Baumer GK473 - Manual (Page 3)

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04.05.11 Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany
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1. Introduction
1.1. Scope of delivery
Please check the delivery upon completeness prior to commissioning.
Depending on encoder configuration and part number delivery is including:
• Encoder
• CD with describing file and manual (also available as download in the Internet)
1.2. Product assignment
Product Product-Code Device Name Eds-File Product famiy
GK473.0075PDx 0x2D GK473 CANopen
GK473_CANopen.ed
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multicon
2. Overview
Gateway GK473 (interface converter) serves as „translator“ in data communication between the spindle
position displays (SPAs) of the Baumer IVO Multicon system (for example N 140 / N 142 / N 150) and a
CANopen capable PLC. The gateway converts the RS485 data blocks of the PLC into CANopen protocol
(and vice-versa).
Some supplementary gateway functions considerably improve and facilitate PLC programming.
The gateway enables the communication of max. 32 spindle position displays (SPAs) with CAN bus.
The gateway is compatible to the SPAs of the Multicon series.
Master (PLC)
SPA
N 140,
N 141,
N 142,
N 150,
N 155