GE Digital EPXMBE001 Data sheet

RSTI-EP Slice I/O

Ethernet Ports

Power

Supply

LED

PWR, SF, BF, MT, L/A X1,

and L/A X2 LEDs

Door for Micro USB Port

Modbus Network Adapter

The EPXMBE001 network adapter is a Modbus TCP participant
developed according to IEC 61158. The network adapter is the head
module for the RSTi-EP communication bus, to which up to 64 active
RSTi-EP modules can be connected. The Modbus TCP network adapter
has two Ethernet ports and an integrated switch.

The network adapter can be accessed with a system-independent web
server application via the USB service interface or the Ethernet. Thus, all
information, such as diagnostics, status values and parameters, can be
read and all connected modules can be simulated or forced.

The station's main power supply is integrated in the network adapter.
Power is supplied via two 4-pole connectors, separated into the input
and output current paths.

Caution, the RSTi-EP station is usually installed on a horizontally
positioned DIN rail. Installation on vertically positioned DIN rails is also
possible. However, the heat dissipation is reduced such that the
derating values change (refer to the section, Thermal Derating.

Modules should to be allowed to de-energize for a minimum 10 seconds
after power down, prior to starting any maintenance activity. The
network adapter cannot be hot-swapped.

Refer to the RSTi-EP Slice I/O User Manual (GFK-2958) for additional
information.

Refer to the RSTi-EP Power Supply Reference Guide, a software utility
available on PME V9.00, for detailed power-feed requirements.

Module Features

 Supports up to 64 active RSTi-EP modules
 Spring-style technology for ease of wiring
 DIN rail mounted
 Double-click installation for positive indication of correct installation
 Built-in Web Server for diagnostic information and firmware update

through Ethernet and micro USB port

 Option of fixed or DHCP IP address configuration
 Support for daisy-chain/line, star topologies

GFK-2966B Modbus
September 2016

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Network Adapter Module EPXMBE001

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2 RSTi-EP Slice I/O Modbus Network Adapter

Module

Description

EPXMBS001

RSTi-EP Slice I/O Modbus TCP Network Adapter

EPXMBE001

System data

Connection

2 x RJ-45

Fieldbus protocol

Modbus TCP

Process image

Input data width

max. 8 kBytes

Parameter data

max. 1024 kBytes

Diagnostic data

max. 1024 kBytes

Number of modules

max. 64 active

Configuration interface

Micro USB 2.0

Transfer rate

Fieldbus

10 Mbps/100 Mbps

RTSi-EP system bus

Max. 48 Mbps

Supply

Supply voltage for system and inputs

20.4V – 28.8V

Supply voltage for outputs

20.4V – 28.8V

Max. feed-in current for input modules

10 A

Max. feed-in current for output modules

10 A

Current consumption from system
current path I

SYS

112 mA

Connection data

Type of connection

Spring style

Conductor cross-section

Single-wired, fine-wired

0.14 – 1.5 mm2 (AWG 26 – 16)

General data

Operating temperature

-20°C to +60°C (-4 °F to +140 °F)

Storage temperature

-40°C to +85°C (-40 °F to +185 °F)

Air humidity (operation/transport)

5% to 95%, noncondensing as per IEC 61131-2

Width

52 mm (2.05 in)

Depth

76 mm (2.99 in)

Height

120 mm (4.72 in)

Weight

223 g (7.87 oz)

GFK-2966B

Ordering Information

Specifications

RSTi-EP Slice I/O Modbus Network Adapter 3

LED

Indication

LED State/Description

PWR

Power LED

Green: Supply voltage connected

SF

System Fault

Red: Configuration error, or error in the network adapter, or error in a module,
or there is a new diagnostic report

Red flashing: Station in Force mode

BF

Bus fault

Red: No connection to the fieldbus
Red flashing: Configuration error, no connection to the control unit, or error in

the parameter set

MT

Maintenance
Required

Yellow: Error on the system bus or fieldbus

L/A X1

Connection/Active

Green / Yellow†: Connection established between port 1 of the network
adapter and another field device

Green flashing / Yellow flashing†: Data being exchanged on port 1

L/A X2

Connection/Active

Green: Connection established between port 2 of the network adapter and
another field device
Green flashing: Data being exchanged on port 2

†

Green: Transfer rate 100 MBit/s

Yellow: Transfer rate 10 MBit/s

LED

EPXMBE001

Power

Supply

Green: Supply voltage > 18 V DC
Red: At least one current path < 18 V

3.1

Green: Input current path supply voltage > 18 V DC

3.2

Red: Input current path supply voltage < 18 V DC

3.3 3.4

Red: Internal fuse defective

4.1

Green: Output current path supply voltage > 18 V DC

4.2

Red: Output current path supply voltage < 18 V DC

4.3 4.4

Red: Internal fuse defective

GFK-2966B

LEDs

LED Status Indicators

LED Indicators

For public disclosure