Summary of Contents for Softing epGate PN
- Page 1 Quick Startup Guide epGate PN Version: EN-072018-1.00 © Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
- Page 2 The actual design of products may deviate from the information contained in the instructions if technical alterations and product improvements so require. Softing Industrial Automation GmbH Richard-Reitzner-Allee 6 85540 Haar / Germany http://industrial.softing.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Connection diagrams 3.1.2 ....................14 Connecting the power supply 3.1.3 ....................15 Connecting to the network 3.1.4 ....................16 Powering up the device 3.1.5 ....................16 Ethernet ports 3.1.6 ....................17 ........................ 18 Software installation © Softing Industrial Automation GmbH... - Page 4 Gateway status LEDs (PWR, RUN, ERR and CFG) ........................ 25 PROFINET status LEDs (SF and BF) ........................ 26 EtherNet/IP status LEDs Chapter 6 Technical data ................... 28 ........................ 28 Specifications ........................ 29 Installation positions Chapter 7 Declaration of conformity ................... 31 © Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
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Page 6: Chapter 1 About This Guide
This guide is intended for experienced operation personnel and network specialists responsible for configuring and maintaining field devices in process automation networks. Any person using an epGate PN must have read and fully understood the safety requirements and working instructions in this guide. -
Page 7: Document Feedback
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Page 8: Chapter 2 About Epgate Pn
EtherNet/IP and PROFINET devices. epGate PN collects data in an input assembly object and writes it to an output assembly object where it can be retrieved by the programmable logic controller (PLC) or any other connected I/O network devices. - Page 9 Cha pter 2 - About epGa te PN Network overview The epGate PN can be managed from your PC with the following tools: RS Logix 5000/Studio 5000 or any other EtherNet/IP PLC engineering tool Communication Configuration Tool Search And Configure Tool...
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Page 10: Intended Use
PN - Qui ck Sta rtup Gui de Intended use epGate PN has been desinged to connect PROFINET IO devices to EtherNet/IP and PLCs in factory and process automation. CAUTION This gateway is not ATEX certified and may not be used in explosive atmospheres or any other hazardous areas. -
Page 11: System Requirements
Note Do not open the housing of the epGate PN. 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 the device will void the warranty! -
Page 12: Chapter 3 Installation
90 °C. 3.1.1 Mounting and dismounting Note Make sure the epGate PN 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. - Page 13 Cha pter 3 - Ins ta l l a ti on Mounting For mounting the epGate PN 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.
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Page 14: Connection Diagrams
PN - Qui ck Sta rtup Gui de 3.1.2 Connection diagrams The following connection diagram shows the side profile of the epGate PN with its input and output interfaces: © Softing Industrial Automation GmbH... -
Page 15: Connecting The Power Supply
Protective Earth (PE) of the system. Note As the connection diagrams show, power can also be applied by a special DIN rail connector (Rail Power Supply). For further details contact Softing Industrial Automation GmbH. © Softing Industrial Automation GmbH... -
Page 16: Connecting To The Network
PN - Qui ck Sta rtup Gui de 3.1.4 Connecting to the network The epGate PN has an EtherNet/IP and a PROFINET network connection. Connect the PROFINET devices to the PROFINET output. Connect the EtherNet/IP devices to the EtherNet/IP output. -
Page 17: Ethernet Ports
Cha pter 3 - Ins ta l l a ti on 3.1.6 Ethernet ports The epGate PN is equipped with two 10/100 Base-T Ethernet ports (RJ45). Both ports are connected to the switch. The Ethernet ports conform to the IEEE 802.3 and have the following pin assignment. -
Page 18: Software Installation
PN - Qui ck Sta rtup Gui de Software installation When you install a Softing product for the first time, you will be asked in a dialogue window if you to trust the publisher. Activate the option Always trust software from Softing AG if you do not want to be asked in subsequent installations and select [Install] to start the installation. -
Page 19: Chapter 4 Using The Web Interface
The search will open a new window showing the devices connected to your Local Area Network (LAN). Click on the IP address of your epGate PN in the IP Address column. This will launch the login window of your epGate PN in your web browser. -
Page 20: Changing The Password
Expert expert FS-QsHnc7BWa{6w< Diagnostics diagnosis ?<fJ#\/$eB2qtGd* Backdoor accounts for Softing Support access. Currently supporting same features as administrator account. The table below shows which actions can be executed by the different roles: Action Admin / Expert / Diagnostics Maintenance Observer... -
Page 21: Updating The Firmware
PN will be rebooted. Note Do not access the web server of the epGate PN before the "Success" message is displayed in the browser window. Otherwise you will have to clear the cache of your web browser after the boot process has finished and reconnect to the web server of the epGate PN. -
Page 22: Chapter 5 Led Status Indicators
The LEDs may be on permanently or flash in different colors and frequencies. We use the following symbols: Symbole Colour Mode none permanently on green permanently on flashing (1 Hz) flashing quickly (5 Hz) green flashing (1 Hz) green flashing slowly (0.5 Hz) green flashing quickly (5 Hz) © Softing Industrial Automation GmbH... -
Page 23: Gateway Status Leds (Pwr, Run, Err And Cfg)
Operating system starts (approximately 2 seconds) Device is running in factory mode (only firmware update is possible) Device is running/operational Software error A software error occurred. Reboot the device. Refer to error description in web browser (Diagnosis Logfile Support Data). © Softing Industrial Automation GmbH... - Page 24 Delete log file in web browser(Diagnosis Logfile Support Data). Firmware update is running (in factory mode if RUN LED blinking red) No power on device Check power supply. © Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
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Page 25: Profinet Status Leds (Sf And Bf)
Non volatile storage problem. Application watchdog has 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. © Softing Industrial Automation GmbH... -
Page 26: Ethernet/Ip Status Leds
An established connection has timed out Duplicate IP address For devices that support duplicate address detection, the device has detected that its IP address is already in use Self-test The device is performing its power up testing © Softing Industrial Automation GmbH... - Page 27 The device has detected a recoverable error Note: An incorrect or inconsistent configuration is considered a major recoverable fault Major unrecoverable fault The device has detected a non-recoverable error Self-test The device is performing its power-up testing © Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
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Page 28: Chapter 6 Technical Data
-40 °C (see section Installation positions for the maximum operating ambient temperature depending on the mounting position) temperature Storage -40 °C...+85 °C temperature Altitude Must not exceed 2,000 m Location Indoor use only; no direct sunlight © Softing Industrial Automation GmbH... -
Page 29: Installation Positions
Cha pter 6 - Techni ca l da ta Installation positions The epGate PN can be mounted horizontally and vertically. Depending on the installation position, different ambient operating temperatures (T ) are allowed: Minimum distance Provide a minimum distance of 50 mm to the air inlet and air outlet to ensure natural convection. - Page 30 PN - Qui ck Sta rtup Gui de Vertical installation position Minimal distance Maximum permissible ambient temperature T 0 mm 40 °C 17.5 mm 50 °C © Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
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Page 31: Chapter 7 Declaration Of Conformity
A Declaration of Conformity in compliance with the above standards has been made and can be requested from Softing Industrial Automation GmbH. © Softing Industrial Automation GmbH... - Page 32 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. © Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
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