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Control Techniques Unidrive UD73

UD73

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The UD73 Profibus interface option module from Control Techniques is designed to enhance communication capabilities within the Unidrive series. This module facilitates reliable data transmission and supports a variety of data formats, ensuring compatibility with the Unidrive Classic series.

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Technical specifications for UD73

ManufacturerControl Techniques
SeriesUnidrive
Part NumberUD73
Product NameProfibus Interface Option Module
Operating Humidity10 to 95 % RH (no condensation)
Storage Humidity5 to 95 % RH (no condensation)
Communication PortRS485
Communication Data Rate9600 bits/sec to 1.5 Mbits/sec
Supported Data Formats8 bytes with full data consistency, 4 words with full data consistency, 4 words with no data consistency
Maximum Network Length200m at 1.5 Mbits/sec, 400m at 500 kbits/sec
CompatibilityUnidrive Classic
Maximum Number of Slave Nodes31 without network repeaters
Maximum Number of Nodes127 nodes with network repeaters
Local Network DiagnosticsYes
Ambient Operating Temperature0 to 60 °C
Ambient Storage Temperature-25 to 70 °C

The UD73, an interface option module from Control Techniques, is specifically built for the Profibus protocol within the Unidrive series. Designed for reliable signal exchange, this module provides a RS485 communication port that supports data rates from 9600 bits per second to 1.5 Mbits per second. It is versatile regarding data management, capable of processing eight bytes with full data consistency, alongside formats of four words with and without data consistency.

In terms of physical network capabilities, this module can maintain a network length of 200 meters when operating at 1.5 Mbits/sec. It can efficiently extend this length up to 400 meters when data transfer occurs at 500 kbits/sec. Featuring local network diagnostics enhances troubleshooting capabilities and user awareness of system performance.

The module can connect to a maximum of 31 slave nodes directly without the need for repeaters, or establish a broader network of up to 127 nodes with the inclusion of network repeaters. Its ambient operating temperature ranges from 0 to 60 degrees Celsius, while the storage temperature tolerates a band from -25 to 70 degrees Celsius.

The UD73 is built to withstand a variety of environmental conditions and operates effectively in humidity levels of 10% to 95% relative humidity without condensation during operation and 5% to 95% during storage, ensuring functionality in diverse scenarios.