
G3 Series EtherNet/IP
TM
Technical Manual
Page 2-7
TDG3EPTM1-9EN
05/18
Subject to change without notice
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2. G3 Introduction
The G3 Series is an electronic product platform that features an integrated graphic display for simple commissioning and
displaying of diagnostic information. In addition, it has an innovative distribution capability which allows the same I/O
components that make up a centralized manifold configuration to be used as the distribution components as well, decreasing
the need for duplicate components on centralized and distributed applications. The G3 platform interfaces to a variety of valve
series and fieldbus interface protocols and is capable of addressing a total of 1200 I/O points (150 bytes). With proper
assembly and termination, the G3 modules will have an IP65 / IP67 rating.
The manifold can be viewed as having two sections to it, the
Valve Side
and the
Discrete I/O Side
. The
Valve Side
supports a
maximum of 32 solenoid coils and the
Discrete I/O Side
supports a maximum of 16 modules capable of addressing up to 1200
outputs, 1200 inputs or various combinations.
Various discrete modules with integrated graphic display are available. They include digital I/O, analog I/O, and specialty
modules which cover various application needs. Pin-outs for all connectors are labeled on the side of the respective modules
and are also detailed in the module section of this document.
This manual details specific information for configuring and commissioning the ASCO Numatics G3 Series product line. For
more information relating to pneumatic valves and valve manifold assemblies, please refer to the Numatics “
In Control
“catalog
at
www.asco.com
.
Discrete I/O Side
Accepts up to 16 modules in
centralized or distributed
configuration
Communication Module (Node
)
Available with various
Industrial protocols
Sub-Bus OUT
Used to distribute
additional I/O and
manifolds
Valve Side
Drives up to 32 coils
Clips
Allows easy field changes of
electronic modules.
Graphic Display
Allows Easy
Configuration &
Diagnostic reporting
ARM
(
Auto Recovery Module)
Automatically stores & reprograms
configuration information