Chapter 1. Introduction
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PACSystems RX3i Genius Communications Gateway
GFK-2892F
1.5
Product Overview
Features of the GCG001 module include:
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Attachment of two RJ-45 Ethernet connections (Ports 1 & 2)
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Support for both star (switched) and linear (daisy-chained) network
topologies
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Supports Ethernet Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP)
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LEDs to indicate Ethernet status (ACT & LINK)
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Genius bus terminal block attachment
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Supports Genius Redundancy consisting of a single Genius bus with two
GCG001 Gateways, one at SBA #30 and the other at SBA #31.
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LED to indicate Genius Communications Status (COM)
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LEDs to indicate module status (refer to module header)
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Panel-mount (typical)
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Optional mounting in RX3i expansion slot
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Cable tie-down loop on underside of module (at front)
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24Vdc power connector on underside of module
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0.2A maximum current draw
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Secure Digital (SD) Card Slot, accessible at rear of module
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Firmware load pushbutton, accessible at rear of module
ETHERNET
A
C
T
LI
N
K
P
O
R
T
1
P
O
R
T
2
COM
POWER
FAULT
CONNECT
OK
GCG001
LI
N
K
A
C
T
G
EN
IU
S
A
SER 1
SER 2
SHLD
IN
GENIUS
SHLD
OUT
Figure 2: GCG001
Module
Note:
Although the hardware supports the 10/100BASE TX Ethernet standard, PROFINET I/O
over wired infrastructure must be 100Mbps full-duplex or faster. 10Mbps should not be
used for PROFINET.
