Phonetics SCADA 3000 User Manual

SCADA 3000

Annunciator Module

ANNUNCIATOR MODULE

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SCADA 3000 User’s Manual

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is complete, accu­rate and up-to-date. Phonetics, Inc. assumes no responsibility for the results of errors beyond its
control. Phonetics, Inc. also cannot guarantee that changes in equipment made by other manu­facturers, and referred to in this manual, will not affect the applicability of the information in
this manual.

Copyright 1999 by Phonetics, Inc.

First Edition, version 1.0, July, 1999.

Written and produced by Phonetics, Inc.

Please address comments on this publication to:

Phonetics Inc.

901 Tryens Road

Aston, PA 19014

Sensaphone is a registered trademark of Phonetics, Inc.

For information on updates to this manual, check our website at

www.sensaphone.com

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Annunciator Module

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Your ANNUNCIATOR MODULE has been carefully designed to give you years of safe,
reliable performance. As with all electrical equipment, however, there are a few basic precautions
you should take to avoid hurting yourself or damaging the unit:

•Read the installation and operating instructions in this manual carefully. Be sure to
save it for future reference.

•Read and follow all warning and instruction labels on the product itself.

•To protect the Annunciator Module from overheating, make sure all openings on the
unit are not blocked. Do not place on or near a heat source, such as a radiator or heat
register.

•Do not use your Annunciator Module near water, or spill liquid of any kind into it.

•Be certain that your power source matches the rating listed in the specification
section of this manual. If you’re not sure of the type of power supply to your facility,
consult your dealer or local power company.

•Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where
the cord will be abused by persons walking on it.

•Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in the risk of fire
or electric shock.

•Never push objects of any kind into this product through ventilation holes as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of
fire or electric shock.

•To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but return it to
Phonetics’ Customer Service, or another approved repair facility, when any service or
repair work is required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the unit is
subsequently used.

•If anything happens that indicates that your Annunciator Module is not working
properly or has been damaged, disconnect it immediately and follow the procedures
in the manual for having it serviced. Return the unit for servicing under the follow­ing conditions:

1. Liquid has been spilled into the product or it has been exposed to water.

2. The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure is damaged.

3. The unit doesn’t function normally when you’re following the operating
instructions.

FCC Requirements

Part 15: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a com­mercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.

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Contents

SCADA 3000..................................................................................................... 1

Annunciator Module......................................................................................... 1

Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................... 3

FCC Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 3

Introduction...................................................................................................... 5

Technical Support ............................................................................................................................... 5

Installation........................................................................................................ 6

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................................... 6

MOUNTING THE ANNUNCIATOR MODULE ....................................................................... 6

abeling .............................................................................................................................................. 7

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Power Supply and Grounding ............................................................................................................. 7

Communications Wiring ..................................................................................................................... 8

Bus Termination .................................................................................................................................. 9

How the Annunciator Module Works.............................................................. 10

Appendix A: Specifications ............................................................................. 11

Appendix B: Returning Module for Service..................................................... 12

Important Information for Canadian Customers ................................................................................. 12

WARRANTY.................................................................................................... 13

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Introduction

The SCADA 3000 Annunciator Module is an optional component for use with the SCADA
3000 system. The module provides 8 programmable LED indicators to display the status of
assigned I/O points. The LEDs are bi-color (red/amber), which means that each LED is always
on, thereby preventing a false reading due to a burned-out LED. Red indicates an active or ON
condition and Amber indicates an inactive or OFF condition. The Annunciator LEDs appear as
two-state (ON/OFF) outputs in the SCADA 3000 software. The Annunciator module is housed

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in a

/8 DIN enclosure for convenient panel mounting.

Technical Support

If any questions arise upon installation or operation of the Annunciator Module, please contact
Phonetics Customer Service Department at the number shown below and have the following
information:

Annunciator Module

• Date of purchase __________________

• Serial number __________________

Technical support is available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, EST.

You can also contact technical support at any time via e-mail at: [email protected]

Phonetics, Inc.

901 Tryens Road

Aston, PA 19014

Phone: [phone]

FAX: [phone]

www.sensaphone.com

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Installation

This chapter provides information necessary to install the Annunciator Module. Correctly
installing the unit will ensure proper functioning and maximum service life. Please read the
entire chapter before attempting installation.

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

The Annunciator Module should be mounted and operated in a clean, dry and safe environment.
Do not mount the unit where it will be subject to shock and vibration. Do not mount the unit
where it will be subject to dirt, dust or moisture. Ideally the unit would be mounted in a steel or
a fiberglass NEMA-4 enclosure. Do not mount the unit or the expansion modules close to
motor starters, contactors or relays that switch inductive loads. These devices generate large
electromagnetic fields that can cause the Annunciator Module to malfunction. Where this is
unavoidable, mount the module(s) and main unit in a separate, grounded, steel enclosure. This
will shield them from harmful electrical interference.

The temperature range the Annunciator Module can operate in is 32°F to 158°F (0°C to 70°C).
If you require Annunciator Module to operate in a below freezing environment, you must take
safe and practical measures to keep the module’s temperature above 32°F or it will not operate
reliably.

CAUTION: The Annunciator Module is a sensitive electronic device. Personnel
and work area should be grounded before handling this device. Do not install a
SCADA 3000 system near any strong electrostatic, electromagnetic, magnetic or
radioactive fields. Do not expose it to fumes or corrosive vapors.

MOUNTING THE ANNUNCIATOR MODULE

The Annunciator Module is packaged in a standard 8 DIN enclosure. This style of enclosure is
designed to be flush-mounted in a panel or door. The module includes all the hardware neces­sary for mounting; however, a small Allen wrench will be required to secure the enclosure to the
panel. To mount the module, cut a hole in the panel according to the dimensions shown in
Figure 1 below.

3.58"

1.73"

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Figure 1: Module Mounting Dimensions

Remove the two Allen screws on the back of the enclosure and slide out the locking side panels.
Insert the module into the hole in the panel and slide it back until the front bezel is flush with

Annunciator Module

the panel. Re-install the locking side panels and tighten the Allen screws to secure the enclosure
to the panel. See Figure 2 below.

Panel

locking
side
panel

Allen
screw

Rear of
Module

Figure 2: Rear view of mounted annunciator module

Labeling

The Annunciator Module comes with a blank label on the front on which you can write a de­scription to identify each light—such as the corresponding alarm or output. We include addi­tional blank labels for your convenience.

POWER SUPPLY AND GROUNDING

The Annunciator Module operates on 10-15VDC. Typically the module is powered from the
AUX PWR terminals on the SCADA 3000 main unit. This is preferred because the AUX PWR
from the main unit is battery-backed in the event of a power failure, when a battery is connected
to the main unit. Alternately, you may connect the module to any 10-15VDC power source.
The module requires 1.5 Watts of power. See Figure 3.

Annunciator Module

AUX

EG

+

12VIN

ABYZ

4

Connect to Electrical
Earth Ground

15V

AUX

BAT

EG

RS232-DCE

COM 1

SPARE

+IN-

+PWR-

FUSE

SCADA 3000

4A

+ -

24V

RS232-DTE

COM 2

Figure 3: Annunciator Module connected to the SCADA 3000

It is extremely important that the EG pin be connected to a good earth ground. This will
prevent communication errors due to differences in ground potential between modules in
addition to possible damage due to voltage transients and surges.

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COMMUNICATIONS WIRING

The Annunciator Module communicates with the SCADA 3000 using a high-speed serial
communications bus. This 4-wire bus is used to connect up to 15 modules to the main unit to
provide additional inputs and/or outputs. Perform all wiring with power to the main unit and
modules turned off.

Modules may be located a maximum of 2000' away from the main unit and should be connected
in a daisy-chain fashion from one module to the next. Each module connects to the next via a 4­wire communications cable connected to the terminals labeled A,B, Z & Y. The cable must be
4-Conductor Twisted Pair (shielded or unshielded) with a nominal impedance of 120Ω (for
example, Belden #8132 or 9842 cable). Use one pair for A & B and the other pair for Z & Y. The
proper wiring from the main unit to the modules, and from module to module, is shown in
Figure 3:

SCADA 3000

A
B
Z
Y

Figure 3: Correct daisy chain setup: Main unit on the end.

Module

Y
Z
B
A

Figure 4: Incorrect daisy chain setup: Main unit in the middle of the chain.

The Main Unit should always be on one end of the chain, never in the middle.

Module Module

Y
Z
B
A

reversedstraight-thru

Module Module Module

Y
Z
B
A

reversed

SCADA 3000

A
B
Z
Y

Y
Z
B
A

straight-thru straight-thru

Y
Z
B
A

reversed

Y
Z
B
A

Module

Y
Z
B
A

straight-thru

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Each module must be configured with its own unique address using the BUS ADDRESS
jumpers. You may mix & match up to 15 modules to suit your application’s requirements. The
example below shows a Bus Address setting of 9.

Address Jumper Code

A B

1
2
3
4

BUS

ADDRESS

1 A B B B
2 B A B B
3 A A B B
4 B B A B
5 A B A B
6 B A A B
7 A A A B
8 B B B A

9 A B B A

Annunciator Module

10 B A B A
11 A A B A
12 B B A A
13 A B A A
14 B A A A
15 A A A A

Figure 5: Setting the Bus Address

Bus Termination

Located on each module is a jumper labeled BUS TERM. This jumper is used to terminate the
4-wire communications bus.

BUS TERM

IN OUT

Figure 6: Bus Termination jumper

Termination is required at the extreme ends of the communications network to minimize signal
reflections that would otherwise cause data communication errors. To activate the Bus Termina­tion, move the jumper to the IN position. Note that this should only be activated if the module
is at the very end of the network. All other modules in between should have the termination set
to the OUT position. As a result, only 1 module should ever have the termination activated.
The diagram below illustrates proper termination of the communications bus.

0

Main
Unit

In

Out

Figure 7: Correct bus termination

Out

Out

In

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How the Annunciator Module Works

The Annunciator module appears as an output module to the SCADA 3000. When the system
is powered up, the main unit will scan the external module network and add the Annunciator to
its list of modules at the address specified by the Bus Address jumpers. An icon for the Annun­ciator will also appear on the main unit screen.

The Annunciator module provides eight LED indicators which can be used to display the status
of I/O points, system variables, or alarm conditions. The LEDs can be forced on (Red) or off
(Amber) through the Annunciator module programming screen, or they may be controlled
automatically using a C-program or Ladder program. The eight LEDs appear in the program­ming software as digital outputs numbered from 0-7. To access the Annunciator programming
screen, click on the Annunciator icon from the Main Unit form or select Modules, then Annun­ciator, from the main menu.

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Appendix A: Specifications

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Appendix B: Returning Module for Service

In the event that the Annunciator Module does not function properly, we suggest that you do
the following:

1) Record your observations regarding the Annunciator Module malfunction.

2) Call the Customer Service Department at [phone] prior to sending the
unit to Phonetics for repair.

If the module must be sent to Phonetics for Servicing, please do the following:

1) Disconnect all wiring and unplug the unit.

Note that the terminal blocks can be unplugged from the unit to maintain
your input wiring.

2) Carefully pack the module to avoid damage in transit. Use the original container
(if available) or a sturdy shipping box.

3) You must include the following information to avoid shipping delays:

a) Your name, address and telephone number.

b) A note explaining the problem.

4) Ship your package to the address below:

SERVICE DEPARTMENT

Phonetics Inc.

901 Tryens Road

Aston, PA 19014

5) Ship prepaid and insured via UPS or US Mail to ensure a traceable shipment with
recourse for damage or replacement.

Important Information for Canadian Customers

In the event that your Sensaphone SCADA 3000 unit does not function properly, Canadian
customers have the option of shipping the unit to one of the following Phonetics-authorized
Canadian Repair facilities:

Microwise Computer Systems G.A.S. Analytical Systems, Ltd.
100 Covington Crescent Head Office
Kitchener, Ontario N2N 2X3 Bay V, 1338 36 Avenue NE
[phone] Calgary, Alberta T2E 6T6

[phone]

Please record your observations regarding the unit’s malfunction and follow the procedures
outlined on the previous page.

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For Technical Support questions, you may call Phonetics Technical Service Department at (610)
558-2700, or by E-mail at [email protected].

Annunciator Module

3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

1. WARRANTOR: Dealer, Distributor, Manufacturer

2. ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: This Product is warranted to be free from defects in
materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations and exclusions set out below.

3. WARRANTY AND REMEDY: Three-Year Warranty — In the event that the Product
does not conform to this warranty at any time during the time of three years from
original purchase, warrantor will repair the defect and return it to you at no charge

This warranty shall terminate and be of no further effect at the time the Product is (1)
damaged by extraneous cause such as fire, water, lightning, etc. or not maintained as
reasonable and necessary; (2) modified; (3) improperly installed; (4) repaired by some­one other than warrantor; (5) used in a manner or purpose for which the Product was
not intended; or (6) sold by original purchaser.

WARRANTORS’ OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER PAYMENT
OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CON­SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

It must be clear that the warrantors are not insuring your premises or guaranteeing that
there will not be damage to your person or property if you use this Product. The
warrantors shall not be liable under any circumstances for damage to your person or
property or some other person or that person’s property by reason of the sale of this
product or its failure to operate in the manner in which it is designed. The warrantors’
liability, if any, shall be limited to the original cost of the Product. The warrantors
assume no liability for installation of the Product and/or interruptions of the service due
to strikes, riots, floods, fire, and/or any cause beyond Seller’s control.

4. PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: In the event
that the Product does not conform to this warranty, the Product should be shipped or
delivered freight prepaid to a warrantor with evidence of original purchase.

5. LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state to the extent allowed by law expressly
in lieu of any other express or implied warranty, condition, or guarantee.

Effective date: 1 June 1999

Phonetics, Inc.

901 Tryens Road

Aston, PA 19014

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

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