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85540 Haar / Germany Tel: + 49 89 4 56 56-0 Fax: + 49 89 4 56 56-488 Internet: http://industrial.softing.com Email: info.automation@softing.com Support: support.automation@softing.com The latest version of this manual is also available in the Softing download area at: http://industrial.softing.com.
................19 stand-alone mode ................20 PROFINET LED statuses (SF and BF) ................22 EtherNet/IP LED statuses (Net and Mod) ................25 Chapter 4 Login to web server Chapter 5 Technical Data ................27 ................27 Specifications FG-260 - Quick Startup Guide...
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Table of Contents Installation position and related ambient operating ................28 temperature TA Chapter 6 Declarations by the manufacturer ................32 FG-260 - Quick Startup Guide...
Intended use The FG-260 is a gateway between EtherNet/IP and PROFINET with PROFINET Controller functionality. It has been designed for use in factory, process and building control. The unit must not be used in explosion hazard areas.
Chapter 1 - Introduction Conventions The following conventions are used throughout Softing customer documentation: Keys, buttons, menu items, commands Open Start Control Panel and other elements involving user Programs interaction are set in bold font and menu sequences are separated by an...
Note Do not open the housing of the FG-260. It does not contain any parts that need to be maintained or repaired. In the event of a fault or defect, remove the device and return it to the vendor. Opening...
Installation Hardware installation 2.1.1 Mounting and dismounting Note Make sure the FG-260 is mounted in a manner that the power supply disconnecting device or interrupt facility can always be reached easily. Note Depending on the installation position, the maximum ambient operating temperature may differ.
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Chapter 2 - Installation Mounting For mounting the FG-260 on a DIN rail (35 mm), attach the two upper notches to the rail. Press the device down towards the rail until it locks into place. Note Do not put stress on the system by bending or torsion.
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Chapter 2 - Installation Dismounting To dismount the FG-260 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.
Chapter 2 - Installation 2.1.2 Connection diagram The following connection diagram gives an overview about the different plugs and interfaces: FG-260 - Quick Startup Guide...
Protective Earth (PE) of the system. Note As indicated in the connection diagram, the power can be applied alternatively by a special DIN rail connector (Rail Power Supply). For further information contact Enter value. FG-260 - Quick Startup Guide...
Chapter 2 - Installation 2.1.4 Connecting to network The FG-260 provides the following network connections: EtherNet/IP and PROFINET Note We strongly recommend connecting the two Ethernet interfaces to different physical LAN networks (EtherNet/IP communication system and PROFINET communication system). FG-260 - Quick Startup Guide...
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Chapter 2 - Installation Ethernet ports The FG-260 is equipped with two 10/100 Base-T Ethernet interface receptacles (RJ45). The Ethernet interface labeled EtherNet/IP is to be connected to an EtherNet/IP network. The Ethernet interface labeled PROFINET is to be connected to a PROFINET network.
Not used Drain wire 2.1.5 Power up the device Turn on the power supply. The boot process takes a few seconds. For indication of proper operation of a FG-260 refer to Status indicators - LEDs. FG-260 - Quick Startup Guide...
CD's root directory. Select the installation language. Click on the following three links one after the other: "FG-260" which contains supplementary files such as this manual and the EDS file Softing's Communication Configuration Tool "ComConf" and the Search and Configure tool "Search and Configure".
Chapter 3 - Status indicators - LEDs Status indicators - LEDs The FG-260 is equipped with eight LEDs on its front side: stands for power supply, displays status (on/off) stands for running, displays status (on/off) stands for error (error information/mapping application)
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The LEDs may be on permanently or flash in different colors and frequencies. We use the following symbols: Symbol Color Lighting none permanent green permanent flashing (1 Hz) green flashing (1 Hz) green flashing slowly (0.5 Hz) green flashing quickly (5 Hz) FG-260 - Quick Startup Guide...
LEDs Meaning Start–up phase (approximate 20 seconds) green Device is running/operational green green Permanent hardware fault detection during startup green green A fatal error has been detected. Possible failure could be a missing Ethernet connection. FG-260 - Quick Startup Guide...
A minor hardware failure has been green green detected during start-up. Primary Device, failure A failure has been detected. PROFINET LED statuses (SF and BF) LEDs Meaning Operating green green The network status is ok FG-260 - Quick Startup Guide...
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Non volatile storage problem Application watchdog is expired Address conflict detected The network communication may be disturbed Internal error The UDP stack has reported an internal unrecoverable error Duplicate name error A duplicated name has been detected FG-260 - Quick Startup Guide...
General error EtherNet/IP LED statuses (Net and Mod) Network status (Net) Color and Meaning lighting steady off No power No power is supplied to the device steady Operating green The device is operating correctly FG-260 - Quick Startup Guide...
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/ red The device is performing its power up testing Module status (Mod) Color and Meaning lighting steady off No power No power is supplied to the device steady green Operating The device is operating correctly FG-260 - Quick Startup Guide...
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The device has detected a recoverable error Note: An incorrect or inconsistent configuration is considered a minor fault steady red Major fault The device has detected a non-recoverable error flashing Self-test green / red The device is performing its power-up testing FG-260 - Quick Startup Guide...
Login to web server IP address information The default IP address for the Ethernet interface in the PROFINET LAN is 192.168.200.200. The IP address of the web server in the EtherNet/IP LAN is configured per default via DHCP. FG-260 - Quick Startup Guide...
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You will be prompted to log in with username and password. Enter administrator in the field Username. Enter fgadmin in the Password field (default setting - refer also to Settings - User Accounts). The information page is opened. FG-260 - Quick Startup Guide...
- Part 1: General requirements and IEC/EN/UL 61010-2-201 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use - Part 2-201: Particular requirements for control equipment (both with CB scheme). FG-260 - Quick Startup Guide...
Chapter 5 - Technical Data Installation position and related ambient operating temperature TA Depending on the installation position, different ambient operating temperatures are allowed: Horizontal installation position FG-260 - Quick Startup Guide...
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Provide a minimum space of 50 mm to the air inlet and air outlet. Thus you ensure a natural convection. Rotated installation position The maximum permissible ambient temperature values are also valid for a 180° rotated installation position. FG-260 - Quick Startup Guide...
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Chapter 5 - Technical Data Vertical installation position FG-260 - Quick Startup Guide...
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Provide a minimum space of 50 mm to the air inlet and air outlet. Thus you ensure a natural convection. Rotated installation position The maximum permissible ambient temperature values are also valid for a 180° rotated installation position. FG-260 - Quick Startup Guide...
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC); Part 6-2: Generic standard - Immunity for industrial environments A Declaration of Conformity in compliance with the above standards has been made and can be requested from Enter value. ROHS The FG-260 device is ROHS compliant. FG-260 - Quick Startup Guide...
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Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. FG-260 - Quick Startup Guide...
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Electrical and electronic equipment must be disposed of separately from normal waste at the end of its operational lifetime. Packaging material and worn components shall be disposed of according to the regulations applicable in the country of installation. FG-260 - Quick Startup Guide...
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