
Product Description
Emerson KJ3243X1-BB1 Series 2 Plus Profibus DP Interface Card
The Emerson KJ3243X1-BB1 (12P3994X052) delivers enterprise-grade Profibus DP connectivity for DeltaV distributed control systems. This Series 2 Plus interface card enables seamless integration of Profibus field devices into your DeltaV architecture, supporting high-speed data exchange rates up to 12 Mbps across industrial automation networks in process manufacturing, utilities, and hybrid batch operations.
Technical Specifications
- Protocol: Profibus DP (Decentralized Peripherals) V1 compliant
- Communication Speed: 9.6 kbps to 12 Mbps auto-detection
- Node Capacity: Supports up to 125 Profibus slaves per segment
- Connector Type: 9-pin D-sub female for RS-485 physical layer
- Bus Topology: Linear bus with active termination resistors
- Diagnostic LEDs: Power, communication status, and fault indicators
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to +60°C ambient
- Certification: PNO certified, CE marked, UL/cUL listed
Industrial Application Scenarios
Deploy the KJ3243X1-BB1 to bridge legacy Profibus instrumentation with modern DeltaV control platforms. Ideal for brownfield expansions where existing Profibus valve positioners, motor drives, and analytical instruments must coexist with new DeltaV I/O infrastructure. The card's dual-port architecture supports redundant bus configurations, ensuring continuous operation even during cable faults or segment maintenance—critical for pharmaceutical clean rooms and petrochemical SIS loops.
Advanced Integration Solutions
This interface module integrates directly into DeltaV M-series and S-series controllers via the backplane connector, eliminating external gateways and reducing system complexity. The embedded GSD (General Station Description) file library supports over 2,000 certified Profibus devices out-of-the-box, while custom GSD import enables proprietary equipment integration. Real-time diagnostics monitor bus utilization, slave response times, and telegram error rates through DeltaV Operate interface, enabling predictive maintenance before communication failures occur.
Performance Advantages
- ✓ Cyclic data exchange with deterministic timing for closed-loop control
- ✓ Acyclic parameter services for device configuration without interrupting process
- ✓ Hot-swappable design allows field replacement without controller shutdown
- ✓ Integrated bus termination and bias resistors simplify installation
- ✓ Backward compatible with Profibus PA segments via DP/PA couplers
Compatible DeltaV Profibus Products
| Model Number | Description | Product Link |
|---|---|---|
| VE4022 | DeltaV M-series Profibus DP Interface Card | View Product |
| KJ3243X1-BB2 | Profibus DP Interface Card for DeltaV System | View Product |
| SE4026 | S-series Virtual I/O Module 2 (VIM2) | View Product |
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