DATA SHEETType ME43

Fieldbus gateway• Gateway for Industrial Ethernet and fieldbus standards• Up to 128 input and 128 output variables can be assigned• Easy integration in the process control level through system-specificdevice description files• "Batch controller" functionality for precise dosing of liquids• Higher plant availability with PROFINET S2 (system redundancy)

Product variants described in the data sheet may differ from the product presentation and description.

Can be combined withType description

﻿Type 8742
Mass flow controller(MFC)/ mass flow meter﻿ (MFM) for gases﻿Type 8746
Mass flow controller(MFC)/mass flow meter﻿ (MFM) for gases
Type 8905
Online water analysissystem

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Type 8652
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AirLINE – the valve island
optimised for process﻿ automation

﻿Type 8691
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Control head for decentralised automation of﻿ ELEMENT process valves

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The fieldbus gateway Type ME43 is the central control unit for Bürkert products(valves, sensors, mass flow controllers or displays), which are based on EDIP (“Efficient Device Integration Platform”). The basic variant of Type ME43 consists of afieldbus coupler which transmits the internal CANopen-based communication of
the Bürkert field devices to industry standards for Industrial Ethernet and fieldbus.
The graphical programming supported by the module can also be used to automate customised solutions (e.g. controlled mixing of gases, error monitoring
through limit value switches, time switches).

Type 8692
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Digital electro-pneumatic
positioner for integrated
mounting on process﻿
control valves
Type 8693
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Digital electropneumatic
process controller for
integrated mounting on﻿
process control valves
Type 8098
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FLOWave SAW flowmeter﻿Standard | EU | en | 2024-07-01 | 11© Christian Bürkert GmbH & Co. KG, Subject to alteration

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Table of contents
1.

General technical data

3

2.

Approvals and conformities

4

2.1..
2.2..
2.3..
2.4..
2.5..

3.

Dimensions
3.1..

4.

Variant with spring terminal block for büS connection (example).....................................................................................................5

7

Product features................................................................................................................................................................................7

Product accessories
6.1..
6.2..

6Pin assignment.................................................................................................................................................................................6

Product design and assembly
5.1..

6.

5

Device/Process connections
4.1..

5.

General notes....................................................................................................................................................................................4Conformity........................................................................................................................................................................................4
Standards..........................................................................................................................................................................................4
Explosion protection.........................................................................................................................................................................4North America (USA/Canada)...........................................................................................................................................................48

EDIP – Efficient Device Integration Platform.....................................................................................................................................8Bürkert Communicator Software......................................................................................................................................................87.

Networking and combination with other Bürkert products

98.

Ordering information

98.1..
8.2..
8.3..
8.4..

Bürkert eShop...................................................................................................................................................................................9Bürkert product filter.........................................................................................................................................................................9
Ordering chart.................................................................................................................................................................................10
Ordering chart Accessories............................................................................................................................................................10

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1.

General technical data

Product properties
Dimensions
WeightFurther information can be found in chapter “3. Dimensions” on page 5.
0.322 kg

MaterialBody
Status display
Configuration storage

PC (polycarbonate)
RGB LED according to NAMUR NE107
Micro-SD card (not included in delivery)(for storing device parameters, configuration and easy replacement of a module)

Electrical data
Operating voltage
24 V DC ± 10 %, residual ripple 10 % 1.)
Power consumption
2W
Current limitation
3.2 A at 24 V
Maximum output current
400 mA (at 3.3 V and 5 V)
Process/Port connection & communication
Communication link
PROFINET(integrated switch for Industrial
PROFINET S2Ethernet)
EtherNet/IP
Modbus TCP
PROFIBUS DPV1
EtherCAT
CC-Link
Approvals and conformities
Further information can be found in chapter “2. Approvals and conformities” on page 4.
Environment and installation
Ambient temperature- 20…+ 60 °C
Storage temperature- 30…+ 80 °C
Degree of protection
IP20 (Fieldbus gateway)
Height above sea level
Maximum 2000 m1.) The requirements of all connected components must be taken into consideration when selecting the power supply.

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2.

Approvals and conformities

2.1. General notes• The approvals and conformities listed below must be stated when making enquiries. This is the only way to ensure that the productcomplies with all required specifications.
• Not all available versions can be supplied with the below mentioned approvals or conformities.

2.2. Conformity
In accordance with the Declaration of Conformity, the product is compliant with the EU Directives.

2.3. Standards
The applied standards which are used to demonstrate compliance with the EU Directives are listed in the EU-Type Examination Certificate
and/or the EU Declaration of Conformity.

2.4. Explosion protection
Approval

Description
Optional: Explosion protection
ATEX:
BVS 18 ATEX E 051 X
II 3G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc
IECEx:
IECEx BVS 18.0041X
Ex ec IIC T4 Gc

2.5. North America (USA/Canada)
Approval

Description
Optional: UL Listed for the USA and Canada
The products are UL Listed for the USA and Canada according to:• UL 61010‑1 (ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR MEASUREMENT, CONTROL, AND LABORATORY USE –Part 1: General Requirements)• CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010 - 1 - 12

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3.

Dimensions

3.1. Variant with spring terminal block for büS connection (example)

20.7

35

91.4

75.5

35.7

Note:
Dimensions in mm

1.532
43.3

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4.

Device/Process connections

4.1. Pin assignment
Note:• The termination resistor can be plugged in easily to the right of the module (included in delivery. It can also be ordered as an accessory.
For the Article no. see “8.4. Ordering chart Accessories” on page 10).
• CANopen requires 2 terminating resistors: one at the beginning of the network and one at the end. An indicator of the correct bus
scheduling is the resistance between CAN_H and CAN_L when the power is switched off. This should be approx. 60 Ω.
CANopen / büS – Spring terminal, 5-pin

ColourRedWhiteGreenBlueBlackIndustrial Ethernet (PROFINET I/O, EtherNet/IP,Modbus TCP, EtherCAT, CC-Link IE Field Basic) or
PROFINET S2 – Interface X1 and X2 RJ4587654321

PROFIBUS DPV1 – D-Sub 9-pin, female

6789CC-Link D-Sub 9-pin, female

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12345

Pin assignment
24 V DCCAN H (büS connection)
SHIELDINGCAN L (büS connection)
GND

Pin

Pin assignment

12345678TX +TX –RX +Not assigned
Not assigned
RX –Not assigned
Not assigned

Pin123456789Pin assignment
SHIELDING
M24 (optional)
RxD/TxD-P (B-Line)
CNTR-P (optional)
DGND+ 5 V (supply for the terminationresistor)+ 24 V (optional)
RxD/TxD-N (A-Line)
CNTR-N (optional)

Pin
12345
6789Pin assignment
Not assigned
Not assigned
DA data cable – (A-Line)
DG data groundNot assigned
Not assigned
Not assigned
DB data cable + (B-Line)
Not assigned

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5.

Product design and assembly

5.1. Product features

67584No.
123456789DescriptionMicro-SD card slot
Buttons
NAMUR-LED
Display
Fieldbus connection
büS connector
Termination resistor 1.)
Fastening to the valve island (Type 8652)
Standard rail

1.) Included in delivery

392

1

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6.

Product accessories

6.1. EDIP – Efficient Device Integration Platform
EDIP is a Bürkert device platform that standardises the operation, communication and interfaces of many process devices (e.g. sensors,mass flow controllers). Thanks to EDIP, devices can be intelligently networked and operated with the standardized software, the BürkertCommunicator. The backbone and connecting link of EDIP is a digital interface that complies with the CANopen standard and can always
be used in a manner compatible with it.
EDIP offers the user the following advantages:• Interoperability - guaranteed by the uniform interface• Comfortable operation and display concept• Faster and simplified commissioning• Modularity - allows the devices to be adapted to individual customer requirements• Easy transfer and fusion of device settings

6.2. Bürkert Communicator Software
Note:
The associated communication software can be downloaded under Type 8920 .
The Bürkert Communicator is the most important software tool of the device platform EDIP (Efficient Device Integration Platform). The
extensive features of this universal tool facilitate the configuration and parameterisation of all devices equipped with the digital
CANopen-based interface. The Bürkert Communicator provides the user with a complete overview of all cyclic process values and acyclic
diagnostic data. The integrated graphical programming environment enables the creation of control functions for decentralised subsystems. The connection to the PC can be established via a USB-büS interface set. This is available as an accessory, “8.4. Ordering chart
Accessories” on page 10.
The Bürkert Communicator enables:• Configuration, parameterisation and diagnosis of EDIP devices/networks• Easy and convenient assignment (mapping) of cyclical values• Graphical display of process values• Firmware update of the connected EDIP devices• Saving and restoring device configurations

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7.

Networking and combination with other Bürkert products

Note:
Example of a network with gateway ME43 and MFCs

Industrial Ethernet

24 V DC, GND, CAN-L, CAN-H

8.

Ordering information

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8.3. Ordering chart
Note:
Please note that the ME43 gateway modules are not configured from the factory. However, these absolutely must be configured in order tobe used in a system. The device description files must be generated with the Bürkert Communicator software before the start-up of asystem. See operating instructions Type ME43 .
ArticleArticle no.
Standard

Gateway Type ME43 for Industrial Ethernet (PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, Modbus/TCP, EtherCAT)

307390 

Gateway PROFINET S220065630 

Gateway Type ME43 for PROFIBUS DPV1

307393 

Gateway büS/CANopen

307391 Gateway CC Link307394 

Software Functions
ArticleLicense for graphical programming (only required for a running time > 60 minutes) 1.)

Article no.

Batch Controller license for Type ME43 gateway 1.)

572948 567713 1.) The active runtime is limited to 60 min without the licence.

8.4. Ordering chart Accessories
ArticlebüS cable extension, M12, cable length: 0.1 m

Article no.

büS cable extension, M12, cable length: 0.2 m772402 büS cable extension, M12, cable length: 0.5 m772403 büS cable extension, M12, cable length: 1 m

772404 772492 büS cable extension, M12, cable length: 3 m

772405 büS socket, M12, straight, A-coded 1.)

772416 

büS plug, M12, straight, A-coded 1.)

772417 büS socket, M12, angled, A-coded 1.)

772418 

büS plug, M12, angled, A-coded 1.)

772419 büS Y plug

772420 büS Y plug for linking 2 separately supplied segments of a büS network

772421 Termination resistor (directly pluggable)

303833 büS plug, M12, terminating resistor 120 Ω

772424 büS socket, M12, terminating resistor 120 Ω

772425 Power supply unit Phoenix Class2 (Type 1573), 85…240 V AC/24 V DC, 1.25 A, NEC Class 2 (UL 1310)

772438 Power supply unit for standard rail (Type 1573), 100…240 V AC/24 V DC, 1 A, NEC Class 2 (UL 1310)

772361 Power supply unit for standard rail (Type 1573), 100…240 V AC/24 V DC, 2 A, NEC Class 2 (UL 1310)

772362 Power supply unit for standard rail (Type 1573), 100…240 V AC/24 V DC, 3.8 A, NEC Class 2 (UL 60950 - 1)

772898 Power supply unit for standard rail (Type 1573), 100…240 V AC/24 V DC, 10 A

772698 

Micro-SD card for fieldbus gateway Type ME43 and Type ME63

774087 

USB-büS-Interface Set 1 (Type 8923)

772426 USB-büS-Interface Set 2 (Type 8923)

772551 

Bürkert Communicator Software

Type 8920 1.) For space reasons, M12 individual push-in connectors may not be suitable for simultaneous use on the same side as a Y distributor. Use a commercially available covered cable inthis case.

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