Chapter 2
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Installation
2.6.1
RJ-45 Port Connections
The two RJ-45 ports on the GCG001 Genius Gateway can be used for PROFINET network
connections or for general Ethernet communications on a 10BaseT or 100BaseTX IEEE 802.3
network; 1000BaseTX is not supported. If the port is connected to an external switch, hub, or
repeater, up to 12 PROFINET nodes may be connected in a star wiring topology. Cables may
be up to 100 meters in length. Cables for 100BaseTX must be data grade Category 5 or better
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP). 10BaseT may be used for the
general Ethernet traffic, but not for PROFINET communications.
2.7
Firmware Updates
Refer to the rear view of the GCG001 module shown in Figure 8 (above). Whenever the
GCG001 firmware needs to be updated, remove the SD card from its slot at the rear of the
module, then install the SD Card in your PC and copy the new firmware to the SD Card. The ZIP
file containing the GCG001 firmware upgrade may be found on the GE Intelligent Platforms
Unzip the file as shown in the
following figure.
Figure 13: GCG001 Firmware Upgrade ZIP File UnZIPped to SD Card
After the SD card has received an update of the GCG001 firmware, install the SD card in its
slot (see Figure 8). Note that the GCG001 must not be powered up while installing the SD Card.
Next, while holding down the Firmware Load Pushbutton (see Figure 8), apply power to the
module. This action causes the firmware to be copied from the SD Card to the GCG001
module itself. Continue holding the pushbutton until the OK LED turns amber, then release the
pushbutton. When the OK LED turns green, the firmware has been loaded. Cycle power on the
module and wait for the OK LED to turn green and steady. The module is then ready to be
properly mounted (see section 1.5.1) .
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