Preliminary Instructions; General Description; Apreliminary Instruction - gefran GFX4-IR Series Installation And Operation Manual

The section contains general information and
warnings to be read before installing, configuring and
using the controller
1.1 G D
eneral escription
GFX4-IR is an extremely compact, independent unit for
separate control of 4 zones, complete with communication
interface in all popular fieldbus standards.
It offers an exclusive combination of performance, reliability,
and flexibility.
In particular, this new line of Gefran controllers is the ideal
solution for sectors demanding high performance and continuity
of service, such as:
• Thermoforming
• Blowing
• Hot runners for injection presses
• Texturizing of fibers
• Heat treatment furnaces
• Woodworking machines
• Glass tempering furnaces
Series GFX4-IR controllers are based on an extremely versatile
hardware and software platform, with options to select the best
I/O configuration for your system.
GFX4-IR is used for the power control of single-phase and
3-phase loads, including resistive loads with high and low
temperature coefficient, short wave IR lamps, or transformer
primaries.
Attention: the description of programming
and configuration parameters are contained in
the "Programming and configuration" manual,
downloadable from the website www.gefran.com
1.2 ap
reliminary instruction
Read the following preliminary instructions before
installing and using the GFX4-IR modular power
controller.
This will make start-up faster and avoid some
problems that could be mistakenly interpreted as
malfunctions or limitations of the controller.
Immediately after unpacking the unit, check the order code
and the other data on the label attached to the outside of the
container.
SN ...............................
CODE ......................... (Product code)
TYPE........................... (Order code)
SUPPLY...................... (Type of electrical power supply)
VERS. ......................... (Firmware Version)
Write them on the following table.
This data must always be available and given to Gefran
Customer Care representatives if technical service is needed.
Check that the controller is in perfect condition, was not
damaged during shipment, and that the package also contains
the "Configuration and Programming" manual.
Immediately report any errors, shortages, or signs of damage to
your Gefran dealer.
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(Serial Number)
Check that the order code matches the configuration requested
for the intended application by consulting the section:
"Technical-Commercial Information."
Example
Total controlled power 30KW
Outputs 5...8 logic type
Auxiliary inputs absent
Fuse holders present
See paragraph 2.1 " Dimensions and mounting" before installing
the GFX4-IR controller on the machine/host system control
panel.
In case of PC configuration, make sure you have the
configuration kit.
For the order code, see Section 6 "Technical-Commercial
Information".
Users and/or system integrators who want detailed
information on serial communication between
Gefran standard and/or industrial PCs and Gefran
Programmable Instruments can access Technical
Reference Documents on serial communication and
MODBus protocol, etc., in Adobe Acrobat format on
the Gefran website www.gefran.com:
• Serial Communication
• MODBus Protocol
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