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1. Output Scaling Enabled Scaling Zero fo 0000 Scaling Full fi 00 0000 Output On Failure Hold Last Preset Predefined Value 00 Settings Trimming Output Damping 0 00 r Custom Engineering Units EGU m 69 Usage Channel Not Used Tag Primary Variable pv Output Type Volts Milliamps Output Ranging Limits 0 to 23 5 m Dutput Zero 4 00 Dutput Full 20 00 Output On Out of Range PV Under Range 0 00 Over Range 23 50 Loop Test Loop Test Concentrator System Relay Output Module This Section Contains the following ROM Introduction ROM Specifications ROM Dimensions ROM Connection Diagram Configuring the ROM 70 NCS ROM NET Concentrator System Relay Output Module The ROM Relay Output Module The Relay Output Module ROM accepts information from the NCS Interface Module and outputs it to eight independently configurable relay signals Each relay can be configured as normally open or normally closed by jumper selection The power and failure Default Configuration All Channels Power Up State Off Output On Fail Hold states and led indications are software programmable Specifications Performance Mechanical Output Ratings SPST relay 1 form A or B rated 2A 250Vac 50 60Hz or 2A 30Vdc non inductive Output Logic Logic 1 yields energized relay Output Failure Mode Outputs are programmab
2. 95 Warranty Information and Return 99 The NET Concentrator System Introduction This is the user s manual for the Moore Industries NET Concentrator System NCS a modular family that provides a link between dispersed field mounted process monitoring control equipment and the control room The NCS can transport just a few or hundreds of process signals between the field or plant floor and your control room on a single communications network The NET Concentrator System is any combination of one or more Interface Modules with one or more I O modules Each Interface Module and its I O modules is termed a station A network of one or more stations are called a system NCS NET Concentrator System Any combination of input and output modules may be used within a NET Concentrator System network Power for two input output modules is supplied by the Interface Module up to eight additional units can be powered by adding a NET Concentrator System Power Module CPM Each Interface module can support a total of 16 modules Two CPMs would be required to supply power to 16 modules About this Manual Wherever you see a Note Caution or WARNING pay particular attention A Note provides information to help you avoid minor inconveniences during calibration installation or operation of the NCS A Caution provides information on steps to t
3. Engineering Units Input Zero 400 EGU Input Full 20 00 Capture Lower Capture Upper m Failure Response Hold Last Preset Predefined Value 000 52 The Interface Solution Experts Concentrator System Temperature Input Module This Section Contains the following TIM Introduction TIM Specifications TIM Dimensions TIM Temperature Input Type and Accuracy Table TIM Connection Diagram 53 NCS TIM NET Concentrator System Temperature Input Module Default Configuration All Channels Input RTD 4W Pt3850 100 Ohms The TIM Temperature Input Module The Temperature Input Module TIM of the NCS family isolates and conditions up to four temperature EGU degC signals and relays temperature information from these Input Zero 240 inputs to the Interface Module Input Full 960 Settings Filter 60Hz Ambient Temp Enabled degC S pecifi cati ons Broken Wire Detection Enabled Performance Input Ranges See Table 8 Performance all four channels of the TIM Ambient Operating Range Accuracy See Table 8 continued is 16ms Conditions 40 C to 85 C Reference Junction Response Time 150ms 40 F to 185 F Compensation Accuracy Input Impedance T C Storage Range 0 45 C 40Mohms nominal 40 to 85 C Input Resolution 20 bit Maximum Input Overrange 40 F to 185 F Stability of maximum 5 peak maximum span Excitation Cur
4. modules Isolation 500 Vrms continuous and will withstand 1000Vrms dielectric strength test for 1 minute with no breakdown between power input each MODBUS port case and terminals of other attached NCS modules Startup Time 10ms Power Consumption 40W maximum Ambient Conditions Specifications and information subject to change without notice CPM Module Figure 2 CPM Dimensions RIGHT SIDE DN 87mm N 3 45 in The Interface Solution Experts Lm Ambient Conditions continued Power LED A green LED turns on to indicate that power is being supplied to the power terminals Status LED A green LED turns on to indicate that power is available at the Relative Humidity 0 95 non condensing RFI EMI Protection 20V m 220 1000MHz 1kHz AM when tested according to ENC61000 4 3 1996 CPM module s output Weight 585 g 20 7 oz Operating Range 40 to 85 C 40 F to 185 F Storage Range 40 to 85 40 F to 4185 F 135mm CPM FRONT 5 34 in 2 o amp 118 4 66 in M LEFT SIDE 2 96 in Note Earlier Models have a different DIN latch but overall dimensions are the same and both versions are interchangeable 47 Concentrator System Analog Input Module AIM This Section Contains the following AIM Introduction AIM Specifications AIM Dimensions AIM Connection Diagr
5. For comparison the table below shows the resulting integers using Default Integer Scaling and User Defined Integer Scaling MODBUS Support Table 4 Comparison of Integer Values by Method Default Integer User Scaling PV Scaling Enabled Comment 0 0x0000 1000 Out of Range 0 0x0000 1500 Out of Range 81440 0xF000 OxFFFF 510 OxFFFF 98 RETURN PROCEDURES To return equipment to Moore Industries for repair follow these four steps 1 Call Moore Industries and request a Returned Material Authorization RMA number Warranty Repair If you are unsure if your unitis still under warranty we can use the unit s serial number to verify the warranty status for you over the phone Be sure to include the RMA number on all documentation Non Warranty Repair If your unit is out of warranty be prepared to give us a Purchase Order number when you call In most cases we will be able to quote you the repair costs at that time The repair price you are quoted will be a Not To Exceed price which means that the actual repair costs may be less than the quote Be sure to include the RMA number on all documentation Provide us with the following documentation a Anote listing the symptoms that indicate the unit needs repair b Complete shipping information for return of the equipment after repair The and phone number of the person to contact if questions arise at the factory Use sufficient packi
6. Position Description Troubleshooting The BBM has detected and has reported to the Input power failed running on Interface Module that mains power has been BBM power lost Restore power before the battery is completely discharged The Battery Backup Module s Verify physical connection between BBM and battery is bad NCS Interface Module If there is no BBM connected then both bits will be set In this case the following UI message will be displayed 00 01 The Battery Backup Module is not present Appendix Table 16 ISaGRAF Status Register Bit Positions BIT Position Description Troubleshooting There is not enough room left in non volatile One or more resources failed to storage dise ihe Bachar webpage to 7 6 Clear Retain Variables If the problem is not write data corrected after a power cycle reduce the number of variables configured as retained This error is normal the first time a resource with retain variables is executed or when the variables in the dictionary are changed If after One or more resources failed to restore 5 3 an ISaGRAF restart or a reboot the problem retained data 5 SHE persists check the Clock Battery Fail bit in the System Time Substatus register The ISaGRAF resource is expecting certain module types however different modules are 3 VOMiting maduletypemismateh physically present Either correct the resource or install the
7. Register Address Peer to Peer 4009 Analog Commands Status Register Peer to Peer 4129 B Discrete Commands Status Flags Fault Conditions If any of the faults listed in P2P Table 1 are present meaning data is not available to drive the output the output channel behaves according to the Output On Failure parameter s in the output channel configuration See P2P Figure 5 for an example of output channel configuration I O Modules Input Output Modules for NET Concentrator System This Section Contains the following Introduction Hot Swapping an I O Module CPM Module AIM Module TIM Module DIM Module AOM Module ROM Module Custom Curve Trimming File Management 42 NCS I O NET Concentrator System Input Output Modules Introduction I O Module Registration NET Concentrator Systems NCS are made up of Interface Modules are now aware of the I O modules one or more stand alone stations consisting of one which are expected to be present When any I O Interface Module combined with just one or up to module is added or changed in the system the user 16 Input and or Output Modules Any combination must use the System Status page in the web server to of Input and Output Modules may be used in a NCS click the Accept Module Types button Clicking on network this button tells the interface module that the currently attached module types are correct If the system is To accommodate changing site requirements
8. Analog Input Module Home Process Status VO Modules Interface Module Data Logger Security Logout Help Module 2 Analog Input Module Channel Disabled O File Management ME Tag ich Input On Failure T Hold Last O Preset ESOS Predefined Value 0 000 nF ging Input Scaling Limits 10 to 10 V Minimum Span 1 V Enabled Lower Range Value 0 Lower Scaled Value 0 Upper Range Value 10 Upper Scaled Value foo Capture Lower Capture Upper Custom Curve O Enabled LoadC Filter 50Hz 60Hz dd EGU Sensor Trimming Disabled Trim Enable Commit Nii NCS Configuration Program 4 1 12 File Edit Communications Help AIM Module Figure 4 AIM Configuration with NCS Config Devices Ethernet Modbus Interface Module not speci Configuration Process Data ADM Analog Output 404 Module 1 Analog Input 14 Module 2 Q Al Channel 1 Al Channel 2 Al Channel 4 d TIM Temperature Input TI4 Module 3 Usage Input Scaling Channel Not Used Enabled Scaling Zero o 0000 Prim ary Variable Scaling Full fi 00 0000 Type Settings Volts Miliamps Filter 50Hz 60Hz Custom Curve Input Ranging Trimmi Limits 0 00 to 25 00 m Minimum Span 4 00
9. Hour nteger Minute Integer Arbitrary Second Counter nteger Notes 1 In Register Reference Mrepresents module position 1 16 C represents channel number 1 4 B represents bit position 0 15 within the Interface Module register 2 When using function codes 3 4 6 or 16 to access Discrete Variables one discrete variable is delivered per MODBUS register with a non zero integer value representing logic 1 90 NCS NET Concentrator System Appendix B Appendix Table 6 AIM Channel Status Register Bit Positions Bit Position Description 11 Run time Failure 10 EEPROM Failure 9 A D Converter Failure 7 Broken Wire 4 6 Broken Wire 3 5 Broken Wire 2 4 Broken Wire 1 3 Analog Input A D Saturated 2 Input Trimmed value out of custom table range 1 Channel not used 0 channel failure Appendix Table 8 AOM Channel Status Register Bit Positions Bit Position Description 9 PV is too large 8 PV is too small 7 PV is invalid floating point value 6 Low current error 5 Front end reset occurred 4 FLASH failure 3 SRAM failure 2 EEPROM failure 1 Channel not used 0 channel failure 91 Appendix Table 7 TIM Channel Status Register Bit Positions Bit Position 11 Description Run time Failure e e EEPROM Failure A D Converter Failure Broken RJC 8 7 Broken Wire 4 Broken Wire 3 Broken Wire 2 Broken Wire 1 Analog In
10. Modules Figure 4 Comma Separated Value file Microsoft The Custom Curve feature is applicable to the Excel Spreadsheet following modules and TIM It allows you to create a custom linearization table for non linear Microsoft Excel example csv inputs This table can then be downloaded to one OSM AGRE Bim gt or multiple interface modules and saved for backup Edt view Insert Format Tools Data Window Heb PETE purposes 1 10000 Custom Curve File 3 The user can save a Custom Curve in a file and PELLE then load it into one or more channels using the Web en Server PC Configuration program The web server loads and saves held in the cfg 8 Hih example folder of the interface module s file system whereas Ready the PC program stores files and accesses files from the local PC in user designated locations 2 Observing the same rules you can also use a A custom curve file must first be created as a Comma text editor to create your csv file in the following Separated Value csv file This can be done using manner either Microsoft Excel or other similar spreadsheet program refer to Modules Figure 4 or a text The file must be saved with a csv extension editor refer to Modules Figure 5 The csv file is then transferred via ftp to the Interface Module s cfg directory 1 Open a new sheet in Microsoft Excel Using
11. ROM Module Figure 2 ROM Connection Diagram ROM EMM MODULE m Connecting the ROM Slide the external I O module MOORE INDUSTRIES along the DIN Rail until the DB25 link connects to the adjacent module ETHERNET Caution Verify Interface Module s Output Connections Power requirement Vdc or Vac Attach the relay outputs Supply before applying power to the terminals on the bottom 24Vdc OR 90 260Vac EMM 20 30Vdc of the ROM Terminal Connections Relay Output NOTE To install wires into the terminals insert a small flathead screwdriver into the pry slot open wire terminal and place wire The Interface Solution Experts 31 72 NCS ROM NET Concentrator System Relay Output Module Configuring the ROM The ROM can be configured using the web server contained within the Interface Module to which it is attached It can also be configured using the NCS PC Configuration Software For further details please see the Navigating the PC Program in the Configuration Section of this manual To configure the ROM you must first mount it to the Interface Module as described in Installing the I O Modules To access real time data using MODBUS commands instead of the web server see the MODBUS TCP Support section in the MODBUS chapter of this manual Note The ROM I O module is set to factory defaults to use either met
12. Storage Range 40 C to 85 40 F to 185 Ambient Temperature Effect 0 01 of maximum span C Relative Humidity 0 95 non condensing RFI EMI Protection 20V m 220 1000MHz 1kHz AM when tested according to ENC61000 4 3 1996 Weight 765 27 NCS AOM NET Concentrator System Analog Output Module AOM Module Figure 1 AOM Dimensions 000000000000 0000000000000 o RIGHT SIDE AOM Module Figure 2 AOM Connection Diagram EMM MOORE INDUSTRIES Power Supply AOM FRONT p Connecting the AOM Slide the external I O module along the DIN Rail until the DB25 link connects to the adjacent module Caution Verify Interface Module s input power requirement Vdc or Vac before applying power 24 OR 90 260Vac EMM 20 30Vdc Terminal Connections Current Source lout Current Sink 66 Voltage Output 135mm 5 34 in p S 0000000000000 000000000000 LEFT SIDE Note Earlier Models have a different DIN latch but overall dimensions are the same and both versions are interchangeable AOM Output Connections Attach the analog outputs to the terminals on the bottom of the AOM NOTE To install wires into the terminals insert a small flathead screwdri
13. 2600 Parity Stop None 1 Parity Stop None 1 wv Character T O Default Character Default v Response Delay Default Response Delay Default Consumer Consumer Producer Producer Response T O 1000 Response Update Settings Reset Schedule Status Details 6 Character Timeout This relaxes timing when receiving MODBUS messages It allows for silence in between received bytes or characters without declaring a fault This is a user selectable value represented in character times A setting of no additional time is the factory default 7 Response Delay This causes the Interface Module to pause before transmitting a generated MODBUS message This is a user selectable value represented in character times A setting of no additional delay is the factory default 8 Consumer This is available when the Interface Module is in Peer to Peer Mode Check it to configure the station to consume data produced by another station on the bus 9 Producer When configured to be a consumer this setting indicates the address of the producer station to use to drive outputs 10 Response Timeout This function is available when the Interface Module is in MODBUS Master mode This is the time that MODBUS master will wait for a response from a slave before declaring a fault The units are represented in ms NCS NET Concentrator System Configuration The following buttons are available Settin
14. A user configurable data logger stores up to 64 000 total samples in a circular First In First Out FIFO buffer in RAM The most recent 18 000 samples are stored in battery backed RAM The data log is accessible as a csv file Microsoft Excel compatible via the Ethernet interface The Interface Solution Experts Modules The EMM Interface Module integrates with any of the NET Concentrator System s analog temperature discrete and relay I O modules Using just one Interface Module with I O modules up to 128 signal inputs and outputs can be transmitted long distances on one low cost data link Configuration The EMM stores web browser based software internally which is used to configure and retrieve information for the NCS station Operating parameters can be changed over the intranet or internet from any PC with proper security password clearance The NCS station can also be set up using Intelligent PC Configuration Software Transition from Legacy NCS Devices The EMM replaces the EIM Ethernet Interface Module and MIM MODBUS Interface Module There are a few minor differences to note which are detailed in Appendix A NCS EMM NET Concentrator System Ethernet and MODBUS Interface Module EMM Module Figure 1 NET Concentrator System stations consist of one Interface Module combined with up to 16 Input Output Modules EMM Station Dual MODBUS Master Capability Dual Independent MODBUS RTU E RS
15. Click Commit when you are finished selecting parameters to save the settings to memory Cancel ends your configuration without saving changes NCS ROM NET Concentrator System Relay Output Module ROM Module Figure 3 ROM Configuration Web Page 1 moore Home Process Status VO Modules Interface Module NCS Ethernet MODBUS Module ES VO Modules Co xut Mc INDUSTRIES VO Modules Configure Relay Output Module 2 Data Logger Security Logout Help Module 2 Relay Output Module When energized LEDs are File Management Red Green ROM Module Figure 4 ROM Configuration with NCS Config NCS Configuration Program V4 1 12 File Edit Communications Help 200000800 00000000 i 1 Quee Modbus Interface Module not specified e Configuration Q Process Data M Discrete Input LV8 Module 1 ROM Relay Output R08 Module2 Power Up State Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6 Channel 7 Channel 8 Output On Fail Channel1 C On Channel 2 On Channel 3 C On Channel 4 C On Channel5 On Channel G On Channel 7 C Channel 8 C On 999959 5 74 Red LEDs When Energized C Green m Tags Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel amp Channel 7 Channel 8 chi ch2 ch3 ch4 ch5 ch ch c
16. If security is in Closed mode this will bring up the Log In page You will need to supply an account name and password to access the web pages If security is in Open mode you will be sent directly to the home page Note The Interface Module has a default security setup of Open no password is required to access any and all levels of the software FTP Some configuration activities i e Configuring as a MODBUS RTU Master require you to transfer files via FTP Using the command line a DOS prompt or any FTP utility simply open a FTP connection to the station using its IP address as the site address The same username and passwords apply as for the web server However the default Guest account does not have FTP access so only the root account default password of password can successfully connect using FTP NCS NET Concentrator System Configuration The Interface Solution Experts NCS NET Concentrator System Configuration Interface Module Web Server The Interface Module contains its own configuration program in the form of web pages accessible through an embedded web server Pages can be viewed using Internet Explorer The Configuration Interface is comprised of the sections below 1 Home Page This page is the Interface Module Home Page On it you will find links to all the options you will need to configure your system For quick reference the top level Interface Module Status Register fault messages are l
17. NCS NET Concentrator System Configuration Configuring MODBUS Ports The MODBUS settings primarily relate to configuring the two RTU ports to match the properties i e baud rate and character format of the connected RS 485 networks Additionally each device on a network must have a unique address The Floating Point Word Order setting is applicable to both RTU ports as well MODBUS TCP To configure MODBUS parameters first navigate to the MODBUS section in the nterface Module dropdown menu The following parameters must be configured for each MODBUS port that will be used 1 Floating Point Word Order Use this field to select Standard LSW or Swapped MSW By default the Interface Module will use the Standard LSW first least significant word floating point word order format This stores the most significant bits in the second register and the least significant bits in the first register Selecting Swapped MSW most significant word will reverse the order storing the most significant bits in the first register and the least significant bits in the second register Configuration Figure 4 MODBUS NCS Config PC Program MODBUS 1 MODBUS 2 Mate Mode Slave gt MODBUS Address gt MODBUS Address I Baud 0 l Baud 90 Party Stop C N2 C 01 Parity Stop C N2 C OA Character Timeout Defaut Character Timeout Defaut Response Delay Dea Response Delay D
18. Select the Configure Data Logger option from the Data Logger menu 2 If the Data Logger is running stop it by clicking the Stop button Note The Data Logger must be stopped in order to retrieve the data log as a file 3 Click the Save Data Log Locally hyperlink 4 Atthe File Download box select whether to Open or Save the file to another location 5 The spreadsheet opens as a csv file in Microsoft Excel you are able to make any modifications or changes that you require If you select to Open the spreadsheet directly from the web page and make any changes to data you will need to perform a Save As function in order to save the information Therefore you will need to assign a file name and location for the modified spreadsheet on your local PC or network If you choose to Save the file when opening you may make whatever changes are needed and save them directly to the file in its present location No changes that you make will affect any data stored in the Interface Module s data logger 6 Saving the spreadsheet to a different location brings you back to the web page once downloading has completed The Interface Solution Experts 21 NCS NET Concentrator System Configuration Security The Security page of the Interface Module web server allows an administrator to determine which users are allowed access to which portions of the Interface Module configuration software There are three different user
19. consumer you must enter an address value in the Producers MODBUS Address text box This number may be any value between 1 and 32 with the exception of the value entered into the MODBUS Address box in the configuration window 6 Configure Output Scaling For analog channels the Input and output ranges must match If the input and output types do not match i e a temperature input being transferred to a milliamp output then scaling should be enabled in the output channel Then when viewing process data orassociated MODBUS registers onthe consumer station the floating point value will be in input units Repeat the previous steps for all Interface Modules in your system that are to be configured as Peer to Peer The Interface Solution Experts 36 NCS NET Concentrator System MODBUS Peer Examples of Peer to Peer Configurations To help describe the various capabilities of the Peer to Peer System written and illustrated examples of particular configurations are detailed below Single Station Pair Configurations A Peer to Peer System configuration is described in the following application example You have two Interface Module stations communicating Peer to Peer bidirectional on Port 1 On Port 2 these same Interface Modules will communicate with a MODBUS Master in a Peer to Host configuration P2P Figure 2 provides an illustrated representation of this example with the AIM on Station 1 mapping to the A
20. e g to interpret an input module s PV Float Full FloatZero Scaled Int Full Scaled Int Zero Float PV Scaled Int PV Scaled Int Zero FloatZero If the default Integer Scaling settings are used the equation above simplifies to Float PV Scaled Int PV 4096 Floatful FloatZero FloatZero Output Modules To convert a Float PV to a Scaled Integer PV e g to drive an analog output Scaled Int Full Scaled IntZero Scaled Int FloatPV Float Zero FloaiFull FloatZero Scaled Int Zero If the default Integer Scaling settings are used the equation above simplifies to 57344 FloatFull FloatZero Scaled Int FloatPV Float Zero 4096 Examples Example 1 A This example illustrates using the default scaled integer behavior to read and interpret a value from a TIM channel and to calculate an integer value to write to an AO channel This scenario is applicable to systems when the system wide User Defined Integer Scaling setting is disabled Input Configuration RTD 3850 100R F Input Range 400 to 1760 F User Defined Integer Scaling Disabled Upon accessing the Scaled Integer corresponding to this input channel the user observes a value of 16862 0x41DE The following calculation is performed to convert this value to Floating point FloatFull FloatZero 57344 1760 400 57344 Float PV 80 862 F Float PV Scaled Int Pv 4096 FloatZero Float PV 16862 409
21. gt 5 34 in 118 4 66 in LEFT SIDE DIM FRONT RIGHT SIDE Note Earlier Models have a different DIN latch but overall dimensions are the same and both versions are interchangeable DIM Module Figure 2 DIM Connection Diagram Input Connections Attach the discrete inputs to the terminals at the top of the DIM EMM wobuLE mm P iM Mund 5 B CHANNELS DE cones Connecting the DIM Slide the external I O module MOORE INDUSTRIES along the DIN Rail until the DB25 link connects to the adjacent module oS Caution DIM Verify Interface Module s input power Power requirement Vdc or Vac Supply before applying power 24Vdc OR 90 260Vac EMM 20 30Vdc Terminal Connections Typical Voltage Input Contact Closure Input NOTE To install wires into the terminals insert a small flathead screwdriver into the pry slot open wire terminal and place wire The Interface Solution Experts 61 Configuring the DIM The DIM can be configured using the web server contained within the Interface Module to which it is attached It can also be configured using the NCS PC Configuration Software For further details please see the Navigating the PC Program in the Configuration Section of this manual To configure the DIM you must first mount it to the Interfa
22. Analog Input Trimming screen 5 performing 2 point trimming repeat Steps 4 and 5 for the upper trim point 6 Click Submit to save the trimming values and continue to the next channel Repeat these steps for each channel that requires trimming 78 NCS I O NET Concentrator System I O Module Trimming Output Trimming Using the Web Interface To perform output trimming follow the steps below 1 Select the channel you wish to trim click the Trim Enable link on the associated web page 2 Click the Trimming enabled checkbox Depending on your function select 1 point trim or 2 point trim 3 To trim the lower point enter the value corresponding to your process variable PV into the Lower text box 4 Click the Trim Lower button This will bring up a pop up window allowing you to adjust the output in either small medium or large increments The value can also be directly set Observe the connected sensor or display when you are satisfied with the reading on the measuring device click Accept The captured value will update to this value on the Analog Output Trimming screen 5 performing 2 point trimming repeat Steps 4 and 5 for the upper trim point 6 Click Submit to save the trimming values and continue to the next channel Repeat these steps for each channel that requires trimming The Interface Solution Experts NCS I O NET Concentrator System I O Module Trimming Input Sensor Tri
23. L moore INDUSTRIES o co wine NC gem NET Concentrator System Ethernet and MODBUS Interface Module See 7 T eg ES CES 5 i ES eg Z Table of Contents The NET Concentrator 1 jl 22 4 NCS erii m 9 NCS as MODBUS iiic i atria 29 NCS as MODBUS Master ah 31 NCS as MODBUS Peer f 34 VO Expansion Mod les aaa ci ccccies cocescccassarecicccnnetstaacandecslusacecetecssantseatavacceussonnaceee 42 end Nai 45 AIM ONG E 48 clita Tm 5 DIM MOQUE ae oo eect EEE 59 euro 2 64 ROM Mod le n 70 Installation and Maintenance eere nennen nnt 82 EC Declaration of ConfOormily onin tenu ERE esae pna n Han P nne RR ones o nei 85 Appendix A Transition from Legacy NCS Devices 86 Appendix B MODBUS Registers 88 Appendix C MODBUS Integer
24. Once the severed link for Port 1 has been repaired the Peer to Peer communication link will switch back to Port 1 and the LED will return to green with the status bits resetting back to false Note Peer to Peer will automatically switch to Port 2 ONLY when Port 2 is configured for Peer to Peer AND the RS 485 bus is healthy Display of Peer to Peer Faults in NCS PC Configuration Software Program Peer to Peer faults on a given station can be viewed through the PC Configuration Software program on the Process Data page of the consumer station the same page where system level faults are listed Descriptions of all present faults are shown simultaneously The Interface Solution Experts 41 Viewing Peer to Peer Faults via MODBUS The Peer to Peer Status Register can be accessed via MODBUS TCP or by MODBUS RTU A MODBUS master on a Peer to Peer link may interrupt the Peer to Peer communications on that link and poll any slave for diagnostics or any other data When the MODBUS Master goes silent Peer to Peer communications will resume The 16 Bit Peer to Peer Status Register may be read using MODBUS analog commands 3 and 4 The individual flag bits within the register are also available through discrete read commands 1 and 2 where B is the bit position within the Peer to Peer Status register see table below The bit positions and corresponding faults are outlined in P2P Table 1 P2P Table 1 MODBUS Peer to Peer Faults
25. RJ 45 Protocol Type MODBUS TCP MODBUS Type Two independently configurable RS 485 ports according to EIA 485 1993 Protocol Type MODBUS RTU Baud Rates 1200 2400 4800 9600 19 2 38 4k and 57 6k user selectable default is 9600 Parity Even Odd or No Parity 1 stop bit fixed default is No Parity Device Address 1 255 Default is 1 Character Timeout 5 10 25 50 100 200 and 255 character times user selectable factory set to 1 5 character times MODBUS RTU standard default Response Delay 5 10 25 50 100 200 and 255 character times user selectable factory set to 0 delay Performance Data Access Time Time to detect or effect a change in an I O signal from a MODBUS master polling a EMM is the sum of 3 timing components 1 Network Communication Time Depends on network architecture and traffic For a PC locally networked to a EMM this time is negligible 2 Scan Time Time required by the EMM to scan real time data in all modules connected to it see Module Scan Time specification for each expansion I O module type and add times for each module connected to the EMM The Interface Solution Experts Performance 3 Signal Response Time continued Time to convert between physical I O and digital signals see specification for specific type Isolation 1000Vrms between case input output each MODBUS port each discrete input channel and power continuous and will w
26. Transition from Legacy NCS Devices The EIM Ethernet Interface Module and MIM MODBUS Interface Module are now obsolete but can be replaced with the EMM or any newer Interface Module There are a few minor differences to note Transition from EIM 1 Re Mapping of Status Bits 2 O Module Registration Transition from MIM 1 Re Mapping of Status Bits 2 O Module Registration 3 Ethernet Connection required for configuration Re mapping of Status Bits The status bits have been reorganized into a single system level register and various substatus registers Previously all bits were located in a single register Now if a bit is set in the system status register you are directed to a sub status register for more detailed information Systems which do not make use of these registers i e those in which the DCS MODBUS Master does not poll them will not be impacted If they are used the MODBUS registers coils which are polled will need to be updated Refer to Appendix B for more information 87 Module Registration The Interface Modules are now aware of the modules which are expected to be present When the attached I O is changed the user must use the System Status Web page to click the Accept Module Types button Clicking on this button tells the interface module that the currently attached module types are correct If the system is rebooted and a different module type or module count is det
27. cables from it 2 Remove the left side panel from the Interface Module by removing the six side panel screws Configuration Figure 8 Safe Mode Jumper Location EMM Interface Module Safe Mode Passwords Reset Normal Mode Safe Mode Jumper Safe Mode Jumper Earlier Models may have Safe Mode Jumper Located as shown here The Interface Solution Experts 23 NCS NET Concentrator System Configuration User Accounts To add update or create user accounts you must access the Security section of the Interface Module web page Ensure that security is in Closed mode you cannot make changes to user accounts in Open mode Adding an Account To add a new account click the Add Account button At the next screen you will be asked to enter the User Name Password and then to verify the selected password Next select the Permissions level of the user Administrator Power User or Guest When all information is correct click Add Updating an Account Click the button to the left of the account you wish to update Click the Update Account button Select the User Level which you want to apply to the account Click Update Deleting an Account To delete an existing account click the button to the left of the account click Delete Account For verification at the next page you will be asked whether to Cancel or Delete the account Click the appropriate button The Interface Solution Experts 24 Co
28. column A as your X data and column B as your Y data observe the following scheme Modules Figure 5 Comma Separated Value file text editor Column A The X data must be a monotonically increasing sequence i e each value must be erg peer greater than the previous value in the sequence 0 10000 4 Column B The Y data may be any sequence You may enter up to 128 X Y pairs All numbers must be real signed numbers up to 6 digits long 7 digits and higher must be translated to exponential notation or 6 plus one decimal point Exponent notation in the form of 1e 010 rather than 10e9 may also be used but it will be translated to the full value i e 10e9 10000000000 and thus must not represent a number higher than Xe37 Numbers represented as Xe38 and above will produce errors After entering your values simply save as a csv file The Interface Solution Experts 76 NCS I O NET Concentrator System Custom Curve To configure the I O module with the custom curve perform the following 1 Check the Enabled box in the Custom Curve section of the configuration page and click Commit 2 From the configuration page for the channel requiring the custom curve click Load csv The Interface Solution Experts 77 3 The Load Custom Curve window will appear Select the file you created from the list and click Load Load Custom Curve Windows In NCS EMM 4
29. e baud rate and character format Refer to the Peer to Peer Software Configuration section for more information The Interface Solution Experts Hardware Configuration Peer to Peer mode transfers data from an input module to an output module of the correct type i e analog or discrete in the same position For example if the Producer station has a NCS TIM AIM DIM configuration then the consumer station must have a NCS AOM AOM ROM configuration If the discrete and analog module positions are not the same in the producer and consumer the consumer will report an incompatible module fault see P2P Table 1 Failover In a consumer station if both ports are configured for Peer to Peer Mode the outputs will be driven by the inputs from the port 1 producer If for any reason that producer is no longer available the consumer will fail over to port 2 and will begin to use the data from the port 2 producer The failover mechanism is distinct from an input failure In the case of a sensor input channel or input module failure the corresponding output s will be driven to their programmed fail response or output on failure setting The rest of the station will continue to consume data from the producer on port 1 Network Redundancy It is possible to achieve network redundancy simply by using Peer to Peer on both ports of all NCS modules and providing separate physical network connections for each port This will pro
30. in the Interface Module is recommended and avoids these potential problems To access the network settings of any Interface Module run the NAC Client on a PC connected to the same network as the Interface Module or if no network is available connect a cross over cable between the Ethernet ports of the Interface Module and PC Start the NAC Client by clicking on the icon in the Start Menu Once the program is running click Find All If more than one Interface Module is on the network the NAC Client will list them all Disconnect the network cable from the Interface Module in question click Find All again and determine which Interface Module disappeared from the list To change the network settings for a station double click on the station that you want to change This will open a second window where you can view and change all network settings Click OK when you are finished The station will change the settings and respond with a message indicating that the system will reboot in 10 seconds If you receive an error you may have an incorrect setting in the network window Note that the new settings do not appear in the NAC utility list window To view the new network settings click Find All in the NAC utility after the system is rebooted Verifying the Interface Module Station Ethernet Connection To test the station s Ethernet connection open Internet Explorer and type the IP address of the station into the address bar
31. inputs to the terminals at the top of the AIM EMM MODULE CHANNEL E CHANNEL 2 89 Hanne Connecting the AIM Slide the AIM along the DIN Rail until the DB25 link connects to the adjacent I O or interface module MOORE INDUSTRIES AIM Caution Verify Interface Module s input power requirement Vdc or Vac before applying power 24Vdc OR 90 260Vac EMM 20 30Vdc Power Supply Terminal Connections Current input with Current input without Voltage Input Transmitter Excitation Transmitter Excitation NOTE To install wires into the terminals insert a small flathead screwdriver into the pry slot open wire terminal and place wire AIM Module Figure 2 AIM Connection Diagram The Interface Solution Experts 50 NCS AIM NET Concentrator System Analog Input Module Configuring the AIM The AIM can be configured using the web server contained within the Interface Module to which it is attached It can also be configured using the NCS PC Configuration Software For further details please see the Navigating the PC Program in the Configuration Section of this manual To configure the AIM you must first mount it to the Interface Module as described in Installing the I O Modules To access real time data using MODBUS commands instead of the web server see the MODBUS TCP Support section in the MODBUS chapter of this manua
32. is possible to leave the Fail and or Enable Coil fields off if the coils are not going to be used However it is recommended that a value of zero be used to explicitly indicate this Refer to Configuration Figure 6 below for two examples of complete scheduler entries function slave count master fail en start start coil coil 3001 10 3010 3001 3011 lt register 3001 and storing the value in the interface module starting at Scheduler holding register 3010 Coil 3011 enables the transfer errors are reported entries 10 3001 containing Comments begin eight required with symbol and two Example 2 optional fields name port interval slave function slave count master fail en address start start coil coil ce a a a aa Ma a etui Ee eter eel ee metr 2 1 500 4 3001 1 3001 3101 3111 Interface Module port 1 MODBUS Master mode writing to the slave with address 4 every 3t 500 milliseconds for 1 coil Value is read from Interface Module register 3001 and written to slave register 3001 Coil 3111 enables the transfer errors are reported 3101 The Interface Solution Experts NCS as MODBUS Peer This Section Contains the following MODBUS RTU Peer to Peer Systems Peer to Peer Software Configuration Examples of Peer to Peer Configurations Multiple Station Configurations Diagnostics 34 NCS NET Concentrator System MODBUS Peer MODBUS Peer to Peer S
33. must be 1 Values other than this generate an invalid definition error NCS NET Concentrator System MODBUS Master Master Start The coil register in the NCS to be used as a source for writes and a destination for reads For queries that involve a range of coils registers this value corresponds to the first coil register in that range Fail Coil The coil in the Interface Module s register map where errors with the transfer are reported Following the execution of a transfer a value of 1 written to the fail coil indicates that an error has occurred with the transfer Refer to Note It is possible for multiple transfers to use the same fail coil In this case any error in those transfers logical OR will set the coil to true Configuration Figure 6 Example of Scheduler Entries Example 1 port interval slave address a EEE EEEE Ue ne eee Interface Module port 1 in MODBUS Master mode querying the slave with address 1 every 1 000 milliseconds for 10 holding register starting at slave holding Enable Coil The coil in the Interface Module s register map that is used to control whether or not a transfer should be executed A value of zero in this field means no enable coil is used i e execution of the transfer can not be inhibited Refer to Note It is possible to have multiple transfers use the same coil thereby allowing a group of transfers to be controlled by a single coil Note It
34. of reading T S 150 to 1370 C 40 0 3 270 to 1390 0 0002 238 to 2498 F 72 F 0 54 F 454 to 2534 F 0 005 of reading aa T 170 to 1000 C 35 0 25 270 to 1013 0 00026 0 005 274 to 1832 63 F 0 45 F 454 to 1855 4 F of reading T nia us 170 to 400 35 0 25 270 to 407 C 0 0001 274 to 752 F 63 F 0 45 F 454 to 764 6 F 0 005 of reading T T 0 to 1760 C 50 0 55 50 1786 0 00075 C 0 005 32 to 3200 F 90 F 0 99 F 58 to 3246 8 F of reading T T 0 to 1760 C 50 0 55 50to1786 C 0 00075 C 0 005 32 to 3200 F 90 F 0 99 F 58 to 3246 8 of reading nia T 400 to 1820 75 C 0 75 C 200 to 1836 C 0 0038 C 752 to 3308 F 135 F 1 35 F 392 to 3336 8 0 005 of reading als ia 130 to 1300 C 45 0 4 270 to 1316 0 0003 202 to 2372 F 81 F 0 72 F 454 to 2400 8 0 005 of reading C n a 010 2300 100 0 8 010 2338 0 00043 0 005 32 to 4172 F 180 F 1 44 32 to 4240 4 F of reading mV n a n a 50 to 1000mV 4 mV 0 5 microvolts 0 005 The Interface Solution Experts NCS TIM NET Concentrator System Temperature Input Module TIM Module Figure 2 TIM Connection Diagram Input Connections Attach the temperature inputs to the terminals at the top of the TIM Specific co
35. or MODBUS RTU serial network Once the data is delivered to the host system third party HMI or SCADA software packages can be used to create user interface strategies that may include data acquisition alarm summary and management data logging and reporting historical data collection and trending and supervisory control functions Peer to Host Systems NCS as MODBUS Master One or both of the MODBUS RTU ports can be configured as MODBUS master ports This allows the NCS to poll other MODBUS RTU slaves with all of the network polling functions of a typical MODBUS master This mode is not available on the MODBUS TCP port NCS NET Concentrator System Peer to Peer Systems NCS as MODBUS Peer In this architecture NCS stations are used to concentrate analog and discrete monitoring and control signals onto a digital data link This dramatically reduces the cost of transmitting multiple signals long distances by eliminating the need for costly point to point wiring Note MODBUS Peer to Peer Systems can be configured using NCS Config software Peer to Peer Systems using the MODBUS TCP Ethernet port require ICS Triplex ISaGRAF control software available from Moore Industries Matching Pairs NCS Peer to Peer Systems are typically comprised of NCS station pairs with the signals from an Input Module within a station sending signals to an Output Module within another station such as one on the opposite
36. screen appears Either enter the IP address of your Interface Module or select it from the list if you have previously entered it 4 Select OK from the Attempting Connection screen once the connection has been made 5 Drop down the Communications menu again and choose Upload up arrow You may also directly click the Upload button from the Communications bar The Interface Module s Configuration Screen will appear Specifications Personal Computer Microsoft Windows based PC 16Mb free RAM 20MB free disk space on hard drive Microsoft Windows XP Vista or 7 operating system one Ethernet port Moore Industries Interface Solution Configuration Tools and Installation Manuals CD NCS Config PC Configuration Program successfully installed to the hard drive P N 750 75 05 01 Ethernet Straight Cable Standard straight Ethernet cable used to connect PC to Interface Module LAN Switch must be used along with straight Ethernet cable Ethernet Crossover Cable The Interface Solution Experts Use crossover cable when to connect directly to PC Used for Serial Cable Connection Configuration After clicking the Interface Module Settings button or selecting the configuration item from the device tree the Interface Module Settings Screen will appear Station Identification This group of controls identifies the station by name firmware version and serial number The Station Name is a text descrip
37. the Interface Module can act as independent MODBUS RTU slaves masters or in Peer to Peer mode The NCS MODBUS Master mode only applies to the MODBUS RTU ports It is not applicable to the MODBUS TCP ethernet port Ensure that the Safe Mode Jumper is in the Normal Mode position refer to Safe Mode Jumper in the NCS Configuration section of this manual MODBUS Master capability will not initialize if the jumper is placed in the Safe Mode position All Interface Modules are shipped from the factory with the jumper in in the Normal Mode Position The MODBUS RTU port must first be placed into Master mode and the port must be configured with the baud rate parity character timeout and response delay for the intended network You must also set the Master timeout parameter see MODBUS Ports Configuration section The Schedule File To begin create a schedule ini file scheduler file This file is used in order to specify MODBUS master queries Along with queries you may enter comments These begin with the symbol and may be used as notes tags messages etc for anyone viewing the schedule ini file Once complete this file should be placed into the System folder of the Interface Module s file system via FTP Note You can create an ini file using any text editor Windows Notepad Simply open text editor create file save file then rename file extension from txt file to ini file A scheduler entry corre
38. the configuration to your requirements and download the configuration to your system To Delete a Module 1 Ensure that the station is offline 2 Right click the module you want to delete and select Delete in the pop up menu You may also select the Edit dropdown menu and click Delete NCS NET Concentrator System Configuration To Add a New Interface Module To add another Interface Module into your system select the File dropdown menu highlight New click Interface Module and select the correct type of module Clicking the New icon in the Communications bar will prompt a pop up window allowing you to select the appropriate Interface Module of your choice You may also right click any empty area within the device tree and select New Interface Module and then select the correct type of module Saving Your Configuration When saving your system configuration you must save with a file extension Device Tree Indicators You will notice different colored indicator lights in the device tree These are meant to indicate the status of connected modules For a guide to the meaning of different colors open the Help dropdown menu and select Tree Indicators Legend Log At the bottom of the NCS Configuration Software screen is a log that indicates system messages and operations You may clear the log at any time by right clicking and selecting Clear The Interface Solution Experts
39. the file system When resource is started it will be executed at the programmed Cycle Time During each cycle inputs are read the program s executed and then outputs are written If part of a distributed application data is also consumed from and produced for other peers Program logic can make use of function blocks embedded in the NCS Blocks provide the ability to read and write local MODBUS registers to control the data logger and an implementation of a PID control algorithm 25 NCS NET Concentrator System Configuration Programming mistakes i e infinite loops can make the system appear frozen and unresponsive to attempts to download a new resource The errant resource will have to be removed from the system If the Safe Mode Jumper is installed the Configuration Manager will not be started This allows the offending resource to be deleted via FTP Target Definition File The Workbench must be given information about the NCS in order to be able to properly compile the programs This information is contained in the Target or PLC Definition File and is imported into the workbench at the start of a project The best way to obtain this file is to retrieve it by navigating to the following web page where IP is replaced by the IP address of the NCS http lt IP gt api mt Click Save As and save this page as a file with no extension Follow ISaGRAF Workbench Documentation to import
40. types each user type has different security restrictions Administrator The administrator is allowed read and write access to all pages Power User The power user can read and write all pages except the security pages Although he is allowed to change his own password on the security page Guest A guest has no write privileges but can read any pages except the security pages The guest also cannot upgrade firmware access or update saved configuration files or change his or her password Changing the Security Settings To add or edit user accounts the Interface Module must be in closed security mode and you must log in with an administrative password The default security mode is open so first click on Security then Security Mode and set it to closed Finally log out Log on using an administrative account The default administrator account is root with a password of password When the NCS Home Page is displayed click on Security then any of the options you wish to change Log out when you are finished The Interface Solution Experts 22 Resetting Passwords The password function is a valuable security tool but can be troublesome when the password is lost forgotten or erroneously set If you cannot access the Interface Module s web server because of a missing password there are two options First try to log on using the default administrator username of root with the password of password This may have alrea
41. when you click Update 5 Now select how you would like the Data Logger to react if power is lost to the Interface Module while the Data logger is running By selecting Start the Data Logger the Data Logger will be restarted upon power up However this only applies if the Data Logger was running when power was lost These settings do not apply if the logger was off prior to power loss 6 After reviewing your configuration click the Update button to send the setup details to the Interface Module Note Clicking the Update button clears the log whether or not changes have been made 7 Finally click the Start button to start the data logger You can now view the recorded data on the View Logger Status option from the Data Logger menu When the Maximum Records Per Channel value has been reached the data logger will overwrite the oldest stored data Refer to the Interface Module Web Server section Step 5 of this manual for information regarding downloading of logged data Note Data cannot be downloaded while the Data Logger is running NCS NET Concentrator System Configuration Accessing a Data Logger File The data logger saves data in text format To access this file follow the instructions below Note Before attempting to retrieve the data log as a file ensure that you logon with the appropriate security rights Refer to the Interface Module Security section of this manual for more information 1
42. 2 point trim 3 To trim the lower point enter the corresponding to your process variable PV into the Lower Trim Point text box 4 Click the Trim Lower button This will bring up a pop up window allowing you to adjust the output in either small medium or large increments The value can also be directly set Observe the connected sensor or display when you are satisfied with the reading on the measuring device click Accept The captured value will update to this value on the main dialog 5 If performing 2 point trimming repeat Steps 4 and 5 for the upper trim point 6 Select the channel and download to save the trimming values and continue to the next channel Repeat these steps for each channel that requires trimming NCS I O NET Concentrator System I O Module Trimming VO Modules Figure 6 Trimming Web Page NCS Ethernet MODBUS Module Lil moore INDUSTRIES Configure Temperature Input Module 1 The Interface Solution Experts Home Process Status VO Modules Interface Module Data Logger Security Logout Help Temperature Input Trimming Module 1 Channel 1 Trimming enabled 1 point trim 1 point trim uses the lower trim point only O 2 point trim The values below are in the units of the input variable i e not scaled EGU Trim Point 0 L Trim L Captured Value 0 Trim Point 0 Upper Captured Value 0 Lmh trimming you must click the Submit button
43. 485 Ports Ethernet pU E MT 1 Port 1 10 100Base T Modules ee L Up to 16 yo Per NCS Station Available I O Modules Analog Input Analog Output Temperature Input Discrete Input Relay Output 1 ot 1 EMM Station 1 1 NETWORK E a E 1 1 1 1 Jo umm Il p i Ethernet EMM Station 1 Switch Fd DCS PLC or PC bod gi E Eg with HM SCADA MODBUS TCP or i iod OPC Compatible NE bd Additional Eu Stations MODBUS RTU E pog HOST i 1 1 ot i 1 id GE MEZ Third Party MODBUS As MORIENS Device or System MODBUS Slave Device 1 1 EMM Station MODBUS Slave Device DCS PLC or PC 00280 with HMI SCADA 1 1 Eom mmm e 1 The Interface Solution Experts NCS EMM NET Concentrator System Ethernet and MODBUS Interface Module EMM Specifications Communi ETHERNET cations Ethernet Port 10 100Base T supports speeds up to 100Mb sec Connection Type Standard
44. 6 400 The scaled integer value of 16862 0x41DE equals 80 862 degrees Fahrenheit 97 NCS NET Concentrator System Appendix C Example 1 Output Configuration Current Output Range 4 to 20 mA User Defined Integer Scaling Disabled The user wishes to set the output current to 12 34 mA The following calculation is performed to determine what value to write to the scaled integer register 57344 FloatFull FloatZero 4096 Scaled Int PV FloatPV Float Zero 57344 Scaled Int PV 12 34 4 0 500 40 4096 Scaled Int 33987 0x84C3 To obtain an output of 12 34 mA a value of 33987 0x84C3 should be written to the Channel s Scaled Integer register Example 2 This example illustrates converting the Floating Point value to an integer value with a single fixed decimal point This makes it easy to look at the Scaled Integer and interpret it with no fancy calculations i e just shift the decimal point to the left one position It also shows the resulting Scaled Integers if default behavior is used The input signal to a NCS TIM channel is a resistance with typical PV Process Variable values from 250 Ohms to 750 Ohms It is desirable to also report the values below the expected 250 Ohms and above 750 Ohms Input Configuration Ohms Input Range 250 to 750 ohms User Defined Integer Scaling Enabled Integer Scaling Zero and Full 2500 and 7500 Integer Scaling Zero and Full Limits 1000 and 9000
45. CD drive of a Windows equipped PC Open the CD Configuration Software and Tools NCS Configuration Tools NCS Ethernet NAC Client Software and run the Moore NAC program then use the setup program to install the NAC Client The setup program may require you to upgrade certain Windows components before it will install Fixed Network Settings or DHCP To use the any of the Interface Modules on a given Ethernet network three settings must be configured IP address gateway and subnet mask The Interface Module comes with DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol enabled allowing the network settings to be acquired automatically when the NCS Station is connected to a network with a DHCP server If connected to a network without a DHCP server fixed network settings must be configured in the Interface Module The Interface Solution Experts Note If the Interface Module is using DHCP at start up the network address information displayed in the list box is how the server is currently configured When you double click to open the Edit window the network settings boxes are disabled You cannot set the IP address subnet mask or gateway address manually if DHCP is enabled The use of DHCP introduces the possibility of change or loss of IP address caused by DHCP server outages or configuration specifics or by an untimely power outage to the Interface Module i e coincident with DHCP lease expiration Use of fixed network settings
46. Eight Per Interface Module Performance each channel to terminals of LED red green LED per continued other attached NCS modules Indicators channel indicates input will withstand 1000 Vrms state with red indicating Performance Input Ratings Low Range 30Vac Vdc High Range 120 240Vac Vdc Input Logic Threshold Low Range 9Vac or DC dielectric strength test for one minute with no breakdown input below threshold guaranteed low gt 15Vac or from each channel to case Ambient Operating Range DC guaranteed high and from each channel to Conditions E c High Range 55Vac or dc terminals of other attached E Bran guaranteed low gt 90Vac NCS modules 40 i ae dc guaranteed high Scan Time 16ms 40 ae F Input Logic Input above Response Time lt 30ms Relative Humidity threshold yields logic 1 Maximum Input Over range 0 95 Input below threshold yields Up to 260Vac Vdc RFI EMI Protection 9 logic 0 Power Supply Power is 20V m 20 1000MHz Input Impedance Each supplied by the Interface 3kHz AM when tested input draws lt 4mA when on Module 1W maximum aecordina to Isolation 500Vrms Diagnostic Information 24806 continuous from channel Refer to Appendix B Table 9 to channel from each Weight 536 g 18 8 oz channel to case and from 60 The Interface Solution Experts NCS DIM NET Concentrator System Discrete Input Module DIM Module Figure 1 DIM Dimensions 135mm
47. Interface Solution Experts 63 NET Concentrator System Analog Output Module This Section Contains the following AOM Introduction AOM Specifications AOM Dimensions AOM Connection Diagram Configuring the AOM 64 NCS AOM NET Concentrator System Analog Output Module The AOM Analog Output Module The Analog Output Module AOM accepts information from the NCS and outputs it as one of four independently configurable analog signals Specifications Performance Output Ranges Programmable for any range within Current sink or Source 0 20mA or Voltage 0 10V Accuracy 0 015 of maximum span Output Resolution 18 bit Stability of max span Current 1 year 0 01296 3 year 0 020 5 year 0 026 Voltage 1 year 0 066 3 year 0 11 5 year 0 15 Isolation 500Vrms continuous from channel to channel from each channel to case and from each channel to terminals of other attached NCS modules will withstand 1000Vrms dielectric strength test for one minute with no breakdown from each channel to case and from each channel to terminals of other attached NCS modules Scan Time The time required for the Interface Module to access process variable and status data from all four channels of the AOM is 16ms Performance continued Specifications and information subject to change without notice 24 The Interface Solution Experts Default Configuration All Channels 0 20 Unde
48. L CHANNEL 7 Tj CHANNEL CHANNEL MODBUS Link Port 2 jenen POWER _ RS 485 The Interface Solution Experts 38 NCS NET Concentrator System MODBUS Peer Note Analog output channels must be configured to scale the producer temperature data to the current or voltage outputs refer to P2P Figure 5 for an example Multiple Station Configurations A typical application when using multiple stations with redundant Peer to Peer and using point to multipoint mapping is outlined below Refer to P2P Figure 4 for an illustrated representation of this example Refer to P2P Figure 3 for an example of PC software window Access diagnostics through MODBUS interrupting configuration Peer to Peer communications on either port network For the consumer only you may use the NCS Configuration Software program to view diagnostics messages Map four temperature inputs from Station 1 to four analog outputs 4 20 of Stations 2 3 and 4 P2P Figure 3 Configuration Windows for Multiple Station Pairs with Redundant Peer to Peer Links Using Point to Multipoint Mapping Stahon Identhcation Station Idertihealion Station Name EWM Station Haee EMM2 Vernon Serial Number Vernon Serial Number MODBUS Floating Point Word Order MODBUS Floating Point Word Order fs Standa
49. OM on Station 2 The DIM on Station 2 is also being mapped to the ROM on Station 1 Refer to P2P Figure 1 for an example of PC software window configuration Note Only modules of like data types can map to each other analog data AIMs and TIMs map to AOMs discrete data DIMs map to ROMs You may access diagnostics information in the consumer for the application in the example above via the NCS Configuration Software program or web pages P2P Figure 1 Configuration Windows for a Single Station Pair Running Peer to Peer on Port 1 and MODBUS Peer to Host on Port 2 EMM 1 Station Identification Station Name EMM1 ae Firmware Version I Serial Number MODBUS Floating Point Word Order f Standard LSW first C Swapped MSW first MODBUS Integer Scaling Uses Defined Integer Scaling Zero pos Full 51430 Zero Limit Full Limit 65535 MODBUS 1 MODBUS 2 Mode PeerToPeer v Mode Peer To Peer 7 MODBUS Address 1 MODBUS Address 1 Baud 9500 Baud 9600 Patty Stop C 2 Stop C N2 C OA Character Timeout Detault Character Timeout Default X Responte Delay Defaut X Response Delay Default X Consumer Consumer Producer s MODBUS Address Producers MODBUS Addres p Response Timeout 100 Response Timeout fi no The Interface Solution Experts 37 EMM 2 Station Identification Station Name EMM2 Firmware Version Serial Numbet MODBUS Floating Point Word Order S
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51. The Load Custom Curve window will disappear Custom Curve File Load Result x NCS EMM Trimming Trimming applies to the following modules AIM TIM and AOM Each channel can be trimmed with two data points within the selected zero and span measurement range Input trimming allows a complete range to be monitored while placing a measurement emphasis on the most critical segment of the process range Output trimming alters the output of the AOM to match a specific input device or display Trimming both Input and Output can be achieved using either the Web Interface or the PC Configuration Software Both methods are nearly identical see following for instructions Input Sensor Trimming Using the Web Interface To perform sensor trimming follow the steps below 1 Select the channel you wish to trim click the Trim Enable link on the associated web page 2 Click the Trimming enabled checkbox Depending on your function select 1 point trim or 2 point trim 3 To trim the lower point enter the value that you would like displayed as your process variable PV into the Lower text box 4 Click the Trim Lower button This will bring up a pop up window prompting you to input the value that you entered as your lower trim point click Next when the value is input and has stabilized click Accept if you are satisfied with the data received by the Input Module The captured value will update to this value on the
52. The value should be set to the frequency of the local AC supply either 50Hz or 60Hz Saving Configuration Settings If you will be using a common configuration within your system you can create a configuration and save it to a file so that you can load it into another I O module Refer to the Saving Configuration Settings section of this manual for more information Input On Failure From here you may select how your input value reacts upon a failure Selecting Hold Last maintains the value last read before the failure To display a user selected value click the Preset button and then enter the value into the Predefined Value text box The unit displayed will depend upon the nput Type that you have chosen MilliAmps or Volts Input Scaling Input Scaling allows you to take the input and convert it to a different range For example you take a channel with a 0 10V range and scale it to 0 100V now when the input is 7 34V it is relayed to the Interface Module as 73 4V Custom Curve The Custom Curve box allows you to setup a custom linearization table of up to 128 points that will tell the AIM what value to output when a certain input is received Refer to the Custom Curve section of this manual for more information AIM Module Figure 3 AIM Configuration Web Page imoore INDUSTRIES The Interface Solution Experts NCS Ethernet MODBUS Module VO Modules Configure Analog Input Module 2 NCS AIM NET Concentrator System
53. ached Interface Module to scan this value from the TIM The temperature is stored in a MODBUS register titled Ambient Temperature and cannot be accessed through the web server To access this register refer to the MODBUS TCP Support section of this manual Saving Configuration Settings If you will be using a common configuration within your system you can create a configuration and save it to a file so that you can load it into another I O module Refer to the Saving Configuration Settings section of this manual for more information Broken Wire Detection Checking this causes the TIM to perform continuous sensor diagnostics monitoring the sensor and sending the output upscale or downscale during a failure PV Input On Failure Select how your input value reacts upon a failure Selecting Hold Last maintains the value last read before the failure To display a user selected value click the Preset button and then enter the value into the Predefined Value text box The unit displayed will depend upon the nput Type that you have chosen Input Scaling Input Scaling allows you to take the input and convert it to a different range For example you take a channel with a 0 1000 range and scale it to 0 100 now when the input is 734 C it is relayed to the Interface Module as 73 4 Custom Curve The Custom Curve box allows you to setup a custom linearization table of up to 128 points that will tell the TIM what value to out
54. aintain the last value Hold or turn the relay to a predetermined energized or de energized state On Off Commit Cancel Buttons Click Commit when you are finished selecting parameters to save the settings to memory Cancel ends your configuration without saving changes The Interface Solution Experts NCS DIM NET Concentrator System Discrete Input Module DIM Module Figure 3 DIM Configuration Web Page NCS Ethernet MODBUS Module 1 moore INDUSTRIES Modules Configure Discrete Input Module 1 The Interface Solution Experts Process Status VO Modules interface Module Data Logger Secunty Logout Module 1 Discrete Input Module 120 240 VAC Leste Failure Response On Off Hold DIM Module Figure 4 DIM Configuration with NCS Config NCS Configuration Program V4 1 12 File Edit Communications Help EC um Modbus Interface Module not specified p i Configuration Channel 1 Tag Fail Response Process Data Channel 2 Tag FN Fail Response DIM Discrete Input LV8 Module 1 i Channel 3 Tag Fail Response ROM Relay Output R08 Module 2 Channel 4 Tag ea Fail Response Channel 5 Tag es Fail Response Channel B Tag Fail Response Channel 7 Tag Fail Response Channel 8 Tag The
55. ake in avoiding procedures and practices that could risk damage to the NCS or other equipment A WARNING provides information on steps to take in avoiding procedures and practices that could pose safety risks to personnel Intro Figure 1 The NET Concentrator System connects a variety of Field Devices to Your Controller DCS PLC or PC with HMI SCADA with NET Concentrator System OPC Server NET Concentrator System Ethernet or MODBUS RTU Network Distributed Field Devices Process Variable Transmitters Temperature Sensors Control Valves Discrete Devices Relays 1 The Interface Solution Experts NCS NET Concentrator System The Interface Modules The Interface Module is the focal unit of the NET Concentrator System and exchanges data between connected to I O modules and the outside world It regularly scans I O modules for process and diagnostics data and maintains its own database for quick access from two independent MODBUS RTU ports or via MODBUS TCP Upon power up the Interface Module automatically detects all I O modules connected and uploads data needed from each module in order to begin scanning All Interface Modules provide various services including the following data logger system time user account management ISaGRAF soft PLC etc Some features vary based upon the specific NCS Interface Module There are a number of differe
56. am Configuring the AIM 48 NCS AIM NET Concentrator System Analog Input Module The AIM Analog The Analog Input Module AIM isolates and conditions four analog signals and relays input information to the NCS Interface Module Input Module Default Configuration Channels Input Scaling Trimming Custom Curve 4 20mA Filter 60Hz Disabled Disabled Disabled Specifications Performance Input Ranges Scan Time The time Status Diagnostic Information Programmable for any range required for the NCS Module and Refer to Table 14 within Current 0 25mA to access process variable Fault One red green LED per 4mA minimum span or and status data from all four Indicators channel indicates proper Voltage 10V to 10V channels of the AIM is 16ms channel operation green or 1V minimum span Response Time 60ms that the channel is in a fault Accuracy 0 01 of Input Impedance condition red maximum span Current 20 ohms Input Resolution 20 bit Voltage 1 Mohm Ambient Operating Range Stability of maximum Maximum Input Overrange Conditions 40 C to 85 C span Current Current 100 Voltage 40 F to 185 F 1 year 0 047 30V Storage Range 3 year 0 081 Power Supply Power is 40 C to 85 C 5 year 0 11 supplied by the NCS Module 40 F to 185 F Voltage 4W maximum Ambient Temperature 1 year 0 066 Input Filter Effect 0 01 of maximum 3 year 0 11 User Programmable for 50Hz spa
57. bient Operating Range Conditions 40 C to 85 C 40 F to 185 F Storage Range 40 C to 85 C 40 F to 185 F Relative Humidity 0 95 non condensing Ambient Temperature Effect 0 01 of maximum span C RFI EMI Protection 20V m 80 1000MHz 1kHz AM when tested according to EN61326 with errors of 0 596 or span or less Normal Mode 60dB typical 20mA peak to peak 50 60Hz Weight 612 g 21 6 oz NCS EMM NET Concentrator System Ethernet and MODBUS Interface Module EMM Module Figure 2 EMM Dimensions 2 74 in 135mm aM al 5 34 in E amp EM IL EMM ETHERNET MODBUS MODULE Bs P MEIN EH NET Concentrator System o9 117mm ETE 4 62 in ne R 9 ale EE MOORE INDUSTRIES 5 d N Y POWER RS 485 0 000 Earlier Models have a different DIN latch but overall dimensions are the same and both versions are interchangeable EMM Module Figure 3 EMM Terminal Layout POWER TERMINAN BLOCK IDENTIFICATION INPUT 20 30 VDC RS 485 ETHERNET EMM Module Table 1 EMM Power Ethernet Modem and Contact Closure Connection Designations Positive Input Power Negative Input Ground Ground Terminal Al MODBUS RTU Port 1 Bl Shield 1 A2 MODBUS RTU Port 2 B2 Shield 2 Ethernet N A Ethernet RJ 45 Input Connec
58. ce Module as described in nstalling the I O Modules To access real time data using MODBUS commands instead of the web server see the MODBUS TCP Support section in the MODBUS chapter of this manual Note The DIM I O module is set to factory defaults to use either method mentioned above to configure with your desired parameters Contact Debounce Contact Closure DIM units only When some contacts open or close there can be a short period of oscillation resulting from the mechanical contacts The Contact Debounce setting causes the NCS to ignore false signals caused by these oscillations This setting is only available with contact closure DIM modules Saving Configuration Settings If you will be using a common configuration within your system you can create a configuration and save it to a file so that you can load it into another I O module Refer to the Saving Configuration Settings section of this manual for more information Tag Assign a tag name or descriptor to process variables for each channel The Process Status page will display the data next to the respective process variable tag These tags can also be read by the OPC Server and can therefore be used to access process data in the microNCS when configuring an OPC client 62 NCS DIM NET Concentrator System Discrete Input Module Failure Response This section tells the ROM what to do if communication with the Interface Module fails will either m
59. correct modules 3 Reserved N A 2 Reserved N A 1 Reserved N A 0 ISaGRAF has caused a system fault Reboot and check if the condition clears itself 93 NCS NET Concentrator System Appendix B Appendix Table 17 MODBUS Peer to Peer Status Register Bit Positions Position Description Troubleshooting 5 Duplicate Slave 05 Duplicate Slave The input channel in the producer station corresponding to this output channel has a flag in its Channel Status register refer to Appendix A of the NCSMIM User s Manual The flag in the Module Fail register of the producer station corresponding to this output channel s module position is true The flag in the Base Fail register of the producer station corresponding to this output channel s module position is true 4 Error in Producer Channel or Module The corresponding module in the producer station is an output module such as an AOM in the consumer station but another AOM in the corresponding module position of the producer station 3 Incompatible Module Types Port 2 The corresponding module in the producer station is an input module but of the wrong data type such as an AOM expecting floating point data in the consumer station but a DIM transmitting Boolean data in the corresponding module position of the producer station The corresponding module in the producer station is an output module such as an AOM in the consumer station but another AOM in the corresp
60. creen The screen in Configuration Figure 3 below appears Screen setup is detailed below Monitor Process Data Check this box in order to monitor a system s process variables and status Update Rate seconds The dropdown menu allows you to select how often your screen is updated Data Precision digits right of decimal Choose the amount of resolution you want in the displayed data by selecting the value from the dropdown menu Status Indicates the present status of your system Last Update Indicates the last time that information was posted and updated to your screen Configuration Figure 3 Process Data Screen Settings Monitor Process Data Status Status IDLE Last Update n a Update Rate seconds Data Precision digits right of decimal Process Data Process Variable Status The Interface Solution Experts Navigating the PC Program The following information applies to all modules connected to the Interface Module It details instructions for maneuvering through the configuration program Channel Selection There are various methods for selecting a device channel for configuration you may use any of the following Open the module itself in the device tree by clicking the In the device tree double click the desired device to open it up and expose the channels Highlight the module itself in the device tree In the right hand pane buttons wil
61. dule Back View Keying hole Keying post The Interface Solution Experts Concentrator System Power Module This Section Contains the following CPM Introduction CPM Connection Diagram CPM Specifications CPM Dimensions 45 The NET Concentrator System Power Module An Interface Module can only power two I O modules the CPM provides additional power allowing up to eight modules of any type to be attached to one Interface Module An Interface Module can support a maximum of sixteen modules in which case two CPM modules would be required for power This forms a fully populated system Note The Interface Module provides power for up to two modules If more than two I O modules will be connected to the Interface Module a CPM Concentrator Power Module is required It works in conjunction with the Interface Module to power stations of up to eight I O modules However the will only power units that are mounted to its left from the user s front view perspective this would be the right side of the CPM CPM Module Figure 1 CPM Connection Diagram CPM EMM Module Module CPM EE NCS CPM NET Concentrator System Power Module Installing the CPM Installation consists of physically mounting the unit making the power connections and grounding the unit Mounting The CPM is designed to snap easily onto 35mm Top Hat EN50022 DIN
62. dule are being used on the same bus the ports must have unique addresses Consumer This setting enables Consumer Mode on the associated port When checked the station will consume data from the station matching the Producer Address setting below Producer Address For all consumer station ports a Producers MODBUS Address must be assigned The address range is 1 32 excluding the MODBUS Address of the station being configured When the consumer feature is disabled no Producers MODBUS Adaress is assigned and the station s output channels will have no input from another station mapped to them via that port Note For further clarification of terms or parameters in the NCS Configuration Software Program right click the related portion of the screen and select the What s This button NCS NET Concentrator System MODBUS Peer Software Configuration Instructions 1 Enable Peer to Peer To enable the Peer to Peer feature in the MODBUS configuration window select Peer to Peer as the mode for either MODBUS 1 MODBUS 2 or both ports for redundant Peer to Peer 2 Set the MODBUS address Legal values are from 1 32 3 Ensure that all Interface Module baud rates parities character timeouts and response delays match one another 4 Once you enable Peer to Peer the Consumer box becomes available If your station is to also be configured as a consumer check this box 5 When enabling your Interface Module as a
63. dy been replaced by your current administrator password If that is the case you will need to reset the passwords by installing the Safe Mode Jumper Note All previously setup user accounts will be deleted when you reset the password jumper NCS NET Concentrator System Configuration Safe Mode Jumper 3 Place the Safe Mode Jumper on both pins as When installed the Safe Mode Jumper causes the illustrated in Configuration Figure 8 under the Safe following changes to the boot up sequence Mode Passwords Reset illustration and power up the Interface Module All user accounts and passwords are deleted and reset to factory defaults 4 Power down the Interface Module and remove the safe mode jumper placing it back on the If configured for MODBUS RTU Master mode jumper as shown in the Normal Mode illustration the master is not started and no queries are Replace the side panel and power up the module issued It is now ready for use The ISaGRAF Control Engine is not started No 5 Start the Web Server and use the administrative program logic is executed account with a username of root and a password of password to access the system and make any Removing the jumper and rebooting will cause the necessary changes guest account with the NCS to boot normally username of guest and a password of password is also available for use Safe Mode Jumper Installation 1 Power down the Interface Module by removing the power
64. e Interface Module s MODBUS settings and all channels Some features including the Data Logger System Time and the starting and stopping of the ISaGRAF kernel are only accessible for configuration via the web pages Refer to Configuring Ethernet Settings to setup ethernet connection prior to installion of NCS Config configuration program Installing NCS Config PC Configuration Program Refer to Table 1 for the equipment needed 1 Insert the Moore Industries Interface Solution Configuration Tools CD into the CD drive of the PC Access the CD and open the following folders Configuration Software and Tools NCS Configuration Tools NCS Config PC Configuration Software 2 Double click the installation program located in the folder Follow the prompts to correctly install the program Connecting Interface Module to PC Use an Ethernet cable to connect Interface Module to the PC s Ethernet port Refer to Table 1 for information on the necessary equipment Table 1 Necessary Equipment to Configure the Interface Module Device Power Supply 24Vdc 10 Connecting the EMM Interface Module to PC To connect to an Interface Module perform the following steps 1 Select the Communications drop down menu and click Connect You may also click the Connect icon from the Communications bar 2 A popup will be shown listing all Interface Module types select the correct one 3 Next the Configure Communications
65. ea Consumer T Consumer Piod cers MODBUS Address Pmd cersMODBUsAddess Response Timeout Response Timeout The Interface Solution Experts 2 Mode Use this field to configure your unit as a MODBUS Master Slave member of a Peer to Peer network or choose to disable MODBUS functionality 3 Address A MODBUS Address is the number that the Interface Module uses to identify itself on the MODBUS network Select a value between 1 and 247 default is 1 If both MODBUS ports will be used on the same MODBUS network they must have different addresses They may have the same address if they are on independent MODBUS networks 4 Baud Baud rate is the speed of data transmission It should be set to match the value of the attached controller slave or peers Factory default is 9600 5 Parity and Stop Bit A method in serial communications of checking that characters have been sent correctly to help reduce errors This should be set to match the properties of the bus Even Odd and None no parity are supported If parity is enabled ie Odd or Even then only one stop bit can be used If no parity is used then one or two stop bits can be used Factory default is None Configuration Figure 5 MODBUS Configuration Web Page Error s None Floating Point Word Order Standard LSW first MODBUS 1 MODBUS 2 Mode Master Mode Slave Address Address Baud 9600 Baud
66. ected a bit will be set in the Configuration Status Register Ethernet Connection for Configuration Configuration takes place via a network connection Ethernet Please refer to NCS Configuration section for more details Appendix B MODBUS Registers NCS NET Concentrator System Appendix B MODBUS Registers The following tables define the available MODBUS registers and coils Process Data is obtained from or written to attached or internal modules The location of each value can be determined through the formula in the Register Reference column Each module is allocated 8 adjacent registers Analog modules treat these registers as 4 adjacent floating point values Discrete modules use a 0 or 1 in these registers for each variable Channel Status is read from each channel and is stored in the MODBUS map at the specified location Each module is allocated 4 adjacent registers For analog modules each register corresponds to a channel For Discrete modules the first register corresponds to the module status Appendix Table 1 Process Data Number of 7 MODBUS Function Variable Name Register Reference Registers Code Data Type Primary Variable 1 8 M 1 2 C 1 Primary Variable Register 601 4 M 1 EXC 1 6 Discrete Primary Variable Block 500 Unsigned Integer Appendix Table 2 Module Channel Status Number of MODBUS Function Data Variable Name Reg
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68. er This will cause the Interface Module to validate the firmware file and write it to flash The system will re boot itself in approximately 45 seconds It will restart in about three minutes The Interface Solution Experts NCS NET Concentrator System Configuration 7 Re establish an FTP connection with the Interface Module If you cannot access the Interface Module at the previous IP address it is possible that updating the firmware caused the IP Address to be lost because itis sometimes necessary to format the file system Use the steps described in the Configuring Ethernet Settings section of this document to correct IP settings 8 Open the Interface Module s www folder Then open the Edit drop down menu located in the menu bar and choose Select All to select all of the existing files Delete all files 9 Access the zip file that was sent to you containing the upgrade files extract the files if you have not already done so Open the www folder Again open the Edit drop down menu and choose Select All Once all files are highlighted right click and select Copy 10 The www directory should now be empty as its files were deleted in Step 8 if files that you are certain were deleted still appear hit the F5 keyboard button this will refresh your screen Open the Edit drop down menu then select Paste The new files will now be copied into the folder CAUTION During the upgrade process do not remove or distu
69. es in schedule ini System Fault 00 System Error Appendix Table 11 File System Status Register Bit Positions BIT Position Description Troubleshooting Too many configurations custom curves or large ISaGRAF resources are in the filesystem Use FTP to delete the contents of the cfg and hds folders The file system is full New file system Indicates that the file system has been formatted Normally this is only performed once at the initial system startup However an automatic format can occur if the file system becomes corrupted Cycle power and contact Customer Support if the condition does not clear itself File system initialization error Indicates that the state of the file system cannot be determined Depending on the type of error the NCS may attempt to automatically format the file system Appendix Table 12 Configuration Status Register Bit Positions BIT Position Description Troubleshooting Custom engineering units EGU file 5 Configure any channel to create the EGU file 4 Channel tag file not found Configure any channel to create the tags file 3 Detected module types do not match those which are expected On the System Status web page click 3 File containing expected module types the Accept Module Types button was not found Missing or corrupted password file or pass
70. from the Configure Data Logger Page To retrieve the logged data first click Stop to stop logging data As long as there is logged data and the logger is stopped you will see a link for Save Data Log Locally Click this link and follow the steps displayed in the File Download pop up window b View Logger Status Lists the number of records logged error status and running state of the Data Logger c View Data Log Displays pages of logged data 6 Security The Security page includes a number of selections that provide all the necessary options for setting the security of the Interface Module For more information on how to setup user accounts and change access privileges refer to the nterface Module Security section of this manual a Change Password The screen where users change their logon password b Security Mode Changes the security from Open where passwords are unnecessary to Closed where passwords are enforced c User Accounts Enables you to set the ability of each user to access various pages of the Interface Module program modify passwords and read or write using a FTP program 7 Logout Logging Out ends your session 8 Help Connects you to the help system NCS NET Concentrator System Configuration The Interface Solution Experts NCS NET Concentrator System Configuration PC Configuration Program NCS Config is a stand alone PC configuration program used via Ethernet to configure th
71. gger ensure that you log on with the appropriate security rights For information on security rights see the Interface Module Security Overview section of this user s manual 1 From the Home Page of the Interface Module select the Configure Data Logger option located in the Data Logger dropdown menu Configuration Figure 7 Data Logger Configuration Web Page Module 1 Channel 1 Module 1 Channel 2 Channel Selection Module 1 Channel 3 Module 1 Channel 4 Sample Period hh mm ss ms 000 ov 10 000 v Maximum Records Per Channel 84000 1 On Power Recovery Start logger Do not start logger usse Eon Logger State STOPPED San Retrieve Log There is no logged data to save The Interface Solution Experts 20 2 Inthe Channel Selection area choose the channels that you want to log If you want to log more than one channel hold the Control key down while selecting the multiple channels Alternatively you can use the Shift key to select a group of contiguous channels 3 Next specify the Sample Period at which you want to log the selected channels 4 n the Maximum Records Per Channel area enter the number of records per channel you would like to log If you are logging two channels and you entered a value of 25 your data log file will contain a total of 50 records If the number you enter exceeds the maximum number of records the maximum number will be adjusted
72. gs Button Use this button to apply settings once you have completed configuration of MODBUS parameters Reset Schedule Button This button is used to reset the MODBUS master scheduler only applicable in MODBUS Master mode Status Detail Button This button is used to display status information for each item in the schedule only applicable in MODBUS Master mode Note Clicking Reset Schedule button will delete all scheduled MODBUS Master transfers clear all MODBUS Master errors and reload the schedule ini file The Interface Solution Experts NCS NET Concentrator System Configuration Data Logger The Data Logger records process variable data at a selected interval from specified I O channels From the Data Logger menu item you can access web pages where you can configure the data logger view status or data log records The Interface Modules are capable of storing 64 000 points of time stamped data Upon power loss non volatile memory retains the most recently stored 18 000 data log records A station can be configured to store data from one or all of its input channels Sampling rate is user selectable for any period between 100msec to once every 24 hours Follow the directions below to complete the Data Logger configuration Upon recovery from power loss or if the Data Logger is intentionally stopped and then started new data is appended to the previously saved data Note Before configuring the Data Lo
73. guration Program 4 1 12 File Edit Communications Help Usage Scaling Channel Not Used Enabled Configuration Process Data Tag Scaling Zero 00000 ADM Analog Output 404 Module 1 Primary Variable fono Analog Input 14 Module 2 Ethernet Modbus Interface Module not specified Settings Filter 50Hz 60Hz Input Configuration RTD Platinum 3850 ES TI Channel 3 100 Ohms st sese ES rv Ambient Temp Select Broken Wire Detection pit Ranging OhtomEngnesingUnis 0000 Limits 400 00 to 1760 00 Egu Minimum Span 18 00 Ambient Temperature Failure Response Input Zero 0 00 Hold Last C Preset Input Full 100 00 Predefined Value p 000 Capture Lower Capture Upper Input Failure Response Hold Last Preset Predefined Value fr 000 The Interface Solution Experts 58 NET Concentrator System Discrete Input Module This Section Contains the following DIM Introduction DIM Specifications DIM Dimensions DIM Connection Diagram Configuring the DIM 59 NCS DIM NET Concentrator System Discrete Input Module The DIM Discrete Input Module The Discrete Input Module DIM of the NCS family isolates and conditions up to eight discrete signals and relays input information to the Interface Module The DIM is available for three different discre
74. h8 m Output Test Output Test The Interface Solution Experts 33 NCS ROM NET Concentrator System Relay Output Module Normally Open or Normally Closed Relay Selection The ROM will come pre configured as Normally Open NO RNO8 or Normally Closed NC RNC8 Each relay can be individually configured by changing ROM relay jumpers To access the jumpers disengage the plastic shroud from the ROM unit Refer to Configuration Figures 2 and 3 in the Input Ouput Modules section of this manual for instruction regarding removal Next remove both side panels by removing the four screws on each panel Once the side panels are removed gently apply pressure to the edges of the PC boards exposed in order to slide out the board assembly ROM Module Figure 5 ROM Jumpers Follow front panel LED orientation for the relays requiring configuration from a front view jumpers for relays 1 4 would be accessed from the left side of the unit relays 5 8 would be accessed from the right side The ROM is comprised of two boards of four relays each These boards face each other in opposite orientation To correctly set the jumpers ensure that you are referencing each board as shown below Jumpers Jumper Position Normally Closed 34 The Interface Solution Experts Normally Open NCS I O NET Concentrator System Custom Curve Custom Cu rve
75. he Interface Module to access process variable and status data from TIM Module Figure 1 TIM Dimensions 91mm 3 6 in condition red SIDE TIM FRONT SIDE Note Earlier Models have a different DIN latch but overall dimensions are the same and both versions are interchangeable The Interface Solution Experts 54 NCS TIM NET Concentrator System Temperature Input Module TIM Module Table 1 TIM Temperature Input Type and Accuracy Table input Conformance Minimum Input Maximum Ambient Temperature 9i Ohms Range Span Accuracy Range Accuracy C Change RTD 100 2 3 4 Wire 200 Hin 300 200 to 850 C 240 to 960 C 328 to 1562 400 to 1760 F 400 500 1000 m 10 C 0 0035 0 0063 F 18 F 200 100 to 650 C 150 to 720 C 0 005992 208 148 to 1202 F 238 to 1328 500 1000 200 to 510 C 240 to 580 C 1 REOS 328 to 950 400 to 1076 80 to 320 0 14 C 100 to 360 C 0 00672 0 o Nickel 000672 sen 112 to 608 F 0 25 148 to 680 F 002 0 0036 F Copper 0 00427 50 10 250 1 6 65 to 280 0 0035 0 0063 0 4000 ohms 0 4000 ohms 0 4095 ohms 0 002 ohms 0 005 YC j ET 180 to 760 C 35 C 40 25 C 210t0770 C 0 00016 C 0 005 292 to 1400 F 63 F 0 45 F 346 to 1418 F
76. he NCS clock in an effort to make it match the time server Errors related to accessing the time server cause error bits to be set in the System Time Substatus register ISaGRAF Control Engine The ISaGRAF Runtime Kernel is an embedded control engine which runs inside a NCS Interface Module The control engine executes programs referred to as resources which are created by the PC based ISaGRAF Workbench The Workbench is an IEC 61131 compliant programming environment used to author compile and download applications to one or more Interface Modules Interface Modules and their connected I O modules are referred to as configurations and can execute one or more resources Application scope can vary in scope For example 1 Astand alone station performing calculations on data from input channels and driving outputs 2 Ageographically distributed system where remote peers exchange I O and status data This section discusses aspects of ISaGRAF which are specific to the NCS Using the Workbench to create applications is outside the scope of this manual Please refer to ISaGRAF Workbench User Manuals NCS ISaGRAF Execution When the NCS Interface Module starts up it starts the ISaGRAF Configuration Manager This service performs two main tasks Listen for and respond to communication from the Workbench and to load and execute resources Resources downloaded by the Workbench are stored as a series of files in the hds folder of
77. he legacy EIM and MIM Interface Modules combining the functionality of both EIM and MIM It also provides additional features such as acting as a MODBUS master Simultaneous Dual MODBUS RTU and Ethernet Communications The Interface Module communicates data using dual MODBUS RTU data links and standard Ethernet Dual MODBUS Networks When the Interface Module uses MODBUS RTU for communications each of its two MODBUS ports can be set up as a master or as a slave The ports can also be set up identically to provide network redundancy Up to 64 32 per MODBUS port NCS stations and or third party MODBUS devices can be distributed throughout a plant multidropped on the dual MODBUS RS 485 data links without repeaters Depending on the type of expansion modules used a station can accommodate just a few or as many as 128 points when using expansion With repeaters additional Interface Module stations and MODBUS devices can be added to a system Ethernet IEEE 802 3 Communications The number of Interface Module stations that can be used an Ethernet MODBUS TCP network is limited only by the architecture of a specific network taking into account the physical limitations of Ethernet Standard industrial Ethernet switches or hubs are available to interconnect large numbers of Interface Module stations Ethernet switches also minimize message collisions improving determinism in the Ethernet network Data Logger
78. hen perform the upgrade However if this is not easily done the information below can also be applied to upgrading while the Interface Module is still connected to your network 1 Verify that the Interface Module is attached to the network and is operational You will need to know the IP address of the server For installation instructions please consult the Connecting the Interface Module to the Network section of this manual Note The following information applies to systems using a Windows operating system newer than Windows 98 and Internet Explorer 5 5 If you are running a system with earlier software consult the factory for assistance 2 n your browser s URL bar type ftp and the address of your Interface Module 3 AUser name and or Password will be requested in the following window enter them The Interface Module directory folders will appear 4 On your PC access the zip file that was sent to you containing the upgrade files extract the files if you have not already Locate the dlb file select it right click and select Copy 5 The dlb file needs to be copied into the Interface Module s update directory In the FTP client Internet Explorer open the update folder The folder should contain no files Right click anywhere in the folder and select Paste This will copy the new firmware to the Interface Module 6 Once the file has finished uploading close your FTP connection close Internet Explor
79. hod mentioned above to configure with your desired parameters When energized LEDs are This setting allows user to choose color red or green of the LED when the relay is energized Saving Configuration Settings If you will be using a common configuration within your system you can create a configuration and save it to a file so that you can load it into another I O module Refer to the Saving Configuration Settings section of this manual for more information Tag Assign a tag name or descriptor to process variables for each channel The Process Status page will display the data next to the respective process variable tag These tags can also be read by the OPC Server and can therefore be used to access process data in the NCS when configuring an OPC client Relay on Powerup Checking a box configures the corresponding relay to be on energized upon power up for each channel for which you have checked the box 32 The Interface Solution Experts 73 Failure Response This section tells the ROM what to do if communication with the Interface Module fails It will either maintain the last value Hola or turn the relay to a predetermined energized or de energized state On Off Output Test This function allows you to change the state of each relay After clicking Output Test use the check boxes to select the desired relay and press Update Output checked box energizes the corresponding relay Commit Cancel Buttons
80. ible For fastest service gather the complete model and serial number s of the problem unit s and the job number of the original sale The Interface Solution Experts imoore EC Declaration of Conformity WORLDWIDE Moore Industries International Inc Date Issued 01 Sept 2011 No 100 100 215 Rev A 16650 Schoenborn Street North Hills CA 91343 6196 U S A Page 1 of 1 Equipment Description NCS NET Concentrator System Interface Module Model EMM Input Output Module Model AIM Model AOM Model DIM Model ROM Model TIM Power Supply Module Model Indicates any module type input output configuration power options and housing as stated in the product data sheet Directive 2004 108 EC EMC Specifications Conformed To EN 61326 1 2006 Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EMC requirements Notified Body for Quality Assurance SIRA Notified Body Number 0518 Rake Lane Eccleston Chester Cheshire CH4 9JN England On Behalf of Moore Industries International Inc declare that on the date the equipment accompanied by this declaration is placed on the market the equipment conforms with all technical and regulatory requirements of the above listed directives Signature Vu Deanna Esterwold Quality Manager 85 Transition from EIM and NCS NET Concentrator System Appendix A
81. ick the Load button Deleting Saved Configurations To delete a previously saved configuration access your system s FTP site Open the cfg folder and then select and delete the files you no longer need Refer to the Upgrading Interface Module Firmware and Web Pages section of this manual for instruction regarding access of the associated FTP site The Interface Solution Experts 81 PC Configuration Software File Management To Save a File Set your parameters and save file by clicking File then click Save As button and assign a name to the file In the window that appears click the Save button To Load a File To retrieve or reapply a saved configuration click the Load File button and select the correct file name In the window that appears click the Load button Deleting Saved Configurations To delete a previously saved configuration delete it from your PC s file system Note Since the PC program can save a channel module or station be certain you have selected the correct item within the tree hierarchy section when saving or loading Installation amp Maintenance Installation and Maintenance This Section Contains the following Installation Maintenance Customer Support NCS Net Concentrator System Installation and Maintenance Installation Installation consists of physically mounting the unit completing the input connections and grounding the unit The Interface Module and external I O m
82. iguration portion of this manual for information on configuring the NCS To use the Interface Module as a MODBUS master refer to the Configuring the Interface Module as a MODBUS Master section of the user s manual MODBUS TCP Support MODBUS TCP is supported according to the document Open MODBUS TCP Specification release 1 0 29th March1999 by Schneider Electric The MODBUS registers allow access to process variable data and status information See Appendix B for a complete list of available MODBUS registers In order to access the Interface Module MODBUS registers via MODBUS TCP the MODBUS TCP master must be configured to poll the NCS IP 2 The Interface Solution Experts 30 address Ensure that the IP addresses of the MODBUS TCP master and MODBUS TCP slave are valid IP addresses for the respective network In some instances it may be necessary to consult with on site IT personnel to prevent Ethernet communication errors Accessing Real Time Data At startup the Interface Module will perform an initialization sequence to detect all connected I O modules If it recognizes the connected device it will mark the module as active in preparation for data scanning After detecting connected modules the Interface Module will begin continuous polling for the process variable and status of each module In the case of Input Modules the returned data is stored locally in the Interface Module s MODBUS registers coils For Outpu
83. ing two small flat head screwdrivers and inserting each under a different base clip as shown in Modules Figure 2 With the base clips pulled away pull the module out from the base Newer units have only one base clip as shown in Modules Figure 3 Modules Figure 2 Removing the Old Module Step 1 Gently pull base clips away from base Step 2 With base clips pulled away pull module out from base Base Clip Step 1 Gently pull base clips away from base Note Earlier Models have a different DIN latch but overall dimensions are the same and both versions are interchangeable 44 NCS I O NET Concentrator System Input Output Modules Snapping in the New Module Check to see that the keying post shown in Modules Figure 3 will line up properly with the keying hole in the bottom of the module If it does not rotate the module 180 If it still does not line up the module is of the wrong type The new module must be of the same type as the previous module Slip the new module into the base from which the old one was removed Push it firmly into position The lights on the face of the input output module should glow as the unit powers up Your new module is now in service Note A new I O module will only work with an identical type of base The new module must replace an identical older module Modules Figure 3 Snapping in a New Module Base Internal View Mo
84. isted on the home page Configuration Figure 1 Interface Module Home Page ww rum p ings ntm NCS Ethernet MODBUS Module Home VO inertace Module Data Logger Security Logout m Server Name EMM Server Location Nat Concentrator Server Time 15 Aug 2011 410057 0 Overall Device Status Connected VO Modules Updating data please walt Dats Update 2 Process Status This screen continuously monitors and displays the activity of a selected I O module updating its display as frequently as every five seconds update rate is user configurable see 4 e 3 Modules This web page allows you to change the settings of the different modules attached to the Interface Module For example this screen will permit you to change the measurement type input range and other measurement parameters of any internal or external attached I O module Select the appropriate module and channel adjust the parameters then press Commit to transfer the configuration to the Interface Module 4 Interface Module The nterface Module page includes a number of selections that provide all the necessary options for setting the system parameters of the Interface Module The Interface Solution Experts 12 a System Information Lists the Interface Module server information and displays the amount of storage space left in the Interface Module b System Status Lists all system status
85. ister Reference Registers Code Type moramo mee 1 ora integer Channel Satus Fags DB 1 to 89 NCS NET Concentrator System Appendix B Appendix Table 3 System Status MODBUS Function Va Variable Name Register Reference Registers Code Type Interface Module Status Register Integer System HW SW Fault Status nteger File System Status Integer Configuration Status nteger Data Logger Status Integer System Time Status Register nteger ISaGRAF Status Register Integer MODBUS Master Status nteger MODBUS Peer to Peer Status Integer Interface Module Status Flags Discrete System HW SW Fault Flags Discrete File System Status Flags Discrete Configuration Status Flags Discrete Data Logger Status Flags Discrete System Time Status Flags Discrete ISaGRAF Status Flags Discrete MODBUS Master Status Flags Discrete MODBUS Peer to Peer Status Flags Discrete Appendix Table 4 Miscellaneous Number of MODBUS Function Data Variable Register Reference Registers Float Utility Variable 3000 2N 1 N from 1 to 500 Float Integer Utility Variable N 3000 N from 1 to 1000 nteger Discrete Utility Variable N 3000 N from 1 to 500 Discrete Serial Number upper nteger Serial Number lower Integer Version major nteger Version minor Integer 90 Version build nteger Year Integer Month 906 Date o Integer
86. ithstand a 1500Vac dielectric strength test for one minute with no breakdown 500Vrms between analog input channels Power Supply 20 30VDC Power Consumption 24VDC power input 5W max 13W with 2 modules connected Status and System Fault READY Green when ready Indicators Off when not ready STATUS Green when OK Red when not OK Ethernet LINK Green LED indicates a network link is present RX Flashes green in response to data reception TX Flashes green in response to data transmission MODBUS TX1 Green blinks when Transmit activity on MODBUS 1 occurs Off when no Transmit activity on MODBUS 1 RX1 Green blinks when Receive activity on MODBUS 1 occurs Off when no Receive activity on MODBUS 1 Green solid when MODBUS 1 connection reversed TX2 Green blinks when Transmit activity on MODBUS 2 occurs Off when no Transmit activity on MODBUS 2 Status RX2 Green blinks when and Fault Receive activity on Indicators MODBUS 2 occurs Off continued when no Receive activity on MODBUS 2 Green solid when MODBUS 1 connection reversed Data Logger Records up to 64 000 time stamped data points minimum sample period 100msec maximum sample period 24 hour Real Time Clock RTC 1 minute month when not using SNTP to synchronize to a network time server Non volatile memory holds time stamped data measurement parameters are software configurable 18 000 data points stored in BBRAM Am
87. ition every 6 8 months Always adhere to any site requirements for programmed maintenance Adding new I O Modules Interface Modules are now aware of the modules which are expected to be present When any module is added or changed in the system the user must use the System Status page in the web server to click the Accept Module Types button Clicking on this button tells the interface module that the currently attached module types are correct If the system is rebooted and a different module type or module count is detected a bit will be set in the Configuration Status Register 84 NCS Net Concentrator System Installation and Maintenance Customer Support Moore Industries is recognized as the industry leader in delivering top quality to its customers in products and services We perform a battery of stringent quality assurance checks on every unit we ship If any Moore Industries product fails to perform up to rated specifications call us for help Our highly skilled staff of trained technicians and engineers pride themselves on their ability to provide timely accurate and practical answers to your process instrumentation questions Factory phone numbers are listed on the back cover of this manual If problems involve a particular NCS Module there are several pieces of information that can be gathered before you call the factory that will help our staff get the answers you need in the shortest time poss
88. l Note The I O module is set to factory defaults to use either method mentioned above to configure with your desired parameters Current Channel The AIM accepts four different analog inputs and uses a separate channel for each Select the channel you wish to program Channel Disabled Checking this box will cause the AIM and the associated NCS to ignore the selected channel allowing you to use less than all four channels without receiving error messages Tag Name Allows you to place an identifying descriptor 24 alphanumeric characters maximum in the AIM channel being configured Note Space is an illegal character and will cause errors Use an underscore instead of using a space Input Type This sets the type of input that the AIM will receive Different measurement types require different parameters to be programmed When a measurement type is selected other parameters may become red indicating that the red parameter must be programmed Input Ranging Allows you to either input or capture the upper and lower ranges that you want to have measured The Interface Solution Experts 51 Trimming Each channel of the AIM can be trimmed with two data points within the selected zero and span measurement range Refer to Trimming section of this manual for more information Filter This setting is used to configure the input filter This filter is designed to reduce the effects of mains induced noise
89. l appear for each channel in the selected module Select the channel you wish to configure Note After configuring the channel for trimming or custom curve be sure to download the channel item itself to properly enable the feature Settings When enabling Trimming or Custom Curve settings in a channel check the appropriate box in the right hand pane Open the channel from the device tree and then open the enabled setting Proceed in configuring the parameter Adding and Removing Modules Right clicking is an important function in station configuration and in the addition or placement of modules within the device tree To Add a Module 1 Ensure that the station is offline Highlight the core device of the station to which the module is to be added 2 Right click and select the Add Module pop up menu item Select the desired module type You may also select the Edit dropdown menu and click Add Module Note When placing or replacing a module in your system configuration you must Disconnect from the Communications drop down menu and cycle down power before disconnecting or reconnecting to your system Once you have placed your desired modules you may reconnect and repeat the steps in Connecting to the Network 3 The selected module type with default module channel configuration will be added to the last module position in the station 4 You may upload the configuration present in the module or modify
90. le to either hold last value or go energized or de energized upon lost communication with the Interface Module Scan Time 16ms Isolation 500Vrms continuous from channel to channel from each channel to case and from each channel to terminals of other attached NCS modules will withstand 1000Vrms dielectric strength ROM Module Figure 1 ROM Dimensions 87mm 8 45in RIGHT SIDE 30 The Interface Solution Experts Performance test for one minute with LED continued no breakdown from each Indicators channel to case and from each channel to terminals of other attached NCS interface modules Ambient Response Time 10ms Conditions Power Supply Power is supplied by the Interface Module 3W maximum Diagnostic Information Refer to Appendix B Table 9 Weight ROM FRONT LEFT SIDE 71 LED s When Energized Red One red green LED per channel indicates relay state and can be programmed for desired sense Operating Range 40 to 85 40 F to 185 Storage Range 40 to 85 C 40 F to 185 F Relative Humidity 0 95 non condensing RFI EMI Protection 20V m 20 1000M z 1kHz when tested according to IEC1000 4 3 1995 493 g 17 4 oz Note Earlier Models have a different DIN latch but overall dimensions are the same and both versions are interchangeable NCS ROM NET Concentrator System amp Relay Output Module
91. mming Using the PC Program To perform sensor trimming follow the steps below 1 Connect to and upload the configuration of the station containing the channel to be trimmed Select the channel and check the Trimming checkbox 2 Select the Trimming item in the tree Depending on your function select 1 point trim or 2 point trim 3 To trim the lower point enter the value that you would like displayed as your process variable PV into the Lower Trim Point text box 4 Click the Trim Lower button This will bring up a pop up window prompting you to input the value that you entered as your lower trim point click Next when the value is input and has stabilized click Accept if you are satisfied with the data received by the Input Module The captured value will update to this value on the main dialog 5 If performing 2 point trimming repeat Steps 4 and 5 for the upper trim point 6 Select the Channel item in the tree and download to save the trimming values and continue to the next channel Repeat these steps for each channel that requires trimming The Interface Solution Experts 79 Output Trimming Using the PC Program To perform output trimming follow the steps below 1 Connect to and upload the configuration of the station containing the channel to be trimmed Select the channel and check the Trimming checkbox 2 Select the Trimming item in the tree Depending on your function select 1 point trim or
92. n C 5 year 0 15 or 60Hz noise rejection Relative Humidity Isolation 500Vrms Linearization Capability 0 95 non condensing continuous from channel to Custom curve tables can be RFI EMI Protection 20V m channel from each channel configured with up to 128 20 1000MHz 1kHz AM to case and from each points using Internet Explorer when tested according to channel to terminals of other web pages or ENC61000 4 3 1996 attached NCS modules PC based software Common Mode Rejection will withstand 1000Vrms Transmitter Excitation 100dB 50 60Hz dielectric strength test for one 21V 24mA excitation for Normal Mode minute with no breakdown powering a 2 wire transmitter Rejection Current 60dB from each channel to case typical 10mAp p Voltage and from each channel to 60GB typical 1 Vp p terminals of other attached 50 60Hz NCS modules Weight 562 g 19 8 oz Specifications and information subject to change without notice AIM Module Figure 1 AIM Dimensions 4 75mm gt 135 gt 2 96 in 5 34 in UK OUUOOUUU 118mm Du 4 66 1 Note Earlier Models have a different Y DIN latch but overall dimensions are the same and both versions are interchangeable RIGHT SIDE AIM FRONT LEFT SIDE The Interface Solution Experts 49 NCS AIM NET Concentrator System Analog Input Module AIM Module Figure 2 AIM Connection Diagram Input Connections Attach the analog
93. n be found within the NCS PC Configuration Software Current Channel The AOM comes standard with four channels each independently configurable to handle current or voltage Select the channel you wish to program Custom Tag Assign tag names or descriptors to process variables The Process Status page will display the data next to the respective process variable tag These tags can also be read by the OPC Server and can therefore be used to access process data in the NCS when configuring an OPC client 26 The Interface Solution Experts 67 Channel Disabled Checking this box will cause the AOM and its associated Interface Module to ignore the selected channel allowing you to use less than all four channels without receiving error messages Output Type This programs the AOM to output either volt or mA When an Output Type is selected other parameters may become red indicating that these parameters must be programmed Output Ranging Allows you to input the upper and lower ranges that you want the AOM to output Output Damping The Output Damping allows you to introduce a delay into the AOM s response to a change in input The value of the output damping is the number of seconds that it will take for a display to make a 63 change in response to the change in input A damping time of 0 will disable damping Output on Out of Range PV These boxes allow you to enter the value that you want the AOM s output to default
94. nfiguring System Time The NCS Interface Module maintains a real time clock RTC The time is stored in a battery backed RTC chip which keep accurate time even when the NCS is powered off Data recorded in the Data Logger is stamped with this time ISaGRAF can also read and make use of this time If at power up the NCS determines the time stored in the RTC chip is not valid an error bit will be set The System Time web page displays the current workstation time and any errors related to the System Time Subsystem There are three methods to set the clock Use Workstation Time Manually Set Time Use Time Server Use Workstation Time When selected the current workstation i e the PC viewing the web page time is displayed in GMT The time zone offset is also displayed When Update Time is clicked the clock in the NCS will be set to match the workstation s time Manually Set Time This selection allows the time to be set to any arbitrary value The selection controls are pre loaded with the current workstation time and Time Zone offset Use Time Server When selected the Enable Time Server box can be checked and the IP address of the Time server to be used set When Update Time is clicked the NCS queries the server If a successful query is made the time is jump set to match the returned time Thereafter as the time is returned from the server a technique called time slewing is used to slow down or speed up t
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96. nnection types are shown below EMM ETHERNET MODBUS MODULE CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 89 CHANNEL Tid Connecting the TIM Slide the external I O module along the DIN Rail until the DB25 link connects to the adjacent module MOORE INDUSTRIES 25485 ETHERNET Caution TIM Verify Interface Module s input power requirement Vdc or Vac before applying power 24Vdc OR 90 260Vac EMM 20 30Vdc Power Supply Terminal Connections Thermocouple Millivolt Potentiometer 1 2 1 2 3 4 3 4 Increasing 2 Wire RTD amp 3 Wire RTD amp 4 Wire RTD amp Direct Resistance Direct Resistance Direct Resistance 1 2 3 4 The Interface Solution Experts 56 NCS TIM NET Concentrator System Temperature Input Module Configuring the TIM The TIM can be configured using the web server contained within the Interface Module to which it is attached It can also be configured using the NCS PC Configuration Software For further details please see the Navigating the PC Program in the Configuration Section of this manual To configure the TIM you must first mount it to the Interface Module as described in Installing the I O Modules To access real time data using MODBUS commands instead of the web server see the MODBUS TCP Support section in the MODBUS chapter of this manual Note The TIM I O module is set to factory default
97. nt Interface Modules available to use with the NET Concentrator System some are standalone equipped with on board inputs where as others require external I O modules For in depth information regarding each of the Interface Modules unique features refer to the corresponding Interface Modules user s manual The Interface Solution Experts Modules The NCS has Input and Output modules which handle a wide range of signal input and control output possibilities Current Voltage Discrete Relay RTD Thermocouple Resistance Potentiometer To accommodate changing site requirements I O modules can be added or removed from an NCS station at any time For more information refer to the Module Section NCS Concentrator System Architectures NET Concentrator System networks are made up of one or more stand alone stations consisting of one Interface Module combined with Input and or Output modules The NCS will work in both Peer to Host Systems acting as a Slave or Master and in Peer to Peer Systems Each port of the Interface Module can be configured independently to allow multiple network architectures Peer to Host Systems NCS as MODBUS Slave Peer to Host systems provide a cost effective method to transfer monitoring and control signals to and from a host DCS PLC or PC based system In this architecture NET Concentrator System stations are distributed along an Ethernet MODBUS TCP
98. nteger Scaling MODBUS Integer Scaling User Defined Integer Scaling User Defined Integer Scaling Wea Ful oe Zero fax 40 Zero Levit g pss Zero F x MODBUS 1 2 MODBUS 1 MODBUS 2 Mode Peer v Mode Mode Poer ToPon v MODBUS Address 3 MODBUS Address 3 MODBUS Addiezs MODBUS Address Baud 3500 Baud 3500 Baud 3500 Baud 3600 r Stop NI C N2 C 01 Pay WT N2 04 Stops N2 C 01 Party 50 s C N2 C DJ Ehaactei Delak gt Chacie Timeout Delat Charactei Timeout Delma gt Chakact r Timeout Delaut Response Delay Response Delay Delout Response Delay Deland X Response Dely Delma Comumer Consumer Consumes Consumer Producers MODBUSAddiest Produk MOIDBUS Ades Producers MODBUS Address 1 Producer MODBUS Address 1 Response Timeout 100 Response Timeout 100 Retponte Timeout pos Response Tenecut 100 The Interface Solution Experts 39 1 Usage f Channel Not Used Tag Primary Variable Output Type C Volts Output Ranging Limits 0 to 23 6 m Output Zero Output Full On Out ofRange PV Under Range Over Range Loop Test TI 101 Miliamps P2P Figure 5 Configurati
99. odules connect together via DB 25 connectors integrated into the side s of each module Mounting The NET Concentrator System Modules are designed to snap easily onto 35mm Top Hat EN50022 DIN rails Snap any I O modules onto the DIN rail to the right of the Interface module then slide it along the rail until the DB25 connectors on the side of the I O module connect completely with the unit to its left Making the Electrical Connections Refer to specific m odule sections for detailed terminal designations and connection figures Contact Load Suppression applies to Relay Output Module only When the ROM outputs are used to switch external relay coil contactor solenoid or some other inductive load large voltage spikes may be created in nearby cable harnesses When excessive these voltage spikes can disrupt the operation of all nearby electronics including this product Please follow the external relay manufacturer instructions for their recommended relay coil suppression kits Inductive loads should have suppression devices installed on the relay right across the relay coil itself Usually this is a simple diode for dc circuits AC circuits routinely use an R C snubber The Interface Solution Experts 83 Recommended Ground Wiring Practices Moore Industries recommends the following ground wiring practices Any Moore Industries product in a metal case or housing should be grounded The protective earth conductor m
100. on Window for Analog Output Temperature Scaling Output Sealing Enabled Scaling Zero Scaling Full Output On Hold Last Predefined Value Settings Trimming Output Damping Custom Engineering Urats EGU 40 NET Concentrator System NCS MODBUS Peer P2P Figure 4 Multiple Station Pairs with Redundant Peer to Peer Links Using Point to Multipoint Mapping EMM ee The Interface Solution Experts NCS NET Concentrator System MODBUS Peer Diagnostics Faults preventing correct process data from reaching a consumer station or Peer to Peer faults will be flagged and made available in the consumer station for you to access via MODBUS the web pages or the NCS Configuration Software program In addition the Status LED of the consumer station will turn red Refer to P2P Table 1 for descriptions of these faults and their causes Loss of Port 1 on a Redundant Peer to Peer System When the communication link to Port 1 is severed Peer to Peer communications will automatically switch to Port 2 the redundant port When this happens the status LED on the consumer s will turn red and the appropriate MODBUS status bits in Appendix B Table 17 will be activated to true This Port 1 communication failure can also be seen when using the NCS Configuration Software in the Monitor Process Data view
101. onding module position of the producer station 2 Incompatible Module Types Port 1 The corresponding module in the producer station is an input module but of the wrong data type such as an AOM expecting floating point data in the consumer station but a DIM transmitting Boolean data in the corresponding module position of the producer station RS485 wiring is incomplete or incorrectly connected Baud rate character format configurations for Port 2 Loss of a Communication Link to a 1 of the stations in the Peer to Peer system do not match Producer Station on Port 2 The producer station does not have Peer to Peer enabled on Port 2 RS485 wiring is incomplete or incorrectly connected T Baud rate character format configurations for Port 1 Loss of a Communication Link to a 0 of the stations the Peer to Peer system do not match Producer Station on Port 1 The producer station does not have Peer to Peer enabled on Port 1 94 Appendix C DBUS Integer Support NCS NET Concentrator System Appendix C Scaled Integers To support MODBUS Masters which prefer reading and processing variables as integers each PV is also accessible as a 16 bit integer For input modules the NCS Interface Module will convert the floating point input value to an integer This value can then be read and used by the MODBUS Master For output modules the MODBUS master will generate the scaled in
102. put A D Saturated Input Signal out of Linearized Range nm Channel not Used Channel Fail Appendix Table 9 DIM and ROM Channel Status Registers Bit Positions Bit Position Description LED Port Error Front end reset occurred FLASH failure SRAM failure EEPROM failure Channel not used channel failure NCS NET Concentrator System Appendix B Appendix Table 10 MODBUS Master Status Register Bit Positions BIT Position Description Troubleshooting A non supported function code was used An out of range register coil was requested Too many registers were requested The Response Timeout Setting is too short for the combination of baud rate query response length and slave response time There is a network problem Check baud rates and the address assigned to the slave Instead of returning an Exception Response to improper queries some slaves simply do not respond The schedule ini file contains one or more syntax error Check the Status Details to determine which line the error is on Exception Response one or more transfers returned a MODBUS exception code Use the Status Detail button on the MODBUS web page to determine which slave is returning the Exception Response Timeout one or more transfers were not responded to Bad Transfer Definition there are one or more mistak
103. put when a certain input is received Refer to the Custom Curve section of this manual for more information Custom Engineering Units The I O configuration web pages allow you to customize the process variable engineering units EGU The data can then be viewed on the Process Status page with the correct units NCS TIM NET Concentrator System Temperature Input Module TIM Module Figure 3 TIM Configuration Web Page NCS Ethernet MODBUS Module EEEE INDUSTRIES Modules Configure Temperature Input Module 3 The Interface Solution Experts Home Process Status VO Modules Interface Module Data Logger Security Logout Help Module 3 Temperature Input Module Current Channel 1 _ Channel Disabled Tag Fiter os0Hz 60Hz Broken Wire Detection RTD v Enabled E B Sensor Platinum 3850 Resistance 100 Connection 4Wie 1 Hold Last G Preset Predefined Value 2500 000 Lower Scaled Value Upper Scaled Value 1 Minimum Span 10 Deg C Lower Range Value 200 000 Upper Range Value 850 000 Capture Lower Capture Upper Enabled Load CSV Custom Engineering Units EGU Sensor Trimming Enabled Ambient Temp Input On Failure Trim Disable Hold Last gt Preset Predefined Value TIM Module Figure 4 TIM Configuration with NCS Config Nii NCS Confi
104. r Range Over Range 23 6mA Output On Failure Hold Last Trimming Disabled Response Time 50ms to 9096 of final value on a step input Output Damping Increases response time by adjusting filter time constant from 0 30 seconds Ripple Current 10mV peak to peak measured across a 250ohm load resistor Voltage 50mV peak to peak maximum Load Capability Current 0 10000hms source 42V maximum sink 1500ohms Voltage 0 5mA 2000 ohms minimum load Output Limiting Current output is guaranteed up to 21 6mA or 10 of full scale above the programmed full value and limits at 23 6mA Voltage output accuracy is guaranteed up to 10 5V or 5 of full scale above the programmed full value and limits at 11 0V Load Effect current outputs 0 0196 of span from 0 to maximum load resistance on current output 65 Performance Output Failure Mode continued Outputs are programmable to either hold last value or go to a pre defined value on error upon lost communication with the Interface Module or upon receiving invalid primary variable data Power Supply Power is supplied by the Interface Module 4W maximum Diagnostic Information Refer to Appendix B Table 8 Status and Fault Indicators One red green LED per channel indicates proper channel operation green or that the channel is in a fault condition red Ambient Conditions Operating Range 40 C to 85 40 F to 185
105. rails Snap the CPM onto the DIN rail to the right of any module within the NCS station then slide it along the rail until the DB25 connectors on the side of the CPM connect completely with the unit to its left The CPM can be installed at any position within a NET Concentrator System Power Connections After mounting it is time to power the CPM Attach 20 30Vdc power as shown in CPM Module Figure 16 The wire gauge requirement for NCS system modules is 12 28AWG Power Sourcing Parameters for General Locations Intrinsically Safe and Non Incendive Type N applications In accordance with IEC 61010 1 Annex H all models the input terminals must be connected to and or supplied from a certified energy limiting Class 2 or a Separate Extra Low Voltage S E L V power supply separated from all mains by double reinforced insulation Module Module Module Module Module Module Module Module 24Vdc Power Supply The Interface Solution Experts NCS CPM NET Concentrator System Power Module Specifications CPM Power Supply Module One Required Per NET Concentrator System Station if There Are More Than Two Input Output Modules Status and Fault Indicators Performance Inputs Power 20 30Vdc Output Power Provides power to up to eight NCS
106. ration without manual for more information saving changes Custom Engineering Units The I O configuration web pages allow you to customize the process variable engineering units EGU The data can then be viewed on the Process Status page with the correct units AOM Module Figure 3 AOM Configuration Web Page LI moore NCS Ethernet MODBUS Module INDUSTRIES Modules Configure Analog Output Module 1 The Interface Solution Experts Home Process Status 0 Modules Interface Module Data Logger Security Logout Help Module 1 Analog Output Module Current Channel 1 O Channel Disabled File Management Lower Scaled Value Upper Scaled Value Em Trimming Disabled Trim Enable Custom Engineering Units EGU Loop Test Commi Cancer The Interface Solution Experts 27 68 NCS AOM NET Concentrator System Analog Output Module AOM Module Figure 4 AOM Configuration with NCS Config 28 NCS Configuration Program V4 1 12 File Edit Communications Help D a N 592598 amp EC Ethene Modbus Interface Module not speci e Configuration Process Data ADM Analog Output 404 Module 1 AD Channel 2 AO Channel 3 AD Channel 4 H Analog Input 14 Module 2 a TIM Temperature Input TI4 Module 3 The Interface Solution Experts
107. rb power to the Interface Module server Removing power during the upgrade will corrupt the Interface Module s memory and the server will not boot up The Interface Solution Experts 28 NCS as MODBUS Slave NCS NET Concentrator System MODBUS Slave NCS as MODBUS Slave Each Interface Module is designed to be accessed using MODBUS RTU and or MODBUS TCP communication The section below supplies all of the information necessary to reference the MODBUS register map and program a generic third party MODBUS RTU master MODBUS RTU Support The two RS 485 ports on the Interface Module act as independent MODBUS RTU slaves masters or in Peer to Peer mode The MODBUS registers allow access to process variable data and status information See Appendix B for a complete list of available MODBUS registers In order to access the Interface Module MODBUS registers via MODBUS RTU you must ensure proper configuration of the MODBUS RTU port and the MODBUS master To use the Interface Module as a MODBUS slave the MODBUS RTU port s must first be configured with the MODBUS slave address baud rate parity character timeout and response delay Next you will need to configure the master which will query the NCS to use the same baud rate and character format as the Interface Module Finally the Master will need to be programmed with MODBUS register addresses to be polled and poll scheduling information Refer to the MODBUS Conf
108. rd LSW fist C Swapped MSW fisi Standard LSW fis V Swapped MSW frat MODBUS Inieger Scaling MODBUS Integer Scaling 7 User Detined Integer Scaling User Delined integer Scaling Zero fic 35 p 340 Zeto 4035 Fat Zero Lum p Ful imi 6555 Zero Lim F Ful Lied mx MODBUS 1 MODBUS 2 MODBUS 1 MODBUS 2 Mode ToFeer v Mode PeeToPee Mode PeerToPeer v Mode Peer ToPeer v MODBUS Addiers fi MODBUS Address 1 MOOBUS Address 2 MODBUS Addets 2 Baud 3500 Baud 3500 x Baud 9600 gt Baud 3600 Pany Stop s C N2 C 01 Pady Stop N2 C C 01 Panty Stop N2 Stop C N2 C 01 Character Detaut Chaacter Timeout Default Character Teneout z Character Timeout Detout z Respome Delay Response Delay Retponte Delay Delad Response Delap Delaut X Consumer Consumer Consumer Consumer Pitdicer s MDOBUS Producets MODBLUS Address g Producer s MODBUS Addiess 1 Producer s MODBUS Address 1 Response Timeout po Repone Response Timeout Response Teneout 100 Station identihcation Stahon Idectiication Staion Name EMMI Station Name Firmware Version Serial Number Vernon Serial Number MODBUS Floating Pont Word Order MODBUS Floating Point Word Order Standard LSW fest C Swagped MSW list Standard LSW fini V Swapped MSW first MODBUS I
109. rebooted and a different module type or module count modules be added or removed from a NCS is detected a bit will be set in the Configuration Status and additional stations can be added to a network at Register any time Modules Figure 1 NCS External modules and their Terminal Designations AOM CPM ROM CHANNEL 1 B CHANNELS CHANNEL 2 8 DE CHANNEL CHANNEL s DE 7 CHANNEL 4 E CHANNEL 2 o STATUS 12 12 12 12 POWER INPUT 20 30VDC 14 4 4 4 4 4 49 ps 134113 4113 41 asa Lt2n un 2n n 2n21212 CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 Ar CH1 2 CH3 CH4 5 CH6 CH7 CH8 CHANNEL 8 J E CHANNEL 5 cHANNEL 1 89 CHANNEL 2 B CHANNEL 2 E DE CHANNEL CHANNEL IB CHANNELS 8 CHANNEL 3 Ey CHANNEL 7 CHANNEL i CHANNEL 4 Py CHANNEL AIM DIM TIM The Interface Solution Experts 43 Hot Swapping I O Module Should an external Input Output Module need to be replaced you do not need to power down the Interface Module Instead simply remove the old module from the terminal base and snap in the new one Programming a New Module The Interface Module uses the configuration present in the new module If the new module has the same configuration as the one being replaced nothing else needs to be done If not the new module must be programmed using the directions in the configuration section Removing the Old Module For older units with two clips begin by tak
110. rent Ambient Temperature RTD RTD and Ohms Effect See Table 1 1 year 0 013 250 microamps nominal Effect on Reference 3 year 0 023 Power Supply Junction Compensation 5 year 0 029 Power is supplied by the 0 005 C C Thermocouple Interface Module 1 5W Relative Humidity 1 year 0 0084 maximum 0 95 non condensing 3 year 0 015 Linearization Capability RFI EMI Immunity 20V m 5 year 0 01996 Custom curve tables can be 220 1000MHz 1kHz AM Isolation 500Vrms configured with up to 128 when tested according continuous from channel to points using Internet to ENC6100 4 3 1996 channel from each channel Explorer web pages or Effect on RTD Ohms Input to case and from each PC based software 0 4 C 0 1 ohms maximum channel to terminals of other Input Filter Effect on Thermocouple attached NCS modules will Programmable for 50 or Millivolt Input 1 0 C 40 withstand 1000Vrms 60Hz noise rejection microvolts maximum dielectric strength test for one Diagnostic Information Common Mode Rejection minute with no breakdown Refer to Appendix B Table 7 100dB 50 60Hz from each channel to case N Mode Rejection and from each channel to Moce Tej terminals of other attached Status and One red green LED per 50dB typical 0 2V peak to NCS modules fon indicates oe peak 50 60Hz ndicators channel operation green Scan Dime The dme that the channel is in a fault Weight 589 g 20 7 oz required for t
111. s to use either method mentioned above to configure with your desired parameters Current Channel The TIM accepts four different temperature inputs and uses a separate channel for each Select the channel you wish to program Channel Disabled Checking this box will cause the TIM and its associated Interface Module to ignore the selected channel allowing you to use less than all four channels without receiving error messages Tag Name Assign tag names or descriptors to process variables The Process Status page will display the data next to the respective process variable tag These tags can also be read by the OPC Server and can therefore be used to access process data in the NCS when configuring an OPC client Input Configuration This programs the type of input that the TIM will receive Different measurement types require different parameters to be programmed When a measurement type is selected other parameters may become red indicating that these parameters must be programmed Input Ranging Allows you to either input or capture the upper and lower ranges that you want to have measured Trimming Each channel of the TIM can be trimmed with two data points within the selected zero and span measurement range Refer to Trimming section of this manual for more information The Interface Solution Experts 57 Ambient Temperature Checking this box causes the TIM to measure the terminal temperature and causes the att
112. side of the data link Free Channel Mapping Alternatively each NCS input output channel in a Peer to Peer System can be mapped assigned to any other channel within a system Send One Signal to Multiple Locations One channel can also be assigned to any number of other channels should multiple identical representations of an input or output signal be required at different locations Peer to Peer mode may be used on a single port leaving the other free for operation in Master or Slave mode Using both ports for Peer to Peer allows a failover mechanism to be used which provides for network redundancy For more information on each mode please see the relevant sections later in this manual Ethernet Peer to Peer Systems are accomplished using the EMM Interface Module combined with ICS Triplex ISaGRAF control software available from Moore Industries MODBUS RTU Peer to Peer Systems are configured via the EMM Interface Module internal Internet Explorer Web browser or using the Moore Industries software package called NCS Contig The Interface Solution Experts This Section Contains the following EMM Interface Module EMM Specifications EMM Dimensions EMM Terminal Designations Ethernet and MODBUS Interface Module NCS EMM NET Concentrator System Ethernet and MODBUS Interface Module EMM Interface Module The Ethernet and MODBUS Interface Module EMM provides both MODBUS TCP and RTU interfaces It replaces t
113. sponds to a single MODBUS query The format of a single entry consists of a comma separated list of eight required fields there are also two optional fields These fields are The Interface Solution Experts 32 Name A string that is used to identify the transfer The MODBUS Master status web page will list the transfers using this name Port This represents the MODBUS port on the Interface Module This is an integer value corresponding to a single physical MODBUS port the number 1 representing MODBUS Port 1 2 representing MODBUS Port 2 Interval The interval in milliseconds msec at which the query should be sent Slave Address The address of the slave device to which the query should be sent Function Represents function codes which are supported by the Interface Module shown below Code Description Read Coil Status Read Input Status Read Holding Registers Read Input Registers Force Single Coil Preset Single Register Force Multiple Coils Preset Multiple Registers UOUN 5 6 Slave Start The coil register on the slave device to be read written by the query For queries that involve a range of coils registers this value corresponds to the first coil register in that range This value is the source for reads and the destination for writes Count The number of coils registers to be read or written by the query Note For Function codes 5 and 6 the Count value
114. sub registers and provides a button to Accept Module Types which is used to tell the Interface Module the attached I O is correct c System Time Allows you to set the Interface Module to workstation time manually set the time or to configure it to use the time server d Modbus Allows you to set the Floating Point Word Order configure MODBUS RTU ports reset MODBUS Master Scheduler display a pop up window for MODBUS master transfer status and indicates any MODBUS errors If the floating point data displayed on your MODBUS Master appears incorrect switch the floating point word order e Web Data Display Allows you to adjust the rate at which the web server updates information and the precision decimal place it uses when displaying information f ISaGRAF You may start and stop ISaGRAF control view status and errors and clear retain variables 5 Data Logger The Data Logger screen allows you to configure and view the data logger of the Interface Module The Data Logger records information at a selected interval from specified input channels From the Data Logger page you can navigate to web pages where you can configure the data logger view the data logger status or retrieve the data log a Configure Data Logger This page allows you to configure start stop and view the status of the Data Logger With the Data Logger stopped the logged data can also be downloaded to a PC You can retrieve and download the data log
115. t 65535 OxFFFF 96 Data Conversion Integer data is unsigned The Float Zero input output lower range value is mapped to Scaled Integer Zero and the Float Full input output upper range value is mapped to Scaled Integer Full This range allows an integer representation of the entire range with some additional room for out of range values For process variables the Float Zero and Float Full values are taken from the Lower Range Value and the Upper Range Value unless scaling is enabled If scaling is enabled they are taken from the Lower and Upper Scaled Values As the variable goes out of range it is limited by the Scaled Integer Zero or Full Limit MODBUS Support Table 2 Settings used for the Float Zero and Float Full values Value Name Input Module Output Module Scaling Scaling Disabled Disabled Zero Float Input Zero Output Zero Scaling Zero Float Full Input Full Output Full Scaling Full For ambient temperature variables in the TIM the ambient operating range is used for the Float Zero and Full Thus Float Zero is 40 C and Float Full is 85 C The Float Zero and Float Full values are fixed and therefore they cannot be sub ranged per Table A 10 Input or Output Module Scaling MODBUS Support Table 3 ambient variables fixed Value Name Value Float Zero Float Full NCS NET Concentrator System Appendix C Input Modules To convert a Scaled Integer PV to a Float PV
116. t Modules the data in the MODBUS registers is written to each output channel The data can be accessed by the configuration software MODBUS RTU master MODBUS TCP server or web server The Interface Module continuously polls all connected modules Reading Primary Variables Process variables are read using MODBUS function code 3 or 4 Each 32 bit floating point process variable will be mapped to two MODBUS registers by default the lower numbered MODBUS register will hold the least significant word LSW and the higher numbered MODBUS register will hold the most significant word MSW of the 32 bit value For MODBUS Masters or clients that support swapped floating point the Interface Module provides a setting to change the default word order using the MODBUS properties page of the web server Each floating point variable is also mapped to a single 16 bit register as a scaled integer Refer to the Scaled Integers section for more information Reading Device Status Diagnostic data is read using MODBUS function codes 1 to 4 Each 16 bit status register will be one MODBUS integer register accessible using function codes 3 or 4 When using function codes 1 or 2 the 16 status register bits are mapped to 16 consecutive coils with the status register s least significant bit in the lowest addressed coil NCS as MODBUS Master NCS NET Concentrator System MODBUS Master NCS as MODBUS Master The two RS 485 ports on
117. tandard LSW fest Swapped MSW first MODBUS Integer Scaling Uset Defined Integer Scaling 280 pos Ful 5 440 Zero Limit Ful Limit 5535 MODBUS 1 MODBUS 2 Mode Peer v v MODBUS Address MODBUS Address 2 Baud 3500 X Baud 3500 X Patty Stop NT C N2 C On Pady Stop N1 C N2 Character Timeout Detault Character Timeout Default M Response Delay Defaut xi Response Delay Default X Consumer Consumer Producer s MODBUS Address fi Producer s MODBUS Address 1 Response Timeout us Response Timeout 100 NCS NET Concentrator System MODBUS Peer P2P Figure 2 Hook Up Diagram for a Single Station Pair Running Peer to Peer on Port 1 and MODBUS Peer to Host on Port 2 EMM Station 1 PC running MODBUS Master software E EMM ETHERNET MODBUS MODULE CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 5 PLANT bes NET Concentrator System CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 6 CHANNEL CHANNEL CHANNEL 7 CHANNEL a CHANNEL a CHANNEL 4 0 POWER 85 485 ETWERNET i RS 485 RS 232 Converter Data lt Data gt EMM Station 2 EMM ETHERNET MODBUS MODULE CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 5 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 6 Peer to Peer Link Port 1 CHANNE
118. te input channel types contact closure high range voltage or low range voltage Default Configuration NCS DIM Contact Closure Debounce Time None NCS DIM High Voltage Fail Response All Channels Hold NCS DIM Low Voltage Fail Response All Channels Hold Specifications Performance Input Ratings 24V 3 7mA internally powered Input Logic Threshold 8V low going 16V high going Input Logic Closed contact input yields logic 1 Isolation 500Vrms continuous from channel to channel from each channel to case and from each channel to terminals of other attached NCS modules will withstand 1000Vrms LED One red green LED per channel dielectric strength test for one Indicators indicates input state with red minute with no breakdown indicating open contact input from each channel to case Ambient Operating Range Conditions 40 to 85 C 40 F to 185 F Storage Range 40 to 85 C 40 F to 185 F Relative Humidity 0 95 non condensing RFI EMI Protection 20V m 920 1000MHz 1kHz AM when tested according to IEC1000 4 3 1995 Performance and from each channel to continued terminals of other attached NCS modules Scan Time 16ms Response Time lt 12ms with contact debounce disabled Power Supply Power is supplied by the Interface Module 3W maximum Diagnostic Information Refer to Table 17 Weight 493 g 17 4 oz DIM Discrete Voltage Input Module 8 Channels Up to
119. tect against network problems but not a problem with a producer Producer Redundancy Configuring the NCS such that the port 2 producer is different from the port 1 producer will protect against failure of the port 1 producer If something happens to the port 1 producer the failover mechanism will cause data to be consumed from the still intact port 2 producer This can be done with everything on a single network or with separate networks to also provide network redundancy Peer to Peer Software Configuration To configure a Peer to Peer network you may use the NCS Configuration Software Program NCS Config o the MODBUS configuration web page The Interface Module has two MODBUS ports that are independently configurable For each MODBUS port there are four required software configuration parameters for Peer to Peer configuration Mode The mode setting determines whether the MODBUS port is in Slave Master or Peer to Peer mode Each port may be individually configured for any of the modes of operation You must set the Modetothe same valuein all Interface Module stations of the Peer to Peer System MODBUS Address The address can be set independently for each port The allowed range for a MODBUS slave is 1 to 247 However the allowed range in Peer to Peer mode is 1 32 The user is responsible for assigning each Interface Module station in a given network with a unique MODBUS Address If both ports of the Interface Mo
120. teger and write it to the NCS Interface Module The NCS will convert this value to floating point and will use it to drive the output Default Integer Scaling Behavior Default behavior is to scale the PV value between the channel s Input Output Range or Scaled Range if Scaling is enabled in a channel and the Integer Range of 4096 0x1000 to 61440 0xF000 as per MODBUS Support Table 1 If a DCS does not support this integer range for example if they are limited to integers between 0 and 9999 then User Defined Integer Scaling should be used User Defined Integer Scaling NCS Interface Modules provide for User Defined Integer Scaling This allows the user to perform a system wide override of the values used in the conversion to and from Scaled Integer values The purpose of this is to accommodate MODBUS Register formats required by existing DCS and PLCs On the Configuration page of the NCS Configuration Software check the User Defined Integer Scaling check box This activates the User Defined Integer Scaling and deactivates the Default Integer Scaling Then enter the Zero Full and Limits to be used in the calculation MODBUS Support Table 1 Integer values used in the data conversion and their default values prior to Firmware Version 3 12 Value Name Default Value Scaled Integer Zero 4096 0x1000 Scaled Integer Full 61440 OxF000 Scaled Integer Zero Limit 0 0x0000 Scaled Integer Full Limi
121. tents of the hds folder This will prevent the resource s from being started when the Configuration Manager Service attempts to locate them but will not remove any already loaded into memory do this ISaGRAF must be either stopped and restarted or the Interface Module rebooted ISaGRAF Web Page The ISaGRAF web page shows the execution status of ISaGRAF including if it is running or stopped and any errors Clicking the Stop button will cause resource execution to be stopped and the entire ISaGRAF subsystem to be shut down Clicking the Start Button causes the ISaGRAF services to be restarted The Clear Retain Variables button The NCS will never delete retain variables except in response to this button being clicked However it will overwrite data if the resource number matches As a result if a resource is deleted from the system it s retain data may be left behind Then if a resource with a different number is downloaded there may not be enough room for the retain variables Clearing the Retain Variables removes this left over data making room for the new data The Interface Solution Experts 26 Upgrading Firmware and Web Pages As more options become available for the Interface Module you may want to upgrade the Web Server Follow the instructions below to perform this function CAUTION There is a possibility that updating the firmware could cause the file system to be formatted This will cause the w
122. this file Once imported each configuration s Target setting needs to be changed to CPMS regardless of which Interface Module you have Module Wiring Process data is accessed by using the I O Wiring feature of the Workbench Here you specify which I O modules are present and wire variables to each channel s PV or status value When selecting the I O modules keep the following in mind Use only devices which match the module type i e use Tim but not Tim_PV_Data The Module Parameter is a one based number ie the first module is module 1 When a resource is started it checks that the modules it expects match those which are actually present An error bit is set if there is a mismatch The Interface Solution Experts NCS NET Concentrator System Configuration Retain Variables Variables marked as retained in the dictionary are saved at the end of each execution cycle This feature is useful to store operating modes settings and PID tuning constants across NCS power cycles Stored data is identified by the programmer assigned Resource Number When a resource starts up it attempts to restore the retain variables If they are not found or the data does not match an error bit will be Set Also if there is no room to store the retain data an error will be set Removing Resources To remove a resource from an Interface Module you must FTP into the unit and delete all of the con
123. tion MODBUS USB N A USB connection reserved for future use NOTES 1 Terminal blocks can accommodate 14 22 AWG solid wiring 2 Your input power requirement will depend upon your unit s configuration The Interface Solution Experts NCS Configuration NET Concentrator System Configuration This Section Contains the following NCS System Configuration Configuring Ethernet Settings Interface Module Web Server PC Configuration Program Configuring MODBUS Ports Data Logger Security User Accounts Configuring System Time ISaGRAF Control Engine Upgrading Firmware and Web pages NCS NET Concentrator System Configuration NCS System Configuration Each station in an NCS system is configured separately Two methods can be used to configure the NCS Station the first is using Internet Explorer to access web pages served by the Interface Module the second is the PC based NCS Configuration Program Both configuration methods require an Ethernet connection to the Interface Module Configuring Ethernet Settings Configuring your Interface Module for your local area network LAN is the first step in this process Our Network Address Configuration NAC Client software will help you configure the Interface Module properly Begin by installing the NAC Client software onto your PC Installing the NAC Client To install the software insert the nterface Solution Configuration Tools and Installation Manuals CD into the
124. tion of the device it is the same string set by the NAC Client Note Wherever an invalid value is entered in a text box the invalid data will turn red as a visual indication of the illegal entry MODBUS Settings The controls in the lower portion of the screen are used to configure the MODBUS settings Refer to the MODBUS Configuration section for more information Configuration Figure 2 Interface Module Settings Screen liii NCS Configuration Program V4 1 12 Edk Communications Help Dee ses 0 Devices Ethernet Modbus Interface Module not spectied gt Station Identification Staion Name EMM Serial Number Fimware Version MODBUS Floating Point Word Order Standaed LSW fest MODBUS Integer Scaling User Defined Integer Scaling MODBUS 1 Mode MODBUS Address Baud Pasty Stop N2 Character Timeout Default Response Delay Default Coosumer Producers MODBUS Address Response Timeout 15 Reo NCS NET Concentrator System Configuration C Swapped MSW first Ful umi MODBUS 2 Mode MODBUS Address Baud Stop N1 C N2 Character T neout Dean 7 Response Delay Desa F Consumer Produces MODBUS Addes The Interface Solution Experts NCS NET Concentrator System Configuration Process Data To monitor process data click Monitor Process Data from the device tree or the main Interface Module s
125. to configure the channel with the immed values Modules Figure 7 Trimming Configuration on PC program 1 Point Trim C 2 Point Trim m Lower Trim Point Trim Point 200 Trim Li Gaium Es Upper Trim Point Trim Point 000 Trim Upper Captured Value 0 00 Tine The Interface Solution Experts 80 NCS I O NET Concentrator System I O Module File Management File Management The user can save configuration settings to a file using the Web Server or PC Configuration program This file can be used to backup configurations or for duplicating configurations on other channels modules or stations The Web Server can store channel settings only The PC Configuration program can store channel module and station settings The web server loads and saves files held in the cfg folder of the interface module s file system whereas the PC program stores files and accesses files from the local PC in user designated locations Note The file formats are incompatible with one another Web Server File Management To Save a File Set the parameters you wish to save as a file and click Commit Once you have done this click the Save File button and assign a name to the file In the window that appears click the Save button To Load a File To retrieve or reapply a saved configuration click the Load File button and select the correct file name In the window that appears cl
126. to when the monitored input goes out of range Loop Test This function allows you test the other instruments on the loop by setting the AOM to output a specific value After clicking Loop Test use the arrows to select the desired value and press Set Value to begin Saving Configuration Settings If you will be using a common configuration within your system you can create a configuration and save it to a file so that you can load it into another I O module Refer to the Saving Configuration Settings section of this manual for more information Output on Failure This section tells the AOM what to do if the Interface Module stops scanning data into it It will either maintain the last value Hold Last or jump to a predefined value that you specify Preset Predefined Value Output Scaling Output Scaling allows you to access the analog output process variable in a number range more meaningful to you than the actual mA or Volts output For example if the actual output range is 4 20mA set the scaled range to 0 100 you now write 0 to the process variable to get 4mA out and 100 to get 20mA out NCS AOM NET Concentrator System 9 Analog Output Module Trimming Each channel of the AOM can be trimmed Commit Cancel Buttons Click Commit when you with two data points within the selected zero and are finished selecting parameters to save the settings span output range Refer to Trimming section of this to memory Cancel ends your configu
127. ust be connected to a system safety earth ground before making other connections All input signals to and output signals from Moore Industries products should be wired using a shielded twisted pair wiring technique Shields should be connected to an earth or safety ground For the best shielding the shield should be run all the way from the signal source to the receiving device see Note below The maximum length of unshielded input and output signal wiring should be 2 inches Note Some of Moore Industries instruments can be classified as receivers AIM TIM etc and some can be classified as transmitters AOM ROM etc Hence your shield ground connections should be appropriate for the type of signal line being shielded The shield should be grounded at the receiver and not at the signal source Hot Swapable I O Modules Should an Input Output module need to be replaced simply program a new module remove the old module from the mounting base and snap in the new one For more specific instructions see Hot Swapping an I O Module the in O Modules Section of this manual CE Conformity Installation of any Moore Industries products that carry the CE certification must adhere to the guidelines as stated in order to meet the requirements set forth in the European EMC and Low Voltage Directives EN 61326 and EN 61010 Maintenance Moore Industries suggests a quick check for terminal tightness and general unit cond
128. ver into the pry slot open wire terminal and place wire The Interface Solution Experts 25 NCS AOM NET Concentrator System Analog Output Module Configuring the AOM The AOM can be configured using the web server contained within the Interface Module to which it is attached It can also be configured using the NCS PC Configuration Software For further details please see the Navigating the PC Program in the Configuration Section of this manual To configure the AOM you must first mount it to the Interface Module as described in Installing the I O Modules To access real time data using MODBUS commands instead of the web server see the MODBUS TCP Support section in the MODBUS chapter of this manual Note The AOM I O module is set to factory defaults to use either method mentioned above to configure with your desired parameters After mounting bring up the NCS configuration software by starting an Internet browser ona computer attached to the same network as the NCS and typing http followed by the IP address that the Moore Industries NAC Client software lists for your Interface Module Once you have accessed the NCS configuration software click on O Module then Configure Analog Output Module Configure the parameters listed on the screen and when you are finished press Commit The following sections describe parameters of the configuration when using web page configuration method The same parameters ca
129. word jumper was detected Default password file loaded Cycle power to clear the error Use NAC Client to reconfigure network settings and then reconfigure MODBUS Missing system configuration file Appendix Table 13 Data Logger Status Register Bit Positions BIT Position Description Troubleshooting 1 Data Logger failed to restore records There was a problem with non volatile storage from non volatile RAM Check the Clock Battery Fail bit in the System Time Substatus register The logger configuration file is either missing 0 Data Logger could not be initialized or was corrupted Click Update on the Configure Data Logger web page 92 NCS NET Concentrator System Appendix B Appendix Table 14 Time Subsystem Status Register Bit Positions BIT Position Description Troubleshooting 4 System time has been set to default Reboot and set the clock 3 System timed out waiting for response Verify the IP address of the time server being from time server used and that it accepts SNTP queries There is an error the Time Server field on 2 Could not resolve time server hostname the System Time webpage 1 SNTP system communications error Clock battery failed or clock mode 0 failed replace the clock battery or the clock module Replace the clock battery or the clock module Appendix Table 15 Battery Backup Module Status Register Bit Positions BIT
130. ww folder as well as saved tags and custom EGU to be lost In addition the BBRAM may be erased resulting in the loss of logger data and retained ISaGRAF variables It is highly suggested that the following steps be performed before an upgrade 1 Make a note of EGU and tags or upload the tags ini and egu ini files via FTP 2 Retrieve logged data 3 Be prepared to download the ISaGRAF resource If this is not possible then contents of the hds folder should be retrieved and stored 4 Make a note of any ISaGRAF variables stored in BBRAM which may be lost e g PID parameters etc In order to acquire the latest upgrade files contact the factory Generally these files are sent via email in a zip file that you may use to install and upgrade your system Configuration Table 2 Necessary Equipment for Interface Module Server Upgrade Device Item Description FTP Communication Software FTP client Installed Interface Module Server See Connecting the Interface Module Contact Moore Industries for more information Moore Industries Web Page Files Interface Module Administrator Level Username and Password Default username is Hoot and password is Password 27 NCS NET Concentrator System Configuration It is recommended that you disconnect your Interface Module from the LAN and use a crossover cat 5 cable to connect directly to the unit and t
131. ystems In addition to master and slave modes the RS 485 ports on NCS Interface Modules can be configured for Peer to Peer Mode In this mode the inputs on a producer station are automatically transferred to the outputs on one or more consumer stations Input failures and network disruptions cause the output to be driven with their programmed fail response hold last or go to a preset value Peer to Peer mode may be used on a single port leaving the other free for operation in Master or Slave mode Using both ports for Peer to Peer allows a failover mechanism to be used which provides for producer and or network redundancy Producer and Consumer In a Peer to Peer System a station can be a producer a consumer or both Producer The station has one or more Input Modules it produces data for other stations on the network to use Consumer The station has one or more Output Modules it consumes data from other stations on the network Producer and Consumer The station has a mixture of Input and Output Modules The inputs are producing data for other stations and the outputs are consuming data from another station For example if an NCS AIM system is connected via a Peer to Peer Network to a NCS AOM the NCS AIM system will be a producer and the NCS AOM System will be a consumer Note When configuring a Peer to Peer Network all stations must be configured with the same mode and bus properties i

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