Sintrol Network Router User Manual

Sintrol Network Router

Manual

Version 1.0.0

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Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................... 3

1.1 Product overview ........................................................................................... 3

2 INSTALLATION ........................................................................................... 4

2.1 Selecting the installation location .................................................................. 4

3 WIRING ..................................................................................................... 6

4 DIMENSIONS ............................................................................................. 8

5 OPERATION ............................................................................................... 9

5.1 PARAMETERS ................................................................................................. 9

5.2 PROPERTIES .................................................................................................. 10

RS485 ...................................................................................................... 10

USB ......................................................................................................... 10

Security key ............................................................................................ 10

Lock password ........................................................................................ 10

Device password .................................................................................... 10

5.3 NETWORK ..................................................................................................... 12

Create the network ................................................................................ 12

Manually routing the devices ................................................................. 12

6 MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................... 13

7 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................. 13

7.1 No USB-connection to PC ............................................................................. 13

7.2 No response over RS485 .............................................................................. 13

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1 INTRODUCTION

This manual describes how to install and use SINTROL’s Network Router product.
Sintrol shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from use of
any information or details therein, or omission or error in this manual, or any
misuse of the product.

The instrument can be accessed by utilizing the free DustTool software to manage
the basic settings of the product.

Commercial software product DustLog provides comprehensive control and
diagnostics tools over the product and over the whole Sintrol network.

Features of the Network Router are for example:

 Gather data from Sintrol Network seamlessly, utilizing RS485 connections

between products.

 Visualize the Sintrol network topology and unit locations.
 Provide tools to:

o Automatically form the network
o Manually modify the network
o Get real time diagnostics

 Manage and parameterize all products within the Sintrol Network

The DustTool software can be downloaded free of charge from Sintrol web-site
http://www.sintrolproducts.com

1.1 Product overview

The Network Router Dust monitor is a microprocessor-based unit, equipped with
USB and RS485 connections.

The device is designed to manage all Sintrol products connected to Sintrol
Network. The Network Router has been specifically designed for easy installation
and reliable operation.

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2 INSTALLATION

2.1 Selecting the installation location

Although the device is IP65 classified and can handle industrial conditions, avoiding
unnecessary environmental stress is encouraged.

If possible, during the installation ensure that:

1. Temperature conditions are mild and temperature variation is not extreme.

2. Unit is not installed into direct sun light

3. No large amplitude vibration exists

4. The unit is not directly exposed to any kind of piling particles, especially

conductive.

5. The unit is not directly exposed to soil dust, dirt, snow or rain.

Enclosure supports optional mounting feet installation, to enable easy wall
installations.

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Figure 1 Installation with optional mounting feet.

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3 WIRING

To connect the device, open the enclosure. Any unnecessary exposure of the
connectors to moisture or dirt needs to be avoided.

NC = Not connected.

Table 1 Wiring and signals

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Product name

Network Router

Protection Category

IP65

Power Supply

12 - 24 VDC

Power Consumption

Under 3W, depending on usage

Wiring

Two DIN PG11 glands for cables

Connectors

1. USB wires connector with 45° angle:
a. solid from 0.2 to 1.5 mm

2

b. stranded from 0.2 to 1.0 mm

2

2. Low voltage connector with 45° angle:
a. solid from 0.2 to 1.5 mm

2

b. stranded from 0.2 to 1.0 mm

2

3. mini USB connector inside the box

Communication Interfaces

 Serial communication: RS-485
 USB

Communication Protocol

Proprietary Sintrol Network protocol

Materials and Weight

Enclosure

Plastic ABS

Weight

180 g

Table 2 Technical specification

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4 DIMENSIONS

Figure 2 Structure and dimensions

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5 OPERATION

The Network Router creates and maintains the connections between Sintrol
Products and Sintrol’s PC software, thus the main operation of the Network Router
is mostly transparent.

Device itself has but a few configuration related controls of its own. All the controls
are managed by the dedicated Sintrol PC-softwares: DustTool and/or DustLog.

5.1 PARAMETERS

On the parameters tab the router name can be changed in order to easier identify
the unit.

Device also measures the power source it is connected to and shows the measured
input voltage for diagnostic reasons. If no input voltage can be detected, the
device is not fully working.

Figure 3 Parameters tab

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5.2 PROPERTIES

Network Router controls the network communication of the RS485. On the
properties tab it is possible to set different behaviors for the unit, which will affect
the whole communications network.

NOTE: Changing default setting on the properties tab may result in communication
malfunctions or even losing the control over the Network Router.

RS485

When device is operating as a router, the RS485 role must always be set to Sintrol
Network as a network master. Integration the unit with MODBUS-protocol is
beyond this document.

USB

When device is operating as a wireless router, the USB must always be enabled
and set to Sintrol Network. Setting protocol to ‘text protocol’ will disconnect the
device from PC-software and should only be used by trained service personnel.

Security key

For the whole network, an optional security key can be assigned. This key will close
the network so, that no new devices can be added into the network without this
key.

Lock password

Lock password will lock all the parameters of this unit. In order to change any
parameters after locking the device, it needs to be unlocked with the correct
password. Do not lose the password!

Device password

This is the unique factory password of the device that can be used to open in-built
device specific debug and maintenance features of the device.

This feature can be used ONLY by approved Sintrol Service personnel.

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Figure 4 Properties tab

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5.3 NETWORK

On the network tab one can manage
the current Sintrol Network routing
and topology. The graphical
presentation of connections shows
links within the Sintrol Network: Solid
lines between units present the RS485­wires.

Modifications on the network are done
via menu that appears by right-clicking
the desired node/unit.

Create the network

By right-clicking the Network Router itself a control menu appears. From the menu
it is possible to scan the network, in order to add new devices. Sintrol devices that
are not a part of any network, will appear and join the new network automatically.

Before manual re-routing of devices within the network, action must be enabled
first by command ‘Enable Manual Re-routing’ from the router’s menu.

Figure 5 Router menu

Manually routing the devices

To get started with re-routing the
devices, first one must right-click the
Network Router and enable Manual
routing for the network.

When the manual routing is enabled,
the devices in the network can be right­clicked and via the menu:

1. Disconnected from the network.

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The device will disappear from this network and stay ready to join other
networks.

2. Moved around the network by reconnecting them into another node

(device) within the network.

Every Sintrol network device can be selected as a link.

6 MAINTENANCE

After automatic setup, the Network Router needs very little or no maintenance.

However, keeping the product’s surface clean of dust or any other substance, is

recommended.

7 TROUBLESHOOTING

7.1 No USB-connection to PC

 Check that the device is powered up.
 Check that Sintrol DustLog software has been installed correctly.

o Ensure that USB-drivers have been installed correctly and the

operating system recognizes the device correctly.

7.2 No response over RS485

 Is the end device powered up and is the polarity of the RS-485 wires correct?
 Is the RS-485 bus terminated according the standard/specification?
 Is there any other communication or master units on the RS-485 currently

present?

 Is the network device powered up and working correctly?
 Is the network device already part of another network? If so, establish the

connection via USB and detach the network device from the old network
according to the instructions on the manual for the specific device.

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NOTES

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