Network Router User Manual

Contents
GFK-1535A iii
Chapter 1 Introduction............................................................................................ 1-1
Related Manuals.................................................................................................. 1-2
The VersaMax
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Family of Products ................................................................... 1-3
The VersaMax Genius I/O Station....................................................................... 1-4
The Genius NIU.................................................................................................. 1-5
Genius NIU Specifications .................................................................................. 1-6
Power Supplies ................................................................................................... 1-7
I/O Modules........................................................................................................ 1-8
Carriers............................................................................................................. 1-11
Expansion Modules........................................................................................... 1-13
VersaMax General Product Specifications ......................................................... 1-15
Chapter 2 Installation.............................................................................................. 2-1
Module Clearance ............................................................................................... 2-2
Thermal Considerations....................................................................................... 2-3
Mounting Instructions ......................................................................................... 2-4
Panel-Mounting .................................................................................................. 2-5
Installing an Expansion Transmitter Module........................................................ 2-6
Installing an Expansion Receiver Module ............................................................ 2-7
Installing Power Supply Modules ...................................................................... 2-10
Installing Additional Modules............................................................................ 2-11
Setting the SBA and Baud Rate ......................................................................... 2-12
Special Switch Settings on the NIU ................................................................... 2-13
Selecting a Cable Type...................................................................................... 2-15
Bus Length........................................................................................................ 2-17
Making Bus Connections................................................................................... 2-18
Observing the LEDs.......................................................................................... 2-20
CE Mark Installation Requirements ................................................................... 2-21
Chapter 3 Operation................................................................................................ 3-1
NIU Data Memories............................................................................................ 3-2
Scanning Inputs and Outputs in the I/O Station .................................................... 3-3
Data Transfer Between the NIU and the Bus........................................................ 3-4
Genius Bus Scan Time........................................................................................ 3-7
Chapter 4 Configuring a Genius NIU and I/O Station........................................... 4-1
Using Autoconfiguration or Programmer Configuration....................................... 4-2
Configuring “Racks” and “Slots”......................................................................... 4-3
Software Configuration of the Genius NIU and I/O Station.................................. 4-5