ICPDAS RU-87P1, RU-87P8, RU-87P2, RU-87P4 User Manual

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RU-87P1/2/4/8

User Manual

Version 1.2

July 2008

Original Writer: Martin Hsu

Last Writer: Janice Hong

ICP DAS, Co., LTD www.icpdas.com

RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction ..................................................................................................4

1.1 Specifications.................................................................................................7

Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration...............................................................................8

2.1 View of the RU-87PN.....................................................................................8

2.1.1 Preparation.......................................................................................................... 8

2.1.2 Wire the 87Pn to power and PC..........................................................................9

2.1.3 87Pn’s CPU module: ...........................................................................................9

2.1.4 RU-87Pn series CPU Module Description......................................................... 11

2.1.5 Plug in the I/O modules: .................................................................................... 11

2.1.6 Wiring the I/O modules:.....................................................................................12

2.1.7 Installing RU-87Pn extension unit......................................................................14

2.2 Setup the 87Pn system parameter:..............................................................15

2.2.1 Communication parameters of 87Pn CPU module:...........................................15

Chapter 3 Software Configuration..............................................................................17

3.1 Setup RU-87Pn with DCON Utility................................................................17

3.1.1 87Pn Auto Config. Enable:.................................................................................19

3.1.2 87Pn Auto Config. Disable:................................................................................21

3.2 Save & Load 87Pn Configure file .................................................................22

3.2.1 Save the module command to file: .................................................................... 23

3.2.2 Load the Configure file.......................................................................................25

3.3 Load & Write configure file ...........................................................................27

3.4 Operating in off-line mode:...........................................................................29

Chapter 4 Software Development Kits (SDK)............................................................34

4.1 DCON DLL...................................................................................................34

4.1.1 DLL Use Steps...................................................................................................34

4.1.2 VB Example (Reading an analog input value)...................................................36

4.2 DCON ActiveX..............................................................................................38

4.2.1 Procedure for using the ActiveX........................................................................38

4.2.2 VB Example (Reading an analog input value)...................................................39

4.3 DCON LabVIEW...........................................................................................41

4.3.1 Procedure for using DCON_LabVIEW............................................................... 41

4.3.2 LabVIEW Example (Reading multi-channel analog Input value).......................43

4.3.3 LabVIEW Demo Program (Reading multi-channel analog input value).............44

4.4 DCON InduSoft ............................................................................................ 45

4.4.1 Procedure for using the InduSoft bundled driver...............................................45

4.4.2 InduSoft Example (Reading an analog input value) ..........................................46

4.5 NAP OPC Server..........................................................................................49

4.5.1 Procedure for using the OPC Server.................................................................49

4.5.2 OPC Server Example (Reading an analog input value) .................................... 50

Appendix A : Dimension..................................................................................................51

Appendix B : Compare RU-87Pn with I-87Kn ................................................................55

Appendix C : Solution for 87K I/O module on the slot..................................................56

Appendix D : Description For ini Files...........................................................................60

Appendix E : Frame Ground...........................................................................................61

Appendix F : Application of RS-485 Network................................................................62

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FIGURE

Fig.1：View of 87Pn................................................................................................................8

Fig.2：Wire the 87Pn to power and PC...................................................................................9

Fig.3：87Pn’s CPU module...................................................................................................10

Fig.4：About CPU module.....................................................................................................10

Fig.5：RU-87P4/P8 CPU module description........................................................................11

Fig.6：Plug in the I/O structure..............................................................................................12

Fig.7：I-87019R - Internal I/O structure.................................................................................13

Fig. 8：I-87019R - Pin assignments & Wire Connection .......................................................13

Fig. 9：I/O module terminal connection.................................................................................13

Fig.10：Installing RU-87Pn extension unit ............................................................................ 14

Fig.11：Setup the address of Rotary Switch on 87P4 CPU module......................................15

Fig.12：Function description of DIP switch on 87P4 CPU module........................................16

Fig.13：Run DCON Utility and Module Configuration............................................................17

Fig.14：When Auto Config. Enable, incorrect module can’t external communication............19

Fig.15：Click “Write to 87Pn” to complete 87Pn module configuration..................................19

Fig.16：The status after complete the 87Pn module configuration........................................20

Fig.17：After configuring, you can find out the entire module ...............................................20

Fig.18：How to complete Auto-Configuration for 87Pn..........................................................21

Fig.19：When 87Pn Auto Config.: Disable, all the module can external communication ......21

Fig. 20：Click ”Configure” to enter the configure screen.......................................................23

Fig. 21：Select and setup the measurement range of module..............................................23

Fig. 22：Write the settings to RU-87Pn and click “save configuration”..................................24

Fig. 23：Save the configuration file.......................................................................................24

Fig. 24：Load the settings and check the content of configuration file..................................25

Fig. 25：Confirmed the settings, then write to 87Pn CPU module ........................................27

Fig. 26：Load configuration and write to 87Pn CPU module.................................................28

Fig. 27：Configure and save file in off-line mode..................................................................29

Fig. 28：Load Configuration and write to 87Pn CPU module in other computer...................29

Fig. 29：Off-line operation.....................................................................................................30

Fig. 30：Off-line operation – Configure & Save file ...............................................................31

Fig. 31：Load configure file in another PC............................................................................32

Fig. 32：Write the settings to RU-87Pn................................................................................. 33

Fig. 33：I-87K high/low profile series I/O modules................................................................55

Fig. 34：The search result between 87Pn and modules .......................................................56

Fig. 35：DCON Utility shows the status of 87Pn expansion slot...........................................56

Fig. 36：Frame Ground & Earth Ground ...............................................................................61

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Chapter 1 Introduction

RU-87Pn series is a remote intelligent I/O expansion unit that used to expand I-87K series I/O modules over the RS-485 for industrial monitoring and controlling applications. There are more than 30 I/O modules supported with the unit, including analog input/output, digital input/output, and counter/frequency I/O modules.

RU-87Pn is designed to be used in harsh and noisy environment, so the hardware is manufactured with wide power input range (10~30 VDC) and operating temperature (-25℃

~ +75℃). It simplifies installation and maintenance of I/O modules with hot swappable and auto configuration, fault and error detection, dual watchdog, programmable power on and

Safe Values.

Various software development kits (SDK) and demos are provided, such as DLL, ActiveX, LabVIEW driver, InduSoft driver, Linux driver, OPC Server, etc. The I-87K series I/O modules plugged in the RU-87Pn can be easily integrated into variant software system.

RS-485

I-7561

USB to RS-232/422/485

Converter

Features

X Hot Swap

The RU-87Pn doesn’t need to shut down its power to replace or plug I-87K I/O modules. Therefore, the whole system can keep operating without any interruption.

X Auto-Configuration

Configurations of I-87K I/O modules can be pre configured and stored in the nonvolatile memory of the RU-87Pn. When the RU-87Pn is power on or an I-87K I/O module is plug in, the RU-87Pn automatically check and restore these configurations to each I-87K I/O modules on it.

X Easy Duplicate System

Using the DCON Utility, you can easily make a backup of the I-87K module configurations and write to another RU-87Pn. This design can easily and quickly duplicate many RU-87Pn

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X Easy Maintenance and Diagnostic

The basic configurations (includes station number, baud rate) are set by the rotary and DIP switch. The operator can use only one screwdriver to set the RU-87Pn. And there are several LED status indicators to show whether I-87K modules are configured and work properly.

If one I-87K module is damaged, the operator just need to get one good I-87K module with the same item number to replace the damaged one. And then check the LED indicators to know whether the replacement is performed correctly. The switch and LED design makes it easy for maintenance. There is no PC and Notebook needed.

X Communication

 RS-485 industrial multi-drop network

The RU-87Pn uses the industrial EIA RS-485 communication to transmit and receive data over long distance (1.2 Km).

 DCON protocol

I-87K series I/O modules plugged in a RU-87Pn provide a simple command/response protocol (Called DCON protocol) for communication. All command/response are in easy used ASCII format.

X Rugged Industrial Environment

 Dual watchdog design

The I-87K series I/O modules provides module watchdog and host watchdog. The module watchdog is a hardware watchdog; the host watchdog is a software watchdog. The module watchdog is designed to automatically reset the microprocessor when the module hangs. The host watchdog monitors the host controller (PC or PLC). The output of module can go to the Safe Value state when the host fails.

 Programmable power on and Safe Value

The analog and digital output of modules can be programmed power on and Safe Value.

 Wide range power input (10~30 VDC)

Wide range operating temperature (-25 ℃ ~ +75 ℃)

X Fully Software Support

The free charge software utility and development kits include

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 DCON Utility: for configuration

 OPC Servers:

OPC is an industrial standard interface based on OLE technology. With the OPC Server, I/O modules can be easily integrated to any software that has OPC client capability.

 EZ Data Logger

EZ Data Logger is small data logger software. It can be applied to small Remote I/O system. With its user-friendly interface, users can quickly and easily build a data logger software without any programming skill.

 Support Variant Software Develop Toolkits

It’s free charge for DLL, ActiveX, LabVIEW driver, InduSoft driver, DasyLab driver, Linux driver.

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1.1 Specifications

 Interface Type (RS-485)

Baud rate 115200 bps maximum Distance 1.2 Km (4000 ft) maximum Isolation 3000 VDC ESD Protection +/- 4K Contact Discharge and +/- 8K Air Discharge

 Switch

Rotary Switch x2 , For RS-485 address DIP switch 8 bit *1, For auto configuration, check sum, baud rate

 LED Indicators

Power Yes System Ready Yes Auto-Configuration Yes Slot Status Yes

 I/O Expansion Slots

Hot Swap Yes Auto-Configuration Yes Support Module Type High profile I-87K module only

Dimensions (W x H x D)

RU-87P1 (slot x 1) 64 x 117 x 110 mm RU-87P2 (slot x 2) 95 x 132 x 111 mm RU-87P4 (slot x 4) 188 x 132 x 111 mm RU-87P8 (slot x 8) 312 x 132 x 111 mm

 Power

Input Range 10~30 VDC Reverse Polarity Protection Yes Isolation 3000 VDC Frame Ground Yes Module

Consumption Power Board Driving

RU-87P1 1 W 5 W RU-87P2 1 W 8 W RU-87P4 2 W 15 W RU-87P8 2.4 W 30 W

 Environment

Operating Temperature –25°C ~ +75°C Storage Temperature –30°C ~ +85°C Humidity 5 ~ 95% RH, non-condensing

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Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration

2.1 View of the RU-87PN

Power Module

87Pn power

Power connector

Slots LED indicators

CPU

ower

System read

Address Rotar

switch

Configuring DIP switch

Frame Ground

CPU Module

I-87K I/O Slots

Auto Configuration Enable/Disable

Slot 0

Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3

Fig.1：View of 87Pn

2.1.1 Preparation

X Power Supply: +10 V ~ +30 V / DC (Ex: DP-665)

http://www.icpdas.com/products/Accessories/power_supply/power_list.htm

X Converter: RS-232 to RS-485 (Ex: I-7520) or USB to RS-485 (Ex: I-7561)

CD: \ Napdos\7000\Manual\7520.pdf or

http://www.icpdas.com/products/Industrial/communication_module/communication_list.h

X Install the DCON Utility to PC (Version 4.5.0 or above version)

CD: \ Napdos\Driver\DCON_Utility or

ftp://ftp.icpdas.com/pub/cd/8000cd/napdos/driver/dcon_utility/

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2.1.2 Wire the 87Pn to power and PC

RU-87P4

1. +Vs  Power Supply : +Vs (+10~30V) / I-7520 : +Vs

2. GND  Power Supply : GND / I-7520 : GND

3. DATA+  I-7561/ I-7520 : DATA+

4. DATA-  I-7561/ I-7520 : DATA-

I-7561/ I-7520

Ì I-7561’s USB Port  PC’s USB Port Ì I-7520’s RS-232 Port  PC’s COM Port

P.S. If using I-7520, don’t forget to connect the power (+Vs, GND)!

PC (COM X)

RU-87P4

Power Supply +10~+30 V

I-7520: RS-232

I-7561: USB

I-7520:

(+Vs, GND)

(

+Vs, GND

)

(

+Vs, GND

)

(DA

TA+, DATA-

)

I-7520/7561

(DATA+, DATA-)

Fig.2：Wire the 87Pn to power and PC

2.1.3 87Pn’s CPU module:

The factory default values are as following table:

Switch Label Setting Description

H 0

Rotary Switch

(Address)

L 1

Net address = 1

H: High Byte

L: Low Byte

Auto Config. ON Enable

Checksum OFF Disable

DIP switch

(SW1)

Baud Rate ON, ON, ON 115200

Note: The ON of DIP switch for 87P1 & 87P2 are switching to the left, for 87P4 & P8 are to

the right.

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Fig.3：87Pn’s CPU module

Fig.4：About CPU module

ON:



RU-87P / RU-87P1 2

ON:



RU-87P / RU-87P4 8

Rotary Switch (Address)

--1~255 (01~FF) (0: Set as default value)

Dip Switch (SW1)

-- Auto Config (On)

-- Checksum (Off)

-- Baud Rate (On,On,On,115200)

System LED

(Red) PWR LED：

1. Power On– Bright.

2. Power Off– Dark.

(Green) S.RDY LED

1. Any module configuring – Flashing per 100ms

2. All of the modules pass the test

- Bright.

3. One or more module test fail

- Flashing per 2 second.

(Green) Auto Config. LED：

1. Auto Config. On – Bright.

2. Auto Config. Off – Dark.

Module Status LED：

1. Configuring

- Flashing per 100ms.

2. Pass

- Turn off.

3. Fail

-Flashing per 2second.

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2.1.4 RU-87Pn series CPU Module Description

Check the left side of the Power Board for the CPU module LED and DIP switch description.

Fig.5：RU-87P4/P8 CPU module description

2.1.5 Plug in the I/O modules:

At present, ICP DAS divides most of the same I-87K I/O module into the Low Profile and High Profile two kinds of version, if you want to use the module on 87Pn expansion slot, you must choose the High Profile to assure Auto Config. and Hot Swap function is normal operation.

The related product information about I-87K I/O module is in the CD. You can refer I-87K High Profile series I/O modules in following path: CD:\Napdos\DCON\IO_Module\87k_modules.htm or to following web-site

ftp://ftp.icpdas.com/pub/cd/8000cd/napdos/dcon/io_module/87k_modules.htm

Example: Plug in I-87019R to Slot 0

p.s. I-87019R is an AI (Analog Input) High Profile module

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I-87019R is auto-configured: Baud Rate: 115200 Checksum: Disable Net Address: 2

Slot: 0 1 2 3    

    

Net Address: 1 2 3 4 5

Fig.6：Plug in the I/O structure

 After plugged in, the slot indicator is

flashing per 100 ms.

 When configuration is completed, the LED

becomes off.

 If configuration is failed, the LED is

always on.

2.1.6 Wiring the I/O modules:

Before wiring the I-87K I/O modules, please check the pin assignment and wiring according to each hardware user manual.

For each I-87K I/O module's hardware user manual please refer to

CD:\Napdos\DCON\IO_Module\87k_modules.htm

According to the internal circuitry diagram and wire connection diagram, please connect the power cable or communication cable to each channel on terminal block of I/O module.

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Fig.7：I-87019R - Internal I/O structure

Fig. 8：I-87019R - Pin assignments & Wire Connection

Fig. 9：I/O module terminal connection

Terminal Block

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2.1.7 Installing RU-87Pn extension unit

Method 1: using the screw to fixed.

Method 2: using the DIN rail clips to fixed.

Frame Ground

DIN-Rail Clips

Fig.10：Installing RU-87Pn extension unit

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2.2 Setup the 87Pn system parameter:

2.2.1 Communication parameters of 87Pn CPU module:

The 87Pns setup its Address, Baud rate and Checksum by adjusting the DIP switch and Rotary Switch which on 87Pn CPU module. It’s not setup by software, please setup the communication condition at first and don't change the communication condition under operating mode.

Step1. Adjusting the Rotary Switch as following diagram, Address is set to the

hexadecimal code, divided into High byte and low byte two groups.

Ex: The high byte turns to 0, the low byte turns to 1 then the address of RS-485 is

16x0+1=1；

Ex: The high byte turns to 1, the low byte turns to 0 then the address of RS-485 is

16x1+0=16.

Fig.11：Setup the address of Rotary Switch on 87P4 CPU module

Note: If you change the address to 00, no matter where is the actual position of DIP

switch, the system parameter will return to default value! (Auto config. On, Checksum off, Baud rate 115200)

Step2. Setup the DIP switch as following description：

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Fig.12：Function description of DIP switch on 87P4 CPU module

Note 1: When parameter is changed, 87Pn will auto rechange the internal

communication parameters or system parameters, if the external control project is running in the same time, it will cause communication error. Thus don’t change communication parameters and system parameter when system is running.

Note 2: if 87Pn’s communication parameter has been changed, the external control

program must to change the related parameters synchronously.

Step3. Communication parameters of I-87K I/O modules:

The communication parameters of 87K I/O modules are Auto-configured by CPU module.

Rule 1: the Baud Rate & Checksum of the I/O modules on 87Pn expansion slot are

always the same as 87Pn CPU module.

(Default: Auto Config.: Enable , Baud Rate: 115200 , Checksum: Disable)

Rule 2: the Net Address of I/O modules on the slot is based on 87Pn CPU module and

increment by 1.

(Ex. 87Pn CPU module=1, Slot0=2, Slot1=3, Slot2= (empty), Slot3=5….)

If there is no module on slot, the Net Address will be reserved. When the communication parameters of 87Pn CPU module are changed, the parameters of I/O module will be changed with the rules.

Auto Config. Enable

Checksum Disable

OFF

Baud Rate 115200

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Chapter 3 Software Configuration

In this chapter, we will use DCON Utility to complete software configuration of the RU-87Pn, please confirm the hardware equipment has connected and communication parameters of 87Pn CPU module has setup completes. (Please refer to Chapter 2)

3.1 Setup RU-87Pn with DCON Utility

3.2

Save & Load 87Pn configure file

3.3

Load & Write configure file

3.4

Operating in off-line mode

3.1 Setup RU-87Pn with DCON Utility

At first, please run DCON Utility then click “COM Port” to select COM Port and baud rate. You can check your PC’s “Device Manager” to know which COM is connecting. Click “OK” to confirm and escape the screen.

You can check your PC’s “Device Manager” to know which COM is connecting.

Fig.13：Run DCON Utility and Module Configuration

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Please click “start search” button to search.

At the first time you can search for “RU-87Pn” only, because the slots of RU-87Pn haven’t completed the configuration. The “[X,X,X,X]” of “Status” means the configuration of that slot is not completed or corrected.

Please click “stop search” to stop the search.

When found RU-87Pn, click to stop search. “[X,X,X,X]” of “Status” means the configuration of that slot is not completed or

Click “RU-87Pn” to setup slots.

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3.1.1 87Pn Auto Config. Enable:

In Fig.12 "Auto Config. ON" expressed that the 87Pn's Auto-Configuration function is "enable", "off" means "disable".

Working Distinction:

If I-87K I/O modules didn’t pass the 87Pn correct setup, and install into expansion slot under “Auto Config. Enable” mode, it will regard as incorrect module. For guarantee system's normal operation, the 87Pn will forbid this module external communication. You can’t search and configure I/O modules directly by DCON Utility.

The “Auto Config. Enable [X,X,X,X]“ in Status column means the module configuration of that slot is not completed or corrected. Click “RU-87P4” and select “Configure Module” to enter configure screen and know the detail settings about module.

Fig.14：When Auto Config. Enable, incorrect module can’t external communication

In 87Pn configure screen, you can see the scanned module name in ”Scanned I/O on Slot“ column. Click "Set As Scanned” button to assign module name and click "configure" to setup the I/O module according to the user demand. Finally click "write to 87Pn" for the settings to take effect.

Fig.15：Click “Write to 87Pn” to complete 87Pn module configuration

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Fig.16：The status after complete the 87Pn module configuration

As above, the I-87K I/O modules on 87Pn expansion slot has configured correctly by "DCON Utility", and then search the module again, you can see the module appear in the search screen. The ”Auto Config. Enable [0,0,0,0]” of “Status”, means “The I/O configuration of each slot is correct. Each plugged I/O module will be listed under the RU-87Pn.

Fig.17：After configuring, you can find out the entire module

If the module passed correct configuration, some day when module damage, you don’t need to shutdown the power, just remove the damaged module and install the same model number of new module. You needn't configure it again, 87Pn will write the previous settings to the module automatically.

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Remove the

damaged

module

Plug in a new

one with the same model

number.

Fig.18：How to complete Auto-Configuration for 87Pn.

3.1.2 87Pn Auto Config. Disable:

Working Distinction:

In 87Pn Auto Config. Disable mode, allow the I-87K I/O modules of expansion slot to external communications. Therefore, when you perform searching by DCON Utility, you could find 87Pn CPU module as well as 87K I/O modules on the expansion slot.

Fig.19：When 87Pn Auto Config.: Disable, all the module can external communication

In 87Pn “Auto Config. Disable”, indicate your hardware device is under “disable” mode. You can’t make any configuration under this mode. the communication parameters of I-87K I/O module which on expansion slot can’t configured by user, it must Auto-Configure by 87Pn, the other usage is the same as the module insert into I-87K4/5/8/9 expansion unit.

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In 87Pn “Auto- Config. Disable” mode, doesn't support Auto-Configuration. When module damage, and replace another same model number the module directly, because of their settings (e.g. Type code) may be different, thus can’t ensure its normal working. The user must use DCON Utility to re-configure based on the setting value, and replies the normal operation.

Note：In DCON Utility search screen, the message in status column of 87Pn

The meaning of “ Auto Config. Enable [0,X,0,0] “ as following description:：

0：Means the module configuration on this slot is successful or have no module. X：Means the module configuration on this slot is uncorrected.

If the status column of 87Pn shows “Auto Config. Enable [0,0,0,0]”, means the “Auto Config.” of DIP switch is switching to the “On”, and the I/O configuration of each slot is correct or has no module.

If the status column of 87Pn shows “Auto Config. Disable [0,0,0,0], means the “Auto Config.” of DIP switch is switching to the “Off”, and the I/O configuration of each slot can initialization success or have no module.

3.2 Save & Load 87Pn Configure file

When using 87Pn operation screen of DCON Utility to configure the I-87K I/O module, DCON Utility will automatically save the necessary information under the installing path “config\”, the file recording some information of related module that will be saved in 87pn, when save as new file, it can be use for system recover and system backup. The related format and detail about configure file, please refer to Appendix D. Here, just description how to save the file as oneself needs and how to load from files.

Note1: When user open the operation interface of 87Pn, if there is the same file in default

path will be deleted.

Note2: Using ”Configure” and ”Write T o 87Pn” functions in 87Pn operation screen of DCON

Utility will automatically save the related data of module of each slot as filename of fixed format and the same path, if user want to use the file as system recover, system backup or remote support, the best way is save the default file as another name to avoid the file been deleted when next time you open the operation interface of 87Pn.

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3.2.1 Save the module command to file:

When all modules has configured properly according to the requirement, because each time entered the configuration screen will delete the default file and re-build, so suggestion to save the settings as another files, if the settings is carelessly changed or need to duplicate the same content of configure, can load in the configure file and write in 87Pn CPU module through operation screen of DCON Utility. The operation steps is very easy, using ”Configure” to setup each I/O module and write the settings to 87Pn, then click ”Save Configuration” button and input the description or notes for this configuration file. Finally, input the file name of this project to complete. Please refer to the description as following diagram.

Fig. 20：Click ”Configure” to enter the configure screen

Fig. 21：Select and setup the measurement range of module

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Fig. 22：Write the settings to RU-87Pn and click “save configuration”

Fig. 23：Save the configuration file

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3.2.2 Load the Configure file

When necessary, you can load the prior configuration file through operation interface of 87pn. This function not only load configuration file, but also load the configuration screen of each module through ”Configure” command, using familiar operation screen to check whether the settings is correct. please refer to Fig.24 for description of operating process.

Fig. 24：Load the settings and check the content of configuration file

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Load configuration and confirm the contents of each module, click ”Write To 87P4” write the configuration to 87Pn CPU module.

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Fig. 25：Confirmed the settings, then write to 87Pn CPU module

3.3 Load & Write configure file

If you sure the contents of configure files is what you need, you can load the configuration and write to 87Pn at the same time. As following diagrams, this function is useful for a lot of copy to other 87Pn (as Fig.26).

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Fig. 26：Load configuration and write to 87Pn CPU module

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3.4 Operating in off-line mode:

The operation in off-line mode means the computer which operate DCON Utility without connect any module of 87Pn, Using DCON Utility to generated and edit the module command for 87Pn requirement, and then write the command file to another computer which connected with 87Pn , this usage is convenient for remote support or system backup. The contents as following Fig.27、Fig.28.

To Configure 87Pn Offline

To Generate Confi

ured file

Fig. 27：Configure and save file in off-line mode

On the other side, DCON Utility loads the

configured file and writes to 87Pn directly.

Fig. 28：Load Configuration and write to 87Pn CPU module in other computer

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Step1 : Select the Module ID, Address, Baudrate and Checksum.

Fig. 29：Off-line operation

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Step2 : Select and configure the I/O module, then save the settings as another file name, or

else next time when you open the 87Pn screen, the previous settings will be deleted.

1 2

Fig. 30：Off-line operation – Configure & Save file

Note: The configure file will be save to C:\ICPDAS\DCON_Utility\for_users

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Step3 : Run DCON Utility in another computer which has connected with 87Pn, load the

settings into DCON Utility and you can press "Configure" button to check the settings has written to 87Pn correctly. Follow the steps, you can complete the function of Auto-Configuration also can write to 87Pn directly after loading configuration. As following diagram:

Fig. 31：Load configure file in another PC

Click “Configure” to check the settings.

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Fig. 32：Write the settings to RU-87Pn

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Chapter 4 Software Development Kits (SDK)

The ICP DAS provides a series of free software development kits, enables the customer to be fast and simply completes the system setup. Related software tools are in the CD, please refer to following diagram:

4.1 DCON DLL

DCON DLL provide program developers to read the program interface which used on control I/O modules, the position of CD place provides a few basic and simple examples, user can understand how to read the control I/O module through the DLL in following examples:

4.1.1 DLL Use Steps

Step 1: Read the basic and important documents

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Readme.txt: contains most basic and important information, including:

 What is DCON DLL  What files are installed on the PC  The directory tree installed on the PC  Demo list

Step 2: Install the DCON DLL by executing:

 CD:\Napdos\Driver\DCON_DLL_New\Setup\setup.exe

After installation, all related information can be found below

Step 3 : Read manuals for how to start

QuickStartManual.pdf:

Explains how to develop your first program using the DLL.

DCON_DLL.pdf explains the following details

 How to include the DLL in VB/VC/Delphi/BCB  How to develop a program in VB/VC/Delphi/BCB  Demo list  Function descriptions and usage

FAQ.pdf:

Gives solutions to frequently asked questions.

Step 4 : Run the demo programs to test the I/O module and learn the functions

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4.1.2 VB Example (Reading an analog input value)

The following is an example of reading analog values from an I-87017 inserted in slot 0 of an 8410/8810.

Step 1: Run the DCON Utility to configure the I/O modules Step 2: Run VB and create a new project (.exe project) Step 3: Add I7000.bas to the project

Step4: Arrange all the components on the form

Step5: Write the program code

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VB Step 3

VB Step 1

VB Step 2

Step 6: Run the project.

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4.2 DCON ActiveX

File Location:

CD:\Napdos\Driver\DCON_ActiveX

Windows 98/NT/2K/XP

Supported OS:

VB/VC/BCB/Delphi

I-7000/8000/87K series

(with DCON protocol)

Supported demos:

Supported module:

ActiveX (ocx) component

DCON ActiveX

4.2.1 Procedure for using the ActiveX

Step 1: Read the basic and important documents

Readme.txt: contains most basic and important information, including:

 What is DCON ActiveX  What files are installed on the PC  The directory tree installed on the PC  Demo list

WhatsNew.txt: contains most basic and important information, including:

 Bugs fixed  Demos added or modified  Updated ActiveX (ocx) details

Step 2: Install the DCON DLL by executing:

 CD:\Napdos\Driver\DCON_ActiveX_New\Setup\setup.exe

After installation, all related information can be found below

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Step 3: Read manuals for how to start.

InstallOCX.pdf:

Explains how to install/uninstall the ActiveX (ocx) component in VB/VC/Delphi/BCB

DCON_ActiveX.pdf explains the following details:

 How to include the ActiveX(ocx) in VB/VC/Delphi/BCB  How to develop a program in VB/VC/Delphi/BCB  Demo list  Function descriptions and usage

Step 4: Run the demo programs to test the I/O module and learn the functions

4.2.2 VB Example (Reading an analog input value)

The following is an example of reading analog values from an I-87017 inserted in slot 0 of an 8410/8810.

Step 1: Run the DCON Utility to configure the I/O module Step 2: Run VB and create a new project (.exe project) Step 3: Add the ActiveX (ocx) component to the project

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Step 4 : Arrange all the components on the form

Step 5: Write the program code

VB Step 2

VB Step 3

VB Step 1

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Step 6: Run the Project

4.3 DCON LabVIEW

4.3.1 Procedure for using DCON_LabVIEW

DCON LabVIEW

Bundled driver for LabVIEW

Supported module: I-7000/8000/87K Series (With DCON Protocol) Supported OS: Windows 98/NT/2K/XP File Location: CD: \Napdos\Driver\DCON_Labview

Step 1 : Install the DCON LabVIEW by executing:

 CD:\Napdos\Driver\ DCON_Labview\ DCON_Labview.exe

After installation, the related information can be found as below:

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8000 Demo: Demo programs for I-8000 I/O modules.

8000.llb: LabVIEW library contains all sub-vi for I-8000 I/O modules CallDLLinLabVIEW.pdf: Explains how to call a sub-vi of in LabVIEW. DCON_DLL.pdf: Descriptions of all sub-function in DCON_DLL.

Step 2: Create a new LabVIEW program. Refer the DCON_DLL.pdf about detail

description of the sub-vi and where to select the sub-vi in various library of DCON_LabVIEW.

Step3: Select the sub-vi form Functions Palette >> Select a VI…

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4.3.2 LabVIEW Example (Reading multi-channel analog Input value)

Step4 : Select the target *.lib file (LabVIEW library file)

Step5 : Select the desired sub-vi

Step6 : Put the icon of selected sub-vi on Block Diagram, refer the “Help” >> “Show Help”

or “DCON_DLL.pdf” in step1 for detail.

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Step7 : Draw the data flow of sub-vi.

4.3.3 LabVIEW Demo Program (Reading multi-channel analog input value)

Step 1: Select the appropriate demo program (ex. AnalogInAll.vi) by the name

according with module’s function (ex. I-8017 / AI ).

Step2: Set the parameters

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You could also refer the “Help”>>”Show Context Help” for getting the simple description of those parameters.

Step3 : Run the Demo.

4.4 DCON InduSoft

DCON InduSoft

Bundled driver for InduSoft

Supported module: I-7000/8000/87K Series (With DCON Protocol) Supported OS: Windows 98/NT/2K/XP/CE File Location: CD: \Napdos\Driver\DCON_InduSoft

4.4.1 Procedure for using the InduSoft bundled driver

Step 1: Read the basic and important documents

Readme.txt: contains the basic and important information, including:

 Files on the shipped CD

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Reversion.txt: contains the reversion information, including

 Bugs fixed  New modules supported

Step 2: Install the InduSoft bundled driver by executing

 CD:\Napdos\Driver\DCON_InduSoft\Setup\setup.exe

Step 3: Read the manuals describing how to start

 The DCON.pdf user’s manual describes how to use the InduSoft bundled driver

Step 4: Run the demo programs (ICPDriverTest.zip) to test I/O modules and learn the

functions

4.4.2 InduSoft Example (Reading an analog input value)

The following is an example of reading analog values from an I-87018 inserted in slot 0 of an 8410/8810.

Step 1: Run the DCON Utility to configure the I/O modules Step 2: Run InduSoft and create a new project Step 3: Include the DCON driver

Step 4: 設定 DCON 驅動程式

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Step 5 : Insert tags to connect to I/O modules

The address format is [Address : Module ID : Slot : Channel]

Step6 : Arrange all the components on the form

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Step7: Double click the text box to assign a tag to it.

Step8 : Run the project

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Modbus embedded controller ISaGRAF embedded controller

Supported OS:

Windows 98/NT/2K/XP/CE File Location: CD:\Napdos\NapOPCSvr

NAP OPC Server

OPC Server

Supported Module: I-7000/8000/87K Series (With DCON Protocol)

4.5 NAP OPC Server

OPC (OLE for Process Control) is the first standard resulting from the collaboration of a number of leading worldwide automation suppliers working in cooperation with Microsoft. Originally based on Microsoft's OLE COM (component object model) and DCOM (distributed component object model) technologies, the specification defined a standard set of objects, interfaces and methods for use in process control and manufacturing automation applications to facilitate interoperability. The COM/DCOM technologies provided the framework for software products to be developed. There are now hundreds of OPC Data.

4.5.1 Procedure for using the OPC Server

Step 1: Read the basic and important documents

Readme.txt: contains the basic and important information, including

 Files on the shipped CD

Reversion.txt: contains the reversion information, including

 Bugs fixed  New modules supported

Step 2: Install the OPC Server by executing

 CD:\Napdos\NapOPCSvr\NapOPCServer.exe

Note: If there is an older version of Nap OPC Server installed on the PC, It must be

uninstalled before installing the new version.

Step 3: Read the manuals describing how to start

 The NapOPCSvr.pdf is the user’s manual describing how to use the OPC

Server

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4.5.2 OPC Server Example (Reading an analog input value)

The following is an example of reading analog values from an I-87018 inserted in slot 0 of an 8410/8810.

Step 1: Run the DCON Utility to configure the I/O modules Step 2: Run the OPC Server to search for I/O modules on COM1

Step 3: Save the configuration and close the OPC Server Step 4: Run SCADA software to connect to the OPC Server

The OPC Server user’s manual lists the procedures for the following SCADA software:

■ LabVIEW

■ National ■ WIZCON

■ iFix ■ InduSoft ■ Citect

Please refer to “Chapter 4 Connecting to the OPC Server” for more details.

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Appendix A : Dimension

A.1 – RU-87P1

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A.2 – RU-87P2

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A.3 – RU-87P4

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A.4 – RU-87P8

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Appendix B : Compare RU-87Pn with I-87Kn

Note: I-87K I/O module has divides into the high profile (new version) and the low

profile (old version) two kinds, only I-87K high profile series I/O modules can support Hot Swap and Auto-Configuration function correctly.

RU-87Pn & I-87Kn I/O unit comparison

Supported

RU-87Pn with Auto

Config. Enable

RU-87Pn with Auto

Config. Disable

I-87Kn

I-87K Low Profile module -- --

☺

I-87K High Profile module

☺ ☺ ☺

I-87K module Hot Swap

☺ ☺

Auto- Communication

parameter Setup

☺ ☺

Auto-Configuration

☺

-- --

High Profile

Low Profile

66.7

87.46

102.14

81.08

Fig. 33：I-87K high/low profile series I/O modules

Please refer to web page :

http://www.icpdas.com/products/PAC/I-8000/8000_IO_modules.htm

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Appendix C : Solution for 87K I/O module on the slot

As following table, you can accord the error code and LED lamp status to find out the problem solution.

Click the name “RU-87P4” entering the operation screen to know the settings of 87Pn and the status detected by 87Pn CPU, the module status code in "Slot Configuration Slot" column means the different error message.

When insert the module on the expansion slot of 87Pn, the same time 87Pn CPU will detect the module name and respond the status of interacting between 87Pn and module. As following diagram, the search result only find out the RU-87P4 and a 87019R which on slot 0, the Status column shows Auto Config. Enable [0,0,X,X]

Fig. 35：DCON Utility shows the status of 87Pn expansion slot

Fig. 34：The search result between 87Pn and modules

You may click "Help" to inquire the solution and the meaning of error code.

Table 1 : The Error Code in Auto Config. Enable mode

Error Code

Slot LED

(Red)

Status Description Solution

00H Dark (ok)

OK OK None

1. There is a module scanned in this empty setting slot.

1. Remove the module

01H

Flashing

(Warning)

Module scanned in Empty Slot

2. The first time to setup, no initial value.

Reconfigure it with DCON Utility.

1. Click "Set As Scanned" button and configure module again

2. Click "Write To 87Pn" button to write settings to 87Pn.

Configure failure:

02H

Flashing

(Warning)

Commands

not

comparable

This is a 87K I/O module firmware compatibility problem . Some commands at this slot might be too new for this old firmware of 87K I/O module, but it is not serious for system operation.

1. Check the I-87K I/O module's firmware.

* Run DCON UtilityTerminalDCON command Line

setup Baud RateCommand: $AAF (EX. 01F) Send

* You can see the version, Respond=!01A1.9

2. Update the 87K I/O module with a new firmware

version.

Configure failure:

03H

Bright

(Error)

Configuration

Failed

Some commands are not supported by this 87K I/O module and this error will be serious for system operation.

1. Check the 87K I/O module firmware

2. Update the 87K I/O module with a new firmware

version.

Configure failure:

04H

Bright

(Error)

wrong

Configuration

format

The format of configured commands is wrong for DCON Protocol.

1. Run DCON Utility.

2. Click the "Write To 87Pn" button to write the settings to

87Pn CPU again.

05H Bright Read

The memory data is failed：

1. Run DCON Utility.

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(Error) Configuration

failed

The configured commands are wrong for DCON Protocol.

2. Click the "Write To 87Pn" button to write the settings to

87Pn CPU again.

06H

Bright

(Error)

Can not find

module

he configured module at this slot has been

removed. It is empty now.

1. Please insert a correct module as previous configured

one.

2. Or configure with DCON Utility as "Empty" and click the

"Write To 87Pn" button to write the configuration to 87Pn CPU.

Configure failure:

07H

Bright

(Error)

Incorrect

module name

The module inserted in this slot is not the

same as previous configured.

The insert & configure module name are different, insert the correct one or run the DCON Utility to modify the settings accord with the module name.

Configure failure:

08H

Bright

(Error)

Internal INIT*

pin failed

The INIT Pin is failed to connect with the GND and module failed to initialize.

1. Please restart the power to initialize to I/O module

2. If it still failed to initialize, send it back to factory to

check.

Note: RU-87Pn only supports high profile 87K I/O

modules.

09H

Bright

(Error)

Module

address over

255 (FFh)

The module address is over 255 (FFh).

The maximum address of

87P1 is 254 (FEh) 87P2 is 253 (FDh) 87P4 is 251 (FBh)

87P8 is 247 (F7h)

0AH

Bright

(Error)

The command count saved to 87Pn is not the same as DCON

Utility

This error might be caused by following reasons.

1. Command length error.

2. Command checksum error.

3. Communication error during the process of writing commands to 87Pn.

Please configure this 87K I/O module with DCON Utility, and click the "Write To 87Pn" button to write the configuration to 87Pn CPU again.

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Table 2 : The Error Code in Auto Config. Disable mode

Error Code

Slot LED

(Red)

Status Description Solution

80H Dark (ok) Initialize ok setup success None

81H

Bright

(Error)

Internal INIT*

pin failed

he INIT Pin is failed to connect with the

GND and module failed to initialize.

If it still fails after restart the 87Pn many times, please send the 87K I/O module back to factory to check.

82H

Bright

(Error)

Module

address over

255 (FFh)

The module address is over 255 (FFh).

The maximum address of

87P1 is 254 (FEh) 87P2 is 253 (FDh) 87P4 is 251 (FBh) 87P8 is 247 (F7h)

You can see the LED signals on 87Pn CPU module to know whether the 87Pn is operating properly. Please refer to appendix.

Auto Config. LED

(Green)

S.RDY LED

(Green)

Slot Status LED (Red)

Auto Config. Enable

No Error Always ON Always OFF Warning Always ON Flash

Failed

Always ON

Flash Always ON

Auto Config. Disable

No Error Always ON Always OFF

Failed

Always OFF

Flash Always ON

Appendix D : Description For ini Files

While you save the configuration file, the DCON Utility will save as .ini file. The default path of file as below :

C:\ICPDAS\DCON_Utility\for_users

The INI file explains as follows:

[SYSTEM] UNIT=87P1

[COMMENTS] Date Time=2007/6/1 下午 02:30:41

Description=This is a demo for 87P1

[Slot0 Comments] ID=87017R MODULE_CONFIG= Net Address=> 2 Baud Rate=> 115200 Type Code=> [0D] +/- 20 mA Format=> Engineering Format

CHANNEL_ENABLE_STATUS= &h0F

********************************************* [Slot0] ID=87017R TOTAL=2 C00=25020D0A2021F

Section 1: Unit Name

Section 2: Created date time and description for configuration file.

Section 3: Description for each slot module’s configuration.

Section 4: The Configuration Commands for each slot.

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Appendix E : Frame Ground

Electronic circuits are constantly vulnerable to Electro-Static Discharge (ESD), which become worse in a continental climate area. Some I-7000, M-7000 and I-8000 series modules feature a new design for the frame ground, which provides a path for bypassing ESD, allowing enhanced static protection (ESD) capability and ensures that the module is more reliable.

The following options will provide a better protection for the module:

The RU-87Pn controller has a metallic board attached to the back of the plastic basket as shown in the Figure 36 below. When mounted to the DIN rail, connect the DIN rail to the earth ground because the DIN rail is in contact with the upper frame ground as shown in the Figure 36 below

DIN-Rail Clips

Frame Ground

Connect to the Earth Ground

Fig. 36：Frame Ground & Earth Ground

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Appendix F : Application of RS-485 Network

The RS-485 length can be up to 4000 ft or 1.2 km over a single set of twisted –pair cables, if the RS-485 network is over 4000 ft or 1.2Km, the RS-485 repeater must be added to extend the RS-485 network.

F.1: Basic RS-485 network

The basic component of the RS-485 network consist of a Master Controller (or using a PC as Host controller), and some RS-485 devices.

F.2: Daisy chain RS-485 network

All RS-485 devices are wired directly to the main wire, If the network is up to 1.2 Km, it will need a repeater (I-7510) to extend the network.

F.3: Star type RS-485 network

There are branches along the main wire. In this case, it is better to have a repeater to isolate or filter the noise that is made by devices

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There is a better choice to use 7513 as a RS-485 hub on start type network

F.4: Random RS-485 network

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