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Instr uctions - P ar ts Modb us TCP Gate wa y Module RECOGNIZED COMPONENT C L I S T E D US I N T E R T E K 334183A EN For use with systems based on Graco Contr ol Architecture to pr ovide Modb us TCP comm unications capabilities. Important Safety Instructions Read all warnings and instructions in the system operation manual. Sa ve these instruction[...]
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Models 2 334183A Contents Models ................................... 2 Component Identification .................... 3 Overview .................................. 4 I n s t a l l a t i o n ................................ 4 S e t u p..................................... 5 T roub leshooting ........................... 1 0 P a r t s .................[...]
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Component Identification 334183A 3 Component Identification Key: A Communications Gate way Module B Base C Fieldbus Connector D Module Connection Screws E Access Cov er F Module Status LEDs G Fieldbus Status LEDs (see descriptions on page 6) H CAN Connectors F IG .1 : TI11814A A D C Fieldbus Connector (C) B G E F H Fr ont Back Modbus TCP[...]
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Overview 4 334183A Overview Module Description The Modbus TCP (MBTCP) Gatew ay Module pro vides a control link between a Modb us TCP fieldbus and a sys- tem that uses Graco Control Architecture (GCA). This link provides the means f or remote monitoring and con- trol by an e xternal automation system. Data provided b y the MBTCP Gatewa y Module to t[...]
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Installation 334183A 5 Installation The MBTCP Gatew ay Module is a vailab le for use with all GCA-based systems that hav e a compatible design. Each MBTCP module requires the f ollowing to operate in a system: • Mounting hardware • Compatible GCA system Install the MBTCP module as e xplained in the system operation manual or in the installation[...]
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Installation 6 334183A Fieldb us Connectors Network Status LED Module Status LED Link/Activity LED Ethernet Interface The Ethernet interface suppor ts 10/100 Mbit, full or half duple x operation. Ref. Item 1 Network Status LED 2 Module Status LED 3 Link/Activity 4 Ethernet Interface 1 2 3 4 LED State Description Off No pow er or no IP address Green[...]
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Troubleshooting 334183A 7 T r oubleshooting MBTCP Module Err ors Module errors are triggered by ov erall system operation. The module status LED b links red at a frequency of 1 Hz. The red LED (F) will flash a code, pause , then repeat. Module Status LED Signal Diagnosis Solution 3 red flashes The host of the mapped proper ty is not responding. Che[...]
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Troubleshooting 8 334183A Modb us Error s Modbus errors are typical protocol errors defined b y fieldbus specification. The fieldbus error code sho wn is retur ned to the PLC when the error condition occurs. Code Name Cause Solution 1 Illegal Function Request function is not suppor ted. Use suppor ted Modbus functions: • Read Holding Register •[...]
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Parts 334183A 9 Pa r t s Modb us TCP Gatewa y Module Pa r t s T echnical Data B D E A Ref P ar t No. Description Qty . A 24W777 MODULE, Gatewa y , Modb us TCP 1 B 289697 Base 1 D 114135 SCREW , mounting, module connec- tion 2 E 277674 CO VER, access 1 Category Data P ow er requirements 12-30 VDC @ 0.2 A W eight 12.8 oz. Dimensions 4.3 in. x 3.8 in.[...]
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All written and visual data contained in this document reflects the latest product information available at the time of publication. Graco reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice. 2ULJLQDOLQVWUXFWLRQV This manual contains English. MM 334183 Graco Headquarters: Minneapolis International Offices: Belgium, China, Japan, Kor[...]