Modbus Translator product sheet

5020 Modbus Translator for the
Siemens Digital Level Sensor
Providing Modbus protocol in 16- or 32-bit format
The 5020 Modbus translator converts ASCII
protocol from the Siemens digital level
sensor (DLS) to Modbus RTU protocol. The
translator is wired in between the SCADA
unit and the sensors. Features include:
Self-configuring
9600 N 81 baud rate
Handles up to 16 sensors
16-bit unsigned integer or 32-bit
floating point format.
Electrical specifications
Power requirements:
17VDC maximum, 9VDC minimum
(sensors require 8 volts minimum
at the sensor)
Power consumption:
18mA in idle mode (LED green),
30mA maximum (LED orange)
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Siemens AG
Energy Sector
Freyeslebenstrasse 1
91058 Erlangen, Germany
Siemens Energy, Inc.
Oil & Gas Division
10730 Telge Road
Houston, TX 77095 USA
Phone: 1 (888) 856-4528
Power limit:
1 Ampere maximum
(controlled by a resettable fuse)
Operating temperature range:
-40 oC to 60 oC.
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Order No. E50001-D440-A144-X-76US
Printed in USA
BU 1501F IN 0810.25
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