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Quick Start Guide
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Drawing No. LP0995
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EtherTRAK®-2 I/O Modules
Quick Start Instructions
1.
Unpack the Red Lion unit and verify the following components are enclosed in the package:
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EtherTRAK-2 unit
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Quick Start Guide
2.
DIN-Rail or panel-mount the module.
3.
Connect the 10-30 VDC power supply to the EtherTRAK-2 unit.
Power is supplied to the RTU via the 5-screw terminals.
Device accepts 10-30 VDC power (Power supply / transformer
not included).
4.
Install Communications wiring to I/O Module. Make the
necessary Ethernet, USB or RS485 communication
connections between I/O Modules and to your master polling
device.
5.
Detach module from the base, configure Network mode and DI
COM Jumper on the base and replace the module.
6.
Apply power and observe the status (OK) LED on the unit.
Hardware Status LEDs*.
*See the EtherTRAK-2 User Manual for more information on LEDs.
7.
Configure device using the web server or I/O tool kit software.
Application-specific configuration choices may be made by
using the web server embedded with the I/O module or
through the I/O tool kit software.
Access the User Interface
8.
Connect PC to the EtherTRAK-2 unit.
a.
Connect an Ethernet cable between the local PC and the
unit’s Ethernet 1 port (E1).
b.
Verify the link LED is lit.
9.
Setup PC IP Address.
Note
: For assistance with configuring your PC, see the
appropriate Microsoft Windows support web page listed
at:
Signal
Screw Terminal
Description
Most E2s
E2-
MIX20884-D
only
Power Out Screw #2
Not used
+24 VDC output power on POE
powered Etherbus modules only.
POE power internally supplies
power to module intelligence,
communications, and inputs. A
jumper is required from screw
terminal #2 to screw terminal #6
to power discrete outputs.
Power 2+
Screw #4
Screw #2
Positive power input provides
redundant power for the module
intelligence, communications,
and all inputs and analog outputs.
Power 1+
Screw #6
Screw #4
Positive power connection to
operate all module intelligence,
communication, and all inputs
and output I/O channels.
Return -
Screw #8
Screw #6
Power supply negative return -
common to all internal functions
except individually isolated I/O
channels on some modules.
Earth
Screw #10 Screw #8
Earth ground connection. Tied to
metal case on Ethernet and USB
connectors on the wiring base.
