Setup guide

GRAVIMETRIC GATEWAY AND ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS
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Ethernet to Serial Converter (G2-ES)
There are many Ethernet to Serial converters on the market. For this
example, the Moxa NPort DE-211 is used. The DE-211, referred to as the
G2-ES, has been testing and found to be reliable and currently in use in G2
communication networks. Maguire Products Inc. sells this Ethernet to Serial
Converter as part # G2-ES-11 (110 volt), and G2-ES-12 (220 volt)
How the G2-ES is used in the G2 network:
• The G2-ES connects directly to your Maguire Controller’s serial port, (Computer
port). The G2-ES converts serial communications of the Maguire controller to
10BaseT Ethernet. Each Maguire controller typically will have it’s own G2-ES and all
controller will communicate with the G2 Server over a wired Ethernet network.
Other configurations are possible using the G2-ES. See network diagrams in this
document for examples.
What you will need to know to configure this device:
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IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway for the G2-ES
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Serial Settings for the Maguire controller (settings are specified in the following
instructions)
G2-ES Configuration Instructions
This section is written for the G2-ES (Gravimetric Gateway Ethernet to Serial Converter),
which in this case, is the MOXA NPort Express DE-211 Ethernet to Serial converter. These
instructions will outline how to configure the G2-ES to enable the G2 Server to communicate
with a Maguire Weigh Scale Blender over an Ethernet network.
REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW:
Use of Ethernet for G2 communications to the Maguire Weigh Scale Blenders requires the
following:
• For installations using one G2-ES per blender - An Ethernet CAT 5 (or better) cable
must be run from the G2 Server to each blender that will be using a G2-ES. If more
than one G2-ES will be used, an Ethernet Hub or switch is required with all CAT 5
wires run to the Ethernet hub or switch. The G2 Server will also have an Ethernet
CAT5 cable run to the same hub or switch. If a single blender is using a G2-ES and
one run of CAT5 cable will be run from the G2 Server PC to the G2-ES, the Ethernet
Moxa NPort
DE-211
1-Port Serial Device
Server