device. In a DeltaV M-series installation, the VE4006P2 provides two configurable serial ports for maintaining those communication paths.
Its 32-dataset capacity and support for multiple serial electrical standards make it suitable for installations with different types of connected equipment. During replacement, the terminal block and existing port configuration deserve the same attention as the card itself.
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Model | VE4006P2 |
| Manufacturer | Emerson |
| Product Family | DeltaV M-series |
| Product Type | Serial Interface Card |
| Number of Ports | 2 |
| Included Terminal Block | Simplex |
| Serial Interfaces | RS-232, RS-422/485 |
| RS-422/485 Modes | Half-duplex and full-duplex |
| Dataset Capacity | 32 total; 16 per port |
| Baud Rate | 300–115,200 bps |
| Parity | Even, odd, or none |
| Data Bits | 7 or 8 |
| Stop Bits | 1 or 2 |
| Port Isolation | Each port isolated from the system and the other port |
| LocalBus Supply | 12 V DC |
| LocalBus Current | 300 mA, as listed in product identification records |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to +70 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to +85 °C |
| Protection Rating | IP20 |
| Relative Humidity | 5–95%, non-condensing |
Specifications are based on the M-series serial interface documentation and product identification records. Confirm electrical loading and installation requirements against the applicable hardware revision documentation.
VE4006P2
Related Products
- VE4036P2 – Redundant M-series two-port serial interface configuration. Unlike the simplex VE4006P2 arrangement, it includes two interface cards and a redundant terminal block.
- KJ3003X1-EA1 – Terminal block reference associated with Emerson serial interface installations. Confirm the required terminal-block revision and keying before ordering.
- VE4002S1T2B5 – Another DeltaV M-series hardware designation; verify its specific I/O function before considering it for the same application.
- VE4035S2B1 – DeltaV M-series module designation; not established as a direct serial-interface substitute.
- VE4036P2 – Consider when the installed system requires a redundant serial interface rather than a simplex card.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the Emerson used for?
It provides two serial communication ports for connecting compatible external devices to an Emerson DeltaV M-series control system. Typical applications include serial-connected analyzers, drives, and package equipment.
Q2: Does the support RS-232 and RS-485?
Yes. The documented interface modes include RS-232 and RS-422/485, with half-duplex and full-duplex operation supported according to the selected configuration and connected device.
Q3: Can I hot-swap this module?
Do not assume that live replacement is permitted. Check the DeltaV hardware revision, system redundancy arrangement, and maintenance procedure before removing the card. Isolate the relevant equipment when required by the installation instructions.
Q4: Does this support firmware v3.1?
A specific firmware v3.1 compatibility statement has not been verified for . Confirm the installed DeltaV release, interface firmware requirements, and device-driver compatibility before commissioning.
Q5: Can replace VE4036P2?
Not as a direct equivalent. is a simplex two-port interface configuration, while VE4036P2 is the redundant two-card configuration. The required redundancy architecture must be preserved.
Q6: How many serial datasets does the support?
It supports 32 datasets per card, divided into 16 datasets for each of its two serial ports.
Q7: What should I check before ordering a replacement?
Verify the complete designation, card revision, terminal block, DeltaV system version, port wiring, serial communication mode, and dataset configuration. For used or refurbished units, request inspection and functional test records covering both ports.
Procurement recommendation: Specify the together with the required simplex terminal block. A card supplied without the correct terminal block may not be a complete replacement assembly.
