4-22 VersaMax Modules, Power Supplies and Carriers User's Manual
GFK-1504N
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Features
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Supports redundant power supplies. Use of the second power supply is
optional.
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Supports “hot swap” of a redundant power supply that is de-energized.
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Standard PROFINET alarm and diagnostics reporting.
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Supports configuration using Classless InterDomain Routing (CIDR)
with subnetting and supernetting.
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Each network interface module can be connected into a daisy-
chain/line, star, or ring (redundant media) topology.
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Supports Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP) client mode operation.
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Can be upgraded in the field; supports firmware updates through USB
port.
Note:
The USB port is for firmware upgrades only. It is not intended for
permanent connection.
The PNS module’s main Remote IO functions include:
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Scanning all the modules within its stick (input and output scan).
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Publishing data onto the PROFINET network to an IO-Controller at a
customer-specified production period.
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Receive data from an IO-Controller on the PROFINET network at a
customer-specified production period.
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Managing PROFINET communication and module configuration
between an IO-Controller and modules within the PNS node.
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Managing the state of the I/O when communications is lost
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Publishing fault information (such as alarms and diagnostics) to IO-
Controller
For additional information, refer to GFK-2721,
VersaMax PROFINET Scanner
Manual
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