Common Considerations Of Anybus X-Gateways - Honeywell Vertex M User Manual

8.8.2 Common Considerations of Anybus X-Gateways

Mechanical Mounting
In some cases, it is necessary to remove the gateway, for example, to change switch settings.
The gateway can be released from the DIN rail by pushing down firmly and then pulling the
bottom out. Re-connection is also accomplished by pressing down firmly on the gateway as
shown in Figure 8.40. The gateway can be inadvertently dismounted when cables are connected
or disconnected. After these operations, check that the gateway is still attached to the DIN rail.
Connection for External Fieldbus
In all cases, the connector for the external fieldbus is on the bottom of the gateway.
Gateway I/O Size Configuration
The I/O size can be changed using Anybus Configuration Manager which can be downloaded
from www.anybus.com
map size, not network addresses. A computer other than the DAqPC must be used since RSLinx
interferes with this program. The procedure for this is listed below:
1. Connect a USB cable from the PC to the gateway's USB type B connector on the front.
2. Confirm the gateway is receiving electrical power.
3. Navigate to Online/ Select Connection / Config.
4. Select the current module as shown in green in Figure 8.41.
Vertex M
Figure 8.40
and communicates via USB. Note that this tool only changes the data
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