Siebert XC610 Series Operating Instructions Manual

Series XC610

Digital displays for work safety
Operating instructions

Table of contents

1 Safety instructions 3

Important information ......................................................................................................................................... 3

Warning notice.................................................................................................................................................... 3

Intended use ....................................................................................................................................................... 3

Special safety precautions for installation .......................................................................................................... 3

Qualified staff...................................................................................................................................................... 3

Protective low voltage ........................................................................................................................................ 4

Mounting and installation .................................................................................................................................... 4

Transport ............................................................................................................................................................ 4

Disposal .............................................................................................................................................................. 4

2 Important information 5

Copyright ............................................................................................................................................................ 5

Disclaimer ........................................................................................................................................................... 5

Liability ................................................................................................................................................................ 5

Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................................. 5

Accuracy of the display ...................................................................................................................................... 5

3 Important start-up instructions 6
4 Product description 7
5 Installation 8

Requirements to the installation site .................................................................................................................. 8

Installation material ............................................................................................................................................ 8

Disassembly of the fastening elements .............................................................................................................. 8

Mounting the unit ................................................................................................................................................ 8

Power supply connection ................................................................................................................................... 9

6 Connecting the configuration interface 10

Configuration via serial interface (RS232) ....................................................................................................... 10

Configuration via Ethernet ................................................................................................................................ 10

7 Start-up and configuration 11

Configuration of the display .............................................................................................................................. 11

Start-up and test ............................................................................................................................................... 11

Controls ............................................................................................................................................................ 11

8 Technical data 12
9 Service and Support 13

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DANGER!

Disregarding this warning notice leads to death or serious bodily harm.

WARNING!

Disregarding the warning notice can lead to death or serious bodily harm.

CAUTION!

Disregarding the warning notice can lead to minor physical injuries or property damage.

CAUTION!

Carefully seal the electrical equipment for safety reasons after commissioning.

1 Safety instructions

Important information

Read these operating instructions before starting the unit. They provide you with important information
on the use, safety and maintenance of the units. This helps you to protect yourself and prevent
damage to the unit.

During the lifetime of the unit keep the operating instructions in an accessible place at all times. Hand
over the operating instructions to any future owner of the unit. It is to be considered as part of the
product.

The manufacturer is not liable if the information in these operating instructions are not complied with.

Warning notice

Information intended to help you to avoid death, bodily harm or considerable damage to property is
highlighted by the warning triangle shown here; it is imperative that this information be properly
heeded.

Intended use

The unit is intended for use in photovoltaic systems. It may only be operated within the limit values
stipulated by the technical data.

During configuring, installing, testing, commissioning and maintenance of the unit, the applicable
standards and safety regulations have to be observed.

Trouble-free, safety operation of the unit requires proper transport, storage, installation, mounting and
careful operation and maintenance of the unit.

Special safety precautions for installation

The key to seal the unit is included in the mounting kit.

Qualified staff

These operating instructions are intended for trained professional electricians familiar with the safety
standards of electrical technology and industrial electronics.

Components inside the unit are voltage-carrying during operation. For this reason mounting and
maintenance work may only be performed by professionally trained personnel while observing the
corresponding safety regulations.

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For safety reasons and due to the required compliance with the documented unit properties the repair
and replacement of components and modules may only be carried out by the manufacturer or an
authorized specialized company.

Protective low voltage

The unit is powered by an included wall wart with 12 V.
The unit has no power switch. It is in operation immediately after applying operating voltage.

Mounting and installation

The attachment options for the units were conceived in such a way as to ensure safe, reliable
mounting. The user must ensure that the used fixing material guarantees, under the given surrounding
conditions, a secure mounting.

When installing and commissioning please note the appropriate national and regional regulations.

Transport

The unit must be transported clean and dry in the original packing. The transport temperature must be
between –40 °C and +70 °C. Temperature fluctuations of more than 20 °C per hour are non­permissible.

Disposal

The unit is made of low-emission materials and is therefore recyclable. For an environmentally safe
recycling contact a certified waste management enterprise. Units or parts which are no longer needed
are to be disposed of in accordance with the regulations in effect in your country.

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2 Important information

Copyright

This documentation is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved.
No part of this documentation may be translated without written permission by Siebert

Industrieelektronik GmbH. No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form by print,
photocopy or other methods, or processed by using electronic systems, duplicated or disseminated.

Siebert®, LRD® and XC-Board® are registered trade marks of Siebert Industrieelektronik GmbH. As far
as other product names or company names are mentioned in this documentation they may be trade
marks or trade names of their respective owners.

Disclaimer

This documentation has been prepared with utmost care. For any mistakes we can not accept any
liability. Corrections, improvement suggestions, criticism and suggestions are welcome. Please write
to: [e-mail]

Liability

Availability and technical specifications of the product are subject to change. The data specified is
indicated solely for product description. They are not intended to be guaranteed in a legal sense.

Cleaning

For the care of the front panel use a scratch-free cloth. Do not push in the front pane during cleaning.
The unit must not be cleaned with a steam cleaner.

Accuracy of the display

If the digital display is connected to a data output unit (inverter, data logger, etc.) via its data interface
(RS232, RS485 or Ethernet) it is purely an information output unit. It displays the data received via the
data interface in readable digits. For the accuracy of information displayed, however, the data output
unit is responsible. For problems or faulty display the data output unit has to be checked and to
observe its operating instructions.

For problems or damages which are caused by changes of the data output unit (p. e. modified protocol
structure, or modified product characteristics) no liability is assumed.

These operating instructions do not replace the operating instructions of the data output unit.

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3 Important start-up instructions

During the commissioning of the display you need the following facilities for configuration:

1. PC with the software Siebert SafetyDisplayConfigurator

2. A suitable cable depending on the type of display

With displays of the type ...-01 the configuration is done via the serial interface (RS232) of the display.
For configuration via RS232 you need to have ready the following items:

 A cross-type cable for the RS232 interface between the PC and the display.
 If your PC does not have such an interface, you need an USB on RS232 converter. Siebert offers

such a converter, together with the matching ready-made cable, as accessories.

With displays of the type ...-05 with Ethernet interface the configuration is done via the Ethernet.
Please have ready the following items:

 A cross-type Ethernet cable if you connect the PC for configuration directly with the display.
 A patch cable, if you connect the PC for configuration over a switch or router with the display.

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Order code

Interfaces

XC610-xxx-x-01

Serial (RS232) (screw-type terminals)

XC610-xxx-x-05

Ethernet (RJ45)

CAUTION!

Make sure that the glass pane is not damaged or, if the display is already mounted on the wall it doesn’t fall
down.

4 Product description

The following figure shows the display in working condition.

The scope of information consists of the following characteristic values which you assign to the
various fields according to the specific front foil during the first start-up.

 Accident-free days
 Number of accidents
 Accident-free days record
 Workdays lost
 Custom field 1
 Custom field 2

For each characteristic you can enter a fixed number. Alternatively, you can activated the automatic
function to ensure that the field is counted by one further at midnight.

The displays of the XC610 series are differed in the following interface versions:

The configuration and the modification of the values is effected by the means of the Windows program
‘SafetyDisplayConfigurator’ included in delivery.

For installation and connection of the data source you must open the display.
Thereto loosen the four setscrews on the sides at the fastening elements with the included Allen key.

Then the glass pane can be lifted together with the fastening elements.

In the following chapters the necessary steps for installation and start-up are described in detail.

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CAUTION!

If the wall surface is uneven the housing can be distored and damaged when mounting

5 Installation

Requirements to the installation site

The display is designed for wall mounting. The wall surface has to be plane and free of irregularities.
The wall must have a sufficient capacity.

Installation material

A parts kid with screws and dowels is included in delivery.

Disassembly of the fastening elements

On delivery the fastening elements are mounted on the front glass.
Loosen the setscrews with the supplied Allen key and remove the fastening elements. Pay particular

attention to the plastic panes which serve to protect the glass panels.

Mounting the unit

The lines for data and power supply are fed through the guide holes in the bottom of the housing or at
the bottom edge of the device.

Mount the unit using the mounting holes with suitable screws and dowels on the wall. Thereby the
mounts for the front panel are screwed as shown below. Make sure that the setscrews face outward
because otherwise the subsequent fixing of the glass panel is no longer possible.

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Power supply connection

After mounting the device on the wall you connect the line for the power supply. Therefore there is a
jack on the printed circuit board. Once the power supply unit is plugged into the 230 V outlet, the
display should light up.

When first powered on numbers appear on all digits. Depending on the unit version, during later
power-up – after implementing of the configuration – the decimal points light up.

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6 Connecting the configuration interface

Configuration via serial interface (RS232)

You need the serial interface for configuration during first start-up and for changing the figures shown,
p. e. to update the display after an accident.

The connection of the counter is at the designated RS232 terminal, see figure.
As connecting cable type J-Y(St)-Y, 2 x 0,6 mm² or similar is used. The maximum length is 10 meters.
If your PC does not have a 9-pin sub-D connector, please use a matching USB adapter. You can get

this as an accessory from Siebert.
For normal operation of the display the serial connection is not needed.

Configuration via Ethernet

Devices with the ending number -05 are intended for use in an Ethernet network. The connection to a
network is limited to plug in the network connector.

If you connect the device to the network via a switch or a hub, then you need an Ethernet patch cable
CAT5 or higher.

If you connect the device directly to the remote station, e.g. with a laptop for configuration or with the
inverter/data logger, you need a cross cable CAT5 or higher.

All other settings (network addresses, protocols, etc.) will be set with the SafetyDisplayConfigurator.

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7 Start-up and configuration

Configuration of the display

For configuration of the display you need a PC. The necessary steps required for configuration are
described in detail in the documentation of the program SafetyDisplayConfigurator.

Start-up and test

Expediently perform a functional test before you close the device permanently.

After you successfully completed the configuration the PC is no longer needed.

Controls

With the button on the printed circuit board the system can be reset to its basic configuration. Turn off
the power supply of the display and keep the button pressed while the power supply is turned back on.

On the printed circuit board there is an LED that flashes quickly after starting. After a few minutes the
LED turns off.

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Series XC610

Dimensions (W x H x D)

420 x 297 x 26 mm

LED display digit height

25 mm

Power supply

100…240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

25 W max.

Protection type

IP40

Weight

approx. 2 kg

Operating temperature

0…40 °C

Storage temperature

-25…85 °C

holes for wall
mounting 4,5

Technicshe

8 Technical data

The following figures show the housing dimensions and the holes for wall mounting.

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9 Service and Support

If you have any questions or want to take advantages of our services, please contact one of the following
addresses:

Germany Siebert Industrieelektronik GmbH

Siebertstrasse, D-66571 Eppelborn
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

France Siebert France Sarl

4 rue de l’Abbé Louis Verdet, F-57200 Sarreguemines
BP 90 334, F-57203 Sarreguemines Cédex
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

Italy Siebert Italia Srl

Via Galileo Galilei 2A, I-39100 Bolzano (BZ)
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

The Netherlands Siebert Nederland B.V.

Jadedreef 26, NL-7828 BH Emmen
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

Austria Siebert Österreich GmbH

Mooslackengasse 17, A-1190 Wien
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

Switzerland Siebert AG

Bützbergstrasse 2, Postfach 91, CH-4912 Aarwangen
Phone [phone] (German)
Phone [phone] (French)
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

Other countries Please find the addresses as follows:

www.siebert-solar.com

So that we can help you quickly and efficiently please have the following information ready on demand:

1. Information on the type plate, in particular type and serial number

2. Detailed description of the problem and the circumstances

3. Telephone and fax number and email address under which you can be contracted
for queries

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