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Intended use The Softing FG-200 HSE/FF Modbus is designed to integrate up to four FF H1 links into control systems supporting Modbus. The device can be used as a redundant link. It...
An equipment which has been operated under non-intrinsically safe conditions is no longer permitted to be used under intrinsically safe conditions. The FG-200 HSE/FF Modbus is only approved for intended and appropriate use. In case of noncompliance, the warranty and manufacturer’s liability do no longer apply! System requirements Communication Configuration tool comConf PC with operating system Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 (both 32 bit or 64 bit...
FG-200 HSE/FF Modbus - Qui ck Sta rtup Gui de Scope of delivery The FG-200 HSE/FF Modbus is delivered with the following: FG-200 HSE/FF Modbus device CD-ROM including firmware and manuals Quick Startup Guide Note The FG-200 is available in two variants. They have identical technical specifications.
Cha pter 2 - Ha rdwa re i ns ta l l a ti on Hardware installation Installation in hazardous locations The FG-200 HSE/FF Modbus can be used in hazardous locations and is certified according to ATEX, IEC and North America Approval cULus. WARNING...
FG-200 HSE/FF Modbus - Qui ck Sta rtup Gui de 2.1.1 General requirements Following general requirements must be observed while installing FG-200 on hazardous locations: The details of this document must be observed along with the conditions for use and the applicable details stated on the marking and type labels of each.
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FG-200 HSE/FF Modbus - Qui ck Sta rtup Gui de The operator has to provide measures for protection against lightning. According to the local conditions and in compliance with the environmental rules, the operator is responsible to visually inspect the system and to remove dust settlements in a regularly interval (every 6 months).
II 3G nA [ic] IIC T4 Gc. The Ex protection method [ic] corresponds only to the FF-H1 fieldbus interfaces. The FG-200 HSE/FF Modbus complies with the applicable standards and regulations and meets the requirements of European Directive 94/9/EC. The requirements for erecting the device as part of the system in potentially explosive atmospheres (e.g.
FG-200 HSE/FF Modbus - Qui ck Sta rtup Gui de Certificates ATEX The EC type examination number for ATEX is: BVS 15 ATEX E 063 X A copy of the certificate is available in section ATEX Type Examination Certificate IECEx The type examination number for IECEx is: IECEx BVS 15.0055X...
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FG-200 HSE/FF Modbus - Qui ck Sta rtup Gui de Note Do not put stress on the system by bending or torsion. Dismounting To dismount the FG-200 from the DIN rail, slide a screw driver horizontally underneath the housing into the locking bar, slide the bar downwards – without tilting the screw driver - and fold the device upwards.
FG-200 HSE/FF Modbus - Qui ck Sta rtup Gui de Connecting the power supply Connect the FG-200 to a 24 V DC power supply. Use different or redundant power supplies for redundant FG-200s. Turn on the power supply. The boot process takes approx. 50 seconds. For indication...
FG-200 HSE/FF Modbus - Qui ck Sta rtup Gui de Modbus serial connection When connecting the FG-200 via serial connection use the connector from your delivery with the following pin assignment: Pin No. Signal Connector symbol Note If you are working with two FG-200 in redundant mode, the serial connection...
FG-200 HSE/FF Modbus - Qui ck Sta rtup Gui de Do not power up FG-200s when serial link is missing If the two FG-200s forming a redundant set are powered while the serial link is missing, both devices will behave like independent, non-redundant Primary Devices.
FG-200 HSE/FF Modbus - Qui ck Sta rtup Gui de FF H1 bus line channel 4 Signal Description Fieldbus + Fieldbus shield Fieldbus - Note The fieldbus shield is not connected directly to functional earth. For EMC reasons, it is only connected via a capacitor. If a direct connection to functional earth or protective earth is required, you need to implement this separately.
FG-200 HSE/FF Modbus - Qui ck Sta rtup Gui de Commissioning FG-200 HSE/FF Modbus Installing comConf New installation Insert your Software and Documentation for Fieldbus Gateways CD into your CD drive. If Autorun is enabled on your system, the startup page is opened.
For information about how to set up a new project with the configuration tool comConf and working with the FG-200 Web server interface please refer to the User Manual. This document is available with your FG-200, on CD delivered with the product and the Softing download page...
FG-200 HSE/FF Modbus - Qui ck Sta rtup Gui de Status indicators - LEDs The FG-200 is equipped with eight LEDs on its front side: stands for power supply - refer to PWR - power supply stands for running - refer to...
FG-200 HSE/FF Modbus - Qui ck Sta rtup Gui de LEDs Meaning Non redundant device, ready. The device is operational; it is not part of a green green redundant set. Permanent hardware fault detection during startup. green green A fatal error has been detected.
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FG-200 HSE/FF Modbus - Qui ck Sta rtup Gui de LEDs Meaning Primary device or non-redundant device, failure. The device is acting as non-redundant device, but a green green failure has been detected. Secondary device, not ready. The device is acting as secondary device in a redundant set, but it is not ready to take over the primary role due to e.g.
FG-200 HSE/FF Modbus - Qui ck Sta rtup Gui de LEDs Meaning Primary, configuration error green H1 channel status indicators The following table shows the channel LEDs and their meaning of all four channels (CH1 - CH4): Symbol Color / frequency...
FG-200 HSE/FF Modbus - Qui ck Sta rtup Gui de Installation positions The gateway FG-200 can be mounted horizontally and vertically. Depending on the installation position, different ambient operating temperatures (T a ) are allowed: Minimum distance Provide a minimum distance of 50 mm to the air inlet and air outlet to ensure natural convection.
FG-200 HSE/FF Modbus - Qui ck Sta rtup Gui de Declarations of conformity This device is compliant with EC directive 2014/30/EG for "Electromagnetic Compatibility" (EMC) and meets the following harmonized standards: EN 55011 Industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) devices - radio disturbance - limits...
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