Gefran GILOGIK II Distributed I/O and Control System

Overall positioning of the system

GILOGIK II is a high-performance distributed I/O and automation control system launched by GEFRAN. It adopts a modular plug-in design and consists of a gateway, I/O modules, and a motherboard. It can be independently networked or combined with GT-C/GT-O/GF-BOX to form a complete control platform.

Core performance parameters

Project indicators

Processor ARM 200MHz

I/O refresh time 100 μ s

Synchronous jitter 0 (zero jitter)

Maximum number of nodes 16

Single node maximum I/O 256 points

Communication network GDnet (100Mbps Ethernet)

Bottom plate type 4/8/12/18 slots, geographically addressed

Power supply 24VDC, 18~36VDC, maximum 3A

Working temperature: 0~+50 ℃

Protection level IP20

System composition unit

GILOGIK II I/O System

Gateway: R-ETH100 Ethernet gateway, managing I/O modules

Base plate: supports insertion into any slot, no need for continuous arrangement

Wiring: Spring type screw free connector, quick wiring

Installation: 35mm DIN rail or panel direct installation

GT-C panel controller

CPU：Celeron 400MHz~Pentium M 1.1GHz

Display: 10.4/12.1-inch TFT, 800 × 600

Interface: Ethernet USB、 Serial port, CAN, PCI/PC104 expansion

Keyboard: 78 key custom, with status LED

Protection: IP65 front panel

GT-O remote operation screen

Display specifications are the same as GT-C

Remote connection up to 25m away

Powered by GF-BOX, without local power supply

GF-BOX Compact Industrial Control Computer

Same performance as GT-C, without built-in screen

Support remote display of 25m

Suitable for cabinet installation, saving panel space

I/O module specifications

Digital quantity module

R-E16:16 channel 24VDC isolated input

R-U8: 8-channel PNP output, single channel 3A

R-U16:16 channel PNP output

Analog module

R-A/D8: 8-channel analog input, 16 bit

R-D/A4: 4-channel analog output, 16 bit

R-D/A8/16:8/16 analog outputs

Special modules

R-TC8: 8-channel temperature input (TC/RTD), 18 bits

R-C3: 3-channel high-speed counter, supports encoder, up to 250kHz

Installation and wiring specifications

Bottom plate installation: First install the guide rail, then fasten the bottom plate. It is forbidden to install with modules

Module installation: Tilted insertion, rotating clamping, screw free

Wiring: Use a * * ≤ 2.5mm * * screwdriver, insert the wire directly, and prohibit tinning/adding terminals

Heat dissipation: Reserved ventilation space of ≥ 10cm at the top and bottom

Grounding: The module is automatically grounded, and the base plate is grounded at a single point

Typical Application Architecture

Point to point: GT-C+GILOGIK II, Ethernet direct connection

Multi point distribution: GT-C+switch+15 GILOGIK II slaves

Remote operation: GF-BOX+GT-O (up to 25m away)

Key issues

What are the advantages of GILOGIK II’s GDnet network compared to regular Ethernet, and how many nodes can it support up to?

Answer: GDnet is a GEFRAN dedicated real-time Ethernet that achieves 100 μ s I/O refresh, zero jitter synchronization, and much higher certainty than regular Ethernet; The system supports up to 16 nodes, with a maximum of 256 I/O points per node, meeting the requirements of high-speed distributed control.

What are the positioning differences between GT-C, GT-O, and GF-BOX, and in what scenarios are they used?

Answer: GT-C is a panel integrated controller with a screen and buttons, used for device main control operations; GT-O is a pure remote control screen with no computing power, and can be connected to GF-BOX up to 25m away; GF-BOX is a cabinet mounted industrial control computer responsible for computation, and is paired with GT-O to achieve separation of main control and operation.

What are the key designs for wiring and installation of GILOGIK II modules, and what benefits can they bring?

Answer: Adopting a spring type screw free connector, the wiring does not require tools and is fast and reliable; Module buckle installation, no need for screw insertion and removal; Base plate geographic addressing, can be plugged into any slot; The overall design significantly reduces installation and maintenance time, and improves system reliability and vibration resistance.