DigitalFlow™ GF868 Startup Guide (1 and 2-Channel) 11
Chapter 1. Installation
1.7.4c Wiring the Ethernet Interface
A modified GF868 can use the Ethernet interface to communicate to an internal network. An optional Ethernet card
with a unique MAC (IP) address (installed only in slots 5 or 6) includes an RJ45 connector. To connect the
Ethernet-enabled GF868 to the network, insert the jack of an RJ45 cable into the RJ45 connector, route the cable
through the bottom of the GF868, and wire the other end of the cable to the Ethernet network according to the
manufacturer’s instructions. An external connection is required between the Ethernet option card and the GF868’s
RS232 connector, as shown in Table 2.
Note: The MAC address for a specific GF868 is included with customer documentation. For more information on
setting up the MAC address, refer to Chapter 6 of the Programming Manual.
1.7.4d Wiring the MODBUS/TCP Interface
Customers can also use a modified GF868 that provides a MODBUS/TCP interface to communicate to an internal
network. An optional MODBUS/TCP card with a unique MAC (IP) address (installed only in slots 5 or 6) includes an
RJ45 connector. To connect the MODBUS/TCP-enabled GF868 to the network, insert the jack of an RJ45 cable into
the RJ45 connector, route the cable through the bottom of the GF868, and wire the other end of the cable to the Ethernet
network according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Note: The MAC address for a specific GF868 is included with customer documentation. For more information on
setting up the MAC address, refer to Chapter 6 of the Programming Manual.
Table 2: RS232 to Ethernet Interconnections
GF868 Type Terminal Block Terminal Block
RS232 on
Main Board
TB1 on
Ethernet Card
Wall Mount TX Pin 1
RX Pin 2
RTN Pin 3
RS232 on
Main Board
TB2 on
Ethernet Card
Rack Mount TX Pin 1
RX Pin 2
RTN Pin 3
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