Define Instruments Twin Link Operating Manual

› Input Node (P2P-I)

2x universal isolated inputs

› Output Node (P2P-O)

2x 4-20mA isolated analog outputs

› Flexible IO on Input & Output Nodes

4x digital inputs, 2x digital outputs, and 2x relay outputs

› Up to 15x Repeater Nodes (P2P-R)

To extend the system's range

General Description

The Dene Instruments Twin Link is capable of transferring signals wirelessly over distances of up to 0.9mi (1.5km) line of sight, providing sophisticated remote control without the need for expensive cabling.

The Input node has two universal isolated input channels, and accepts a range of inputs, including: TC and RTD, mA and V, NPN/PNP, Potentiometer, and AC current sensors. The Output node provides two 4-20mA isolated analog outputs for retransmission to PLCs and SCADA systems.

Both Input and Output Nodes also oer four digital IO's, and are easily programmable for mimicking, alarms, and sophisticated remote control of other equipment.

Twin Link

Wireless Point-to-Point System

Setting up your Twin Link Point-to-Point system is fast and easy with Dene ToolBox. The soware provides simple but exible drop-down selections, with all input ranges pre-calibrated for your convenience.

All functions and features are explained expertly in the dynamic sidebar help - perfect for the novice starting out, or the expert who wants to save commissioning time.

The Twin Link has been designed for harsh industrial environments, and has been extensively tested for noise eects to and beyond CE requirements.

1.1 - Quick start

Set up using ToolBox

Output Node

Input Node

Check Link

Add Repeaters

CONTENTS

Contents ............................................................. 2

Safety Notices ..................................................... 3

1 - Specications ............................................... 4

1.1 - Ordering Codes .................................. 4

1.2 - General Specications ........................ 4

1.3 - Input Node (P2P-I) ............................. 5

1.4 - Output Node (P2P-O) ........................ 6

2 - Front Panel & LED's ..................................... 7

2.1 - Front Panel ......................................... 7

2.2 - Network Status LED's ......................... 7

2.3 - Wireless Link Quality LED's................. 8

2.4 - Restart Button .................................... 8

3 - Quick Start ................................................... 9

4 - Hardware Installation ................................11

4.1 - Case Diagram ....................................11

4.2 - Installation Environment ...................11

4.3 - Installation Instructions ....................12

4.4 - EMC Installation Guidelines ..............13

5 - Soware Installation .................................14

6 - Soware Conguration Using ToolBox ....16

6.1 - Before You Start ................................16

6.2 - Bridge Key .........................................16

6.3 - Using ToolBox ....................................17

6.4 - ToolBox Interface Overview ..............18

6.5 - Mesh ID, Wireless Transmit Power ....19

7 - Wiring Guidelines ...................................... 20

8 - Output Wiring ........................................... 20

8.1 - P2P-O Bottom View .......................... 20

8.2 - Power Supply.....................................21

8.3 - Analog Output ..................................21

9 - Input Wiring .............................................. 22

9.1 - P2P-I Bottom View ........................... 22

9.2 - Power Supply.................................... 22

9.3 - Input ................................................. 22

9.3A - Thermocouple Input .............. 23

9.3B - RTD Input............................... 23

9.3C - Current Input ..........................24

9.3D - Voltage Input ......................... 25

9.3E - Digital Pulse ........................... 26

9.3F - Potentiometer Input .............. 26

9.3G - AC Current Sensor ..................27

10 - Digital I/O's & Relays ................................ 28

10.1 - Overview .......................................... 28

10.2 - P2P-I & P2P-O Top View ................... 28

10.3 - Relay Outputs ................................... 29

10.4 - Digital Outputs ................................. 29

10.5 - Digital Inputs .................................... 29

11 - Repeater Node .......................................... 30

11.1 - Overview .......................................... 30

11.2 - Supply Power.................................... 30

11.3 - Check the Mesh ID ........................... 30

12 - Maintenance ...............................................31

12.1 - Calibration .........................................31

12.2 - Troubleshooting ................................31

Appendix A - EMC Test Results ........................ 32

Appendix B - Warranty ..................................... 33

SAFETY NOTICES

For your safety and the prevention of damage to your P2P-I, P2P-O or P2P-R, as well as other equipment connected to these units, please read and carefully observe all safety regula- tions and instructions. Use of these instruments in a manner not specied by the manufacturer may compromise the protection provided by the instruments.

Dene Instruments has not approved any change or modication to these devices by users. Any modication or change could void users' authority to operate this equipment. Please refer to CFR 47, Section 15.21.

These instruments should not be used to directly drive valves, motors, or other actuators, unless equipped with appropriate safeguards. It is the responsibility of the user to identify potential hazards that may arise in the event of a fault to unit, and implement safeguards for the prevention of harm to persons or equipment.

CAUTION

Risk of electric shock

CAUTION

Risk of danger

For your safety, please read complete instructions prior to installation and operation of a P2P node. In particular, consult this manual in all cases where hazard symbols are marked on your P2P-I, P2P-O or P2P-R units, in order to understand and avoid potential hazards. The safety of any system incorporating these units is the responsibility of the assembler of the system.

CAUTION

Observe minimum safe distance

Dene Instruments P2P units comply with CFR 47, Section 1.1307(b)(1). For your safety, please observe a minimum safe distance of 8" (20cm).

SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 - Ordering Codes

P2P Nodes

P2P-TWIN-LINK

P2P-R

P2P-I Point-to-Point Universal Input Node* (1/network)

P2P-O Point-to-Point Output Node* (1/network)

* Not sold separately, unless for replacement.

Accessories

WG-3DBI Included 3DBi Monopole antenna (Range= 0.9mi [1.5km] LOS)

WG-8DBI* Sold Separately 8DBi Monopole antenna (Range= 1.7mi [2.7km]

WG-AEC* Sold Separately Antenna extension cable, 0.98 (30cm)

WG-PSU* Sold Separately Power adaptor for 9–36V DC supply

BRIDGE-KEY* Sold Separately

* Starred accessories are not FCC approved.

Point-to-Point paired I/O units (P2P-I + P2P-O)

Point-to-Point Repeater Node (up to 15/network)

LOS)

USB Bridge Key for soware programming

1.2 - General Specications

Power

Power supply 9–36V DC, 2.5VA max

Isolation 1500V AC between power supply

and input or output channels

Transmission

RF data rate 250Kb/s

RF frequency range 2405–2475MHz

RF transmission power +20dBm

(10dBm selectable in soware for regions with transmission power restrictions)

Transmission range Up to 0.9mi (1.5km) LOS with supplied antenna. All nodes must be set to full power [+20dBm] for max range.

RF receiver sensitivity -110dBm

Number of RF channels 15

Number of wireless nodes Up to 17 nodes

per mesh (1x P2P-I, 1x P2P-O, 15x P2P-R)

Spreading method Direct sequence

Modulation O-QPSK

USB programming

Simple soware programming

Connect using the Bridge Key (sold separately). Program using Dene ToolBox.

Protocols Modbus RTU

Serial data rate 9600 baud, 8-N-1

Construction

DIN 35 rail mount casing

IP20 rated - Install in a protective enclosure (see 4.3). Installation Category II; Pollution Degree 2; Flame resistant

Dimensions (H x W x D)

3.98 x 0.91 x 4.72" (101 x 23 x 120mm)

Dimensions (H x W x D, with included antenna)

5.91 x 0.91 x 5.75" (150 x 23 x 146mm)

Single unit weight (with included antenna and plugs) P2P-= 5.4oz (154g); P2P-O=

5.3oz (150g); P2P-R= 4.0oz (113g)

Environmental conditions

Operating temp -4 to 131°F (-20 to 55°C)

Storage temp -4 to 149°F (-20 to 65°C)

Operating humidity 0–85% non-condensing

Altitude 1.24mi (2,000m)

1.3 - Input Node (P2P-I)

Compliances

IP20 enclosure rating

FCC ID: 2ACTT-1409

47 Code of Federal Regulations; Part 15 - Radio Frequency Devices; Subpart C - Intentional Radiators, including Section 15.247 - Operation in

the band 2400–2483.5MHz

AS/ANS 4268:2012

Radio equipment and systems - Short range devices - Limits and methods of measurement

ETSI EN 300 440-2, V1.4.1, 2010

Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum matters (ERM); Short Range Devices (SRD); Radio equipment to be used in the 1GHz to 40GHz frequency range; Part 2: Harmonised EN under article 3.23 of the R&TTE Directive

EN 301 489-3, V1.6.1, 2013

Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 3: Specic conditions for Short Range Devices (SRD) operating on frequencies between 9kHz and 40GHz

Inputs

2x Universal inputs See 9.3 for full input specications and wiring

Digital IO's

4x Digital inputs Max rate 1Hz. Selectable sink/source. Suitable for clean contacts, NPN, PNP and voltage inputs (low input <1.4V DC, high input 1.4–30V DC)

Max continuous input 20V DC

Not isolated to power supply common

2x Digital outputs Open drain (1A, 30V DC

max)

Relay Outputs

2x Relay outputs Form A relays (5A 250V AC / 5A 30V DC)

Isolation to sensor and user input commons 2,300Vrms for 1min. Working voltage

250V AC

Life expectancy 100K cycles min at full load rating

1.4 - Output Node (P2P-O)

Analog Outputs

2x Analog outputs Isolated 4–20mA or 20–4mA DC

Power supply Loop powered

Resolution 15 bits, 16000 steps

Loop drop 10V max

Linearity & repeatability 0.1% FSO max

Accuracy 0.1% FSO max

Ambient dri 50ppm/°C FSO max

Isolation to Digital IO GND 1,400Vrms for

1min. Working voltage 125V DC

Digital IO's

4x Digital inputs Max rate 1Hz. Selectable sink/source. Suitable for clean contacts, NPN, PNP and voltage inputs (low input <1.4V DC, high input 1.4–30V DC)

Max continuous input 20V DC

Not isolated to power supply common

2x Digital outputs Open drain (1A, 30V DC

max)

Relay Outputs

2x Relay outputs Form A relays (5A 250V AC / 5A 30V DC)

Isolation to sensor and user input commons 2,300Vrms for 1min. Working voltage

250V AC

Life expectancy 100K cycles min at full load rating

FRONT PANEL & LED'S

2.1 - Front Panel

A Network Status LED's

See 2.2 for denitions

B Antenna Jack

C Wireless Link Quality LED's

See 2.3 for denitions

D USB Programming Jack

See 6.2 for connection instructions

E Restart Button

See 2.4 for more information

2.2 - Network Status LED's

LED State Denition

PWR On Power supplied

STACK Flashing Node is transmitting or receiving

NTWRK STATUS 1

NTWRK STATUS 2

On Output node is booting

Flashing Output node is searching for a network

On Input node is booting

Flashing Input node is searching for a network

Input Node

Output

LED State Denition

NTWRK STATUS 1&2

Both On Units not paired. Check that all P2P nodes are powered on and

Both Flashing

Toggling Wireless network successfully established - ready to transmit or receive

in range, and that line-of-sight is uninterrupted. (See 12.2 for Troubleshooting.)

P2P-I & P2P-R: P2P-O: Max available nodes has been reached

Cannot connect to the network

2.3 - Wireless Link Quality LED's

The green Wireless Link Quality LED's are used to indicate the quality of the wireless connection between nodes.

HIGH indicates 100% link quality, while LOW indicates approximately 80% link quality (i.e. 80% of the receiving packet intact.) For the most stable and reliable wireless connection, the link quality should be at HIGH, or as close to it as possible.

In a network with one or more Repeaters, each node indicates the link quality between itself, and the nearest node that it can reach in the direction of the Output node.

2.4 - Restart Button

The Restart button can be used to reboot the node in the event of a malfunction. (This action is the same as turning the power on and o again - all user settings will be retained.)

For example, in the network below:

› The Input node indicates quality of link C › Repeater 2 indicates the quality of link B › Repeater 1 indicates the quality of link A › The Output node indicates the quality of

link A

Repeater

Node

To prevent accidental use, the Restart button is inset and can only be pressed with a ne-tipped, blunt instrument, such as a pen or small screwdriver.

QUICK START

1 - Congure your system using ToolBox

The Twin Link is dispatched from the factory with the default input type of 4–20mA, and all Setpoints set to Transparent Mode (see 10.1). If you

wish to keep the defaults, you can skip to Step 2 now. To change your input type, output scaling or setpoint conguration:

A Install Dene ToolBox (see Section 5).

B Connect the Input node (P2P-I) to your computer using the USB

Bridge Key (see 6.2). Then launch ToolBox and click the 'Connect' button (see 6.3).

C Congure your system as required, referring to 6.3–6.5 in this manual,

and also the Help Panel in the soware. You may like to wire your Input and Output nodes now, using the diagrams in the Help Panel as a guide.

D When you are nished conguring your system, click 'Disconnect' in

ToolBox, and then disconnect the Input node from your PC.

Note that it is usually not necessary to connect the Output node or the Repeater to your PC, unless the Wireless Transmit Power or Mesh ID needs to be adjusted (see 6.5).

2 - Install Output node

If possible, your Output node (P2P-O) should be powered up rst when setting up your Point-to-Point system.

A Install the Output node (P2P-O) in an enclosure at the output location

(see 4.3).

B Supply power to the node (see 8.2).

C Wait until the NTWRK STATUS 1 and NTWRK STATUS 2 LED's (2.1A)

start toggling. This indicates that the network has been successfully created, and the unit is ready to connect to other nodes.

D Wire your analog outputs (see 8.3). You may also wire your digital IO's

and relays now, if desired (see Section 10).

The analog outputs will briey output 3mA when the node is powered up or restarted. They will then output a 3.6mA fault signal until a successful link with an Input node (P2P-I) is established.

3 - Install Input node

A Install the Input node (P2P-I) in an enclosure at the input location

(see 4.3).

B Supply power to the node (see 9.2).

C Referring to 9.3A–9.3G, wire the two input channels as required for

your application. You may also wire your digital IO's and relays now, if desired (see Section 10).

4 - Check connectivity

A Please wait at least 2 minutes aer powering up the Input node for

the wireless connection to be made. When a link has been successfully established, the NTWRK STATUS 1 and NTWRK STATUS 2 LED's (2.1A) on the Input node will start toggling.

If the NTWRK STATUS LED's do not change from ashing to toggling, then a connection cannot be established, and one or more Repeater nodes may be needed (see Step 5, below).

B Check the 4 green Wireless Signal LED's on the Input node (P2P-I),

to establish link quality (see 2.3). If the link quality is low, then one or more Repeater nodes may be needed (see Step 5, below).

5 - Add Repeaters

If a successful link cannot be established between the Input and Output nodes, or the link quality is low, then one or more Repeater nodes can be added.

Note that for a successful wireless connection (using the included 3DBi antenna), all nodes must be within a range of 0.9mi (1.5km) LOS. If line of sight is impeded by buildings or topography, the transmission distance must be reduced until a strong signal can be obtained.

A Install each Repeater (P2P-R) in an enclosure at a location that is in

line of sight from any nodes it will communicate with (see 4.3).

B Supply power to the node (see 11.2).

C Provided the Mesh ID of the Repeater is a match to the Input and

Output nodes, the Repeater will be automatically detected and in-

cluded into the network. (See 11.3 for more about the Mesh ID).

5.75" (146mm)

(150mm

)

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

4.1 - Case Diagram

5.91"

)

4.72" (120mm)

Terminals with Connectors in

4.45"

(113mm)

Terminals with Connectors in

35mm DIN Rail

3.98"

(101mm

0.91"

(23mm)

4.2 - Installation Environment

Twin Link nodes should be installed in locations that do not exceed the maximum operating temperature, and at a safe distance from other devices that generate excessive heat. The installation environment should provide good air circulation to the unit.

0.91"

(23mm)

The plastic casing and product label may be cleaned, if required, using a so, damp cloth and neutral soap product.

Caution should be exercised when cleaning the unit to avoid water to dripping inside, as this will damage the internal circuits.

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