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This is the user’s manual for the Moore Industries
NET Concentrator System (NCS), a modular family
that provides a link between dispersed field-mounted
process monitoring/control equipment and the control
room. The NCS can transport just a few, or hundreds,
of process signals between the field or plant floor
and your control room on a single communications
network.
The NET Concentrator System is any combination of
one or more Interface Modules with one or more I/O
modules. Each Interface Module and its I/O modules
is termed a station. A network of one or more stations
are called a system.
Any combination of input and output modules may
be used within a NET Concentrator System network.
Power for two input/output modules is supplied by
the Interface Module, up to eight additional units can
be powered by adding a NET Concentrator System
Power Module (CPM). Each Interface module can
support a total of 16 I/O modules. Two CPMs would
be required to supply power to 16 modules.
About this Manual
Wherever you see a “Note”, “Caution”, or
“WARNING ” pay particular attention.
• A “Note” provides information to help you
avoid minor inconveniences during calibration,
installation, or operation of the NCS.
• A “Caution” provides information on steps to take
in avoiding procedures and practices that could risk
damage to the NCS or other equipment.
• A “WARNING ” provides information on steps to
take in avoiding procedures and practices that
could pose safety risks to personnel.
Intro Figure 1. The NET Concentrator System connects a variety of Field Devices to Your Controller
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The Interface Modules
The Interface Module is the focal unit of the NET
Concentrator System and exchanges data between
connected to I/O modules and the outside world.
It regularly scans I/O modules for process and
diagnostics data and maintains its own database for
quick access from two independent MODBUS RTU
ports, or via MODBUS/TCP. Upon power-up, the
Interface Module automatically detects all I/O modules
connected, and uploads data needed from each
module in order to begin scanning.
All Interface Modules provide various services
including the following: data logger, system time, user
account management, ISaGRAF soft PLC, etc. Some
features vary based upon the specific NCS Interface
Module.
There are a number of dierent Interface Modules
available to use with the NET Concentrator System,
some are standalone, equipped with on-board inputs,
where as others require external I/O modules. For
in-depth information regarding each of the Interface
Modules’ unique features refer to the corresponding
Interface Modules’ user’s manual.
I/O Modules
The NCS has Input and Output modules which
handle a wide range of signal input and control output
possibilities:
• Current
• Voltage
• Discrete
• Relay
• RTD
• Thermocouple
• Resistance
• Potentiometer
To accommodate changing site requirements, I/O
modules can be added or removed from an NCS
station at any time.
For more information refer to the I/O Module Section.
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Architectures
NET Concentrator System networks are made up of
one or more stand-alone stations consisting of one
Interface Module, combined with Input and/or Output
modules. The NCS will work in both Peer-to-Host
Systems acting as a Slave or Master and in
Peer-to-Peer Systems. Each port of the Interface
Module can be congured independently to allow
multiple network architectures.
Peer-to-Host Systems
(NCS as MODBUS Slave)
Peer-to-Host systems provide a cost-eective method
to transfer monitoring and control signals to and
from a host DCS-, PLC- or PC-based system. In
this architecture, NET Concentrator System stations
are distributed along an Ethernet (MODBUS/TCP)
or MODBUS RTU serial network. Once the data
is delivered to the host system, third-party HMI or
SCADA software packages can be used to create user
interface strategies that may include data acquisition,
alarm summary and management, data logging and
reporting, historical data collection and trending, and
supervisory control functions.
Peer-to-Peer Systems
(NCS as MODBUS Peer)
In this architecture, NCS stations are used to
“concentrate” analog and discrete monitoring
and control signals onto a digital data link. This
dramatically reduces the cost of transmitting multiple
signals long distances by eliminating the need for
costly point-to-point wiring.
Note:
MODBUS RTU Peer-to-Peer Systems can be
configured using NCS Config software.
Peer-to-Peer Systems using the MODBUS/TCP
(Ethernet) port require ICS Triplex ISaGRAF control
software (available from Moore Industries).
Matching Pairs*—NCS Peer-to-Peer Systems are
typically comprised of NCS station pairs, with the
signals from an Input Module within a station sending
signals to an Output Module within another station
(such as one on the opposite side of the data link).
Free Channel Mapping*—Alternatively, each NCS
input/output channel in a Peer-to-Peer System can
be mapped (assigned) to any other channel within a
system.
Peer-to-Host Systems
(NCS as MODBUS Master)
One or both of the MODBUS RTU ports can be
congured as MODBUS master ports. This allows the
NCS to poll other MODBUS RTU slaves with all of the
network polling functions of a typical MODBUS master.
This mode is not available on the MODBUS/TCP port.
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Send One Signal to Multiple Locations*—One
channel can also be assigned to any number of other
channels should multiple identical representations
of an input or output signal be required at dierent
locations.
Peer-to-Peer mode may be used on a single port,
leaving the other free for operation in Master or Slave
mode. Using both ports for Peer-to-Peer allows a
failover mechanism to be used which provides for
network redundancy. For more information on each
mode please see the relevant sections later in this
manual.
* Ethernet Peer-to-Peer Systems are accomplished using the EMM Interface Module
combined with ICS Triplex ISaGRAF control software (available from Moore Industries).
MODBUS RTU Peer-to-Peer Systems are configured via the EMM Interface Module internal
Internet Explorer Web browser or using the Moore Industries software package called NCS
Config.
The Ethernet and MODBUS Interface Module (EMM)
provides both MODBUS/TCP and RTU interfaces. It
replaces the legacy EIM and MIM Interface Modules,
combining the functionality of both EIM and MIM. It
also provides additional features such as acting as a
MODBUS master.
Simultaneous Dual MODBUS RTU and
Ethernet Communications
The Interface Module communicates data using dual
MODBUS RTU data links and standard Ethernet.
Dual MODBUS RTU Networks—When the
Interface Module uses MODBUS RTU for
communications, each of its two MODBUS ports
can be set up as a master or as a slave. The ports
can also be set up identically to provide network
redundancy. Up to 64 (32 per MODBUS port) NCS
stations and/or third-party MODBUS devices can be
distributed throughout a plant multidropped on the
dual MODBUS RS-485 data links (without repeaters).
Depending on the type of expansion I/O modules
used, a station can accommodate just a few or as
many as 128 points when using expansion I/O. With
repeaters, additional Interface Module stations and
MODBUS devices can be added to a system.
Ethernet (IEEE 802.3) Communications—The
number of Interface Module stations that can be used
on an Ethernet (MODBUS/TCP) network is limited
only by the architecture of a specic network (taking
into account the physical limitations of Ethernet).
Standard industrial Ethernet switches or hubs are
available to interconnect large numbers of Interface Module stations. Ethernet switches also minimize
message collisions, improving determinism in the
Ethernet network.
I/O Modules
The EMM Interface Module integrates with any of the
NET Concentrator System’s analog, temperature,
discrete and relay I/O modules. Using just one
Interface Module with I/O modules, up to 128 signal
inputs and outputs can be transmitted long distances
on one low cost data link.
Configuration
The EMM stores web browser-based software
internally which is used to configure and retrieve
information for the NCS station. Operating parameters
can be changed over the intranet (or internet) from
any PC, with proper security password clearance. The
NCS station can also be set up using Intelligent PC
Configuration Software.
Transition from Legacy
NCS Devices
The EMM replaces the EIM (Ethernet Interface
Module) and MIM (MODBUS Interface Module). There
are a few minor differences to note which are detailed
in Appendix A.
Data Logger
A user-configurable data logger stores up to 64,000
total samples in a circular First In, First Out (FIFO)
buffer in RAM. The most recent 18,000 samples
are stored in battery-backed RAM. The data log
is accessible as a .csv file (Microsoft® Excel®
compatible) via the Ethernet interface.
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EMM Module Figure 1. NET Concentrator System stations consist of one Interface Module combined with up to 16 Input/Output Modules
EMM Station
Dual, Independent
MODBUS RTU
(RS-485) Ports
(Dual MODBUS
Master Capability)
Ethernet
Port
(10/100Base-T)
Analog Input, Analog Output
I/O Modules
Available I/O Modules
Temperature Input
Discrete Input, Relay Output
Up to 16
I/O
Per NCS Station
Module
Number
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EMM Station
EMM Station
EMM Station
(MODBUS Slave Device)
ETHERNET
Module
Number
Ethernet
Switch
Additional
EMM
Stations
NETWORK
DCS, PLC or PC
with HMI/SCADA
(MODBUS/TCP or
OPC Compatible)
MODBUS RTU
HOST
Third-Party MODBUS
Device or System
(MODBUS Slave Device)
DCS, PLC or PC
with HMI/SCADA
Module
Module
Number
Module
Number
Number
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Communi-
cations
Performance
ETHERNET
Ethernet Port:
10/100Base-T supports
speeds up to 100Mb/sec
Connection Type:
Standard RJ-45
Protocol Type:
MODBUS/TCP
MODBUS Type: Two
independently configurable
RS-485 ports (according to
EIA-485, 1993)
Protocol Type:
MODBUS RTU
Baud Rates: 1200, 2400,
4800, 9600, 19.2k, 38.4k
and 57.6k (user-selectable;
default is 9600)
Parity: Even, Odd or No
Parity (1 stop bit, fixed;
default is No Parity)
Device Address: 1-255
(Default is 1)
Character Timeout:
5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200 and
255 character times (userselectable; factory set to 1.5
character times MODBUS
RTU standard default)
Response Delay:
5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200 and
255 character times (userselectable; factory set to 0
delay)
Data Access Time:
Time to detect or effect a
change in an I/O signal from
a MODBUS master polling a
EMM is the sum of 3 timing
components:
1. Network Communication
Time: Depends on network
architecture and traffic. For
a PC locally networked to a
EMM, this time is negligible
2. Scan Time: Time required
by the EMM to scan realtime data in all I/O modules
connected to it (see Module Scan Time specification for
each expansion I/O module
type and add times for each
I/O module connected to
the EMM)
Performance
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Status and
Fault
Indicators
3. Signal Response Time:
Time to convert between
physical I/O and digital
signals (see specification for
specific I/O type)
Isolation: 1000Vrms
between case, input, output,
each MODBUS port, each
discrete input channel and
power, continuous, and
will withstand a 1500Vac
dielectric strength test
for one minute (with no
breakdown). 500Vrms
between analog input
channels.
Power Supply:
20-30VDC
Power Consumption:
24VDC power input, 5W
max.(13W max. with 2 I/O
modules connected)
System:
READY: Green when ready;
Off when not ready
STATUS: Green when OK;
Red when not OK
Ethernet:
(2 LED model)
LINK/ACT:This LED
indicates transmit and
receive activity in addition to
the status of the Link. The
LED will be ON when Link
is good. It will blink when
the transmitter or receiver is
active.
SPEED: This LED is
ON when the Ethernet
connection is 100 Mb/s and
OFF when it is 10 Mb/s.
(3 LED Model)
LINK: Green LED indicates
a network link is present
RX: Flashes green in
response to data reception
TX: Flashes green
in response to data
transmission
MODBUS:
TX1: Green blinks when
Transmit activity on
MODBUS 1 occurs;
Off when no Transmit activity
on MODBUS 1;
RX1: Green blinks when
Status
and Fault
Indicators
(continued)
Data Logger
Ambient
Conditions
Weight
Receive activity on
MODBUS 1 occurs; Off
when no Receive activity
on MODBUS 1; Green solid
when MODBUS 1 connection
reversed
TX2: Green blinks when
Transmit activity on MODBUS
2 occurs; Off when no
Transmit activity on MODBUS
2
RX2: Green blinks when
Receive activity on
MODBUS 2 occurs; Off
when no Receive activity
on MODBUS 2; Green solid
when MODBUS 1 connection
reversed
Records up to 64,000
time-stamped data points;
minimum sample period,
100msec; maximum sample
period, 24 hour
Real Time Clock (RTC):
±1 minute/month (when not
using SNTP to synchronize to
a network time server);
Non-volatile memory
holds time-stamped data;
measurement parameters are
software configurable; 18,000
data points stored in BBRAM
Operating Range:
-40°C to +85°C
(-40°F to +185°F)
Storage Range:
-40°C to +85°C
(-40°F to +185°F)
Relative Humidity:
0-95%, non-condensing
Ambient Temperature
Effect: 0.01% of maximum
span/°C
RFI/EMI Protection:
20V/m@80-1000MHz, 1kHz
AM when tested according to
EN61326 with errors of 0.5%
or span or less
Normal Mode: 60dB
typical@20mA peak-to-peak,
50/60Hz
1. Terminal blocks can accommodate 14-22 AWG solid wiring.
2. Your input power requirement will depend upon your unit’s conguration.
Terminal
P1
P2
Ground
A1
B1
Shield 1
A2
B2
Shield 2
N/A
N/A
ETHERNET
Note:
Earlier Models have a dierent DIN latch but overall
dimensions are the same and both versions are
interchangeable.
Earlier models (before 2018) have 3 Ethernet LEDs
Description
Positive Input
Negative Input
Ground Terminal
MODBUS RTU Port 1
MODBUS RTU Port 2
Ethernet RJ-45 Input Connection
USB connection (reserved for future use)
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NCS Configuration
NET Concentrator System Conguration
This Section Contains the following:
NCS System Configuration
Configuring Ethernet Settings
Interface Module Web Server
PC Configuration Program
Configuring MODBUS Ports
Data Logger
Security
User Accounts
Configuring System Time
ISaGRAF Control Engine
Upgrading Firmware and Web pages
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NCS System Conguration
Each station in an NCS system is configured
separately. Two methods can be used to configure
the NCS Station, the rst is using Internet Explorer to
access web pages served by the Interface Module, the
second is the PC-based NCS Conguration Program.
Both conguration methods require an Ethernet
connection to the Interface Module.
Conguring Ethernet Settings
Conguring your Interface Module for your local area
network (LAN) is the rst step in this process. Our
Network Address Conguration (NAC) Client software
will help you congure the Interface Module properly.
Begin by installing the NAC Client software onto your
PC.
Installing the NAC Client
To install the software, insert the Interface Solution
Conguration Tools and Installation Manuals CD
into the CD drive of a Windows® equipped PC.
Open the CD/Conguration Software and Tools/
NCS Conguration Tools/NCS Ethernet NAC Client
Software and run the Moore NAC program, then use
the setup program to install the NAC Client. The
setup program may require you to upgrade certain
Windows® components before it will install.
Fixed Network Settings or DHCP
To use the any of the Interface Modules on a given
Ethernet network, three settings must be congured–
IP address, gateway and subnet mask. The
Interface Module comes with DHCP (Dynamic Host
Conguration Protocol) enabled, allowing the network
settings to be acquired automatically when the NCS
Station is connected to a network with a DHCP server.
If connected to a network without a DHCP server,
xed network settings must be congured in the
Interface Module.
Note:
If the Interface Module is using DHCP at start up, the
network address information displayed in the list box
is how the server is currently congured. When you
double-click to open the Edit window, the network
settings boxes are disabled. You cannot set the IP
address, subnet mask or gateway address manually
if DHCP is enabled.
Caution:
The use of DHCP introduces the possibility
of change or loss of IP address, caused
by DHCP server outages or conguration
specics, or by an untimely power outage
to the Interface Module (i.e. coincident
with DHCP lease expiration). Use of xed
network settings in the Interface Module is
recommended, and avoids these potential
problems.
To access the network settings of any Interface
Module, run the NAC Client on a PC connected to
the same network as the Interface Module or, if no
network is available, connect a cross-over cable
between the Ethernet ports of the Interface Module
and PC.
Start the NAC Client by clicking on the icon in the Start
Menu. Once the program is running, click Find All. If
more than one Interface Module is on the network, the
NAC Client will list them all. Disconnect the network
cable from the Interface Module in question, click
Find All again and determine which Interface Module
disappeared from the list.
To change the network settings for a station, double-
click on the station that you want to change. This
will open a second window where you can view and
change all network settings. Click OK when you are
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The station will change the settings and respond with
a message indicating that the system will reboot in
10 seconds. If you receive an error, you may have
an incorrect setting in the network window. Note that
the new settings do not appear in the NAC utility list
window. To view the new network settings, click Find All in the NAC utility after the system is rebooted.
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Verifying the Interface Module Station Ethernet
Connection
To test the station’s Ethernet connection, open Internet
Explorer and type the IP address of the station into the
address bar.
If security is in Closed mode, this will bring up the Log
In page. You will need to supply an account name
and password to access the web pages. If security is
in Open mode, you will be sent directly to the home
page.
Note:
The Interface Module has a default security
setup of Open; no password is required to
access any and all levels of the software.
FTP
Some conguration activities (i.e. Conguring as a
MODBUS RTU Master) require you to transfer les
via FTP. Using the command line (a DOS prompt) or
any FTP utility, simply open a FTP connection to the
station using its IP address as the site address. The
same username and passwords apply as for the web
server. However, the default Guest account does not
have FTP access so only the root account (default
password of password) can successfully connect using
FTP.
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Interface Module Web Server
The Interface Module contains its own conguration
program in the form of web pages accessible through
an embedded web server. Pages can be viewed
using Internet Explorer. The Conguration Interface is
comprised of the sections below:
1. Home Page–This page is the Interface Module
Home Page. On it, you will nd links to all the options
you will need to congure your system. For quick
reference, the top level Interface Module Status
Register fault messages are listed on the home page.
a. System Information–Lists the Interface Module
server information and displays the amount of storage
space left in the Interface Module.
b. System Status - Lists all system status
sub-registers, and provides a button to “Accept
Module Types” which is used to tell the Interface
Module the attached I/O is correct.
c. System Time–Allows you to set the Interface
Module to workstation time, manually set the time or
to congure it to use the time server.
d. Modbus–Allows you to set the Floating Point Word
Conguration Figure 1. Interface Module Home Page
Order, congure MODBUS RTU ports, reset
MODBUS Master Scheduler, display a pop-up window
for MODBUS master transfer status and indicates any
MODBUS errors. If the oating point data displayed
on your MODBUS Master appears incorrect, switch
the oating point word order.
e. Web Data Display–Allows you to adjust the rate
at which the web server updates information and the
precision (decimal place) it uses when displaying
information.
f. ISaGRAF–You may start and stop ISaGRAF
control, view status and errors, and clear retain
variables.
5. Data Logger–The Data Logger screen allows you
to congure and view the data logger of the Interface
2. Process Status–This screen continuously
monitors and displays the activity of a selected I/O
module, updating its display as frequently as every
ve seconds (update rate is user-congurable
see 4. e.).
3. I/O Modules–This web page allows you to change
the settings of the dierent modules attached to the
Interface Module. For example, this screen will permit
you to change the measurement type, input range
and other measurement parameters of any internal or
external attached I/O module. Select the appropriate
module and channel, adjust the parameters, then
press Commit to transfer the conguration to the
Interface Module.
4. Interface Module–The Interface Module page
includes a number of selections that provide all the
Module. The Data Logger records information at a
selected interval from specied input channels. From
the Data Logger page, you can navigate to web pages
where you can congure the data logger, view the
data logger status or retrieve the data log.
a. Congure Data Logger–This page allows you to
congure, start, stop, and view the status of the Data
Logger. With the Data Logger stopped, the logged
data can also be downloaded to a PC.
You can retrieve and download the data log from the
Congure Data Logger Page. To retrieve the logged
data, rst click Stop to stop logging data. As long as
there is logged data and the logger is stopped, you will
see a link for Save Data Log Locally. Click this link
and follow the steps displayed in the File Download
pop-up window.
necessary options for setting the system parameters
of the Interface Module.
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b. View Logger Status–Lists the number of records
logged, error status, and running state of the Data
Logger.
c. View Data Log–Displays pages of logged data.
6. Security–The Security page includes a number
of selections that provide all the necessary options
for setting the security of the Interface Module. For
more information on how to setup user accounts
and change access privileges, refer to the Interface
Module Security section of this manual.
a. Change Password–The screen where users
change their logon password.
b. Security Mode–Changes the security from Open,
where passwords are unnecessary, to Closed, where
passwords are enforced.
c. User Accounts–Enables you to set the ability
of each user to access various pages of the Interface
Module program, modify passwords, and read or write
using a FTP program.
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7. Logout–Logging Out ends your session.
8. Help–Connects you to the help system.
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PC Conguration Program
NCS Cong is a stand alone PC conguration
program used, via Ethernet, to congure the Interface
Module’s MODBUS settings and all I/O channels.
Some features, including the Data Logger, System
Time, and the starting and stopping of the ISaGRAF
kernel are only accessible for conguration via the
web pages. Refer to Conguring Ethernet Settings to
setup ethernet connection prior to installion of NCS
Cong conguration program.
Installing NCS Config PC
Configuration Program
Refer to Table 1 for the equipment needed.
1. Insert the Moore Industries Interface Solution
Conguration Tools CD into the CD drive of the
PC. Access the CD and open the following folders:
Conguration Software and Tools/NCS Conguration
Tools/ NCS Cong PC Conguration Software.
2. Double-click the installation program located in
the folder. Follow the prompts to correctly install the
program.
Connecting the EMM
Interface Module to PC
To connect to an Interface Module perform the
following steps:
1. Select the Communications drop down menu, and
click “Connect”. You may also click the “Connect” icon
from the Communications bar.
2. A popup will be shown listing all Interface Module
types, select the correct one.
3. Next, the Congure Communications screen
appears. Either enter the IP address of your Interface
Module, or select it from the list (if you have previously
entered it).
4. Select “OK” from the Attempting Connection screen
once the connection has been made.
5. Drop down the Communications menu again and
choose “Upload” (up arrow). You may also directly
click the “Upload” button from the Communications
bar. The Interface Module’s Conguration Screen will
appear.
Connecting Interface Module to PC
Use an Ethernet cable to connect Interface Module to
the PC’s Ethernet port.
Refer to Table 1 for information on the necessary
equipment.
Table 1. Necessary Equipment to Configure the Interface Module
Device Specifications
Power Supply
Personal Computer
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Ethernet Straight Cable
Ethernet Crossover Cable
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24Vdc, ±10%
Microsoft Windows based PC; 16Mb free RAM; 20MB free disk
space on hard drive; Microsoft Windows XP,7 or 10; and 1 serial
port or USB port (with optional cable)
NCS Config PC Configuration Program successfully installed to the hard drive.
P/N: 750-75E05-01
(LAN Switch must be used along with straight Ethernet cable)
Use crossover cable when to connect directly to PC. Used for Serial Cable Connection
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Conguration
After clicking the “Interface Module Settings” button, or
selecting the “conguration” item from the device tree
the Interface Module Settings Screen will appear.
Station Identication
This group of controls identies the station by name,
rmware version and serial number. The Station
Name is a text description of the device, it is the same
string set by the NAC Client.
Wherever an invalid value is entered in a text box, the
invalid data will turn red as a visual indication of the
illegal entry.
MODBUS Settings
The controls in the lower portion of the screen are
used to congure the MODBUS settings. Refer to the
MODBUS Conguration section for more information.
To monitor process data, click “Monitor Process Data”
from the device tree or the main Interface
Module screen. The screen in Conguration Figure 3
(below) appears. Screen setup is detailed below.
Monitor Process Data
Check this box in order to monitor a system‘s process
variables and status.
Update Rate (seconds)
The dropdown menu allows you to select how often
your screen is updated.
Data Precision (digits right of decimal)
Choose the amount of resolution you want in the
displayed data by selecting the value from the
dropdown menu.
Status
Indicates the present status of your system.
Last Update
Indicates the last time that information was posted and
updated to your screen.
Configuration Figure 3. Process Data Screen
Navigating the PC Program
The following information applies to all modules
connected to the Interface Module. It details
instructions for maneuvering through the conguration
program.
Channel Selection
There are various methods for selecting a device
channel for conguration, you may use any of the
following:
- Open the module itself in the device tree by
clicking the “+”.
- In the device tree, double-click the desired
device to open it up and expose the channels.
- Highlight the module itself in the device tree.
In the right-hand pane, buttons will appear for
each channel in the selected module. Select
the channel you wish to congure.
Note:
After conguring the channel for trimming or custom
curve, be sure to download the channel item itself to
properly enable the feature.
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Settings
When enabling Trimming or Custom Curve settings in
a channel, check the appropriate box in the right-hand
pane. Open the channel from the device tree and
then open the enabled setting. Proceed in conguring
the parameter.
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Adding and Removing Modules
Right-clicking is an important function in station
conguration and in the addition or placement of
modules within the device tree.
To Add a Module
1. Ensure that the station is oine. Highlight the
core device of the station to which the module is
to be added.
2. Right-click and select the “Add Module” pop-
up menu item. Select the desired module type.
You may also select the Edit dropdown menu and
click “Add Module”.
Note:
When placing or replacing a module in your system
configuration, you must “Disconnect” from the
Communications drop down menu and cycle down
power before disconnecting or reconnecting to your
system. Once you have placed your desired
modules, you may reconnect and repeat the
steps in “Connecting to the Network”.
To Add a New Interface Module
To add another Interface Module into your system,
select the File dropdown menu, highlight “New”
click “Interface Module” and select the correct
type of module. Clicking the “New” icon in the
Communications bar will prompt a pop-up window
allowing you to select the appropriate Interface
Module of your choice.
You may also right-click any empty area within the
device tree and select “New”, “Interface Module” and
then select the correct type of module.
Saving Your Conguration
When saving your system conguration, you must
save with a “.xml” le extension.
Device Tree Indicators
You will notice dierent colored indicator lights in the
device tree. These are meant to indicate the status
of connected modules. For a guide to the meaning of
dierent colors, open the Help dropdown menu and
select “Tree Indicators Legend”.
3. The selected module type with default
module/channel conguration will be added to the
last module position in the station.
4. You may upload the conguration present in
the module or modify the conguration to your
requirements and download the conguration to
your system.
To Delete a Module
1. Ensure that the station is oine.
2. Right-click the module you want to delete and
select “Delete” in the pop-up menu.
You may also select the Edit dropdown menu and
click “Delete”.
Log
At the bottom of the NCS Conguration Software
screen is a log that indicates system messages and
operations. You may clear the log at any time by rightclicking and selecting “Clear”.
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Configuring MODBUS Ports
The MODBUS settings primarily relate to conguring
the two RTU ports to match the properties (i.e. baud
rate and character format) of the connected RS-485
networks. Additionally, each device on a network
must have a unique address. The Floating Point Word
Order setting is applicable to both RTU ports as well
as MODBUS/TCP.
To congure MODBUS parameters, rst navigate
to the MODBUS section in the Interface Module
dropdown menu. The following parameters must be
congured for each MODBUS port that will be used.
1. Floating Point Word Order–Use this eld
to select Standard LSW or Swapped MSW.
By default, the Interface Module will use the
Standard LSW rst (least signicant word) oating
point word order format. This stores the most
signicant bits in the second register and the
least signicant bits in the rst register. Selecting
Swapped MSW (most signicant word) will
reverse the order, storing the most signicant bits
in the rst register and the least signicant bits in
the second register.
2. Mode–Use this eld to congure your unit as a
MODBUS Master, Slave, member of a
Peer-to-Peer network, or choose to disable
MODBUS functionality.
3. Address–A MODBUS Address is the number
that the Interface Module uses to identify itself on
the MODBUS network. Select a value between
1 and 247 (default is 1). If both MODBUS ports
will be used on the same MODBUS network, they
must have dierent addresses. They may have
the same address if they are on independent
MODBUS networks.
4. Baud–Baud rate is the speed of data
transmission. It should be set to match the value
of the attached controller, slave, or peers. Factory
default is 9600.
5. Parity and Stop Bit–A method in serial
communications of “checking” that characters
have been sent correctly to help reduce errors.
This should be set to match the properties of
the bus. Even, Odd and None (no parity) are
supported. If parity is enabled (ie Odd or Even)
then only one stop bit can be used. If no parity
is used, then one or two stop bits can be used.
Factory default is None.
Configuration Figure 4. MODBUS NCS Config PC Program Configuration Figure 5. MODBUS Configuration Web Page
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6. Character Timeout–This relaxes timing when
receiving MODBUS messages. It allows for
silence in between received bytes or characters
without declaring a fault. This is a user-selectable
value represented in character times. A setting of
no additional time is the factory default.
7. Response Delay–This causes the Interface
Module to pause before transmitting a generated
MODBUS message. This is a user-selectable
value represented in character times. A setting of
no additional delay is the factory default.
8. Consumer - This is available when the
Interface Module is in Peer-to-Peer Mode. Check
it to congure the station to consume data
produced by another station on the bus.
9. Producer - When congured to be a
consumer, this setting indicates the address of the
producer station to use to drive outputs.
10. Response Timeout–This function is available
when the Interface Module is in MODBUS Master
mode. This is the time that a MODBUS master
will wait for a response from a slave, before
declaring a fault. The units are represented in
mS.
The following buttons are available:
Settings Button- Use this button to apply settings
once you have completed conguration of
MODBUS parameters.
Reset Schedule Button– This button is used to reset
the MODBUS master scheduler (only applicable in
MODBUS Master mode).
Status Detail Button– This button is used to display
status information for each item in the schedule
(only applicable in MODBUS Master mode).
Note:
Clicking Reset Schedule button will delete all
scheduled MODBUS Master transfers, clear all
MODBUS Master errors and reload the
schedule.ini le.
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Data Logger
The Data Logger records process variable data at a
selected interval from specied I/O channels. From
the Data Logger menu item you can access web
pages where you can congure the data logger, view
status or data log records.
The Interface Modules are capable of storing 64,000
points of time-stamped data. Upon power loss,
non-volatile memory retains the most recently stored
18,000 data log records. A station can be congured
to store data from one, or all, of its input channels.
Sampling rate is user-selectable for any period
between 100msec to once every 24 hours. Follow
the directions below to complete the Data Logger
conguration.
Upon recovery from power loss, or if the Data Logger
is intentionally stopped and then started, new data is
appended to the previously saved data.
Note:
Before conguring the Data Logger, ensure that
you log on with the appropriate security rights. For
information on security rights, see the Interface
Module Security Overview section of this user’s
manual.
1. From the Home Page of the Interface Module,
select the Congure Data Logger option located in the
Data Logger dropdown menu.
Conguration Figure 7. Data Logger Conguration Web Page
2. In the Channel Selection area, choose the
channels that you want to log. If you want to log more
than one channel, hold the Control key down while
selecting the multiple channels. Alternatively, you
can use the Shift key to select a group of contiguous
channels.
3. Next, specify the Sample Period at which you
want to log the selected channels.
4. In the Maximum Records Per Channel area, enter
the number of records per channel you would like to
log. If you are logging two channels and you entered
a value of 25, your data log le will contain a total
of 50 records. If the number you enter exceeds the
maximum number of records, the maximum number
will be adjusted when you click Update.
5. Now select how you would like the Data Logger
to react if power is lost to the Interface Module while
the Data logger is running. By selecting Start the Data
Logger, the Data Logger will be restarted upon power
up. However, this only applies if the Data Logger was
running when power was lost. These settings do not
apply if the logger was o prior to power loss.
6. After reviewing your conguration, click the
Update button to send the setup details to the
Interface Module.
Note:
Clicking the Update button clears the log,
whether or not changes have been made.
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7. Finally, click the Start button to start the data
logger.
You can now view the recorded data on the View
Logger Status option from the Data Logger menu.
When the Maximum Records Per Channel value has
been reached the data logger will overwrite the oldest
stored data.
Refer to the Interface Module Web Server section
(Step 5) of this manual for information regarding
downloading of logged data.
Note:
Data cannot be downloaded while
the Data Logger is running.
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Accessing a Data Logger File
The data logger saves data in text format. To access
this le, follow the instructions below.
Note:
Before attempting to retrieve the data log as a
le, ensure that you logon with the appropriate
security rights. Refer to the Interface Module
Security section of this manual for more
information.
1. Select the Congure Data Logger option from the
Data Logger menu.
2. If the Data Logger is running, stop it by clicking the
Stop button.
Note:
The Data Logger must be stopped in order to
retrieve the data log as a le.
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3. Click the Save Data Log Locally hyperlink.
4. At the File Download box, select whether to Open
or Save the le to another location.
5. The spreadsheet opens as a .csv le in Microsoft
Excel®, you are able to make any modications or
changes that you require.
If you select to Open the spreadsheet directly from
the web page and make any changes to data, you will
need to perform a Save As function in order to save
the information. Therefore, you will need to assign a
le name and location for the modied spreadsheet on
your local PC or network.
If you choose to Save the le when opening, you may
make whatever changes are needed and save them
directly to the le in its present location.
No changes that you make will aect any data stored
in the Interface Module’s data logger.
6. Saving the spreadsheet to a dierent location
brings you back to the web page once downloading
has completed.
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Security
The Security page of the Interface Module web
server allows an administrator to determine which
users are allowed access to which portions of the
Interface Module conguration software. There are
three dierent user types; each user type has dierent
security restrictions.
Administrator
The administrator is allowed read and write access to
all pages.
Power User
The power user can read and write all pages except
the security pages. (Although he is allowed to change
his own password on the security page.)
Guest
A guest has no write privileges, but can read any
pages except the security pages. The guest also
cannot upgrade rmware, access or update saved
conguration les or change his or her password.
Changing the Security Settings
To add or edit user accounts, the Interface Module
must be in closed security mode and you must log in
with an administrative password. The default security
mode is open, so rst click on Security, then Security
Mode and set it to closed. Finally, log out.
Log on using an administrative account. The default
administrator account is root with a password of
password. When the NCS Home Page is displayed,
click on Security, then any of the options you wish to
change. Log out when you are nished.
Resetting Passwords
The password function is a valuable security tool,
but can be troublesome when the password is lost,
forgotten, or erroneously set. If you cannot access the
Interface Module’s web server because of a missing
password, there are two options.
First, try to log on using the default administrator
username of root with the password of password.
This may have already been replaced by your current
administrator password. If that is the case, you will
need to reset the passwords by installing the Safe
Mode Jumper.
Note:
All previously setup user accounts will be
deleted when you reset the password jumper.
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Safe Mode Jumper
When installed, the Safe Mode Jumper causes the
following changes to the boot up sequence:
- All user accounts and passwords are deleted
and reset to factory defaults
- If congured for MODBUS RTU Master mode,
the master is not started and no queries are
issued
- The ISaGRAF Control Engine is not started. No
program logic is executed.
Removing the jumper and rebooting will cause the
NCS to boot normally.
Safe Mode Jumper Installation:
1. Power down the Interface Module by removing the
power cables from it.
2. Remove the left side panel from the Interface
Module by removing the six side panel screws.
3. Place the Safe Mode Jumper on both pins as
illustrated in Conguration Figure 8 under the Safe
Mode (Passwords Reset) illustration, and power
up the Interface Module.
4. Power down the Interface Module and remove
the safe mode jumper, placing it back on the
jumper as shown in the Normal Mode illustration.
Replace the side panel, and power up the module.
It is now ready for use.
5. Start the Web Server, and use the administrative
account with a username of root and a password
of password, to access the system and make any
necessary changes. A guest account with the
username of guest and a password of password is
also available for use.
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Conguration Figure 8. Safe Mode Jumper Location
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SAFE MODE
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Normal
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User Accounts
To add, update or create user accounts you must
access the Security section of the Interface Module
web page. Ensure that security is in Closed mode;
you cannot make changes to user accounts in Open
mode.
Adding an Account
To add a new account, click the Add Account button.
At the next screen you will be asked to enter the
User Name, Password and then to verify the selected
password.
Next, select the Permissions level of the
user–Administrator, Power User or Guest. When all
information is correct, click Add.
Updating an Account
Click the button to the left of the account you wish to
update. Click the Update Account button. Select the
User Level which you want to apply to the account.
Click Update.
Deleting an Account
To delete an existing account, click the button to
the left of the account; click Delete Account. For
verication, at the next page you will be asked
whether to Cancel or Delete the account. Click the
appropriate button.
Conguring System Time
The NCS Interface Module maintains a real time
clock (RTC). The time is stored in a battery backed
RTC chip which keep accurate time even when the
NCS is powered o. Data recorded in the Data
Logger is stamped with this time. ISaGRAF can also
read and make use of this time. If at power up, the
NCS determines the time stored in the RTC chip is not
valid, an error bit will be set.
The System Time web page displays the current
workstation time, and any errors related to the System
Time Subsystem.
There are three methods to set the clock:
- Use Workstation Time
- Manually Set Time
- Use Time Server
Use Workstation Time
When selected, the current workstation (i.e. the PC
viewing the web page) time is displayed in GMT. The
time zone oset is also displayed. When Update Time
is clicked, the clock in the NCS will be set to match the
workstation’s time.
Manually Set Time
This selection allows the time to be set to any arbitrary
value. The selection controls are pre-loaded with the
current workstation time and Time Zone oset.
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Use Time Server
When selected, the “Enable Time Server” box can
be checked, and the IP address of the Time server
to be used set. When Update Time is clicked, the
NCS queries the server. If a successful query is
made, the time is jump set to match the returned time.
Thereafter as the time is returned from the server, a
technique called “time slewing” is used to slow down
or speed up the NCS’ clock in an eort to make it
match the time server.
Errors related to accessing the time server cause error
bits to be set in the System Time Substatus register.
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ISaGRAF Control Engine
The ISaGRAF Runtime Kernel is an embedded control
engine which runs inside a NCS Interface Module.
The control engine executes programs referred to
as “resources” which are created by the PC-based
ISaGRAF Workbench. The Workbench is an
IEC-61131 compliant programming environment used
to author, compile, and download applications to
one or more Interface Modules. Interface Modules
and their connected I/O modules are referred to
as “congurations” and can execute one or more
resources. Application scope can vary in scope. For
example:
1. A stand-alone station performing calculations
on data from input channels and driving
outputs.
2. A geographically distributed system where
remote peers exchange I/O and status data.
This section discusses aspects of ISaGRAF which are
specic to the NCS. Using the Workbench to create
applications is outside the scope of this manual.
Please refer to ISaGRAF Workbench User Manuals.
Programming mistakes (i.e., innite loops) can make
the system appear frozen, and unresponsive to
attempts to download a new resource. The errant
resource will have to be removed from the system. If
the Safe Mode Jumper is installed the Conguration
Manager will not be started. This allows the oending
resource to be deleted via FTP.
Target Denition File
The Workbench must be given information about
the NCS in order to be able to properly compile the
programs. This information is contained in the Target
(or PLC) Denition File, and is “imported” into the
workbench at the start of a project. The best way
to obtain this le is to retrieve it by navigating to the
following web page (where <IP> is replaced by the IP
address of the NCS):
http://<IP>/api/mt
Click “Save As…” and save this page as a le
with no extension. Follow ISaGRAF Workbench
Documentation to import this le. Once imported,
each conguration’s “Target” setting needs to be
changed to CPMS regardless of which Interface
Module you have.
NCS ISaGRAF Execution
When the NCS Interface Module starts up, it starts
the ISaGRAF Conguration Manager. This service
performs two main tasks: Listen for and respond to
communication from the Workbench, and to load and
execute resources. Resources downloaded by the
Workbench are stored as a series of les in the hds
folder of the le system.
When a resource is started, it will be executed at
the programmed Cycle Time. During each cycle,
inputs are read, the program(s) executed, and then
outputs are written. If part of a distributed application,
data is also consumed from, and produced for other
peers. Program logic can make use of function blocks
embedded in the NCS. Blocks provide the ability to
read and write local MODBUS registers, to control the
data logger, and an implementation of a PID control
algorithm.
I/O Module Wiring
Process data is accessed by using the I/O Wiring
feature of the Workbench. Here, you specify which
I/O modules are present, and “wire” variables to each
channel’s PV or status value. When selecting the I/O
modules, keep the following in mind:
- Use only devices which match the module type,
i.e. use “Tim(**)” but not “Tim_PV_Data(**)”.
- The Module Parameter is a one based number
(ie the first module is module 1.)
When a resource is started, it checks that the modules
it expects match those which are actually present. An
error bit is set if there is a mismatch.
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Retain Variables
Variables marked as “retained” in the dictionary
are saved at the end of each execution cycle. This
feature is useful to store operating modes, settings
and PID tuning constants across NCS power cycles.
Stored data is identied by the programmer assigned
Resource Number. When a resource starts up, it
attempts to restore the retain variables. If they are not
found, or the data does not match, an error bit will be
set. Also, if there is no room to store the retain data,
an error will be set.
Removing Resources
To remove a resource from an Interface Module, you
must FTP into the unit and delete all of the contents
of the hds folder. This will prevent the resource(s)
from being started when the Conguration Manager
Service attempts to locate them, but will not remove
any already loaded into memory. To do this, ISaGRAF
must be either stopped and restarted, or the Interface
Module rebooted.
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ISaGRAF Web Page
The ISaGRAF web page shows the execution status
of ISaGRAF, including if it is running or stopped,
and any errors. Clicking the Stop button will cause
resource execution to be stopped, and the entire
ISaGRAF subsystem to be shut down. Clicking the
Start Button causes the ISaGRAF services to be
restarted.
The “Clear Retain Variables” button
The NCS will never delete retain variables, except in
response to this button being clicked. However it will
overwrite data if the resource number matches. As
a result, if a resource is deleted from the system, it’s
retain data may be left behind. Then if a resource
with a dierent number is downloaded, there may not
be enough room for the retain variables. Clearing the
Retain Variables removes this left over data, making
room for the new data.
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