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 Screen 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.EXEInstallation:	22

Chapter 4 - MODULE CONFIGURATION AND STATUS			25
4.2	..................................................... Module status information (Register 3x+8)		26
4.3 .............................................	Channel Status (Registers 3x+ 0 through 3x+7)		28
Chapter 5 - INSTALLATION			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 .........................................................................................		ChannelUpdateRate	39
6.5 ...........................	System Resolution and Accuracy - Voltage /Current Modes		40
Chapter 7 - TROUBLESHOOTING			43
7.1 .........................................................................................		General Information	43
Chapter 8 - SPECIFICATIONS			47
1.1 ...................................................................................		Electrical Specifications	47
1.1ATable - ThermocoupleAccuracy ................................................................		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 RTD 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 RTD 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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1.1Inputs

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 (Voltage)
	250Ω	nominal (Current)

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1.2LEDs

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

1ROM CRC Error

2EEPROM Error

3RAM Error

4Autocal Error

5Watchdog Timer Error

6CPU Error

7DPM 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.

1.3Related Publications

•Modicon Modsoft Programmer User Manual. 890 USE 115 00

•Modicon TSX Quantum Automation Series Hardware Reference Guide. 840 USE 100 00

•IEEE Std 5181977, Guide for the Installation of Electrical Noise Inputs to Controllers from External Sources

•IEEE Std 1421982, 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 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).

2.2Installation 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.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

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.

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2.3General 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.

		Group 1	Chn 1-4
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

2.4Zoom Screen Configuration

For Zoom Screen operation, please refer to Modicon’s 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 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 Type:

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	Type 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
Ni618	RTD 100ohm	RTD 200ohm	RTD 500ohm	RTD 1000ohm
Ni672	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	209.6Hz3dB	Reject 800Hz
High Speed	1676.8Hz3dB	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 Voltmeter [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

Temperature 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

2.54X Register Configuration

Refer to Chapter 4 for 4x register setting information.

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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 AUI 040 00sc:

Step 1: Concept programming software (Version 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).

3.2Installation 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.

3.3General 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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