GEFLEX Multifunction GFX-M2 / GFX-S2 / GFX-E2

MODULAR POWER CONTROLLER FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED ZONES

Main features
• Three versions:
MASTER - independent temperature
control and communication unit
SLAVE - independent temperature
control unit
EXPANSION - for three-phase loads
• Protection: IP20
• Universal temperature input,
accuracy 0.2%
• Configurable digital input
• Logic output or "cooling" relay
Main applications • Load current detection with integrated
Current and Voltage Transformer
• Hot-runners
• Heat/cool PID, selection of cooling fluid,
• Plastic extruders
self-tuning, auto-tuning “one-shot”,
• Plastic injection presses soft-start
• Blowers • 4 generic alarms, LBA and HB alarms
• Plastic and rubber processing • 2 configurable relay outputs
machines • Field bus for Master
• Wrapping machines Standard: “Modbus RTU” with Serial 485
• Packaging machines optically
• Thermal processes with Option: “PROFIBUS DP”, “CANopen” ,
electric heating “DeviceNet”

PROFILE terminals, and PCs, the "master" is Mechanics

Extremely flexible and compact rear able to control a control loop The mechanical elements have been
panel instrument. Consists of a carefully designed and tested for
“base” containing the PID micropro- Modules maximum ease of installation and to
cessor controller which holds a func- All of the following modules are com- guarantee high resistance to vibration
pletely interchangeable. and thermal stress.
tional module such as: 5/10/15Amp
Power:
power solid state relay, double conti-
Modules for three current levels: 5, Diagnostic LEDs
nuous output, double relay, single 10, 15 Amp at 230/440V, single The lower section has three LEDs
relay. Utilized mainly for heating hot phase. Each zone is completely inde- that indicate the functional state of
extrusion channels, injection, and in pendent from the adjacent one. the main output, ERROR LED, and
all multizone configurations. In addi- In addition, 3-phas loads can be con- RUN OK LED.
tion, thanks to the use of popular fieldtrolled by adopting a Master/Slave The upper section has a lamp which
buses, Geflex_Multifunction can be unit to which two Expansion units are signal the presence of voltage (on
integrated in various architectures. connected. power modules).
Double Continuous Output:
Models and communication Module with two continuous outputs Temperature input
The system has high communication configurable in current or voltage The temperature input is universal
capacity and interfaces without limita- (0/4...20mA, 0...10V) by means of and can be connected to a wide
tion with the automation environment. selectors on the module. variety of signal types: thermocou-
Three standard protocols are availa- Double relay: ples, resistance thermometers, input
ble: Modbus RTU, Profibus DP and Module with two NO relay outputs from 0...60mV, 0...20mA, 0...1Vdc,
CANopen implemented in the Geflex (3A, 250V). transmitters, definable only by
"master," which in turn communicates The two control outputs are totally software, without the need for exter-
with up to nine Geflex "slaves" by configurable. nal adapter shunts.
means of an internal bus. Single relay: Accuracy of 0.2% guarantees excel-
Every Geflex can tune to the network Single NO relay (12A, 250V). lent control of the heat process.
communication speed (baud) with a The control output is totally configura-
self-learning sequence. ble. Integrated fuse
In addition to connecting to PLCs, The base also contains the fuse pro-
tecting the SSR: the user does not power, and energy, with important TECHNICAL DATA
have to do any additional wiring. benefits for safety and plant effi-
ciency. INPUTS
PID Software can be used to define the Input range: 0...60mV.
The control algorithm adapts to every state of the alarm outputs or a preset Sampling time: 120msec.
type of heat process. power level to be supplied in case of Accuracy: 0,2%fs ±1 scale points at
Up to 14 different control modes are a broken probe, thereby assuring 25°C.
available: from simple ON/OFF con- continuous service of the individual Resolution : < 2µV for range 60mV.
trol to single or double action module. Input filter: 0...20,0sec.
heat/cool PID; for cooling, simply LEDs signal any fault in real time, Zero offset adjustable in range:
indicate the fluid being used. and powerful diagnostics is available -999...+999 scale points.
Sophisticated and efficient algorithms via serial.
for automatic tuning of control para- A simple command from the digital Main input
meters provide precise process con- input deactivates the control zone byThermocouple, Resistance Thermo-
trol without user intervention. "software shutdown" of the instru- meter, Linear.
ment. Application: process variable.
Outputs and digital input Thermocouples:
The instrument can have up to 3 out- Programming ITS90: J, K, R, S, T, custom.
puts: a cooling relay (3A, 250V), logic The Geflex modules can be program- Cold junction compensation: internal,
(24Vdc, 35mA) or continuous med via a supervisor (industrial PC, with automatic compensation.
(0/4...20mA, 0...10V) and two optio- HMI) or via the GFX_OP terminal Resistance Thermometer:
nal alarm relay outputs (3A, 250V). (see accessories). Both solutions pro- Pt100 DIN 43710, J Pt100, custom.
The outputs are freely configurable vide complete configurability and dia- Linears/Transmitters:
via software. gnostics for every Geflex range 0...60mV, 0...20mA, 0...1Vdc
By means of internal bus, each (Master/Slave). (configurable within limits).
"slave" can activate the two relay out- For even simpler configuration, a pro- Possible 32 segment custom lineari-
puts on the "master" following alarm gramming kit (from notebook PC or zation.
conditions to create electrical clea- palm PC) is available, composed of
Load control with option
rance or block signals set to assure an IRDA interface unit and WIN-
TA, TV internal:
safe operation of technological STRUM (a guided program for Win-
systems. dows environment - see technical Ammeter :
This further reduces electromechani- sheet). range 0...5/10/15Aac
cal wiring. Applications: control of current absor-
At the logic level, there are 4 generic bed by load.
alarms configurable as: absolute, Line tension:
deviation, direct, reverse, window, in range 0...480Vac.
latching or non-latching mode, disa- Applications: control line tension,
bled at power-up. power.
With the isolated digital input always
available, you can select one of the Digital input
two pre-settable set points select PNP 24V, 8mA (isol. 3500V)
Manual-Automatic mode, reset the Applications: Man/Auto, Loc/Rem,
alarms memory, or enable the hold Hold, Reset alarms, Select setpoint,
function. shut down software.

Safety, diagnostics Auxiliary input (option)

At the logic level, there are 4 comple- Potentiometers ≥ 1KΩ
tely configurable generic alarms. 0/2...10V (Ri > 100KΩ)
Efficient diagnosis of the control loop 0/4...20mA (Ri > 500Ω).
prevents breakdowns and lets the
user take timely action (for example, OUTPUTS
in case of broken probe or load failu- Max 3 Relays / 1 Logic + 2 Relays.
re). - Relay
The LBA alarm carefully controls the (Up to 3), NO, max 3A, 250V resisti-
control loop, while the current tran- ve load.
sformer (option) lets you directly Application: cooling, alarms.
monitor the load and activate the HB
alarm in case of current failure or - Logic
SSR in short. 24Vdc, 35mA.
In addition, the voltage transformer Application: cooling, alarms.
lets the user monitor line voltage,
- Continuous PROCESS CONTROL FUNCTIONS reverse, latching and non, LBA, HB.
0...10V; 0/4...20mA Control Reference : PV, SP, auxiliary input
Application: cooling, alarms. PID, PI, PD, P, On/Off, heat, cool, (for HB).
heat + cool with fluid selection.
DIGITAL COMMUNICATION, Manual/Automatic: Bumpless or with Multiset
FIELD BUS manual forcing of output. Double setpoint with gradient selecta-
Asynchronous serial transmission. ble from digital input
Standard protocol: MODBUS RTU Tuning
RS485 2 wires, 1200...19200 baud. - Self-tuning: calculation of PID para- POWER SUPPLY
Optional protocol: CAN OPEN meters at system start. 24Vdc ±25%, 5W
10K...1M bit/sec, PROFIBUS DP - Auto-tuning: continuous adjustment
9,6...12Mbit/sec. of PID.

Safety Special functions

Detection of short circuit or opening Soft-start, power limitation, software
of input probe, open loop alarm shut down.
(LBA), load fault alarm (HB),
overheat SCR. Alarms
Up to 4:
absolute, deviation, symmetric, direct,

POWER MODULE

5A 10A 15A
NOMINAL VOLTAGE 230Vac 440Vac 230Vac 440Vac 230Vac 440Vac
RATED WORKING VOLTAGE 24...253Vac 24...484Vac 24...253Vac 24...484Vac 24...253Vac 24...484Vac
NON-REPETITIVE VOLTAGE 500Vp/800Vp 500Vp/800Vp 500Vp/800Vp
SWITCHING VOLTAGE FOR ZERO ≤ 20V
RATED FREQUENCY 50...60Hz
CORRENTE NOMINALE AC1 5A 10A 15A
NON-REPETITIVE OVERCURRENT (t=20ms) 80A 120A 160A
dv/dt CRITICAL WITH OUTPUT DEACTIVATED 500V/µs
RATED ISOLATION VOLTAGE IN/OUT 2500V
WORKING TEMPERATURE (see dissipation curves)
CONNECTION FASTON 4,8 x 0,5 mm
Weight 50gr 50gr 120gr
Protection IP20
DESCRIPTION OF FACEPLATE

Power

Modul

Control

POWER

Connection key to DIN EN50022 guide

J5
Auxiliary input terminal board

J4
Power terminal board "High voltage" lamp"

Load protection fuse

CONTROL

Led L2 "Error" LED (red)

Activates when one of the following errors is present:
LO = process variable value is < di Lo.S
HI = process variable value is > di Hi.S
Sbr = broken probe or input values beyond maximum
limits
Err = third wire broken for Pt100, PTC or input values
below minimum limits
(ex.: for CT with incorrect connection)
Led L3 “Main” (yellow)
Follows trend of
Led L1 "Status" LED (green) heat output (OUT1)
Freely settable with parameter
197 (Ld.St).
Default setting is16 Fieldbus node selection
(RUN flashes)

J3
Connection to next module

J2
Connection to previous module Output terminal board
(Slave and Expansion modul only)

J1 Fieldbus connection
Probe and power supply terminal board (Master moduls only)
DISSIPATION CURVES

Rated current curves based on room temperature.

GTS-L 5/10/15
I(A)
21
18
15 15

12
10
9
6 5
3 Dissipated Thermal Power:
0 25 40 80 Pds = 1.6 x Irms (W)
T(C°)
Irms = rated current of single-phase load

TABLE FOR SELECTION OF WIRE TERMINALS FOR POWER AND SIGNAL TERMINAL BOARDS

Flexible wire Conductor with prod terminal

conductor with insulating collar
SIGNAL 0,14 - 1,5mm2 / 28-16AWG 0,25 - 0,5mm2 / 24-20AWG

POWER 0,2 - 2,5mm2 / 24-12AWG 0,25 - 2,5mm2 / 24-12AWG

Cross-cut screwdriver, blade 0.4 x 2.5mm

DIMENSIONS AND CUTOUT

Base with "5A solid state power unit" module or Base

"Double continuous output" or Mounting on electromechanical plate with quick
"Double Relay coupling to DIN EN50022 guide or with 5mA
screws

Base with "10/15A power solid state unit" module

Base with "Base with Relay" module”

CONNECTION EXAMPLES

Connection of MASTER + SLAVE modules

Three-phase connection
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Power connections

L1 L1 L+
L2 L2 M
L3 L3 PE
N N
PE PE

LOAD2
LOAD1
LOAD1

LOAD2
LOAD1

LOAD2

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
12 3 4
J4 J4
J4

- +
24Vdc
Single relay module "R" Double relay module "RR" Double analog output module "CC"
Power supply to "M" must be the same
as to "J1"

L1
L1
L2
L2
L3
L3
N
N
PE
PE
LOAD
LOAD

12 3 4 1 2 3 4
J4
J4

Heat-sink screw
Heat-sink screw

"5/10/15" solid state power unit "5/10/15" solid state power unit module
module (connection with neutral) (connection without neutral)
 Input / Output / Power Supply connections

TC Pt100 LIN INP LIN INP

3 wires Idc (20mA) Vdc (1V)
+ Amplified probe J1- 1
+ +
- Current 0...20mA d.c. 2
- T - -
3 +
4
L+ Digital input
- + Amplified probe 5
L+
o Voltage 0...10V d.c. 6
M Power supply (18...32Vdc)
7
PE

Potentiometer
1KΩ...100KΩ J3

1 2 3 4 5 J1 OUT 1 internal command for

- IN + PE J5 1
1
7
8
solid state relay (HEAT)

J2
J4 8
C3
7 OUT 4 (AL2)
NA3
5
C2
4 OUT 3 (AL1)
NA2
J1: Probe and power supply terminal board 2
C1 (+)
J2: Relay output terminal board J2- 1 OUT 2 (COOL)
NA1 (-)
J3: Connection among modules
J4: Power terminal board (Logic output PNP18...32VDC optional not
J5: Aux. input terminal board isolated from power supply)

Serial connections

“MODBUS” serial “PROFIBUS DP” serial

D-SUB Connector Shielded cable 1 pair 22 AWG
D-SUB connector
9-pin Male MODBUS conformity
9-pin Male
TX / RX+ Shielded cable 1 pair 22 AWG
From previous module
TX / RX- PROFIBUS conformity
on Modbus network

SCH

From PROFIBUS
GND network
TX / RX+

TX / RX- To next module on

Modbus network

We advise you to connect a 220Ω 1/4W resistance between

the "RxD/TxD-P" and "RxD/TxD-N" signals, a 390Ω 1/4W
resistance between the "RxD/TxD-P" and "Vp" signals, and a
TX / RX+
TX /
390Ω 1/4W resistance between the "RxD/TxD-N" and
TX / RX-
From Modbus network "DGND" signals at both ends of the Profibus network.
GND

“CANopen” serial
We advise you to connect pins 6 to 7 and pins 8 to 9 on the
connector of the last Geflex on the Modbus network to insert D-SUB Connector
the line termination. 9-pin Female Shielded cable 2 pairs 22/24 AWG
It is also advisable to connect the "GND" signal between Mod- CANopen conformity
bus devices having a line distance > 100m.

“DeviceNet” serial
From CANbus network
Connector 5 pin
Shielded cable 2 pairs 22/24 AWG
DeviceNet conformity
V+
5

CAN_H
4

SHIELD
From DeviceNet network We advise you to connect a 120Ω 1/4W resistance between
3

CAN_L
the "CAN_L" and "CAN_H" signals at both ends of the CAN-
2

V-
bus network.
1

We advise you to connect a 120Ω 1/4W resistance between the

"CAN_L" and "CAN_H" signals at both ends of the DeviceNet network.
 ORDER CODE

Master GFX-M2 B15 0 M 0 RR P 0

FUNCTIONAL MODULE DIAGNOSTIC

Without power solid state unit B15 0 None
With 5A power solid state unit 5 ** C0 Current Transformer
With 10A power solid state unit 10 Current Transformer
** CV
+ Voltage Transformer
With 15A power solid state unit 15
With single relay module R Multifunction input
IM
0/4...20mA, (0...10V)
With double relay module RR
PO Potentiometer input
With double continuous output
CC
module 0...10V (0/4...20mA) DIGITAL INPUT
RATED VOLTAGE P PNP Digital Input
None 0 * AUXILIARY OUTPUTS
230Vac 230
RR 2 Relays
440Vac 440
COOLING OUTPUT
SERIAL COMMUNICATION 0 Absent
MODBUS RTU M D Logic

PROFIBUS DP P R Relay
Continuous output
CANopen C C
0...10V (0/4...20mA)
DeviceNet D

* with versions only GFX-M2-B15/0-X-X-XX-X-X ** with versions only GFX-M2-B15/0-X-X-X-XX-X-X

GFX-M2-R/0-X-X-XX-X-X GFX-M2-5/X-X-X-XX-X-X
GFX-M2-RR/0-X-X-XX-X-X GFX-M2-10/X-X-X-XX-X-X
GFX-M2-CC/0-X-X-XX-X-X GFX-M2-15/X-X-X-XX-X-X
Slave GFX-S2 B15 0 0 D 00 P 0

FUNCTIONAL MODULE DIAGNOSTIC

Without power solid state unit B15 0 None
With 5A power solid state unit 5 ** C0 Current Transformer
With 10A power solid state unit 10 Current Transformer
** CV
+ Voltage Transformer
With 15A power solid state unit 15
Multifunction input
With single relay module R IM
0/4...20mA, (0...10V)
With double relay module RR
PO Potentiometer input
With double continuous output
CC
module 0...10V (0/4...20mA)
DIGITAL INPUT
RATED VOLTAGE P PNP Digital Input
None 0 * AUXILIARY OUTPUTS
230Vac 230 00 Absent
440Vac 440 RR 2 Relays

* with versions only GFX-S2-B15/0-X-X-XX-X-X COOLING OUTPUT

GFX-S2-R/0-X-X-XX-X-X 0 Absent
GFX-S2-RR/0-X-X-XX-X-X
D Logic
GFX-S2-CC/0-X-X-XX-X-X
R Relay
** with versions only GFX-S2-B15/0-X-X-X-XX-X-X
Continuous output
GFX-S2-5/X-X-X-XX-X-X C
0...10V (0/4...20mA)
GFX-S2-10/X-X-X-XX-X-X
GFX-S2-15/X-X-X-XX-X-X
Expansion GFX-E2 B15 230 0 0 00 0 0

FUNCTIONAL MODULE DIAGNOSTIC

Without power solid state unit B15 0 None
With 5A power solid state unit 5 C0 Current Transformer
With 10A power solid state unit 10 Current Transformer
CV
+ Voltage Transformer
With 15A power solid state unit 15

RATED VOLTAGE
230Vac 230
440Vac 440

GEFRAN spa reserves the right to make aesthetic or functional changes at any time and without notice.

Conformity C/UL/US File no. C/UL/US File no. E198546

The instrument conforms to the European Directives 2004/108/CE and 2006/95/CE with reference to the generic standards :
EN 61326-1 EN (product), EN 61010-1 (safety)
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