ONICON System-10 User Manual

Johnson Controls

®

Metasys

Johnson Controls Metasys® N2 Network Interface Installation Guide

N2

System-10 BTU Meter

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................5

1.1 PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE .......................................................................5

1.2 TYPICAL SYSTEM-10 NETWORK INTERFACE MODULE .....................5

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................5

1.4 NETWORK SIGNAL CONNECTIONS .......................................................6

1.4.1 RS485 ...............................................................................................6

1.4.2 Optional Network Interface with

Isolated Digital Pulse Input (Di3) ................................................... 7

1.5 RS485 BIASING AND TERMINATION ...................................................10

1.6 NETWORK ADDRESSING .......................................................................10

1.6.1 Changing the Device Address .......................................................10

2.0 POINT FILE (.ddl) ...............................................................................................12

2.1 .ddl OR POINT INFORMATION .............................................................12

2.1.1 Single Mode Point Information .................................................... 12

2.1.2 Dual or Bi-Directional Mode Point Information ..........................13

2.1.3 Supplementary Tables ..................................................................14

2.1.4 Sample .ddl Files ..........................................................................17

3.0 NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS ...........................................................19

3.1 TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................19

APPENDIX

A-1 SYSTEM-10 BTU METER COMPUTER BOARD

A-2 SYSTEM-10 BTU METER N2 BOARD

A-3 SYSTEM-10 BTU METER N2 BOARD with Optional Digital Input Pulse (Di3)

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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1 PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE

The purpose of this guide is to provide installation and commissioning procedures and basic
installation and operating instructions for the ONICON System-10-N2 serial interface.

1.2 TYPICAL SYSTEM-10 NETWORK INTERFACE MODULE

ONICON’s System-10 is a true heat (Btu) computer which accepts data from several sensors,
performs a series of computations with that data, and displays and/or transmits the results as an
indication of the amount of heat (Btu’s) being transferred per unit time or as a totalized amount.
It can also be provided with an optional Metasys
building control network.

BTU X 10,000

SCROLL RESET PROGRAM

SYSTEM-10

BTU METER

®

N2 serial interface to communicate data to the

ONICON insertion
flow meter
(purchased separately)

24 VAC Input
Metasys® N2 Communications

to Johnson Controls System

Supply Temp

Sensor

Supply

Return Temp

Sensor

Return

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS

®

METASYS

N2 NETWORK INTERFACE

N2 RS485
Transceiver: 2-wire, half-duplex
Device address range: 1 – 255 (Default: 017)
Baud rate: 9600
Termination: none
Biasing: none

Heat Exchanger

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1.4 NETWORK SIGNAL CONNECTIONS

!

!

1.4.1 RS485
N2 RS485, 2-wire (half-duplex) serial output connections are connected to
terminal as shown. Do not exceed 4.4 in-lb (0.5 Nm) of torque when tightening.

CAUTION

Only qualied service personnel should make connections between the System-10-N2 BTU Meter
and the user’s external equipment. ONICON assumes no responsibility for damage caused to the
external equipment as a result of an improper installation.

N2 (-)

N2 (+)

CAUTION

Incoming and outgoing RS485 cable shield wires should be connected together, but must not be
connected to the System-10.

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1.4.2 Optional Network Interface With Isolated Digital Pulse Input (Di3)

The System-10 BTU Meter can be provided with an auxiliary pulse input for totalizing
pulse outputs from external devices such as water or gas meters. Pulses are accumulated
in an internal register, and the totalized value is available on the network. This register
can be zeroed via the network. The maximum register total is 9,999,999. The register will
rollover to zero when this value is exceeded.

If the auxiliary pulse input option was ordered at the same time the Btu meter was
ordered, it will arrive fully congured and ready to use. If it was ordered after the Btu
meter was delivered and is being installed as a eld upgrade, it may be necessary to
congure the pulse input. The information required to congure the input is provided
below and on the following pages:

The input pulse must meet the following criteria:

1. Frequency input range, 50 Hz maximum

2. 10 millisecond minimum pulse duration

Input Pulse Denition:

In order to congure the communications card auxiliary pulse input, you must rst
determine which type of pulse your meter produces. The allowable types of input
pulses are described on the following pages. Based on the type of pulse, set the selector
switch (S1) on the communications circuit board (Fig. 1) to the correct setting.

Fig. 1

AUX. PULSE INPUT (Di3)

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Powered Pulse:

This type of output refers to a pulse which has an associated voltage with it (see Fig. 2).
Set the selector switch, S1 to Pwrd Pulse. The allowable voltage range is 5-24 VDC. The
input impedance is set at the factory to be 11 KOHM via the impedance selector jumper
(J1, see Fig. 1). A lower impedance, 3 KOHM can be selected if required by the instrument
providing the pulse output. Consult the instrument manufacturer or ONICON if you are
uncertain as to the proper jumper selection.

Fig. 2

ONICON BTU Meter

Di3 In (+)

Di3 In (-)

Open Collector (Sourcing):

This type of output refers to an open Collector Switch congured for a sourcing function
(see Fig. 3). Set the selector switch, S1 to SRC. The switch must be rated for at least 20mA
at 20VDC.

Fig. 3

ONICON BTU Meter

Di3 In (+)

Di3 In (-)

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Open Collector Sinking or Dry Contact:

This type of output refers to an open collector switch congured in a current sinking
arrangement or a dry contact switch (see Fig. 4 and 5). Set the selector switch, S1 to Sink.
In either case, the switch must be rated for at least 20mA at 20 VDC.

Fig. 4

ONICON BTU Meter

Di3 In (+)

Di3 In (-)

Fig. 5

ONICON BTU Meter

Di3 In (+)

Di3 In (-)

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1.5 RS485 BIASING AND TERMINATION

The ONICON System-10-N2 does not provide biasing voltage or termination to the RS485
network. A 120W termination resistor should be used when the meter is installed at the end of
the line.

1.6 NETWORK ADDRESSING

Before the System-10 can communicate on the N2 network, the appropriate device address must
be programmed into the meter. The N2 network address for ONICON System-10 BTU Meters may
be set to any address from 001 to 255. This address is set at the Btu meter. Section 1.6.1 details
the procedure for changing this address.

1.6.1 Changing the Device Address

Every ONICON System-10 is individually programmed at the factory with application
specic data provided by the customer during the ordering process, and this may include
network addressing information. If the device address information was provided, the
meter will be programmed with that number. If no address is provided, ONICON Btu
meters are programmed with a default address of 017. The address may be changed at
the System-10 using the procedure outlined in the table below.

STEP ACTION REACTION COMMENT

The device address is

Obtain a device address from the

0

network administrator.

a three digit number
between 001 - 255,
excluding zero.

With the meter running, open
the front panel and locate switch

1

DEV ADD/PROG ENAB. Press
DEV ADD/PROG ENAB and then
release it.

None

The DEV ADD/PROG ENAB
is located on the heat
computer board. (See
appendix page A-1.)

2 Close the front panel.

Press the PROGRAM button. (If
you do not press the PROGRAM

3

button, the meter will revert to the
RUN mode after 5 minutes.)

The System-10 changes
to PROGRAM mode and
the DEVICE ID page will
appear with the rst digit
of the address ashing.

The PROGRAM button is on
the front panel.

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STEP ACTION REACTION COMMENT

Successively press the SCROLL

4

button to increment the number to
the desired value from 0-9.

5 Press the RESET button.

Successively press the SCROLL

6

button to increment the number to
the desired value from 0-9.

7 Press the RESET button.

Successively press the SCROLL

8

button to increment the number to
the desired value from 0-9.

Once the correct address is

9

displayed, momentarily press the
PROGRAM pushbutton.

10 Press the SCROLL button.

11 Press the PROGRAM button.

12 Press the PROGRAM button.

13 Press the SCROLL button.

The number increments
by one each time you
press the button.

The second character
blinks.

The number increments
by one each time you
press the button.

The third character
blinks.

The number increments
by one each time you
press the button.

The FM LOCN page
appears with UNKNWN
defaulted as the current
location.

The setting will toggle
between UNKNOWN,
SUPPLY, and RETURN.

The FRONT PANEL
RESET page appears.

The SAVE CHANGES
page appears.

The N changes to Y on
the SAVE CHANGES
page.

The SCROLL button is on
the front panel.

The RESET button is on the
front panel.

The SCROLL button is on
the front panel.

The RESET button is on the
front panel

The SCROLL button is on
the front panel.

The PROGRAM button is on
the front panel.

Refer to Section 4.5 of the
System-10 Installation and
Operation Guide if you with to
change settings.

It is not necessary to change
anything on this page.

The new device address
must be saved to take
effect.

The Y must be selected in
order for the new address to
take effect.

The new address is saved

14 Press the PROGRAM button.

and the display reverts to
the RUN mode.

15

Open the front panel and locate
the RESET switch. Press to reset
the System-10.

When polled, the
System-10 will
automatically begin to
communicate with the
network.

RESET is located along the
top of the heat computer
board. (See appendix page
A-1.)

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SECTION 2.0: POINT FILE (.ddl)

2.1 ddl OR POINT FILE

The System-10 BTU Meter operates in one of three operating modes: single, dual or bi-directional.
The dual and bi-directional modes utilize the same .ddl les. The tables below contain point
information for each of the operating modes.

The .ddl le contains the information that identies the device to the N2 supervisory controller.
It also species the variables that are available to be transmitted to and from the device on the
network.

The tables below contains .ddl le information

2.1.1 Single Mode Point Information

In single mode operation, only one register accumulates energy and one register
accumulates volume.

NPT

NPA

1

AI 1

AI 2

AI 3
AI 4

BI 1

ADF 1

ADF 2

ADF 5

2

Table)

UNITS POINT DESCRIPTION RANGE/VALUE

Selectable

(See Energy Rate

Table)

Selectable

(See Volume Rate

Table)

Deg F Supply Temperature 0.0 Deg F - 500.0 Deg F

Deg F Return Temperature 0.0 Deg F - 500.0 Deg F

None Dual Mode Status Indicator

Selectable

(See Energy Total

Table)

Selectable

(See Volume Total

User Dened Auxiliary Pulse Input Sum (Di3) 0 – 999,999

Energy Rate 0 - 999,999

Volume Rate 0 - 999,999

- Heating (supply > return)

- Cooling (supply < return)

OR

- Forward ow

- Reverse ow
(Refer to Section 3.3.3 of
System-10 manual for ow
direction information.)

Mode 1 Energy Total 0 – 999,999

Mode 1 Volume Total 0 – 999,999

0 - Heating
1 - Cooling

0 - Forward

1 - Reverse

BO 1

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None Reset (Zero)

Energy Total, ADF-1

OVERRIDE

Binary Output,

Object 1 - ON

NPT

BO 2

BO 5

Note 1: Network Point Type Note 2: Network Point Address

2.1.2 Dual or Bi-Directional Mode Point Information

In either dual or bi-directional operation, two registers are available for the accumulation
of energy and two are available for the accumulation of volume. Thus, four ADF points are
required. Four binary output points are required to zero the four ADF energy and volume
accumulation registers.

NPT1NPA2UNITS POINT DESCRIPTION RANGE / VALUE

NPA

1

2

UNITS POINT DESCRIPTION RANGE/VALUE

None Reset (Zero)

Volume Total, ADF-2

None Rest (Zero)

Auxiliary Pulse Sum (Di3)

OVERRIDE

Binary Output,

Object 2 - ON

OVERRIDE

Binary Output,

Object 5 - ON

AI

AI

AI
AI

BI

ADF

ADF

ADF

ADF

ADF

1

2

3
4

1

1

2

3

4

5

Selectable
(See Energy Rate Table)

Selectable
(See Volume Rate Table)

Deg F Supply Temperature 0.0 Deg F – 250.0 Deg F
Deg F Return Temperature 0.0 Deg F – 250.0 Deg F

None Heating – Cooling Indicator 0 – Heating; 1 - Cooling

Selectable
(See Energy Total Table)

Selectable
(See Volume Total Table)

Selectable
(See Energy Total Table)

Selectable
(See Volume Total Table)

User Dened Auxiliary Pulse Input Sum

Energy Rate 0 – 999,999

Volume Rate 0 – 999,999

Mode 1 Energy Total 0 – 999,999

Mode 1 Volume Total 0 – 999,999

Mode 2 Energy Total 0 – 999,999

Mode 2 Volume Total 0 – 999,999

0 – 999,999

(Di3)

BO 1 None Reset Mode 1 Energy Total OVERRIDE

Binary Output,
Object 1 - ON

BO 2 None Reset Mode 1 Volume Total OVERRIDE

Binary Output,
Object 2 - ON

BO 3 None Reset Mode 2 Energy Total OVERRIDE

Binary Output,
Object 3 - ON

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NPT1NPA2UNITS POINT DESCRIPTION RANGE / VALUE

BO 4 None Reset Mode 2 Volume Total OVERRIDE

Binary Output,
Object 4 - ON

BO 5 None Reset (Zero)

Auxiliary Pulse Sum

OVERRIDE
Binary Output,
Object 5 - ON

Note 1: Network Point Type Note 2: Network Point Address

2.1.3 Supplementary Tables

The following tables illustrate the setting of unit descriptions in the .ddl le.

ENERGY RATE

LCD DISPLAY UNITS LCD DISPLAY MULTIPLIER POINT FILE UNIT

DESCRIPTION

BTU / HR 1 BTU / H

10 10BTU / H

100 100BTU / H

1,000 KBTU / H

10,000 10KBTU / H

100,000 100KBTU / H

1,000,000 MEGBTU / H

TONS 1 TONS

10 10TONS

100 100TONS

KW 1 KW

10 10KW

100 100KW

1,000 KKW

VOLUME RATE

LCD DISPLAY UNITS LCD DISPLAY

MULTIPLIER

L / S

(LITERS / SECOND)

1 L / S

10 10L / S

POINT FILE UNIT

DESCRIPTION

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L / M

(LITERS / MINUTE)

1 L / M

10 10L / M

100 100L / M

1,000 KL / M

10,000 10KL / M

100,000 100KL / M

1,000,000 MEGKL / M

L / H

(LITERS / HOUR)

3

M

H

(METERS CUBED / HOUR)

GPM

(GALLONS / MINUTE)

GPH

(GALLONS / HOUR)

1 L / H

10 10L / H

100 100L / H

1,000 KL / H

10,000 10KL / H

100,000 100KL / H

1,000,000 MEGKL /H

1 M3H

10 10M

3

H

1 GPM

10 10GPM

1 GPH

10 10GPH

100 100GPH

1,000 KGPH

10,000 10KGPH

100,000 100KGPH

1,000,000 MEGGPH

MGD

(MILLION GALLONS / DAY)

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1 MGD

10 10MGC

BTU

(BRITISH THERMAL UNIT)

ENERGY TOTAL

1 BTU

10 10BTU

100 100BTU

1,000 KBTU

10,000 10KBTU

100,000 100KBTU

1,000,000 MEGBTU

TNHR

(TON-HOUR)

1 TONH

10 10TONH

100 100TONH

1,000 KTONH

KWHR

(KILOWATT-HOUR)

1 KWHR

10 10KWHR

100 100KWHR

1,000 KKWHR

VOLUME TOTAL

LCD DISPLAY UNITS LCD DISPLAY

MULTIPLIER

LTRS

(LITERS)

1 LTRS

10 10LTRS

100 100LTRS

1,000 KLTRS

10,000 10KLTRS

100,000 100KLTRS

POINT FILE

UNIT DESCRIPTION

3

M

(CUBIC METERS)

GAL

(GALLONS)

1 M

10 10M

100 100M

1,000 KM

1 GAL

10 10GAL

3

3

3

3

100 100GAL

1,000 KGAL

10,000 10KGAL

100,000 100KGAL

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2.1.4 SAMPLE .ddl FILES

Single Mode Meter .ddl File

SAMPLE SINGLE MODE .ddl FILE
*****************************************************************
* ONICON, SYSTEM-10 BTU Meter: SERIAL NUMBER: XXXX
* PROGRAM VERSION: X.X
* Metasys-N2 Address: xxxx
* Single Mode
* This .ddl le is device specic to the above serial number.
*.This data is valid at the time of creation (07/23/2004 1:00 pm)
* And can be rendered invalid due to eld changes in units
* or multipliers.
*
@MODEL+
CSMODEL “ONICON”,”VND”
*
AITITLE “Analog Inputs”
BITITLE “Binary Inputs”
ADTITLE “Analog Data Points”
BOTITLE “Binary Outputs”
*
ANALOG INPUTS COS AVAILABLE.
CSAI “AI1”,N,N,”ENRATE”,”10KBTU/HR”
CSAI “AI2”,N,N,”VORATE”,”10GPM”
CSAI “AI3”,N,N,”TMPSPLY”,”DEGF”
CSAI “AI4”,N,N,”TMPRTN”,”DEGF”
*
* BINARY INPUT COS AVAILABLE.
CSBI “BI1”,Y,Y, “MODEIND”,”N/A”
*
* N2 READS ADF1, ADF2 FOR ENERGY AND VOLUME TOTALS.
CSAD “ADF1”,N,N,”ENERTOT”,”10KBTU”
CSAD “ADF2”,N,N,”VOLMTOT”,”10GAL”
CSAD “ADF5”,N,N,”CNTSTOT”,”PLSSUM”
*
* NEVER MAP OUTPUT POINTS IN A CS MODEL AS DISCRETE OBJECTS.
* RESET VOLUME AND ENERGY TOTALS WITH COMMAND OVERRIDE BO ON
CSBO “BO1”,Y,Y, “RSTENTOT”,”N/A”,”reset”
CSBO “BO2”,Y,Y, “RSTVLTOT”,”N/A”,”reset”
CSBO “BO5”,Y,Y,”RSTAXTOT”,”N/A”,”reset”
****************END SINGLE MODE DDLFILE***************************

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Dual Mode Meter .ddl File

SAMPLE DUAL MODE .ddl FILE
*****************************************************************
* ONICON, SYSTEM-10 BTU Meter: SERIAL NUMBER: XXXX
* PROGRAM VERSION: X.X
* Metasys-N2 Address: xxxx
* Dual or Bidirectional Mode
* This .ddl le is device specic to the above serial number.
*.This data is valid at the time of creation (07/23/2004 1:00 pm)
* And can be rendered invalid due to eld changes in units
* or multipliers.
*
@MODEL+
CSMODEL “ONICON”,”VND”
*
AITITLE “Analog Inputs”
BITITLE “Binary Inputs”
ADTITLE “Analog Data Points”
BOTITLE “Binary Outputs”
*
ANALOG INPUTS COS AVAILABLE.
CSAI “AI1”,N,N,”ENRATE”,”10KBTU/HR”
CSAI “AI2”,N,N,”VORATE”,”10GPM”
CSAI “AI3”,N,N,”TMPSPLY”,”DEGF”
CSAI “AI4”,N,N,”TMPRTN”,”DEGF”
*
* BINARY INPUT COS AVAILABLE.
CSBI “BI1”,Y,Y, “MODEIND”,”N/A”
*
* N2 READS ADF1, - ADF4, FOR M-1, M-2 ENERGY AND VOLUME TOTALS.
CSAD “ADF1”,N,N,”M1ENTOT”,”10KBTU”
CSAD “ADF2”,N,N,”M1VOTOT”,”10GAL”
CSAD “ADF3”,N,N,”M2ENTOT”,”10KBTU”
CSAD “ADF4”,N,N,”M2VOTOT”,”10GAL”
*
* NEVER MAP OUTPUT POINTS IN A CS MODEL AS DISCRETE OBJECTS.
* RESET VOLUME AND ENERGY TOTALS WITH COMMAND OVERRIDE BO TO ON
CSBO “BO1”,Y,Y, “RSTM1EN”,”N/A”,”reset”
CSBO “BO2”,Y,Y, “RSTM1VL”,”N/A”,”reset”
CSBO “BO3”,Y,Y, “RSTM2EN”,”N/A”,”reset”
CSBO “BO4”,Y,Y, “RSTM2VL”,”N/A”,”reset”
*
*********************END DUAL MODE DDL FILE *********************

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SECTION 3: NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

3.1 TROUBLESHOOTING

Reported Problem Possible Solutions

Device will not communicate with the
network controller.

• A unique address is required for each device
on the network. Duplicate addresses will
cause some or all of the devices on the
network to quit working. (See section 1.6.1 of
this manual for details.)

• The RS485 network cable connections are
polarity sensitive and must be connected
the same way on every device. (i.e. + to + and

- to -). (See section 1.4.1 of this manual for
details.)

• Shield drain connections should be daisy
chained in the same manner as the signal
cables for RS485. The shield drain wire
should be left unterminated at the end of
the cable and connected to earth only at the
supervisory controller. Shield wires must not
be connected to the RS485 connector on the
System-10.

• The maximum number of devices allowed on
a RS485 network segment without a repeater
is 32. Adding more than 32 devices to a
single segment may reduce the transceiver
output voltage to a level that is too low to be
distinguished from background noise on the
cable.

• RS485 cable impedance should be matched to
a termination resistor at the end of the cable.
ONICON boards do not have a resistor for
termination. A resistor should only be used if
the display is the last device on the network
cable. (See section 1.5.1 of this manual for
details.)

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Reported Problem Possible Solutions

Network communications are disrupted
when the device is connected.

• The RS485 network cable connections are •
polarity sensitive and must be connected •
the same way on every device. (i.e. + to •
+ and - to -). (See section 1.4.1 of this •
manual for details.)

• A unique address is required for each device
on the network. Duplicate addresses will
cause some or all of the devices on the
network to quit working. (See section 1.6.1 of
this manual for details.)

• Shield drain connections should be daisy •
chained in the same manner as the signal
cables for RS485. The shield drain wire
should be left unterminated at the end of
the cable and connected to earth only at the
network master controller. Shield wires must
not be connected to the RS485 connector on
the System-10.

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APPENDIX

A-1 SYSTEM-10 BTU METER COMPUTER BOARD

A-2 SYSTEM-10 BTU METER N2 BOARD

A-3 SYSTEM-10 BTU METER N2 BOARD with Auxiliary Input Pulse

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SYSTEM-10 BTU METER COMPUTER BOARD

Reset

Temp Test

Prog Mode
Enable

Device Address
Program Enable

Serial Comm

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SYSTEM-10 BTU METER

!

!

N2 BOARD

CAUTION

Only qualied service personnel should make connections between the System-10-N2 BTU Meter
and the user’s external equipment. ONICON assumes no responsibility for damage caused to the
external equipment as a result of an improper installation.

N2 (-)

N2 (+)

CAUTION

Incoming and outgoing RS485 cable shield wires should be connected together, but must not be
connected to the System-10.

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SYSTEM-10 BTU METER N2 BOARD

with Auxiliary Input Pulse

T1

RS485

U3

+

R5
R4

R8
R6

H1

CONNECTOR (T1)

RS 485 COM.

+

-

CONNECTOR (T2)

AUX. PULSE INPUT

AUX. PULSE INPUT (Di3)

PULSE TYPE SELECTOR SWITCH (S1)

-

Aux. Pulse IN

S1

Sink/

Contact

Src.

Pwrd.

Pulse Type

Impedance

Pulse

J1

LOW

HI

C9C10

R19

C2

TVS1

C8

R9

D1

T2

U5

C1

C7

R14
R13

D4

R15

U7

R10

R11

D3

R20

R12

Q1

R18
R17

U1

L1

C12

C3

R1
R3
R2

U6

D2
D6

C4

U4

INPUT IMPEDANCE JUMPER (J1)

U2

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