Spectrum Controls 140 AUI 040 00sc User Manual
16-Channel Universal Analog Input Module
(Catalog No. 140 AUI 040 00sc)
Installation Instructions
Document No. 0300180-02 Rev. B
16-Channel Universal Analog Input Module
PREFACE
+ Note: Power, input and output (I/O) wiring must be in accordance with Class 1, 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.
WARNING
ELECTROSTATICALLY SENSITIVE COMPONENTS
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class 1, Division 2.
WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been switched off or the area is known to be non
hazardous.
WARNING
This equipment is suitable for use in Class 1, 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.
Quantum Series 140 AUI 040 00sc
16-Channel Universal Analog Input Module
Contents
Chapter 1 - OVERVIEW 7
1.1 .................................................................................................................Inputs 8
1.2 ..................................................................................................................LEDs 9
1.3 ......................................................................................... Related Publications 9
Chapter 2 - MODULE SETUP FOR MODSOFT 11
2.1 ......................................................................................... General Information 11
2.2 ...................................................................... Installation of new run time files 11
2.3 ........................General information on data register usage and terminology: 12
2.4 ............................................................................. Zoom Sc reen Configuration 12
2.5 ...............................................................................4X Register Configuration 15
Chapter 3 - MODULE SETUP FOR CONCEPT 17
3.1 ......................................................................................... General Information 17
3.2 ...................................................................... Installation of new run time files 17
3.3 ........................General information on data register usage and terminology: 17
3.4 ............................................................. Concept I/O Map Module Parameters: 18
3.5 ................................................................. Spectrum I/O Configuration Utility 22
3.6 ............................................................................. SCIOCFG.EXE Installation: 22
Chapter 4 - MODULE CONFIGURA TION AND STA TUS 25
4.2 ..................................................... Module status information (Register 3x+8) 26
4.3 ............................................. Channel Status (Registers 3x+ 0 through 3x+7) 28
Chapter 5 - INST ALLATION 31
5.1 ..................................................................................................... Field Wiring 33
5.2 .............................................................................................. RTD Field wiring 33
5.3 ....................................................................... CJC Thermocouple Installation 34
Chapter 6 - APPLICATION NOTES 37
6.1 .................................................................................. General Application Tips 37
6.2 ....................................... Demultiplexing Channel Data - Autosequence Mode 37
6.3 ................... Using ladder to move data to a block of 16 consecutive registers 37
6.4 .........................................................................................Channel Update Rate 39
6.5 ...........................System Resolution and Accuracy - V oltage /Curr ent Modes 40
Chapter 7 - TROUBLESHOOTING 43
7.1 ......................................................................................... General Information 43
Chapter 8 - SPECIFICA TIONS 47
1.1 ...................................................................................Electrical Specifications 47
1.1A Table - Thermocouple Accuracy................................................................48
1.2 .......................................................................................System Specifications 50
1.3 ........................................................................... Environmental Specifications 50
Quantum Series 140 AUI 040 00sc
16-Channel Universal Analog Input Module
Chapter 1
OVERVIEW
The 140 AUI 040 00sc is a universal analog input module with 16 channels of input.
The module will accept voltage, current, resistance, thermocouple and RTD inputs. The voltage, current,
resistance and thermocouple inputs are divided into four groups of four inputs each. RTD inputs are divided
into 4 groups of 2 inputs each. Any combination of inputs may be used so long as they are configured on a
group basis. Each input has 12.5V of isolation from the other inputs. All inputs have 1000V DC isolation
channel-to-backplane.
This module has been designed for projects that include large quantities of analog and temperature 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.
Input channels include over voltage circuit protection, over and under range detection and active notch
filtering. The modulde has open circuit detection for thermocouple inputs and both open and short circuit
detection for R TD inputs. The voltage mode of the module handles eight different voltage ranges and the
current mode handles three current ranges. Eight types of thermocouple inputs are supported. Sixteen types
of R TD inputs and four resistance input ranges are supported. 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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1.1 Inputs
The 16 Channels are separated into four groups of four. Each group can be configured for a different voltage,
current range, resistance, thermocouple and RTD range. The ranges available are as follows:
Current Ranges
• 4 to 20 mA, 0 to 20 mA, ±20mA
Voltage Ranges:
• ±0.05VDC, ±0.5VDC, ±2.0VDC, ±5VDC, ±10VDC, 0-10VDC, 0-5VDC, 1-5VDC
Resistance Ranges
• 150, 490, 980, 3000 ohm
Thermocouple Types
• Type J, K , T, E, R, S, B, N
RTD Types
• 100, 200, 500 and 1KΩ Pt Alpha 385,
100, 200, 500, and 1KΩ Pt Alpha 392,
100, 200, 500, and 1KΩ Nickel,
10Ω Copper 426,
120Ω Nickel 672, 604Ω Nickel/Iron 518.
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)
Input Resistance 10MΩ nominal (V oltage)
250Ω nominal (Current)
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1.2 LEDs
The module has a front LED panel that includes 19 LEDs:
Ready LED - 1 Green LED indicates module’s 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.
Blink # Fault
1 ROM CRC Error
2 EEPROM Error
3 RAM Error
4 Autocal Error
5 Watchdog T imer Error
6 CPU Error
7 DPM Error
Channel LED - 16 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.
1.3 Related 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 T echniques 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
2.1 General Information
Six steps must be performed in order to fully configure the Quantum system in preparation for using the AUI
040 00sc:
Step 1: Modsoft programming software must be updated so that the
140 AUI 040 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 module’ s 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 16 user selected data registers (see
Section 6.3).
2.2 Installation 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 .SYS Zoom screens
GCNFTCOP .SYS I/O Map module definitions
QUANTUM.SYS Quantum 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: 20500121-02
T o 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.
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2.3 General information on data register usage and terminology:
A total of nine 3x level and one 4x level registers are used by the 140 AUI 040 00sc. After you have completed the runtime file installation, you can go to the I/O Map screen and choose the 140 AUI 040 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 one 4x
level register for use by the module. The architecture for this 16-channel module is as follows:
4x Configuration Word
3x + 0 Input Data Channel 1/9
3x + 1 Input Data Channel 2/10
3x + 2 Input Data Channel 3/11
3x + 3 Input Data Channel 4/12
3x + 4 Input Data Channel 5/13
3x + 5 Input Data Channel 6/14
3x + 6 Input Data Channel 7/15
3x + 7 Input Data Channel 8/16
The AUI 040 00sc multiplexes 16 channels of data into eight groups of two channels. Each group can be
selected through the 4x Configuration Word or can automatically sequence through all four groups of channels.
3x + 0 Input Data Channel 1/9 Group 2 Chn 5-8
3x + 1 Input Data Channel 2/10
3x + 2 Input Data Channel 3/11 Group 3 Chn 9-12
3x + 3 Input Data Channel 4/12 Group 4 Chn 13-16
3x + 4 Input Data Channel 5/13
3x + 5 Input Data Channel 6/14
3x + 6 Input Data Channel 7/15
3x + 7 Input Data Channel 8/16
Group 1 Chn 1-4
2.4 Zoom Screen Configuration
For Zoom Screen operation, please refer to Modicon’s Modsoft Programmer User Manual.
! Note: T o enter zoom screens from the I/O map menu, highlight the module entry and press the keys <AL T - Z>.
Most of the module setup will be done through the Modsoft zoom screens. The zoom screen setup establishes
the following parameters:
• Input Type
• Input Range
• Filter Frequency Selection
• Input Data Format
• Operational Mode
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Figure 2.1
Input T ype:
You have 5 input types to select from, one of the following input types may be selected for each of the four
groups of four channels:
Type: Voltage [default]
Current
Thermocouple
RTD
Resistance
Input Range:
Depending on the type of input selected , one of the following input ranges may be selected for each of the
four groups of four channels:
Type: Voltage
Bipolar Ranges (vdc) -0.05 to +0.05 -0.50 to +0.50 -2.0 to +2.0 -5.0 to +5.0 -10.0 to +10.0
Unipolar Ranges (vdc) 0 to +5.0 +1.0 to +5.0 0 to +10.0
Type: Current
Ranges (mA) -20.0 to +20.0 0 to +20.0 4.0 to 20.0
Type: Thermocouple T ype J, K, T , E, R, S, B, N
Type: RTD
Pt 385 RTD 100ohm RTD 200ohm RTD 500ohm RTD 1000ohm
Pt 392 RTD 100ohm RTD 200ohm RTD 500ohm RTD 1000ohm
Cu 426 RTD 10ohm
Ni 618 RTD 100ohm RTD 200ohm RTD 500ohm RTD 1000ohm
Ni 672 RTD 120ohm
Ni/Fe 518 RTD 604ohm
Type: RTD Cfg. 2/4 Wire 3 Wire
Type: Resistance 150ohm 490ohm 980ohm 3000ohm
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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:
Rejection Type Filter Freq. Zoom Screen Name
50/60Hz Rejection 13.65Hz 3dB [default] Reject 50/60Hz
High Noise Rejection 7.80 3dB Reject 28Hz
Mid Range 209.6Hz 3dB Reject 800Hz
High Speed 1676.8Hz 3dB Reject 6.4kHz
Input data format:
One of the following data formats may be selected for each of the four groups of four channels:
Format: Digital V oltmeter [default]
12-bit Unsigned Format
16-bit Signed Format
16-bit Unsigned Format
! Note: The module’s format selection must be compatible with the register format selected in Modsoft.
Fault Detection:
One of the following detection formats may be selected for each of the four groups of four channels:
Format: Default [Max on over-range, min on under-range]
Max on Fault
Min on Fault
0 on Fault
T emperature Units:
One of the following unit formats may be selected for each of the four groups of four channels:
Format: Degrees Celsius [default]
Degrees Fahrenheit
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:
Once at power up only [default]
Every 1 min
Every 10 min
Every 30 min
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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 (7.8, 13.6, 50/60 and 1677 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.
Filter Freq. 16 Ch. Update Rate
7.8 Hz - 3db 1992 msec
13.6 Hz - 3bd 1168 msec
209.6 Hz - 3db 132 msec
1677 Hz - 3db 80 msec
2.5 4X Register Configuration
Refer to Chapter 4 for 4x register setting information.
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Chapter 3
MODULE SETUP FOR CONCEPT
3.1 General Information
Six steps must be performed in order to fully configure the Quantum system in preparation for using the AUI
040 00sc:
Step 1: Concept programming software (V ersion 2.1 or newer) must be updated so that the 140 AUI 040 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 module’ s 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 16 user selected data registers (see
Section 6.3).
3.2 Installation of new run time files
The 140 AUI 040 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 - SpectrumI/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.
3.3 General information on data register usage and terminology:
A total of nine 3x level and one 4x level registers are used by the 140 AUI 040 00sc. After you have completed adding the modules to the Concept database 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. (Refer to the SC Config Utility - Section 3.5)
10. Verify register values are correct for the desired behavior.
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