Mcs-08en, Ethernet gateway, Front view – Flintec MCS-08 User Manual
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12. MCS-08EN
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E
THERNET
G
ATEWAY
The MCS-08EN gateway module integrates up to 8 pcs. MCS-08AD A/D Converter modules and up to 8 pcs.
MCS-08IO Digital I/O modules to an external Ethernet network. The MCS-08EN gateway module
communicates with other MCS-08 modules via the internal N-bus and responses to the PLC via Ehernet.
12.1. Front View
There are 3 status LEDs on the front panel which indicate the operational module status (Refer to table 12.1).
The setup switch on front panel of the module is used for N-bus addressing without PC (Refer to chapter 5.6)
and for diagnostics (Refer to chapter 15).
When the error LED is ON, the other two LED indicate the error type (Refer to chapter 14 for details).
Ethernet connection, power supply and serial interface terminals are located at the front of the DIN rail mount
module (See figure 12.1).
Status LEDs
Ethernet connector
RS-232C connector
Setup Switch
Power Supply Terminal
Figure 12.1
– Front view
The meanings of these LEDs in operation are described below.
Status LEDs
Symbol
Name
Description
Pwr
Power
Module is energized
Module is de-energized. Check power cable
Lnk
Link
Communication takes place
No communication
Err
Error
Error. Refer to error table in chapter 14
No error
Off
On Off for 0.3 seconds
Table 12.1
– Status LEDs