B&B Electronics VFG9000-PBDP Quick Start Guide

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PROFIBUS OPTION CARD FOR VLINX FIELDBUS GATEWAY
ADDS PROFIBUS DP CONNECTIVITY TO THE FIELDBUS
GATEWAY
PROFIBUS DP SLAVE PROTOCOL
EASY INSTALLATION
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Vlinx Fieldbus Gateway contains a proprietary expansion port which provides a high speed, parallel architecture that extends the functionality and flexibility of the platform. This approach allows these products to evolve concurrently with the latest advances in communications and standards, without sacrificing performance. This high bandwidth channel has significantly greater throughput when compared to the traditional (external) serial gateway approach.
The VFG9000-PBDP option card adds PROFIBUS DP connectivity to the series. This allows a high-speed exchange of blocks of data, at data rates up to 12MBaud, between the hosting Fieldbus Gateway and a Master PLC or PC on a PROFIBUS network. The DP suffix refers to “Decentralized Periphery”, which is used to describe distributed I/O devices connected via a fast serial data link with a central controller.
The VFG9000-PBDP communication card is easily installed by removing the blank expansion port cover of your Fieldbus Gateway, and plugging the VFG9000-PBDP card into the expansion port. Configuration is simple using B&B Electronics’ free Fieldbus Gateway Manager software.
SAFETY SUMMARY
All safety related regulations, local codes and instructions that appear in the literature 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.
CAUTION: Risk of Danger.
Read complete instructions prior to
installation and operation of the unit.
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
CONTENTS OF PACKAGE
- VFG9000-PBDP option card
- This hardware bulletin
GSD FILE
The GSD file and associated bitmap are part of the Fieldbus Gateway Manager installation. After installing Fieldbus Gateway Manager, both files can be found on your PC’s hard drive at C:\Program Files\B&B Electronics\Vlinx Fieldbus Gateway Manager\Firmware.
SPECIFICATIONS
1. POWER REQUIREMENTS: 24 V @ 70 mA max. Power is supplied to the
option card from the main board of the Fieldbus Gateway.
2. COMMUNICATIONS:
PROFIBUS Port: FIELDBUS Type: PROFIBUS-DP EN 50 170, I. The
PROFIBUS port has autobaud detect up to 12M baud and is digitally isolated.
3. CERTIFICATIONS AND COMPLIANCES:
Refer to main unit manual or “Agency Approvals” section of B&B
Electronics’ website for agency certifications.
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
Emissions and Immunity to EN 61326: Electrical Equipment for Measurement,
Control and Laboratory use.
Reference Fieldbus Gateway unit for EMC specifications
4. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Refer to the specifications of the Fieldbus Gateway you are installing this
card in.
5. CONSTRUCTION: For indoor use only. Installation Category II, Pollution
Degree 2.
6. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS: See “Installing the VFG9000-PBDP
Option card” for more details.
7. WEIGHT: 2.3 oz (65.2 g)
ORDERING INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER
PROFIBUS option card for Fieldbus Gateway VFG9000-PBDP
LP0837X
Effective 01/10
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INSTALLING THE VFG9000-PBDP OPTION CARD
Caution: The expansion and main circuit boards contain static sensitive components. Before handling the cards, discharge static charges from your body by touching a grounded bare metal object. Ideally, handle the cards at a static controlled clean workstation. Also, handle the cards by the edges only. Dirt, oil, or other contaminants that may contact the cards can adversely affect circuit operation.
Warning: Risk of Danger: Be sure to remove all power before
removing the expansion port cover
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF OR AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS.
1. Remove power from the unit
2. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver into the slot at the top of the expansion port cover. Gently apply pressure on the screwdriver in an upward direction until the expansion port cover disengages from the unit as shown in Figure 1.
3. Verify that the option card knobs are in the “unlocked” position as shown in Figure 2.
5. Turn the option card knobs to the locked position as shown in Figure 4.
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