B&B Electronics VFG9000-SERIAL Quick Start Manual

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RS232/485 SERIAL OPTION CARD FOR VLINX FIELDBUS GATEWAY
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Vlinx Fieldbus Gateway contains a proprietary expansion port which
provides a high speed, parallel architecture that extends the functionality and
flexibility of the platform. This approach allows these products to evolve
concurrently with the latest advances in communications and standards, without
sacrificing performance. This high bandwidth channel has significantly greater
throughput when compared to the traditional (external) serial gateway approach.
The VFG9000-SERIAL option card adds an additional RS232 and RS422/485
port to the series. This isolated card protects user equipment from potentially
harmful ground loops while providing high-speed RS232, RS422, RS485, and
DH485 communication options to the end user.
The VFG9000-SERIAL communication card is easily installed by removing
the blank expansion port cover of your Fieldbus Gateway, and plugging the
VFG9000-SERIAL card into the expansion port. Configuration is simple using
B&B Electronics' free Fieldbus Gateway Manager software.
SAFETY SUMMARY
All safety related regulations, local codes and instructions that appear in the
literature or on equipment must be observed to ensure personal safety and to
prevent damage to either the instrument or equipment connected to it. If
equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.
Do not use the controller to directly command motors, valves, or other
actuators not equipped with safeguards. To do so can be potentially harmful to
persons or equipment in the event of a fault to the controller.
CAUTION: Risk of Danger.
Read complete instructions prior to
installation and operation of the unit.
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - SUBSTITUTION OF
COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I,
DIVISION 2
THIS EQUIPMENT IS SUITABLE FOR USE IN CLASS I,
DIVISION 2, GROUPS A, B, C, D, OR NON-HAZARDOUS
LOCATIONS ONLY
CONTENTS OF PACKAGE
- VFG9000-SERIAL option card
- This hardware bulletin
CONFIGURED USING VLINX FIELDBUS GATEWAY MANAGER
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ISOLATED RS232 AND RS485 MULTIPLEXED PORTS CAPABLE

OF COMMUNICATING WITH RS232, RS422, RS485 AND DH485
DEVICES AT UP TO 115,200 BAUD
EASY INSTALLATION

SPECIFICATIONS
1. POWER REQUIREMENTS: 24 V @ 50 mA max. Power is supplied to the
option card from the main board of the Fieldbus Gateway.
2. COMMUNICATIONS:
Serial Ports: Format and Baud Rates for each port are individually software
programmable up to 115,200 baud and are isolated to help prevent ground
loops. The RS422/485 and DH485 port via RJ45 and the RS232 port via
RJ12 share the same hardware. The VFG9000-SERIAL option card
multiplexes the ports to communicate via two protocols. These ports may be
used to configure different master protocols, but only one port may be used
if configuring a slave protocol or AB DH485.
DH485 TXEN: Transmit enable; open collector, V
Isolation from VFG9000-SERIAL Communication ports to the Fieldbus
Gateway: 1000 VDC for 1 minute.
3. CERTIFICATIONS AND COMPLIANCES:
Refer to main unit manual or "Agency Approvals" section of B&B
Electronics' website for agency certifications.
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
Emissions and Immunity to EN 61326: Electrical Equipment for Measurement,
Control and Laboratory use.
Reference Fieldbus Gateway unit for EMC specifications
4. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Refer to the specifications of the Fieldbus Gateway you are installing this
card in.
5. CONSTRUCTION: For indoor use only. Installation Category II, Pollution
Degree 2.
6. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS: See "Installing the VFG9000-
SERIAL Option card" for more details.
7. WEIGHT: 1.9 oz (53.9 g)
ORDERING INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION
RS232/485 serial option card for Fieldbus Gateway
1
VFG9000-SERIAL-1012qsg
= 15 VDC, V = 0.5 VDC
OH OL
PART NUMBER
VFG9000-SERIAL
LP0838X
Effective 01/10