G4EB2
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G4EB2

$919.00 (USA and Canada only)

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Ethernet I/O Upgrade for B4 Brain

Production Specification

The G4EB2 brain replaces a B4 brain on a G4PB32H or PB32HQ rack. The G4EB2 is an Ethernet-based 32-channel digital brain that uses the OptoMMP protocol.

Using the G4EB2 as a replacement for a B4 brain, you can upgrade older G4 and Quad Pak I/O to Ethernet-based I/O. Because this brain is compatible with the SNAP PAC System, you can use the upgraded I/O unit with current SNAP PAC controllers and PAC Project software while leaving I/O and field wiring intact.

Please note that this brain does not use the Pamux protocol, and that performance will differ. Contact Product Support with any questions before upgrading.

To similarly upgrade a legacy G4D32RS brick, see the G4D32EB2-UPG.

For a complete Ethernet version of the G4D32RS brick, see the G4D32EB2.

G4EB2 Specifications

Input Power on G4D32RS with G4REG (no I/O)

24 VDC at 275 mA maximum (does not include module power requirements)

Input Power on G4PB32H or PB32HQ (no I/O)

5.0–5.2 VDC at 550 mA maximum (does not include module power requirements)

Memory

16 MB RAM

Wired Ethernet Network Interfaces

IEEE 802.3 network, 10Base-T and 100Base-TX. Automatic MDC/MDI-X crossover (Ethernet crossover cable not required for direct connection to PC). Two switched inter­faces, allowing multi-drop (daisy-chain) or standard star network configuration.

Maximum Ethernet Segment Length

100 meters with Category 5 or superior UTP.
For 100 Mbps at this distance, use Category 5 or superior solid UTP.

Backup battery for real-time clock

User replaceable BR2032 coin cell provides 10 years power off backup for system clock

Operating Temperature

0 to 70 °C

Storage Temperature

-40 to 85 °C

Humidity

0–95% humidity, non-condensing

Agency certifications

CE, RoHS, DFARS, UKCA

Warranty

30 months from date of manufacture

G4EB2 Brain Data Sheet

The G4EB2 brain replaces a 32-channel digital brain in a serial or Pamux system with an Ethernet-based 32-channel brain that uses the OptoMMP protocol. Three part numbers are available for specific purposes.

SNAP PAC Controllers and Brains Firmware README

This README file lists revision changes made to the firmware used in SNAP PAC S-series, R-series, and SoftPAC controllers; SNAP PAC EB-series and SB-series brains; and G4EB2 and G4D32EB2 brains.

OptoMMP Protocol Guide

This guide is for programmers who are writing custom applications to communicate with Opto 22 memory-mapped devices. These devices include groov EPIC processors; groov RIO modules; SNAP PAC controllers and SNAP PAC EB and SB brains; G4EB2 brains; SNAP Ultimate, SNAP Ethernet, and SNAP Simple I/O; E1 and E2 brain boards, and SNAP-LCE controllers.

The guide describes how to use the IEEE 1394-based OptoMMP memory-mapped protocol for programming. The guide also contains the complete memory map for all Opto 22 memory-mapped devices.

NOTE: This guide replaced previous individual programming guides for SNAP Ultimate I/O (form #1312) and SNAP Ethernet I/O (form #1227). This document was formerly called the "SNAP Ethernet-Based I/O Units Protocols and Programming Guide."

Declaration of Conformity (EMC, LVD, RoHS)

This document is the Manufacturer's Declaration of Conformity for the products listed herein, in accordance with European, international, and/or national standards and regulations.

New I/O Processors from Opto 22 Upgrade Legacy Digital I/O Systems to Ethernet

Press release for G4D32EB2-UPG, G4EB2, and G4D32EB2 Ethernet-based I/O processors, or "brains," for use with legacy mistic and Pamux digital I/O systems.

Opto 22 RoHS 3 Statement of Compliance - Restriction of Hazardous Substances

This document is a statement of compliance with the EU Directive 2015/863/EU, Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS 3). This document lists Opto 22 products that comply with the substance restrictions of the RoHS 3 directive.

CE Declaration: Component

This document is the Manufacturer's Declaration for the listed products as mentioned in the attachment - to which this confirmation refers - that they are in accordance with the mentioned European, international and/or national standards and regulations.

CE Declaration: Low Voltage

This document is the Manufacturer's Declaration for the listed products as mentioned in the attachment - to which this confirmation refers - that they are in accordance with the mentioned European, international and/or national standards and regulations.

Firmware for all SNAP PAC products

Firmware for all SNAP PAC products (single download)

See the README document for information on changes and fixes in the current version of this product's firmware.


NOTE: Opto 22 recommends that you always use the most recent release of PAC Manager. Depending on the shipment date or the version number of the firmware currently installed on your SNAP-PAC-R or SNAP-PAC-S controller, older versions of PAC Manager cannot install certain levels of firmware:
  • As of February 22, 2022, some SNAP-PAC-R and SNAP-PAC-S controllers ship with new Ethernet components, along with PAC Firmware R10.4d (or higher) and new bootloader firmware to support the new components. PAC Firmware R10.4d (or higher) will not permit installing firmware lower than R10.4d on these controllers. To update firmware on these controllers, you need PAC Manager R10.4c or higher.
  • Effective April 2, 2018, some SNAP PAC controllers and brains have new flash components. These units shipped with firmware R9.5g (or higher) and new bootloader firmware. PAC firmware versions R9.5f and lower are not compatible with the new component. If you inadvertently install firmware R9.5f or lower on one of these units, you can recover by using the Failsafe Bootloader Mode to install firmware R9.5g or higher.
    • For more information about the new flash component, see KB87213.
    • For details on Failsafe Bootloader Mode, see "Replacing Damaged Firmware" in the PAC Manager User's Guide (form 1704).
  • To install PAC firmware R9.2c or higher on the following controllers only, use PAC Manager R10.4b (or higher), installed by either PAC Project 10.4002 or build 7 of the PAC Manager R10.4b installer. Wireless versions are not affected by this issue:
    • SNAP-PAC-R1
    • SNAP-PAC-R1-B
    • SNAP-PAC-R2

G4EB2 Brain Firmware

Firmware for the G4EB2 brain, including part numbers G4D32EB2 and G4D32EB2-UPG.

Note: See the README document for information on changes and fixes in the current version of this product's firmware.

No videos or demos are available for this product.