NetComm User Manual
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1. E a i E C TriggerPad E 2 E a o TriggerPad TriggerPad I JI NetComm a 2 DeviceNet Trunk Line Single Channel Multi Operator Application The actual range available at any given site is dependent upon a number of RF related variables Structural components such as steel decking earth tunnels antenna placement and metal walls or equipment can effect the quality of RF transmissions Also radiation sources such as other radio systems high power switching and magnetic fields can also effect the quality of RF transmissions A site assessment should be performed at any site where any new RF control is to be installed Refer to the Placement section for details regarding radio issues site assessment and optimal antenna placement The NetComm 100 is housed in a sealed aluminum extrusion with flanges for panel mounting The sealed enclosure allows the NetComm to be mounted in a control case or externally where it may be exposed to weather A DeviceNet configuration commissioning tool such as Rockwell s RSNetWorx DeviceView or SST s Node Commissioning Tool is required to prepare the NetComm for service The NetComm conforms to the Predefined Master Slave Connection Set as presented in the DeviceNet specification In particular the NetComm participates as a slave device in the 1 0 Poll Command Response Message sequence The NetComm ignores any data in the Poll Command and considers it a trigger2. Rules Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Matric could void the user s authority to operate the NetComm 100 Matric 2099 Hill City Road Seneca PA 16346 814 677 0716 Matric www matric com NetComm 100 Manual v3 pub DeviceNet is a registered trademark of ODVA Copyright 2001 Matric Printed in USA 8 8 02
3. mapping Power indicator Network status indicator 900MHz one way radio with 8 channels Fragmented Explicit Messaging supported Operational range of 0 300 feet Remote antenna mount up to 30 feet Size 5 1 4 X 5 3 4 X 3 Inches Weight 1 Lb 10 Oz Five pin male mini connector Operational temperature 0 C to 70 C Storage temperature 402C to 852C DeviceNet Product Catalog Number 941 Typical specified range actual range is dependent upon conditions and transmitter specs APPLICATION A variety of handhelds are available for the NetComm 100 The Trig gerPad 100 includes four durable mechanical switches which provide tactile feedback and over 1 million cycle operational life The Trigger Pad 105 features eight membrane switches and a two digit LED display The TP 105 display can be used to set a value that is transmitted to the NetComm The value is simply an additional byte of data along with the switch states that is available at the NetComm for use by the De viceNet scanner for application programming Uses include setting a speed value a count or identifying what equipment the handheld can control TriggerPad handhelds are made of rugged molded plastic use durable switches over 1 million cycles and typically provide more than one month of battery life using standard AA batteries A risk assessment should be performed before implementing any new control application During risk assessments it should be noted that in ap
4. to return a response A poll response message containing four data bytes is sent from the NetComm slave to the scanner master in response to a poll command message The poll response message contains the state of the handset buttons the type of handset the battery status and a one byte value as detailed following field chart The state of the handheld buttons is given in a bitmap form The switch numbers of the bitmap correspond to the positions shown in the handset diagrams Poll Response Message Byte 0 Status bit 7 1 Low Battery in handheld bit 6 1 Receiving Data bit 5 not used bit 4 not used bit 3 not used bit 2 not used bit 1 not used bit O not used Byte 1 Button presses bit 7 Sw 8 bit 5 Sw 6 bit 4 Sw 5 bit 3 Sw 4 bit 2 Sw 3 bit 1 Sw 2 bit O Sw 1 Byte 2 Decimal numerical value 0 99 as shown on TP 105 display Byte 3 Remote type OOhex TriggerPad 100 O1hex TriggerPad 105 2 Ae ene O OO OO TP 105 IOO O O CONFI GURATI ON All configuration of the Network Communicator is performed via DeviceNet using a configuration device and explicit messages Definitions of the objects used to operate the NC100 are given below Once configured the handset data is retrieved from the NC100 during a poll command response sequence Identity Object Class 1 I nstance 1 The Identity Object is used to get information attributes about the NC100
5. Network Communicator NC100 Matric DESCRI PTI ON Add the convenience of wireless operator control to your DeviceNet system using a NetComm 100 base unit matric The NetComm 100 brings the Network Communicator 100 flexibility and productivity of MODULE ergonomic remote control to NETWORK es complex DeviceNet MODULE processes The NetComm 100 is a base radio that receives operator commands from a wireless handheld transmitter and makes them available as a DeviceNet object Using the NetComm 100 and a TriggerPad handheld an operator can interact with a DeviceNet system at a typical separation of 300 feet This product is ideal for interactive systems system maintenance and automated processes that require occasional manual override Wireless Operator Control i fl ti de TriggerPad NetComm Trunk Line fa Terminator VO BLOCK An m NODE SCANNE R NODE MOTOR CONTROL SENSOR NODE NODE SPECI FI CATI ONS Standard DeviceNet node Configuration using DeviceNet Rugged aluminum enclosure Panel mount flange Supports a variety of Matric handstations 16 bit CPU with CPU watchdog Baud rate 125K 250K 500K Powered by 11 24VDC 5 DeviceNet Power consumption 66A at 11VDC worst case In range Out of range indicator for site
6. These attributes are read only Attribute 1 Attribute 2 Attribute 3 Attribute 4 Attribute 5 Vendor ID This attribute contains Matric s ODVA vendor identification number 229 Device Type This attribute contains the ODVA device profile assigned to the NC100 The NC100 is considered type 24 Human Machine Interface Product Code This is the part number of the NC100 The Matric part number is 500 0941 and the product code is 941 Revision This attribute shows the version of this NC100 unit Two bytes are used to contain the digits before and after the decimal place ie Revision 1 1 Name This attribute contains the ASCII characters of the product name NetComm 100 DeviceNet Object Class 3 Instance 1 The DeviceNet Object is used to get and set data pertaining to how the NC100 interfaces with the DeviceNet network Attribute 1 MAC ID This attribute contains this unit s unique address on the DeviceNet It must be a value from 0 63 and the default setting as shipped is 63 Attribute 2 Baud Rate This value sets the baud rate of the NC100 and should match the baud rate of the network The codes used to specify the baud rate are shown below The default baud rate is 125K baud 0 125K baud 1 250K baud 2 500K baud Assembly Object Class 4 Instance 1 The Assembly Object collects the handset data used in the Poll Response Message These attributes are read only Attribute 3 Handset Data This attribute c
7. eiver at a level exceeding the rejection capability of the receiver The effective rejection capability of the NetComm is dependent upon RF factors that vary from application to application The rejection capability in a par ticular application may be determined through trial and error or through a comprehensive site assessment A site assessment should be performed before any new radio system is introduced into an operating environment A thorough site assessment of an area will discover active radio frequencies that could lead to con tention and their sources For optimal performance the antenna for the NetComm should be mounted vertically away from solid objects and in the most visible line of sight from the normal transmitting area THEORY OF OPERATION The Network Communicator involves three basic components The first component is a Radio Module that receives switch state mes sages from a handheld transmitter The Processor forms the switch data into DeviceNet Objects that are made available via a DeviceNet Interface TriggerPad Handheld Transmitter EN Switch State Processor Switch State Messages Transmission of Switch State Messages Switch State Messages DeviceNet Interface NetComm Unit DeviceNet Objects DeviceNet APPROVALS The NetComm 100 has been tested and found to comply with the limits for an intentional radiating device pursuant to Part 15 of the United States FCC
8. ndName Matric Limited Inc ProdType 24 ProdTypeStr HMI ProdCode 941 MajRev 1 MinRev 1 ProdName Netcomm 100 Catalog 500 0941 I10_ Info Default 0x0001 Poll Only Pollinfo 0x0001 Poll Only 1 Default Input Input 1 Default Output Output Input1 4 0 1 Input1 6 20 04 24 01 30 3 Data Input No Output EDS File continued Output1 0 0 1 Output1 6 20 04 24 02 30 3 No Output ParamClass Maxlnst 3 Descriptor 0 CfgAssembly 0 Params Parami O 6 20 03 24 01 30 01 0 8 1 Macla Node Address 0 63 63 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Param2 0 6 20 03 24 01 30 02 0x0002 8 1 Baud Kbps Bit Rate 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EDS File continued Param3 0 6 20 64 24 01 30 01 0 8 1 Rx Channel Channel Value 0 7 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EnumPar Param2 Enumeration Text for Baud Rate 125 KB 250 KB 500 KB INDICATORS The NC100 provides three diagnostic L E D indicators The L E D are labeled Module Network and I O The behavior of these indicators conforms to DeviceNet and is described below Refer to The DeviceNet Communication Model and Protocol Chapter 8 for complete details regarding DeviceNet states and indicators Module I ndicator In general this indicator shows the status of the NC100 uni
9. ne and has connections to other nodes Connection Flashing Red One or more I O connections Time Out have timed out Critical Link Failure Red The device has detected an error that has rendered it incapable of communicating on the network Communication Faulted Flashing Red Green The device has detected a Network Access error and has received an Identify Communication Faulted Request Long Protocol message INSTALLATION The NetComm 100 can be bolted directly to a control panel using the mounting flanges See the diagram below for mounting dimensions Antenna bosco 4 4 1 16 i 9 2 44 4 75 See Detail A for mounting hole dimensions i p j 1 16 y y e 5 66 Mi 1 38 1 53 1 44 gt 0 66 gt 0 75 4 16 i 0 75 Detail A Tra S The NetComm 100 provides a sealed male pins mini style connector that complies with the physical standards for DeviceNet connectors A DeviceNet tap is used to interface to the DeviceNet trunk line The pinout for the connector is shown below Drain V CAN_H CAN_L akon f lt PLACEMENT The NetComm 100 is an FSK radio receiver that operates in the 902 928 MHz band Eight channels are provided for separation in adjacent applications Multiple transmitters may be active on separate channels so long as an adjacent channel s signal does not enter the rec
10. ontains the 4 bytes of data in the same structure described as the Poll Response Message Parameter Object Class 15 Instance 1 The Parameter Object contains configuration information required by a DeviceNet product This object is used by the NC100 to configure the radio channel used to communicate with a handset Attribute 1 RF Channel This attribute is the radio channel used to communicate with a handheld transmitter When used with a TriggerPad handheld it should be set to a value from 0 7 that corresponds to the handset being used Vendor Specific Object Class 100 Instance 1 The Vendor Specific Object contains information used by the NC100 This is an optional object and is included in this manual for reference purposes only Attribute 1 RF Channel This attribute is the radio channel used to communicate with a handheld transmitter Attribute 2 Temperature Fahrenheit This is the internal temperature of the NC100 This reading is not calibrated Attribute 3 Temperature Celsius This is the internal temperature of the NC100 This reading is not calibrated Electronic Data Sheet EDS File The EDS file for the NC100 is available on the Matric web site or can be emailed upon request It is printed here for your convenience File DescText Eds File for Netcomm 100 CreateDate 10 19 2000 CreateTime 14 25 07 ModDate 11 07 2000 ModTime 10 17 26 Revision 1 0 Device VendCode 229 Ve
11. plications that require emergency stop a different model of remote control or a different emergency stop method pull cord light curtain etc should be employed The Network Communicator employs 900 MHz radios that support 8 channels so that multiple independent systems can be implemented in relatively close proximity with one another as shown below Refer to the Placement section of this manual for further details regarding RF proximity issues TriggerPad TriggerPad on Channel X on Channel Y i I NetComm NetComm bl 1 bo on Channel X MM f on Channel Y DeviceNet Trunk Line L dT Multi Channel Multi Operator Application EEEE HEEE The NetComm 100 supports an open RF messaging scheme that simply responds to messages that provide the required header and CRC RF messages that are received simultaneously cannot be interpreted and are ignored This approach provides a high degree of data integrity and flexibility but does not guarantee message reception or discrimi nate between the sources of received messages Consequently the NetComm 100 suitable for multi operator applications but does not provide the continuously maintained RF link required for emergency stop applications a E a o
12. t itself For This State The LED is To Indicate No Power Off There is no power applied to the device Device Operational Green The device is operating in a normal condition Device In Standby Flashing Green The device needs commissioning due to configuration missing incomplete or incorrect Minor Fault Flashing Red The device has a recoverable fault Unrecoverable Fault Red The device has an unrecoverable fault and may need to be replaced Device Self Testing Flashing Red Green The device is in self test 1 O Indicator In general this indicator shows the status of communication between the NC100 unit and the handheld transmitter For This State The LED is To Indicate I O Inactive Off Not used Green The NC100 is receiving data from a handset Flashing Green The NC100 is not receiving data from a handset Flashing Red Not used Red Not used Flashing Red Green Not used Network I ndicator In general this indicator shows the status of the communication link between the DeviceNet network and the NC100 unit For This State The LED is To Indicate No Power Not Off There is no power applied to Online the device or the device has not yet completed power up testing Online Not Flashing Green The device is online but has Connected no connections to other nodes Link OK Green The device is onli
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