Wireless Modbus I/O
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1. Getting Started Most importantly some research and testing of the proposed installation location s should be carried out Sometimes small changes in location can make a significant improvement to coverage Computer System Requirements The I O Manager software requires the following computer hardware and operating systems e APC with one serial port available between COM1 and COM16 e Windows XP Home or Professional with SP1 and SP2 Windows 2000 with SP4 Windows 98 SP1 Second Edition or Windows ME Installing I O Software To install the I O Manager software 1 Insert the CD included with your I O product into the CD ROM drive of your PC 2 The installation should launch automatically If not a Click Start on the Task Bar and select Run b Type in CD drive letter Nsetup exe 3 Follow the prompts to install the software When installation is complete I O Manager I O Firmware Updater and PDF files containing this manual and the Quick Start Guide are accessible from the Windows Start menu Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 24 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Getting Started Connecting I O to a PC 1 With power disconnected from the Base Module plug the MDPOI Programming Module into the Base Module MPD01 Base Serial Cable Figure 23 A PC Programming Module and Base Module 2 Connect any required Expansion Modul2. C Moien Dee to Peer Master Network Identifier 0 2551 Adkchess 1 295 i Poling Be 29 Beton Count D I 255 f Repastar Mode alfi a af Urde ex Dimi 11550081 ne How cona Figure 31 Peer to Peer Master Configuration Set the Peer to Peer Master address from 1 to 255 Please note the Peer to Peer Slave address must also match The Polling Rate box contains the number of seconds between polls by the master The default value of 1 second is usually satisfactory The range of values is 0 to 20 seconds If the I O points are not updating properly try increasing the value The Retry Count box contains the number of attempts that will be made to communicate with the slave device before the module indicates communication has been lost Lost communication is indicated by the RF Data and Bus LED s blinking alternately The default value of 10 is usually satisfactory The range of values is 10 to 255 Peer to Peer Slave To configure the I O Base Module for Peer to Peer Slave Mode Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 34 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Configuration amp Operation 1 Select the Configuration tab 2 Select the Peer to Peer Slave option button 3 Set the Peer to Peer Slave address from 1 to 255 Please note the Peer to Peer Master address must also match ajx Bie Help Information Creviguestinn Inp
3. EXP 6 Digital Input 14 Refer to Appendix B EXP 3 Digital Input 10 Refer to Appendix B EXP 6 Digital Input 15 Refer to Appendix B 0 1 10059 EXP 3 Digital Input 11 0 1 Refer to Appendix B EXP 6 Digital Input 16 Refer to Appendix B EXP 3 Digital Input 12 0 1 Refer to Appendix B EXP 3 Digital Input 13 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 30001 30112 Analog Inputs Modbus Address Description Bytes A D Count VY Range 10063 EXP 3 Digital Input 15 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 30001 Base Analog Input 1 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 10064 EXP 3 Digital Input 16 3 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 30002 Base Analog Input 2 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 10066 EXP 4 Digital Input 2 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 30004 Base Analog Input 4 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 10067 EXP 4 Digital Input 3 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 30005 Base Analog Input 5 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 10069 EXP 4 Digital Input 5 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 30007 Base Analog Input 7 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma EXP 4 Digital Input 6 Refer to Appendix B EXP 4 Digital Input 7 i Refer to Appendix B 10072 EXP 4 Digital Input 8 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 10073 EXP 4 Digital Input 9 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 10074 EXP 4 Digital Input 10 0 1 Refer to Appendix B EXP 4 Digital Input 12 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 30014 Base Reserved S S EXP 4 Digital Input 13 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 30015 Base Reserved 30016 Base Reserved i i 10079 EXP 4 Digital Input 1
4. Formatted Bullets and Numbering MDEO3A Expansion Module Device Input Note No external power supply wiring is required for Expansion Modules ES Sinking NPN Driver Figure 14 Typical Digital Output Wiring for Sinking Outputs Formatted Bullets and Numbering MDEO3A Expansion Module DO Wiring The following diagram shows typical connection wiring for modules featuring sourcing PNP drivers Manual Documentation Number Wireless I O 1204 15 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Hardware Hardware AO Wiring The following diagram shows typical connection wiring for analog outputs Al Wiring The following diagram shows typical connection wiring for analog inputs r i i E H Load 450 ohms Formatted Bullets and Numbering Figure 16 Typical Analog Output Wiring MDR4901A Base Module RTD Wiring The following diagram shows typical connection wiring for RTD inputs Formatted Bullets and Numbering Figure 15 Typical Analog Input Wiring MDR4901A Base Module i 2 34 WIRE R 3 4 WIRE R 4 WIRE l 2 3 4 WIRE PRG He Ge PPP aa Figure 17 Typical RTD Input Wiring Manual Documentat
5. Hardware Local Bus Connectors The Local Bus connectors are included on Base Expansion and Programming Modules These connectors are dual row 14 pin 2 mm spacing connectors male on one side of the module and female on the other Modules are plugged together to supply power and facilitate communication between modules When adding an Expansion Module to a Base Module the male connector on the Expansion Module plugs into the female connector on the Base Module The second Expansion Module plugs into the first and so on up to a maximum of six Expansion Modules Figure 10 Local Bus Connector On the Programming Module either Local Bus connector male or female can be used to plug into Base or Expansion Modules I O Connectors I O connectors for Base and Expansion Modules are removable plug in screw terminal blocks located on the front of the unit Terminal spacing is 3 5 mm Depending on the specific model the number of terminals may vary The maximum is 16 terminals two 8 terminal blocks Manual Documentation Number Wireless I O 1204 11 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Hardware Power Supply Requirements I O systems can be powered from DC or AC power sources No supply is included since the power rating of the supply will depend on the total power requirements of all modules used in the sys
6. Product Specifications Input Connection Temperature Range Resolution Accuracy 25 C Accuracy 40 to 85 C Power Consumption Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity Enclosure Rating Mounting Certifications Optimized for temperature coefficient of 427 3 5mm removable terminal block 4 per output PT100 200 to 650 C PT1000 200 to 100 C Cul0 100 to 260 C 0 1 C across 40 to 85 C 0 5 C typical 2 0 C maximum SR 10W Max MR 9 5W LR 13 1W MDE04A 1W MDEOSA 1 1W MDEO6A 1 2W MDEO1A 0 4W MDE02A 15 8W MDE03A 8 1W MDEO07A 3 2W MDEO08A 0 4W 40 to 80 C 40 to 176 F 40 to 65 C 40 to 149 F 40 to 85 C 40 to 185 F 10 to 90 R H non condensing IP30 DIN rail mount 35 mm FCC Part 15 Class A CISPR EN55022 Class A EN61000 6 1 Generic Standards for Residential Commercial amp Light Industrial EN61000 4 2 ESD EN61000 4 3 RFI EN61000 4 4 EFT EN61000 4 5 Surge EN61000 4 6 Cl EN61000 4 8 Power Frequency Magnetic EN61000 4 11 Voltage Dips amp Interruptions Accessories and Replacement MDP02 Programming Module serial cable CD withl O Manager Parts software and hardcopy of Quick Start Guide MDPO1 Programming Module serial cable and hardcopy of Quick Start Guide Manual Documentation Number Wireless O 1204 47 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 www blackbox com Tec
7. e Re connect power to the Base Module Testing Modbus Mode Operation Using a Modbus radio modem a PC and Modbus simulation software e g Modscan you can test the link and hardware and investigate the operation of the I O Modscan is a Windows application that simulates a Modbus master node You can read from and write to memory locations on the I O Modscan is available as a fully functional time limited demo from www win tech com Manual Documentation Number Wireless I O 1204 41 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 42 Default Configuration Settings Default Configuration Settings Appendix A Default Configuration Settings Wireless Region Europe Wireless Channel Number 12 for SR Base Modules 0 for MR and LR Base Modules Wireless Network ID 0 for SR Base Modules 16 for MR Base Modules 17 for LR Base Modules Repeater Mode Not selected Communication Mode Modbus Modbus Address 1 Digital Inputs Discrete Analog Inputs 0 to 10 VDC Analog Outputs 0 to 10 VDC Manual Documentation Number Wireless I O 1204 43 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fa
8. Fax 724 746 0746 Hardware Chapter 2 Hardware Wireless Modbus I O encompasses a growing family of products including Base Modules Expansion Modules Programming Modules configuration software and accessories All modules are built into similar enclosures featuring male local bus plugs and female local bus receptacles on the sides which allow modules to connect together Modules are DIN rail mountable and feature removable screw terminal blocks I O Modules I O systems consist of Base Modules and Expansion Modules These modules are configured using a Programming Module connected to a PC and running I O Manager software I O systems can operate in Modbus or Peer to Peer modes In Modbus mode an I O system exchanges Modbus messages with a Modbus radio modem In Peer to peer mode two I O systems provide wire replacement functionality Some Base Modules can also be used as repeaters to extend the communication distance of a system Figure 2 Front View of I O Programming Base and Expansion Modules Manual Documentation Number Wireless I O 1204 5 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Hardware Base Modules Each I O system is built around a Base Module Base Modules provide digital and or analog I O and radio communications with other nodes Figure 3 A Typical Base Module Radio options inc
9. 40099 EXP 6 Analog Output 3 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40047 EXP 2 Reserved 40100 EXP 6 Analog Output 4 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40102 EXP 6 Analog Output 6 2 0 4095 0 10vde 0 20ma 40050 EXP 3 Analog Output 2 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40103 EXP 6 Analog Output 7 2 0 4095 0 1 0vdc 0 20ma 40052 EXP 3 Analog Output 4 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40105 EXP 6 Freq Input 1 2 0 5000 40053 EXP 3 Analog Output 5 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40106 EXP 6 Freq Input 2 2 0 5000 EXP 3 Analog Output 6 2 0 4095 0 10vde 0 20ma 40055 EXP 3 Analog Output 7 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40108 EXP 6 Freq Input 4 2 0 5000 40056 EXP 3 Analog Output 8 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40109 EXP 6 Address 2 0 1023 40057 EXP 3 Freq Input 1 2 0 5000 40110 EXP 6 Reserved 40111 EXP 6 Reserved 40060 EXP 3 Freq Input 4 2 0 5000 40061 EXP 3 Address 2 0 1023 40062 EXP 3 Reserved 40063 EXP 3 Reserved 40065 EXP 4 Analog Output 1 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40066 EXP 4 Analog Output 2 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40067 EXP 4 Analog Output 3 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40068 EXP 4 Analog Output 4 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40069 EXP 4 Analog Output 5 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40070 EXP 4 Analog Output 6 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40072 EXP 4 Analog Output 8 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40075 EXP 4 Freq Input 3 2 0 5000 40076 EXP 4 Freq Input 4 2 0 5000 40077 EXP 4 Address 2 0 1023 40078 EXP 4 Reserved 40079 EXP 4 Reserved 40080 EXP 4 Reserved Manual Docum
10. x Connection Connect Eat Disconnect all modules from external equipment before updating any module s firmware Pressing the Connect button will put all modules in firmware update mode and all modules will cease normal operation until this program exits After a module s firmware has been updated the module must be confiqured before external equipment is reconnected Figure 35 Firmware Updater Caution Dialog Box Select the COM port from the Connection drop down list Click Connect Re apply power to the I O Base Module The Power LED should light up The I O Firmware Updater window opens and displays a list of the Base and Expansion Modules On the module list select the Base or Expansion Module to be updated In the Firmware Image drop down box select the image file hex Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 40 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Configuration amp Operation 13 Click the Program button to load the firmware into the module 14 When all updates are complete click Exit 15 Before reconnecting the I O and before disconnecting the Programming Module run the I O Manager software and check to ensure all modules are configured properly 16 When the configuration check is complete a exit the I O Manager program b disconnect power from the Base Module c remove the Programming Module d Reconnect the I O
11. 00005 Base Digital Output 5 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00006 Base Digital Output 6 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00007 Base Digital Output 7 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00008 Base Digital Output 8 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00009 Base Digital Output 9 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00010 Base Digital Output 10 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00011 Base Digital Output 11 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00012 Base Digital Output 12 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00013 Base Digital Output 13 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00014 Base Digital Output 14 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00015 Base Digital Output 15 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00016 Base Digital Output 16 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00017 EXP 1 Digital Output 1 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00018 EXP 1 Digital Output 2 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00019 EXP 1 Digital Output 3 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00020 EXP 1 Digital Output 4 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00021 EXP 1 Digital Output 5 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00022 EXP 1 Digital Output 6 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00023 EXP 1 Digital Output 7 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00024 EXP 1 Digital Output 8 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00025 EXP 1 Digital Output 9 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00026 EXP 1 Digital Output 10 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00027 EXP 1 Digital Output 11 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00028 EXP 1 Digital Output 12 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00029 EXP 1 Digital Output 13 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00030 EXP 1 Digital Output 14 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00031 EXP 1 Digital Output 15 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00032 EXP 1 Digital Output 16 0 1
12. 3 Digital Input 4 Expansion Module 3 MDEO54 Expansion Module 4 MDE034 Digital Input 1 Digital Input 2 Digital Input 3 Digital Input 4 Digital Outputs Base Module MDE 044 vi Update Exit C0M1 115200 n 8 1 no flow control Figure 33 Digital Input Configuration 2 Select the Digital Input to be configured 3 Select Discrete or Frequency Counter for the first two inputs only Do NOT exceed 5 kHz for frequency input Setting the Digital Mode of either of the first two DI s to Frequency Mode sets both DI s on that module to the same mode Do NOT exceed 5 kHz for frequency input 4 Select the Analog Input to be configured 5 Select the required Analog Mode 0 to 10 VDC or 0 to 20 mA Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 36 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Configuration amp Operation Setting the Analog Mode of one Al or AO sets all Al s and AO s on that module to the same mode File Help Information Confiquration Input Output Analog Inputs Analog Input 3 Base Module MDE 044 Analog Mode Analog Input 1 The analog mode affects all analog inputs and all analog Analog Input 2 outputs of the module Analog Input 3 MENS Analog Input 4 Oto OVOC Oto 20 m El Expansion Module 1 MDEO44 Analog Input 1 Analo
13. 4 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00101 EXP 6 Digital Output 5 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00102 EXP 6 Digital Output 6 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00103 EXP 6 Digital Output 7 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00104 EXP 6 Digital Output 8 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00105 EXP 6 Digital Output 9 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00106 EXP 6 Digital Output 10 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00107 EXP 6 Digital Output 11 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00108 EXP 6 Digital Output 12 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00109 EXP 6 Digital Output 13 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00110 EXP 6 Digital Output 14 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00111 EXP 6 Digital Output 15 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00112 EXP 6 Digital Output 16 0 1 Refer to Appendix B Modbus Address Description Bytes Count V Range 10001 Base Digital Input 1 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 10002 Base Digital Input 2 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 10003 Base Digital Input 3 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 10004 Base Digital Input 4 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 10005 Base Digital Input 5 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 10006 Base Digital Input 6 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 10007 Base Digital Input 7 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 10008 Base Digital Input 8 0 1 Refer to Appendix B Base Digital Input 9 Refer to Appendix B Base Digital Input 10 Refer to Appendix B Base Digital pul 11 Refer to Appendix B 10015 Base Digital Ke 15 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 10016 Base Digital Input 16 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 10017 EXP 1 Digital Input 1 0 1 Refer to Append
14. Network Radio Modem Identifier Range AT Command Short Range SR 0 to 255 Medium Range MR 16 to 255 ATID Long Range LR 17 to 255 Figure 28 Network ID Value Table The default value of the Channel Number field for SR radios is 0 the default for MR radios is 16 and for LR radios is 17 d For MR and LR radio modems set the destination address ATDT to OxFFFF 5 Select the Repeater checkbox if the I O Base Module is to be used as a repeater re broadcasting I O data received in Modbus or Peer to Peer modes The default value of the Repeater field is unchecked Note Repeater Mode can only be implemented on the medium range MR and long range LR Base Modules The Repeater checkbox is not available when short range SR Base Modules Manual Documentation Number Wireless I O 1204 31 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Configuration amp Operation Modbus Mode Settings When configured as a wireless Modbus node I O communicates with a Wireless Modbus Modem and provides remote I O functionality Refer to Appendix E for a list of which 1 0 Modbus modems are compatible with which I O Base Modules When the I O receives a Modbus message to write to a discrete output Oxxxx addresses in its memory map the I O module turns on its corresponding digital output If a message containing holding registe
15. of the boxes Male plugs on Expansion Modules plug into female connectors on the side of the Base Module or other Expansion Modules resulting in a horizontal stack with the Base Module on the left and Expansion Modules extending to the right R Figure 6 APC Programming Module and Base Module Brze FER K Indicators Connectors and Accessories LED Indicators Base Modules have four LED indicators a Power LED an RSSI LED a Wireless Data LED and a Local Bus Data LED Expansion Modules and Programming Modules have two LED s a Power LED and a Local Bus Data LED Figure 5 Base and Expansion Modules Connected Together Power LED P ne Modul The Power LED illuminates red immediately on power up indicating that TOSTONUNINS MOGUE AC or DC power is present on the power supply terminals The MDPO1 Programming Module provides a convenient way to interface Base and Expansion Modules with a PC and the software used to configure RSSI LED them The Programming Module plugs into a Base or Expansion Module The RSSI LED provides an indication of the signal strength of the received The Programming Module connects to a PC serial port COM1 to 16 using a radio signal The color of the LED indicates whether the signal is weak OK standard straight through 9 pin serial cable or strong LED Color Signal Strength Off No signal Red Weak Yellow OK Green Strong Figure 7 RSSI LED Status Table Manual Documentation
16. output configuration options Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 28 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Configuration amp Operation Configuration amp Operation File Help a a EJ Ch t 4 S C f g t amp Op t Information Configuration Input Output ned ap er on I ura Ion era fon Wireless 1 r Communication Mode Channel Number Region Peer to Peer Master The channel number allows the base modules to communicate Other DI C Peer to Peer Slave with each other The channel number must be the i Channel Number Modbus same for modules to I O Manager software is used to configure I O hardware Using I O mn dl ser de Manager the system can be configured to operate in Peer to Peer wire Treet EE channel number to be the j same In Modbus mode make replacement or Modbus modes receiving Modbus commands and data from mM i sure that the channel number se zi of the base module matches a Modbus wireless modem Digital inputs can be configured to operate in EE the radio modem Discrete on off or Frequency Counter modes and analog inputs and outputs SR Short Range 12 23 radio modem ATCH command are configurable for voltage or current loop operation 5 A Configuring I O I O modules can be configured to operate as wireless Modbus nodes or as wire replacement li
17. saved power can be removed from the Base Module and the MDP01 Programming Module disconnected and removed Updating I O Firmware Occasionally updated firmware becomes available for I O modules When the I O Manager software is installed on your computer the I O Updater software is also installed This can be used to update the firmware in your I O modules The following procedure describes the firmware updating process 1 Disconnect power from the Base Module 2 Disconnect all modules from external equipment The easiest way to disconnect is to unplug all I O terminal blocks Manual Documentation Number Wireless I O 1204 39 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Configuration amp Operation 3 10 11 12 With power disconnected from the Base Module plug the Programming Module into the Base Module Connect Expansion Modules requiring updates to the Base Module The male local bus connector on the first Expansion Module plugs into the female connector on the Base Module The second Expansion Module plugs into the first etc Connect the PC serial port COM 1 to 16 to the Programming Module using a straight through serial 9 pin cable From the Windows Start menu start the I O Firmware Updater software The I O Firmware Updater Caution dialog box appears WirelessIO Firmware Updater q 2
18. 0 20ma 30034 EXP 2 Analog Input 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 30035 EXP 2 Analog Input 3 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 30036 EXP 2 Analog Input 4 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 30037 EXP 2 Analog Input 5 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 30038 EXP 2 Analog Input 6 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 30039 EXP 2 Analog Input 7 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 30040 EXP 2 Analog Input 8 0 4 30041 EXP 2 Reserved 095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 30044 EXP 2 Reserved 30045 EXP 2 Reserved 30047 EXP 2Reserved 30048 EXP 2 Reserved 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 30049 EXP 3 Analog Input 1 2 EXP 3 Analog Input 2 0 10vdc 0 20ma EXP 3 Analog Input 3 0 10vdc 0 20ma EXP 3 Analog Input 4 2 2 2 2 0 10vdc 0 20ma 30053 EXP 3 Analog Input 5 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 30054 EXP 3 Analog Input 6 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 2 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 30055 EXP 3 Analog Input 7 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 30057 EXP 3 Reserved 30058 EXP 3 Reserved 30060 EXP 3 Reserved l 30061 EXP 3 Reserved 30062 EXP 3 Reserved 30063 EXP 3Reserved 30064 EXP 3 Reserved 30066 EXP 4 Analog Input 2 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 30067 EXP 4 Analog Input 3 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 30068 EXP 4 Analog Input 4 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 30071 EXP 4 Analog Input 7 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 30081 EXP 5 Analog Input 1 2 0 4 EXP 5 Analog Input 2 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 0 4095 30082 300
19. 001 to 10112 30001 to 30112 40001 to 40112 Figure 18 I O Memory Areas Table Within these sections addresses are reserved for all I O modules that may be used Module Memory Range Manual Documentation Number Wireless I O 1204 19 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 x0001 to x0016 Expansion 1 x0017 to x0032 Expansion 2 x0033 to x0048 Expansion 3 x0049 to x0064 Expansion 4 x0065 to x0080 Expansion 5 x0081 to x0096 Expansion 6 x0097 to x0112 Figure 19 Module I O Addressing Table The following examples show how the addressing works Example 1 To turn on the second digital output DO2 on the Base Module the Modbus modem sends a message placing a logic 1 in memory location 00002 Example 2 To cause Expansion Module 3 to output a specified voltage on AO1 the Modbus modem sends a message to set the register at Modbus address 40049 to the appropriate value A list of all Modbus address assignments for all I O points is shown in Appendix D Several important points about this list should be noted e Some addresses are listed but not implemented in current versions of I O hardware e Some addresses are reserved for internal I O use e Some addresses are reserved for future use e 40000 series addresses store Analog Output data AND Frequency Counter data when Digital Inputs are conf
20. 0746 Modbus I O Assignments Modbus I O Assignments Modbus Address Description Bytes D A Count V I Range Modbus Address Description Bytes D A Count V I Range 40028 EXP 1 Freq Input 4 2 0 5000 40081 EXP 5 Analog Output 1 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40029 EXP 1 Address 2 0 1023 40082 EXP 5 Analog Output 2 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40030 EXP 1 Reserved 40083 EXP 5 Analog Output 3 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40084 EXP 5 Analog Output 4 2 0 4095 0 10vde 0 20ma 40085 EXP 5 Analog Output 5 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40086 EXP 5 Analog Output 6 2 0 4095 0 10vde 0 20ma 40034 EXP 2 Analog Output 2 2 0 4095 0 10vde 0 20ma 40087 EXP 5 Analog Output 7 2 0 4095 0 1 0vdc 0 20ma 40035 EXP 2 Analog Output 3 2 0 4095 0 10vde 0 20ma 40036 EXP 2 Analog Output 4 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40089 EXP 5 Freq Input 1 2 0 5000 40037 EXP 2 Analog Output 5 2 0 4095 0 10vde 0 20ma 40038 EXP 2 Analog Output 6 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40091 EXP 5 Freq Input 3 2 0 5000 40039 EXP 2 Analog Output 7 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40092 EXP 5 Freq Input 4 2 0 5000 40093 EXP 5 Address 2 0 1023 40042 EXP 2 Freq Input 2 2 0 5000 40095 EXP 5 Reserved 40043 EXP 2 Freq Input 3 2 0 5000 40096 EXP 5 Reserved 40044 EXP 2 Freq Input 4 2 0 5000 i 40045 EXP 2 Address 2 0 1023 40098 EXP 6 Analog Output 2 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40046 EXP 2 Reserved
21. 2DI 2DO sourcing DO s MDR4902A Base Repeater 900 MHz medium range 4DI 4DO sourcing DO s MDR4903A Base Repeater 900 MHz long range 2AI 2AO 2DI 2DO sourcing DO s MDR4904A Base Repeater 900 MHz long range 4DI 4DO sourcing DO s Expansion Modules Model Number Type 1 0 1 0 Types MDE04A Analog Input Module AA mA V MDEO5A Analog Output Module 4A0 mA V MDEO06A Analog Input Output 2Al 2AO mA V Module MDEO1A Digital Input Module 8DI Pull up R Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 61 MDP02 Programming Module and CD with I O Manager software Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 62 Appendix F I O Troubleshooting Problem Causes e Firmware does not match RSSI LED and RF Data LED intermittently blink The firmware for all base modules must match and the firmware for all expansion modules must match The firmware rev number may be viewed on the information tab of the configuration software If the firmware does not match then update the firware with the Firmware updater program e No Peer Peer communication link The communication link is not established Verify that all parameters in the configuration tab in the programming software is correct Make sure that there are no obstacles in the p
22. 5 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 30017 EXP 1 Analog Input 1 2 0 4095 0 10vde 0 20ma 30018 EXP 1 Analog Input 2 2 0 4095 0 10vde 0 20ma 30019 EXP 1 Analog Input 3 2 0 4095 0 10vde 0 20ma 10082 EXP 5 Digital Input 2 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 30020 EXP 1 Analog Input 4 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 30021 EXP 1 Analog Input 5 2 0 4095 0 10vde 0 20ma 30022 EXP 1 Analog Input 6 2 0 4095 0 10vde 0 20ma 10085 EXP 5 Digital Input 5 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 10086 0 1 EXP 5 Digital Input 6 Refer to Appendix B EXP 5 Digital Input 7 EXP 5 Digital Input 8 Refer to Appendix B Refer to Appendix B 30024 EXP 1 Analog Input 8 Po 30025 30026 EXP 1 Reserved EXP 1 Reserved 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma EXP 5 Digital Input 9 Refer to Appendix B 30027 EXP 1 Reserved EXP 5 Digital Input 10 Refer to Appendix B 30028 EXP 1 Reserved EXP 5 Digital Input 11 Refer to Appendix B 30029 EXP 1 Reserved 30030 EXP 1 Reserved i 30031 EXP 1R d Manual Documentation Number Wireless I O 1204 55 30032 EXP 1 Se Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 56 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Modbus I O Assignments Modbus Address Description Bytes A D Count V I Range 30033 EXP 2 Analog Input 1 2 0 4095 0 10vdc
23. 83 EXP 5 Analog Input 3 0 10vdc 0 20ma 30084 EXP 5 Analog Input 4 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 30085 Manual Documentation Number Wireless I O 1204 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 EXP 5 Analog Input 5 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 57 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Modbus I O Assignments Modbus Address 30086 30087 Description EXP 5 Analog Input 6 EXP 5 Analog Input 7 Bytes A D Count 2 0 4095 2 0 4095 V I Range 0 10vdc 0 20ma 0 10vdc 0 20ma 30088 30089 30090 EXP 5 Analog Input 8 EXP 5 Reserved EXP 5 Reserved 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 30091 30092 30093 30094 30095 30096 30097 30098 30099 30100 EXP 5 Reserved EXP 5 Reserved EXP 5 Reserved EXP 5 Reserved EXP 5Reserved EXP 5 Reserved EXP 6 Analog Input 1 EXP 6 Analog Input 2 EXP 6 Analog Input 3 EXP 6 Analog Input 4 0 4095 0 4095 0 4095 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 0 10vdc 0 20ma 0 10vdc 0 20ma 0 10vdc 0 20ma 30101 EXP 6 Analog Input 5 0 10vdc 0 20ma 30102 EXP 6 Analog Input 6 EXP 6 Analog Input 7 0 10vdc 0 20ma 0 10vdc 0 20ma EXP 6 Analog Input 8 0 10vdc 0 20ma EXP 6 Reserved EXP 6 Reserved EXP 6 Reserved Modbus Address 40001 40002 EXP 6 Reserved EXP 6 Reserved EXP 6 Reserved EXP 6Reserved EXP 6 Reserved 40001 40112 Analog Outputs Special Registers Description Base
24. Analog Output 1 Base Analog Output 2 Bytes D A Count 0 4095 0 4095 PO V I Range 0 10vdc 0 20ma 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40003 40004 40005 40006 Base Analog Output 3 Base Analog Output 4 Base Analog Output 5 Base Analog Output 6 0 4095 0 4095 0 4095 0 4095 Po 0 10vdc 0 20ma 0 10vdc 0 20ma 0 10vdc 0 20ma 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40007 Base Analog Output 7 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40008 Base Analog Output 8 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40009 Base Freq Input 1 2 0 5000 40010 Base Freq Input 2 2 0 5000 40011 Base Freq Input 3 2 0 5000 40012 Base Freq Input 4 2 0 5000 40013 Base Address 2 0 1023 40014 Local COM Comm Status 2 Bit Map 40015 Number Of Local COM Devices 40016 Base Reserved 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40017 EXP 1 Analog Output 1 40018 EXP 1 Analog Output 2 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40019 EXP 1 Analog Output 3 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40020 EXP 1 Analog Output 4 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40021 EXP 1 Analog Output 5 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40022 EXP 1 Analog Output 6 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40023 EXP 1 Analog Output 7 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40024 EXP 1 Analog Output 8 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40025 EXP 1 Freq Input 1 2 0 5000 40026 EXP 1 Freq Input 2 2 0 5000 40027 EXP 1 Freq Input 3 2 0 5000 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 58 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746
25. Number Wireless I O 1204 7 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Hardware RF Data LED The RF Data LED blinks green when data is being transmitted or received on the radio link When the LED is off no data is being transmitted or received Bus LED The Bus LED blinks green when data is being transmitted or received on the local bus connection When the LED is off no data is being transmitted or received Note If communications is not established within a preset number of retries default is 10 the RF Data and Bus LED s blink alternately to indicate a loss of communications Antennas Base Modules operating in the 900 MHz band come equipped with 6 5 inch folding rubber duck antennas that screw onto the reverse SMA connector on top of the case Base Modules operating in the 2 4 GHz band come equipped with 4 25 inch folding rubber duck antennas Higher gain antennas may be connected to extend range Connectors I O Base and Expansion Modules feature connectors for connecting field I O wiring and plugging together I O modules local bus In addition Base Modules include connectors for connecting an antenna and power supply Programming Modules inclu
26. Refer to Appendix B 00033 EXP 2 Digital Output 1 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00034 EXP 2 Digital Output 2 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00035 EXP 2 Digital Output 3 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00036 EXP 2 Digital Output 4 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00037 EXP 2 Digital Output 5 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00038 EXP 2 Digital Output 6 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00039 EXP 2 Digital Output 7 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00040 EXP 2 Digital Output 8 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00041 EXP 2 Digital Output 9 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00042 EXP 2 Digital Output 10 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00043 EXP 2 Digital Output 11 0 1 Refer to Appendix B Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 52 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Modbus I O Assignments Modbus Address Description 00044 EXP 2 Digital Output 12 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00045 EXP 2 Digital Output 13 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00046 EXP 2 Digital Output 14 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00047 EXP 2 Digital Output 15 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00048 EXP 2 Digital Output 16 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00049 EXP 3 Digital Output 1 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00050 EXP 3 Digital Output 2 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00051 EXP 3 Digital Output 3 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00052 EXP 3 Digital Ou
27. Tnpu Outp t EE 28 Chapter 4 Configuration amp Operation rr rrrrunnvvvnnnnnvnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnenr 29 Configuring MO EE 29 Wireless SN eege 29 Modbis Mode SUING S ege 32 Peer to Peer Mode Settings vaks Sinai haa i cinta tiaaahaate caste tdsasaae casted Ra eaahaclacastatvaulteuess 33 h Oup SATIPS atid ca at eadeica hed stant axa erne eds 35 SAVING WEE EE 39 Manual Documentation Number Wireless 1 0 1204 Table of Contents Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence P 15055 1018 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Updating VO Firmware MENG 39 Testing Modbus Mode Operation SE 41 Appendix A Default Configuration Settings rrunnnvvnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnenr 43 Appendix B Product SpecificationsS rnaserrurannvnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnennnnnnnvnnnnnnnnennnnnnnennennnneenr 45 Appendix C Dimensional Diagram ss rrunnvvnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnenr 50 Appendix D Modbus I O Assignments rrrnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnenr 52 Appendix E LO Models and Features rrnnnrrnnnnnnvnnnnnnvvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnenr 61 Appendix F VO Troubleshooting a xememjnitkmunvdmuumisine 63 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 iv www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Introduction Chapter 1 I
28. Wireless Modbus I O Model Numbers MDR4241A MDR4242A MDR4243A MDR4244A MDR4901A MDR4902A MDR4903A MDR4904A MDEO1A MDE02A MDE03A MDE04A MDEO5A MDEO06A MDE07A MDEO08A MDPO1 MDP02 Manual Documentation Number Wireless I O 1204 Table of Contents Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence P 15055 1018 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Table of Contents ENEE degt deed eege iij Chapter 1 Introduction EE 1 About this Manuals ee EE 1 VO Prod ct EEN 1 ele EE 2 E EE 3 Chapter 2 E E E 5 Eeer Dee Ee 5 BOSC Me deene 6 Exp nsion E 6 Programming Ee eege Ee 7 Indicators Connectors and Accessories wicccccccccceccccccccccccsueceseecceseueeuuneecesecssssussuneneeeseessssuneaneseeess 8 LEDIG ER 8 Aes jevn Genesee See ee ae 9 EE 9 Power Supply Requirements ye er anak ine ances 12 Mountins Hard Valera s rene nekte En 12 I O Options and ee 13 VOR Ge AS NE EE NE ER RE NE RT 13 VO Types EE EE 13 TON sr 15 LO Modes EE 21 Per Mod 21 Modbus Mode ukm eee reint 22 Eet 22 Chapter 3 Getting Started EE 23 VO Installation nenene n EE 23 RE Site EE 23 Computer Sysiem Aequiremens ee ENEE a nn 24 Iristalling VO ee EE 24 Connecting VO toa EE 25 Starti g VO Managot EE 25 Inf rm tion Ee EE de EEN aaen 28 Conan Ee Ee Eeer ee 28
29. at the most recently successful port it continues to scan through COM ports 1 to 16 The bar graph near the bottom of the window indicates progress 3 Ifthe device is not found the Progress box displays The device was not found on any serial port a Check the power supply and serial cable connections b Click the Connect button The connection process will be repeated and the device should be found 4 If Automatic connection is not desired a particular COM port 1 to 16 can be specified a Select the COM port number from the Connection drop down list b Click the Connect button to initiate the connection process Clicking the Stop button stops the module discovery process Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 26 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Getting Started 5 Ifthe device is found the I O Manager window opens H Confiquration Input Output Base Module MDE 044 Firmware Version 1 258 Hardware Version 0 Radio Firmware 0x0050 Radio Hardware 0x0C01 Expansion Module 1 MDE044 Firmware Version 1 00 Hardware Version 0 Expansion Module 2 MDE034 Firmware Version 1 00 Hardware Version 0 Expansion Module 3 MDE 054 Firmware Version 1 00 Hardware Version 0 Expansion Module 4 MDE 034 Firmware Version 1 00 i i Update Exit COM1 115200 n 8 1 no flow control Ui Figure 25 I O Manager The I O Manag
30. ath of the wireless transmission e Too many expansion modules installed Only 6 expansion modules may be connected to any base module e Expansion modules in peer peer mode do not match In peer peer mode the master and slave must have the same number of expansion modules e Expansion module added removed without cycling power on base module The I O configures the base module and expansion modules on a cycle of power No damage occurs by adding removing a module hot but the power does need to be cycled for the base module to update the expansion locations Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 63 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746
31. de a serial connector for connecting to a PC COM port Antenna Connector Base Modules have a reverse SMA antenna connector mounted on the top edge of the enclosure Manual Documentation Number Wireless I O 1204 9 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Hardware Figure 8 Top View of a Base Module Power Supply Connector The Power Supply connector Base Modules only is a two position removable terminal block located on the top of the unit Terminal spacing is 3 5 mm The terminal block accepts solid and stranded wires from 28 AWG to 16 AWG Please check polarity marking in Figure 8 Refer to the following section for information on Power Supply Requirements The Programming Module and all Expansion Modules receive power from the Base Module via the local bus connector Serial Port Connector The Serial Port connector Programming Module only is a DB 9F female connector The Programming Module is configured as a DCE device and supports standard RS 232 serial communications signal levels For programming a standard straight through serial cable with DB 9F on one end and DB 9M on the other is required Figure 9 DB 9 Female Serial Port Connector with Pin out Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 10 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746
32. e Configuration Analog Mode The analog mode set all analog outputs of the mod VDC or 0 20 m Discrete This is a discrete ON OFt range is 0 48 VDC Frequency This selection will calculat from the pulsing input of 0 range is 0 5 KHz Update COM1 115200 n 8 1 no flow control 2 Select the RTD to be configured 3 To increase speed RTD channels may be turned on or off If nothing is connected to the RTD channel then uncheck the Channel Enabled option 4 Select the RTD type as PT 100 PT1000 CU10 depending on your RTD type Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence P 15055 1018 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 38 Configuration amp Operation 5 Select if you have wired a 2 3 or 4 wire RTD probe to the input module Setting the Analog Mode of one Al or AO sets all Al s and AO s on that module to the same mode Saving the Configuration When all configuration settings are complete click the Update button to save them in the I O Base Module 1 The Progress bar at the bottom of the windows shows the progress of the update 2 The Status bar displays the following text Sending module parameters to the base module 3 When the updating process is complete the Status bar displays the message The configuration has been sent successfully Note When configuration is complete and the configuration has been
33. e same model Analog and digital input signals connected to Als and DI s on one module appear on the corresponding AO s and DO s on the other module Any Expansion Modules included in a Peer to Peer system must be chosen to be complimentary For example if Expansion Module 1 on one end of the link is a MDEO4A 4 analog inputs Expansion Module 1 on the other end of the link must be a MDEOSA 4 analog outputs D eege Repeater Mode When a I O Base Module is configured as a radio repeater it relays data from a Modbus modem or another I O Base Module and extends the range of D D IT Careckra Figure 20 Peer to Peer Mode Pers Ept via Miis Lal Coegeckee Manual Documentation Number Wireless LC 1204 21 Figure 22 Using a Base Module as a Repeater Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 22 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Getting Started Chapter 3 Getting Started I O Installation RF Site Considerations When installing any radio equipment it is important to give careful consideration to the installation location and the surrounding area Radio transmission and reception is affected by absorption reflection and refraction of the radio signals These factors are determined by the distance be
34. endix B 10094 EXP 5 Digital Input 14 0 1 Refer to Appendix B EXP 2 Digital Input 10 Refer to Appendix B 10095 EXP 5 Digital Input 15 Refer to Appendix B EXP 2 Digital Input 11 Refer to Appendix B 10096 EXP 5 Digital Input 16 Refer to Appendix B EXP 2 Digital Input 12 S Refer to Appendix B 10097 EXP 6 Digital Input 1 Refer to Appendix B 10045 EXP 2 Digital Input 13 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 10098 EXP 6 Digital Input 2 Refer to Appendix B 10099 EXP 6 Digital Input 3 Refer to Appendix B 10100 EXP 6 Digital Input 4 Refer to Appendix B 10048 EXP 2 Digital Input 16 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 10101 EXP 6 Digital Input 5 Refer to Appendix B 10102 EXP 6 Digital Input 6 i Refer to Appendix B 10103 EXP 6 Digital Input 7 gt Refer to Appendix B 11051 EXP 3 Digital Input 3 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 10104 EXP 6 Digital Input 8 Refer to Appendix B 10052 EXP 3 Digital Input 4 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 10105 EXP 6 Digital Input 9 Refer to Appendix B 10053 EXP 3 Digital Input 5 0 1 10054 EXP 3 Digital Input 6 Refer to Appendix B 10106 EXP 6 Digital Input 10 0 1 Refer to Appendix B Refer to Appendix B 10055 EXP 3 Digital Input 7 EXP 3 Digital Input 8 Refer to Appendix B Refer to Appendix B EXP 3 Digital Input 9 Refer to Appendix B EXP 6 Digital Input 11 Refer to Appendix B EXP 6 Digital Input 12 EXP 6 Digital Input 13 Refer to Appendix B Refer to Appendix B
35. entation Number Wireless I O 1204 59 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 60 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Appendix E I O Models and Features Base Modules MDE02A Digital Output Module 8DO sourcing MDEO3A Digital Input Output 4DI 4DO sourcing Module MDE07A Digital Output Module 8DO relays MDE08A Analog Input Module AA RTD Compatible Radio Modems Radio Modem Model Description UO Base Module Model MDR3243A 2 4 GHz RS 232 422 485 radio modem MDR4241A MDR4242A MDR3241A 2 4 GHz RS 232 422 485 radio modem 9600 bps MDR4243A MDR4244A MDR3901A 900 MHz RS 232 422 485 radio modem 9600 bps MDR4901A MDR4902A MDR3903A 900 MHz RS 232 422 485 radio modem 115 2 MDR4903A kbps MDR4904A Accessories Model Number MDP01 Description Programming Module Model Number Module Type Frequency Range 1 0 MDR4241A Base 2 4 GHz short range 2AI 2AO 2DI 2DO sourcing DO s MDR4242A Base 2 4 GHz short range 4DI 400 sourcing DO s Base Repeater Modules Model Number Type Frequency Range 1 0 MDR4243A Base Repeater 2 4 GHz medium range 2AI 2AO 2DI 2DO sourcing DO s MDR4244A Base Repeater 2 4 GHz medium range 4DI 4DO sourcing DO s MDR4901A Base Repeater 900 MHz medium range 2Al 2AO
36. er window contains e File and Help menus e Three tabbed panes Information Configuration and Input Output e A Help sidebar containing information and hints related to the current tab e A graphic display of the Base and Expansion Modules discovered e lt A Status bar at the bottom showing the COM port and communications parameters baud rate parity data bits stop bits and flow control Manual Documentation Number Wireless I O 1204 27 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Getting Started e An Update button used to save configuration parameters to the modules e An Exit button Information Tab The Information tab displays a tree structure listing e Base and Expansion modules detected and their model numbers e Firmware version number for each module e Hardware version number for each module e Radio firmware version number for the Base Module e Radio hardware version number for the Base Module Configuration Tab The Configuration tab contains fields that allow configuration of e Wireless Radio parameters Region Channel Number Network Identifier and Repeater Mode e Communications Modes Peer to Peer Master Peer to Peer Slave Modbus and related parameters Input Output Tab The Input Output tab contains e A tree structure listing input and output types for each module e Input and
37. ers can sink up to 40 mA per output or 320 mA output options Base and Expansion Module options include total for an 8 DO module at voltages up 48 VDC e 2 analog inputs 2 analog outputs 2 digital inputs and 2 digital outputs Analog Inputs sourcing or sinking driver Analog inputs accept voltage current signals or RTD temperature signals e 4 digital inputs and 4 digital outputs sourcing or sinking driver When configured as voltage inputs the full scale range is 0 to 10 VDC When e 8 digital inputs configured as current inputs the full scale range is 0 to 20 mA and the input bes BN i resistance is 250 ohms When configured as RTD input the range is PT100 e 8 digital outputs sourcing or sinking driver PT1000 CU10 types e 4 analog inputs o RTD Temperature input module available Analog Outputs e 4 analog outputs Analog outputs produce voltage or current output signals When configured as voltage outputs the full scale range is 0 to 10 VDC at 1 mA maximum When configured as current outputs the full scale range is 0 to 20 mA with a Modules continue to be developed with additional features and options maximum load resistance of 450 Q at 20 mA Refer to Appendix E for a list of available models and options 0 to 20 mA Ale and AO s accommodate standard 4 to 20 mA instrumentation current loop signals I O Types and Characteristics e 2 analog inputs and 2 analog outputs Digital Inputs DI s can detect the presence of contact clo
38. es to the Base Module The male local bus connector on the first Expansion Module plugs into the female connector on the Base Module The second Expansion Module plugs into the first etc 3 Connect the PC serial port to the Programming Module using a straight through serial 9 pin cable 4 Re apply power to the I O Base Module The Power LED should light up Starting I O Manager 1 From the Windows Start menu start the I O Manager software The I O splash window appears briefly followed by the discovery window 2 The Connection drop down list defaults to Automatic discovery The software scans through COM ports looking for I O devices The scan Manual Documentation Number Wireless I O 1204 25 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Getting Started starts with the most recently used serial port in which a device was found Connection Automatic DI Progress Looking for the connection to the device Looking for the device on COM1 COM1 does not have a cable connected or the module does not have power Looking for the device on COM2 COMZ does not have a cable connected or the module does not have power Looking for the device on CONM3 COM3 does not exist p Figure 24 Discovery Window During the scan the Progress box displays information about the scanning process If a device is not found
39. g Input 2 Analog Input 3 Analog Input 4 Expansion Module 2 MDE034 Expansion Module 3 MDE 054 Expansion Module 4 MDE034 Analog Outputs vi m COM1 115200 n 8 1 no flow control Figure 34 Analog Input Configuration Update Exit 6 Select the Analog Output to be configured 7 Select the required Analog Mode 0 to 10 VDC or 0 to 20 mA Manual Documentation Number Wireless I O 1204 37 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Configuration amp Operation If RTD module present then 1 Select the Input Output tab An input tree appears listing all Base and Expansion Modules in the system and the inputs available on them i WirelessIO File Help Information Confiquration Input Output Analog Inputs Base Module MDR 42414 Analog Input 1 Analog Input 2 Expansion Module 1 MDE 084 RTD Input 2 ATD Input 3 RTD Input 4 Analog Outputs El Base Module MDR42414 Analog Output 1 Analog Output 2 Expansion Module 1 MDEO84 U 2 Digital Inputs CO Race Mech de MORAPALA i RTD Input 1 RTD Channel IV Channel Enabled ARTD Type Ze Pt 100 TCR 0 00385 Pt 1000 TCR 0 0385 Cu10TCR 0 00427 RTD Connection 2Wire C 3 Wire C 4 Wire Modul
40. h Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Product Specifications Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 48 Product Specifications Power Source Power Consumption LED Indicators Serial Connector Interface Lines Supported Serial Data Rates Supported Parity Data Bits Stop Bits Flow control Cable Local Bus Connection Temperature Dimensions Operating Humidity Certifications Programming Module MDP01 Supplied through local bus connector from powered base module 5 VDC 40 mA max Power ON Red LED illuminated steady Local Bus Data present on TD or RD line Green LED blinks DB 9F 9 pin D type female connector configured as DCE RS 232 TD RD RTS CTS DTR DSR DCD GND 115200 bps None 8 1 None Gray straight through DB9M to DBOF 6 foot included Part No 9PAMF6 14 pin dual row 2mm connector Operating 40 C to 85 C Storage 40 C to 85 C 1 15 x 3 65 x 5 in 2 92 x 9 27x 12 7 cm 10 to 90 non condensing FCC Part 15 Class A CISPR EN55022 Class A EN61000 6 1 Generic Standards for Residential Commercial amp Light Industrial EN61000 4 2 ESD EN61000 4 3 RFI EN61000 4 4 EFT EN61000 4 5 Surge EN61000 4 6 Cl EN61000 4 8 Power Frequency Magnetic EN61000 4 11 Voltage Dips amp I
41. hannel number ZS J of the base module matches the radio modem SR Short Range 12 23 radio modem ATCH command IV Repeater Mode nad MD hd medi sr D smale D E p i i Update Exit COM2 115200 n 8 1 no flow control 7 Figure 30 Configuration Tab with Default Values Peer to Peer Mode Settings In Peer to Peer mode digital and analog signals can be transferred in both directions across a I O link For successful communication both Base Modules must be the same model and all Expansion Modules must be complimentary e g DI to DO AI to AO and arranged in the same order on the Local Bus One is configured as Peer to Peer Master and other is configured as Peer to Peer slave It does not matter which one is configured as master Additionally Peer to Peer Master address MUST match the Peer to Peer Slave address 1 255 Peer to Peer Master To configure the I O Base Module for Peer to Peer Master Mode Manual Documentation Number Wireless I O 1204 33 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Configuration amp Operation L 2 Select the Configuration tab Select the Peer to Peer Master option button CT As De He Information Configuration Inout output Wireless Bech Communicator Mode D Pestoes Hate oser sl Feeriefee Slave Channel Humbe 0 255
42. hort Range SR Option Up to 300 ft indoors 1 mile outdoors LOS Medium Range MR Option Up to 1500 ft indoors 7 miles outdoors LOS Long Range LR Option Up to 3000 ft indoors 14 miles outdoors LOS Power Supply Not included LED Indicators Base Module Power Connector Removable screw terminal 2 block 3 5 mm spacing Common Connectin 3 5mm removable terminal block 1 per bank of 4 output Receive Signal Strength Indicator Tri color LED Off no signal Red weak Yellow OK Green Strong RF Data Indicator Green LED blinks with TD or RD data traffic Off no data traffic Bus Indicator Green LED blinks with TD or RD data traffic Off no data traffic Power Indicator Red LED UO Connectors Removable screw terminal 2 4 or 8 position block 3 5 mm spacing Ratings 250 VAC 8A 30 VDC 5A maximum per bank of 4 as grouped on the Digital Inputs label Voltage Range 0to 48 VDC RTD Inputs Number of RTD 4 Wire configuration 2 3 and 4 wire Low Voltage 0 0 8 V maximum Manual Documentation Number Wireless O 1204 45 Type PT100 PT1000 Cu10 E Optimized for temperature coefficient of 385 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 www Blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 46 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746
43. igured for Frequency Counter operation For each module the first eight memory locations are assigned to AO data and the next four locations are assigned to Frequency Counter data e Ifa Modbus device communicating with I O tries to send to or receive from a memory address not implemented by the hardware in use the I O replies with an exception response Appendix D of this manual contains a list of Modbus I O assignments for the VO Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 20 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Hardware Hardware Modbus Mode I O Modes of Oper ation In Modbus mode standard Modbus messages can be sent and received between a Modbus radio modem and a I O system Data written to output I O systems can operate in Peer to Peer or Modbus modes Some Base addresses in the I O result in signals appearing on its outputs Signals Modules can be configured as repeaters to extend the radio coverage connected to I O inputs are converted and stored in Modbus input memory distance locations and then sent across the link as Modbus messages to the Modbus radio modem Peer to Peer Mode In Peer to Peer mode two I O systems provide wire replacement functionality In this mode one Base is configured as the master and the other JM Ai as the slave It does not matter which end of the link is the master and which is the slave Both Base Modules must be th
44. ion Number Wireless I O 1204 17 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 18 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Hardware Modbus I O Addressing I O modules can be configured to operate as wireless Modbus nodes In Modbus mode messages are sent across the wireless link from a Modbus modem to the I O and from the I O to the Modbus modem Digital and analog input information from the I O inputs is stored in the I O memory and then sent across the link to the Modbus modem Digital and analog output information is sent from the Modbus modem to the I O stored in its memory and then sent to the outputs To use Modbus mode successfully an understanding of the I O memory map assignments is necessary Modbus fundtion codes supportd are Function 1 Read DO Status Function 2 Read DI s Function 3 Read AO Status Function 4 Read Als Function 6 Write to Single AO Function 15 Write to Multiple DO s Messages sent between I O and a Modbus modem use Modbus memory addresses to specify what type of information is being sent and where it is stored In the Modbus addressing scheme each type of I O DO DI AI and AO is stored in a different section of the memory Modbus Memory dt Address DO 00001t000112 DL 10
45. ix B 10018 EXP 1 Digital Input 2 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 10019 EXP 1 Digital Input 3 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 10020 EXP 1 Digital Input 4 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 10021 EXP 1 Digital Input 5 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 10022 EXP 1 Digital Input 6 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 10023 EXP 1 Digital Input 7 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 10024 EXP 1 Digital Input 8 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 10025 EXP 1 Digital Input 9 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 10026 EXP 1 Digital Input 10 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 10027 EXP 1 Digital Input 11 d Refer to Appendix B 10028 EXP 1 Digital pul 12 Refer to Appendix B 10030 EXP 1 Digital Ke 14 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 10031 EXP 1 Digital Input 15 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 10032 EXP 1 Digital Input 16 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 10033 EXP 2 Digital Input 1 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 10034 EXP 2 Digital Input 2 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 10035 EXP 2 Digital Input 3 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 10036 EXP 2 Digital Input 4 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 10037 EXP 2 Digital Input 5 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 10038 EXP 2 Digital Input 6 0 1 Refer to Appendix B Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 54 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Modbus I O Assignments Modbus I O Assignments Modbus Address Description EXP 5 Digital Input 12 i Refer to Appendix B EXP 2 Digital Input 8 0 1 Refer to Appendix B EXP 5 Digital Input 13 Refer to Appendix B EXP 2 Digital Input 9 Refer to App
46. lude two frequency bands 900 MHz and 2 4 GHz and three power output range categories Short Range Medium Range and Long Range Frequency Outdoor Range Categor Indoor Band SE ER Line of Sight 2 4 GHz Short Range SR 300 ft 1 mile 2 4 GHz Medium Range MR 600 ft 900 MHz Medium Range MR 1500 ft 900 MHz Long Range LR 3000 ft 14 miles Figure 4 Radio Type Options and Ranges with included antennas Several different combinations of digital inputs DI digital outputs DO analog inputs AI and analog outputs AO are available For example the MDR4241A features a combination of two DI s two DO s two AI s and two AO s in a package with a short range SR 2 4 GHz radio option Similar models are available with medium range MR and long range LR radio options Expansion Modules Up to six Expansion Modules can be plugged into the Base Module to add more I O capabilities in any combination needed For example the MDE02A Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 6 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Hardware Hardware Expansion Module provides eight additional digital outputs the MDE06A provides two analog inputs and two analog outputs Refer to Appendix E for a list of I O models and features Expansion Modules connect to Base Modules by plugging the modules together engaging the local bus connectors located on the sides
47. nks in Peer to Peer mode Wireless configuration options i ude w are the same for either mode COM2 115200 n 8 1 no flow control S Figure 26 Wireless Area of Configuration Tab Wireless Settings 3 Set the Channel Number field to match the channel used by the device fi fi tion in different hi I O Base Modules can be configured for operation in different geographic NN areas of the world They can also be configured to operate on several different radio channels This allows multiple I O systems to operate in the same area without interference The number of different systems can be further increased by configuring a unique Network Identifier which selects the frequency hopping sequence Base Modules also can be used as repeaters to extend the range of a system a Ifthat device is another I O Base Module set the Channel Numbers the same when configuring each of them b If the device is a Modbus radio modem the modem must be configured by using the correct AT command to match the Base To configure Wireless settings Module s Channel Number c Each I O radio type uses a different Channel Number range Modbus radio modems use different AT commands depending on the radio type The table below shows these ranges and commands 1 Select the Configuration tab 2 In the Region drop down list select the region in which you are operating Europe or Other The Region selection configures the radio to operate with the power out
48. nterruptions Appendix C Dimensional Diagrams ELTH ae EEE Manual Documentation Number Wireless LC 7204 49 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 50 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Dimensional Diagrams Figure 36 Dimensional Diagram of a I O Base Module Manual Documentation Number Wireless I O 1204 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 51 Modbus I O Assignments Appendix D Modbus I O Assignments 00001 00112 Discrete Digital Outputs Modbus function codes supported are Function 1 Read DO Status Function 2 Read DI s Function 3 Read AO Status Function 4 Read Al s Function 5 Write to Single DO firmware v2 0 or higher Function 6 Write to Single AO Function 15 Write to Multi DO s Modbus Address Description Bytes Count V Range 00001 Base Digital Output 1 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00002 Base Digital Output 2 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00003 Base Digital Output 3 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00004 Base Digital Output 4 0 1 Refer to Appendix B
49. ntroduction Thank you for purchasing an I O product This product has been manufactured to the highest standards of quality and performance to ensure your complete satisfaction About this Manual This manual has been created to assist you in installing configuring and using your I O module Please read it carefully and follow the instructions to achieve best results VO Product Family Wireless Modbus I O modules provide easy to use cost effective peer to peer or Modbus wire replacement solutions Figure 1 An MDR4241A Module Manual Documentation Number Wireless I O 1204 1 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Introduction The I O family of products features a selection of operational modes communications ranges and I O combinations The system is scalable making it easy to start with a few I O points and build a system with the required I O mix Features Choice of number and type of digital and analog I O Sourcing or sinking digital outputs available Flexible and scalable by adding expansion modules Wireless MODBUS and Peer to Peer communications modes Small economical and configurable Wide operating temperature range AC or DC power sources Three radio options for different range capabilities Power RSSI RF Data and Bus LED s Removable screw terminal strips for power supply and I O poin
50. ppendix B 00080 EXP 4 Digital Output 16 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00081 EXP 5 Digital Output 1 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00082 EXP 5 Digital Output 2 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00083 EXP 5 Digital Output 3 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00084 EXP 5 Digital Output 4 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00085 EXP 5 Digital Output 5 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00086 EXP 5 Digital Output 6 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00087 EXP 5 Digital Output 7 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00088 EXP 5 Digital Output 8 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00089 EXP 5 Digital Output 9 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00090 EXP 5 Digital Output 10 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00091 EXP 5 Digital Output 11 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00092 EXP 5 Digital Output 12 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00093 EXP 5 Digital Output 13 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00094 EXP 5 Digital Output 14 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00095 EXP 5 Digital Output 15 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00096 EXP 5 Digital Output 16 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00097 EXP 6 Digital Output 1 Refer to Appendix B Manual Documentation Number Wireless I O 1204 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 53 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Modbus I O Assignments Modbus Address Description 10001 10112 Discrete Digital Inputs 00098 EXP 6 Digital Output 2 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00099 EXP 6 Digital Output 3 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00100 EXP 6 Digital Output
51. put and other parameters appropriate for Type Range Base Module Channel Radio Modem that region The default Region selection is Europe which limits power Number Range AT Command levels to those acceptable in that region Short Range SR 12 to 23 ATCH Medium Range MR 0t06 ATHP Long Range LR 0to 9 Figure 27 Radio Types Channel Numbers and AT Commands Manual Documentation Number Wireless O 1204 29 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 30 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Configuration amp Operation The default value of the Channel Number field for SR radios is 12 the default for MR and LR radios is 0 4 Set the Network Identifier field to match the Identifier used by the device with which it will communicate a If that device is another I O Base Module set the Network Identifiers the same when configuring each of them b If the device is a Modbus radio modem the modem must be configured by using the correct AT command to match the Base Module s Network Identifier c Each I O radio type uses a different Network Identifier range Modbus radio modems must be configured to use the ATID command The table below shows the channel number ranges Type Range Base Module
52. r data is received 4xxxx addresses in its memory map the I O module converts the value to a voltage or current signal on the corresponding analog output IL Figure 29 Modbus Mode Digital and analog signals applied to the I O modules input terminals are converted to Modbus messages to be sent back to the radio modem Digital inputs are stored as 1xxxx coil addresses analog inputs are converted to 12 bit binary values and stored in 3xxxx input register addresses To configure the I O for Modbus mode 1 Select the Configuration tab 2 Select the Modbus option button Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 32 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Configuration amp Operation 3 Inthe Modbus Address box type the Modbus address to be used The allowable range of Modbus addresses is from 1 to 247 The default Modbus address is 1 File Help Information Configuration Input Output ee eee Cl Wireless Communication Mode Channel Number Region Peer to Peer Master The channel number allows the base modules to communicate Other C Peer to Peer Slave with each other The amp Modb channel number must be the Channel Number Ea ES same for modules to Ki communicate with each other fi i Modbus In peer peer mode set the EEN Address channel number to be the Er ener ir ei same In Modbus mode make IR el 1 ES sure that the c
53. sures transistor switches or on off DC voltage signals low or high logic levels Voltages below 0 8 VDC are interpreted as a low state Voltages between 4 0 VDC and 48 VDC are interpreted as a high state Note Inputs have an internal weak pull up resistor so unconnected inputs will read as being in the high state Digital Outputs Digital outputs send on off signals low or high logic levels to drive external devices such as indicators relay coils or the inputs of other equipment such as PLC s SCADA etc Modules with digital outputs are available with sourcing or sinking drivers Manual Documentation Number Wireless O 1204 13 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Hardware Hardware I O Wiring Sourcing PNP Driver DI Wiring The following diagram shows typical connection wiring for various digital Device Inout inputs Figure 13 Typical Digital Output Wiring for Sourcing Outputs lt Formatted Bullets and Numbering 4 ZS MDE03A Expansion Module 5 Input The following diagram shows typical connection wiring for modules featuring sinking NPN drivers Figure 12 Typical Digital Input Wiring for Various Input Devices al
54. tem Appendix B contains a listing of power requirements for all I O modules If an AC power supply is to be used it should be 24VAC If a DC power supply is to be used it is important to note whether the system will include DO s with sourcing outputs e Systems which incorporate DO s with sourcing PNP transistor outputs on the Base Module or any Expansion Modules must be powered with a supply voltage range of 10 to 46 VDC maximum e Systems in which all digital outputs have sinking NPN transistor outputs on the Base Module and all Expansion Modules no sourcing drivers can be powered with a supply voltage range of 10 to 48 VDC Refer to the I O Options and Characteristics section for more information on sourcing and sinking outputs Mounting Hardware I O modules can be DIN rail mounted The DIN mounting clip and spring is included on each module Figure 11 DIN Clip with Spring on a I O Module Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 12 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 gn gl Formatted Bullets and Numbering Hardware Hardware VO Options and Characteristics Sourcing PNP transistor drivers provide up to 40 mA per output or 320 mA total for an 8 DO modules at output voltages up to 45 VDC to connected loads I O Options ve The Wireless Modbus I O family of products features a variety of input and Sinking NPN transistor driv
55. tput 4 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00053 EXP 3 Digital Output 5 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00054 EXP 3 Digital Output 6 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00055 EXP 3 Digital Output 7 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00056 EXP 3 Digital Output 8 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00057 EXP 3 Digital Output 9 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00058 EXP 3 Digital Output 10 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00059 EXP 3 Digital Output 11 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00060 EXP 3 Digital Output 12 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00061 EXP 3 Digital Output 13 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00062 EXP 3 Digital Output 14 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00063 EXP 3 Digital Output 15 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00064 EXP 3 Digital Output 16 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00065 EXP 4 Digital Output 1 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00066 EXP 4 Digital Output 2 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00067 EXP 4 Digital Output 3 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00068 EXP 4 Digital Output 4 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00069 EXP 4 Digital Output 5 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00070 EXP 4 Digital Output 6 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00071 EXP 4 Digital Output 7 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00072 EXP 4 Digital Output 8 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00073 EXP 4 Digital Output 9 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00074 EXP 4 Digital Output 10 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00075 EXP 4 Digital Output 11 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00076 EXP 4 Digital Output 12 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00077 EXP 4 Digital Output 13 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00078 EXP 4 Digital Output 14 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00079 EXP 4 Digital Output 15 0 1 Refer to A
56. ts I O Manager configuration software DIN rail mountable Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 2 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Introduction Introduction Package Checklist Base Modules are shipped with the following items included v I O module v a printed version of this user manual v a printed version of the I O Quick Start Guide Expansion Modules are shipped with the following items included v I O module v a printed version of the I O Quick Start Guide Programming Modules MDP01 are shipped with the following items included v MDP01 Programming Module v 6 foot DB9 male to DB9 female straight through serial cable va printed version of the I O Quick Start Guide Programming kits MDP02 are shipped with the following items included v MDP01 Programming Module 6 foot DB9 male to DB9 female straight through serial cable a printed version of the I O Quick Start Guide a CD ROM disc with I O Manager configuration software NTN I O Firmware Updater this manual in PDF format a Quick Start guide in PDF format O O O 0 Manual Documentation Number Wireless LC 7204 3 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500
57. tween the transmitting and receiving antennas the type position and amount of obstructions antenna heights frequency band and RF power used and other factors There are several ways to optimize the RF environment to ensure satisfactory performance A partial list of these follows e Select the I O radio option that provides sufficient power for your application Lower frequencies travel farther and are less affected by absorption in materials Higher power levels generally provide greater penetration through objects e Select installation locations that come as close as possible to providing LOS access between Base Modules e Avoid installation locations where metal objects may block reflect refract or cause multipathing of radio frequencies In some cases reflections may enhance reception but in others it can cause problems Some experimentation may be necessary e Select installation locations to increase antenna heights e Select equipment enclosures made of materials that minimize RF attenuation e Avoid locations with other radio equipment that may cause interference e In some cases alternate types of antennas more directional or remote antenna mounting outside of enclosures or at a higher elevation may be required Manual Documentation Number Wireless I O 1204 23 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746
58. ut Dupa anses Lean ston Moche Reger C PeerinFeer Master ire D H Deele Sle Channel Number D 255 Hodur fi al Bet ha Brea Silver Network Ideni 0 255 D el 25 12 SIE 2 FF Repeater Mode Dal SE COM1 115200 n 8 1 no flow control Figure 32 Peer to Peer Slave Configuration Input Output Settings Digital inputs and analog inputs outputs on I O modules are configured from the Input Output tab of the I O Manager The first two digital inputs on any module can be configured as Discrete inputs or Frequency Counter inputs Any additional digital inputs operate as Discrete inputs only Frequency Counter operation is only functional when the I O is set up in Modbus mode Analog inputs and outputs can be configured for voltage or current loop operation To configure digital and analog I O Manual Documentation Number Wireless I O 1204 35 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Configuration amp Operation 1 Select the Input Output tab An input tree appears listing all Base and Expansion Modules in the system and the inputs available on them File Help Information Configuration Input Output Base Module MDE 044 Digital Input 2 Expansion Module 1 MDE 044 Digital Mode Expansion Module 2 MDE034 e Discrete Frequency Digital Input 1 Digital Input 2 Digital Input
59. x 724 746 0746 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 www blackbox com Tech Support and Ordering 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Product Specifications Product Specifications Appendix B Product Specifications Frequency Input Two DI inputs per module software selectable as Frequency Counters 0 to 5 kHz range do NOT exceed more than 5kHz Digital Outputs Voltage Range 10 to 45 VDC for sourcing outputs 0 to 48 VDC for sinking outputs Open Source 40 mA per output Al Load Resistance 100 Mega ohms when configured for voltage input 250 ohms when configured for current input AO Max Output Current 1 mA when configured for voltage output AO Max Source Load 450 ohms when configured for current output Base Module Models MDR4241A MDR4242A MDR4243A MDR4244A MDR4901A MDR4902A MDR4903A MDR4904A Expansion Module Models MDE04A MDE05A MDEO6A MDE01A MDE02A MDE03A MDEO7A MDE08A Manual Paper copy of this manual PDF available CD ROM disc O Manager PDF of I O User Manual PDF of Quick Start guide Operating Systems supported Windows ME 98 2000 XP Dimensions 1 15 x 3 65 x 5 in 2 92 x 9 27x 12 7 cm Expansion Feature 1 base module and up to 6 expansion modules Radio Properties Input Protection Over voltage to 2x max input voltage Power Supply Voltage Sourcing modules 10 VDC to 46 VDC 24 VAC 10 Requirements Sinking modules 10 VDC to 48 VDC 24 VAC 10 S
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