B&B Electronics VFG1000 - Quick Start Guide - Manual

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 CONVERTS NUMEROUS PROTOCOLS SIMULTANEOUSLY
 EXTENSIVE BUILT-IN DRIVER LIST ALLOWS EASY DATA
MAPPING TO PLCs, PCs, AND SCADA SYSTEMS
 10 BASE-T/100BASE-TX ETHERNET PORT SUPPORTS FOUR
SIMULTANEOUS PROTOCOLS
 INDEPENDENT SERIAL PORTS PROVIDE VIRTUALLY
UNLIMITED INTEGRATION METHODS
 SUPPORTS UP TO NINE PROTOCOLS SIMULTANEOUSLY(with
expansion card)
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.
SAFETY SUMMARY
All safety related regulations, local codes and instructions that appear in the
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.
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. An independent
and redundant temperature limit indicator with alarm outputs is strongly
recommended.
CompactFlash is a registered trademark of CompactFlash Association.
VLINX FIELDBUS GATEWAY
CAUTION: Risk of Danger.
Read complete instructions prior to
installation and operation of the unit.
5.30 (134.7)
RS232
ETHERNET
CF
STS
USB/PG
RS485
RS232/PG
3.09 (78.5) 4.15 (105.4)
DIMENSIONS In inches (mm)
FOR USE IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS:
Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D
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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
Phone: (815) 433-5100
Fax: (815) 4334-5104
www.bb-elec.com
VFG1000--qsg
LP0832X
Effective 01/10