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1. example if 3 is i TI Digital Paralysis Seconds selected then each JIL Pulsed Paralysis Seconds message will be i Seconds transmitted three Eo i Minutes times The time ARE Pulsed Inputs between each wo SetPoints SE will be gt Iie random time Ge 0 5 and 4 Comm Port 1 Selected seconds The valid choices for this option are 1 5 E Series Configuration Utility 4 8 Programming Configurations to Modules E Series Configuration Utility Unit Name 505 To programme a module e Connect the cable from the PC s serial port to the 505U serial port see 3 5 4 for cable connections e From the Utilities menu select Serial Port Setup Page 36 December 2008 User Manual e Select the appropriate serial port COM1 COM4 e Select the unit to be configured from the left hand menu e Click on the Program Unit button You will be asked to confirm if the module already has a different system or unit address Each module will need to be programmed individually 4 9 Loading Configuration from a Module Care should be taken when loading a configuration from a module It is easy to lose the system address and unit address We suggest that you first view the system address and unit address you can do this via the Unit Options menu Note these addresses before loading the configuration When you upload the configuration the program will check if you want to load the addresses f
2. 5 1 aligned such that the cable comes out of the top of the module The BU 5 1 can be mounted in any direction The enclosure lid can be rotated 3 5 Input Signal Connections 3 5 1 Digital Pulse Inputs Digital and pulse inputs share the same input channel Each input is connected between the DIN connector and COMMON Inputs can be voltage free contacts NPN transistor switches or a voltage signal ON lt 1 volt DC OFF gt 2 volts DC DIN1 _DIN2 NPN GND Inputs can be voltage free contact or open collector transistor Inputs do not have any surge protection If the sensor or switch is mounted a long way from the 505U module external isolation such as a relay may be required for surge protection Page 28 December 2008 User Manual 1 Shaft Encoder Connections COUNT PHASE 1 DIRECTION PHASE 2 INCREMENTAL SHAFT ENCODER QUADRATURE SHAFT ENCODER 3 5 2 Analogue input The analogue input has a positive and a negative terminal and may be placed at any point in the current loop as long as neither input rises more than 15V above COMMON or ground A 12 VDC 20mA supply is provided for powering analogue loops both 505U E and 505U B modules The analogue loop may be powered from the internal supply or may be externally powered ANALOG SUPPLY Aw Al oer GND LOOP POWERED TRANSDUCER EXT POWERED TRANSDUCER Loop powered transducers must be suitable for low volta
3. Unit Options Help Unit Name 505 2 11 8 Delete Unit Unit Details Communications Unit Name boezm Program Unit Load Unit Qh veny Unit M Unit Address 27 Firmware Version Unit Add 11 Ch Addi e GEESS SE 7 Read Inputs Tone Reversals Comm Port 1 Selected Mersion 1 10 Build 25 Unit Type 505 2 Y Each 505U has a unit address and a secondary address Up to eight 505U modules can use the same system address If you enter the same unit address for more than one 505U the configuration software will automatically increase the secondary address The default description of a 505U module is 505 2 10_1 where 10 is the unit address and 1 is the secondary address If a unit address of 10 is chosen for another 505U module it will have a default description of 505 2 10 2 For small systems select a unique unit address for each 505U module MAN_505_1 8 DOC Page 31 505U Radio Telemetry Module 4 1 I O Mapping ad gt DO1 DIN1 from 14 EEN AN gt e 1050 gt AO2 AIN from 14 per the 105U manual 14 In the following example a digital input at a 505U is mapped to DO1 of 105U 13 The 4 Ger gt AO1 AIN from 14 analogue inout of the 505U is mapped to AO2 of the same module DO3 SP inv from 14 The setpoint status of the 505U is mapped inverted to DO3 of 105U 14 using 105U 13 as a repeater The 505U AI is
4. also mapped to AO1 of this module That is the AI is mapped twice The mapping configuration for the 505U would be D E Series Configuration Utility Iof x File View Utilities Unit Options Help DIN1 105 143 DOTI Z N AMN 105 143 AQT2 KR Z Y SETPOINT 105 1 4 DOT3 105 143 505 2414 eg gt UE ZN ANI 105 144 ADTI 105 143 i Gr Update imes Y Sensitivities D Pulsed Inputs SetPoints Unit Details D Mapping Configuration Ce From_ Input To Destination At Output Setpoint 1 fi 05 1 4 Digital Output 3 I Invert Input Originating O _ Destination Unit M Destination 10 Ay Analogue Input 1 7 Unknown Unit Ay Analogue Output 1 TL Digital Input 1 TL Digital Input 2 Battery Low Setpoint 1 JIL Pulsed Input 1 Count JUL Pulsed Input 2 Count Analogue Output 2 M1 Digital Output 1 Via Repeaters TL Digital Output 2 TI Digital Output 3 1 4105 143 gt TI Digital Output 4 JU Pulsed Output 1 2 None z 3 None z fal Page 32 December 2008 User Manual 4 2 Update Transmission Times Each input signal has an update Tee x time If a change has not Fie View Utilities UnitOptions Help occurred for this input within Example this time then a transmission is Re D Unit Type 505 2 set for this input after the update eg time has expired Ea
5. antenna A unity gain dipole is the normal antenna for use on unlicensed channels As it does not provide any gain then the power transmitted from the antenna will be the same as the power out of the module Dipole antennas are available with a BNC connector for direct mounting on the 505U module or with coaxial cable for mounting away from the module Dipole antennas should be mounted vertically at least 1 metre away from a wall or mast For marginal radio paths the following lengths are the recommended maximum for the coaxial cable to the dipole antenna RG58 10 metres RG213 25 metres Note that this applies to marginal paths only if the radio path has a strong radio signal then longer lengths of cable and hence more cable loss can be tolerated If more than 25 metres of cable is required for a marginal path installation then a low loss cable such as RG9913 or a higher gain antenna should be used DIPOLE AERIAL RS SSS _VAHHAA WNN SSS EAN SSS EY SE COAXIAL CABLE SEAL CONNECTORS WITH 3M 23 TAPE Witte SURGE DIVERTER STRESS REDUCTION LOOP EARTH CONDUCTOR GND a SHOULD BE 16mm MAX COAXIAL CABLE LENGTHS RG58 10m RG213 20m EARTH STAKE IF GROUND CONDITIONS ARE POOR INSTALL MORE THAN ON STAKE INSTALL AERIAL ABOVE LOCAL OBSTRUCTIONS The 505U can produce 500mW of radio power when an external 12VDC supply is used but only 250mW of power with internal batteries This power may b
6. good idea to set the update time to less than half of the reset time Then the 105U must fail to receive two consecutive update messages it is possible to miss one update message because of random noise but two consecutive failures means that there is a system failure For example if you wish to have a failure alarm within 10 minutes of a system failure set the output reset time at the 105U to 10 minutes and the update time at the 505U to 4 5 minutes MAN_505_1 8 DOC Page 13 505U Radio Telemetry Module 2 4 How to Design a Remote Monitoring System 2 4 1 Achieving reliable radio transmission A system can theoretically have an unlimited number of 505U modules but in practice the number is limited by the amount of radio traffic on one frequency in the system When a radio channel becomes unreliable because of radio traffic then a second radio channel must be used to increase the size of the system This limit is not a function of the number of modules but the number of radio messages A system comprises 505U and 105U modules each can transmit input signals The 105U can hear other radio messages and will hold off transmitting a message until the radio channel is clear The 505U module cannot and there is a possibility that an individual transmission will clash with another transmission and both transmissions will be corrupted This possibility increases as the density of transmissions increases Configuring the re transmit featur
7. grounded or floating supplies are acceptable however positively grounded supplies must not be connected The 505U connects the negative supply COMMON to ground Connect the external supply as per the following diagram EXT 500mA SUPPLY 505U 11 15 VDC GND EXT 500mA SUPPLY BATTERY SE CHARGER 12V BATTERY 3 4 2 Internal Battery Power To install internal batteries remove the module cover by unscrewing the four screws on the front panel Two battery options may be installed e 3 x lithtum AA 1 5V batteries e g Energiser L91 e 3x alkaline AA 1 5V batteries type Duracell MN1500B4 Eveready E91 or equivalent Lithium batteries would normally be used where the module is likely to experience temperature extremes Lithium batteries can operate down to 40 C An optional external battery pack Model BU 5 1 using 6 x AA Batteries of either the above types can be used with internal batteries installed or not Caution Never mix two types of battery Lithium amp Alkaline always replace a full set of batteries Page 26 December 2008 User Manual Configuration of the module will not be lost when batteries are removed so no special procedure is required when replacing batteries 3 4 3 Battery Pack BU 5 1 The BU 5 1 can be installed underneath the 505U or beside it The BU 5 1 uses the same type of enclosure as the 505U and is mounted in the same way The BU 5 1 has a cable tail which p
8. recommended for 505U B versions as it will significantly reduce the life of the batteries MAN_505_1 8 DOC Page 39 505U Radio Telemetry Module To do radio path testing refer to the 105 User Manual Firmware Version The feature will display the firmware software version of the 505U module Page 40 December 2008 6 SPECIFICATIONS General EMC approval Radio approval Housing T O amp Power Connection LED indication Operating Temperature Power Supply External Battery supply Internal Battery supply MAN_505_1 8 DOC EN55022 CISPR 22 CLASS B EN 50082 1 I ETS 300 683 AS 3548 EN 300 220 AS 4268 2 AUST RFS29 NZ 160 x 64 x 36mm IP66 Weatherproof bayonet connector Conxall 6282 7SG 522 Transmit Operation OK Configuration mode Reading analogue 40 to 60 degrees C 11 5 15 0 V DC 3 x AA 3 5V Lithium 3 x AA 1 5V alkaline External battery pack optional User Manual 89 336 EEC 405 490 Mhz 10 500 mW 472 Mhz 100 mW EIRP 458 Mhz 500 mW EIRP Industrial grade painted aluminium Suitable for 0 75 mm conductors Matching female part supplied with unit Overvoltage reverse power protected Eveready L91 or equivalent Duracell MN1500B4 or equiv 3 5 5 VDC Page 41 505U Radio Telemetry Module Current Drain Analogue loop supply Low Battery voltage status Radio Transmitter Frequency Synthesised Transmitter Frequency configurable range Transmi
9. to the 505U the module does not revert to sleep mode and the power consumption is considerably increased These periods should be minimised if you are using a battery pack Page 18 December 2008 User Manual 3 HARDWARE INSTALLATION WARNING 110 220 240V mains power must NOT be connected to any input terminal of the 505U module The 505U module is housed in a weatherproof enclosure with external power and input signals connected via a weatherproof connector at the bottom of the module Wires of up to 0 75 sqmm may be connected by soldering to the female connector supplied with the unit The antenna coaxial cable connector is a BNC at the top of the module Care should be taken to ensure that this connection remains weatherproof as the ingress of water will decrease radio performance If necessary wrap the connection with weatherproofing tape Before installing a new system it is preferable to bench test the complete system as configuration problems are easier to recognise when the system units are close together Following installation poor communications can be caused by e Incorrectly installed antennas e Radio interference on the same channel e Obstructions in the radio path e Radio path too long If the radio path is a problem higher performance antennas or a higher mounting point for the antenna may help Alternately use a 105U module as a repeater The foldout sheet 505U Installation Guide is included with the produ
10. transmission x number of radio transmissions per day There is no additional power required for digital inputs Where the BU 5 1 battery pack is used these figures can be used to determine the expected battery life A BU 5 1 with new batteries has a capacity of 1 7 amphours 1700 mAHr If two BU 5 1 s are connected the second pack provides an additional 1200 mAHr Example An application has one digital input one pulse input and one analogue input It is powered by a single BU 5 1 battery pack Each radio message is configured to transmit two times The total power consumed power for transmissions power for analogue loop supply pulse input quiescent Power for radio transmissions The configuration parameters and estimated activity data for each input are Digital input Update time off state 1 day Update time on state 15 minutes Input is expected to be on twice per year for 4 hours No of change messages per year 2 twice per year 2 on to off and off to on 4 Page 16 December 2008 User Manual No of off update messages per year 364 approximately No of on update messages per year 2 twice per year 16 4 hours 15 min update 32 Total messages for digital input 4 364 32 400 Pulse input Update time 1 day Sensitivity 50 Average pulse rate is 1 pulse per hour with peak rate of 20 per hour for 10 hours three times per year No of change messages normal rate 0 t
11. 505U Radio Telemetry Module User Manual 505U Radio Telemetry Module ELPRO Technologies Pty Ltd 9 12 Billabong Street Stafford QO 4053 Australia Tel 61 7 33528600 Fax 61 7 33528677 Email sales elprotech com Web www elprotech com MAN_505_1 8 DOC Page 505U Radio Telemetry Module Thank you for your selection of the 505U module for your telemetry needs We trust it will give you many years of valuable service ATTENTION Incorrect termination of supply wires may cause internal damage and will void warranty To ensure your 505U enjoys a long life double check ALL your connections with the user s manual before turning the power on Page 2 December 2008 User Manual WARNING l For 505U modules a radio licence is not required in most countries provided the module is installed using the antenna and equipment configuration permitted Check with your local 505U distributor for further information on regulations 2 For 505U modules operation is authorised by the radio frequency regulatory authority in your country on a non protection basis Although all care is taken in the design of these units there is no responsibility taken for sources of external interference Some delay in the operation of outputs may occur during periods of interference Systems should be designed to be tolerant of these delays 3 To avoid the risk of electrocution the antenna antenna cable serial cables and all terminals of th
12. B antenna In countries where there are no unlicensed radio channels a radio licence may be required each time the product is used Please contact one of our worldwide distributors for further information To extend radio range 105U modules can be used as repeaters Up to five repeaters can be configured for each input to output link The configuration is done at the 505U module where the input signal is no additional configuration is required at the 105U modules The transmitted radio message will include the address of repeater modules modules with these addresses will re transmit the messages MAN_505_1 8 DOC Page 7 505U Radio Telemetry Module 1 5 Configuration Each module must be configured before it can be used Configuration is performed using a PC or a laptop computer connected to the module via the internal RS232 port on the 505U 505U configuration software is required and is provided with each order Configuring a module requires the entering of input mappings and setting operating parameters for each input An input mapping links an input signal to an output channel at a remote module or a destination address An input mapping is entered for each input signal external and internal which is used Page 8 December 2008 User Manual 2 OPERATION 2 1 Normal Operation Once configured using the 505U configuration software the 505U module will normally be in sleep mode to conserve power D
13. IONS tement 41 7 WARRANTY meet 44 MAN_505_1 8 DOC Page 5 505U Radio Telemetry Module 1 OVERVIEW The 505U radio telemetry module is an economical solution for the remote monitoring of process signals The 505U can connect to digital pulse or analogue signals from process transducers and transmit these signal values by radio Although the 505U is intended to be simple in its application it also provides many sophisticated features This manual should be read carefully to ensure that the modules are configured and installed to give reliable performance The 505U uses the 105U module as a receiver or repeater If you have not used 105U modules before please read the 105U User Manual prior to reading this manual The 505U module is a monitoring only unit that is it will only accept input signals and does not provide output signals The 505U has an internal radio transmitter it does not have a receiver to receive messages from another module The 505U transmits the value of an input signal whenever the signal changes and also after a pre configured time Each transmission message includes error checking to confirm the validity of the message At each transmission the 505U may be configured to repeat the transmission several times to ensure that the transmission is received correctly This is important if the radio path is marginal that is the radio signal is not strong or if there is a lot of radio traffic on the radio channel which
14. ases so do cable losses There are several types of antennas suitable for use on unlicensed frequency channels It is important that the antenna is chosen carefully to avoid contravening the maximum power limit on the unlicensed channel if in doubt refer to an authorised service provider Connections between the antenna and coaxial cable should be carefully taped to prevent ingress of moisture Moisture in the coaxial cable is a common cause for problems with radio systems as it greatly increases the radio losses We recommend that the connection be taped with a vulcanising tape such as 3M 23 tape with a secondary layer of PVC insulating tape Where antennas are mounted on elevated masts the masts should be effectively earthed to avoid lightning surges Surge suppression devices are recommended if lightning surge problems are likely in the installation area If the antenna is not already shielded from lightning strike by an adjacent earthed structure a lightning rod may be installed above the antenna to provide shielding Whip antenna A whip antenna is a small rubber coated antenna designed to connect directly to the 505U BNC connector It is suitable for applications up to 25 of the maximum distance for the power level Although the antenna has a negative gain the power transmitted by the antenna is less than that produced by the module it is easy to use and low cost MAN_505_1 8 DOC Page 21 505U Radio Telemetry Module Dipole
15. ch input 505 2414 signal has its own timer when Eq Mappings a transmission occurs for this gt UpdateTimes input either a change elei Analogue Input 1 transmission or an update SetPoints heiser S NS See A igital Input 1 Off 00 00 10 00 transmission the timer is reset Unit Details Tl Digital Input 2 On 00 00 10 00 to zero Ifthe timer reaches the Tl Digtal input 20 00 00 10 00 Update Time value then a imi Battery Low On 00 00 10 00 update transmission occurs Battery Low Off 00 00 10 00 Setpoint 1 On 00 00 10 00 Digital inputs both external Setpoint 1 Off 00 00 10 00 inputs and internal have a I Pulsed Input 1 Count 00 00 01 00 separate update time for their J Pulsed Input 2 Count 00 00 01 00 off state and on state This allows the input to be reported Comm Port 1 Selected differently depending on its state If the digital input is an alarm then a user may wish the input to be updated more frequently when in the alarm state than when not in the alarm state The analogue input and pulsed inputs only have one update time value Valid values are 10 seconds to 120 hours If less than 10 seconds is entered the value will default to 10 seconds If zero is entered then there will be no update transmissions for this input D E Series Configuration Utility 4 3 Digital Inputs File View Utilities Unit Options Help Apart fiom update times E Et Eere UniPanete D s urs hits s
16. ct with more detailed information in the following sections MAN_505_1 8 DOC Page 19 505U Radio Telemetry Module 3 1 How to mount the 505U The 505U module is housed in an IP66 weatherproof aluminium enclosure To mount the 505U remove the four screws in the top plate and carefully remove the cover The two mounting holes should now be visible MOUNTING HOLE a RADIOTELEMETRY 7 MODULE It is important to effectively earth the unit to help prevent radio noise and static electricity damage The preferred method is to earth the module using the mounting screws to connect to an earthed surface If this is not possible use an earth lug in the mounting screw connection and secure the other end of the wire to a good earth 3 2 Antenna Installation The 505U module will operate reliably over large distances The distance that may be reliably achieved will vary with each application depending on the type and location of antennas the degree of radio interference and obstructions such as hills or trees to the radio path Where it is not possible to achieve reliable communications a 105U module may be used to receive Page 20 December 2008 User Manual the message and re transmit it This module is referred to as a repeater This module may also have input output I O signals connected to it and form part of the I O network An antenna must be connected to each 505U module using the BNC female connector that protrudes thoug
17. e transmission of each message several times will increase the chance of each message being received successfully but will increase the overall density of radio traffic For large systems a compromise is required between the number of re transmissions and the update times for each input High priority inputs should have shorter update times than lower priority inputs The peak transmission density should be calculated for large systems These values are calculated by determining the number of transmissions from inputs changing value and the number of update transmissions per hour The probability of success for an individual message depends on the transmission density and the number of re transmissions for each message This is shown in the following graph Probability of successful transmission 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 Transmissions 20 per message 10 Fel 0 2 0 1000 2000 3000 a 3 Messages Per Hour 4 5 This assumes that the radio path is reliable and that there is no other radio users on this radio channel If intermediate repeaters are used then each repeated message should be counted as another message Page 14 December 2008 User Manual We suggest that you use two transmissions per message with a higher number for a small number of high priority inputs In addition to the above comments you need to consider the affect of re transmi
18. e 505U module should be electrically protected To provide maximum surge and lightning protection the module should be connected to a suitable earth and the antenna antenna cable serial cables and the module should be installed as recommended in the Installation Guide 4 The 505U module is not suitable for use in explosive environments without additional protection MAN_505_1 8 DOC Page 3 505U Radio Telemetry Module 505U Radio Telemetry Module USER MANUAL 1 OVERVIEW eneen 6 1 1 AVAILABLE NIODEWS 220 2185 caste vantesdeansiceacettnstancecutes eaahaqiseneasieesaseaicenaneech ant cneeee 6 1 2 INPUT SIGNALS eg eg te ee 6 1 3 POWER SUPPLY EE 7 1 4 RADIO NEE leg 7 1 5 CONFIGURATION EE 8 2 OPERATION seseina aeaa Eege 9 2 1 NORMAL OPERATION ee a ces csc a uschegaber es BS omaete 9 2 2 WHAT INFORMATION IS TRANSMITTED OVER THE RADIO cccceseeeseeeeeseeeeenaees 9 2 3 HOW OFTEN IS THE INPUT INFORMATION SENT BY RADIO 0 0seeeeeeeeteeeneeeeees 9 2 3 1 Digital ee 10 2 3 2 PIS I DULS eene Ee Eet 10 2 3 3 ee ee 11 2 3 4 S tpoint tele EE E oa i 13 2 3 5 Low Battery Voltage Alans EE 13 2 3 6 Communications Fanure steel aid visiele nee env ean iesinied a 13 2 4 How TO DESIGN A REMOTE MONITORING SYSTEM cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetteeeaaeeeees 14 2 4 1 Achieving reliable radio transmission cccscceeecseeeeeeeeeeeeetteeeteeeeeeeenes 14 2 4 2 How far will the radio transmit cccssseseeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeceeseeseee
19. e boosted to 500mW by using a higher gain antenna 3dB such as a 3 element Yagi or a 3dB collinear antenna These higher gain antennas may also be used to compensate for coaxial cable loss The losses are 3dB for every 10m of RG58 and 1 5dB for every 10m of RG213 If 10m of RG58 cable is used on a marginal radio path then a higher gain antenna may be used to cancel the losses in the cable and boost the transmitted power back to the maximum level Note that you can accumulate gains if you need 3dB to boost 250mW to 500mW and another 3dB to Page 22 December 2008 User Manual compensate for coaxial cable then you can install a 6dB gain antenna and be sure of transmitting the maximum power allowed Three element YAGI antenna YAGI antennas are directional That is they have positive gain to the front of the antenna but negative gain in other directions Hence YAGI antennas should be installed with the central beam horizontal and must be pointed in the direction of transmission to benefit from the gain of the antenna The high gain spread of a 3 element Yagi is approx 30 so great accuracy is not required Also note that YAGI antennas normally have a drain hole on the folded element the drain hole should be located on the bottom of the installed antenna The YAGI antennas may be installed with the elements in a vertical plane vertically polarised or in a horizontal plane horizontally polarised For a two station installation with b
20. emetry Module 7 WARRANTY Limited Lifetime Warranty Disclaimer and Limitation of Remedies ELPRO products are warranted to be free from manufacturing defects for the serviceable lifetime of the product The serviceable lifetime is limited to the availability of electronic components If the serviceable life is reached in less than three years following the original purchase from ELPRO ELPRO will replace the product with an equivalent product if an equivalent product is available This warranty does not extend to failures caused by the operation of the equipment outside the particular product s specification or use of the module not in accordance with this User Manual or abuse misuse neglect or damage by external causes or repairs alterations or modifications undertaken other than by an authorized Service Agent ELPRO s liability under this warranty is limited to the replacement or repair of the product This warranty is in lieu of and exclusive of all other warranties This warranty does not indemnify the purchaser of products for any consequential claim for damages or loss of operations or profits and ELPRO is not liable for any consequential damages or loss of operations or profits resulting from the use of these products ELPRO is not liable for damages losses costs injury or harm incurred as a consequence of any representations warranties or conditions made by ELPRO or its representatives or by any other
21. en Analo inputs Sensitivity Time Sample Time Warm up Time 4 Update Time Measurement taken and input value transmitted Measurement taken as input value has not changed by more than sensitivity no transmission Update time reached last measured value is transmitted Measurement taken as input value has changed by more than the sensitivity the input value is transmitted AOO Overview e Measurements of the analogue signal are determined by the sample time and warm up time e Analogue value is transmitted if the measured value has increased by the configured sensitivity amount since the last transmission e Analogue value is transmitted if the input value has not been transmitted within the update time 10 seconds 5 days Page 12 December 2008 User Manual 2 3 4 Setpoint Status The setpoint status is an internal status value calculated by comparing the analogue input to two configurable setpoint values The setpoint status turns ON when the analogue input moves below the low setpoint value and turns OFF when it moves above the high setpoint value The high setpoint percentage must always be greater than or equal to the low set point The internal setpoint status will be determined every time an analogue measurement is taken The setpoint status is treated as a digital signal and its value is transmitted according to the rules for a digital input 2 3 5 Low Battery Voltage Alarm I
22. ernal digital input or an internal status input setpoint status or low battery alarm The 505U will transmit the value of the digital input whenever it changes from off to on or from on to off A paralysis time may be configured to prevent another transmission within this time The 505U will also transmit an update message if a message has not been transmitted for that input within an update time There are two update times for each digital input one for when the input is on and one for when the input is off Each update time may be configured between 10 seconds and 5 days For example a digital input may be configured to update every 1 day when the input is off but update every 10 minutes when the input is on If an update time of zero or less than 10 seconds is selected then no update messages will be sent Overview e Input value transmitted on input change e Update message if the input value has not been transmitted within the configured update time for that input 10 seconds 5 days e Separate update times for on and off status for digital inputs e After each transmission further transmission for that input is disabled for the paralysis time 0 127 5 sec 2 3 2 Pulse Inputs Each pulse input is counted and the total count value is transmitted as a 16 bit value A sensitivity value is configured for each pulse input 0 32 000 Whenever the pulse count has increased by this value since the last transmissi
23. f the voltage of the internal battery supply falls below 2 9 volts the internal battery voltage alarm will turn on The Low Battery Voltage Alarm is treated as a digital signal and its value is transmitted according to the rules for a digital input When the a low battery condition occurs the low battery status will need to be reset refer to section 5 of this manual 2 3 6 Communications Failure The 505U cannot provide an indication that its transmitted messages have not been received successfully This indication is however available at the receiving 105U by using the 105U Output Reset on Comms Fail function To use this function map an input that is not being used on the 505U to a spare output on the 105U The unused input can be an internal input such as the Low Battery status or Setpoint status or even the analogue input as this can also be mapped to a digital output Configure the 505U so that the digital output at the 105U is normally on you can configure an input to output mapping to be inverted or direct If you configure a reset time to the 105U output then this output will turn off if it has not received an update message from the 505U within that time The 105U output is effectively a Communications OK output on when communications are OK and off during communications failure Note that the maximum output reset time at the 105U is 32 minutes so the update time for the 505U input must be less than this It is generally a
24. ge operation Loop voltage available for the transducer is 8 5V for 505U B modules and 1 5V less than the power supply voltage for 505U E modules Shielded cable is recommended for analogue input loops to minimise induced noise and radio frequency interference RFI The shield of the cable must be connected to earth at one end of the cable only Each input has a loop resistance of 150Q and zener diode protection against overvoltage and reverse voltage Additional surge protection is recommended in high electrical noise environments or if the analogue signal cable runs for a long distance underground before connecting to the 505U module 3 5 3 RS232 serial port An RS232 port is provided for connection of a PC for configuration and diagnostics To access the serial port DB9 connector remove the front cover from the module by unscrewing the four screws in the front panel The serial port is a 9 pin DB9 male and provides for MAN_505_1 8 DOC Page 29 505U Radio Telemetry Module connection to a terminal or to a PC for configuration field testing and for factory testing Communication is via standard RS 232 signals The 505U is configured as DCE equipment with the pinout detailed below Pin Name Function 1 Not Used alee ed Receive Data Serial Data Output High 0 Low 1 Transmit Data Serial Data Input High 0 Low 1 Data Terminal Ready used by 505U as a wake up signal ee E a E re e Se E psd The DTR sig
25. gured to control one count value for use with quadrature and incremental shaft encoders A shaft encoder is a transducer that measures level or displacement and has two pulse signals to indicate change of level and direction of change Both pulse inputs are read at the same time If using an incremental encoder the count is the value of Pulse Input 1 This pulse input value should be used to send the true pulse count from a incremental encoder If using a quadrature encoder the count is the value of Pulse Input 2 This pulse input value should be used to send the true pulse count from a quadrature encoder 2 3 3 Analogue Inputs The analogue input uses a sample time and warm up time configured by the user The sample time 1 minute to 20 days wakes the 505U from sleep mode and turns on the analogue loop supply The warm up time 0 5 127 5 seconds allows the transducer to reach rated accuracy before the 505U makes a measurement of the analogue signal For example if the sample time is 30 minutes and the warm up time is 10 seconds then every 30 minutes the 505U will turn on its analogue loop supply and after a further 10 seconds take a measurement of the analogue signal After the measurement is taken the 505U reverts to sleep mode The loop voltage available for a transducer is approx 1 5V less than supply voltage for externally powered models or 8 5V for battery powered models If the sample time is set to
26. h the top of the enclosure To achieve the maximum transmission distance the antennas should be raised above intermediate obstructions so the radio path is true line of sight Because of the curvature of the earth each antenna will need to be elevated at least 5 metres above ground for paths greater than 5 km 3 miles The modules will operate reliably with some obstruction of the radio path however the reliable radio range is decreased Obstructions that are close to either antenna will have more of a blocking effect than obstructions in the middle of the radio path Small whip antennas may be connected directly to the 505U module Other antennas may be connected to the module via 50 ohm coaxial cable eg RG58 or RG213 terminated with a male BNC connector Connections between the antenna and coaxial cable should be carefully taped to prevent ingress of moisture Moisture ingress in the coaxial cable is a common cause for problems with radio systems as it greatly increases the radio losses We recommend that the connection be taped firstly with a layer of PVC Tape then with a vulcanising tape such as 3M 23 tape and finally with another layer of PVC UV Stabilised insulating tape The first layer of tape allows the joint to be easily inspected when trouble shooting as the vulcanising seal can be easily removed The higher the antenna is mounted the greater the transmission range will be however as the length of coaxial cable incre
27. ime for 50 pulses is more than the update time No of change messages peak rate 3 three per year 200 20 per hr for 10 hrs 50 12 No of update messages per year E 363 approx Total messages for pulse input 12 363 375 Analogue input Sample time 1 hour Warm up time 5 secs Sensitivity 3 Update time 1 day Average changes of gt 3 is twice per day No of change messages per year 2 twice per day 365 730 No of update messages per year 8 0 always be a change message each day Total messages for analogue input 730 Total input messages per year 400 375 730 1505 Power consumed in transmissions 0 005 1505 2 2 transmissions per message 15 mAHr per year Power for analogue loop supply assume average loop current is 12mA No of analogue measurements per year 365 days 24 hours 1 sample time 8 760 Power for analogue loop supply 0 012 from above table 5 warm up time 8 760 526 mAHr per year Power for pulse input Average pulse rate is 1 pulse per hour 0 0003Hz so power required 0 06 x 0 0003 per day zero Quiescent power Power for quiescent current 3 4 per day 365 1241 mAHr per year MAN_505_1 8 DOC Page 17 505U Radio Telemetry Module Total power consumption per year 15 526 0 1241 1782 mAHr Expected battery life is 1700 1782 0 95 year Note that battery life is shortened during configuration or diagnostics When the serial cable is connected
28. ll be taken on every 505U cycle every 0 5 sec 4 5 Analog Setpoints A high setpoint value and a low setpoint value may be entered The internal setpoint status is determined by these values in comparison to the analogue input value If the analogue input is less than the low setpoint then the setpoint status is on If the analogue input is more Page 34 December 2008 User Manual than the high setpoint D E Series Configuration Utility then the setpoint status is File View Utilities Unit Options Hep off When the input is JS Example Setpoint Number High Setpoint Low Setpoint _ between the low and high R I i Groo 2005 300 setpoints then the setpoint 105 114 status remains unchanged 505 214 Fy Mappings The setpoint values may UpdateTimes be set between 0 and Sensitivities 100 corresponding to SE 0mA and 20mA The low Unit Details setpoint may be set to the same value as the high Comm Port Selected setpoint however the low setpoint should not be set to a higher value than the high setpoint 4 6 Pulse Inputs There are several configurable parameters for pulse inputs The debounce value can be adjusted from the Unit Details selection as per Digital Inputs If either pulse input has an input rate of more than 10Hz then the Fast Pulse Input option should be selected from the Pulsed Inputs selection If the pulse inp
29. lugs into the 505U The input wiring is then connected to a socket on the BU S 1 The lid of the BU 5 1 can be rotated to suit installation A second BU 5 1 can be connected to the first in a similar manner The input wiring for the 505U is then connected to the socket on the second BU S5 1 All plugs and connectors should be waterproofed with waterproofing tape INPUT WIRING INPUT WIRING INSTALLING SECOND BUS 1 BATTERY PACK Check the label on the back of the BU 5 1 to make sure that it has been factory set to 4 5Volts model BU 5 1 MAN_505_1 8 DOC Page 27 505U Radio Telemetry Module The BU 5 1 takes two types of batteries Alkaline or Lithium Alkaline Batteries have a temperature range of 20 C to 54 C 4 F to 130 F while Lithium have a temperature range of 40 C to 60 C 40 F to 140 F Typical alkaline batteries used are Eveready E91 Duracell MX1500 etc while Lithtum Batteries are the Eveready L91 The BU 5 1 takes six AA batteries Do not use rechargeable batteries in the BU 5 1 as their self discharge life is short The temperature rating of the BU 5 1 depends on the battery type Operation of the 505U will stop during battery change however configuration of the module will not be lost when batteries are a m removed so no special procedure is required when changing batteries of the same type Batteries should be inserted as per the drawing with the BU
30. mW power can be increased to 500mW by using a 3dB gain antenna such as a 3 element Yagi or a 3dB collinear antenna refer to the section 3 2 Antenna Installation The following distances are expected line of sight distances which can be expected to be achieved with reliable operation This range can be increased by higher gain antennas or higher antennas and is decreased by radio interference and obstructions Power Level mW Distance km 500 10 250 7 100 5 10 2 MAN_505_1 8 DOC Page 15 505U Radio Telemetry Module 2 5 Calculating Power Consumption The following information may be used for calculating power consumption Voltage Supply BU 5 1 Battery A volts 6 12 Pack constant regardless of voltage 3 4 per day Each radio Transmission time 42msec 6V 0 005 transmission 12V per transmission Analogue input Externally powered transducer constant 10 per measurement Loop Powered Transducer 12 mA average 355 A 0 012 x w time ee Me e Loop Powered Transducer 20 mA average 576 A 0 020 x w time Kee EE 0 10 Hz Slow Pulse Inputs 0 0025 x f 0 06 x f per day w time warm up time in seconds f average pulse frequency in Hz A supply gt 10Hz Fast Pulsed Inputs 4 8 per day volts The overall current or energy requirements may be calculated by using the above figures Total energy per day Quiescent Pulse input if used F Analogue input per measurement x number of measurements per day Radio
31. may corrupt the 505U message The 505U transmits the input message to a 105U module which sets an output signal to be the same value as the 505U input or the 105U passes the input message to another device PC or PLC via its serial port For more information on the 105U module please refer to the 105U User Manual 1 1 Available Models The 505U has a heavy duty painted aluminium enclosure weather proof to IP66 Signal and power connections to the unit are made via a weatherproof connector at the bottom of the module Antenna connection is made using a BNC coaxial connector at the top of the module External 12VDC supply 505U 2 E two digital pulse inputs plus one analogue input 3 5 5VDC battery supply batteries not included 505U 2 B two digital pulse inputs plus one analogue input 1 2 Input Signals The 505U 2 model provides two digital pulse inputs and one analogue input for connecting to process transducers Digital Signals Page 6 December 2008 User Manual Examples motor fault tank overflow intruder alarm Pulse signals use the same input as the digital input Examples electricity metering fluid flow raingauge Analogue continuously variable signals 0 20mA 4 20mA 0 10mA 505U 2 only Examples measured tank level measured process temperature Two internal signals may also be transmitted to outputs in the network e Setpoint Status digital signal set or reset depending upon the value of the analogue sig
32. may exist If the 505U module is located outside then it will be difficult to see when the LED indicators are on Remove the front lid of the 505U to see the LED s better The yellow TX LED will flash whenever a radio transmission occurs Table of indicator conditions INDICATOR CONDITION MEANING OK LED ON Flashes briefly Normal Operation OK LED OFF Continuously Battery Voltage low CPU failure OK LED ON Continuously Analogue loop on Configuration cable connected TX LED ON Flashes briefly Radio transmitting Internal Battery Supply A battery voltage of 3 0 volts or less indicates new batteries are required Measure the voltage across all three batteries The 505U module will stop operating if the battery voltage falls below 2 7 volts while transmitting Configuration data will not be lost when batteries are removed When the batteriea are replaced the low battery status may need to be reset This is done by connecting the module to the configuration program and selecting Read Inputs select Battery Status Reset If the configuration program is not available remove the old batteries and leave the new batteries out of the module for approx 30 minutes Page 38 December 2008 User Manual Diagnostic Features The configuration software provides some diagnostic features to help identify problems To use these features connect the 505U to a PC using a RS232 cable and run the configuration software The OK LED
33. nal compared to a high and a low setpoint value configured in the 505U e Battery Low Voltage digital signal set when internal battery voltage is low 1 3 Power Supply The power consumption of the 505U is very small as it conserves power by reverting to sleep mode between transmissions The 505U can be powered from an external 12V DC supply or a 3 5 5V battery supply The battery supply can be either internal AA alkaline or lithium batteries or an external battery pack The 505U 2 B units provide an internal alarm on low battery voltage this alarm may be transmitted by radio for warning purposes No low battery alarm is provided on externally powered models 505U 2 E The low battery alarm indicates that there is approximately 2 of battery capacity left 1 4 Radio Transmitter The 505U has an internal radio transmitter that operates on unlicensed radio channels in the 400 500MHz UHF band A radio licence is not required for the 505U in many countries and has an operating range of several kilometres It is suitable for use in utility industries such as electricity water and gas as well as a cost effective solution for short range applications in factories and industrial plants The transmitter is preset in the factory to suit the unlicensed frequency requirements in each country The maximum transmitter power is 500mW using an external power supply or 250mW using the internal battery supply 500mW available using a 3d
34. nal must be connected to the 505U to enable communications and wake up the microprocessor This means that the DTR wire must be connected the PC does not need to control DTR When communications is established the green LED will light continuously The serial port communicates at a baud rate of 4800 baud 8 bits no parity one stop bit An example cable drawing for connection to a personal computer is detailed below E505 DB9 M Connector Computer DB9 F Connector Not Used optional Receive Data Transmit Data DTR Signal Ground Not Used optional Not Used optional Not Used optional Not Used optional OONDABRWDND 1 2 3 4 5 6 H 8 9 Page 30 December 2008 User Manual 4 CONFIGURATION The 505U module is configured by creating a configuration file on a PC and downloading to the 505U via the RS232 serial port You will require the configuration software and a serial cable refer to the previous section The configuration software is supplied as free ware on the Product Catalog CD supplied with each order The configuration software for the 505U is the same as the software for the 105U Please read section 4 3 of the 105U User Manual before proceeding further Setup the project name and system address as per the 105U manual Enter the units as per the manual Select 505 2 as the unit type for 505U modules H E Series Configuration Utility File View Utilities
35. nsessseeeeeeeeees 15 2 5 CALCULATING POWER CONSUMPTION s ssssssssssssssssesstrrrtrrrrnrrrnntrnnresnnnsssressrtnnt 16 3 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 000 00eeenecnnnnecenecnnennenencenenneees 19 3 1 HOW TO MOUNT THE SO EE 20 3 2 ANTENNA INSTAULATION iii Sec ae EE esoe eet 20 3 3 CONNECTION PLUG enee a a a E E E aaa EN 24 3 4 POWER SUPPLY INSTALLATION EE 26 Page 4 December 2008 User Manual 3 4 1 External Power Models SOB LxEl AANEREN 26 3 4 2 Internal Battery Power Models DO DL Pl 26 3 5 INPUT SIGNAL CONNECTION 28 3 5 1 Digita Puls INDUS EE 28 3 5 2 Shaft Encoder Connechons 0 0 00 ccccccceecceccnecccccusecsecueeusecsecteeanentesansaeeeaes 29 3 5 3 Analogue input SO5U 2 only En 29 3 5 4 RS232 E EE 29 4 CONFIGURATION 22222222 222222 ce en snee nen eeceen seen ee m 31 4 1 VO MAPRPING EE 32 4 2 UPDATE TRANSMISSION TIMES 33 4 3 DIGITAL INPUTS 0 ceccceccecceececceeceeeceeceeeceeceeeceeceeeaeeseueaueceeseeeseeseeeseeseesaeeseeees 33 4 4 ANALOGUE INPUT nro ted eet we ed be ieee EEN ation 33 4 5 ANALOG SETPOINTS ona a aaa a aN E a a aa aa aa Aa ana 34 4 6 PULSEINBUTS EE 35 4 7 NUMBER OF TRANSMISSIONS 0 cceeceeceeeceeceeceeceeeeeeceeaeeceeceeeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeseeees 36 PROGRAMMING CONFIGURATIONS TOoMopuLtgs 36 4 9 LOADING CONFIGURATION FROM AMOopDuULE 37 410 PRINT OPTIONS veceezcrsedecctez sees easton EE vote ethane teeta ea eae 37 5 TROUBLESHOOTING mmer 38 6 SPECIFICAT
36. on the 505U will transmit the new pulse count In addition an update transmission of the pulse count will be transmitted if the pulse count has not been transmitted for the update time If an update time of zero is selected then no update messages will be sent When the 105U receives the input count message it will compare the input count to its own output count the count of output pulses and will then output pulses until the two counts are the same The maximum pulse input is 100Hz 3 msec minimum on time and off time There is no minimum pulse rate For pulse rates higher than 1Hz the power consumption will increase slightly For pulse rates higher than 10 Hz the Fast Pulsed Inputs option should be selected This increases power consumption of the module further Page 10 December 2008 User Manual If the pulse input message is sent to a host device it is important to note that the count value transmitted is an absolute value The only time that it resets is when the 16 bit accumulator rolls over exceeds 65 535 Overview e Pulse inputs are counted e Pulse count is transmitted when the count has increased by the sensitivity amount since the last transmission e Update message if the input value has not been transmitted within the update time 10 seconds 5 days e After each transmission another transmission for that input is disabled for the paralysis time 0 127 5 sec Two pulse inputs may be confi
37. oni the only configurable 105 189 i deer ee parameter for digital inputs rien M Digtal Sos 0 5 Seconds is the paralysis time This eg JIL Pulsed Paralysis 0 5 Seconds parameter can be changed br ee Warmup Time 0 5 Seconds by selecting the Unit details Sensitivities Sample Time 60 Minutes option JY Pulsed Inputs SetPoints If a value of zero is entered gt Unit Details then there is no paralysis time Comm Port 1 Selected 4 4 Analogue Input There are three parameters which may be adjusted for the analogue input MAN_505_1 8 DOC Page 33 505U Radio Telemetry Module The change sensitivity is the D E Series Configuration Utility Iof x amount of change since the last Ele Zen tities Unt Options De transmission which will trigger ae Example SE H Units f another transmission for this 105 183 Unit Type 505 2 input For example if the last 105 144 transmitted value of the input c Jl 505 2414 Sensitivities was 55 0 and the sensitivity is P Mappings 1 2 then another transmission E UpdateTimes P Sensitivities will occur if the measured input a SHY Pulsed Inputs value is less than 53 8 or more SetPoints than 56 2 If change messages Unit Details are not required then a sensitivity of 100 should be Comm Port 1 Selected selected Each 1 corresponds to 0 2mA of signal The sensitivity should be set to be greater than the natural signal noise of the analog
38. oth modules using YAGI antennas horizontal polarisation is recommended If there are more than two 505U modules transmitting to a common 105U module then the YAGI antennas should have vertical polarisation and the 105U module should have a dipole or collinear non directional antenna MAN_505_1 8 DOC Page 23 505U Radio Telemetry Module 3 3 Connection Plug External power and input signals are connected using a 7 pin weatherproof plug provided with the module The plug needs to be assembled as per the following diagram CABLE CLAMP ONE MOUNDING SPLIT amp USED AS 2 HALVES RUBBER BOOT pee CG il ae Ee GEET Eed SS COVER LOCKING wel LINE SOCKET DN1 EXTERNAL SUPPLY DN2 ANALOGUE IN ANALOGUE LOOP SUPPLY ANALOGUE IN GND 505U 2 NOTE VIEW FROM SOLDER CONNECTION SIDE OF PLUG Page 24 December 2008 User Manual 3 3 1 PL1 K Plug Lead The PL1 K plug lead assembly is a 1 metre cable pre terminated to the connector plug The connector connections are Red Supply voltage Blue DIN1 Green DIN2 Yellow Analog loop supply White Black AIN Drain wire Common N with sleeve MAN_505_1 8 DOC Page 25 505U Radio Telemetry Module 3 4 Power Supply Installation 3 4 1 External Power The 505U module will accept an external supply of 11 5 15 0 volts DC An external supply with a battery and battery charger is suitable Negatively
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40. rameters Network Configurations User Configuration Diagnostics On board diagnostics Diagnostics included configuration software MAN_505_1 8 DOC On change of state after update period elapsed Addressed data with 16 bit CRC synchronous DFSK frame 2 inputs 505U 2 2 inputs One 0 20 mA suitable for 4 20 mA 0 10mA Max number of 505U inputs is gt 20 000 if 105U C modules are used as receivers Automatic check on startup User Manual Sample time configurable 10 secs 5 days Change of state sensitivity configurable 0 05 to 20mA Update time configurable 10 secs 5 days Each transmission may be configured to be sent 5 times Suitable for voltage free contacts or NPN transistor input debounce 0 5 second Share digital inputs Max rate 100Hz min pulse width 3ms floating differential input common mode voltage 15V 10 12V DC for powering external loops provided 25 mA max Resolution 12 bit Accuracy lt 0 1 Transducer warm up time configurable 1 255 seconds Configurable high amp low setpoint may be transmitted to remote units allowing set reset of remote digital outputs 505U is compatible with 105U radio telemetry units which may be used as repeaters provision of outputs or as network master unit to connect to PLC or PC Configuration Software Microprocessor operation OK Input status test transmission signal Page 43 505U Radio Tel
41. rom the module If you do not then the system address and unit address will change 4 10 Print Options You can obtain a print out of each module configuration On each unit display there are Unit Summary and Mapping Summary windows Each of these will display a printable information page about that module The Unit Summary page will display the user options configured and the Mapping Summary will display the mappings entered for that unit The printer may be selected from the Printer Setup option in the File menu MAN_505_1 8 DOC Page 37 505U Radio Telemetry Module 5 TROUBLESHOOTING System Problems Most problems relate to incorrect configuration or radio path problems Before installing the 505U module bench test its operation with the receiving 105U module alongside If the 505U does not work properly in this test it will not work properly installed If problems are found check the configuration If the bench test is successful however problems are experienced after installation check the radio path refer to the 105 User Manual for radio path testing The 505U provides the following diagnostic features which will help to identify problems LED Indicators Normally the green OK LED on the front panel will flash briefly every 10 seconds When the OK LED extinguishes a sleepmode state is indicated conserving the 505U s battery power If the OK LED does not flash a flat battery condition or an internal failure
42. rrectly Each repeat transmission will occur at random intervals between one and four seconds 2 3 How often is the input information sent by radio e Change messages The 505U transmits the value of an input signal whenever the signal changes e Update messages The input value is also transmitted if the signal has not changed within a pre configured update time configurable 10 seconds to 5 days e Paralysis When a 505U transmits a message for a particular input the 505U will not transmit another message for this input within a configured time period This time is called the paralysis time and may be used to prevent a lot of messages being transmitted if an input changes frequently The paralysis time may be set from zero to 127 5 seconds for each input For example assume the paralysis time on an input is 30 seconds If the input changes then the 505U will transmit a message however it will not transmit another message for this input during the next 30 seconds regardless of changes to the input signal Note that paralysis time does not stop re transmissions of each message if MAN_505_1 8 DOC Page 9 505U Radio Telemetry Module the 505U is configured to transmit each message three times then paralysis will not stop this Depending on the type of input signal digital pulse or analogue the 505U must determine what type of signal change is required to send a transmission 2 3 1 Digital Inputs A digital input can be an ext
43. ssions on other messages being transmitted from the same 505U module Once a 505U starts transmitting a message all transmissions for this message must be complete before another transmission can start The time between retransmissions of the same message is a random time between 0 5 and 4 seconds For example if a module is configured to transmit each message 5 times then each message will take up to 16 seconds Another message cannot be transmitted until the previous message has finished In the above example the maximum number of messages which can be transmitted reliably is approx 4 per minute If more messages are required then a lower number of re transmissions should be selected 2 4 2 How far will the radio transmit The 505U will operate reliably over large distances The distance that may be reliably achieved will vary with each application and is dependent on the following factors e Type and location of antennas the higher an antenna is the further it will transmit e Amount of radio interference from other transmitters or radio noise e Obstructions such as buildings hills or trees in the radio path e Maximum radio transmitter power allowed in the country The transmitter power level of each 505U is set in the factory to the maximum power allowed in the country of sale The maximum output power of the 505U is 500mW however only 250mW can be achieved using internal batteries If internal battery supply is used then the 250
44. t power Spurious emissions Frequency Stability Expected line of sight range Antenna Connector Serial Ports RS232 Port Data transmission digital inputs Data transmission pulse inputs Page 42 120 pA 10mA analogue loop current Included Monitored 405 490 Mhz 10OMHz 10 100 500mW TX lt 37 dBm 1 0 kHz 2 km 10mW EIRP 5 km 100mW EIRP 10 km 500 mW EIRP Female BNC coaxial DB9 female DCE On after elapsed change of state update period Transmitted as count pulse 2 pulse inputs may be configured to a single count Sleep mode Operating mode 10 12V DC 50mA Can be transmitted to remote modules 12 5 20 kHz channel spacing Direct frequency modulation 250mW max with internal batteries 500mW with 3dB antenna 100mW max with 2 x AA internal battery supply Range may be extended by using up to 5 intermediate 105U modules as repeaters 4800 baud no parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit Update time configurable 10 secs 5 days Separate faster update time may be configured when input is ON Transmitted when count change exceeds configured amount or on time elapsed since last transmission configurable 10 secs 5 days Suitable for quadrature or incremental shaft encoders December 2008 Data transmission analogue input Protocol Inputs Digital Inputs Pulse Inputs Analogue Input Analogue Input Setpoint System Pa
45. ue input For example if there is a signal oscillation of 1 on the input then a sensitivity of less than 1 will result in continuous change transmissions which could overload the radio channel The sample time is the D E Series Configuration Utility lof SI time period for each File Men Utilities UnitOptions Help analogue input fE Example measurement Between E Units Number of Transmissions 1 measurements the 505U a w me Output Offset 0 will operate in sleep T 505 214 TL Digital Paralysis 0 0 Seconds JIL Pulsed Paralysis 0 5 Seconds mode When the sample FA Mappings A Warmup Time 0 5 Seconds D t Ti a time has expired the 505U arg Ay Sample Time 60 Minutes will turn on the analogue AAI Pulsed Inputs loop power supply After a SetPoints further time called the Unit Details e e warmup time the 505U Comm Port 1 Selected will make a measurement of the input The warmup time allows the transducer to stabilise and become accurate after the loop supply is turned on The sample time may be entered in minutes between 1 and 30 000 minutes If a zero value is entered then the loop power supply will be always on The warmup time may be entered in seconds between 1 and 127 seconds If a zero value is entered then an analogue measurement will be made as soon as the loop supply is turned on If both the sample time and warmup time are set to zero then an analogue measurement wi
46. uring sleep mode the microprocessor controller powers down and the analogue loop supply is turned off The microprocessor will automatically wake up and revert to full operation if a digital pulse input changes on to off or off to on or every 0 5 seconds to check if a timed update transmission is due to be sent Normal operation of the 505U is indicated by a brief flicker of the OK LED light on the front panel approximately every 10 seconds 2 2 What information is transmitted over the radio The 505U modules transmit the value of the input signal in a data frame The data frame includes a system address and the address of the transmitting source 505U module and the receiving destination 105U module so that each transmitted message is acted on only by the correct receiving unit The system address is a common address used by all modules in the same system This allows multiple systems to operate within the same radio range without cross talk between systems The user configures these addresses as part of the module configuration Each transmitted message also includes error checking to ensure that no corruption of the data frame has occurred due to noise or interference If repeater modules are being used then the addresses of these intermediate modules are also included in the data frame The user can configure the 505U to transmit each message from one to five times to ensure that at least one of the messages is received co
47. uts D E Series Configuration Utility loj x are connected to a File View Utilities Unit Options Help shaft encoder P Erme Pulsed Input Sensitivity Div 10 _ FastPins oa Encoder g A Eh Units JIL Pulsed Input 1 Count 10 incremental or E 105 183 Ml Pulsed Input 2 Count 10 d 105 144 quadrature types E 505 2414 then the Shaft a GC pdateT imes Encoder Inputs A Sensitivities option should be D gt Pulsed Inputs SetPoints selected Unit Details The pulse inputs Gomm Pat Selected also have a Sensitivity value The pulse input sensitivity is the number of pulse increments since the last transmission to trigger another transmission For example if the pulse count at the last transmission for a pulse Input D Pulsed Input Count Configuration Iof x was 1000 and the sensitivity value is 10 then another Unit 505 2814 I Divide Input by 10 transmission will occur when Pulsed Input 1 the pulse count reaches 1010 T Enable Fast Pulsed Inputs D 1 l provided there has not been an Sensitivity fE E Enable Shaft Encoder update transmission during this es period The sensitivity values Minimum 1 Maximum 32000 can be between 1 and 32000 A Cancel MAN_505_1 8 DOC Page 35 505U Radio Telemetry Module 4 7 Number of Transmissions This parameter allows you to select the number of transmissions for J Suter of Transmissions 1 each message For di T Output Offset
48. will light continuously once the module is in configuration mode Note The OK LED will generally not light continuously unless the cable is in place and the configuration software is running D E Series Configuration Utility File View Utilities Unit Options Help Elgg Example E Units i z d i 105 143 SEN 28 Delete Unit w E 105 14 God _ 505 241 f Unit Details Communications Unit Name 505 281 4 del Program Unit i Load Unit CH Vente Unit Unit Address CC 247 Firmware Version UnitAddress 14 C3 Change Address at Baken Tone Reversals of Comm Port 1 Selected Version 1 10 Build 4 Unit Type 505 2 Read Inputs This option provides a display of the measured lt lt x input signals in the 505U both internal and a FEE external Digital inputs internal and external A are displayed as ON or OFF the pulse input SES 2 SC 2 accumulated count values are displayed and the f Ji pP analogue input value is displayed in mA The analogue input value is only updated when the Setpoint Analog Battery Status configured analogue sample occurs ry o Reset The displayed values will only update when you select Update ZS Update Tone Reversals This feature turns the radio transmitter on continuously for radio path testing A series of 1 and 0 data bits is transmitted This feature is not
49. zero then the analogue loop supply will be on continuously and measurement will be taken based on the warm up time If the warm up time is 1 second then a measurement is taken every second The same process occurs if an externally powered analogue signal is connected The measurements have a resolution of 12 bit and an overall accuracy of better than 0 1 When the 505U takes a measurement it will transmit the analogue value if the value has changed by more than the pre configured sensitivity since the last transmission The MAN_505_1 8 DOC Page 11 505U Radio Telemetry Module sensitivity can be configured from 0 25 to 100 0 05mA to 20mA with a default value of 3 0 6mA If the change in the signal since the last transmitted value is less than the sensitivity then the 505U will not transmit the analogue value In addition an update transmission of the analogue value will be transmitted if the analogue value has not been transmitted for the update time 10 seconds 5 days If an update time of zero is selected then no update messages will be sent If the update time expires since the last transmission then the last measured value will be transmitted that is anew measurement will not be taken Normally the update time will be much longer than the sample time If the update time is less than the sample time then update messages may transmit the same value as the previous transmission as a new measurement has not yet been tak

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