{"product_id":"emerson-ve4036p2-deltav-m-series-datasheet-technical-manual","title":"Emerson VE4036P2 DeltaV M-series Datasheet \u0026 Technical Manual","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEmerson VE4036P2 DeltaV M-series Serial Interface Card\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfigured for high-availability serial communication in Emerson DeltaV M-series platforms, the \u003cstrong\u003eEmerson VE4036P2\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eVE4036P2\u003c\/strong\u003e Redundant M-series Serial Interface Card) provides direct physical\/electrical execution. It handles dual-channel data exchange across RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 physical layers, processing Modbus RTU and ASCII protocols to maintain continuous data mapping with external devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVE4036P2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmerson\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.45 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e107 mm x 41 mm x 105 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40 to +70 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard M-series backplane draw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmerson DeltaV M-series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunication Protocols\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS-232, RS-422, RS-485, Modbus RTU, ASCII\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRedundancy Architecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual-channel (P2 configuration)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaud Rate Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 to 115200 bps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot-Swap Capability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnvironmental Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISA-S71.04-1985 Class G3 conformal coating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40 to +85 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHumidity Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5% to 95%, non-condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProcess Control and DCS Instrument Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module implements physical channel-to-channel isolation to prevent ground loop currents from degrading low-voltage serial data packets across long cable runs. When deployed in a 4-20 mA HART loop protocol environment via adjacent DeltaV I\/O carriers, the serial interface ensures high-frequency signal suppression to mitigate electromagnetic interference on neighboring analog links. The onboard firmware controls port impedance adjustments during RS-485 multi-drop configurations, preventing signal attenuation and reflection across differential data lines without requiring external biasing resistor networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What are the physical constraints when performing a hot-swap replacement on the VE4036P2?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The VE4036P2 features fully integrated hot-swap mechanics allowing removal under power. However, to prevent transient bus disruption, the standby card must achieve complete initialization and validation via the DeltaV controller before the primary active card is extracted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How does the dual-channel redundancy execute switchover during a hardware fault?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The P2 hardware architecture utilizes an automatic physical layer monitor that detects transmission timeouts and signal loss. Upon boundary validation failure on the primary link, the module switches execution to the backup channel within millisecond parameters, maintaining register mapping states without loss of controller data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarrier Mounting and Grounding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Secure the module onto the dedicated DeltaV M-series carrier slot, ensuring the physical locking levers engage fully. The carrier must connect to an isolated instrument ground bus with impedance below 1 Ohm to guarantee effective common-mode noise rejection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Cable Shielding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Terminate the outer shields of all RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 cables at the marshalling panel ground bar only. Do not ground the shield at both ends of the run to prevent the formation of detrimental ground loops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTermination Resistors\u003c\/strong\u003e: For RS-485 configurations spanning distances greater than 100 meters, install 120 Ohm termination resistors across the positive and negative data terminals at the final physical node on the bus to maintain signal integrity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Emerson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43828053409891,"sku":"VE4036P2","price":370.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5246\/8067\/files\/4.2_9db3928b-b721-4090-bc06-96d0e71d9601.jpg?v=1762742767","url":"https:\/\/www.autocontrolglobal.com\/products\/emerson-ve4036p2-deltav-m-series-datasheet-technical-manual","provider":"AutoControl Global","version":"1.0","type":"link"}