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1 • INTRODUCTION
The “GFW adv” series of modular power controllers with EtherCAT (Ethernet for Control Automation Technology)
Fieldbus interface allows rapid integration of a large number of compact control units for the temperature control and
management of the heating device in advanced automation systems (such as PLCs, Supervision Systems, etc.) inter-
connected by communication networks and protocols defined by the standard.
It is not the purpose of this manual to describe the “EtherCAT” Fieldbus; it is assumed that the user is familiar with it
and that for any updates he/she refers to the official website of EtherCAT Technology Group, www.ethercat.org.
It is also assumed that the user is already familiar with the technical characteristics of GFW products, contained in
manuals included with the product or downloadable from the GEFRAN S.P.A. website. www.gefran.com.
This manual refers to the 2 variants of the GFW versions, whose order codes are E2/E7:
- E2 - 2009 Specification - 2.50.24 Stack - ETH2 Card with netX50
- E7 - 2016 Specification- 4.7.0.3 Stack - ETH7 Card with netX51
As for the E2 version, this manual refers to sizes 40-250A only, whereas the E7 version includes sizes 40-250A and
400-600A.
Where not specified, the descriptions refer to all the possible configurations.
Compared to the E2 version, the E7 one has new functions:
- Bridge mode (up to 12 zones - 4 GFW)
Autoscan master support
2ndary station alias support
2 • REFERENCES
/1/ GFW adv 80962x, GFW OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
/2/ GFW adv 80963x, GFW CONFIGURATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL
/3/ GFW_Modbus_V200, GFW - MODBUS MEMORY MAP V.2.xx
