GCAN GC-1008 User manual
GC-1008
Extended RS232 and RS485 communication module
User manual
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Contents
1. Function Introduction............................................................................................. 4
1.1 Functional Overview.................................................................................... 4
1.2 Performance characteristics..........................................................................4
1.3 Typical applications.......................................................................................4
2. Equipment installation and use...............................................................................5
2.1 Module fixing............................................................................................... 5
2.2 Wiring method..............................................................................................5
2.3 System statusindicator.................................................................................. 7
3. Technical specifications......................................................................................... 8
4. Disclaimer...............................................................................................................9
5. Module selection table..........................................................................................10
Sales and service.......................................................................................................12
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1. Function Introduction
1.1 Functional Overview
The GC-6101 module is an expansion communication module that integrates
one RS232 and one RS485. This module can be used to expand serial
communication, send and receive data through the serial port, send the received
serial bus data to the GCAN-PLC-400/510 series PLC controller through the
internal bus, and write complex programs by calling the extended serial port
function block to achieve complex Bus control requirements. This module can
be used with any other GC series IO module to realize the transmission and
reception of data in industrial automation or serial bus control system.
1.2 Performance characteristics
●The extended serial port is 1 RS232+1RS485;
●The wiring form is standard RS232 line (send + receive + ground) and
RS485 line (send +receive);
●The specific baud rate and serial port parameters are set through the function
block pins in the program;
●The electrical isolation is 500Vrms;
●Power supply via GCAN-PLC-400 orGCAN-PLC-510;
●The current consumption is200mA;
●Configuration without address setting, through bus coupler or controller
configuration;
●Working temperature range:-40℃~+85℃;
●Dimensions: length 100mm * width 69mm * height 12mm.
1.3 Typical applications
●When the original serial number of the PLC controller is not enough, the
module can be added for expansion;
●The bus data can be sent, received and processed by calling the extended
serial port function block in the program.
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2. Equipment installation and use
This chapter will explain in detail the installation method, wiring method, the
meaning of the indicator light and the meaning of the interface of the GC-6101
module.
2.1 Module fixing
The installation method of the GC-6101 module is shown in Figure 2.1. You
need to use a flat-blade screwdriver for auxiliary installation.
Figure 2.1 GC-6101 module installation
First, you need to install the fieldbus coupler on the rail, and then attach the
GC-6101 module to the right of the fieldbus coupler or other modules to add
this component. As shown in Figure 2.1, insert the GC-6101 module inwards
along the slot until the latch snaps and clicks.
The GC-6101 module needs to be used with GCAN-PLC-400 or GCAN-PLC-
510 series controllers, and can be directly powered by the controller, so there is
no need to separately provide additional power to it.
2.2 Wiring method
As shown in Figure 2.2, first use a flat-blade screwdriver to insert into the
square hole and press the screw in the square hole. Then insert the cable into
the circular hole.
After plugging in, pull out the screwdriver, and the cable can be firmly locked
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in the circular hole.
Figure 2.2 GC-6101 module installation
Figure 2.3 GC-6101 module terminal block
The terminal block of GC-6101 module is shown in Figure 2.3. GC-6101
contains 2 extension serial ports. The serial numbers corresponding to the
terminals and their meanings are shown in Table 2.1.
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Serial number
Meaning
1
485A
2
485B
3
232TXD（send）
4
232RXD（receive）
5
232GND
6
Unused
7
Unused
8
Unused
Table 2.1 Pin definition of GC-6101 module
2.3 System status indicator
The GC-6101 module has one power indicator and one initialization status
indicator to indicate the operating status of the device. The specific indication
function of the indicator light is shown in Table 2.2. When the indicator is on,
the GC-6101 module status is shown in Table2.3.
Indicator light
Colour
Indication status
POWER
green
Power indicator
INIT
red
Initialization status indication
Table 2.2 GC-6101 indicator lights
After the power supply of the GC-6101 module is connected normally, the
POWER indicator will light up, and the red INIT indicator will go out after the
initialization is successful.
Indicator light
Status
Indication status
POWER
Always on
Power supply is normal
not bright
Not powered
INIT
Always on
Uninitialized
not bright
Initialization successful
Table 2.3 GC-6101 module indicator status
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3. Technical specifications
Connection method
Wiring form
Serial RS232, RS485 line
Interface characteristics
Communication signal
2 way
Electrical isolation
500 Vrms （GC-bus/signal voltage）
Power supply
Powered by GCAN-PLC-400 or
GCAN-8000/8100 coupler, consumes about
200mA
Configuration method
By configuring the function block definition
in the program
Environmental test
Operating temperature
-40℃~+85℃
Working humidity
95%RH，No condensation
EMC test
EN 55024:2011-09
EN 55022:2011-12
Anti-vibration/impact resistance
EN 60068-2-6/EN 60068-2-27/29
Anti-electromagnetic
interference/anti-electromagneti
c radiation performance
EN 61000-6-2 /EN 61000-6-4
Protection level
IP 20
Basic Information
Dimensions
100mm *69mm *12mm
weight
50g
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4. Disclaimer
Thank you for purchasing GCAN's GCAN series of hardware and software
products. GCAN is a registered trademark of Shenyang Guangcheng
Technology Co., Ltd. This product and manual are copyrighted by Guangcheng
Technology. Without permission, it is not allowed to reproduce in any form.
Before using, please read this statement carefully. Once used, it is deemed to be
an endorsement and acceptance of the entire content of this statement. Please
strictly abide by the manual, product description and related laws, regulations,
policies and guidelines to install and use the product. In the process of using
the product, the user promises to be responsible for his actions and all
consequences arising therefrom. Guangcheng Technology will not be liable for
any losses caused by improper use, installation, or modification by users.
The final interpretation right of the disclaimer belongs to Guangcheng
Technology
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5. Module selection table
GCAN-PLC-400 series products consist of a programmable main control
module, several GC series IO modules and a terminal resistance module.
GC series IO modules currently include five categories: digital input, digital
output, analog input, analog output, and communication extension. The specific
selection table is shown in Table 5.1.
I/O
Type
Characteristic
Signal
Channel
PLC
Control
module
GCAN-PLC-400
CPU:168M
-
-
GCAN-PLC-510
CPU:400M
-
-
GCAN-PLC-511
CPU:400M (2CAN)
-
-
Digital
input
GC-1008
Digital input (PNP)
24V DC
8-channel
GC-1018
Digital input (NPN)
24V DC
8-channel
GC-1502
Counter（200kHz max）
-
2-channel
Digital
output
GC-2008
Digital output (PNP)
24V DC
8-channel
GC-2018
Digital output (NPN)
24V DC
8-channel
GC-2204
relay output
-
4-channel
GC-2302
PWM （20Hz~200kHz）
-
2-channel
Analog
input
GC-3604
Voltage input, 16 bits
-5~+5V
4-channel
GC-3624
Voltage input, 16 bits
10V~+10V
4-channel
GC-3644
Current input, 16 bits
0-20mA
4-channel
GC-3654
Current input, 16 bits
4-20mA
4-channel
GC-3664
Voltage input, 16 bits
0~+5V
4-channel
GC-3674
Voltage input, 16 bits
0~+10V
4-channel
GC-3804
2-wire PT100, 16 bits
Thermal
resistance
4-channel
GC-3822
3-wire PT100, 16 bits
Thermal
resistance
2-channel
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GC-3844/3854/3
864
K type / S type / T type
thermocouple
Thermocouple
4-channel
Analog
output
GC-4602
Voltage output, 16 bits
-5V~+5V
2-channel
GC-4622
Voltage output, 16 bits
-10V~+10V
2-channel
GC-4642
Current output, 16 bits
0-20mA
2-channel
GC-4652
Current output, 16 bits
4-20mA
2-channel
GC-4662
Voltage output, 16 bits
0~5V
2-channel
GC-4672
Voltage output, 16 bits
0~10V
2-channel
GC-4674
Voltage output, 12 bits
0~10V
4-channel
Special
module
GC-6101
RS232/RS485 extension
-
-
GC-6201
GPRS extension
-
-
GC-6221
4G extension
-
-
GC-6501
WiFi extension
-
-
Table 5.1 Selection table
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