B&B Electronics VFG3000 - Quick Start Guide - Manual

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 PROTOCOL CONVERSION FEATURE CONVERTS NUMEROUS
PROTOCOLS SIMULTANEOUSLY
 COMPACTFLASH ® SLOT ALLOWS PROCESS DATA TO BE
LOGGED DIRECTLY TO CSV FILES
 VIRTUAL HMI OFFERS BUILT-IN PC-BASED SCADA
FUNCTIONALITY
 WEBSERVER PROVIDES WORLDWIDE ACCESS TO DATA
LOGS AND VIRTUAL HMI
 EXTENSIVE BUILT-IN DRIVER LIST ALLOWS EASY DATA
MAPPING TO PLCs, PCs, AND SCADA SYSTEMS
 ALARM NOTIFICATIONS CAN BE SENT VIA EMAIL OR TEXT
MESSAGES
 10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX ETHERNET CONNECTION
CAN CONNECT TO AN UNLIMITED NUMBER OF
DEVICES VIA FOUR PROTOCOLS SIMULTANEOUSLY
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Vlinx Fieldbus Gateway was designed to act as a nexus for industrial data
collection and management. The unit offers multiple protocol conversion, data
logging and remote machine access. 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 protocols can be converted.
The CompactFlash card allows data to be collected and stored for later
review. The files are stored in simple CSV file format allowing common
applications, such as Microsoft Excel and Access, to view and manage the data.
The free Websync utility provides a means to synchronize the files with a PC’s
hard drive for permanent storage. The CompactFlash card may also be used to
load new configuration files into the Fieldbus Gateway.
The built-in web server allows log files to be retrieved manually, and also
provides access to the unique “virtual HMI”. Any standard web browser such as
Internet Explorer or Netscape may be used to monitor or control the HMI from
a PC anywhere in the world.
The USB port may be used for blazing fast file downloads, or to mount the
Fieldbus Gateway’s CompactFlash card as an external drive to your PC.
The 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
VFG2000/3000--qsg
Phone: (815) 433-5100
Fax: (815) 4334-5104
www.bb-elec.com
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
LP0833X
Effective 01/10