B&B Electronics VFG1000 Quick Start Guide

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VLINX FIELDBUS GATEWAY

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US LISTED

IND. CONT. EQ.

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US LISTED

PROGRAMMABLE

CONTROLLERS

3PWL

FOR USE IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS:

Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D

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 interface which can be purchased as part of a kit that includes a manual and cables, or downloaded free of charge.

2000 or later platforms. The software is an easy to use graphical

 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)

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.

CAUTION: Risk of Danger.

Read complete instructions prior to

installation and operation of the unit.

CompactFlash is a registered trademark of CompactFlash Association.

DIMENSIONS In inches (mm)

3.09 (78.5)

RS232/PG

STS

USB/PG

RS485

RS232

ETHERNET

5.30 (134.7)

4.15 (105.4)

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

LP0832X

Effective 01/10

SPECIFICATIONS

BOTTOM

1. POWER: 24 VDC ± 10%

200 mA min., without expansion card 1 Amp maximum with expansion card fitted Must use NEC Class 2 or Limited Power Source (LPS) rated power supply.

2. COMMUNICATIONS: USB/PG Port: Adheres to USB specification 1.1. Device only using Type B

connection.

WARNING - DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT CABLES WHILE POWER IS APPLIED UNLESS AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS. USB PORT IS FOR SYSTEM SET-UP AND DIAGNOSTICS AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR PERMANENT CONNECTION.

Serial Ports: Format and Baud Rates for each port are individually software

programmable up to 115,200 baud.

RS232/PG Port: RS232 port via RJ12 COMMS Ports: RS422/485 port via RJ45, and RS232 port via RJ12 DH485 TXEN: Transmit enable; open collector, VOH = 15 VDC,

VOL = 0.5 V @ 25 mA max.

Ethernet Port: 10 BASE-T / 100 BASE-TX

RJ45 jack is wired as a NIC (Network Interface Card).

3. LEDs: STS – Status LED indicates condition of Fieldbus Gateway. TX/RX – Transmit/Receive LEDs show serial activity. Ethernet – Link and activity LEDs. CF – CompactFlash LED indicates card status and read/write activity

4. MEMORY: On-board User Memory: 4 Mbytes of non-volatile Flash memory. On-board SDRAM: 2 Mbytes Memory Card: CompactFlash Type II slot for Type I and Type II cards.

Used for optional database storage only

5. REAL-TIME CLOCK: Typical accuracy is less than one minute per month drift. Battery: Lithium Coin Cell. Typical lifetime of 10 years at 25 ºC.

A “Battery Low” system variable is available so that the programmer can

choose specific action(s) to occur when the battery voltage drops below its nominal voltage.

This unit is NOT field serviceable. All work must be done by a qualified

technician.

6. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Operating Temperature Range: 0 to 50 °C Storage Temperature Range: -30 to +70 °C Operating and Storage Humidity: 80% max relative humidity,

non-condensing, from 0 to 50 °C

Vibration According to IEC 68-2-6: Operational 5 to 150 Hz, in X, Y, Z

direction for 1.5 hours, 2 g’s. Shock According to IEC 68-2-27: Operational 30 g's, 11 msec in 3 directions. Altitude: Up to 2000 meters

7. CONSTRUCTION: Case body is high impact plastic and stainless steel. For indoor use only. Installation Category II, Pollution Degree 2.

8. POWER CONNECTION: Removable wire clamp screw terminal block. Wire Gage Capacity: 24 AWG to 12 AWG Torque: 4.45 to 5.34 in/lb (0.5 to 0.6 N-m)

9. MOUNTING: Snaps onto standard DIN style top hat (T) profile mounting rails according to EN50022 -35 x 7.5 and -35 x 15.

10. CERTIFICATIONS AND COMPLIANCES:

SAFETY

UL Listed, File #E222870, UL508, CSA 22.2 No. 14-M05 and File #E245458,

ANSI/ISA 12.12.01-2007, CSA 22.2 No. 213-M1987 LISTED by Und. Lab. Inc. to U.S. and Canadian safety standards

IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1: Safety requirements for electrical equipment for

measurement, control, and laboratory use, Part 1.

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

Emissions and Immunity to EN 61326: 2006: Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory use.

Immunity to Industrial Locations: Electrostatic discharge EN 61000-4-2 Criterion B

4 kV contact discharge 8 kV air discharge

Electromagnetic RF fields EN 61000-4-3 Criterion A

10 V/m

Fast transients (burst) EN 61000-4-4 Criterion A

power 2 kV

I/O signal 1 kV

Surge EN 61000-4-5 Criterion B

power

1kV L-L,2 kV L-G

signal

1kV

RF conducted interference EN 61000-4-6 Criterion A

3 V/rms

Emissions:

Emissions EN 55011 Class A

Notes:

1. Criterion A: Normal operation within specified limits.

2. Criterion B: Temporary loss of performance from which the unit self-

recovers.

11. WEIGHT: 15.1 oz (428 g)

WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF OR AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS.

HARDWARE

INSTALLATION

DIN rail should be mounted horizontally so that the unit’s ventilation holes are vertical in relation to cabinet orientation. A minimum clearance of 1 inch (25.4 mm) should be maintained above and below the unit in order to ensure proper thermal regulation.

Figure 1 - Attach Fieldbus Gateway To DIN Rail

TOP

1.00"

min. clearance

RS232/PG

STS

USB/PG

RS485

RS232

ETHERNET

1.00"

min. clearance

COMPACTFLASH® CARD

CompactFlash socket is a Type II socket that can accept either Type I or II cards. Use cards with a minimum of 4 Mbytes and a maximum of 2 Gbytes with the Fieldbus Gateway’s CompactFlash socket. Cards are available at most computer and office supply retailers. The CompactFlash can be used for optional database storage only.

CompactFlashInsert Top Side Towards Left

CompactFlash

(Top Side)

Note: Do not remove or insert

the CompactFlash card while power is applied.

Information stored on a CompactFlash card can be read by a card reader attached to a PC. This information is stored in IBM (Windows®) PC compatible FAT16 file format.

POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

It is very important that the power supply is mounted correctly if the unit is

to operate reliably. Please take care to observe the following points:

– The power supply must be mounted close to the unit, with usually not more

than 6 feet (1.8 m) of cable between the supply and the Fieldbus Gateway. Ideally, the shortest length possible should be used.

– The wire used to connect the Fieldbus Gateway’s power supply should be

at least 22-gage wire. If a longer cable run is used, a heavier gage wire should be used. The routing of the cable should be kept away from large contactors, inverters, and other devices which may generate significant electrical noise.

– A power supply with an NEC Class 2 or Limited Power Source (LPS) and

SELV rating is to be used. This type of power supply provides isolation to accessible circuits from hazardous voltage levels generated by a mains power supply due to single faults. SELV is an acronym for “safety extralow voltage.” Safety extra-low voltage circuits shall exhibit voltages safe to touch both under normal operating conditions and after a single fault, such as a breakdown of a layer of basic insulation or after the failure of a single component has occurred.

NOTE

For reliable operation of this and other B&B Electronics products, one of

the following brands of CompactFlash card must be used...

SimpleTech SMART® Modular

SanDisk

Not all of the above manufacturers offer CompactFlash cards recognized

to UL standards, which may be required for your application.

Silicon Systems

EMC INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

Although B&B Electronics Products are designed with a high degree of immunity to Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), proper installation and wiring methods must be followed to ensure compatibility in each application. The type of the electrical noise, source or coupling method into a unit may be different for various installations. Cable length, routing, and shield termination are very important and can mean the difference between a successful or troublesome installation. Listed are some EMI guidelines for a successful installation in an industrial environment.

1. To reduce the chance of noise spikes entering the unit via the power lines,

connections should be made to a clean source. Connecting to circuits that also

power loads such as contactors, relays, motors, solenoids etc. should be avoided.

2. The unit should be mounted in a metal enclosure, which is properly connected

to protective earth.

3. Use shielded (screened) cables for all Signal and Control inputs. The shield

(screen) pigtail connection should be made as short as possible. The

connection point for the shield depends somewhat upon the application.

Listed below are the recommended methods of connecting the shield, in order

of their effectiveness.

a. Connect the shield to earth ground (protective earth) at one end where the

unit is mounted.

b. Connect the shield to earth ground at both ends of the cable, usually when

the noise source frequency is over 1 MHz.

c. Connect the shield to common of the Fieldbus Gateway and leave the other

end of the shield unconnected and insulated from earth ground.

4. Never run Signal or Control cables in the same conduit or raceway with AC power lines, conductors feeding motors, solenoids, SCR controls, and heaters, etc. The cables should be run through metal conduit that is properly grounded. This is especially useful in applications where cable runs are long and portable two-way radios are used in close proximity or if the installation is near a commercial radio transmitter. Also, Signal or Control cables within an enclosure should be routed as far away as possible from contactors, control relays, transformers, and other noisy components.

5. Long cable runs are more susceptible to EMI pickup than short cable runs. Therefore, keep cable runs as short as possible.

6. In extremely high EMI environments, the use of external EMI suppression devices is effective. The following EMI suppression devices (or equivalent) are recommended: Ferrite Suppression Cores for signal and control cables:

Fair-Rite part number 0443167251 TDK part number ZCAT3035-1330A Steward part number 28B2029-0A0

Line Filters for input power cables:

Schaffner part number FN610-1/07 Schaffner part number FN670-1.8/07 Corcom part number 1 VR3

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