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Gateway connection

Power connection

Connect the 24VDC (130 mA) power supply on the naked plug provided with the Gateway

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Fig. 150 Gateway power supply

Asycube connection

Connect the Gateway X3 port to the Asycube communication port with a RJ45 cable (See Fig. 151) The Asycube feeder MUST have its IP Address set to its default value 192.168.127.254. The IP Address of the Gateway X3 port is 192.168.127.1

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Fig. 151 Gateway Ethernet connection

PLC connection

Connect the Gateway X2-IN port to the machine controller Ethernet-based fieldbus port with a RJ45 cable ( See Fig. 151). The IP Address of the Gateway X2-IN port is set to 192.168.127.254 and cannot be changed.

Power ON

Switch the power supply ON to supply both the Asycube and the Gateway. Check the status of the Gateway LEDs:

  • SYS: steady green ON.

  • APL: blinking green with 2s OFF and 0.5s ON or steady green ON (if the machine controller runs).

  • X2 LINK IN (CH0) L/A: steady green or blinking green.

  • X3 LINK: steady green.

  • Other LEDs may also switch on or blink.

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Fig. 152 Gateway Overview