IntesisBox Modbus Server-DALI Installation Manual

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Safety Instructions

WARNING

Installation Instructions

Configuration and Setup

Use the software LinkBoxMB to configure IntesisBox. Follow User’s Manual instructions for detail on the configuration process.

See instructions to download and install the latest version of LinkBoxMB and its
user's manual at

http://www.intesis.com/down/mb/linkboxmb.html

 IntesisBox must be installed by accredited electrician or similar technical personnel, following all the safety instructions

given here, and in accordance always with the country legislation for installation of electric equipment.

 IntesisBox can not be installed outdoors or exposed to direct solar radiation, water, high relative humidity or dust.
 IntesisBox must only be installed in a restricted access location.
 In case of wall mount, fix firmly IntesisBox on a not vibrating surface following the instructions below.
 In case of DIN rail mount fix IntesisBox properly to the DIN rail following the instructions below.
 Mounting on DIN rail inside a metallic cabinet properly connected to earth is recommended.
 Disconnect always power of any wires before manipulating and connecting them to IntesisBox.
 Respect always the expected polarity of power and communication cables when connecting them to IntesisBox.
 Supply always a correct voltage to power IntesisBox, within voltage range admitted (230Vac +/ -10%).
 This device was designed for installation in an enclosure. To avoid electrostatic discharge to the unit in environments with

static levels above 4 kV precautions should be taken when the device is mounted outside an enclosure. When working in
an enclosure (ex. making adjustments, setting switches etc.) typical anti-static precautions should be observed before
touching the unit

Follow carefully this safety and installation instructions. Improper work may lead to serious harmful for your
health and also may damage seriously the IntesisBox and/or any other equipment connected to it.

 Disconnect the mains power and power of any bus or communication cable before connecting it to IntesisBox.
 Mount IntesisBox on the wall or DIN rail following the instruction given below, respecting the safety instructions given

above.

 Connect the mains power cable to the supply voltage terminal block of IntesisBox.
 Circuit-breaker must be used before the mains power cable. Rating 250V-6A
 Connect the communication cables to IntesisBox, see details on the user's manual.
 Power IntesisBox and the rest of devices connected to it.
 After power-on, DALI bus LED (at the left side of DALI connector) should be ON, signalling that there is DALI bus voltage.

If DALI bus LED is OFF, you should check the DALI communication line for a possible short-circuit.

 If your DALI installation is already operative, communication at DALI side can be tested by pressing the DALI test button:

 Pressing once the button, the ballasts will switch ON (DALI led will start flashing)
 Pressing again the button, the ballasts will switch OFF (DALI led will toggle to ON)
 Pressing again the button, the ballasts will switch ON, and remain ON until their value is changed from Modbus side

(DALI led will toggle to OFF, signaling that the test has ended).

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Wall mounting

1. Separate the fixing clips in the bottom of the box, pushing them to the outside until hearing the "click"
which indicates that now the clips are in position for wall mount, see in the figure below.

2. Drill 3 holes in the wall following as a guide the distances shown below. Use the holes of the clips
to fix the box in the wall, using screws.

DIN rail mounting

With the clips of the box in their original position, insert first the box in the upper edge of the DIN rail. Then insert
the box in the down part of the rail, using a small screwdriver, following the steps in the figure below.

Bottom view of the box

Clips in their original position, for DIN-rail mounting

Clips in wall-mount position

Top view of the box

97,5 mm

114 mm

Ø 3 mm

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79 mm

DIN Rail

(EN60715 TH35)

1 2 3

Side view of the box

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Connections

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Notes:

1. DALI connection: Connect DALI bus to the DALI connector of IntesisBox. IntesisBox provides 15Vdc (+/-2%) DALI voltage to the bus.

2. Modbus connection. Only one Modbus connection type can be used simultaneously: Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU EIA485, or Modbus RTU EIA232,

this must be configured within LinkBoxMB software.

 Modbus TCP: Connect the cable coming from the Modbus TCP master device to the connector ETH of IntesisBox, use a crossover

ethernet CAT5 cable if connecting directly to the Modbus TCP master device, or an straight ethernet CAT5 cable if connecting to a switch
or hub of the LAN of the building. If connecting using the LAN of the building contact the network administrator and make sure that
TCP/IP traffic and the TCP port used (502 by default) are allowed through all the LAN path.

 Modbus RTU EIA485: Connect the EIA485 bus to the connector Modbus RTU EIA485 of IntesisBox. Respect the polarity. Remember the

characteristics of the standard EIA485 bus: maximum distance of 1200 meters, maximum 32 device connected, and a 120 ohms
terminator resistor in each end of the bus. IntesisBox comes with an internal bus biasing circuit which incorporates internal bus terminator
resistor, and thus if you connect IntesisBox in one end of the bus then it is not necessary to install additional 120 ohms resistor in that
end.

 Modbus RTU EIA232: Connect the serial EIA232 cable coming from the Modbus RTU master device to the Modbus RTU EIA232

connector of IntesisBox, this is a male DB9 connector (DTE) in which only lines TX, RX and GND are used, see pinout details in the
user's manual. Respect the maximum distance of 15 meters for this EIA232 line.

3. Use the software LinkBoxMB to configure IntesisBox, either by Ethernet or PC Console port. Consult user's manual for details.

DALI Bus

See Note 1

Alimentación

230V ac

PC Console

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N L

POWER

230VAC 6W

DALI

Modbus RTU

master EIA232

See Note 2

Console Cable 1,8 m.
Standard DB9 Female ­DB9 Male. Supplied with
IntesisBox

LinkBoxMB

Only needed for
configuration, also it can
be done using Ethernet

See Note 3

Modbus RTU

master EIA485

See Note 2

Ethernet
Modbus TCP

ModBusTCP master

(and IntesisBox configuration)

See Note 2

- +

Modbus RTU

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Technical characteristics

Enclosure

Plastic, type PC (UL 94 V-0).
Dimensions: 159mm 105mm x 58mm.

Color

Light Grey / RAL 7035.

Supply Voltage

230Vac +/-10% 6W
(3-pole plug-in terminal block – line, neutral and earth)

Terminal wiring
(for power supply
and low-voltage
signals)

Per terminal: solid wires or stranded wires (twisted or with
ferrule)
1 core: 0.5mm2… 2.5mm2
2 cores: 0.5mm2… 1.5mm2
3 cores: not permitted

Mounting

Wall.
DIN rail EN60715 TH35.

DALI bus power
source

15Vdc +/-2% 250mA.
(DALI bus is powered from IntesisBox)

DALI port

1 x DALI electrically isolated (2-pole plug-in terminal block). SELV

Ethernet port
(Modbus TCP,
device config)

1 x Ethernet 10Base-T (RJ45).
Modbus RTU ports

1 x Serial EIA232 (DB9 male DTE). SELV
1 x Serial EIA485 (Plug-in screw terminal block 2 poles). SELV

LED indicators

1 x Power indicator.
2 x DALI activity (Tx, Rx).
2 x Ethernet link & activity (LNK, ACT).
2 x Modbus RTU serial port activity (Tx, Rx).
1 x DALI bus power
1 x DALI test1

Push buttons

1 x DALI test1

Console port

EIA232. DB9 female connector (DCE). SELV

Configuration

Via Ethernet or serial console port.2

Firmware

Allows upgrades via console port.

Operational
temperature

0°C to +60°C

Operational
humidity

25-90% at 50ºC, non condensing
Protection

IP20 (IEC60529).

RoHS conformity

Compliant with RoHS directive (2002/95/CE).

Norms and
standards

CE conformity to EMC directive (2004/108/EC) and Low-voltage
directive (2006/95/EC)
EN 61000-6-2
EN 61000-6-3
EN 60950-1
EN 50491-3

1

DALI test push-button and LED are meant to perform a quick test of your DALI line and connected ballasts.

2

Standard cable DB9male-DB9female 1,8 meters long is supplied with the device for connection to a PC COM port for

configuring and monitoring the device using the serial port (Ethernet is also possible). The configuration software, compatible
with Windows® operating systems, is also supplied.

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Dimensions

External dimensions

Free space recommended in the install location of the device, with spacing enough for external connections.

AC mains

power

DALI port

159 mm

105 mm

58 mm

Ethernet port

Serial console

port

Modbus RTU
EIA232/EIA485

167 mm

130 mm

100 mm