Industrial network module ifm model AL4342

Technical specifications

Application

I/O modules for field applications

Loop-through function

voltage supply; fieldbus interface

Operating voltage [V]

20...30 DC; (US ; to PELV)

Current consumption [mA]

300...3900

Protection class

III

Additional voltage supply [V]

20...30 DC; (UA)

Max. current load total [A]

3.6

Current rating per port [A]

3.6

Number of inputs and outputs

Number of digital inputs: 8; Number of digital outputs: 8

Number of digital inputs

8; (type 2 according to IEC 61131-2)

Switching level high [V]

11...30

Switching level low [V]

0...5

Digital inputs protected against short circuits

Yes

Number of digital outputs

8

Short-circuit proof

Yes

Max. current load per output [mA]

3600

Parameter setting options

counter function

Functions and parameters

function: CTU (Up Counter), CTD (Down Counter), CTUD (Up-Down Counter), CTDIR (Direction Counter); switching function (SSC): single point, two point, window, latch; number: 4 (1 counter for each input port); count frequency: 4500 Hz; main counter: 32 Bit (0…4.294.967.295); batch counter: 16 Bit (0…65.535)

Communication interface

Ethernet

Protocol

Modbus TCP

Transmission standard

10Base-T; 100Base-TX

Transmission rate

10 MBit/s; 100 MBit/s

Factory settings

IP address: 192.168.1.250; subnet mask: 255.255.255.0; gateway IP address: 0.0.0.0; MAC address: see type label

Ambient temperature [°C]

-25...60

Storage temperature [°C]

-25...85

Max. relative air humidity [%]

90

Protection rating

IP 65; IP 66; IP 67

Protection rating (NEMA 250)

6P

Pollution degree

2

Chemical media

ISO 16750-5: AA, BA, BD, HLP, CC, DB, DC, DD, CA; NEMA 250 5.13.1: AA

EMC

EN 61000-6-2; EN 61000-6-4

Shock resistance

DIN EN 60068-2-27

Vibration resistance

DIN EN 60068-2-64 2009-04; DIN EN 60068-2-6 2008-10

MTTF [years]

64

Weight [g]

423.3

Housing

rectangular

Type of mounting

backplane mounting

Dimensions [mm]

208 x 59.3 x 38.4

Materials

housing: PA orange; socket: brass nickel-plated

Sealing material

FKM

Remarks

For further information please see the operating instructions.; Using the device within a system with requirements for functional safety is possible by deactivating the actuator voltage UA without interaction.; For further information on functional safety, please refer to the operating instructions supplement under “Downloads”.

Pack quantity

1 pcs.

Connector

M12; coding: L; Contacts: 5; Sealing: FKM

Documents / datasheets

Source reviewed: 2026-10-24

Description

Industrial network module ifm part number AL4342; Operating voltage [V]: 20...30 DC; (US ; to PELV); Current consumption [mA]: 300...3900; Additional voltage supply [V]: 20...30 DC; (UA). Technical specifications, condition and supply feasibility are checked before ordering.