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About This Manual 1. About This Manual This manual contains information on the software and hardware features of the Beijer Electronics GN-9386 Network Adapter Module. It provides in-depth specifications, guidance on installation, setup, and usage of the product. 1.1. Symbols Used in This Manual This publication includes Warning, Caution, Note and Important icons where appropriate, to point out safety-related, or other important information.
Before using this product, please read this manual and other relevant manuals carefully. Pay full attention to safety instructions! In no event will Beijer Electronics be responsible or liable for damages resulting from the use of this product. The images, examples and diagrams in this manual are included for illustrative purposes. Because of the many variables and requirements associated with any particular installation, Beijer Electronics cannot take responsibility or liability for actual use based on the examples and diagrams.
IP, EtherCAT, PROFINET, CC-Link IE Field, PROFIBUS, CANopen, DeviceNet, CC-Link, MODBUS/Serial etc. • Expansion Module - Expansion module types: Digital IO, Analog IO, and Special modules. • Messaging - The system uses two types of messaging: Service messaging and IO messaging. Beijer Electronics, Doc ID: 161792 2025-02...
Valid parameter data depends on the modules in use. For example, analog modules have settings of either 0-20 mA or 4-20 mA, and temperature modules have settings such as PT100, PT200, and PT500. The documentation for each module provides a description of the parameter data. 2025-02 Beijer Electronics, Doc ID: 161792...
NOTE! The field power range depends on the IO module series. Refer to the IO module specification for specific details. Wiring IO cable max. 2.0 mm (AWG 14) Weight 167 g Dimensions 54 mm x 99 mm x 70 mm Beijer Electronics, Doc ID: 161792 2025-02...
• Expansion IO module status (IOS) - Green/Red • Field power status - Green • System power status - Green Module location Starter module, left side of the G-Series system Field power detection About 14 VDC 2025-02 Beijer Electronics, Doc ID: 161792...
System power, 24 V System Power, ground Frame ground Frame ground Field power, ground Field power, ground Field power, 24 V Field power, 24 V WARNING Never connect system power to field power! Use separate power supplies. Beijer Electronics, Doc ID: 161792 2025-02...
The unit has occurred unrecoverable fault in self- testing. • Firmware fault. 6.2. RUN (Current Running Status) Status Indicates Init State of the EtherCAT State Machine: INIT = Initialization. Pre-operation Blinking State of the EtherCAT State Machine: PREOP = Pre- Operation. 2025-02 Beijer Electronics, Doc ID: 161792...
6.5. System Power / Field Power Status Indicates No system/field power Not supplied 24 VDC field power / 5 VDC system supplied power. System/field power Green Supplied 24 VDC field power / 5 VDC system power. supplied Beijer Electronics, Doc ID: 161792 2025-02...
RJ-45 Socket 7. RJ-45 Socket For information on network installation, refer to chapter Network Installation. RJ-45 Signal name Description Transmit + Transmit - Receive + Receive - Case Shield 2025-02 Beijer Electronics, Doc ID: 161792...
Identification value DIP Bit0 Identification value DIP Bit1 Identification value DIP Bit2 Identification value DIP Bit3 Identification value DIP Bit4 Identification value DIP Bit5 Identification value DIP Bit6 Identification value DIP Bit7 Not used Not used Beijer Electronics, Doc ID: 161792 2025-02...
RS232 Port 9. RS232 Port Configuration interface used for the communication with IO Guide Pro or for firmware download. Pin no. Signal name Description Reserved RS232 TXD RS232 RXD RS232 GND 2025-02 Beijer Electronics, Doc ID: 161792...
Installation position is valid vertical and horizontal. The drawings are illustrative and may be out of proportion. CAUTION NOT following the space requirements may result in damaging the product. Beijer Electronics, Doc ID: 161792 2025-02...
• GT-5XXX • GT-7XXX GN-9XXX modules have three locking levers, one at the bottom and two on the side. For mounting instructions, refer to Mount GN-9XXX Module. Mount to DIN rail Dismount from DIN rail 2025-02 Beijer Electronics, Doc ID: 161792...
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10.2.2. Mount GN-9XXX Module To mount or dismount a network adapter or programmable IO module with the product name GN-9XXX, for example GN-9251 or GN-9371, see the following instructions: Mount to DIN rail Dismount from DIN rail Beijer Electronics, Doc ID: 161792 2025-02...
Hardware Setup 10.3. Mount Removable Terminal Block To mount or dismount a removable terminal block (RTB), see the instructions below. Mount a removable terminal block Dismount a removable terminal block 2025-02 Beijer Electronics, Doc ID: 161792...
To connect/disconnect cables to/from the removable terminal block (RTB), see the instructions below. WARNING Always use the recommended supply voltage and frequency to prevent damage to the equipment and ensure optimal performance. Connect cable Disconnect cable Beijer Electronics, Doc ID: 161792 2025-02...
• Supply voltage 24 VDC (recommended voltage level). WARNING System power and field power must be supplied separately, see image above. System power and field power from the same power source could damage the device severely! 2025-02 Beijer Electronics, Doc ID: 161792...
If the total network distance exceeds 100 meters, it is necessary to incorporate at least one unmanaged switch to extend the network length. This remains applicable even when ethernet network cables are connected sequentially from one adapter to the next. Beijer Electronics, Doc ID: 161792 2025-02...
Example 1: node 1 (Min) Example 2: node 255 (Max) Hot Connection setting procedure Add the EtherCAT ID Type in TwinCAT. In the Hot Connection Group settings, set the identification value same as Dip-switch. Beijer Electronics, Doc ID: 161792 2025-02...
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When the Hot Connection Group setup is completed, run Reload I/O device (F4). The Hot Connection feature is now operational. Nodes do not overlap between products. In cases where identical nodes exist, adjustments should be made accordingly. 2025-02 Beijer Electronics, Doc ID: 161792...
In Pre-Op state mailbox communication is possible, but not process data communication. The EtherCAT master initializes the sync manager channels for process data (from sync manager channel 2), the FMMU channels and, if the slave supports configurable mapping, PDO mapping or the sync 2025-02 Beijer Electronics, Doc ID: 161792...
• x8000 : This is where the operational and functional parameters for all channels are stored, such as filter settings or output frequency. Other important ranges are: • x4000 : In some EtherCAT devices the channel parameters are stored here (as an alternative to the x8000 range). Beijer Electronics, Doc ID: 161792 2025-02...
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* This value can be changed depending on the configuration of expansion modules. ** G-bus status: • Normal operation: 0x00 • Communication fault: 0x02 • Configuration failed: 0x03 • No expansion module: 0x04 • Vendor error: 0x07 • Not expected slot: 0x08 • CRC error: 0x09 Beijer Electronics, Doc ID: 161792 2025-02...
0 - 15. The coils in the response message are packed as one coil per bit of the data field. Status is indicated as 1 = ON and 0 = OFF. 2025-02 Beijer Electronics, Doc ID: 161792...
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A logical '1' in a bit position of the field requests the corresponding output to be ON. A logical '0' requests it to be OFF. The normal response returns the function code, starting address, and quantity of coils forced. Beijer Electronics, Doc ID: 161792 2025-02...
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Sub-function 0x000A (10) Clear Counters and Diagnostic Register Sub-function Data field (request) Data field (response) Description 0x000A(10) 0x0000 Echo request data The goal is to clear all counters and the diagnostic register. Counters are also cleared upon power–up. 2025-02 Beijer Electronics, Doc ID: 161792...
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In an exception response, the server sets the MSB of the function code to 1. This makes the function code value in an exception response exactly 80 hexadecimal higher than the value would be for a normal response. Beijer Electronics, Doc ID: 161792 2025-02...
2 words Product unique serial number 0x1005(4101) Read String, up to 36 Product name string (ASCII) bytes “GN-9386,EtherCAT ID Type,G-Series” 0x1006(4102) Read 1 word Checksum of EEPROM 0x1010(4112) Read 2 words Firmware release date 2025-02 Beijer Electronics, Doc ID: 161792...
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Field Power ON, Dip Switch 0x03 = 0x8003 0x110E(4366) Read Up to 33 Expansion slot’s GT-number including GN. words First 1 word is the adapter’s number. If GN-9251, then 0x9251. 0x1110(4368) Read 1 word Number of expansion slot. Beijer Electronics, Doc ID: 161792 2025-02...
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Read 2 words Firmware release data. * After the system is reset, the new “Set Value” action is applied. ** Nothing of output, input, and memory or configuration parameter corresponding slot returns Exception 02. 2025-02 Beijer Electronics, Doc ID: 161792...
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