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The NET Concentrator System ............................................................................ 4

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

(with NET

Concentrator

System

OPC Server)

NET

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System

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

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

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EMM Speciﬁcations

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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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.

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

(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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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.

Note:

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

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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. 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 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,

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 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.

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

EMM Interface Module

SAFE MODE

(PASSWORD RESET)

NORMAL MODE

(PASSWORD RESET)

PASSWORD

RESERVED FOR

FUTURE USE

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Safe Mode

(Passwords Reset)

Normal

Mode

fe Mode Jumper

2018 and Newer Versions

EMM Interface Module

Safe Mode

Jumper

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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.

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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Upgrading Firmware and Web Pages

As more options become available for the Interface

Module, you may want to upgrade the Web Server.

Follow the instructions below to perform this function.

CAUTION:

There is a possibility that updating the

rmware could cause the le system to be

formatted. This will cause the www folder, as

well as saved tags and custom EGU, to be

lost. In addition, the BBRAM may be erased,

resulting in the loss of logger data, and

retained ISaGRAF variables.

It is highly suggested that the following steps be performed before an upgrade:

1. Make a note of EGU and tags, or upload the

tags.ini and egu.ini les via FTP.

2. Retrieve logged data.

3. Be prepared to download the ISaGRAF

resource. If this is not possible, then contents

of the hds folder should be retrieved and stored.

It is recommended that you disconnect your Interface

Module from the LAN and use a crossover cat 5

cable to connect directly to the unit and then perform

the upgrade. However, if this is not easily done, the

information below can also be applied to upgrading while the Interface Module is still connected to your network.

1. Verify that the Interface Module is attached to the network and is operational. You will need to know the IP address of the server. For installation instructions,

please consult the Connecting the Interface Module to the Network section of this manual.

Note:

The following information applies to systems

using a Windows

operating system newer

than Windows 98 and Internet Explorer 5.5. If

you are running a system with earlier software,

consult the factory for assistance.

2. In your browser’s URL bar, type ftp:// and the address of your Interface Module.

3. A User name and/or Password will be requested in the following window, enter them. The Interface

Module directory folders will appear.

4. Make a note of any ISaGRAF variables

stored in BBRAM which may be lost (e.g. PID parameters, etc).

In order to acquire the latest upgrade les contact the factory. Generally these les are sent via email in a .zip le that you may use to install and upgrade your

system.

Conguration Table 2. Necessary Equipment for Interface Module

Server Upgrade

Device/Item

FTP Communication Software

Installed Interface Module Server

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Interface Module Administrator-Level Username and Password

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FTP client

See Connecting the Interface

Module

Contact Moore Industries for more information

Default username is Root and password is Password

Description

4. On your PC, access the .zip le that was sent to you containing the upgrade les (extract the les if you

have not already). Locate the .dlb le, select it,

right-click and select Copy.

5. The .dlb le needs to be copied into the Interface Module’s update directory. In the FTP client (Internet Explorer) open the update folder. The folder should contain no les. Right-click anywhere in the folder and

select Paste. This will copy the new rmware to the Interface Module.

6. Once the le has nished uploading, close your FTP connection (close Internet Explorer). This will cause the Interface Module to validate the rmware le, and write it to ash. The system will re-boot itself in approximately 45 seconds. It will restart in about

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7. Re-establish an FTP connection with the Interface

Module. If you cannot access the Interface Module

at the previous IP address, it is possible that updating the rmware caused the IP Address to be lost because it is sometimes necessary to format the le system. Use the steps described in the Conguring Ethernet

Settings section of this document to correct IP

settings.

8. Open the Interface Module’s www folder. Then,

open the Edit drop down menu located in the menu bar and choose Select All to select all of the existing

les. Delete all les.

9. Access the .zip le that was sent to you containing the upgrade les (extract the les if you have not already done so). Open the www folder. Again, open

the Edit drop down menu and choose Select All.

Once, all les are highlighted, right-click and select

Copy.

10. The www directory should now be empty as its

les were deleted in Step 8 (if les that you are certain were deleted still appear, hit the F5 keyboard button; this will refresh your screen). Open the Edit drop down

menu, then select Paste. The new les will now be

copied into the folder.

CAUTION:

During the upgrade process, do not remove or

disturb power to the Interface Module server.

Removing power during the upgrade will

corrupt the Interface Module’s memory and the

server will not boot up.

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NCS as MODBUS Slave

Each Interface Module is designed to be accessed

using MODBUS RTU and/or MODBUS/TCP

communication. The section below supplies all of

the information necessary to reference the MODBUS

MODBUS RTU master.

MODBUS RTU Support

The two RS-485 ports on the Interface Module act as independent MODBUS RTU slaves, masters, or in Peer to Peer mode. The MODBUS registers

allow access to process variable data and status

information. See Appendix B for a complete list of available MODBUS registers.

In order to access the Interface Module MODBUS registers via MODBUS RTU, you must ensure proper conguration of the MODBUS RTU port and the MODBUS master.

To use the Interface Module as a MODBUS slave, the MODBUS RTU port(s) must rst be congured with the MODBUS slave address, baud rate, parity,

character timeout and response delay.

Next, you will need to congure the master which will query the NCS to use the same baud rate and character format as the Interface Module. Finally, the Master will need to be programmed with MODBUS

information. Refer to the MODBUS Conguration

portion of this manual for information on conguring the NCS.

To use the Interface Module as a MODBUS master,

refer to the Conguring the Interface Module as a MODBUS Master section of the user’s manual.

MODBUS TCP Support

MODBUS/TCP is supported according to the document, “Open MODBUS/TCP Specication”, release 1.0, 29th, March1999, by Schneider Electric. The MODBUS registers allow access to process variable data and status information. See Appendix B for a complete list of available MODBUS registers.

In order to access the Interface Module MODBUS registers via MODBUS/TCP, the MODBUS/TCP master must be congured to poll the NCS’ IP

address. Ensure that the IP addresses of the MODBUS/TCP master and MODBUS/TCP slave are valid IP addresses for the respective network. In

some instances it may be necessary to consult with on site IT personnel to prevent Ethernet communication errors.

Accessing Real-Time Data

At startup, the Interface Module will perform an initialization sequence to detect all connected I/O modules. If it recognizes the connected device, it

will mark the module as active in preparation for data

scanning. After detecting connected modules, the

Interface Module will begin continuous polling for the process variable and status of each module. In the

case of Input Modules, the returned data is stored

locally in the Interface Module’s MODBUS

registers/coils. For Output Modules, the data in the MODBUS registers is written to each output channel. The data can be accessed by the conguration

software, MODBUS RTU master,

MODBUS/TCP server or web server. The Interface Module continuously polls all connected I/O modules.

Reading and Writing Primary Variables

Process variables are read using MODBUS function code 3 or 4. Process variables are written using MODBUS function code 16. When using MODBUS RTU (RS-485), write commands from MODBUS hosts

are limited to 60 registers. Each process variable or

channel in each of the TIM, AIM and AOM modules (four channels each) can be congured as an integer or 32-bit oating point. If congured as an integer one MODBUS register is used per channel. Each 32-bit oating-point process variable will be mapped to two MODBUS registers; by default, the lower numbered MODBUS register will hold the least-signicant-word (LSW), and the higher numbered MODBUS register will hold the most-signicant-word (MSW) of the 32bit value. The ROM and DIM modules use eight MODBUS registers; one for each of the eight I/O

channels.

For MODBUS Masters or clients that support swapped oating point, the Interface Module provides a setting

to change the default word order using the MODBUS

properties page of the web server. Each oating point

variable is also mapped to a single 16 bit register as

a scaled integer. Refer to the Scaled Integers section

for more information.

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Reading Device Status

Diagnostic data is read using MODBUS function

codes 1 to 4. Each 16-bit status register will be one

MODBUS integer register, accessible using function codes 3 or 4. When using function codes 1 or 2, the

16 status register bits are mapped to 16 consecutive

coils, with the status register’s least-signicant-bit in

the lowest addressed coil.

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Code Description

1 2 3 4 5 6 15 16

Read Coil Status Read Input Status Read Holding Registers Read Input Registers Force Single Coil Preset Single Register Force Multiple Coils Preset Multiple Registers

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The two RS-485 ports on the Interface Module can act as independent MODBUS RTU slaves, masters, or in Peer-to-Peer mode. The NCS MODBUS Master mode only applies to the MODBUS RTU ports. It is

not applicable to the MODBUS/TCP (ethernet) port.

Caution:

Ensure that the Safe Mode Jumper is in the

Normal Mode position (refer to Safe Mode

Jumper in the NCS Conguration section of

this manual). MODBUS Master capability

will not initialize if the jumper is placed in the

Safe Mode position. All Interface Modules are

shipped from the factory with the jumper in in

the Normal Mode Position.

The MODBUS RTU port must rst be placed into Master mode and the port must be congured with the baud rate, parity, character timeout and response delay for the intended network. You must also set the Master timeout parameter (see MODBUS Ports Conguration section).

Name– A string that is used to identify the transfer.

The MODBUS Master status web page will list the

transfers using this name.

Port– This represents the MODBUS port on

the Interface Module. This is an integer value

corresponding to a single physical MODBUS port (the number “1” representing MODBUS Port 1; “2”

representing MODBUS Port 2). Interval– The interval in milliseconds (msec) at which

the query should be sent.

Slave Address– The address of the slave device to

which the query should be sent.

Function– Represents function codes which are

supported by the Interface Module (shown below).

The Schedule File

To begin, create a schedule.ini le (scheduler le). This le is used in order to specify all MODBUS master queries. Along with queries, you may enter

comments. These begin with the “#” symbol and may

be used as notes, tags, messages, etc. for anyone viewing the schedule.ini le. Once complete, this le should be placed into the System folder of the Interface Module’s le system via FTP.

You can create an .ini le using any text editor

(i.e., Windows Notepad). Simply open text

editor, create le, save le, then rename le

A scheduler entry corresponds to a single MODBUS

query. The format of a single entry consists of a

comma separated list of eight required elds (there are also two optional elds). These elds are:

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extension from .txt le to .ini le.

Slave Start– The coil/register on the slave device to

be read/written by the query. For queries that involve

a range of coils/registers this value corresponds to the

rst coil/register in that range. This value is the source

for reads and the destination for writes.

Count– The number of coils/registers to be read or

written by the query.

For read commands, the count is limited to 60 MODBUS registers.

Note:

For Function codes 5 and 6 the Count value

must be 1. Values other than this generate an

invalid denition error.

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#name port interval

slave address

function

slave start

count

master start

fail coil

en. coil

# # T1, 1, 1000, 1, 3, 3001, 10, 3010, 3001, 3011

# Interface Module port 1 in MODBUS Master mode, querying the slave with address # 1

every 1,000 milliseconds for 10 holding register, starting at slave holding # register 3001 and storing the value in the interface module starting at # holding register 3010. Coil 3011 enables the transfer, errors are reported # to 3001

Comments begin with "#" symbol

Scheduler entries containing eight required (and two optional) fields

# Interface Module port 1 in MODBUS Master mode, writing to the slave with address 4 every # 500 milliseconds for 1 coil. Value is read from Interface Module register 3001, and written # to slave register 3001. Coil 3111 enables the transfer, errors are reported # to 3101

Example 1:

Example 2:

#name port interval

slave address

function

slave start

count

master start

fail coil

en. coil

# #

T2, 1, 500, 4, 6, 3001, 1, 3001, 3101, 3111

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Master Start– The coil/register in the NCS to be used as a source for writes and a destination for reads.

For queries that involve a range of coils/registers this value corresponds to the rst coil/register in that

range.

Fail Coil– The coil in the Interface Module’s register

map where errors with the transfer are reported.

Following the execution of a transfer, a value of 1

written to the fail coil indicates that an error has occurred with the transfer. Refer to *Note.

It is possible for multiple transfers to use the same fail

coil. In this case, any error in those transfers (logical OR) will set the coil to true.

Conguration Figure 6. Example of Scheduler Entries

Enable Coil– The coil in the Interface Module’s

transfer should be executed. A value of zero in this eld means no enable coil is used (i.e. execution of

the transfer can not be inhibited). Refer to *Note.

It is possible to have multiple transfers use the same

coil, thereby allowing a group of transfers to be

controlled by a single coil.

*Note:

It is possible to leave the Fail and/or Enable

Coil elds o if the coils are not going to be

used. However, it is recommended that a

value of zero be used to explicitly indicate this.

Refer to Conguration Figure 6 below for two examples of complete scheduler entries.

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This Section Contains the following:

MODBUS RTU Peer-to-Peer Systems Peer-to-Peer Software Conﬁguration Examples of Peer-to-Peer Conﬁgurations

Multiple Station Conﬁgurations Diagnostics

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MODBUS RTU Peer-to-Peer Systems

In addition to master and slave modes, the RS-485 ports on NCS Interface Modules can be conﬁgured for Peer-to-Peer Mode. In this mode, the inputs on a (producer) station are automatically transferred to the outputs on one or more (consumer) stations. Input failures and network disruptions cause the output to be driven with their programmed fail response (hold last or go to a preset value.)

Note:

For Peer-to-Peer mode each EMM in the system can

be connected to a maximum of 6 I/O modules.

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 producer and/or network redundancy.

Producer and Consumer

In a Peer-to-Peer System, a station can be a producer, a consumer, or both.

- Producer: The station has one or more Input Modules, it “produces” data for other stations on the network to use.

- Consumer: The station has one or more Output Modules, it “consumes” data from other stations on the network.

Hardware Conﬁguration

Peer-to-Peer mode transfers data from an input module to an output module of the correct type (i.e., analog or discrete) in the same position. For example, if the Producer station has a NCS-TIM-AIM-DIM conﬁguration, then the consumer station must have a NCS-AOM-AOM-ROM conﬁguration. If the discrete and analog module positions are not the same in the producer and consumer, the consumer will report an incompatible module fault (see P2P Table 1).

Failover

In a consumer station, if both ports are conﬁgured for Peer-to-Peer Mode, the outputs will be driven by the inputs from the port 1 producer. If for any reason, that producer is no longer available, the consumer will “fail over” to port 2, and will begin to use the data from the port 2 producer.

The failover mechanism is distinct from an input failure. In the case of a sensor, input channel, or input module failure, the corresponding output(s) will be driven to their programmed fail response or output-onfailure setting. The rest of the station will continue to consume data from the producer on port 1.

Network Redundancy

It is possible to achieve network redundancy simply by using Peer-to-Peer on both ports of all NCS modules, and providing separate physical network connections for each port. This will protect against network problems, but not a problem with a producer.

- Producer and Consumer: The station has a mixture of Input and Output Modules. The inputs are producing data for other stations, and the outputs are consuming data from another station.

For example, if an NCS-AIM system is connected via a Peer-to-Peer Network to a NCS-AOM, the NCS-AIM system will be a producer and the NCS-AOM System will be a consumer.

Note:

When conﬁguring a Peer-to-Peer Network, all stations

must be conﬁgured with the same mode and bus

properties (i.e., baud rate and character format.) Refer

to the Peer-to-Peer Software Conﬁguration section for

more information.

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Producer Redundancy

Conﬁguring the NCS such that the port 2 producer is different from the port 1 producer will protect against failure of the port 1 producer. If something happens to the port 1 producer, the failover mechanism will cause data to be consumed from the still intact port 2 producer. This can be done with everything on a single network, or with separate networks to also provide network redundancy.

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Peer-to-Peer Software Conﬁguration

To conﬁgure a Peer-to-Peer network, you may use the NCS Conﬁguration Software Program (NCS Conﬁg), or the MODBUS conﬁguration web page.

The Interface Module has two MODBUS ports that are independently conﬁgurable. For each MODBUS port, there are four required software conﬁguration parameters for Peer-to-Peer conﬁguration.

Note:

For Peer-to-Peer mode each EMM in the system can

be connected to a maximum of 6 I/O modules.

Mode - The mode setting determines whether the MODBUS port is in Slave, Master or Peer-to-Peer mode. Each port may be individually conﬁgured for any of the modes of operation. You must set the Mode to the same value in all Interf ace Module stations of the Peer-to-Peer System.

MODBUS Address- The address can be set independently for each port. The allowed range for a MODBUS slave is 1 to 247. However, the allowed range in Peer-to-Peer mode is 1-32. The user is responsible for assigning each Interface Module station in a given network with a unique MODBUS Address. If both ports of the Interface Module are being used on the same bus, the ports must have unique addresses.

Note:

For further clariﬁcation of terms or parameters

in the NCS Conﬁguration Software Program,

right-click the related portion of the screen and

select the “What’s This?” button.

Software Conﬁguration Instructions

1. Enable Peer-to-Peer. To enable the Peer-to-P eer feature in the MODBUS conﬁguration window, select Peer-to-Peer as the mode for either MODBUS 1, MODBUS 2, or both ports for redundant Peer-to-Peer.

2. Set the MODBUS address. Legal values are from 1-32.

3. Ensure that all Interface Module baud rates, parities, character timeouts and response delays match one another.

4. Once you enable Peer-to-Peer, the “Consumer” box becomes available. If your station is to also be conﬁgured as a consumer, check this box.

5. When enabling your Interface Module as a consumer, you must enter an address value in the “Producer’s MODBUS Address” text box. This number may be any value between 1 and 32, with the exception of the value entered into the “MODBUS Address” box in the conﬁguration window.

Consumer- This setting enables Consumer Mode on the associated port. When checked, the station will consume data from the station matching the Producer Address setting (below.)

Producer Address- For all consumer station ports, a Producer’s MODBUS Address must be assigned. The address range is 1-32, excluding the MODBUS Address of the station being conﬁgured. When the consumer feature is disabled, no Producer’s MODBUS Address is assigned and the station’s output channels will have no input (from another station) mapped to them via that port.

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6. Conﬁgure Output Scaling. For analog channels, the Input and output ranges must match. If the input and output types do not match (i.e. a temperature input being transferred to a milliamp output,) then scaling should be enabled in the output channel. Then when viewing process data, or associated MODBUS registers on the consumer station, the ﬂoating point value will be in input units.

Repeat the previous steps for all Interface Modules in your system that are to be conﬁgured as Peer-to-Peer.

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Examples of Peer-to-Peer Conﬁgurations

To help describe the various capabilities of the Peer-to-Peer System, written and illustrated examples of particular conﬁgurations are detailed below.

Single Station Pair Conﬁgurations

A Peer-to-Peer System conﬁguration is described in the following application example.

You have two Interface Module stations communicating Peer-to-Peer (bidirectional) on Port 1. On Port 2, these same Interface Modules will communicate with a MODBUS Master in a Peer-to-Host conﬁguration.

P2P Figure 2 provides an illustrated representation of this example with the AIM on Station 1 mapping to the AOM on Station 2. The DIM on Station 2 is also being mapped to the ROM on Station 1. Refer to P2P Figure 1 for an example of PC software window conﬁguration.

Note: Only modules of like data types can map to each other (analog data AIMs and TIMs map to AOMs;

discrete data DIMs map to ROMs).

You may access diagnostics information in the

consumer for the application in the example above

via the NCS Conﬁguration Software program or web

pages.

P2P Figure 1. Conﬁguration Windows for a Single Station Pair Running Peer-to-Peer on Port 1 and MODBUS Peer-to-Host on Port 2

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Module Number

ROM8

RELAY OUTPUT MODULE

CHANNEL 1

CHANNEL 2

CHANNEL 3

CHANNEL 4

CHANNEL 5

CHANNEL 6

CHANNEL 7

CHANNEL 8

CHANNEL 1

CHANNEL 2

CHANNEL 3

CHANNEL 4

Module

Number

AIM

ANALOG INPUT MODULE

Module Number

AOM

ANALOG OUTPUT MODULE

CHANNEL 1

CHANNEL 2

CHANNEL 3

CHANNEL 4

Module

Number

DIM-V

DISCRETE INPUT MODULE

CHANNEL 5

CHANNEL 6

CHANNEL 7

CHANNEL 8

EMM Station 1

EMM Station 2

COMMS

Peer-to-Peer Link (Port 1)

MODBUS Link (Port 2)

RS-485 / RS-232

Converter

PC running MODBUS

Master software

POWER RS-485

ETHERNET

ETHERNET/MODBUS MODULE

EMM

POWER RS-485

ETHERNET

ETHERNET/MODBUS MODULE

EMM

Data

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Multiple Station Conﬁgurations

A typical application when using multiple stations with redundant Peer-to-Peer and using point-to-multipoint mapping is outlined below. Refer to P2P Figure 4 for an illustrated representation of this example. Refer to P2P Figure 3 for an example of PC software window conﬁguration.

Map four temperature inputs from Station 1 to four analog outputs (4-20mA) of Stations 2, 3 and 4.

P2P Figure 3. Conﬁguration Windows for Multiple Station Pairs with Redundant Peer-to-Peer Links Using Point-to-Multipoint Mapping

Analog output channels must be conﬁgured to

scale the producer temperature data to the current

or voltage outputs (refer to P2P Figure 5 for an

Access diagnostics through MODBUS by interrupting Peer-to-Peer communications on either port network. For the consumer only, you may use the NCS Conﬁguration Software program to view diagnostics messages.

Note:

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Module Number

AOM

ANALOG OUTPUT MODULE

CHANNEL 1

CHANNEL 2

CHANNEL 3

CHANNEL 4

Module Number

TIM

TEMPERATURE INPUT MODULE

COMMS

Peer -to-Peer Li nk (Port 1)

Module

Number

AOM

ANALOG OUTPUT MODULE

Module Number

AOM

ANALOG OUTPUT MODULE

EMM 1

EMM 2

EMM 3

EMM 4

Peer -to-Peer Li nk (Port 2)

COMMS

POWER RS-485

ETHERNET

ETHERNET/MODBUS MODULE

EMM

POWERRS-485

ETHERNET

LINK

ETHERLINKRS-485

ETHERNET/MODBUS MODULE

EMM

POWER RS-485

ETHERNET

ETHERNET/MODBUS MODULE

EMM

POWERRS-485

ETHERNET

ETHERNET/MODBUS MODULE

EMM

P2P Figure 4. Multiple Station Pairs with Redundant Peer-to-Peer Links Using Point-to-Multipoint Mapping

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P2P Figure 5. Conﬁguration Window for Analog Output Temperature Scaling

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Variable

Peer-to-Peer Status Register

Peer-to-Peer Status Flags

4009 (Analog Commands)

4129 + B (Discrete Commands)

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Diagnostics

Faults preventing correct process data from reaching a consumer station, or “Peer-to-Peer faults”, will be ﬂagged and made available in the consumer station for you to access via MODBUS, the web pages, or the NCS PC Conﬁguration Software program. In addition, the Status LED of the consumer station will turn red. Refer to P2P Table 1 for descriptions of these faults and their causes.

Loss of Port 1 on a Redundant Peer-to-Peer System

When the communication link to Port 1 is severed, Peer-to-Peer communications will automatically switch to Port 2, the redundant port. When this happens, the status LED on the consumer(s) will turn red and the appropriate MODBUS status bits in Appendix B Table 17 will be activated to true. This Port 1 communication failure can also be seen when using the NCS Conﬁguration Software in the “Monitor Process Data” view. Once the severed link for Port 1 has been repaired, the Peer-to-Peer communication link will switch back to Port 1 and the LED will return to green with the status bits resetting back to false.

Viewing Peer-to-Peer Faults via MODBUS

The Peer-to-Peer Status Register can be accessed via MODBUS/TCP or by MODBUS RTU. A MODBUS master on a Peer-to-Peer link may interrupt the Peer-to-Peer communications on that link and poll any slave for diagnostics, or any other data. When the MODBUS Master goes silent, Peer-to-Peer communications will resume. The 16-Bit “Peer-to-Peer Status Register” may be read using MODBUS analog commands 3 and 4. The individual ﬂag bits within the register are also available through discrete read commands 1 and 2 where “B” is the bit position within the Peer-to-Peer Status register (see table below). The bit positions and corresponding faults are outlined in P2P Table 1.

P2P Table 1. MODBUS Peer-to-Peer Faults

Peer-to-Peer will automatically switch to Port 2 ONLY

when Port 2 is conﬁgured for Peer-to-Peer AND the

Display of Peer-to-Peer Faults in NCS PC Conﬁguration Software Program

Peer-to-Peer faults on a given station can be viewed through the PC Conﬁguration Software program on the Process Data page of the consumer station, the same page where system level faults are listed. Descriptions of all present faults are shown simultaneously.

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RS-485 bus is healthy.

Fault Conditions

If any of the faults listed in P2P Table 1 are present, meaning data is not available to drive the output, the output channel behaves according to the “Output On Failure” parameter(s) in the output channel conﬁguration. See P2P Figure 5 for an example of output channel conﬁguration.

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I/O Modules

Input/Output Modules for NET Concentrator System

This Section Contains the following:

Introduction Hot-Swapping an I/O Module CPM Module

NCS

AIM Module TIM Module DIM Module AOM Module ROM Module Custom Curve Trimming File Management

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CHANNEL 1

CHANNEL 2

CHANNEL 3

CHANNEL 4

Module Number

AIM

ANALOG INPUT MODULE

CH1

CH2

CH3

CH4

Module

Number

CH1

CH2

CH3

CH4

TIM

CHANNEL 1

CHANNEL 2

CHANNEL 3

CHANNEL 4

TIM

TEMPERATURE INPUT MODULE

AOM

Module Number

AOM

ANALOG OUTPUT MODULE

CPM

POWER

STATUS

CPM

NCS POWER MODULE

DIMDIM

Module

Number

DIM-V

DISCRETE INPUT MODULE

CHANNEL 1

CHANNEL 2

CHANNEL 3

CHANNEL 4

CHANNEL 5

CHANNEL 6

CHANNEL 7

CHANNEL 8

ROM

Module Number

ROM

RELAY OUTPUT MODULE

AIM

CH1

CH2

CH3

CH4

CH5

CH6

CH7

CH8

CH1

CH2

CH3

CH4

POWER INPUT: 20-30VDC

CHANNEL 1

CHANNEL 2

CHANNEL 3

CHANNEL 4

CHANNEL 5

CHANNEL 6

CHANNEL 7

CHANNEL 8

CHANNEL 1

CHANNEL 2

CHANNEL 3

CHANNEL 4

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Introduction

NET Concentrator Systems (NCS) are made up of one or more stand-alone stations, consisting of one Interface Module, combined with just one, or up to 16, Input and/or Output Modules. Any combination of Input and Output Modules may be used in a NCS

network.

I/O Module Registration

Interface Modules are now aware of the I/O modules which are expected to be present. When any I/O module is added or changed in the system, the user

must use the System Status page in the web server to

click the “Accept Module Types” button. Clicking on

this button tells the interface module that the currently attached module types are correct. If the system is

To accommodate changing site requirements,

I/O modules can be added or removed from a NCS, and additional stations can be added to a network, at

rebooted, and a di󰀨erent module type or module count is detected, a bit will be set in the Conguration Status Register.

any time.

I/O Modules Figure 1. NCS External I/O modules and their Terminal Designations

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Step 1:

Gently pull base clips

away from base

Step 2:

With base clips

pulled away,

pull module

out from base.

Base

Clip

Step 1:

Gently pull base clips

away from base

Module

Number

Keying post

Keying hole

Base

(Internal View)

Module

(Back View)

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Input/Output Modules

Hot-Swapping an I/O Module

Should an external Input/Output Module need to be replaced, you do not need to power down the Interface Module. Instead, simply remove the old module from the terminal base, and snap in the new one.

Programming a New Module

The Interface Module uses the conguration present

in the new module. If the new module has the same

conguration as the one being replaced, nothing else needs to be done. If not, the new module must be programmed using the directions in the conguration

section.

Removing the Old Module

For older units with two clips, begin by taking two small at-head screwdrivers and inserting each under

a di󰀨erent base clip, as shown in I/O Modules

Figure 2. With the base clips pulled away, pull the

module out from the base. Newer units have only one

base clip, as shown in I/O Modules Figure 3.

Snapping in the New Module

Check to see that the keying post (shown in

I/O Modules Figure 3) will line up properly with the keying hole in the bottom of the module. If it does not, rotate the module 180°. If it still does not line up, the

module is of the wrong type. The new module must be of the same type as the previous module.

Slip the new module into the base from which the old

one was removed. Push it rmly into position. The

lights on the face of the input/output module should

glow as the unit powers up. Your new I/O module is

now in service.

Note:

A new I/O module will only work with an identical type

of base. The new module must replace an identical

older module.

I/O Modules Figure 3. Snapping in a New Module

I/O Modules Figure 2. Removing the Old Module

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CPM

This Section Contains the following:

CPM Introduction CPM Connection Diagram CPM Speciﬁcations

NET Concentrator System Power Module

CPM Dimensions

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POWER

READY

STATUS

CPM

24Vdc Power

Supply

+ –

CPM

NCS POWER MODULE

Module Number

Module

Number

Module Number

Module

Number

EMM

I/O Module

I/O Module I/O Module I/O Module

I/O Module I/O Module

I/O Module

I/O Module I/O Module I/O Module

POWER

READY

STATUS

CPM

24Vdc Power

Supply

–

CPM

NCS POWER MODULE

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The CPM NET Concentrator System Power Module

An Interface Module can only power two I/O modules; the CPM provides additional power, allowing up to eight I/O modules of any type to be attached to one Interface Module.

An Interface Module can support a maximum of sixteen modules, in which case two CPM modules would be required for power. This forms a fully populated system.

Note:

The Interface Module provides power for up to

two I/O modules. If more than two I/O modules

will be connected to the Interface Module, a CPM

Concentrator Power Module is required. It works in conjunction with the Interface Module to power stations of up to eight I/O modules. However, the CPM will only power units that are mounted to its left (from the user’s

front-view perspective, this would be the right side of

the CPM).

CPM Module Figure 1. CPM Connection Diagram

Installing the CPM

Installation consists of physically mounting the unit, making the power connections, and grounding the unit.

Mounting The CPM is designed to snap easily onto 35mm Top Hat (EN50022) DIN- rails. Snap the CPM onto the DIN-rail to the right of any module within the NCS station, then slide it along the rail until the DB25 connectors on the side of the CPM connect completely with the unit to its left. The CPM can be installed at any position within a NET Concentrator System.

Power Connections After mounting, it is time to power the CPM. Attach 20-30Vdc power as shown in CPM Module Figure 16. The wire gauge requirement for NCS system modules is 12-28AWG.

Power Sourcing Parameters for General Locations, Intrinsically Safe, and Non-Incendive/Type N applications

In accordance with IEC 61010.1 Annex H (all models), the input terminals must be connected to and/or supplied from a certiﬁed energy limiting Class 2 or a Separate Extra Low Voltage (S.E.L.V.) power supply separated from all mains by double/reinforced insulation

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135mm (5.34 in)

POWER

READY

STATUS

118mm

(4.66 in)

CPM FRONTRIGHT SIDE

CPM

NCS Power Module

87mm

(3.45 in)

LEFT SIDE

NET Concentrator System

Speciﬁcations

One Required Per NET Concentrator System Station if There Are More Than Two Input/Output Modules

Performance

Speciﬁcations and information subject to change without notice.

CPM Module Figure 2. CPM Dimensions

Inputs (Power): 20-30Vdc Output (Power): Provides power to up to eight NCS I/O modules Isolation: 500 Vrms, continuous, and will withstand 1000Vrms dielectric strength test for 1 minute with no breakdown, between power input, each MODBUS port, case and terminals of other attached NCS modules

Startup Time: 10ms Power Consumption:

40W maximum

CPM Power Supply Module

Status and

Indicators

Ambient

Conditions

Power LED: A green LED

Fault

turns on to indicate that power is being supplied to the power terminals. Status LED: A green LED turns on to indicate that power is available at the CPM module’s output

Operating Range: –40°C to +85°C (–40°F to +185°F)

Storage Range:

–40°C to +85°C (–40°F to +185°F)

Ambient

Conditions

(continued)

Weight

Relative Humidity:

0-95%, non-condensing RFI/EMI Protection: 20V/m@20-1000MHz, 1kHz AM when tested according to ENC61000-4-3-1996

585 g (20.7 oz)

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This Section Contains the following:

AIM Introduction AIM Speciﬁcations AIM Dimensions

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NET Concentrator System Analog Input Module (AIM)

AIM Connection Diagram Conﬁguring the AIM

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CHANNEL 1

CHANNEL 2

CHANNEL 3

CHANNEL 4

Module Number

75mm

(2.96 in)

135mm

(5.34 in)

118mm

(4.66 in)

AIM FRONT LEFT SIDERIGHT SIDE

AIM

ANALOG INPUT MODULE

91mm (3.6 in)

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The AIM Analog Input Module

The Analog Input Module (AIM) isolates and

conditions four analog signals and relays input

information to the NCS Interface Module.

Speciﬁcations

Default Conﬁguration

All Channels: 4-20mA Filter 60Hz Input Scaling: Disabled Trimming: Disabled Custom Curve: Disabled

Performance Performance

Input Ranges:

Programmable for any range

(continued)

within: Current, 0-25mA (4mA minimum span) or

Voltage, -10V to +10V

(1V minimum span)

Accuracy: ±0.01% of

maximum span

Input Resolution: 20-bit Stability (% of maximum span): Current:

1-year, 0.047%; 3-year, 0.081%;

5-year, 0.11%

Voltage: 1-year, 0.066%; 3-year, 0.11%;

5-year, 0.15% Isolation: 500Vrms, continuous, from channel to channel, from each channel to case, and from each

channel to terminals of other attached NCS modules;

will withstand 1000Vrms

dielectric strength test for one minute (with no breakdown)

from each channel to case,

and from each channel to terminals of other attached

NCS modules

Scan Time: The time required for the NCS Module to access process variable and status data from all four channels of the AIM is 16ms

Response Time: 60ms Input Impedance:

Current, 20 ohms; Voltage, 1 Mohm

Maximum Input Overrange:

Current, ±100mA; Voltage, ±30V Power Supply: Power is

supplied by the NCS Module, 4W maximum

Input Filter:

User-Programmable for 50Hz

or 60Hz noise rejection Linearization Capability:

Custom curve tables can be congured with up to 128 points using Internet Explorer

web pages or PC-based software Transmitter Excitation:

21V/24mA excitation for

powering a 2-wire transmitter

Status

and

Fault

Indicators

Ambient

Conditions

Weight

Diagnostic Information:

Refer to Table 14

One red/green LED per

channel indicates proper channel operation (green) or that the channel is in a fault condition (red)

Operating Range:

-40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F)

Storage Range:

-40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F)

Ambient Temperature

E󰀨ect: 0.01% of maximum

span/°C

Relative Humidity:

0-95%, non-condensing RFI/EMI Protection: 20V/m

@20-1000MHz, 1kHz AM

when tested according to ENC61000-4-3-1996 Common Mode Rejection: 100dB@50/60Hz

Normal Mode Rejection: Current, 60dB

typical@10mAp-p; Voltage,

60dB typical@1Vp-p,

50/60Hz

562 g (19.8 oz)

Specications and information subject to change without notice.

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Connecting the AIM

Slide the AIM along

the DIN-Rail until the

DB25 link connects to

the adjacent I/O or

interface module

AIM

Input Connections

Attach the analog

inputs to the terminals

at the top of the AIM.

Current input with

Transmitter Excitation

1 2

3 4

Current input without Transmitter Excitation

Voltage Input

Iin

ComVin

Terminal Connections

CHANNEL 1

CHANNEL 2

CHANNEL 3

CHANNEL 4

Module Number

AIM

ANALOG INPUT MODULE

+PS –PS

–

–+

1 2

3 4

Iin

ComVin

1 2

3 4

Iin

ComVin

NOTE: To install wires into the terminals, insert a small, athead screwdriver into the pry slot, open wire terminal and place wire.

–

24Vdc OR 90-260Vac (EMM 20-30Vdc)

Power

Supply

Verify Interface Module’s

input power

requirement (Vdc or Vac)

before applying power

Caution:

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Conguring the AIM

The AIM can be congured using the web server

contained within the Interface Module to which it is

attached. It can also be congured using the NCS PC Conguration Software. For further details

please see the Navigating the PC Program in the

Conguration Section of this manual. To congure the AIM, you must rst mount it to the Interface Module as

described in Installing the I/O Modules.

To access real-time data using MODBUS commands instead of the web server, see the MODBUS/TCP

Support section in the MODBUS chapter of this

manual.

Note:

The AIM I/O module is set to factory defaults,

to use either method mentioned above to

congure with your desired parameters.

Current Channel- The AIM accepts four di󰀨erent

analog inputs, and uses a separate channel for each.

Select the channel you wish to program.

Channel Disabled- Checking this box will cause the

AIM and the associated NCS to ignore the selected channel, allowing you to use less than all four

channels without receiving error messages.

Tag Name- Allows you to place an identifying

descriptor (24 alphanumeric characters, maximum) in the AIM channel being congured.

Note:

Space is an illegal character and will cause

errors. Use an underscore (_ ) instead of

using a space.

Input Type- This sets the type of input that the AIM

will receive. Di󰀨erent measurement types require di󰀨erent parameters to be programmed. When a measurement type is selected, other parameters may become red, indicating that the red parameter must be

programmed.

Input Ranging- Allows you to either input or capture

the upper and lower ranges that you want to have measured.

Trimming- Each channel of the AIM can be trimmed

with two data points within the selected zero and span

measurement range. Refer to Trimming section of this

manual for more information.

Filter- This setting is used to congure the input

lter. This lter is designed to reduce the e󰀨ects of

mains-induced noise. The value should be set to the frequency of the local AC supply–either 50Hz or 60Hz.

Saving Conguration Settings- If you will be using

a common conguration within your system, you can create a conguration and save it to a le so that you can load it into another I/O module. Refer to the

Saving Conguration Settings section of this manual for more information.

Input On Failure- From here you may select how your

input value reacts upon a failure. Selecting Hold Last maintains the value last read before the failure. To display a user-selected value, click the Preset button and then enter the value into the Predened Value text

box. The unit displayed will depend upon the Input Type that you have chosen (MilliAmps or Volts).

Input Scaling- Input Scaling allows you to take the

input and convert it to a di󰀨erent range. For example, you take a channel with a 0-10V range and scale it to 0-100V; now when the input is 7.34V, it is relayed to

the Interface Module as 73.4V.

Custom Curve- The Custom Curve box allows you

to setup a custom linearization table of up to 128 points that will tell the AIM what value to output when

a certain input is received. Refer to the Custom Curve

section of this manual for more information.

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TIM

This Section Contains the following:

TIM Introduction TIM Speciﬁcations TIM Dimensions

NET Concentrator System Temperature Input Module

TIM Temperature Input Type and Accuracy Table TIM Connection Diagram

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The TIM Temperature Input Module

CHANNEL 1

CHANNEL 2

CHANNEL 3

CHANNEL 4

75mm

(2.96 in)

135mm

(5.34 in)

118mm

(4.66 in)

91mm

(3.6 in)

TIM FRONTSIDE SIDE

TIM

TEMPERATURE INPUT MODULE

The Temperature Input Module (TIM) of the NCS family isolates and conditions up to four temperature signals and relays temperature information from these inputs to the Interface Module.

Specications

Performance

Input Ranges: See Table 8 Accuracy: See Table 8 Reference Junction Compensation Accuracy:

±0.45°C

Input Resolution: 20-bit Stability (% of maximum span):

RTD: 1-year, 0.013%; 3-year, 0.023%;

5-year, 0.029%

Thermocouple:

1-year, 0.0084%; 3-year, 0.015%; 5-year, 0.019% Isolation: 500Vrms,

continuous, from channel to channel, from each channel to case, and from each

channel to terminals of other attached NCS modules; will withstand 1000Vrms dielectric strength test for one

minute, with no breakdown, from each channel to case,

and from each channel to terminals of other attached NCS modules Scan Time: The time required for the Interface Module to access process variable and status data from

Performance

(continued)

Status and

Indicators

all four channels of the TIM is 16ms

Response Time: 150ms Input Impedance (T/C):

40Mohms, nominal

Maximum Input Overrange:

±5Vdc peak, maximum

Excitation Current (RTD and Ohms):

250 microamps nominal

Power Supply:

Power is supplied by the Interface Module, 1.5W maximum

Linearization Capability:

Custom curve tables can be congured with up to 128

points using Internet

Explorer web pages or PC-based software

Input Filter:

Programmable for 50 or

60Hz noise rejection Diagnostic Information:

Refer to Appendix B Table 7

One red/green LED per

Fault

channel indicates proper channel operation (green) or that the channel is in a fault condition (red)

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Default Conﬁguration

All Channels: Input: RTD 4W Pt3850 100 Ohms EGU: degC Input Zero: -240 Input Full: 960 Settings: Filter: 60Hz Ambient Temp: Enabled, degC Broken Wire Detection: Enabled

Ambient

Conditions

Weight

Operating Range:

–40°C to +85°C (–40°F to +185°F)

Storage Range:

–40°C to +85°C (–40°F to +185°F)

Ambient Temperature

E󰀨ect: See Table 1

E󰀨ect on Reference

Junction Compensation:

±0.005°C/°C

Relative Humidity:

0-95%, non-condensing RFI/EMI Immunity: 20V/m

@20-1000MHz, 1kHz AM

when tested according

to ENC6100-4-3-1996; E󰀨ect on RTD/Ohms Input:

0.4°C/0.1 ohms, maximum; E󰀨ect on Thermocouple/ Millivolt Input: 1.0°C/40

microvolts, maximum

Common Mode Rejection: 100dB@50/60Hz Normal Mode Rejection:

50dB typical@0.2V peak-to-

peak, 50/60Hz 589 g (20.7 oz)

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TIM Module Table 1. TIM Temperature Input Type and Accuracy Table

Input Type

RTD

(2-, 3-,

4-Wire)

Platinum

Nickel

Copper

Direct Resistance

Ohms

Potentiometer

T/C

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0.003850

0.003902

0.003916

0.00672

0.00427

n/a

Ohms

100

200

300 400

500

1000

100 200 400 500

1000

100 120

9.035

0-4000 ohms

100-4000 ohms

n/a

Conformance

Range

-200 to 850°C

-328 to 1562°F

-100 to 650°C

-148 to 1202°F

-200 to 510°C

-328 to 950°F

-80 to 320°C

-112 to 608°F

-50 to 250°C

-58 to 482°F

0-4000 ohms

0-100%

-180 to 760°C

-292 to 1400°F

-150 to 1370°C

-238 to 2498°F

-170 to 1000°C

-274 to 1832°F

-170 to 400°C

-274 to 752°F 0 to 1760°C

32 to 3200°F

0 to 1760°C

32 to 3200°F

400 to 1820°C 752 to 3308°F

-130 to 1300°C

-202 to 2372°F 0 to 2300°C

32 to 4172°F

-50 to 1000mV

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Minimum

Span

10°C

(18°F)

10 ohms

10%

35°C

(63°F)

40°C

(72°F)

35°C

(63°F)

35°C

(63°F)

50°C

(90°F)

50°C

(90°F)

75°C

(135°F)

45°C

(81°F) 100°C

(180°F)

Input

Accuracy

±0.1°C

(±0.18°F)

±0.14°C

(±0.25°F)

±1.6°C

(±2.88°F)

±0.4 ohms

±0.1%

±0.25°C

(±0.45°F)

±0.3°C

(±0.54°F)

±0.25°C

(±0.45°F)

±0.25°C

(±0.45°F)

±0.55°C

(±0.99°F)

±0.55°C

(±0.99°F)

±0.75°C

(±1.35°F)

±0.4°C

(±0.72°F)

±0.8°C

(±1.44°F)

microvolts

Maximum

Range

-240 to 960°C

-400 to 1760°F

-150 to 720°C

-238 to 1328°F

-240 to 580°C

-400 to 1076°F

-100 to 360°C

-148 to 680°F

-65 to 280°C

-85 to 536°F

0-4095 ohms

0-100%

-210 to 770°C

-346 to 1418°F

-270 to 1390°C

-454 to 2534°F

-270 to 1013°C

-454 to 1855.4°F

-270 to 407°C

-454 to 764.6°F

-50 to 1786°C

-58 to 3246.8°F

-50 to 1786°C

-58 to 3246.8°F 200 to 1836°C

392 to 3336.8°F

-270 to 1316°C

-454 to 2400.8°F 0 to 2338°C

32 to 4240.4°F

n/a

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Ambient Temperature

Accuracy/°C Change

0.0035°C (0.0063°F)

0.002°C (0.0036°F)

0.0035°C (0.0063°F)

0.002 ohms + 0.005% of reading

0.00016°C + 0.005% of reading

0.0002°C +

0.005% of reading

0.00026°C + 0.005% of reading

0.0001°C +

0.005% of reading

0.00075°C + 0.005% of reading

0.0038°C +

0.005% of reading

0.0003°C +

0.005% of reading

0.00043°C + 0.005% of reading

0.5 microvolts + 0.005%

TIM Module Figure 2. TIM Connection Diagram

TIM

Input Connections

Attach the temperature inputs

to the terminals at the top of

the TIM. Specic connection

types are shown below.

Terminal Connections

–

Thermocouple

Millivolt

Potentiometer

1 2

3 4

Increasing

4-Wire RTD &

Direct Resistance

3-Wire RTD &

Direct Resistance

2-Wire RTD &

Direct Resistance

Connecting the TIM

Slide the external I/O module

along the DIN-Rail until the

DB25 link connects

to the adjacent module

CHANNEL 1

CHANNEL 2

CHANNEL 3

CHANNEL 4

TIM

TEMPERATURE INPUT MODULE

–

Power

Supply

24Vdc OR 90-260Vac (EMM 20-30Vdc)

Verify Interface Module’s

input power

requirement (Vdc or Vac)

before applying power

Caution:

Module Number

1 2

3 4

1 2

3 4

1 2

3 4

1 2

3 4

1 2

3 4

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Conguring the TIM

The TIM can be congured using the web server

contained within the Interface Module to which it is

attached. It can also be congured using the NCS PC Conguration Software. For further details

please see the Navigating the PC Program in the

Conguration Section of this manual. To congure the TIM, you must rst mount it to the Interface Module as

described in Installing the I/O Modules.

To access real-time data using MODBUS commands instead of the web server, see the MODBUS/TCP

Support section in the MODBUS chapter of this

manual.

Note:

The TIM I/O module is set to factory defaults,

to use either method mentioned above to

congure with your desired parameters

Current Channel- The TIM accepts four di󰀨erent

temperature inputs, and uses a separate channel for

each. Select the channel you wish to program.

Channel Disabled- Checking this box will cause the

TIM and its associated Interface Module to ignore the

selected channel, allowing you to use less than all four

channels without receiving error messages.

Tag Name- Assign tag names, or descriptors, to

process variables. The Process Status page will

display the data next to the respective process variable tag. These tags can also be read by the OPC

Server and can therefore be used to access process data in the NCS when conguring an OPC client.

Input Conguration- This programs the type of input

that the TIM will receive. Di󰀨erent measurement types require di󰀨erent parameters to be programmed. When a measurement type is selected, other parameters may become red, indicating that these

parameters must be programmed.

Input Ranging- Allows you to either input or capture

the upper and lower ranges that you want to have measured.

Trimming- Each channel of the TIM can be trimmed with two data points within the selected zero and span

measurement range. Refer to Trimming section of this

manual for more information.

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Ambient Temperature- Checking this box causes the

TIM to measure the terminal temperature and causes the attached Interface Module to scan this value from

the TIM. The temperature is stored in a MODBUS

register titled Ambient Temperature and cannot be accessed through the web server. To access this register, refer to the MODBUS/TCP Support section of this manual.

Saving Conguration Settings- If you will be using

a common conguration within your system, you can create a conguration and save it to a le so that you can load it into another I/O module. Refer to the

Saving Conguration Settings section of this manual for more information.

Broken Wire Detection- Checking this causes

the TIM to perform continuous sensor diagnostics,

monitoring the sensor and sending the output upscale or downscale during a failure.

PV Input On Failure- Select how your input value reacts upon a failure. Selecting Hold Last maintains the value last read before the failure. To display a user-selected value, click the Preset button and then enter the value into the Predened Value text box. The unit displayed will depend upon the Input Type that you have chosen.

Input Scaling- Input Scaling allows you to take the

input and convert it to a di󰀨erent range. For example, you take a channel with a 0-1000°C range and scale it to 0-100°C; now when the input is 734°C, it is relayed

to the Interface Module as 73.4°C.

Custom Curve- The Custom Curve box allows you

to setup a custom linearization table of up to 128

points that will tell the TIM what value to output when

a certain input is received. Refer to the Custom Curve

section of this manual for more information.

Custom Engineering Units- The I/O conguration

web pages allow you to customize the process

variable engineering units (EGU). The data can then

be viewed on the Process Status page with the correct units.

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DIM

This Section Contains the following:

DIM Introduction DIM Speciﬁcations DIM Dimensions

NET Concentrator System Discrete Input Module

DIM Connection Diagram Conﬁguring the DIM

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The DIM Discrete Input Module

The Discrete Input Module (DIM) of the NCS family isolates and conditions up to eight discrete signals,

and relays input information to the Interface Module.

The DIM is available for three di󰀨erent discrete input channel types: contact closure, high range voltage, or

low range voltage.

Speciﬁcations

Performance

Input Ratings: 24V/3.7mA,

internally powered Input Logic Threshold: 8V low-going; 16V high-going

Input Logic: Closed contact

input yields logic 1

Isolation: 500Vrms, continuous, from channel to channel, from each channel to case, and from each

channel to terminals of other

attached NCS modules; will

withstand 1000Vrms

dielectric strength test for one

minute, with no breakdown, from each channel to case,

Performance

(continued)

Indicators

and from each channel to

terminals of other attached NCS

modules

Scan Time: 16ms Response Time: <12ms with

contact debounce disabled

Power Supply: Power is

supplied by the Interface Module, 3W maximum

Diagnostic Information: Refer

to Table 17

LED

One red/green LED per channel indicates input state, with red

indicating open contact input

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Default Conﬁguration

NCS-DIM (Contact Closure) Debounce Time: None NCS-DIM (High Voltage) Fail Response (All Channels): Hold NCS-DIM (Low Voltage) Fail Response (All Channels): Hold

Ambient

Conditions

Weight

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

RFI/EMI Protection:

20V/m @20-1000MHz, 1kHz AM when tested

according to

IEC1000-4-3-1995

493 g (17.4 oz)

DIM Discrete Voltage Input Module (8 Channels)

Up to Eight Per Interface Module

Performance LED

Input Ratings: Low Range, 30Vac/Vdc; High Range: 120/240Vac/Vdc

Input Logic Threshold:

Low Range: <9Vac or DC guaranteed low, >15Vac or

DC guaranteed high;

High Range: <55Vac or dc guaranteed low, >90Vac or

dc guaranteed high

Input Logic: Input above

threshold yields logic 1;

Input below threshold yields logic 0 Input Impedance: Each input draws <4mA when on

Isolation: 500Vrms, continuous, from channel to channel, from each channel to case, and from

Performance

(continued)

each channel to terminals of

other attached NCS modules; will withstand 1000Vrms

dielectric strength test for one

minute, with no breakdown, from each channel to case,

and from each channel to terminals of other attached NCS modules

Scan Time: 16ms Response Time: <30ms Maximum Input Over range:

Up to 260Vac/Vdc Power Supply: Power is

supplied by the Interface Module, 1W maximum Diagnostic Information: Refer to Appendix B Table 9

Indicators

Ambient

Conditions

Weight

One red/green LED per

channel indicates input

state, with red indicating

input below threshold 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

RFI/EMI Protection:

20V/m @20-1000MHz, 1kHz AM when tested

according to

IEC1000-4-3-1995

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Module

Number

75mm

(2.96 in)

135mm

(5.34 in)

118mm

(4.66 in)

DIM FRONTLEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE

DIM-V

DISCRETE INPUT MODULE

91mm

(3.6 in)

CHANNEL 1

CHANNEL 2

CHANNEL 3

CHANNEL 4

CHANNEL 5

CHANNEL 6

CHANNEL 7

CHANNEL 8

DIM

Voltage Input

Contact Closure Input

Terminal Connections (Typical)

–+

Connecting the DIM

Slide the external I/O module

along the DIN-Rail until the

DB25 link connects

to the adjacent module

Module Number

CHANNEL 1

CHANNEL 2

CHANNEL 3

CHANNEL 4

DIM-V

DISCRETE INPUT MODULE

CHANNEL 5

CHANNEL 6

CHANNEL 7

CHANNEL 8

Input Connections

Attach the discrete inputs to the terminals at the top

of the DIM.

NOTE: To install wires into the terminals, insert a small, athead screwdriver into the pry slot, open wire terminal and place wire.

–

Power Supply

24Vdc OR 90-260Vac (EMM 20-30Vdc)

Verify Interface Module’s

input power

requirement (Vdc or Vac)

before applying power

Caution:

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DIM Module Figure 1. DIM Dimensions

Note: Earlier Models have a different DIN latch but overall dimensions are the same and both versions are interchangeable.

DIM Module Figure 2. DIM Connection Diagram

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Conguring the DIM

The DIM can be congured using the web server

contained within the Interface Module to which it is

attached. It can also be congured using the NCS PC Conguration Software. For further details

please see the Navigating the PC Program in the

Conguration Section of this manual. To congure the DIM, you must rst mount it to the Interface Module as

described in Installing the I/O Modules.

To access real-time data using MODBUS commands instead of the web server, see the MODBUS/TCP

Support section in the MODBUS chapter of this

manual.

Note:

The DIM I/O module is set to factory defaults,

to use either method mentioned above to

congure with your desired parameters.

Contact Debounce (Contact Closure DIM units only)- When

some contacts open or close, there can be a short

period of oscillation resulting from the mechanical contacts. The Contact Debounce setting causes

the NCS to ignore false signals caused by these

oscillations. This setting is only available with contact closure DIM modules.

Saving Conguration Settings- If you will be using

a common conguration within your system, you can create a conguration and save it to a le so that you can load it into another I/O module. Refer to the

Saving Conguration Settings section of this manual for more information.

Failure Response- This section tells the ROM what

to do if communication with the Interface Module fails. It will either maintain the last value (Hold), or turn the relay to a predetermined energized or de-energized state (On/O).

Commit/Cancel Buttons- Click Commit when you

are nished selecting parameters to save the settings

to memory. Cancel ends your conguration without saving changes.

Tag- Assign a tag name, or descriptor, to process

variables for each channel. The Process Status page

will display the data next to the respective process variable tag. These tags can also be read by the OPC

Server and can therefore be used to access process

data in the microNCS when conguring an OPC client.

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DIM Module Figure 3. DIM Conguration Web Page

DIM Module Figure 4. DIM Conguration with NCS Cong

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AOM

This Section Contains the following:

AOM Introduction AOM Speciﬁcations AOM Dimensions

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AOM Connection Diagram Conﬁguring the AOM

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The AOM Analog Output Module

The Analog Output Module (AOM) accepts information from the NCS and outputs it as one of four

independently congurable analog signals.

Speciﬁcations

Performance

Specications and information subject to change without notice.

Output Ranges:

Programmable for any range within: Current (sink or source), 0-20mA or Voltage, 0-10V

Accuracy: ±0.015% of

maximum span

Output Resolution: 18-bit Stability (% of max. span):

Current: 1-year, 0.012%; 3-year, 0.020%;

5-year, 0.026%

Voltage:

1-year, 0.066%;

3-year, 0.11%; 5-year, 0.15% Isolation: 500Vrms,

continuous, from channel to channel, from each channel to case, and from each

channel to terminals of other

attached NCS modules; will withstand 1000Vrms dielectric strength test for one minute, with no breakdown, from each channel to case, and from

each channel to terminals of other attached NCS modules Scan Time: The time required for the Interface Module to access process variable and status data from

all four channels of the AOM

is 16ms

Performance

(continued)

Default Conﬁguration

All Channels: 0-20mA Under Range: 0mA Over Range: 23.6mA Output On Failure: Hold Last Trimming: Disabled

Response Time:

50ms to 90% of nal value on a step input Output Damping: Increases response

time by adjusting lter

time constant from 0-30 seconds

Ripple: Current, 10mV

peak-to-peak measured

across a 250ohm load resistor; Voltage, 50mV

peak-to-peak maximum

Load Capability:

Current, 0-1000ohms (source), 42V maximum (sink) 1500ohms; Voltage, 0-5mA (2000 ohms

minimum load)

Output Limiting: Current

output is guaranteed

up to 21.6mA (or 10%

of full scale above the programmed full value)

and limits at 23.6mA; Voltage output accuracy is guaranteed up to 10.5V

(or 5% of full scale above the programmed full value) and limits at 11.0V

Load E󰀨ect (current

outputs): 0.01% of span

from 0 to maximum load

resistance on current output

Performance

(continued)

Status

and Fault

Indicators

Ambient

Conditions

Weight

Output Failure Mode:

Outputs are programmable to

either hold last value or go to

a pre-dened value on error

upon lost communication with the Interface Module or upon receiving invalid primary variable data Power Supply:

Power is supplied by the

Interface Module, 4W maximum

Diagnostic Information:

Refer to Appendix B Table 8

One red/green LED per

channel indicates proper channel operation (green) or that the channel is in a fault condition (red)

Operating Range:

–40°C to +85°C (–40°F to +185°F)

Storage Range:

–40°C to +85°C (–40°F to +185°F)

Ambient Temperature

E󰀨ect: 0.01% of maximum

span/°C

Relative Humidity:

0-95%, non-condensing

RFI/EMI Protection:

20V/m@20-1000MHz, 1kHz AM when tested according to

ENC61000-4-3-1996

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AOM

Current Source

Current Sink Voltage Output

+Iout

-Iout

+Vout

-Vout

Terminal Connections

1 2

3 4

1 2

3 4

1 2

3 4

+Iout

-Iout

NOTE: To install wires into the terminals, insert a small, athead screwdriver into the pry slot, open wire terminal and place wire.

Connecting the AOM

Slide the external I/O module

along the DIN-Rail until the

DB25 link connects

to the adjacent module

Module Number

AOM

ANALOG OUTPUT MODULE

Output Connections

Attach the analog outputs

to the terminals on the

bottom of the AOM.

–

Power

Supply

24Vdc OR 90-260Vac (EMM 20-30Vdc)

Verify Interface Module’s

input power

requirement (Vdc or Vac)

before applying power

Caution:

75mm

(2.96 in)

135mm

(5.34 in)

118mm

(4.66 in)

AOM FRONT LEFT SIDERIGHT SIDE

Module

Number

AOM

ANALOG OUTPUT MODULE

87mm

(3.45 in)

AOM Module Figure 1. AOM Dimensions

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Note: Earlier Models have a different DIN latch but overall dimensions are the same and both versions are interchangeable.

AOM Module Figure 2. AOM Connection Diagram

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Conguring the AOM

The AOM can be congured using the web server

contained within the Interface Module to which it is

attached. It can also be congured using the NCS PC Conguration Software. For further details please see

the Navigating the PC Program in the Conguration Section of this manual. To congure the AOM,

you must rst mount it to the Interface Module as

described in Installing the I/O Modules

To access real-time data using MODBUS commands instead of the web server, see the MODBUS/TCP

Support section in the MODBUS chapter of this

manual.

Note:

The AOM I/O module is set to factory defaults,

to use either method mentioned above to

congure with your desired parameters.

After mounting, bring up the NCS conguration

software by starting an Internet browser on a

computer attached to the same network as the NCS,

and typing http:// followed by the IP address that the

Moore Industries NAC Client software lists for your

Interface Module.

Once you have accessed the NCS conguration

software, click on I/O Module, then Congure Analog

Output Module. Congure the parameters listed on

the screen, and when you are nished, press Commit.

The following sections describe parameters of the

conguration when using web page conguration

method. The same parameters can be found within the NCS PC Conguration Software

Current Channel- The AOM comes standard with four

channels, each independently congurable to handle

current or voltage. Select the channel you wish to program

Custom Tag- Assign tag names, or descriptors,

to process variables. The Process Status page

will display the data next to the respective process variable tag. These tags can also be read by the OPC

Server and can therefore be used to access process data in the NCS when conguring an OPC client.

Channel Disabled- Checking this box will cause the

AOM and its associated Interface Module to ignore the selected channel, allowing you to use less than all four

channels without receiving error messages.

Output Type- This programs the AOM to output either

volt or mA. When an Output Type is selected, other parameters may become red, indicating that these

parameters must be programmed.

Output Ranging- Allows you to input the upper and lower ranges that you want the AOM to output.

Output Damping- The Output Damping allows you

to introduce a delay into the AOM’s response to a

change in input. The value of the output damping is the number of seconds that it will take for a display to make a 63% change in response to the change in input. A damping time of “0” will disable damping.

Output on Out-of-Range PV- These boxes allow you

to enter the value that you want the AOM’s output to

default to when the monitored input goes out of range. Loop Test- This function allows you test the other

instruments on the loop by setting the AOM to output a specic value. After clicking Loop Test, use the

arrows to select the desired value and press Set Value to begin.

Saving Conguration Settings- If you will be using

a common conguration within your system, you can create a conguration and save it to a le so that you can load it into another I/O module. Refer to the

Saving Conguration Settings section of this manual for more information.

Output on Failure- This section tells the AOM what

to do if the Interface Module stops scanning data into it. It will either maintain the last value (Hold Last), or

jump to a predened value that you specify (Preset

Predened Value).

Output Scaling- Output Scaling allows you to access

the analog output process variable in a number range

more meaningful to you than the actual mA or Volts output. For example, if the actual output range is 4-20mA, set the scaled range to 0-100; you now write 0 to the process variable to get 4mA out and 100 to

get 20mA out.

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Trimming- Each channel of the AOM can be trimmed

with two data points within the selected zero and span output range. Refer to Trimming section of this manual for more information.

Custom Engineering Units- The I/O conguration

web pages allow you to customize the process

variable engineering units (EGU). The data can then

be viewed on the Process Status page with the correct units.

AOM Module Figure 3. AOM Conﬁguration Web Page

Commit/Cancel Buttons- Click Commit when you

are nished selecting parameters to save the settings

to memory. Cancel ends your conguration without saving changes.

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ROM

This Section Contains the following:

ROM Introduction ROM Speciﬁcations ROM Dimensions

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NET Concentrator System Relay Output Module

ROM Connection Diagram Conﬁguring the ROM

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75mm

(2.96 in)

135mm (5.34 in)

118mm

(4.66 in)

ROM FRONT LEFT SIDERIGHT SIDE

Module Number

ROM8

RELAY OUTPUT MODULE

87mm

(3.45in)

CHANNEL 1

CHANNEL 2

CHANNEL 3

CHANNEL 4

CHANNEL 5

CHANNEL 6

CHANNEL 7

CHANNEL 8

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The ROM Relay Output Module

The Relay Output Module (ROM) accepts information from the NCS Interface Module and outputs it to eight independently congurable relay signals. Each

Default Conﬁguration

All Channels: Power Up State: Off Output On Fail: Hold LED’s When Energized: Red

relay can be congured as normally open or normally

closed by jumper selection. The power and failure states and led indications are software programmable.

Speciﬁcations

Performance LED

Mechanical Output Ratings:

SPST relay, 1 form A or B, rated 2A@250Vac, 50/60Hz

Performance

(continued)

or 2A@30Vdc, non-inductive Output Logic: Logic 1 yields

energized relay Output Failure Mode:

Outputs are programmable to either hold last value, or

go energized or de-energized upon lost communication with the Interface Module

Scan Time: 16ms Isolation: 500Vrms,

continuous, from channel to channel, from each channel to case, and from each channel

to terminals of other attached

NCS modules; will withstand 1000Vrms dielectric strength

test for one minute, with no breakdown, from each channel to case, and from

each channel to terminals of other attached NCS interface modules

Response Time: <10ms Power Supply: Power is

supplied by the Interface Module, 3W maximum Diagnostic Information:

Refer to Appendix B Table 9

Indicators

Ambient

Conditions

Weight

One red/green LED per

channel indicates relay state and can be programmed for desired sense

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 RFI/EMI Protection: 20V/m

@20-1000MHz, 1kHz AM

when tested according to IEC1000-4-3-1995

493 g (17.4 oz)

ROM Module Figure 1. ROM Dimensions

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ROM

Relay Output

Terminal Connections

Connecting the ROM

Slide the external I/O module

along the DIN-Rail until the

DB25 link connects

to the adjacent module

Module Number

ROM

RELAY OUTPUT MODULE

NOTE: To install wires into the terminals, insert a small, athead

screwdriver into the pry slot, open wire terminal and place wire.

Output Connections

Attach the relay outputs

to the terminals on the bottom

of the ROM.

24Vdc OR 90-260Vac (EMM 20-30Vdc)

Verify Interface Module’s

input power

requirement (Vdc or Vac)

before applying power

Caution:

–

Power

Supply

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Conguring the ROM

The ROM can be congured using the web server

contained within the Interface Module to which it is

attached. It can also be congured using the NCS PC Conguration Software. For further details please see

the Navigating the PC Program in the Conguration Section of this manual. To congure the ROM,

you must rst mount it to the Interface Module as

described in Installing the I/O Modules .

To access real-time data using MODBUS commands instead of the web server, see the MODBUS/TCP

Support section in the MODBUS chapter of this

manual.

Note:

The ROM I/O module is set to factory defaults,

to use either method mentioned above to

congure with your desired parameters.

When energized, LEDs are- This setting allows user

to choose color (red or green) of the LED when the

relay is energized. Saving Conguration Settings- If you will be using

a common conguration within your system, you can create a conguration and save it to a le so that you can load it into another I/O module. Refer to the

Saving Conguration Settings section of this manual for more information

Tag- Assign a tag name, or descriptor, to process

variables for each channel. The Process Status page

will display the data next to the respective process variable tag. These tags can also be read by the OPC

Server and can therefore be used to access process data in the NCS when conguring an OPC client.

Failure Response- This section tells the ROM what to do if communication with the Interface Module fails. It will either maintain the last value (Hold), or turn the relay to a predetermined energized or de-energized state (On/O).

Output Test- This function allows you to change

the state of each relay. After clicking Output Test, use the check boxes to select the desired relay and

press Update Output . A checked box energizes the corresponding relay.

Commit/Cancel Buttons- Click Commit when you

are nished selecting parameters to save the settings

to memory. Cancel ends your conguration without saving changes.

Relay on Powerup- Checking a box congures the corresponding relay to be on (energized) upon power up for each channel for which you have checked the

box.

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ROM Module Figure 3. ROM Conguration Web Page

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ROM Module Figure 4. ROM Conguration with NCS Cong

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Normally Open or Normally Closed Relay Selection

The ROM will come pre-conﬁgured as Normally Open (NO) RNO8 or Normally Closed (NC) RNC8. Each relay can be individually conﬁgured by changing ROM relay jumpers. To access the jumpers, disengage the plastic shroud from the ROM unit. Refer to Conﬁguration Figures 2 and 3 in the Input/Ouput Modules section of this manual for instruction regarding removal. Next, remove both side panels by removing the four screws on each panel. Once the side panels are removed, gently apply pressure to the edges of the PC boards exposed in order to slide out the board assembly.

ROM Module Figure 5. ROM Jumpers

Follow front panel LED orientation for the relays requiring conﬁguration (from a front-view, jumpers for relays 1-4 would be accessed from the left side of the unit; relays 5-8 would be accessed from the right side). The ROM is comprised of two boards of four relays each. These boards face each other in opposite orientation. To correctly set the jumpers, ensure that you are referencing each board as shown below.

Jumpers

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Normally

Closed

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Custom Curve

The Custom Curve feature is applicable to the following I/O modules: AIM and TIM. It allows you to create a custom linearization table for non-linear inputs. This table can then be downloaded to one or multiple interface modules and saved for backup purposes.

Custom Curve File

The user can save a Custom Curve in a ﬁle, and then load it into one or more channels using the Web Server or PC Conﬁguration program.

The web server loads and saves ﬁles held in the cfg folder of the interface module’s ﬁle system, whereas the PC program stores ﬁles and accesses ﬁles from the local PC, in user designated locations.

A custom curve ﬁle must ﬁrst be created as a Comma Separated Value (.csv) ﬁle. This can be done using either Microsoft® Excel® or other similar spreadsheet program, (refer to I/O Modules Figure 4) or a text editor (refer to I/O Modules Figure 5).

1. Open a new sheet in Microsoft Excel®. Using column A as your X data, and column B as your Y data observe the following scheme:

Column A: The X data must be a monotonically increasing sequence (i.e. each value must be greater than the previous value in the sequence).

Column B: The Y data may be any sequence. You may enter up to 128 X,Y pairs. All numbers must be real, signed numbers, up to 6 digits long (7 digits and higher must be translated to exponential notation) or 6 plus one decimal point. Exponent notation (in the form of 1e+010, rather than 10e9) may also be used, but it will be translated to the full value (i.e. 10e9 =

10000000000) and thus must not represent a number higher than Xe37. Numbers represented as Xe38 and above will produce errors.

I/O Modules Figure 4. Comma Separated Value ﬁle (Microsoft® Excel® Spreadsheet)

2. Observing the same rules, you can also use a text editor to create your .csv ﬁle in the following manner:

The ﬁle must be saved with a .csv extension. The .csv ﬁle is then transferred via “ftp” to the Interface Module’s cfg directory.

I/O Modules Figure 5. Comma Separated Value ﬁle (text editor)

After entering your values, simply save as a .csv ﬁle.

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To conﬁgure the I/O module with the custom curve, perform the following:

1. Check the Enabled box in the Custom Curve section of the conﬁguration page and click Commit.

2. From the conﬁguration page for the channel requiring the custom curve, click Load .csv.

3. The Load Custom Curve window will appear. Select the ﬁle you created from the list and click Load .

4. The Load Custom Curve window will disappear.

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Trimming

Trimming applies to the following I/O modules: AIM, TIM, and AOM. Each channel can be trimmed with two data points within the selected zero and span measurement range. Input trimming allows a complete range to be monitored, while placing a measurement emphasis on the most critical segment of the process range. Output trimming alters the output of the AOM to match a speciﬁc input device or display.

Trimming both Input and Output can be achieved using either the Web Interface or the PC Conﬁguration Software. Both methods are nearly identical see following for instructions:

Input (Sensor) Trimming Using the Web Interface

To perform sensor trimming, follow the steps below.

1. Select the channel you wish to trim; click the Trim / Enable link on the associated web page.

2. Click the Trimming enabled checkbox. Depending on your function, select 1 point trim or 2 point trim.

3. To trim the lower point, enter the value that you would like display ed as your process variable (PV) into the Lower text box.

Output Trimming Using the Web Interface

To perform output trimming, follow the steps below.

1. Select the channel you wish to trim; click the Trim / Enable link on the associated web page.

2. Click the Trimming enabled checkbox. Depending on your function, select 1 point trim or 2 point trim.

3. To trim the lower point, enter the value corresponding to your process variable (PV) into the Lower text box.

4. Click the Trim Lower button. This will bring up a pop-up window allowing you to adjust the output in either small, medium, or large increments. The value can also be directly set. Observe the connected sensor or display; when you are satisﬁed with the reading on the measuring device, click Accept. The captured value will update to this value on the Analog Output Trimming screen.

5. If performing 2 point trimming, repeat Steps 4 and 5 for the upper trim point.

6. Click Submit to save the trimming values and continue to the next channel.

4. Click the Trim Lower button. This will bring up a pop-up window prompting you to input the value that you entered as your lower trim point; click Next when the value is input and has stabilized; click Accept if you are satisﬁed with the data received by the Input Module. The captured value will update to this value on the Analog Input Trimming screen.

5. If performing 2 point trimming, repeat Steps 4 and 5 for the upper trim point.

6. Click Submit to save the trimming values and continue to the next channel.

Repeat these steps for each channel that requires trimming.

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Input (Sensor) Trimming Using the PC Program

To perform sensor trimming, follow the steps below.

1. Connect to and upload the conﬁguration of the station containing the channel to be trimmed. Select the channel, and check the Trimming checkbox.

2. Select the Trimming item in the tree . Depending on your function, select 1 point trim or 2 point trim.

3. To trim the lower point, enter the value that you would like display ed as your process variable (PV) into the Lower Trim Point text box.

5. If performing 2 point trimming, repeat Steps 4 and 5 for the upper trim point.

6. Select the Channel item in the tree and download to save the trimming values and continue to the next channel.

Output Trimming Using the PC Program

To perform output trimming, follow the steps below.

1. Connect to and upload the conﬁguration of the station containing the channel to be trimmed. Select the channel, and check the Trimming checkbox.

2. Select the Trimming item in the tree . Depending on your function, select 1 point trim or 2 point trim.

3. To trim the lower point, enter the corresponding to your process variable (PV) into the Lower Trim Point text box.

4. Click the Trim Lower button. This will bring up a pop-up window allowing you to adjust the output in either, small, medium or large increments. The value can also be directly set. Observe the connected sensor or display; when you are satisﬁed with the reading on the measuring device, click Accept. The captured value will update to this value on the main dialog.

5. If performing 2 point trimming, repeat Steps 4 and 5 for the upper trim point.

6. Select the channel and download to save the trimming values and continue to the next channel.

Repeat these steps for each channel that requires trimming.

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I/O Modules Figure 6. Trimming Web Page

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I/O Modules Figure 7. Trimming Conﬁguration on PC program

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File Management

The user can save conguration settings to a le using the Web Server or PC Conguration program. This le can be used to backup congurations or for duplicating congurations on other channels, modules

or stations. The Web Server can store channel settings only. The

PC Conguration program can store channel, module

and station settings.

The web server loads and saves les held in the cfg

folder of the interface module’s le system, whereas the PC program stores les and accesses les from the local PC, in user designated locations.

Note:

The le formats are incompatible with one another.

Web Server File Management

To Save a File

PC Conguration Software File

Management

To Save a File

Set your parameters and save le by clicking File then click Save As button and assign a name to the le. In the window that appears, click the Save button.

To Load a File

To retrieve or reapply a saved conguration, click the

Load File button and select the correct le name. In the window that appears, click the Load button.

Deleting Saved Congurations

To delete a previously saved conguration, delete it from your PC’s le system.

Note:

Since the PC program can save a channel, module,

or station, be certain you have selected the correct

item within the tree hierarchy section when saving or

Set the parameters you wish to save as a le and click

Commit. Once you have done this, click the Save File

button and assign a name to the le. In the window

that appears, click the Save button.

To Load a File

To retrieve or reapply a saved conguration, click the

Load File button and select the correct le name. In the window that appears, click the Load button.

Deleting Saved Congurations

To delete a previously saved conguration, access

your system’s FTP site. Open the cfg folder and then

select, and delete, the les you no longer need. Refer

to the Upgrading Interface Module Firmware and Web Pages section of this manual for instruction regarding

access of the associated FTP site.

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Installation & Maintenance

Installation and Maintenance

This Section Contains the following:

Installation Maintenance Customer Support

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Installation

Installation consists of physically mounting the unit, completing the input connections, and grounding the

unit.

The Interface Module and external I/O modules connect together via DB-25 connectors integrated into

the side(s) of each module.

Mounting

The NET Concentrator System Modules are designed to snap easily onto 35mm Top Hat (EN50022) DIN-

rails.

Snap any I/O modules onto the DIN-rail to the right of the Interface module, then slide it along the rail until the DB25 connectors on the side of the I/O module

connect completely with the unit to its left.

Making the Electrical Connections

Refer to specic m odule sections for detailed terminal designations and connection gures.

Contact/Load Suppression

(applies to Relay Output Module only)

When the ROM outputs are used to switch external relay coil, contactor, solenoid or some other inductive load, large voltage spikes may be created in nearby cable harnesses. When excessive, these voltage

spikes can disrupt the operation of all nearby

electronics including this product. Please follow the external relay manufacturer instructions for their

recommended relay coil suppression kits. Inductive loads should have suppression devices installed on

the relay right across the relay coil itself. Usually this is a simple diode for dc circuits. AC circuits routinely use an R-C snubber.

Recommended Ground Wiring Practices

Moore Industries recommends the following ground wiring practices:

• Any Moore Industries product in a metal case

or housing should be grounded.

• The protective earth conductor must be connected to a system safety earth ground before making other connections.

• All input signals to, and output signals from, Moore Industries’ products should be wired using a shielded, twisted pair wiring

technique. Shields should be connected to an earth or safety ground.

• For the best shielding, the shield should be

run all the way from the signal source to the receiving device (see Note below).

• The maximum length of unshielded input and output signal wiring should be 2 inches.

Note:

Some of Moore Industries’ instruments can be

classied as receivers (AIM, TIM, etc) and some

can be classied as transmitters (AOM, ROM, etc).

Hence, your shield ground connections should be

appropriate for the type of signal line being shielded.

The shield should be grounded at the receiver and

not at the signal source.

Hot Swapable I/O Modules

Should an Input/Output module need to be replaced, simply program a new module, remove the old

module from the mounting base and snap in the

new one. For more specic instructions, see HotSwapping an I/O Module the in I/O Modules Section

of this manual.

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CE Conformity

Installation of Moore Industries’ Net Concentrator System product which bares the CE mark must

adhere to the guidelines in the Installation section in order to meet the requirements set forth in the

applicable European Union EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Directive and the LVD (Low Voltage Directive).

Maintenance

Moore Industries suggests a quick check for terminal tightness and general unit condition every 6-8

months. Always adhere to any site requirements for

programmed maintenance.

Adding new I/O Modules

Interface Modules are now aware of the I/O modules which are expected to be present. When any I/O module is added or changed in the system, the user

must use the System Status page in the web server to

click the “Accept Module Types” button. Clicking on

this button tells the interface module that the currently attached module types are correct. If the system is

rebooted, and a di󰀨erent module type or module count is detected, a bit will be set in the Conguration Status Register..

Installations in Hazardous

AVERTISSEMENT:

Risque d’explosion. La substitution de composants

peut rende ce materiel inacceptable pour les

emplacements de Classe I, Division 2.

Specific Conditions of Use

The following instructions must be adhered to when

the NCS NET

hazardous locations.

cFMus Installations

Nonincendive applications

Concentrator System is used in

Class I Division 2 Groups A-D

The model NCS NET Concentrator System shall be shall be installed in a nal enclosure meeting the requirements of ANSI/ISA 61010-1 and the National

Electrical Code, or C22.2 No. 1010.1 and the Cana-

dian Electrical Code.

The model NCS NET Concentrator System shall be installed in compliance with the enclosure, mounting,

spacing and segregation requirements of the ultimate application.

Connections shall not be made to the communications

“COM” port, “Ethernet”, and or “USB” port in Hazard-

ous Locations.

Locations

This section contains important information regarding

installation of the NCS in hazardous area locations.

WARNING:

To prevent ignition of ammable or combustible

atmospheres, disconnect power before servicing.

AVERTISSEMENT:

Risque d’explosion. Avant de déconnecter

l’equipement, couper le courant ou s’assurer que

débrancher tant que l’emplacement est désigné non

dangereux.

WARNING:

Explosion Hazard. Substitution of components may

impair suitability for Class I, Division 2

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Customer Support

Moore Industries is recognized as the industry leader in delivering top quality to its customers in products and services. We perform a battery of stringent quality assurance checks on every unit we ship. If any Moore Industries product fails to perform up to rated

specications, call us for help. Our highly skilled sta󰀨

of trained technicians and engineers pride themselves

on their ability to provide timely, accurate, and practical

answers to your process instrumentation questions.

Factory phone numbers are listed on the back cover

of this manual.

If problems involve a particular NCS Module, there

are several pieces of information that can be gathered

before you call the factory that will help our sta󰀨 get

the answers you need in the shortest time possible.

For fastest service, gather the complete model and

serial number(s) of the problem unit(s) and the job number of the original sale.

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Appendix - A

Transition from EIM and MIM

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Transition from Legacy NCS Devices

The EIM (Ethernet Interface Module) and MIM (MODBUS Interface Module) are now obsolete but can be replaced with the EMM or any newer Interface Module. There are a few minor differences to note.

Transition from EIM:

1. Re-Mapping of Status Bits.

2. I/O Module Registration.

Transition from MIM:

1. Re-Mapping of Status Bits.

2. I/O Module Registration.

3. Ethernet Connection required for conﬁguration.

Re-mapping of Status Bits

The status bits have been reorganized into a single system level register and various substatus registers. Previously, all bits were located in a single register. Now, if a bit is set in the system status register, you are directed to a sub-status register for more detailed information.

I/O Module Registration

The Interface Modules are now aware of the I/O modules which are expected to be present. When the attached I/O is changed, the user must use the System Status Web page to click the “Accept Module Types” button. Clicking on this button tells the interface module that the currently attached module types are correct. If the system is rebooted, and a different module type or module count is detected, a bit will be set in the Conﬁguration Status Register.

Ethernet Connection for Conﬁguration

Conﬁguration takes place via a network connection (Ethernet). Please refer to NCS Conﬁguration section for more details.

Systems which do not make use of these registers (i.e. those in which the DCS/MODBUS Master does not poll them) will not be impacted. If they are used, the MODBUS registers/coils which are polled will need to be updated. Refer to Appendix B for more information.

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Appendix - B

MODBUS Registers

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MODBUS Registers

The following tables deﬁne the available MODBUS registers and coils.

Process Data is obtained from or written to attached (or internal) I/O modules. The location of each value can be determined through the formula in the Register Reference column. Each module is allocated 8 adjacent registers. Analog modules treat these registers as 4 adjacent ﬂoating point values. Discrete modules use a 0 or 1 in these registers for each variable.

Channel Status is read from each channel, and is stored in the MODBUS map at the speciﬁed location. Each module is allocated 4 adjacent registers. For analog modules, each register corresponds to a channel. For Discrete modules, the ﬁrst register corresponds to the module status.

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Appendix Table 1. Process Data

Variable Name

Primary Variable

Primary Variable Register

Ambient Temperature (TIM only)

Ambient Temperature Register(TIM only)

Discrete Primary Variable

Discrete Primary Variable Block

Appendix Table 2. Module/Channel Status

Variable Name

Base Fail Register

Base Fail Flags

Module Fail Register

Module Fail Flags

Channel Status Register

Channel Status Flags

Discrete Module Status Register

Discrete Module Status Flags

1 + 8(M – 1) + 2(C – 1)

601 + 4(M – 1) + (C – 1)

201 + 8(M – 1) + 2(C – 1)

701 + 4(M – 1) + (C – 1)

8(M – 1) + C

500 + M

2001

2015 + M

2002

2031 + M

2002 + 4(M – 1) + C

2048 + 64(M – 1) + 16(C – 1) + B

2003 + 4(M – 1)

2048 + 64(M – 1) + B

Number of

MODBUS Registers

1 3, 4, 6, or 16

Number of

MODBUS Registers

Function

Code

3, 4, 6, or 16

3 or 4

1-6, 15 or 16

Function

Code

3 or 4

1 or 2

3 or 4

1 or 2

3 or 4

1 or 2

3 or 4

1 or 2

Data Type

Float

Unsigned Integer

Float

Unsigned Integer

Discrete

Integer

Data Type

Integer

Discrete

Integer

Discrete

Integer

Discrete

Integer

Discrete

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MODBUS

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Appendix Table 3. System Status

Variable Name

Interface Module Status Register

System HW/SW Fault Status

File System Status

Conguration Status

Data Logger Status

System Time Status Register

ISaGRAF Status Register

MODBUS Master Status

MODBUS Peer to Peer Status

Interface Module Status Flags

System HW/SW Fault Flags

File System Status Flags

Conguration Status Flags

Data Logger Status Flags

System Time Status Flags

ISaGRAF Status Flags

MODBUS Master Status Flags

MODBUS Peer to Peer Status Flags

Appendix Table 4. Miscellaneous

Variable Name

Float Utility Variable N

Integer Utility Variable N

Discrete Utility Variable N

Serial Number (upper)

Serial Number (lower)

Version major

Version minor

Version build

Year

Month

Date

Hour

Minute

Second

Milliseconds

Arbitrary Second Counter

2000

4001

4002

4003

4004

4005

4007

4008

4009

2000 + B

4001 + B

4017 + B

4033 + B

4049 + B

4065 + B

4097 + B

4113 + B

4129 + B

3000 + 2N – 1 (N from 1 to 500)

3000 + N (N from 1 to 1000)

3000 + N (N from 1 to 500)

1900

1901

1902

1903

1904

1905

1906

1907

1908

1909

1910

1911

1912

Registers

Number of

MODBUS Registers

Code

3 or 4

1 or 2

Function

Code

3, 4, 6 or 16

1, 2, 5 or 15

3 or 4

Type

Integer

Discrete

Data Type

Float

Integer

Discrete

Integer

Notes:

1. In Register Reference:

M represents module position (1-16); C represents channel number (1-4); B represents bit position (0-15) within the Interface Module register.

2. When using function codes 3, 4, 6 or 16, to access Discrete Variables, one discrete variable is delivered per MODBUS register, with a non-zero integer value representing logic 1.

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BIT

Position

11 10

9 A/D Converter Failure 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Description

An error occurred in one of the attached I/O modules; see I/O section

System HW or SW Fault detected

Problem with the Filesystem

Problem with station conguration; Refer to section Station Conguration

Problem with the Data Logger; Refer to Table 13

Problem with the Time Subsystem; Refer to Table 14

Problem with the Battery Backup Module; Refer to Table 15

An ISaGRAF error has occurred; Refer to Table 16

An error has occured in the MODBUS Master Subsystem; Refer to section NCS as MODBUS Master

An error has occured in the MODBUS Peer-to-Peer Subsystem; Refer to section NCS as MODBUS Peer

Description

Run-time Failure EEPROM Failure

Broken Wire #4 Broken Wire #3 Broken Wire #2 Broken Wire #1 Analog Input A/D Saturated Input/Trimmed value out of custom table range Channel not used I/O channel failure

Appendix Tab le 7. TIM Channel Status Register Bit PositionsAppendix Tab le 6. AIM Channel Status Register Bit Positions

BIT

Position

11 10

9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Description

Run-time Failure EEPROM Failure A/D Converter Failure Broken RJC Broken Wire #4 Broken Wire #3 Broken Wire #2 Broken Wire #1 Analog Input A/D Saturated Input Signal out of Linearized Range Channel not Used I/O Channel Fail

Appendix Tab le 8. AOM Channel Status Register Bit Positions Appendix Tab le 9. DIM and ROM Channel Status Registers Bit

Positions

BIT

Position

9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Description

PV is too large PV is too small PV is invalid ﬂoating-point value Low current error Front-end reset occurred FLASH failure SRAM failure EEPROM failure Channel not used I/O channel failure

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Position

6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Description

LED Port Error Front-end reset occurred FLASH failure SRAM failure EEPROM failure Channel not used I/O channel failure

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Appendix Tab le 10. MODBUS Master Status Register Bit Positions

BIT

Position

Appendix Tab le 11. File System Status Register Bit Positions

Position

Description

Exception Response (one or more transfers returned a MODBUS

exception code).

Timeout (one or more transfers were

not responded to).

Bad Transfer Denition (there are one

or more mistakes in schedule.ini).

System Fault.

BIT

Description

The le system is full

New le system. Indicates that the le system has been formatted. Normally, this is only performed once at the initial

system startup. However, an automatic format can occur if the le system becomes corrupted.

File system initialization error. Indicates that the state of the le system cannot

be determined. Depending on the type of error, the NCS may attempt to automatically format the le system.

Troubleshooting

A non-supported function code was used An out of range register/coil was requested Too many registers were requested

The Response Timeout Setting is too short for the combination of baud rate, query/response length, and slave response time; There is a network problem Check baud rates, and the address assigned to the slave; Instead of returning an Exception Response to improper queries, some slaves simply do not respond. The schedule.ini le contains one or more syntax error. Check the "Status Details" to determine which line the error is on.

System Error.

Troubleshooting

Too many congurations, custom curves, or large ISaGRAF resources are in the lesystem. Use FTP to delete the contents of the cfg and hds folders.

Cycle power, and contact Customer Support if the condition does not clear itself.

Use the "Status Detail" button on the MODBUS web page to determine which slave is returning the Exception Response.

Appendix Tab le 12. Conﬁguration Status Register Bit Positions

BIT

Position

Description

Custom engineering units (EGU) le not found

Channel tag le not found

Detected module types do not match those which are expected

File containing expected module types was not found

Missing or corrupted password le or password jumper was detected. Default password le loaded.

Missing system conguration le

Troubleshooting

Congure any channel to create the EGU le

Congure any channel to create the tags le.

On the System Status web page, click the "Accept Module Types" button.

Cycle power to clear the error

Use NAC Client to recongure network settings, and then recongure MODBUS.

Appendix Tab le 13. Data Logger Status Register Bit Positions

BIT

Position

Description

Data Logger failed to restore records

from non-volatile RAM

Data Logger could not be initialized

Troubleshooting

There was a problem with non volatile storage. Check the "Clock Battery Fail" bit in the System Time Substatus register

The logger conguration le is either missing or was corrupted. Click Update on the Congure Data Logger web page

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BIT

Position

Description

System time has been set to default.

System timed out waiting for response

from time server.

Could not resolve time server hostname.

SNTP system communications error.

Clock battery failed, or clock mode failed (replace the clock battery or

the clock module).

Troubleshooting

Reboot and set the clock.

Verify the IP address of the time server being used, and that it accepts SNTP queries

There is an error in the Time Server eld on the System Time webpage

Replace the clock battery or the clock module.

Appendix Tab le 15. Battery Backup Module Status Register Bit Positions

BIT

Position

If there is no BBM connected, then both bits will be set. In this case, the following UI message will be displayed: “(00/01) The Battery Backup Module is not present.”

Description

Input power failed, running on

BBM power

The Battery Backup Module’s

battery is bad

Troubleshooting

The BBM has detected (and has reported to the Interface Module) that mains power has been lost. Restore power before the battery is completely discharged.

Verify physical connection between BBM and NCS Interface Module

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BIT

Position

Description

One or more resources failed to

write data.

One or more resources failed to restore

retained data.

I/O Wiring module type mismatch.

Reserved

ISaGRAF has caused a system fault.

Troubleshooting

There is not enough room left in non-volatile storage. Use the ISaGRAF webpage to "Clear Retain Variables". If the problem is not corrected after a power cycle, reduce the number of variables congured as "retained"

(This error is normal the rst time a resource with retain variables is executed, or when the variables in the dictionary are changed. If after an ISaGRAF restart (or a reboot) the problem persists, check the "Clock Battery Fail" bit in the System Time Substatus register

The ISaGRAF resource is expecting certain module types, however dierent modules are physically present. Either correct the resource, or install the correct modules.

Reboot and check if the condition clears itself.

N/A

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Appendix Tab le 17. MODBUS Peer to Peer Status Register Bit Positions

BIT

Position

Description

Duplicate Slave

Error in Producer Channel or Module

Incompatible Module Types Port 2

Incompatible Module Types Port 1

Loss of a Communication Link to a

Producer Station on Port 2

Loss of a Communication Link to a

Producer Station on Port 1

Troubleshooting

Duplicate Slave.

The input channel in the producer station corresponding to this output channel has a ag in its Channel Status register (refer to Appendix A of the NCSMIM User’s Manual) The ag in the Module Fail register of the producer station corresponding to this output channel’s module position is true The ag in the Base Fail register of the producer station corresponding to this output channel’s module position is true

The corresponding module in the producer station is an output module, such as an AOM in the consumer station but another AOM in the corresponding module position of the producer station The corresponding module in the producer station is an input module but of the wrong data type, such as an AOM (expecting oating point data) in the consumer station but a DIM (transmitting Boolean data) in the corresponding module position of the producer station

RS485 wiring is incomplete or incorrectly connected Baud rate/character format congurations for Port 2 of the stations in the Peer-to-Peer system do not match The producer station does not have Peer-to-Peer enabled on Port 2

RS485 wiring is incomplete or incorrectly connected Baud rate/character format congurations for Port 1 of the stations in the Peer-to-Peer system do not match The producer station does not have Peer-to-Peer enabled on Port 1

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MODBUS Integer Support

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Scaled Integers

To support MODBUS Masters which prefer reading and processing variables as integers, each PV is also accessible as a 16 bit integer. For input modules, the NCS Interface Module will convert the ﬂoating point input value to an integer. This value can then be read and used by the MODBUS Master. For output modules, the MODBUS master will generate the scaled integer, and write it to the NCS Interface Module. The NCS will convert this value to ﬂoating point, and will use it to drive the output.

Default Integer Scaling Behavior

Default behavior is to scale the PV value between the channel’s Input/Output Range (or Scaled Range if Scaling is enabled in a channel) and the Integer Range of 4096 (0x1000) to 61440 (0xF000) as per MODBUS Support Table 1. If a DCS does not support this integer range (for example if they are limited to integers between 0 and 9999), then “User Deﬁned Integer Scaling” should be used.

User Deﬁned Integer Scaling

NCS Interface Modules provide for User Deﬁned Integer Scaling. This allows the user to perform a system wide override of the values used in the conversion to and from Scaled Integer values. The purpose of this is to accommodate MODBUS Register formats required by existing DCS and PLCs.

Data Conversion

Integer data is unsigned. The Float Zero (input/output lower range) value is mapped to Scaled Integer Zero, and the Float Full (input / output upper range value) is mapped to Scaled Integer Full. This range allows an integer representation of the entire range with some additional room for out-of-range values. For process variables the Float Zero and Float Full values are taken from the Lower Range Value and the Upper Range Value unless scaling is enabled. If scaling is enabled, they are taken from the Lower and Upper Scaled Values. As the variable goes out of range, it is limited by the Scaled Integer Zero or Full Limit.

MODBUS Support Table 2. Settings used for the Float Zero and Float Full values.

Value Name

Zero Float Input Zero Float Full Input Full Output Full Scaling Full

Input Module, Scaling Disabled

For ambient temperature variables in the TIM, the ambient operating range is used for the Float Zero and Full. Thus Float Zero is -40°C, and Float Full is 85°C. The Float Zero and Float Full values are ﬁxed and therefore they cannot be sub-ranged per Table A-10.

Output Module, Scaling Disabled

Output Zero Scaling Zero

Input or Output Module, Scaling Enabled

On the Conﬁguration page of the NCS Conﬁguration Software, check the “User Deﬁned Integer Scaling” check box. This activates the “User Deﬁned Integer Scaling” and deactivates the “Default Integer Scaling”. Then enter the Zero, Full and Limits to be used in the calculation.

MODBUS Support Table 1. Integer values used in the data conversion and their default values (prior to Firmware Version 3.12)

Value Name Default Value

Scaled Integer Zero 4096 (0x1000) Scaled Integer Full 61440 (0xF000) Scaled Integer Zero Limit 0 (0x0000) Scaled Integer Full Limit 65535 (0xFFFF)

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Value Name

Float Zero -40°C Float Full 85°C

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Security

NCS as MODBUS Slave

NCS as MODBUS Master

NCS as MODBUS Peer

Installation and Maintenance

Specific Conditions of Use