SIMATIC S7-200 Data Sheet for EM231, EM232, and EM235

Description EM231 Analog Input AI 4 x 12 Bits EM232 Analog Output AQ 2 x 12 Bits EM235 Analog Combo AI 4/AQ 1 x 12 Bits
Order Number 6ES7 231–0HC20–0XA0 6ES7 232–0HB20–0XA0 6ES7 235–0KD20–0XA0

Input Specifications Output Specifications Input Specifications Output

Specifications

General Specifications

Dimensions (W x H x D) 71.2 mm x 80 mm x 62 mm 46 mm x 80 mm x 62 mm 71.2 mm x 80 mm x 62 mm

Weight 183 g 148 g 186 g
Power loss (dissipation) 2W 2W 2W

Number of points reserved for this 4 analog input points 2 analog output points 4 analog input points, 2 analog output points
module (actual physical points: 4 input, 1 output)

Power Consumption
From +5 VDC (from I/O bus) 10 mA 10 mA 10 mA
From L+ 60 mA 70 mA (with both outputs at 20 mA) 60 mA (with output at 20 mA)
L+ voltage range, Class 2 or DC 20.4 to 28.8 20.4 to 28.8 20.4 to 28.8
sensor supply

LED indicator 24 VDC Power Supply Good, 24 VDC Power Supply Good, 24 VDC Power Supply Good,
ON = no fault, ON = no fault, ON = no fault,
OFF = no 24 VDC power OFF = no 24 VDC power OFF = no 24 VDC power
Analog Input Specifications

No. of Analog Input Points 4 4

Isolation (Field side to logic circuit) None None

Input type Differential Differential

Input ranges
Voltage (unipolar) 0 to 10 V, 0 to 10 V, 0 to 5 V,
0 to 5 V 0 to 1 V, 0 to 500 mV,
0 to 100 mV, 0 to 50 mV
Voltage (bipolar) ±5 V, ± 2.5 V ± 10 V, ± 5 V, ± 2.5 V,
± 1 V, ± 500 mV,
± 250 mV, ± 100 mV,
± 50 mV, ± 25 mV
Current 0 to 20 mA 0 to 20 mA

Input Resolution see Table 1 see Table 1

Voltage (unipolar)
Voltage (bipolar)
Current

Analog to digital conversion time < 250 µs < 250 µs

Analog input step response 1.5 ms to 95% 1.5 ms to 95%

Common mode rejection 40 dB, DC to 60 Hz 40 dB, DC to 60 Hz

Common mode voltage Signal voltage plus common Signal voltage plus common
mode voltage (must be ≤ 12 V) mode voltage
(must be ≤ 12 V)

Data word format (see Table 2) (see Table 4)

Bipolar, full-scale range –32000 to +32000 –32000 to +32000
Unipolar, full-scale range 0 to 32000 0 to 32000

Input impedance ≥10 mΩ ≥ 10 mΩ

Input filter attenuation –3 db @ 3.1 Khz –3 db @ 3.1 Khz

Maximum input voltage 30 VDC 30 VDC

Maximum input current 32 mA 32 mA

Resolution 12 bit A/D converter 12 bit A/D converter

Copyright 1999 by Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.

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 Description EM231 Analog Input AI4x12 Bits EM232 Analog Output AQ2x12 Bits EM235 Analog Combo AI4/AQ 1 x 12 Bits
Order Number 6ES7 231–0HC20–0XA0 6ES7 232–OHB20–0XA0 6ES7 235–0KD20–0XA0

Input Specifications Output Specifications Input Specifications Output

Specifications

Analog Output Specifications

No. of Analog Output Points 2 1

Isolation (Field side to logic circuit None None

Signal range
Voltage output ± 10 V ± 10 V
Current output 0 to 20 mA 0 to 20 mA

Resolution, full-scale
Voltage 12 bits 12 bits
Current 11 bits 11 bits

Data word format

Voltage –32000 to +32000 –32000 to +32000
Current 0 to +32000 0 to +32000

Accuracy
Worst case, 0° to 55° C
Voltage output ± 2% of full-scale ± 2% of full-scale
Current output ± 2% of full-scale ± 2% of full-scale
Typical, 25° C
Voltage output ± 0.5% of full-scale ± 0.5% of full-scale
Current output ± 0.5% of full-scale ± 0.5% of full-scale
Settling time
Voltage output 100 µS 100 µS
Current output 2 mS 2 mS

Maximum drive @ 24 V user supply

Voltage output 5000 Ω maximum 5000 Ω maximum
Current output 500 Ω maximum 500 Ω maximum

Table 1 EM231 and EM235 Specifications

Repeatability1 Mean (average) Accuracy 1,2,3,4

F ll Scale Inp
Full Inputt Range
% of Full Scale Counts % of Full Scale Counts
EM231 Specifications
0 to 5 V
0 to 20 mA ± 24 ± 0.01%
0 to 10 V ± 0.075% ± 32
± 2.5 V
± 48 ± 0
0.05%
05%
±5V
EM235 Specifications
0 to 50 mV ± 0.25% ± 80
0 to 100 mV ± 0.2% ± 64
0 to 500 mV
0 to 1 V ± 0.075% ± 24
0 to 5 V ± 0.05% ± 16
0 to 20 mA
0 to 10 V
± 25 mV ± 0.25% ± 160
± 50 mV ± 0.2% ± 128
± 100 mV ± 0.1% ± 64
± 250 mV
± 500 mV ± 0.075% ± 48
±1V
± 0.05%
0 05% ± 32
± 2.5 V
±5V
± 10 V

1 Measurements made after the selected input range has been calibrated.
2 The offset error in the signal near zero analog input is not corrected, and is not included in the accuracy specifications.
3 There is a channel-to-channel carryover conversion error, due to the finite settling time of the analog multiplexer. The maximum carryover error is 0.1%
of the difference between channels.
4 Mean accuracy includes effects of non-linearity and drift from 0 to 55 degrees C.

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 EM231 EM232
Current transmitter

Voltage transmitter

V Load

V Load
I Load

I Load
+ –
Unused input Not used

M0 V0 I0 M1 V1 I1
RA A+ A– RB B+ B– RC C+ C– RD D+ D–
EM232
EM231 AQ 2 x 12 Bit
AI 4

M L+ Gain Configuration M L+

+ +
24V 24V
– Not used – Not used

24 VDC power and 24 VDC power and

common terminals common terminals

EM235

Current transmitter

Voltage transmitter
+ –
Unused input

RA A+ A– RB B+ B – RC C+ C– RD D+ D–
EM235
AI 4/AQ 1

M L+ M0 V0 I0 Gain Offset Configuration

+
24V
V Load

–
I Load

24 VDC power and

common terminals

Figure 1 Connector Terminal Identification for Expansion Modules EM231, EM232, and EM235

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Input Calibration
The calibration affects all four input channels, and there may be a difference in the readings between the channels after
calibration.
To meet the specifications contained in this data sheet, you should enable analog input filters for all inputs of the
module. Select 64 or more samples in calculating the average value. For more information about analog input filters,
see the S7-200 Programmable Controller System Manual.
To calibrate the input, use the following steps.
1. Turn off the power to the module. Select the desired input range.
2. Turn on the power to the CPU and module. Allow the module to stabilize for 15 minutes.
3. Using a transmitter, a voltage source, or a current source, apply a zero value signal to one of the input terminals.
4. Read the value reported to the CPU by the appropriate input channel.
5. Adjust the OFFSET potentiometer until the reading is zero, or the desired digital data value.
6. Connect a full-scale value signal to one of the input terminals. Read the value reported to the CPU.
7. Adjust the GAIN potentiometer until the reading is 32000, or the desired digital data value.
8. Repeat OFFSET and GAIN calibration as required.

Calibration and Configuration Location for EM231 and EM235

The calibration potentiometer and configuration DIP switches are located on the right of the bottom terminal block of the
module, as shown in Figure 2.

EM231
↑ On
↓ Off
1 2 3 4 5 6
DIP ON ↑

Fixed Terminal Block Gain Configuration

EM235
↑ On
↓ Off
1 2 3 4 5 6
DIP ON ↑

Fixed Terminal Block Gain Offset Configuration

Figure 2 Calibration Potentiometer and Configuration DIP Switches for EM231 and EM235

Configuration for EM231

Table 2 shows how to configure the EM231 module using the configuration DIP switches. Switches 1, 2, and 3 select
the analog input range. All inputs are set to the same analog input range. In this table, ON is closed, and OFF is open.

Table 2 EM231 Configuration Switch Table to Select Analog Input Range

Unipolar
F ll Scale Input
Full-Scale Inp t Resol tion
Resolution
SW1 SW2 SW3
OFF ON 0 to 10 V 2.5 mV

ON 0 to 5 V 1.25 mV
ON OFF
0 to 20 mA 5 µA
Bipolar
F ll Scale Input
Full-Scale Inp t Resol tion
Resolution
SW1 SW2 SW3
OFF ON ±5V 2.5 mV
OFF
ON OFF ± 2.5 V 1.25 mV

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Configuration for EM235
Table 3 shows how to configure the EM235 module using the configuration DIP switches. Switches 1 through 6 select
the analog input range and resolution. All inputs are set to the same analog input range and format. Table 4 shows how
to select for unipolar/bipolar (switch 6), gain (switches 4 and 5), and attenuation (switches 1, 2, and 3). In these tables,
ON is closed, and OFF is open.

Table 3 EM235 Configuration Switch Table to Select Analog Input Range and Resolution

Unipolar
F ll-Scale Input
Full-Scale Inp t Resol tion
Resolution
SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6
ON OFF OFF ON OFF ON 0 to 50 mV 12.5 mV
OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON 0 to 100 mV 25 mV
ON OFF OFF OFF ON ON 0 to 500 mV 125 mV
OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON 0 to 1 V 250 mV
ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON 0 to 5 V 1.25 mV
ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON 0 to 20 mA 5 mA
OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON 0 to 10 V 2.5 mV
Bipolar
F ll Scale Input
Full-Scale Inp t Resol tion
Resolution
SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6
ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF +25 mV 12.5 mV
OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF +50 mV 25 mV
OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF +100 mV 50 mV
ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF +250 mV 125 mV
OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF +500 mV 250 mV
OFF OFF ON OFF ON OFF +1 V 500 mV
ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF +2.5 V 1.25 mV
OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF +5 V 2.5 mV
OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF +10 V 5 mV

Table 4 EM235 Configuration Switch Table to Select Unipolar/Bipolar, Gain, and Attenuation

EM235 Configuration Switches

Unipolar/Bipolar Select Gain Select Atten ation Select
Attenuation
SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6
ON Unipolar
OFF Bipolar
OFF OFF x1
OFF ON x10
ON OFF x100
ON ON invalid
ON OFF OFF 0.8
OFF ON OFF 0.4
OFF OFF ON 0.2

Input Data Word Format for EM231 and EM235

Figure 3 shows where the 12-bit data value is placed within the analog input word of the CPU.

MSB LSB
15 14 3 2 0
AIW XX 0 Data value 12 Bits 0 0 0

Unipolar data
MSB LSB
15 4 3 0
AIW XX Data value 12 Bits 0 0 0 0

Bipolar data

Figure 3 Input Data Word Format for EM231 and EM235

Note
The 12 bits of the analog-to-digital converter (ADC) readings are left-justified in the data word format. The MSB is the
sign bit: zero indicates a positive data word value. In the unipolar format, the three trailing zeros cause the data word
to change by a count of eight for each one-count change in the ADC value. In the bipolar format, the four trailing
zeros cause the data word to change by a count of sixteen for each one count change in the ADC value.

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Output Data Word Format for EM232 and EM235
Figure 4 shows where the 12-bit data value is placed within the analog output word of the CPU.

MSB LSB
15 14 4 3 0
AQW XX 0 Data value 11 Bits 0 0 0 0
Current output data format
MSB LSB
15 4 3 0
AQW XX Data value 12 Bits 0 0 0 0
Voltage output data format

Figure 4 Output Data Word Format for EM232 and EM 235

Note
The 12 bits of the digital-to-analog converter (DAC) readings are left-justified in the output data word format. The
MSB is the sign bit: zero indicates a positive data word value. The four trailing zeros are truncated before being
loaded into the DAC registers. These bits have no effect on the output signal value.

Installation Guidelines
Use the following guidelines to ensure good accuracy and repeatability:
S Ensure that the 24-VDC Sensor Supply is free of noise and is stable.
S Use the shortest possible sensor wires.
S Use shielded twisted pair wiring for sensor wires.
S Terminate the shield at the Sensor location only.
S Short the inputs for any unused channels, as shown in Figure 1.
S Avoid bending the wires into sharp angles.
S Use wireways for wire routing.
S Avoid placing signal wires parallel to high-energy wires. If the two wires must meet, cross them at right angles.
S Ensure that the input signals are floating, or referenced to the external 24V common of the analog module.

Note
The EM231 and EM235 expansion modules are not recommended for use with thermocouples.

Definitions of the Analog Specifications

S Accuracy: deviation from the expected value on a given point.
S Resolution: the effect of an LSB change reflected on the output.

Agency Standards
These modules adhere to the following agency standards: UL 508 Listed (Industrial Control Equipment); CSA C22.2
Number 142 Certified (Process Control Equipment); FM Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, & D Hazardous Locations,
T4A; VDE 0160: Electronic equipment for use in electrical power installations; European Community (CE) Low Voltage
Directive 73/23/EEC, EN 61131–2: Programmable controllers – Equipment requirements; European Community (CE)
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
For more information about these standards, refer to the S7-200 Programmable Controller System Manual.

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