


Product Description
Product Overview
The Emerson VE3006 M-series MD Plus Controller is a high-performance controller designed for communication and control between field devices and other nodes on the DeltaV™ control network. It supports existing control strategies and system configurations while offering enhanced memory for large batch and memory-intensive applications.
Technical Specifications
Power & Mounting
Specification |
Details |
---|---|
Power Requirement |
Supplied by System Power Supply via Power/Controller Carrier |
Fuse Protection |
3.0 A, non-replaceable fuses |
Power Dissipation |
5.0 W typical, 7.0 W maximum |
Mounting |
Right slot of Power/Controller Carrier |
User Memory |
48 MB |
Control Network & Indicators
Specification |
Details |
---|---|
Primary Control Network |
8-pin RJ-45 connector |
Redundant Control Network |
8-pin RJ-45 connector |
LED Indicators |
|
Green – Power |
DC power applied |
Red – Error |
Indicates an error condition |
Green – Active |
Controller operating as primary |
Green – Standby |
Controller operating as backup (reserved for future use) |
Yellow Flashing – Pri. CN |
Valid primary control network communication |
Yellow Flashing – Sec. CN |
Valid secondary control network communication |
All except Power Flashing |
Visual identification via user interface ping command |
Alternating Flashing (even/odd) |
Firmware upgrade in progress |
Environmental Limits
Specification |
Details |
---|---|
Operating Temperature |
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
Storage Temperature |
-40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) |
Relative Humidity |
5% to 95%, non-condensing |
Airborne Contaminants |
ISA-S71.04-1985 Class G3 (conformal coating) |
Shock (Normal Operation) |
10 g ½-sine wave for 11 ms |
Vibration (Operative Limit) |
1 mm peak-to-peak (5 Hz - 16 Hz), 0.5 g (16 Hz - 150 Hz) |
Hazardous Location Rating |
ATEX EEx nA IIC T4, Class 1 Div 2 Groups A, B, C, D, T4 |
Ordering Information
Description |
Model Number |
---|---|
MD-PLUS Controller |
VE3006 |
Key Features
• Advanced Communication & Control for seamless integration into DeltaV™ systems.
• Enhanced Memory Capacity with 48 MB user memory for complex applications.
• Dual Control Network Connectivity with primary and redundant 8-pin RJ-45 connectors.
• LED Status Indicators for power, errors, primary/backup control, and network communication.
• Rugged Design suitable for harsh environments with ISA G3 Airborne Contaminants resistance.