Moore Industries NET Concentrator System EMM, NET Concentrator System TIM, NET Concentrator System AOM User Manual

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288-791-00D
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NET Concentrator System® Ethernet and MODBUS Interface Module
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Table of Contents

The NET Concentrator System ............................................................................ 4
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The EMM NCS Configuration NCS as MODBUS Slave NCS as MODBUS Master NCS as MODBUS Peer I/O Expansion Modules
CPM Module ............................................................................................................50
AIM Module ..............................................................................................................53
TIM Module ..............................................................................................................58
DIM Module ..............................................................................................................64
AOM Module ............................................................................................................69
ROM Module ............................................................................................................75
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Installation and Maintenance ............................................................................ 87
Installations in Hazardous Locations ........................................................................89
Specific Conditions of Use
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Appendix A Transition from Legacy NCS Devices .......................................... 90
Appendix B MODBUS Registers Appendix C MODBUS Integer Support Warranty Information and Return Procedures
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DCS, PLC, or PC with
HMI/SCADA
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Concentrator
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OPC Server)
NET
Concentrator
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Ethernet or MODBUS RTU
Network
Distributed Field Devices
Process Variable Transmitters
Temperature Sensors
Control Valves
Discrete Devices
Relays
Module Number
POWER RS-485
ETHERNET
READY
STATUS RX2TX2
TX1RX1RXTX
LINK
ETHERLINKRS-485
ETHERNET/MODBUS MODULE
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The NET Concentrator System®
Introduction
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 di󰀨erent 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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NCS Concentrator System 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 congured independently to allow
multiple network architectures.
Peer-to-Host Systems
(NCS as MODBUS Slave)
Peer-to-Host systems provide a cost-e󰀨ective 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 congured 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 di󰀨erent
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.
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EMM
This Section Contains the following:
EMM Interface Module EMM Specifications EMM Dimensions EMM Terminal Designations
Ethernet and MODBUS Interface Module
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EMM Interface Module
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 specic 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
(continued)
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
612 g (21.6 oz)
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EMM Module Figure 2. EMM Dimensions
69mm
(2.74 in)
ETHERNET/MODBUS MODULE
EMM
135mm
(5.34 in)
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POWERRS-485
EMM Module Figure 3. EMM Terminal Layout
EMM Module Table 1. EMM Power, Ethernet, Modem and Contact Closure Connection Designations
Input Type
Power
MODBUS
Ethernet USB
NOTES:
1. Terminal blocks can accommodate 14-22 AWG solid wiring.
2. Your input power requirement will depend upon your unit’s conguration.
Terminal
P1 P2
Ground
A1 B1
Shield 1
A2 B2
Shield 2
N/A N/A
ETHERNET
Note:
Earlier Models have a di󰀨erent 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 Conguration
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 Conguration
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 Conguration Program.
Both conguration methods require an Ethernet
connection to the Interface Module.
Conguring Ethernet Settings
Conguring your Interface Module for your local area
network (LAN) is the rst step in this process. Our Network Address Conguration (NAC) Client software
will help you congure 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
Conguration Tools and Installation Manuals CD into the CD drive of a Windows® equipped PC. Open the CD/Conguration Software and Tools/
NCS Conguration 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 congured– IP address, gateway and subnet mask. The Interface Module comes with DHCP (Dynamic Host Conguration 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 congured 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 congured. 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 conguration
specics, 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 conguration activities (i.e. Conguring 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 conguration
program in the form of web pages accessible through
an embedded web server. Pages can be viewed using Internet Explorer. The Conguration 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 congure 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 congure it to use the time server.
d. Modbus–Allows you to set the Floating Point Word
Conguration Figure 1. Interface Module Home Page
Order, congure 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 congure 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-congurable
see 4. e.).
3. I/O Modules–This web page allows you to change the settings of the di󰀨erent 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 conguration 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 specied input channels. From the Data Logger page, you can navigate to web pages where you can congure the data logger, view the
data logger status or retrieve the data log.
a. Congure Data Logger–This page allows you to congure, 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
Congure 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 Conguration Program
NCS Cong is a stand alone PC conguration program used, via Ethernet, to congure 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 conguration via the
web pages. Refer to Conguring Ethernet Settings to
setup ethernet connection prior to installion of NCS
Cong conguration program.
Installing NCS Config PC Configuration Program
Refer to Table 1 for the equipment needed.
1. Insert the Moore Industries Interface Solution
Conguration Tools CD into the CD drive of the PC. Access the CD and open the following folders: Conguration Software and Tools/NCS Conguration Tools/ NCS Cong PC Conguration 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 Congure 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 Conguration 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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Tools and Installation Manuals CD
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
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Conguration
After clicking the “Interface Module Settings” button, or selecting the “conguration” item from the device tree
the Interface Module Settings Screen will appear.
Station Identication
This group of controls identies 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 congure the MODBUS settings. Refer to the MODBUS Conguration section for more information.
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Configuration Figure 2. Interface Module Settings Screen
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Process Data
To monitor process data, click “Monitor Process Data”
from the device tree or the main Interface
Module screen. The screen in Conguration 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 conguration
program.
Channel Selection
There are various methods for selecting a device
channel for conguration, 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 congure.
Note:
After conguring 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 conguring
the parameter.
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Adding and Removing Modules
Right-clicking is an important function in station conguration and in the addition or placement of
modules within the device tree.
To Add a Module
1. Ensure that the station is o󰀪ine. 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 Conguration
When saving your system conguration, you must save with a “.xml” le extension.
Device Tree Indicators
You will notice di󰀨erent colored indicator lights in the
device tree. These are meant to indicate the status
of connected modules. For a guide to the meaning of
di󰀨erent colors, open the Help dropdown menu and
select “Tree Indicators Legend”.
3. The selected module type with default
module/channel conguration will be added to the
last module position in the station.
4. You may upload the conguration present in the module or modify the conguration to your requirements and download the conguration to
your system.
To Delete a Module
1. Ensure that the station is o󰀪ine.
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 Conguration 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 conguring 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 congure MODBUS parameters, rst navigate to the MODBUS section in the Interface Module
dropdown menu. The following parameters must be
congured 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 signicant word) oating
point word order format. This stores the most
signicant bits in the second register and the least signicant bits in the rst register. Selecting
Swapped MSW (most signicant word) will
reverse the order, storing the most signicant bits in the rst register and the least signicant bits in
the second register.
2. Mode–Use this eld to congure 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 di󰀨erent addresses. They may have
the same address if they are on independent MODBUS networks.
4. BaudBaud 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 congure the station to consume data
produced by another station on the bus.
9. Producer - When congured 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 conguration 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 specied I/O channels. From the Data Logger menu item you can access web pages where you can congure 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 congured 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 conguration.
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 conguring 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 Congure Data Logger option located in the Data Logger dropdown menu.
Conguration Figure 7. Data Logger Conguration 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 conguration, click the
Update button to send the setup details to the Interface Module.
Note:
Clicking the Update button clears the log,
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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 Congure 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 modications 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 modied 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 a󰀨ect any data stored
in the Interface Module’s data logger.
6. Saving the spreadsheet to a di󰀨erent 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 conguration software. There are three di󰀨erent user types; each user type has di󰀨erent
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 conguration 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 congured 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 Conguration 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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Conguration Figure 8. Safe Mode Jumper Location
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SAFE MODE
(PASSWORD RESET)
NORMAL MODE
(PASSWORD RESET)
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Normal
Mode
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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 verication, at the next page you will be asked
whether to Cancel or Delete the account. Click the appropriate button.
Conguring 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 o󰀨set 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 o󰀨set.
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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 e󰀨ort 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 “congurations” 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 specic 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., innite 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 Conguration Manager will not be started. This allows the o󰀨ending resource to be deleted via FTP.
Target Denition 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) Denition 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 conguration’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 Conguration 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 identied 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 Conguration 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 di󰀨erent 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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