B&B Electronics VLINX VFG1000 Quick Start Manual

B&B Electronics VLINX VFG1000 Quick Start Manual

Fieldbus gateway

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Phone: (815) 433-5100
Fax: (815) 4334-5104
www.bb-elec.com
VLINX FIELDBUS GATEWAY
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FOR USE IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS:
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Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D
PROGRAMMABLE
CONTROLLERS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Vlinx Fieldbus Gateway was designed to act as a nexus for industrial data
collection and management. With three built in serial ports and a 10 Base-T/100
Base-TX Ethernet port, the unit performs protocol conversion, allowing
disparate devices to communicate seamlessly with one another. The Ethernet
port supports up to four protocols simultaneously so even Ethernet to Ethernet
conversion may be performed.
The CompactFlash card allows new configuration files to be loaded into the
Vlinx Fieldbus Gateway. The USB port may be used for blazing fast file
downloads, or to mount the Vlinx Fieldbus Gateway's CompactFlash card as an
external drive to your PC. The Vlinx Fieldbus Gateway's DIN rail mounting
saves time and panel space and snaps easily onto standard top hat (T) profile
DIN rail.
SOFTWARE
The Vlinx Fieldbus Gateway is programmed with Fieldbus Gateway Manager
®
for Windows
2000 or later platforms. The software is an easy to use graphical
interface which can be purchased as part of a kit that includes a manual and
cables, or downloaded free of charge.
DIMENSIONS In inches (mm)
3.09 (78.5)
RS232/PG
STS
USB/PG
CF
RS485
5.30 (134.7)
RS232
ETHERNET
 CONVERTS NUMEROUS PROTOCOLS SIMULTANEOUSLY
 EXTENSIVE BUILT-IN DRIVER LIST ALLOWS EASY DATA
 10 BASE-T/100BASE-TX ETHERNET PORT SUPPORTS FOUR
 INDEPENDENT SERIAL PORTS PROVIDE VIRTUALLY
 SUPPORTS UP TO NINE PROTOCOLS SIMULTANEOUSLY(with
SAFETY SUMMARY
manual 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.
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. An independent
and redundant temperature limit indicator with alarm outputs is strongly
recommended.
CompactFlash is a registered trademark of CompactFlash Association.
4.15 (105.4)
1
MAPPING TO PLCs, PCs, AND SCADA SYSTEMS
SIMULTANEOUS PROTOCOLS
UNLIMITED INTEGRATION METHODS
expansion card)
All safety related regulations, local codes and instructions that appear in the
Do not use the controller to directly command motors, valves, or other
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
VFG1000-0310-qsg
LP0832X
Effective 01/10

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  • Page 1 VFG1000-0310-qsg Phone: (815) 433-5100 Fax: (815) 4334-5104 www.bb-elec.com VLINX FIELDBUS GATEWAY  CONVERTS NUMEROUS PROTOCOLS SIMULTANEOUSLY US LISTED  EXTENSIVE BUILT-IN DRIVER LIST ALLOWS EASY DATA IND. CONT. EQ. 34AD MAPPING TO PLCs, PCs, AND SCADA SYSTEMS  10 BASE-T/100BASE-TX ETHERNET PORT SUPPORTS FOUR SIMULTANEOUS PROTOCOLS ...
  • Page 2: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 7. CONSTRUCTION: Case body is high impact plastic and stainless steel. For indoor use only. Installation Category II, Pollution Degree 2. 1. POWER: 24 VDC ± 10% 8. POWER CONNECTION: Removable wire clamp screw terminal block. 200 mA min., without expansion card Wire Gage Capacity: 24 AWG to 12 AWG 1 Amp maximum with expansion card fitted Torque: 4.45 to 5.34 in/lb (0.5 to 0.6 N-m)
  • Page 3: Compactflash Card

    ® COMPACTFLASH CARD POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS CompactFlash socket is a Type II socket that can accept either Type I or II It is very important that the power supply is mounted correctly if the unit is cards. Use cards with a minimum of 4 Mbytes and a maximum of 2 Gbytes with to operate reliably.
  • Page 4: Power Connection

    WIRING POWER CONNECTION WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - DO NOT DISCONNECT WHILE CIRCUIT IS ALIVE UNLESS AREA IS KNOW TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS. INPUT AND OUTPUT (I/O) WIRING MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CLASS I, DIV. 2 WIRING METHODS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AUTHORITY HAVING COMMON COMM JURISDICTION.
  • Page 5: Troubleshooting

    RS232 RS232/PG USB/PG POWER SLC 5/03 CPU COMM FORCE DH485 BATT RS232 COMM PROG RS485 RS232 PWR OUT +24 USER POWER PWR OUT COM 120/240 VAC VAC NEUT CHASSIS GND ETHERNET * Use appropriate communications cable. See Ordering Information for descriptions of the available cables. RS485 RS232/PG POWER...
  • Page 6: Ethernet Communications

    COMMUNICATING WITH THE Fieldbus Gateway CONFIGURING A FIELDBUS GATEWAY RS232 PORTS The Fieldbus Gateway is configured using Fieldbus Gateway Manager The Fieldbus Gateway has two RS232 ports. There is the RS232/PG port and software. Updates to the software for new features and drivers are posted on the the COMMS port.
  • Page 7: Ordering Information

    LEDS USER COMMUNICATION PORTS - TX/RX LEDS STS – STATUS LED INDICATION The green Status LED provides information regarding the state of the GREEN Transmitting Fieldbus Gateway. This includes indication of the various stages of the start-up routine (power-up), and any errors that may occur. Receiving Note: LEDs are not available on the Programming Port: RS232/PG.
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