32-Channel Analog Input Module
Quantum 140 ACI 052 00sc
Chapter 1
OVERVIEW
The Time Stamp is one out of a series of four modules. The differentiation
between the four different modules is shown in the table below.
* 140 ACI 050 00sccurrent only
* 140 AVI 050 00scvoltage only
* 140 ACI 051 00sccurrent or voltage combination
140 ACI 052 00sccurrent or voltage combination
with time and date stamping
* These modules are covered in a separate manual (Publication #0300169).
Each module will accept 32 single ended analog inputs. The inputs will be
divided into four groups of eight inputs each. Each group will have 15V
isolation to the other groups. Analog inputs within a group will have 0V of
isolation channel-to-channel. All inputs will have 500V ac isolation channelto-backplane.
The module has been designed for projects that include large quantities of
analog inputs. Process control and data acquisition applications for industries
such as utilities, waste water, oil and gas, food and beverage, and building
automation are ideally suited for this module. The time and date stamp feature
is perfect for remote terminal unit (RTU) applications or for supervisory control
and data acquisition (SCADA) applications requiring programmable alarm
levels.
Input channels include over voltage circuit protection, over and under range
detection and active notch filtering. The voltage mode of the module handles
four different voltage ranges and the current mode handles two current ranges.
You can configure the module to provide data in one of four data formats. Set
up of the module is very simple through the use of configuration and status
registers using Concept, Modsoft or Taylor programming software.
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1.1Inputs
The 32 channels are separated into four groups of eight. Each group can be
configured for a different voltage or current range. The ranges available are
as follows:
Current Ranges
4-20 mA, 0-20 mA
Voltage Ranges:
±10VDC, 0-10VDC, 0-5VDC, 1-5VD
The module can provide data to the PLC in the following formats:
12 bit (0 to 4095)
signed 15 bit (-32768 to +32767)
unsigned 16 bit (0 to 65535)
DVM (0 to 10000)
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1.2LEDs
The module has a front LED panel that includes 35 LEDs:
Ready LED 1 Green LED indicates modules self test has passed and is ready to
communicate.
Active LED 1 Green LED indicates BUS communication is established between the module
and the rack.
Fault LED 1 Red LED indicates a module self test error, or fatal H/W error. A blink code
will indicate the type of self test error. Count the number of blinks before a
pause to determine the error code in the table below.
Channel LED 32 Green LEDs indicates the channel is enabled and a valid input signal level
is present. The LED is off if the channel is disabled. A blinking LED indicates
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1.3Related Publications
Modicon Modsoft Programmer User Manual. 890 USE 115 00
Modicon TSX Quantum Automation Series Hardware Reference Guide. 840
USE 100 00
IEEE Std 518- 1977, Guide for the Installation of Electrical Noise Inputs
to Controllers from External Sources
IEEE Std 142- 1982, Recommended Practice for Grounding of Industrial
and Commercial Power Systems
Noise Reduction Techniques in Electronic Systems, by Henry W. Ott;
published by Wiley-Interscience of New York in 1976
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Chapter 2
MODULE SETUP FOR MODSOFT
2.1General Information
Six steps must be performed in order to fully configure the Quantum system
in preparation for using the ACI 052 00sc:
Step 1: Modsoft programming software must be updated so that the
140 ACI 052 00sc is recognized in the software (see Section 2.2).
Step 2: Select the appropriate slot location using the Modsoft I/O map.
Choose the first 3x and 4x level registers to be used in the system
for the modules data, configuration and status information (see
Section 2.3).
Step 3: Zoom screens for the module must be set to match application
requirements (see Section 2.4).
Step 4: The 4x configuration register must be set to meet application
requirements (see Section 4.1).
Step 5: Module status information is available to you. The various options
must be understood and chosen to meet your application requirements
(see Section 4.2 and Section 4.3).
Step 6: Ladder rungs must be written to demultiplex the incoming 8 data
registers to 32 user selected data registers (see Section 6.3).
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2.2Installation of new run time files
If you are using the Modsoft programming software version 2.4 or 2.5, it is
necessary to update the following runtime files in order for Modsoft to
recognize your module. Versions prior to 2.4 are not supported. Version 2.6
and newer already include these updates.
LMSFDT.SYSZoom screens
GCNFTCOP.SYSI/O Map module definitions
QUANTUM.SYSQuantum help screens
This may be accomplished by first identifying the pathname where you have
installed your Modsoft programming software and the drive letter of the floppy
drive from which you intend to install. A typical pathname assuming installation
of the C: drive is as follows:
C:\MODSOFT
The new runtime files required to use all versions of this module are supplied
on the 3.5 inch MSDOS formatted floppy disk titled:
Quantum Runtime Files, Spectrum Controls, Inc Part Number: 20500121-xx
To install these files, operate your PC in MSDOS mode, perform the following
command:
C:>\COPY A:*.SYS C:\MODSOFT\RUNTIME
+ Note: This assumes you are installing from drive A: and that you have previously installed Modsoft
in the directory C:\MODSOFT. If not, you must make the appropriate substitutions.
2.3General information on data register usage and terminology:
A total of nine 3x level and nine 4x level registers are used by the 140 ACI
052 00sc. After you have completed the runtime file installation, you can go
to the I/O Map screen and choose the 140 ACI 052 00sc by selecting the
desired slot, pressing <Shift + ?> which will display the modules available
for configuration into that slot. For module specific help, press <ALT + H>.
After selecting the module, you must set the first 3x and 4x level registers to
be used. This will then automatically capture nine consecutive 3x level and
nine 4x level registers for use by the module. The architecture for this 32channel module is as follows:
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4xConfiguration Word3x + 0Data Input Word 1
4x+1*Time of Day Clock Control Word3x + 1Data Input Word 2
4x+2Day of Week (Sun+1 Mon+2 etc.)3x + 2Data Input Word 3
4x+3Month (1-12)3x + 3Data Input Word 4
4x+4Day of Month (1-31)3x + 4 Data Input Word 5
4x+5Year (00-99)3x + 5Data Input Word 6
4x+6Hour (00-23)3x + 6Data Input Word 7
4x+7Min (00-59)3x + 7Data Input Word 8
4x+8Sec (00-59)3x + 8Status Word
*Bit 2 of Time of day clock control word must be set or the PLC will not read clock
values definitions specified. Write either a 4000hex or 6000hex into the first
location allocated for the PLC time of day clock. Refer to the MODSOFT
programming manual for more information on the time of day clock usage.
☞ Note: The PLC time of day clock is read once at power up from registers 4x+1 through
4x+8. The modules internal clock chip is synchronized with the PLC clock at
this time. After power up, the module clock is synchronized with the PLC clock
at least once a day. (See Section 4.2 for more details.)
The ACI 052 00sc multiplexes 32 channels of data into four groups
of eight channels. Each group can be selected through the 4x
Configuration Word or can automatically sequence through all four
groups channels.
Group 1Chn 1-8
3x + 0Data Input Word 1
3x + 1Data Input Word 2Group 2Chn 9-16
3x + 2Data Input Word 3
3x + 3Data Input Word 4Group 3Chn 17-24
3x + 4 Data Input Word 5
3x + 5Data Input Word 6Group 4Chn 25-32
3x + 6Data Input Word 7
3x + 7Data Input Word 8
2.4Zoom Screen Configuration
For Zoom Screen operation, please refer to Modicons Modsoft
Programmer User Manual.
+ Note: To enter zoom screens from the I/O map menu, highlight the module entry and
press the keys <ALT - Z>.
Most of the module set up will be done through the Modsoft zoom
screens. The zoom screen set up establishes the following parameters:
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Calibration rate
Filter Frequency Selection
Input Data Format
Input Range
Differential Mode
The primary zoom screen for this module is shown in Figure 2.1. By selecting
a particular parameter, you will be given the options associated with that
parameter. Note that some parameters are set only once for the entire module,
and others are set once for each group of eight inputs.
Hex Dec BinGotoQuit
F1F2F3F I/O Map Module Editor F7 Lev 8 F8 OFFF9
140 ACI 050 00SC 32 CHANNEL ANALOG V/I WITH TIMESTAMP Screen 1/3
❑ Calibration rate: The Quantum module performs an on board system
calibration at power up. The system calibration corrects for
temperature drift of the Analog to Digital Convertor (ADC) and
related circuitry. System calibration can be performed periodically
based on the calibration rate selected below. This can affect the
update time for the module. For installations where the ambient
temperature surrounding the I/O rack can change relatively quickly,
the user might consider going to a more frequent calibration selection
in order to improve the accuracy of the reading being taken. The
autocalibration schedule rate may be selected from the following:
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Once at power up only
Every 1 min
Every 10 min[default]
Every 30 min
Selecting an autocalibration schedule rate is an exercise in tradeoffs.
Performing autocalibration more frequently may result in greater
accuracy due to variations caused by environmental factors such as
temperature. This accuracy has a cost in the burden imposed by
performing the calibration. The calibration time is a function of the
filter frequency. Calibration times are listed below. The system
cannot update the channel data while performing calibration. In
addition, if multiple filter frequencies are selected, calibrations for
each frequency and the execution time is cumulative. The worst
case calibration time is when all filter frequencies are enabled (10,
50, 60 and 1000 Hz). The time is then the total for all four times
listed below. Also, note that the channel enables have no effect on
the auto calibration feature. If a filter frequency is enabled via the
zoom screens, then the autocalibration is performed for the frequency.
10 Hz1,420 msec
50 Hz 397 msec
60 Hz260 msec
1000 Hz45 msec
❑Filter Frequency Selection: The Analog-to-Digital Conversion
performs a filter function on the input signal. One of the following
filter frequencies may be selected for each of the four groups of
eight channels:
Filter:10 Hz
50 Hz
60 Hz[default]
1000 Hz
❑Input data format: One of the following data formats may be selected
for each of the four groups of eight channels:
Format:16-bit Format
Voltmeter[default]
12-bit Format
15-bit plus sign Format
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+ Note: The modules format selection must be compatible with the register format
selected in Modsoft.
❑ Input Range: Module must support current input to select voltage or
current. One of the following input ranges may be selected for each
of the four groups of eight channels:
Range:-10 to +10 V[default Voltage or V/I Modules]
1 to +5V
0 to +5V
0 to +10V
4 to 20mA[default Current Modules]
0 to 20mA
❑ Differential mode: One of the following acquisition modes may be
selected for each of the four groups of eight channels. Differential
mode calculates the difference between two consecutive channel inputs
and provides the data to the register assigned for the first channel in
the pair. The second channels output is zero. The data acquisition
between the two channels is not synchronized so common mode noise
on the signal pair may not be fully removed, however DC offsets
should be compensated for correctly.
☞ Note: The channel pairs are not being updated simultaneously, this could lead to an error
in the actual differential value that is calculated. See figure 2.1
Differential Mode:Disabled[default]
Hex Dec BinGotoQuit
F1F2F3F I/O Map Module Editor F7 Lev 8 F8 OFFF9
140 ACI 050 00SC 32 CHANNEL ANALOG V/I WITH TIMESTAMP Screen 2/3
Assume same data format and range as used for the relevent channel pair.
Channels 1 and 2 LOW = -10000 DEC HIGH = 10000DEC
Channels 3 and 4 LOW = -10000 DEC HIGH = 10000DEC
Channels 5 and 6 LOW = -10000 DEC HIGH = 10000DEC
Channels 7 and 8 LOW = -10000 DEC HIGH = 10000DEC
Channels 9 and 10 LOW = -10000 DEC HIGH = 10000DEC
Channels 11 and 12 LOW = -10000 DEC HIGH = 10000DEC
Channels 13 and 14 LOW = -10000 DEC HIGH = 10000DEC
Channels 15 and 16 LOW = -10000 DEC HIGH = 10000DEC
Alarm Limits (Channels 1 through 16)
PgDn/Up to next/prev Screen
Figure 2.2
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Hex Dec BinGotoQuit
F1F2F3F I/O Map Module Editor F7 Lev 8 F8 OFFF9
140 ACI 050 00SC 32 CHANNEL ANALOG V/I WITH TIMESTAMP Screen 3/3
Assume same data format and range as used for the relevent channel pair.
Channels 17 and 18 LOW = -10000DEC HIGH = 10000DEC
Channels 19 and 20 LOW = -10000DEC HIGH = 10000DEC
Channels 21 and 22 LOW = -10000DEC HIGH = 10000DEC
Channels 23 and 24 LOW = -10000DEC HIGH = 10000DEC
Channels 25 and 26 LOW = -10000DEC HIGH = 10000DEC
Channels 27 and 28 LOW = -10000DEC HIGH = 10000DEC
Channels 29 and 30 LOW = -10000DEC HIGH = 10000DEC
Channels 31 and 32 LOW = -10000DEC HIGH = 10000DEC
Alarm Limits (Channels 17 through 32)
End of 140 ACI 052 00SC Zoom
Figure 2.3
❑Alarm Enable: The second zoom screen, shown in figure 2.2, allows
the user to enable or disable alarms. Alarms are disabled by default.
If enabled, the limits defined by the user are used to monitor input
signals for alarm conditions and any alarm events will be captured
along with a time stamp for that event. Otherwise, no alarms will be
captured.
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When an alarm occurs, the appropriate channel error flag for the
appropriate group is set in the status word (4x bits 1 through 8). The
user may then read each alarm in that group (up to 4 channels) by
setting the mode select bits to the Read Time Stamp Output mode (see
Chapter 4.1). If no alarm exists, all data will be 0.
When in the Read Time Stamp Output mode, the group select meaning
is different than it is in Read data and Read Channel Status modes.
Only two channels of information is available when reading time
stamps. The time stamp read channel select settings are as follows
(see Section 4.1 for more detail):
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* The Sub Seconds Count (SSC) field is not an even time period count such as seconds. Instead, it is a
counter which increments whenever an alarm occurs at the same Hour/Min/Sec setting the previous alarm.
This field insures unique time stamps for alarms detected within the same second.
❑Alarm Timestamp Update Mode: The alarm timestamp update mode
may be set to scrolling or latched. In scrolling mode any new events
will be captured and the time stamp will reflect the last time at which
an alarm existed for that channel pair. If the channel pair moves out
of an alarm condition, then the time stamp would reflect the exact
time that this occured. In latched mode only the first event will be
captured and saved until the alarm is cleared. In either case, the alarm
will be cleared by reading it.
☞ Note: Time Stamp data is stored in RAM and will be lost if system power is lost for any reason.
❑Alarm Limits: The second and third zoom screens (figured 2.2 and
2.3) allow the user to define sixteen unique alarm limits. Each alarm
is defined with a high and low setpoint. Each limit applies to two
adjacent channel The data format for the alarm must match the format
for that channels group as assigned in the first zoom screen. For
example, if group 1 configured as a -10V to +10V range and DVM
format, a low of -5000 and a high of 5000 will trigger alarms at voltages
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Chapter 3
MODULE SETUP FOR CONCEPT
3.1General Information
Six steps must be performed in order to fully configure the Quantum system
in preparation for using the ACI 052 00sc:
Step 1: Concept programming software (Version 2.1 or newer) must be
updated so that the 140 ACI 052 00sc is recognized in the software
(see Section 3.2).
Step 2: Select the appropriate slot location using the Concept I/O map editor.
Choose the first 3x and 4x level registers to be used in the system
for the modules data, configuration and status information (see
Section 3.3).
Step 3: Parameters for the module must be set to match application
requirements (see Section 3.4).
Step 4: The 4x configuration register must be set to meet application
requirements (see Section 4.1).
Step 5: Module status information is available to you. The various options
must be understood and chosen to meet your application requirements
(see Section 4.2 and Section 4.3).
Step 6: Ladder rungs must be written to demultiplex the incoming 8 data
registers to 32 user selected data registers (see Section 6.3).
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3.2Installation of new run time files
The 140 ACI 052 00sc is manufactured by Spectrum Controls, Inc. Follow
the Concept installation procedure for outsourced modules. This requires the
install disk provided with your module, which includes the following files
(assuming drive A:):
A:\CONCEPT\SPECTRUM.MDC- Spectrum I/O for Quantum Module Definition file.
A:\CONCEPT\SPECTRUM.HLP- Spectrum I/O for Quantum Help file.
To update the Concept database with a new Spectrum I/O module:
1. Insert the install disk into drive A:
2. Start the Concept Modconnect Tool (Modconf.exe).
3. Open the installation file SPECTRUM.MDC
4. Select the module to add or press the Add All button
5. Save the changes before exiting the Modconnect tool.
This will update the Concept database permanently unless you later undo the
changes using the Modconnect Tool, or perform a new Concept software
install.
3.3General information on data register usage and terminology:
A total of nine 3x level and nine 4x level registers are used by the 140 ACI
052 00sc. After you have completed adding the modules the Concept installation
using the Modconnect tool, you can add a module to a drop by using the
Concept Configurator as follows:
1. Open an existing or create a new project.
2. Select the Configurator from the project pulldown menu.
3. Select Configure then select the I/O map menu.
4. On the I/O map menu, press the EDIT button for the appropriate drop.
5. Push the button in the module select column for the appropriate slot.
6. Select the desired module from the list of available modules.
7. Enter the starting 3x register address (InRef). Nine registers are automatically
allocated.
8. Enter the starting 4x register address (OutRef). One register is allocated.
9. Press the parameters button.
10. Verify register values are correct for the desired behavior.
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The register data formats are discussed in the following section.
4xConfiguration Word3x + 0Data Input Word 1
4x+1*Time of Day Clock Control Word3x + 1Data Input Word 2
4x+2Day of Week (Sun+1 Mon+2 etc.)3x + 2Data Input Word 3
4x+3Month (1-12)3x + 3Data Input Word 4
4x+4Day of Month (1-31)3x + 4 Data Input Word 5
4x+5Year (00-99)3x + 5Data Input Word 6
4x+6Hour (00-23)3x + 6Data Input Word 7
4x+7Min (00-59)3x + 7Data Input Word 8
4x+8Sec (00-59)3x + 8Status Word
*Bit 2 of Time of day clock control word must be set or the PLC will not read clock values
definitions specified. Write either a 4000hex or 6000hex into the first location allocated for
the PLC time of day clock. Refer to the MODSOFT programming manual for more information
on the time of day clock usage.
☞ Note: The PLC time of day clock is read once at power up from registers 4x+1 through 4x+8.
The modules internal clock chip is synchronized with the PLC clock at this time. After
power up, the module clock is synchronized with the PLC clock at least once a day.
(See Section 4.2 for more details.)
The ACI 052 00sc multiplexes 32 channels of data into four groups of eight
channels. Each group can be selected through the 4x Configuration Word
or can automatically sequence through all four groups channels.
Group 1Chn 1-8
3x + 0Data Input Word 1
3x + 1Data Input Word 2Group 2Chn 9-16
3x + 2Data Input Word 3
3x + 3Data Input Word 4Group 3Chn 17-24
3x + 4 Data Input Word 5
3x + 5Data Input Word 6Group 4Chn 25-32
3x + 6Data Input Word 7
3x + 7Data Input Word 8
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3.4Concept I/O Map Module Parameters:
Concept programming software does not implement zoom screens for
ModConnect partner modules and allows only direct editing of the I/O
configuration parameters using 16 bit hex values.
From the Concept main screen, highlight the configure pull-down menu
and choose I/O Map. In the I/O Map screen insert the number for the
correct drop and choose edit. Select the Spectrum Controls catalog
number that you wish to use from the list presented. When the screen appears,
representing the Spectrum module you have selected, highlight the parameters
button. You must insert Hex values for registers #1, 2 and 3 to fully configure
the module. The format that will instruct you how to create the I/O map
parameters is listed below. For each of the parameters listed below we have
provided a detailed explanation in Chapter 2. Please refer to detailed
functional descriptions in the MODSOFT zoom screen discussions (Section
2.4). You must go through each of the options below to establish the correct
pattern for each of these three registers. Once you have the bit pattern, then
you can convert each to a four-digit Hex value that is used in the parameters
screen.
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* The default calibrate rate is once every 10 minutes.
Once you have established the correct bit pattern for each of these three
registers, you can convert each to a four digit Hex value that is used in the
parameters screen. A Hex conversion table follows:
Bit 14 Timestamp Disable:Bit 13 Timestamp Trigger:
0Timestamp Alarm Mode Enabeld *0Scroll (Store most recent event)
*1Timestamp Alarm Mode Disabled 1Latch (Save first event only)
*The default for the timestamp mode is disable = TRUE.
Setting the Alarm Limits: Registers 4-19
The default for the timestamp trigger is scroll (trigger on all events to save most
recent). The Concept Configuration Flag must be set to a 1 when using
Concept software. Registers 4-19 are used to set alarm limits. Each alarm is
defined with a high and low setpoint. Each limit applies to four channels.
☞ Note: The Concept time stamp alarm values apply to groups of four input channels. Modsoft
zoom screens allow for alarm values to be set for groups of two input channels.
The data format for the alarm must match the format for that channels group
as assigned in the first zoom screen. For example, if group 1 configured as a
-10V to +10V range and DVM format, a low of -5000 and a high of 5000 will
trigger alarms at voltages less than or equal to -5V and voltages above +5V
respectively.
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The default for min setpoints is -10,000 (D8F0 hex) and for max setpoints is
10,000 (2710 hex). The setpoint values must be in the same format as specified
for its respective channel data format and input range. For example, the default
setpoints assume an input range of -10V to +10V and a data format of DVM.
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3.5Spectrum I/O Configuration Utility
SCIOCFG.EXE is a utility provided on the install disk under the typical
pathname A:\CONCEPT\SCIOCFG.EXE. SCIOCFG.EXE is intended
to help users configure Spectrum I/O when using Concept. This tool is
intended to make the configuration of I/O modules supplied by Spectrum
Controls easy to accomplish when using Concept.
Version 2.1 of the Concept programming software introduced the tool for
importing ModConnect module definition files into the Concept database.
This allows Concept users to configure ModConnect I/O such as the 140
AxI 05x 00sc. However, Concept V2.1 does not provide a means for
ModConnect I/O developers to design their own I/O configuration menus.
Instead, Concept provides a generic interface where the user must enter
configuration parameters in hexadecimal values. The Spectrum I/O modules
are designed to be feature rich with an efficient use of registers. This requires
the user to be intimately aware of the initialization parameters structure in
order to perform simple I/O configuration changes. Simply stated, users
can calculate the correct hexadecimal values for the configuration parameters
but it is a tedious task, SCIOCFG is designed to relieve the user of this
burden.
SCIOCFG presents the user with user friendly selection lists using standard
Windows interfaces. SCIOCFG also automatically constrains all parameters
to legal values during the data entry process.
SCIOCFG may be run in one of two modes, stand alone mode, or synchronous
mode. In the stand alone mode, the user configures the data for a given
module as desired. SCIOCFG then presents the parameters in hexadecimal
values so the user may then manually transfer this data to Concept at a later
time.
In the synchronous mode, SCIOCFG runs in the background waiting for the
user to select the generic I/O parameters configuration menu for any one of
the modules supported. When this occurs, SCIOCFG reads the data from
the Concept generic I/O parameter configuration menu, and activates the
appropriate I/O parameter configuration menu. When the user clicks on the
SCIOCFG OK button, the new data is sent back to Concept.
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3.6SCIOCFG.EXE Installation:
SCIOCFG.EXE is a 32-bit Windows program requiring Windows 95 or
newer. Installation of SCIOCFG.EXE is simple. Copy the SCIOCFG.EXE
file from the installation disk to the desired directory. Then you may add
a shortcut to the windows desktop or add the program to the windows taskbar
using standard windows techniques.
To add a shortcut:1.Place the mouse cursor on an open area of the windows
desktop.
2.Click the right mouse button.
3.Select the New option.
4.Select the Shortcut option.
5.Enter the full install pathname. E.G. C:\SCIOCFG\SCIOCFG.EXE
☞ Note :The user may optionally configure SCIOCFG to always run in either the stand alone
mode or the synchronous mode. To do this, place a space in one of the following strings
immediately after the full pathname:
NO_SYNC
SYNC_WITH_CONCEPT
E.G. C:\SCIOCFG\SCIOCFG.EXE SYNC_WITH_CONCEPT
6. Name as desired.
7. Activate the Finish button.
To add to Windows Programs Selections or a Folder:
1. Click and hold the left mouse button on the taskbar start button.
2. Select Settings, Taskbar and release the mouse button.
3. Select the Start Menu Programs tab index.
4. Press the Add button.
5. Choose an existing folder (perhaps the Concept programming folder)
or create a new folder to hold SCIOCFG.EXE.
6. Add SCIOCFG.EXE as described for adding shortcuts step 5.
SCIOCFG EXE is ready to run.
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The SCIOCFG.EXE should be running as a background task, whenever
Concept software is being used to change the configuration registers of the
140 AxI 05x 00sc series of modules. Start SCIOCFG.EXE by double
clicking on the SCIOCFG.EXE icon, then start Concept software.
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Chapter 4
MODULE CONFIGURATION AND STATUS
The 140 ACI 052 00sc uses a total of nine 3x level and nine 4x level registers.
After Modsoft (Section 2.3) or Concept (Section 3.3) software is installed,
additional configuration and status registers are set as follows:
4.1Configuration word format (Register 4x)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910 11121314 1516
Select a group
Mode Select
Autosequence Disable
Reserved
Disable channel 1-4
Disable channel 5-8
Disable channel 9-12
Disable channel 13-16
Disable channel 17-20
Disable channel 21-24
Disable channel 25-28
Disable channel 29-32
4x Group Channel Disable: Bits 1-8
These bits are used to fine tune the response time of your system. They enable
data acquisition on eight groups of four channels each. A 0 enables the group,
a 1 disables the group. Disabling groups of channels improves system response
time.
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Bit 8: Channels 1-4
Bit 7: Channels 5-8
Bit 6: Channels 9-12
Bit 5: Channels 13-16
Bit 4: Channels 17-20
Bit 3: Channels 21-24
Bit 2: Channels 25-28
Bit 1: Channels 29-32
4x Reserved: Bit 9
Bit 9 is reserved. Bit 9 should be set to a 0.
4x Autosequence Disable: Bit 10
When Autosequence Disable is active (Bit 10=1), the module reads only the
eight channels identified by the Group Select Bits. If Autosequence Disable
is inactive (Bit 10=0), the Autosequence mode will be in effect. When in
autosequence mode, the module ignores the channel group select in the 4x+0
configuration word, and instead sequences through all four groups automatically.
The values in the eight data registers belong to the group identified in the
status word group ID (3x+9 bits 15 and 16). The user must set aside 32
registers as a permanent image of the channel data. During run time, the
ladder need only determine the current group for the eight data registers (3x+0
through 3x+7) in order to determine where the data should be copied into the
32 register channel image.
When autosequence is disabled, the user must manually increment the group
select in the configuration word and the module sends back only the data
requested.
Sample ladder logic for both techniques is provided in section 6.3.
4x Data Input Mode: Bits 11, 12
The module continuously outputs a group of eight registers worth of data.
The data for a given group can be paged between three modes. These are the
standard channel input data, channel status data or Time stamp data.
Bit 1Bit 2Input Modes
00Data
01Status
10Time Stamp
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4x Group Select: Bits 13, 14, 15, 16
These four bits are used to select a desired group of channels when the
Auto Sequence mode is not used. The group selection is used when
autosequence is disabled to allow ladder to control which group of the
modules input data, status data, and time stamp data is being read from
the module. The channel Status Mode disables the normal data input
mode and reports the status on the selected group of eight channels.
The channel status bits echo back the selected input range data format
and error status. See description under Status Mode operation.
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4.2Time of Day Configuration (Register 4x+1 to 4x+8)
4xConfiguration Word3x + 0Data Input Word 1
4x+1*Time of Day Clock Control Word3x + 1Data Input Word 2
4x+2Day of Week (Sun+1 Mon+2 etc.)3x + 2Data Input Word 3
4x+3Month (1-12)3x + 3Data Input Word 4
4x+4Day of Month (1-31)3x + 4 Data Input Word 5
4x+5Year (00-99)3x + 5Data Input Word 6
4x+6Hour (00-23)3x + 6Data Input Word 7
4x+7Min (00-59)3x + 7Data Input Word 8
4x+8Sec (00-59)3x + 8Status Word
*Bit 2 of Time of day clock control word must be set or the PLC will not read clock values
definitions specified. Write either a 4000hex or 6000hex into the first location allocated for
the PLC time of day clock. Refer to the MODSOFT programming manual for more information
on the time of day clock usage.
☞ Note: The PLC time of day clock is read once at power up from registers 4x+1 through 4x+8.
The modules internal clock chip is synchronized with the PLC clock at this time. After
power up, the module clock is synchronized with the PLC clock at least once a day.
To configure the time of day clock in Modsoft, start the Configuration
Overview menu and tab to the Overview, Specials selections. Cursor to the
Time of Day Clock and map the first register to the second 4x register of the
module. For example, if the module is mapped to 400001-400009, map the
time of day clock to 400002-400009.
To configure the time of day clock in Concept, select the project Configurator,
then select Configure Specials. Cursor to the Time of Day Clock and map
the first register to the second 4x register of the module. For example, if the
module is mapped to 400001-400009, map the Time of Day Clock to 400002-
400009.
Either method maps the Time of Day Clock to overlay one module. If more
than one module is installed in the system, you must reserve additional
registers and use ladder to copy the Time of Day Clock values into the
additional modules 4x register set. All eight registers must be copied. For
example, if an additional module were mapped to 40010-40019, ladder would
need to be added to copy 40002-40009 to 40012-40019.
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4.3Module status information (Register 3x+8)
The information provided in this register is generic information about this
module. Bits 1-8 and 10 provide error status information. Bits 11-16 indicate
what information is present in the current inputs registers.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910 11121314 1516
Group Select
Data Input Mode Selected
Configuration Error
Reserve
Out of range Channel 1-4
Out of range Channel 5-8
Out of range Channel 9-12
Out of range Channel 13-16
Out of range Channel 17-20
Out of range Channel 21-24
Out of range Channel 25-28
Out of range Channel 29-32
3x+8 Out of Range Error: Bits 1-8
These eight bits indicate that an over or under range condition or an alarm
condition exists on at least one channel within the group. Bits 1-8 correspond
to eight groups of four channels each. When an Out of Range Flag is set,
the Channel Status mode (see Section 4.3) can be enabled to report which
channel is out of range.
☞ Note: An over range error indicates that a channel input is a value greater than or equal to the
maximum for the range selected for that channel group. An under range error indicates
that a channel input is a value less than or equal to the minimum for the selected range.
3x+8 Reserved: Bit 9
Bit 9 should always respond with a 0.
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3x+8 Configuration Error: Bit 10
An illegal configuration was attempted. When this occurs configuration will
not be accepted by the module and this flag will be set. By using 4x register
bits 1 and 2 to set the module to status individual channels flags can be
checked to determine which channel or group is incorrect.
3x+8 Data Input Mode: Bits 11, 12
The module continuously outputs a group of eight registers worth of data.
The data for a given group can be paged between three modes. These are
the standard channel input data, channel status data or Time stamp data.
Bit 11Bit 12Input Modes
00Data
01Status
10Time Stamp
3x+8 Group Select: Bits 13-16
These four bits are used to indicate which group of channels you have chosen
in the 4x configuration word.
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4.4Channel Status (Registers 3x+ 0 through 3x+7)
As described in Section 2.5, register 4x bits 1and 2 can be set to allow
monitoring of individual channel status (set to 0 and 1
respectively). You will then be displaying eight channels of status
information. As described below, bits 1-4 provide four different
pieces of error information specific to that input channel. Bits 5-11
merely confirm what setup has been created for that feature in
configuration register 4x. Bits 12-16 will indicate what channels
status is being displayed.
Channel Status Register:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910 11121314 1516
Channel Number
Filter Selection
Input Data Format
Range Selected
Under range
Over range
Configuration error
Calibration error
3x+0 . . . 7 Calibration Error Flag: Bit 1
The calibration error flag is a fatal error. When the flag is set to 1
the ADC cannot calibrate within specifications.
3x+0 . . . 7 Configuration Error Flag: Bit 2
The calibration error flag is a fatal error. When the flag is set to 1
there is a configuration mismatch. Configuration errors include any
illegal configuration, such the selection of an unsupported format or
filter option, or configurations that must be the same for all channels
within a group of channels.
3x+0 . . . 7 Over Range Flag: Bit 3
This is a nonfatal over range flag. The bit is set to 1 when an input
value is read within one count of the maximum range value. When
the input value is within normal limits the flag is automatically reset
to 0.
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3x+0 . . . 7 Under Range Flag: Bit 4
This is a nonfatal under range flag. The bit is set to 1 when an input value
is read within one count of the minimum range value. When the input value
is within normal limits the flag is automatically reset to 0.
3x+0 . . . 7 Range & Mode Selection: Bit 5-7
These three bits confirm which range and mode selection was set in the
zoom screen for each group of eight inputs. See 4x register set-up. Range
select works in conjunctions with the mode select.
Range & Mode Selection Bits
Bit 5Bit 6Bit 7ModeRange
000Voltage±10 V
001Voltage+1 to +5V
010Voltage0 to +5V
011Voltage0 to +10V
100Current0-20 mA
101Current4-20 mA
110CurrentNot used
111CurrentNot used
3x+0 . . . 7 Input Data Format: Bits 8-9
These two bits indicate the data format selection that was set in the zoom screen.
One of three input data formats is selected for each of the four groups.
Input Data Format Selection Bits
Bit 8Bit 9Data Format
0016 bit unsigned integer
0110,000 Count DVM
1012 bit unsigned integer
1115 bit signed integer
3x+0 . . . 7 Filter Selection: Bits 10-11
These two bits indicate the filter frequency selection that was set in the zoom
screen. One of four filter selections from 10 Hz, 50 Hz, 60 Hz, 1000 Hz is
programmed per group of eight inputs. The filter frequency selection will effect
channel update time.
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The alarm data setup by the user is described in section 2.4 (Modsoft) and 3.4
(Concept). Alarm data for a given channel is stored in volatile memory until
power is lost. New alarm data is continuously updated in scrolling mode. In
Latched mode the first alarm data is stored until the data is read by the user.
Latched updates are not overwritten with new data until the user reads the channel
alarm data. Refer to section 4.1 for information on how to place the module in
time stamp read mode and selecting a channel group.
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The time stamp data is stored in eight registers. Each group of eight registers
contains the information for two channels. The format of the time stamp data
is shown below:
Time Stamp Event Data (Input Mode 10):
1234 56 78 9101112 13141516
0000 00 00 0 000 00 0 0
ssss ss ss mmmm mmmm3X+1 Chan N..: Time Stamp: Secs/ *SSC BCD.
hhhh hh hh n nnn nn n n 3X+2 Chan N..: Time Stamp: Hour/Min BCD.
MMMM MM MM d dd d dd d d 3X+3 Chan N..: Time Stamp: Month/Day BCD.
0000 00 00 0 000 00 0 0 3X+4 Chan N+1: Data word.
ssss ss ss mmmm mmmm3X+5 Chan N+1: Time Stamp: Secs/ *SSC BCD.
hhhh hh hh n nnn nn n n 3X+6 Chan N+1: Time Stamp: Hour/Min BCD.
MMMM MM MM d dd d dd d d 3X+7 Chan N+1: Time Stamp: Month/Day BCD.
* The Sub Seconds Count (SSC) field is not an even time period count such as seconds. Instead, it is a
counter which increments whenever an alarm occurs at the same Hour/Min/Sec setting the previous alarm.
This field insures unique time stamps for alarms detected within the same second.
3X+0 Chan N..: Data word
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☞ Note: When field wiring the I/O modules, the maximum wire size that should be used is 1-14
AWG or 2-16 AWG; the minimum size is 20 AWG.
☞ Note: The field wiring terminal strip (Modicon # 140 XTS 002 00) or the 140 CFA040 00 40 pin
Cablefast Terminal block must be ordered separately. (The terminal strip includes the
removable door label.)
☞ Note: Power, input and output (I/O) wiring must be in accordance with Class I, Division 2 wiring
methods [Article 501-4 (b) of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70] and in accordance
with the authority having jurisdiction.”
☞ Note: Peripheral equipment must be suitable for the location in which it is used.
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WARNING
ELECTROSTATICALLY SENSITIVE COMPONENTS
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Substitution of compnents may impair suitability for Class I, Division 2.
WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been switched off or the
area is known to be non hazardous.
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WARNING
This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C,
and D or non-hazardous locations only.
WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD
When in hazardous locations, turn off power before replacing or wiring
modules.
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Before installing the module, you should:
Configure all of the appropriate zoom screen, configuration and other
necessary set up according to Chapter 2.
Field wire the modules terminal block for your application.
For field wiring, use shielded, twisted-pair cable (such as Belden 9418 for
voltage and current applications), and ground each cables shield wire at one
end only. At the opposite end of each cable, tape the exposed shield wire
to insulate it from electrical contact. A good shield wire ground is a rack
assembly mounting bolt or stud.
5.1Field Wiring
☞ Note: In the process of wiring the modules, route all signal wires as far as possible from potential
sources of electrical noise, such as motors, transformers, etc., (especially ac devices).
As a general rule, allow 15.2 cm (6 in) of separation for every 120V of power. Signal
wires must never share the same conduit with ac wiring. Also, when you must route
signal wires past ac wiring, do so at right angles.
Single Ended Field Wiring
2
4
6
8
1
0
1
2
1
4
1
6
1
8
2
0
2
2
2
4
2
6
2
8
3
0
3
2
3
4
3
6
3
8
4
0
(IN+)1
1
(IN+)3
3
COM GROUP 1
5
(IN+)6
7
(IN+)8
9
(IN+)9
1
1
(IN+)11
1
3
1
COM GROUP 2
5
(IN+)14
1
7
(IN+)16
1
9
(IN+)17
2
1
(IN+)19
2
3
COM GROUP 3
2
5
(IN+)22
2
7
(IN+)24
2
9
(IN+)25
3
1
(IN+)27
3
3
3
COM GROUP 4
5
(IN+)30
3
7
(IN+)32
3
9
COM GROUP 1
(IN+)10
(IN+)12
(IN+)13
(IN+)15
COM GROUP 2
(IN+)18
(IN+)20
(IN+)21
(IN+)23
COM GROUP 3
(IN+)26
(IN+)28
(IN+)29
(IN+)31
COM GROUP 4
(IN+)2
(IN+)4
(IN+)5
(IN+)7
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5.3Differential Field wiring
Differential mode performs a software difference of two consecutive channel
inputs, and reports the data on the first channel register of the pair. The second
channels output is zero. The data acquisition between the two channels is not
synchronized so common mode noise on the signal pair may not be fully
removed, however DC offsets should be compensated for correctly.
☞ Note: The channel pairs are not being measured simultaneously, this could lead to an error in the
actual differential value that is calculated.
2
4
6
8
1
0
1
2
1
4
1
6
1
8
2
0
2
2
2
4
2
6
2
8
3
0
3
2
3
4
3
6
3
8
4
0
(IN+)1
1
(IN+)2
3
COM GROUP 1
5
(IN-)3
7
(IN-)8
9
(IN+)5
1
1
(IN+)6
1
3
COM GROUP 2
1
5
(IN-)7
1
7
1
9
(IN-)9
2
1
(IN-)19
2
3
COM GROUP 3
2
5
(IN-)11
2
7
(IN-)12
2
9
(IN+)13
3
1
(IN+)14
3
3
3
COM GROUP 4
5
(IN-)15
3
7
(IN-)16
3
9
(IN-)8
COM GROUP 1
COM GROUP 2
(IN+)10
(IN+)11
(IN+)12
COM GROUP 3
(IN-)13
(IN-)28
(IN+)15
(IN+)16
COM GROUP 4
(IN-)1
(IN-)2
(IN+)3
(IN+)4
(IN-)5
(IN-)6
(IN+)7
(IN+)8
(IN+)9
☞ Note: Differential mode only applies to voltage inputs.
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Chapter 6
APPLICATION NOTES
6.1General Application Tips
The following is a list of dos and donts that should be observed in your
applications.
Select the appropriate 140 ACI 052 00sc from the I/O map selection screen.
Configure the module using the zoom screen selections and make appropriate
use of Configuration and Status registers as outlined in Chapter 2 through
4.
Ensure correct units of measure are selected for data type.
Use the lowest filter frequency setting possible for your application, this
ensures the most stable and accurate readings.
Configure the 4x Register.
Check that the Green Ready LED is lit when the module is powered up and
has completed its self test.
Check that the Green Active LED is lit when data is being transferred to
the Quantum CPU.
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6.2Demultiplexing Channel Data - Autosequence Mode
The autosequence mode of operation is intended to simplify the demultiplexing
of channel data from the eight input registers into storage for the 32 channels.
The autosequence mode is enabled under the following conditions:
Input Mode = Data Mode (Configuration Word Bits 11 & 12 = 0)
Autosequence Disable is not active (Configuration Word Bit 10 = 0)
In the autosequence mode, the group select bits in the configuration word are
ignored. Instead, the module samples channel data in groups of eight (8),
presents the data to the PLC and then scans the next group automatically.
The ladder logic then reads the status word to determine which data is being
presented and copies the data to the appropriate storage locations for those
channels.
The module update rate is determined by the number of channels enabled and
the filter frequencies selected. For example, if all 32 channles are enabled
and the filter frequency for all groups is 60 Hz, then the cycle time for a full
set of 32 channels is 32 x 58 msec or 1.856 seconds.
It takes four ladder logic scans of the eight registers to see all 32 channels.
These four scans must be completed at least twice as fast as the module update
time to ensure no data is missed. In the example above the ladder scan time
would need to run at 1.856 sec/8 or 232 msec or faster to ensure no data is
missed.
Refer to Section 4.4 Channel Update Rate for channel update times.
6.3Using ladder to move data to a block of 32 consecutive registers
The following ladder logic shows how to move data from the 8 multiplexed input
words to a block of 32 output words starting at location 400101 with the autosequence
mode disabled. This example file for use only with Modsoft programming software
can be found on the install disk shipped with your module. The file is under the
A:\Programs subdirectory. To install:
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The following ladder logic shows how to move data from the 8 multiplexed
input words to a block of 32 output words starting at location 400101 using the
autosequence mode. This example file for use only with Modsoft programming
software can be formed on the install disk shipped with your module. The file
is under the A:\Programs subdirectory. To install:
The modules channel update rate is determined by the filter frequency selection.
A lower filter frequency takes longer to update each channel. The following
table shows the single channel update rate and 32 channel update rate for each
filter frequency.
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☞ Note: Channel update time is the time required for the module to acquire an input sign and
update the modules data registers. The scan rate of the Quantum system will vary with
application ladder and system configuration.
☞ Note: Periodic system calibration will also effect channel update times for one scan cycle.
6.5System Resolution and Accuracy
The system resolution listed below is the smallest input signal change that the
ADC can detect. The resolution level is affected by the filter frequency selected.
Filter ADCVoltageCurrent
FrequencyResolutionResolutionResolution
10 Hz22.5 Bits3 µV3 NA
50 Hz20 Bits19 µV19 NA
60 Hz20 Bits19 µV19 NA
1K Hz10.5 Bits14 mV14 µA
The resolution levels for the voltage mode and current mode apply to the full scale
input ranges.
System accuracy is the total error between an actual input signal level and the
module output data value. System accuracy is effected by external wiring, signal
noise, filter frequency, calibration, temperature, and output data formats. The table
below lists that system accuracy verses temperature.
TempVoltage ModeCurrent Mode
25°C Typical±0.03% ±6 mV±0.05% ±10µA
60°C Max±0.5%±10mV±010% ± 20µA
☞ Note: Accuracy calculations are based on the full scale current and voltage input range.
These are 0 to 20 mA and ±10V respectively.
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6.6Range and Data Format Selection
Each of the modules input ranges can be viewed in one of the four data
in formats below. The table shows the minimum and maximum values
are equal to the under range and over range trip points.
Format:Range:Min:Max:
Signed 15 Bit-10 to +10V-32,767+32,767
Signed 15 Bit 0 to +10V0+32,767
Signed 15 Bit +1 to +5V0+32,767
Signed 15 Bit +0 to +5V0+32,767
Signed 15 Bit +0 to +20mA0+32,767
Signed 15 Bit+4 to +20mA0+32,767
Unsigned 16 Bit-10 to +10V0+65,535
Unsigned 16 Bit 0 to +10V0+65,535
Unsigned 16 Bit +1 to +5V0+65,535
Unsigned 16 Bit +0 to +5V0+65,535
Unsigned 16 Bit +0 to +20mA0+65,535
Unsigned 16 Bit +4 to +20mA0+65,535
Unsigned 12 Bit-10 to +10V0 +4,095
Unsigned 12 Bit 0 to +10V0 +4,095
Unsigned 12 Bit +1 to +5V0 +4,095
Unsigned 12 Bit +0 to +5V0 +4,095
Unsigned 12 Bit +0 to +20mA0 +4,095
Unsigned 12 Bit +4 to +20mA0 +4,095
10,000 Count DVM-10 to +10V-10,000+10,000
10,000 Count DVM 0 to +10V0+10,000
10,000 Count DVM +1 to +5 V+1,000 +5,000
10,000 Count DVM +0 to +5V0 +5,000
10,000 Count DVM +0 to +20mA0 +2,000
10,000 Count DVM +4 to +20mA+400 +2,000
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Chapter 7
TROUBLESHOOTING
7.1General Information
Review of the Module Setup Procedures in Section 2.1 is recommended
prior to following the troubleshooting steps below to help isolate the problem.
The troubleshooting guide lists a variety of possible problems. Step through
each item on the list and verify whether or not the module is working. If a
particular step is not working, follow the corrective action listed.
STEP 1: Check module power and self test.
VERIFY: The controller modules READY and RUN LEDs are on.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
Insure that the racks power supply is connected properly and its PWR
OK LED is on.
Place the controller in run mode by using the Modsoft Start Command.
If the racks power will not come up, or the system will not go into run
mode, refer to the Quantum Automation Series Hardware Reference Guide
for more information.
STEP 2: Check module power and self test.
VERIFY: The modules green READY LED is on. This indicates that the
module has power and has completed it functional self test.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
Check rack power, and reinstall the module in the rack.
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STEP 3: Check the modules fault LED.
VERIFY: The modules red FAULT LED is off. This LED indicates a
module hardware error.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
The module has a fatal hardware error. Contact your local distributor or
Spectrum Controls Customer Satisfaction Group listed at the back of this
manual.
The module has a front LED panel that includes 35 LEDs:
Ready LED 1 Green LED indicates modules self test has passed and is ready to
communicate.
Active LED 1 Green LED indicates BUS communication is established between the
module the rack.
Fault LED 1 Red LED indicates a module self test error, or fatal H/W error. A blink
code will be defined that will indicate the type of self test error. Count the
number of blinks before a pause to determine the error code in the table
below.
Channel LED 32 Green LEDs indicates the channel is enabled and a valid input signal level
is present. The LED is off if the channel is disabled. A blinking LED indicates
that the channel has exceeded a range limit.
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STEP 4: Check the modules communication status.
VERIFY: The modules green ACTIVE LED is on. This indicates that the
module is communicating properly with the rack.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
Set the rack into run mode.
Reinstall the module in the rack.
STEP 5: Check the modules health status.
VERIFY: The module is reported as healthy in the Modsoft I/O map Screen.
Check to make sure that the module description, slot location, and
register assignments are correct. Also, verify that the module is
recognized and reported as healthy. If an asterisk is present before
the modules name, then the module is not recognized by the rack.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
Reinstall the module in the rack.
Reselect the module in the I/O Map using the <Shift + ?> key. If the module
is not listed, install the Modsoft Runtime files included with your module.
STEP 6: Check the modules register operation.
VERIFY: The 4X configuration word and the 3X+8 Status word are setup
properly. As a quick check, disable all ladder programming and set
the 4X register to 0000 Hex and verify that the 3X+8 Status register
cycles through the values 0000, 0001, 0010, and 0011 Hex.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
Check steps 1 through 6 above and then call Spectrum Controls Customer
Satisfaction at (425) 746-9481.
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Chapter 8
SPECIFICATIONS
Number of Channels32
Input Registers Required9
Output Registers Required1
Input Configuration32 inputs configured in groups of 8 channels per common
LEDs35 - One each for Ready (Green), Active (Green), Fault (Red),
32 Channel (Green)
Voltage Range±10VDC, 0 to 10VDC, 0 to 5VDC, 1 to 5VDC
Current Range4 to 20mA, 0 to 20mA
Impedance, inputVoltage Mode: 10 Megohms, min.
Fault DetectionOver & under range status bits, for all current and voltage modes.
CMRR90 dB
Power Requirements630 mA @ 5 V maximum
Max Input Current50 mA continuous
Max Input Voltage± 20VDC continuous
Agency ApprovalsUL, CUL Class I Div II, CE, FCC Class A
AccuracyNote: Accuracy is dependent on the filter frequency selection,
Voltage Typ±0.03% of full scale typical @ 25°C.
Voltage Max±0.05% of full scale Maximum @ 0 to 60°C.
Current Typ±0.05% of full scale typical @ 25°C
Current Max±0.10% of full scale maximum @ 0 to 60°C
Miscellaneous
Display format12 bit integer, 16 bit integer, 15 bit signed integer,
Current Mode: 350 ohms
range selection, data format, and input noise.
10000 count DVM
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32-Channel Analog Input Module
Quantum 140 ACI 052 00sc
Engineering unitsmV, mA
Resolution10 bits to 22 bits (frequency dependent)
Input Filter10Hz, 50Hz, 60Hz, 1KHz
Channel Update TimeSee Installation Guide for Channel Update Time chart vs
Single Channel12 ms to 308 ms (frequency dependent)
Isolation
Channel to Rack500 VAC ContinuousOptical & magnetic
Channel to Channel0 volts, non-isolated within a group
Group to Group±15V
Time Stamp
Data FormatMonth, Day, Hour, Min, sec, msec sequence
Timer Resolution±100 msec (frequencey dependent)
Timer Drift5 sec per day, reset on demand
Alarm Accuracysame as System Accuracy
Digital Notch Filter, Programmable in groups of 8 inputs.
filter selection
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