Turck BLCEN-4M12MT-4AI4AO-VI Fieldbus Station

Description:

The TURCK BLCEN-4M12MT-4AI4AO-VI fieldbus station is used in Industrial Ethernet distributed I/O systems for collecting and transmitting analog voltage and current signals between field devices and PLC controllers. Commonly installed in process skids, chemical dosing systems, packaging machinery, water treatment equipment, and manufacturing process lines requiring remote analog signal handling. Maintenance teams and system integrators use this part for replacement, retrofit, expansion, or repair of decentralized analog I/O and machine communication networks.

Applications:

The TURCK BLCEN-4M12MT-4AI4AO-VI is designed for machine-mounted analog signal acquisition and control applications where cabinet-free installation and Industrial Ethernet communication are required. It is commonly used to interface pressure transmitters, flow meters, temperature transmitters, control valves, and process instrumentation in food processing, chemical production, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and material handling systems. The IP67 construction allows installation directly on equipment, reducing wiring complexity and improving maintenance accessibility.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: TURCK
• Model / Part Number: BLCEN-4M12MT-4AI4AO-VI
• Product Type: Fieldbus Station
• Series: BL Compact
• Communication Protocols: EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP
• Analog Inputs: 4
• Analog Outputs: 4
• Input Signal Types: 0-10 V, ±10 V, 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA
• Output Signal Types: 0-10 V, ±10 V, 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA
• Signal Connection Type: M12 connectors
• Ethernet Ports: 2 × M12 D-coded Ethernet ports
• Ethernet Speed: 10/100 Mbps
• Supply Voltage: 24 VDC
• Protection Rating: IP67
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +70°C
• Housing Material: Glass-filled thermoplastic
• Diagnostics: LED channel and network diagnostics
• Mounting: Machine mount installation
• Application: Distributed analog I/O communication for industrial automation systems
• Order Number: 6811488 series family variant
• Country of Manufacture: Germany or USA depending on production location

Common Replacements:

• TURCK TBEN-L4-4AI-4AO-VI
• TURCK BL67-4AI4AO-VI
• TURCK FEN20-4AI4AO-VI