DATA SHEETType ME63

Industrial Ethernet gateway, IP65/ IP67/ IP69k• Gateway for Industrial Ethernet standards, incl. OPC UA,for use in environments requiring a high degree of protection• Up to 128 input and 128 output variables can be transmitted• "Batch controller" functionality for precise dosing of liquids• Connection of up to eight end devices or junction box modules,
connection of up to 126 CANopen participants• Integrated central configuration management for easy device
replacement

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

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The Industrial Ethernet gateway Type ME63 is the central control unit for Bürkert
products (valves, sensors, process control systems), which is based on EDIP
(Efficient Device Integration Platform) and used in processes requiring a highdegree of protection. Type ME63 consists of a fieldbus gateway which transmits
the internal CANopen-based communication of the Bürkert field devices to allcommon industry standards for Industrial Ethernet. With the help of eight M12ports, CANopen-based Bürkert field devices can be connected directly to thegateway Type ME63. The power supply of the field devices can be provided eitherby an M12 L-Power (up to 32 A) or an A-coded M12 connector (up to 4 A). One ofthese additional participants can be either Type ME64 (I/O module) or a passivejunction box (included as an accessory part with this data sheet). The passivejunction box is intended to simply integrate further participants into the proprietary
bus system of the gateway Type ME63. The power supply via the M12 L-Power
input can supply further field devices located close to the process via the second
M12 L-Power output. Also integrated is an Ethernet switch which allows the direct
integration of further field devices located close to the process in the Ethernetcommunication.

Type ME64
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Table of contents
1.

General technical data

3

2.

Approvals and conformities

3

2.1..
2.2..
2.3..

3.

Dimensions
3.1..

4.

8.

8

EDIP – Efficient Device Integration Platform.....................................................................................................................................8
Bürkert Communicator Software......................................................................................................................................................89

Example for Type ME63....................................................................................................................................................................9Ordering information
8.1..
8.2..
8.3..
8.4..

7Product features................................................................................................................................................................................7
Gateway module Type ME63............................................................................................................................................................7Networking and combination with other Bürkert products
7.1..

5

Gateway Module Type ME63............................................................................................................................................................5Connection details............................................................................................................................................................................5Pin assignment.................................................................................................................................................................................6Product accessories
6.1..
6.2..

7.

Gateway module Type ME63............................................................................................................................................................4

Product design and assembly
5.1..

6.

4

Device/Process connections
4.1..

5.

General notes....................................................................................................................................................................................3Conformity........................................................................................................................................................................................3Standards..........................................................................................................................................................................................3

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Bürkert eShop.................................................................................................................................................................................10
Bürkert product filter.......................................................................................................................................................................10
Ordering chart.................................................................................................................................................................................10
Ordering chart accessories.............................................................................................................................................................11

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1.

General technical data

Product properties
Dimensions
WeightFurther information can be found in chapter “3. Dimensions” on page 4.
400 gMaterialBody
Status display
Configuration memory

PC (polycarbonate)
RGB-LED based on NAMUR NE107
Micro SD card (not included in delivery)(Configuration provider function: for optional storage of unit parameters, configuration and easy
exchange of EDIP modules)

Electrical data
Operating voltage
Power consumption of module
Maximum input current

24 V DC ± 10 % - residual ripple 10 % 1.)
3.6 W
4 A for supply via X4 (M12, A-coded, plug), 32 A for supply via X03 (M12, L-coded, plug),factory-set to X03, the module detects this automatically when supplied via X4 instead of X03
Maximum output current
4 A per büS/CANopen connection (X1-X3, X5-X8) with supply via X03, 4 A in total with supply via
X4Process/Port connection & communication
Communication interface
Connections X01 and X02, M12 D-coded (socket)(integrated switch for Industrial
PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP
Ethernet)
EtherCAT, CC-Link IE Field Basic, OPC UA
Electrical connection
Via X4 (IN): M12, A-coded, or via X03 (IN) and X04 (OUT): M12, L-coded
büS/CANopen communication
X1-X3 and X5-X8 (M12, socket), X4 (M12, plug) – preferably for the büS/CANopen input for(proprietary)
integration of the module into a büS/CANopen network
Approvals and conformities
Further information can be found in chapter “2. Approvals and conformities” on page 3
Environment and installation
Ambient temperature- 20…+ 60 °C
Storage temperature- 30…+ 80 °C
Degree of protection
IP65, IP67 and IP69k according to EN 60529 / IEC 60529 (with cables connected and withprotective caps on unused connections)
Height above sea level
Maximum 2000 m1.) The requirements of all connected components must be taken into consideration when selecting the power supply.

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.

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3.

Dimensions

3.1. Gateway module Type ME63

210

Note:
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4.

Device/Process connections

4.1. Gateway Module Type ME63
Connection details
Note:
The device automatically recognises if the power supply is connected to X4 or X03.

No.
X1
X2
X3
X4
X5
X6
X7
X8
X01
X02
X03
X04

X1

X5

X2

X6

X3

X7

X4

X8

X01

X02

X03

X04

Description
M12-A, socket, büS/CANopen and 24 V DC, maximum 4 A, for connecting a device via büS/CANopen
M12-A, socket, büS/CANopen and 24 V DC, maximum 4 A, for connecting a device via büS/CANopen
M12-A, socket, büS/CANopen and 24 V DC, maximum 4 A, for connecting a device via büS/CANopen
M12-A, plug, büS/CANopen and 24 V DC, maximum 4 A, preferably for büS/CANopen connection
M12-A, socket, büS/CANopen and 24 V DC, maximum 4 A, for connecting a device via büS/CANopen
M12-A, socket, büS/CANopen and 24 V DC, maximum 4 A, for connecting a device via büS/CANopen
M12-A, socket, büS/CANopen and 24 V DC, maximum 4 A, for connecting a device via büS/CANopen
M12-A, socket, büS/CANopen and 24 V DC, maximum 4 A, for connecting a device via büS/CANopen
M12-D, socket, Ethernet, e.g. for the Ethernet connection of the module
M12-D, socket, Ethernet, e.g. for Ethernet integration of further devices
M12-L, plug, Power IN, maximum 32 A, for power supply
M12-L, socket, Power OUT, maximum 32 A, for the power supply of further devices

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Pin assignment
Note:• The L-coded M12 connection (X03, X04) is designed for connecting 2 power supplies, each up to maximum 16 A.
• Both power supplies are integrated on the module and made available to all ports.

M12, X4 (plug) and X1-X3, X5-X8 (socket), A-coded
4

5

1

3

3

2

2

5

4
1

M12, X01, X02 (socket), D-coded342

1

M12, X03 (plug), X04 (socket), L-coded
X04
X03

144

1

2

3

32Pin
12
3
45Pin1234

Pin assignment
FE/CAN_GND
24 V
GND
CAN_H
CAN_L
Pin assignment
TD +RD +TD –RD –Function
ShieldingPower supply
Power supply GND
büS communication
büS communication
FunctionTransmitting data +Receiving data +Transmitting data –Receiving data –Pin
12345

Pin assignment
24 V
GND
GND
(24 V)
FE

Function
Power supply Power 1 1.)Power supply Power 1 1.)Power supply Power 2 1.)Power supply Power 2 1.)
Shielding1) The power supplies Power 1 and Power 2 are internally connected.

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5.

Product design and assembly

5.1. Product features
Gateway module Type ME63

Function
Connection of terminal devices or further distributors, büS/CANopen and operating voltage on M12, A-coded

MemoryMicro SD card for saving device-speciﬁc settings

Communication
Ethernet, M12, D-coded

Power supply
M12, L-coded

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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 Bürkert
Communicator. 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, see “8.4. Ordering
chart accessories” on page 11.
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

7.1. Example for Type ME63
Note:
• Drop lines must not be longer than 5 m.
• Signal integrity measurement is recommended for star cabling of more extensive networks.
• See also cabling guide Type ME63

büS-/CANopen network

büS-/CANopen network

Ethernet IN

Ethernet OUT

Power IN

Power OUT

Short description of the illustrated example• Connection of 6 Bürkert devices via drop line to X1-X3, X5-X7• Integration in büS-/CANopen network via X4 and X8• All büS devices can be reached via the Ethernet connection.
• Additional devices can be integrated into the Ethernet communication via the second Ethernet port X02.
• Further devices can be supplied via the second power port X04.
• A total of up to 126 büS/CANopen devices can be connected to one gateway.

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8.

Ordering information

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8.3. Ordering chart
Note:
Please note that the ME63 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 ME63 .
ArticleType ME63 Industrial Ethernet gateway

Article no.
346845 

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

Article no.

Batch controller licence for Type ME63 gateway 1.)

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

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ArticlePassive distributor Type ME66 (version 2, with separate power supply via X03)

Article no.
20028654 

16x digital inputs, 16DI module (ME64) (version 2, with 8 frequency inputs)

20021994 büS cable extension, M12, cable length: 0.1 m772492 büS cable extension, M12, cable length: 0.2 m

772402 büS cable extension, M12, cable length: 0.5 m

772403 büS cable extension, M12, cable length: 1 m

772404 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 

büS plug, M12, terminating resistor 120 Ω772424 büS socket, M12, terminating resistor 120 Ω772425 Protective cap for connector housing M12917155 

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

774087 

büS-Stick Set 1 (incl. cable (M12), stick with integrated terminating resistor, power supply and software)

772426 

büS-Stick Set 2 (incl. cable (M12)), stick with integrated terminating resistor

772551 Bürkert Communicator Software

Type 8920 Industrial Ethernet connection cable (RJ45 to M12 plug, D-coded)
RJ45 on M12 plug, D-coded, cable length: 1 m775050 

RJ45 on M12 plug, D-coded, cable length: 2 m775051 

RJ45 on M12 plug, D-coded, cable length: 3 m775052 

RJ45 on M12 plug, D-coded, cable length: 5 m775053 

RJ45 on M12 plug, D-coded, cable length: 10 m775054 

RJ45 on M12 plug, D-coded, cable length: 15 m775055 

RJ45 on M12 plug, D-coded, cable length: 20 m775056 

Industrial Ethernet connection cable (RJ45 to M12 plug, D-coded, angled)
RJ45 on M12 plug, D-coded, angled), cable length: 0.5 m774826 

RJ45 on M12 plug, D-coded, angled), cable length: 1 m774827 RJ45 on M12 plug, D-coded, angled), cable length: 2 m774830 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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