I/O Modules, I/O Expander and I/O Concentrator
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1. rumental U INPUT EMO O 4 20 C rect Up te t 20 m thernet 8 195 OF Ihermacouple imp Equivale 1 OBaseT i m e N AIN 100 m i OO 200K 5 Z 5 Jumpe D er Input AIN6 Strair e N AINT tae Brid n 24 D oca dumpe to 2 4 20 mA Range omm EE DC Volt x he ouple Za T1 mmo ee Externally Powered PEE AIN24 3 4 20 mA Transmitter EC Gh EN EE Wer Za v c E l Ps Loo 7 F O a Gq rid AINT 4 4 20 mA Transmitter EtherTRAK I O User Manual Page 30 of 32 Last Revised 5 Oct 05 SIXNET Box 767 e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 FAX 1 518 877 8346 e mailto support sixnetio com Section 10 Analog I O Module ET 8AI2 4A02 H Combined Analog Input and Output Module ET 8AI2 4AO2 This module combines eight 4 20 mA analog inputs and four 4 20 mA outputs More information Overview can be found in the on line help supplied with the SIXNET I O Tool Kit program Number of Analog Inputs 8 14 bit resolution Input Range 4 20 mA Input Impedance 100 ohms Note input voltage drop 2 volts at 20 mA Number of Analog Outputs 4 16 bit resolution Output Range 4 20 mA A single input terminal is provided for each input and output channel Care must be taken to externally provide a suitable instrumentation ground fo2. Switch 19 20 21 2 23 24 25 A 19 20 2223 24 25 E 19 20 2 2223 17 18 2425262728 20 oo YVI BOOK oo OQ thd RS232 A RD i T Vers aTRAK IP ETHE RT RAS REMOTETRAK EE Owl j suus aci 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10111213 14 15 16 POWER 12345678 TA ort B gp OOO 0000000000000000 12343628 status C 5 SOO Gia lt 99S DO OOOO COS WOO LY WO dD C OO OQ ISOS VU CS CY CS CY E 6 y CY CX QJ VM OY C 6 SS SSCS Cy OX CX CJ QI OI QJ CX CO O9 QI OI y CO OY OI CO ike 123456789 1011 12 15 14 15 16 17 18 ike 123456789101 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 o 1234567 8 9 1011 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Distribute EtherTRAK I O modules off of SIXNET Open RTUs and DCS Controllers Using EtherTRAK I O as Expansion I O for a VersaTRAK RTU TO SIX amp T BEUS Ur Power to te S18 TRAE manual for d 6118 0 18 50 d amp R D cu wor Gt T atzo Port e ST Bus to 7 CTE Tz cther modules me Ai LE auum xxu T d 24 2 zd zT zd CU ao aecoo t 1011 12 1 H 15 15 Dodgy oo HDD me Un p
3. EtherTRAK I O User Manual Box 767 e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 FAX 1 518 877 8346 e mailto support sixnetio com Page 29 of 32 Last Revised 5 Oct 05 ET 8INS U Instrumentation Analog Input Module ET 8INS Eight configurable inputs provide 16 bit high resolution analog measurements More information Overview can be found in the on line help supplied with the SIXNET I O Tool Kit program Number of Channels 8 16 bit resolution Input Range 0 4 20 mA 62 mV to 10V JKERTBCNS thermocouples Input Impedance current 100 ohms Note input voltage drop 2 volts at 20 mA Input Impedance other ranges 200K Ohms ET 8INS Two input terminals are provided for each measurement channel Channel to channel isolation is Wiring provided This module has a 4 20 mA input enable jumper for each channel Set each jumper to match the 4 20 mA Input wer desired input as shown in the diagram below The jumper setting must match the range selection Jumpers in the SIXNET I O Tool Kit Current Precision 100 ohm current shunts beneath the hinged access door in the wiring base pass current Shunts and maintain loop integrity even if the module is unplugged A spare shunt is provided and may be simply inserted in place of any shunt that open circuits as a result of a current overload I O Registers Function SIXNET Registers Modbus Registers Analog Inputs AX7 30001 30008
4. FO Concentrator c eae Using EtherTRAK I O Concentrator for Larger Stations eeeeer EE EtherTRAK I O Modules EtherTRAK I O Expander EtherTRAK I O Concentrator ET ET GT ST 1 now obsolete ET GT ST 2 SIXNET Products Covered by this Manual EtherTRAK I O User Manual Page 3 of 32 Last Revised 5 Oct 05 SIXNET Box 767 e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 FAX 1 518 877 8346 e mailto support sixnetio com General These general specifications apply to all EtherTRAK I O modules More detailed product Specification specifications may be found in the online help system of the SIXNET I O Toolkit configuration utility Required Power 10 30 VDC I O modules 18 30 VDC I O Expander Concentrator with Six TRAK modules 10 30 VDC I O Expander Concentrator without any SixTRAK modules connected RS485 Expansion Connect up to 32 RemoteTRAK modules or Modbus devices Ethernet port 10BaseT 10 Mbps RJ45 Ethernet Isolation 1200 Volts RMS for 1 minute Operating Temp 30 to 70 C storage 40 to 85 C Humidity 5 to 9596 non condensing Protocols Modbus TCP Modbus UDP amp SIXNET Universal Note EtherTRAK I O modules can act as Ethernet to RS485 converters and passthru Modbus or SIXNET messages from Ethernet to RS485 They do not convert protocols If a module s serial port is configured for Modbus Passthru mode then
5. 40016 ing utputs C Power Inpt NND Ethernet T 6 lOBasel JOUT15 5 JOU T 4 er utpi rc 5 onl E DC4 25 cnND DoUT10 24 DC 4 IDoUTS tal oso i DOUT Remote RAK T 230 12 22 0 i Zt T 2 19 Gnd H Base T High L ity in EtherTRAK I O User Manual Page 22 of 32 Last Revised 5 Oct 05 Box 767 e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 FAX 1 518 877 8346 e mailto support sixnetio com Section 8 8012 8 2 Overview Wiring and Jumpers Current Shunts I O Registers y 2 KY STN Discrete Analog Modules 8012 8 12 8 Discrete Inputs and 8 4 20 mA Inputs Eight 4 20 mA inputs provide 14 bit analog measurements Discrete inputs may be wired as all sourcing or sinking An input count feature uses analog input registers to accumulate the positive transitions of each input More information on this and other features can be found in the on line help supplied with the SIXNET I O Tool Kit program Number of Channels 8 analog inputs 14 bit resolution 8 discrete inputs Input Range 4 20 mA analog 12 24 VDC VAC discrete Analog Input Impedance 100 ohms Note input voltage drop 2 volts at 20 mA Discrete Input Voltage Range 12 24 VDC VAC Input Current 24 VDC 6 7 mA Positive DC or AC voltage must be applied to an input to indicate an ON condition All channels are referenced to a common return
6. gt 4 20 mE Connections DC OUT 7 c Input POWER DC OUT Field 4 E i AC Power DC OUT G3 fe Device RM PS 024 01 24 VDC Power Supply SIXI VC Made in USA Figure 3 2 Line DC OUT 7 amp Line DC OUT 1 7 Diserete N Neutral DC OUT V Q Output CO OL OO 0 CY C O C O0 Goo OL OO amp Neutral DC OUT 0 c I pisses 1234567 8 9 1011 1213 14 15 16 17 18 Chassis DC OUT V L Input mE Ax DC Power for controllers Wiring Base V RTUs I O and user loops RM PS 024 01F The RM PS 024 01F allows you to connect auxiliary 24 VDC power from another RM PS Redundant Power 024 01F or other source to terminals 17 and 18 When auxiliary power is connected the RM PS 024 01F will source most of the power under normal operating conditions If the primary power fails then the auxiliary power will immediately take over EtherTRAK DC All SIXNET units and user instrumentation loops may be powered from a single DC source Power Wiring Refer to Figure 3 3 and 3 4 for typical DC power connections The user DC power source must be between 10 to 30 VDC EtherTRAK I O Modules or 18 to 30 VDC EtherTRAK I O Expander EtherTRAK I O Concentrator and SixTRAK I O Modules EtherTRAK I O User Manual Page 9 of 32 Last Revised 5 Oct 05 SIXNET Box 767 e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 FAX 1 518 877 8346 e mailto support sixne
7. SIXNET I O Modules Expander and I O Concentrator 9 Installation and Maintenance Contents at a Glance Section 1 General Information Section 2 Assembly and Installation Section3 Power amp ST BUS Wiring 9 Section 4 Communications 12 Section 5 Configuring EtherTRAK 16 Section 6 Discrete I O Modules 19 Section 7 Discrete Output Module 22 Section 8 Discrete Analog Combination 23 Modules Section 9 Analog Input Modules 29 Section 10 Analog I O Combination Module 31 Section 11 Service Information 32 Applicable standards and certifications 9004 Qs Wk us CE Total Quality Hazardous Locations Standard Locations European Directives Marine amp Offshore US Emissions This manual applies to the following products All EtherTRAK I O modules ET EtherTRAK I O Expander ET GT ST 1 Now obsolete replaced by ET GT ST 2 EtherTRAK I O Concentrator ET GT ST 2 EtherTRAK I O User Manual Page 1 of 32 Last Revised 5 Oct 05 Box 767 e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 FAX 1 518 877 8346 e mailto support sixnetio com PROTECTED TECHNOLOGY POLICY SIXNET protects your investment in SIXNET systems with long term planned technology and our unique Protected Technology Policy We will continue to support the specified capabilities of standard SIXNET products for at least five years We plan each product improvement and new feature to be upward compatible with exist
8. Cable Type to Use Straight thru EtherTRAK I O User Manual Page 13 of 32 Last Revised 5 Oct 05 Box 767 e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 FAX 1 518 877 8346 e mailto support sixnetio com RS485 Port This port is found on all EtherTRAK I O Modules and the EtherTRAK I O Concentrator It provides a RS485 2 wire half duplex only connection to SIXNET s RemoteTRAK I O modules or other equipment On EtherTRAK I O modules four terminals for signal ground 485 485 amp termination are provided On the EtherTRAK I O Concentrator five terminals for signal ground 485 485 termination 1 amp termination 2 are provided Generally you connect to and to between units However since there is no standard for RS485 terminal designations you may need to connect to and to in some cases No damage will result if you connect incorrectly It is highly recommended that you tie the signal ground to an appropriate ground if available between all RS485 units Make sure to use a good quality communication cable with three conductors twisted is preferred plus a shield To prevent ground loops the shield should be connected to chassis ground on only one end of any cable run Note If you have existing wiring that has only two conductors and a shield you can use the shield to connect the signal grounds between stations This is not optimal especially for long cable runs but should work i
9. 30 VDC I O modules or 18 to 30 VDC I O Expander and I O Concentrator ST PS 024 02N The SixTRAK power supply operates on 90 to 260VAC 47 to 63 Hz Refer to Figure 3 1 24VDC 2A for connections Tighten these screw terminals to a maximum of 3 48 in lbs 90 260 VAC 24 VDC Line Power for controllers Neutral RTUs I O expanders LU 7 user loops um QOS ST PS 024 02N Power Connections Figure 3 1 RM PS 024 01F The RM PS 024 01F operates on 85 264 VAC 47 63 Hz or 120 370 VDC Refer to Figure 24VDC 1A 3 2 for connections Tighten the screw terminals to a maximum of 3 48 in lbs Optional Auxiliary DC Power Input AC Line Optional t DC DC GND DC Power Line Auxiliary DC Power Chassis DCGND Input Neutral DC Input Output oo CAM Neutral JM ss DC GND DC IN ONO T yer DCGND DCGND Extra terminals 98518 amp DC OUT 2 for 4 20 loops 19 20 21 22 23 17 18 2425262728 d DC4 OUT C fields devices ooooo VE DCGND 2 V and more RM PS 024 Opt Auxiliary 19 DCGND Power Input HDCGND Z 01F Power DC GND IDCGND Remote I O Power Supply nn i gt DC IN DCGND
10. configured as outputs the input functionality may be used to detect faults in the corresponding outputs Time Proportioned The discrete output channels in the ET MIX24880 are capable of time proportioned outputs Outputs TPO Time proportion outputs pulse ON and OFF with a duty cycle proportional to an analog value stored in an analog output register TPO outputs are a low cost way to get smooth proportional control of heaters and other process variables Typically TPO analog output registers are assigned to the output of PID or other control logic in an ISaGRAF or other program Use SIXNET I O Tool Kit to set pulse cycling as fast as 10 mS or as slow many minutes as your system dynamics require Each output may be configured as a TPO or ordinary discrete output In this example TPO 1 has a 10 second cycle time and the analog value is 3276 10 of full scale which is typically 32767 The output will be ON for 1 second and OFF for 9 seconds during each 10 second period TPO 2 has a 2 second cycle time and the analog value is 26214 80 of full scale The output will be ON for 1 6 seconds and OFF for 0 4 seconds during each 2 second period TPO 3 has a 2 second specified cycle time an analog value of 820 2 5 of full scale and a minimum ON OFF time of 100 mS Since the minimum cycle time is 100 mS and the calculated ON time is only 50 mS the cycle time is readjusted by a factor of 2 to maintain the time proportion The output w
11. inputs may be Overview wired as all sourcing or sinking An input count feature uses analog input registers to accumulate the positive transitions of each input More information on this and other features can be found in the on line help supplied with the SIXNET I O Tool Kit program Number of Channels 4 RTD inputs 16 bit resolution 4 discrete inputs RTD Input Type Range 100 ohm platinum 200 to 850 C Discrete Input Range 12 24 VDC VAC Input Current 24 VDC 6 7 mA Wiring and See the wiring diagram below for RTD inputs Discrete inputs need positive DC or AC voltage Jumpers applied to an input to indicate an ON condition All channels are referenced to a common return or supply which is connected to the negative side ground or positive side DC of the DC power source One wire from each sourcing field input should be bussed together and connected to terminal 17 DC One wire from each sinking field input should be bussed together and connected to terminal 18 DC GND Refer to the wiring diagram below Set jumper W1 to match the wiring configuration of the discrete inputs I O Registers Function SIXNET Registers Modbus Registers RTD Inputs AX0 AX3 30001 30004 Discrete Inputs X3 10001 10004 Counter Inputs AX4 AX7 30005 30008 Equivalent n t DC In ded Ohm RI nput L SES
12. u E p Parton CND E rnel N4 16 E cp e 7 l inking Dupli 4 2 I REI E REF Tern NS4 11 240 ERN EM once Equivale STD Input RSJ XC3 NK RemoteTRAK 2 Return 2350 72 SNS2 mM E ES _ o f 1 6 b 21 485 1 e Sense 485 NS RTD 185 C1 M oF boca High Density Wiring 0 S EtherTRAK I O User Manual Page 24 of 32 Last Revised 5 Oct 05 SIXNET Box 767 e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 FAX 1 518 877 8346 e mailto support sixnetio com ET MIX24880 Overview Discrete Input and Output Wiring First Group of Eight Discrete Inputs Adjustable Threshold Voltage Discrete Input Counter Feature ET MIX24880 24 Discrete Ins 8 Discrete Outs and 8 Analog Ins There are twenty four discrete inputs and or eight discrete outputs 24 discrete I O total and eight analog inputs in this combination I O module Number of Channels 24 Discrete Ins and or 8 discrete Outs amp 8 Analog Ins Analog Input Range 4 20 mA Analog Input Impedance 100 ohms Note input voltage drop 2 volts at 20 mA Discrete Input Range 10 30 VDC Discrete Output Voltage Range 10 30 VDC Max Output current 1A per channel 8A per module The discrete inputs are divided into three groups of eight Each of these three groups offers different capabilities to accommodate a variety of system requirements A description of each of these I O groups is given below Refer to the Wiri
13. usage in other Windows applications Your SIXNET components are now ready to run If you will be running a Windows application that requires an I O driver such as Control Room then continue with the following steps Exporting I O Definitions optional Some Windows applications such as ISaGRAF Citect Kepserver KepserverEX and Intellution FIX can import SIXNET tag names If your Windows application supports this feature run the SIXNET I O Tool Kit and open your project file Export your tag names to a file using the appropriate format by choosing File Export I O Definitions Note If you are exporting tag names for ISaGRAF Citect or Intellution you must create or already have a project to export tag data into EtherTRAK I O User Manual Page 6 of 32 Last Revised 5 Oct 05 SIXNET Box 767 e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 FAX 1 518 877 8346 e mailto support sixnetio com Section 2 Assembly and Installation Panel Most SIXNET components snap onto DIN rail strips fastened to a subpanel Figure 2 1 Assembly shows a sample panel with DIN rail strips and wire duct attached Recommended DIN rail spacing is 8 inches This spacing allows room for wire duct to be installed without obstructing field wiring installation The SIXNET components are typically installed against one another but space may be left between modules to accommodate other DIN rail mounted components such as terminal blocks and fuse holder
14. you must communicate to the gateway over Ethernet with Modbus TCP or Modbus UDP If the module s serial port is configured for SIXNET Passthru mode then you must communicate to the gateway over Ethernet with the SIXNET protocol SIXNET SIXNET supplies the mission oriented tools you need for every step of your project from the Software initial specification through startup and years of trouble free operation Configuration Tools information flows between SIXNET Windows saving you time you don t have to enter data multiple times and dramatically reducing data entry errors Refer to the on line help in the SIXNET I O Tool Kit for complete details SIXNET The SIXNET I O Tool Kit is a configuration calibration and maintenance tool for SIXNET Tool hardware Use the I O Tool Kit to configure I O features perform channel by channel calibrations Kit in meaningful engineering units and perform live diagnostics at each station Refer to the electronic help for details Kepware or other commercial I O driver packages that support Sixnet or Modbus protocol OPC or generally provide access to I O for Windows applications via OPC and or DDE DDE OPC OLE for Process Control and DDE Dynamic Data Exchange are protocols used for communication between Windows programs An OPC DDE server allows any Windows application with an OPC DDE client to access SIXNET I O registers directly There are two Kepware servers on the SIXNET CD KepServer an
15. 08 Counter Inputs 35001 35008 Resets YO Y7 00001 00008 Fog ar D Ar c High eed Pulse 186 ensol BE 2t E 8 npu qe Swe 27 2 17 16 8 amp Jut 260 16 Nek nd 250 l 1 ode 15 5 24 QO 7 E Duplicate i s Termina A Lo LL 3 80 Positi 17 N 15 LL N4 m A 7 AES E 5 In 2 5 49 Jut 22 o O 4 A _ Je us S 21 fte 2 z Ld LL npu a 20 7 m npi Ju L ee l E ET 9 EA ou Das onnect Up to Universal lypico ount e C pulat he appropriate ad resistc nles Our sensor does not require one BTN u T ov ON 11 Typical ring Mode d EtherTRAK I O User Manual Page 21 of 32 Last Revised 5 Oct 05 SIXNET Box 767 e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 FAX 1 518 877 8346 e mailto support sixnetio com Section 7 Discrete Output Modules ET 16DO2 H High Density Discrete Output Module Et 16DO2 Sixteen discrete output channels each provide up to 1 Amp DC to motor contactors valves and Overview other loads Inductive surge protection 1s provided Each of the sixteen outputs may optionally be configured as Time Proportioned Outputs that pulse ON at a dut
16. 8 877 5173 FAX 1 518 877 8346 e mailto support sixnetio com 10 30 VDC F z is RS485 User Supplied Ethernet J Equivalent iS Y T ee _ 4 ase DC Input Circuits V Equivalent DC Output Circuit sourcing only 9 20 21 22 23 Al Fsourci ng or sinking sourcing only I sourcing only M 420mA 1 0000000000000000 3l 3 382435 36 37 38 30 40 41 42 4 44 45 46 47 100 ohms Sourcing T d R 2 2 2 Jumper for channels 1 8 dn Select DC for sourcing default Spas DOT IP L DC forsinking _ _ DI DI DI or DO Al Qs sourcing or sinking sourcing only If sourcingonly 4 20 B GND ooo0ooo0oo0o0o0o0o000000000 1234567891011 2 2D 1 15 16 17 18 10 30 O O O O O 118151719 11515 18888 TZ voc ate sourcing or sourcing sourcing Dl or L d Sinking Input Switch sinking Dl only DI Do DO Stu pubes Equivalent Analog GND Input Circuit ee 4 20 mA A DI DI DI or DO AIN ee ae DO shown DC for DI Sourcing or DC for DI Sinking also must set jumper in base ET MIX24880 I O amp Power Wiring EtherTRAK I O User Manual Page 28 of 32 Last Revised 5 Oct 05 SIXNET Box 767 e Clifton
17. ET station s Refer to the documentation for your software If You Have Difficulty If you experience startup trouble refer to a following page in this document for some troubleshooting tips or go to www get2support com If you still need assistance then please contact SIXNET EtherTRAK I O User Manual Page 5 of 32 Last Revised 5 Oct 05 SIXNET Box 767 e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 FAX 1 518 877 8346 e mailto support sixnetio com Using SIXNET Below is a quick overview of using the SIXNET I O Tool Kit It is supplied on the SIXNET Windows CD and registering for Level 1 basic features is free Software Note An expanded version of this page has been provided as on line help To access it click on the Getting Started icon in the I O Tool Kit online help Basic Configuration Run the SIXNET I O Tool Kit program and create your panel layouts Then configure operating parameters for each SIXNET component including channel tag names Link the SixTRAK I O modules if any and load your configuration to the controller or RTU Assign virtual I O modules and I O transfers for any EtherTRAK or RemoteTRAK modules you wish to have the controller or RTU poll Save this information to a project file Using the Test I O function verify that you can read and write all your I O Note Set tag name restrictions in the SIXNET I O Tool Kit program before creating tag names to ensure compatibility when exporting them for
18. I O Tool Kit during the module loading operation 1 9 seconds OFF 1 seconds ON The module failed self test at initialization It will not attempt communication and should be replaced The Status LED on the I O Expander and I O Concentrator indicates its operational status The gateway is operating properly This is the desired LED indication during system operation There is no power to the unit or service 1s required Contact SIXNET technical support This may occur when the units RS232 Plant Floor port is being reset or firmware is to be downloaded from the I O Tool Kit software This indicates that the internal watchdog has detected a problem Try clearing the memory and reloading the project from the I O Tool Kit The Status LED of an EtherTRAK I O module can be intentionally winked 10 blinks second by the SIXNET I O Tool Kit program to verify communications The Receive Data RD LED will be ON when characters are being sent out the serial port The Transmit Data TD LED will be ON when characters are being received into the serial port The activity ACT LED on an EtherTRAK unit will flicker anytime there 1s traffic on the Ethernet network regardless of whom the network messages are intended for The link LNK LED will be ON whenever a valid link to another Ethernet device is detected Note The best troubleshooting tools for EtherTRAK units are the Status ACT and LNK LEDs Each EtherTRAK Status LED ind
19. Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 FAX 1 518 877 8346 e mailto support sixnetio com Section 9 ET 16A12 Overview Current Shunts I O Registers Analog Input Modules ET 16AI2 H High Density 4 20 mA Analog Input Module Sixteen 4 20 mA inputs provide 14 bit high resolution analog measurements More information can be found in the on line help supplied with the SIXNET I O Tool Kit program Number of Channels Input Range Input Impedance 16 14 bit resolution 4 20 mA 100 ohms Note input voltage drop 2 volts at 20 mA A single input terminal is provided for each measurement channel Care must be taken to externally provide a suitable instrumentation ground for these single ended input circuits Precision 100 ohm current shunts beneath the hinged access door in the wiring base pass current and maintain loop integrity even if the module is unplugged A spare shunt is provided and may be simply inserted in place of any shunt that open circuits as a result of a current overload Function SIXNET Registers Modbus Registers Analog Inputs AXO0 AXIS 30001 30016 Bb mA Anak DI OW Input ea Lquivale Cull 1 OBasel AINT rt Duplicate e o S lerminals ex CN GN J 25 D GN b 4 24 DC KH vL T6 RemotelRAK Z5 2 xte ly Pe 220 20 n Tra nitte MED lt Instrument Outpt 20 amp 1Q nd Power 20 mA Ir nitte Base High Den
20. TB VDC y Chassis Shield GND _ STC yy gt STD One yy SOO EtherTRAK I O Expander ET GT ST 1 SIXNET EtherTRAK I O Expander Power Connections Figure 3 4 SIXTRAK I O ST BUS STA pati gt STB VDC Chassis Shield GND Ic gt STC YT STD I m OQ QIG GG SIG OG VIO 12345678910 EtherTRAK I O CONCENTRATOR ET GT ST2 SIXNET EtherTRAK I O Concentrator Power Connections Figure 3 4 EtherTRAK I O User Manual Page 11 of 32 Last Revised 5 Oct 05 SIXNET Box 767 e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 FAX 1 518 877 8346 e mailto support sixnetio com Section 4 Communication Ports RS232 Port Overview Plant Floor RS232 Port Ethernet I O Communications The EtherTRAK I O Modules I O Expander and I O Concentrator have the following communication ports and connectors EtherTRAK Ethernet Port RS232 RS485 SixTRAK mL ME M Port SER MM Port NE CAN BUS OO Module Module RMS Screws Expander RJ45 DB9 Male 1 Concentrator RJ45 The I O Expander and I O Concentrator each have an RS232 port for configuration diagnostics or interfacing to other equipment Please note that the connectors are different between the two units but otherwise the ports function identically See figures 4 2 and 4 3 for the pin outs of these ports U
21. These shunts are located in the module s base giving you the advantage of maintaining a continuous circuit even if the logic module is removed from the base If excessive voltage is applied to an input a self resetting fuse will open to help prevent the shunt from overheating This module can detect and report an open instrumentation loop on its analog inputs By allowing the module to report a negative value if the current falls below 4 mA low limit logic in your DCS PLC RTU or computer can signal the loss of current To enable this feature select the Go Negative Below 4 mA software setting for each channel As an option a voltage divider may be factory populated to replace the 20 mA 100 ohm shunt of one or more input channels These alterations are made in the wiring base so they may be tailored for particular installations The logic modules are not altered so they remain interchangeable Voltage operation may be configured in the I O Tool Kit by selecting the appropriate range for the corresponding input Consult SIXNET for ordering instructions Function SIXNET Registers Modbus Registers Registers Discrete Inputs X23 10001 10024 Discrete Outputs X0 X7 00001 00008 Analog Inputs AXO0 AX7 30001 30008 TPO AYO AY7 40001 40008 Counter Inputs AX8 AXIS 30009 30016 EtherTRAK I O User Manual Page 27 of 32 Last Revised 5 Oct 05 SIXNET Box 767 e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 51
22. ale adapter into the appropriate sockets of the DB9 female connector according to the second table below Plug the adapter s female DB9 connector onto your PC The RJ45 serial port connector bodies on SIXNET products are metallic and are connected to the Chassis GND terminal Therefore shielded cables may be used to provide further protection To prevent ground loops the cable shield should be tied to the metal connector body at one end of the cable only Note The SIXNET RJ45 port pinouts are EIA TIA 561 compliant RJ45 Pin Locations for RS232 or Ethernet Typical PC Adapter Wiring RJ45F to DB9F RJ45F Pin Adapter DB9 Female Connector Signal Name wire color Pin Signal Name 1 RI DSR in Blue 4 DTR out 2 DCD in Orange N C 3 DTR out Black 6 DSR in 4 GND Red 5 GND 5 RXD in Green 3 TXD out 6 TXD out Yellow 2 RXD in 7 CTS in Brown 7 RTS out 8 RTS out White 8 CTS in Ethernet Port A 10BaseT Ethernet port is found on all units A standard RJ45 connector is provided See figures 4 1 thru 4 3 for the pin outs This port has a fixed unique MAC address The IP address can be set with the SIXNET I O Tool Kit software Refer to the on line help for details Use data quality not voice quality twisted pair cable rated category 5 with standard RJ45 connectors For best performance use shielded cable Please note that these cables are available as straight thru or cross over wired The following is a guide for when to use each type
23. d KepServerEx The Kepware servers allow any Windows application with an OPC or DDE client to access SIXNET I O over Ethernet or serial ports When an OPC command is received the KepServer sends the appropriate Modbus RTU protocol command over a serial port or Ethernet to the remote station or module The KepServerEx functions in the same manner but it sends SIXNET Universal protocol instead of Modbus RTU protocol The I O registers are referenced by the tagnames assigned using the SIXNET I O Tool Kit EtherTRAK I O User Manual Page 4 of 32 Last Revised 5 Oct 05 SIXNET Box 767 e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 FAX 1 518 877 8346 e mailto support sixnetio com Getting Started Following these steps will make installation and start up easier with SIXNET Hardware Also see Section 5 for more details Mount the Hardware If you purchased a TrakPak packaged system the complete enclosure is ready for installation on any flat surface If you purchased individual components refer to the following sections of this or the appropriate user manuals for information on installing them into an enclosure Install ST BUS or Communication Wiring to I O Modules Make ST BUS wiring connections to any SixTRAK I O modules Refer to a following section for ST BUS wiring guidelines Make the necessary communication connections to any EtherTRAK or RemoteTRAK I O modules If you have a TrakPak packaged system all these connect
24. d output and or or sinking field input should be bussed together and connected to terminal 18 DC GND Refer to the wiring diagram below Set jumper W1 to match the wiring configuration of the inputs Time proportioned outputs pulse ON and OFF with a duty cycle proportional to an analog value stored in an analog output register TPO outputs are a low cost way to get smooth proportional control of heaters and other process variables Typically TPO analog output registers are assigned to the output of PID or other control logic in an ISaGRAF or other program Use the SIXNET I O Tool Kit to set pulse cycling as fast as 10 mS or as slow many minutes as your system dynamics require Each output may be configured as a TPO or ordinary discrete output Modbus Registers 10001 10008 00001 00008 40001 40008 30001 30008 Function SIXNET Registers Discrete Inputs X0 X7 Discrete Outputs YO Y7 TPO Values AYO AY7 Counter Inputs AX7 EtherTRAK I O User Manual Page 19 of 32 Last Revised 5 Oct 05 SIXNET Box 767 e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 FAX 1 518 877 8346 e mailto support sixnetio com ET 16DI2 H High Density Discrete Input Module ET 16DI2 This module provides sixteen input channels Inputs may be wired as all sourcing or sinking An Overview input count feature uses analog input registers to accumulate the positive t
25. erTRAK I O Module 592 50022 EtherTRAK I O Expander 7 42 not amp EtherTRAK I O Concentrator included 3 17 8 05 cm Front View rm ET SIXNET _ 0 43 M 4 27 10 83 cm 8 screw 4 47 11 35 cm 4 75 12 07 i 1 38 3 5 cm DIN EN50022 not included not to scale for reference only 4 13 4 25 10 80 0 30 0 76 cm 1 06 2 7 cm i i i I O Module 1 74 I O Expander or Side View 4 43 emi 35 I O Concentrator 1 65 3 44 cm Side View 4 19 cm i ya T a jo 3 23 8 20 cm _ 3 17 8 05 cm EtherTRAK Dimensions Figure 2 2 0 28 4 25 _ 0 71 cm 10 80 S 9992 os lm LA xz c4 0 28 3 23 8 20 cm 2 95 ET MIX24 49cm 880 ML SIDE VIEW 8 20 Eo ge ooooooooooooooooQ0 EN Dia 0 17 313 3334135 5 37 38 V 40 41 42 43 4 45 46 4 50022 0 43 cm E E 1 80 c clear for oe ca 4 13 4 57 cm 8 screw tes 10 48 cm ET MIX24880 Dimensions Figure 2 3 EtherTRAK I O User Manual Page 8 of 32 Last Revised 5 Oct 05 SIXNET Box 767 e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 FAX 1 518 877 8346 e mailto support sixnetio com Section 3 Power and ST BUS Wiring Power EtherTRAK units accept 24 VDC power from a SIXNET power supply ST PS 024 02N or Requirements RM PS 024 01F or from a user DC power source of 10 to
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27. f the individual units which are the basis of the claim In no event shall SIXNET be liable for any loss of profits loss of use of facilities or equipment or other indirect incidental or consequential damages These products must not be used to replace proper safety interlocking No software based device or other solid state device should ever be designed to be responsible for the maintenance of consequential equipment or personnel safety In particular SIXNET disclaims any responsibility for damages either direct or consequential that result from the use of this equipment in any application Note All information in this document applies to EtherTRAK I O modules I O Expander and I O Concentrator except where otherwise noted Refer to the SIXNET I O Tool Kit software online help Systems for detailed product specifications and configuration settings EtherTRAK I O User Manual Page 2 of 32 Last Revised 5 Oct 05 SIXNET Box 767 e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 FAX 1 518 877 8346 e mailto support sixnetio com Section 1 General Information Overview This manual will help you install and maintain the EtherTRAK I O modules I O Expander and I O Concentrator In summary wiring for power communications and I O is connected to each module s base Then setup choices are entered using the SIXNET I O Tool Kit software and the system will be ready to run Shown below are some typical system configurations
28. his manual with your SIXNET system for future reference P O Date Purchased Purchased From Product To obtain support for SIXNET products call SIXNET and ask for applications engineering Our pp Support phone numbers are Phone 1 518 877 5173 Fax 1 518 877 8346 e mail support sixnetio com Our mailing address SIXNET 331 Ushers Rd P O Box 767 Clifton Park NY 12065 EtherTRAK I O User Manual Page 32 of 32 Last Revised 5 Oct 05 SIXNET Box 767 e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 FAX 1 518 877 8346 e mailto support sixnetio com
29. ias resistors are not necessary EtherTRAK I O User Manual Page 14 of 32 Last Revised 5 Oct 05 SIXNET Box 767 e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 FAX 1 518 877 8346 e mailto support sixnetio com RS485 Ethernet Port RJ45 G T1T2 1 TX v v 2 TX 3 RX 6 RX 192021223 AB 5 EtherTRAK I O Module SIXNET EtherTRAK I O Module COM Connections Figure 4 1 RS232 R5232 DB9 Male RJ45 2 RXD in Ethernet 3DTR out Ethemet po 3 TXD out RJ45 4 GHD R J45 4 DTR out 1 TX RXDin 1TX Gt T 5 GND 2 TX 6 TXD out 2TX 7 RTS out 3 RX T CTS in 3 RX 8 CTS in 6 RX 8 RTS out 6 RX mu 1 gt EtherTRAK Ether RAK I O Expander CONCENTRATOR ET GT ST 1 SIXNET ET GT S5T 2 SIXNET EtherTRAK I O Expander COM Connections Figure 4 2 EtherTRAK I O User Manual EtherTRAK I O Concentrator COM Connections Figure 4 3 Page 15 of 32 Last Revised 5 Oct 05 Box 767 e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 FAX 1 518 877 8346 e mailto support sixnetio com Section 5 Configuring EtherTRAK I O RM 232 SETUP Remote I O Setup Module Optional Ope ration This setup tool is recommended to initially configure each EtherTRAK and or RemoteTRAK I O module To use the setup module simply unplug any EtherTRAK or RemoteTRAK module from its base and insert the se
30. icates the health of the unit and also the status of communication from the host device You can use the Wink feature to provide continuous transmission to an EtherTRAK I O module Note that an Ether TRAK I O module does not send a reply in response to a Wink command Page 18 of 32 Last Revised 5 Oct 05 Box 767 e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 FAX 1 518 877 8346 e mailto support sixnetio com Section 6 ET 8DI2 8DO2 Overview Wiring and Jumpers TPO Feature I O Registers Discrete I O Modules ET 8DI2 8D02 H ET 16DI2 H 8 Discrete Inputs and 8 Discrete Outputs 16 Discrete Inputs This module provides one terminal for each input or output channel All inputs may be wired as sourcing or sinking Outputs are wired in a sourcing power switching configuration only An input count feature uses analog input registers to accumulate the positive transitions of each input More information can be found in the on line help in the SIXNET I O Tool Kit program Number of Channels 8 discrete inputs 8 discrete outputs ET 8DI2 8DO2 only Input Voltage Range 12 24 VDC VAC Input Current 24 VDC 6 7 mA Output Voltage Range 10 30 VDC Maximum Count Rate 100 Hz 6000 minute each input plus selectable 2KHz 120 000 minute mode for input 1 only One wire from each sourcing field input should be bussed together and connected to terminal 17 DC One wire from each sourcing fiel
31. ill be ON for 100 mS and OFF for 3 9 seconds before repeating EtherTRAK I O User Manual Page 26 of 32 Last Revised 5 Oct 05 Box 767 e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 FAX 1 518 877 8346 e mailto support sixnetio com a Eai p roii 2 56 ap ro sample 1 Cycle the 10 seconds Analog value 3276 x3 OFF sample TPO 2 Cycle thie seconds Analog walue 26214 802 sample TPO H3 Cycle the seconds Analog value 820 i253 OFF Minimum Time 100 mz Analog Input Wiring LED Indication Self resetting 4 20 mA Input Protection Open Loop Detection on 4 20 mA Analog Inputs Reading Voltage Inputs 4 8 Time seconds The analog input channels accept 4 20mA signals from a variety of devices and are protected by self resetting current shunts to prevent shunt overheat damage One screw terminal is provided for each input signal All analog inputs return to a common ground terminal 18 Refer to the wiring diagram on the next page for more information Each analog input has an LED associated with it The LED will be ON when there is an input signal greater than approximately 2 5 mA Below this value the LED will be OFF Each 4 20 mA input channel has a 100 ohm high precision 0 1 percent shunt across its input to develop a 2 volt signal when a full scale 20 mA input is applied
32. ing designs and installations Our goals are to make each new software release bring new power to your SIXNET systems and have every existing feature applications program and data file continue to work We protect your investment even further with a liberal five year trade in policy Exchange standard products for upgraded versions of the same product to take advantage of new features and performance improvements at any time for five years A prorated trade in allowance will be given for your existing equipment SIXNET protects your long term productivity with state of the art planned technology and continued support STATEMENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY SIXNET LLC manufacturer of SIXNET products warrants to Buyer that products except software manufactured by SIXNET will be free from defects in material and workmanship SIXNET obligation under this warranty will be limited to repairing or replacing at SIXNET option the defective parts within one year of the date of installation or within 18 months of the date of shipment from the point of manufacture whichever 1s sooner Products may be returned by Buyer only after permission has been obtained from SIXNET Buyer will prepay all freight charges to return any products to the repair facility designated by SIXNET SIXNET further warrants that any software supplied as part of a product sale except obsolete products will be free from non conformances with SIXNET published specifications for a period o
33. ions have already been done for you Connect Power and I O Wiring to the Modules Connect AC power to the SIXNET or user supplied power supply Make DC power connections from the power supply to the SIXNET components Make field wiring connections to the SIXNET I O modules and any peripheral equipment Refer to the appropriate user manuals for I O connection details Install Communication Cabling Install the appropriate Ethernet RS232 and or RS485 cabling between the SIXNET equipment and to your PC Fabricate and install RS232 and RS485 cables as needed to connect to other devices If you are using Ethernet units install the correct cabling and peripherals Refer to the documentation for your Ethernet communication devices for details Apply Power Power up the SIXNET components and related peripherals Observe the status LED on each unit Typically a solid ON indicates proper operation A blinking LED may indicate that the unit needs to be configured Refer to the appropriate SIXNET user manual for details Configure Using the SIXNET I O Tool Kit Refer to the steps on the next page to create a hardware configuration for each SIXNET station Refer to the on line help in the I O Tool Kit for details Test the Hardware Use the Test I O window in the I O Tool Kit program to verify proper I O operation of all SIXNET stations Refer to the I O Tool Kit on line help system Q Configure Your PC Software to Communicate with the SIXN
34. n most situations RS485 Termination All these units have RS485 termination components 150 ohm resistor and a 0 1 uF capacitor connected in series already inside To terminate your RS485 network on an EtherTRAK I O Module just jumper the T1 terminal to the T2 terminal To terminate your RS485 network on an EtherTRAK I O Concentrator just tie the T terminal to the RS485 minus terminal Make sure to use the same type and size conductor as already used for your RS485 minus connection It is recommended that both end stations of your RS485 network be terminated Avoid terminating more than two stations Refer to the RemoteTRAK I O User Manual on how to terminate a RemoteTRAK I O Module For 34 party devices please refer to their user manual for termination instructions Bias Resistors On a RS485 2 wire network a pair of bias resistors 1K ohm typically acting upon the transmit receive wires may be required If bias resistors are not present the receive inputs on some RS485 devices may react to noise on the floating wires The bias resistors will force the transmit receive wires to a known non floating state when none of the RS485 devices are transmitting data Some RS485 devices have bias resistors built in and are enabled through DIP switch or jumper settings Make sure there is only one pair of bias resistors acting upon the network Note If your RS485 network is made up exclusively of SIXNET devices then these b
35. ng Diagram for further details The discrete input channels accept 10 to 30 volts DC The discrete outputs source 10 30 volts DC to each load A l outputs return to common ground terminal 18 The first eight inputs may be configured as sourcing inputs ON when positive voltage is applied or sinking inputs switch closures to ground There is a selection jumper in the module s base that is easily accessed by unplugging the logic module and opening the hinged door Select the desired mode the factory default and most common setting is sourcing inputs It is also necessary to make a similar selection in the Discrete Options window in the I O tool Kit software The module s firmware performs a consistency check to verify that the hardware and software selections match The first group of eight inputs may also be modified to transition at a threshold voltage lower than the factory setting This 1s accomplished by soldering a resistor into the base at the indicated location according to the following chart Please note that this resistor is only creating a reference voltage and therefore only needs to be rated for 1 8 Watt or less Desired Base Equivalent ON High speed counter Resistor paralleled Voltage value value a a ae To 142 OR 262K 5 B3 21 KK 20 os ik bom The first eight discrete input channels each have an input count accumulator feature If this feature is enabled in the I O Tool Kit program an analog i
36. nput register will report a unipolar unsigned 16 bit count value 0 65535 that increments on each OFF to ON transition of the corresponding input All channels are capable of a maximum count input rate of 100 Hz 6000 pulses min All these counters initialize at zero each time power is cycled They cannot be reset under software control Typically retention of the values and resetting the counts is accomplished in software at the host computer that polls these inputs The following modes are available EtherTRAK I O User Manual Page 25 of 32 Last Revised 5 Oct 05 SIXNET Box 767 e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 FAX 1 518 877 8346 e mailto support sixnetio com Count of OFF to ON transitions of the corresponding input Accumulated time seconds that the input has been in an ON state Accumulated time Minutes that the input has been in an ON state Seconds to Pulse Rate mode Reports the number of pulses accumulated during the 1 Minute selected interval from 0 1 second up to one minute High Speed The first two channels may be configured as high speed counters to record pulses as fast as 50 Counters KHz In this high speed mode the input filtering is not active and even short input spikes will most likely be counted Only select this option if 1 quick or frequent pulses need to be counted and 2 the incoming pulse signal is free from noise Second Group of The second group of eight inputs is fixed as s
37. o com ET 8CNT Overview Input Wiring I O Registers ET 8CNT High Speed Counter Module This high speed counter module has eight isolated circuits that accept pulse inputs from a variety of sources including quadrature and incremental encoders Count values are reported in 16 bit analog input registers or 32 bit long registers The states of the counter inputs are also reported as discrete inputs Pulse rates up to 50 kHz are supported The counters can be reset by toggling discrete output bits Counter modes are selected using the SIXNET I O Tool Kit program More information on this and other features can be found in the on line help supplied with the SIXNET I O Tool Kit program Number of Channels Input Voltage Range Input Current 24 VDC 6 7 mA 8 discrete inputs isolated 12 24 VDC VAC Screw terminal assignments are shown below For best noise immunity connect input signals using twisted wire pairs To maintain the best differential noise rejection do not connect screw terminals together at the I O base Positive DC voltage must be applied to an input to indicate an ON condition Refer to the wiring diagram below Any odd numbered input can be gated by connecting a gating signal to the next highest even numbered input For example Input 2 can gate the counter for Input 1 Function Discrete Inputs SIXNET Registers X0 X7 AX0 AX7 or LIO LI7 Modbus Registers 10001 10008 30001 300
38. on and must be connected to a Modbus or SIXNET master device This device then can write read I O data to from the internal registers of the gateway Another master device can then do the same on the Ethernet side With this scheme the two ports can be using different protocols These EtherTRAK stations have thousands of I O registers available for relaying data Passthru Mode EtherTRAK I O Modules can be configured for Passthru operation When so they must be connected to a Modbus or SIXNET slave device The Ethernet port must be connected to a master device via a switch or hub such as a PC PLC or SIXNET controller RTU When the gateway receives a message on the Ethernet port from the master device it will look at the station number Modbus slave ID in the Modbus or SIXNET message embedded in a TCP or UDP packet If the number is 0 or matches it s own then it will respond directly to the message If the number is anything else then it will pass the message out the serial port Please note that the module does not convert protocols so if the incoming Ethernet message is SIXNET protocol then it will get sent out the serial port as SIXNET protocol If the incoming Ethernet message is Modbus then it will get sent out as Modbus ASCII or Modbus RTU depending on how the serial port was configured The module will then send any response it gets on the serial port out the Ethernet port to the IP address of the originator It will then process the next Etherne
39. or supply which is connected to the negative side ground or positive side DC of the DC power source One wire from each sourcing field input should be bussed together and connected to terminal 17 DC One wire from each sinking field input should be bussed together and connected to terminal 18 DC GND Refer to the wiring diagram below Set jumper W1 to match the wiring configuration of the discrete inputs A single input terminal is provided for each analog input channel Care must be taken to externally provide a suitable instrumentation ground for these single ended input circuits Precision 100 ohm current shunts beneath the hinged access door in the wiring base pass current and maintain loop integrity even if the module is unplugged A spare shunt 1s provided and may be simply inserted in place of any shunt that open circuits as a result of a current overload Function SIXNET Registers Modbus Registers Analog Inputs AX7 30001 30008 Discrete Inputs X7 10001 10008 Counter Inputs AX8 AXIS 30009 30016 CN EtherTRAK I O User Manual Page 23 of 32 Last Revised 5 Oct 05 Box 767 e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 FAX 1 518 877 8346 e mailto support sixnetio com ET 4RTD 4DI2 U 4 RTD Inputs and 4 Discrete Inputs ET ARTD 4DI2 Four RTD inputs provide 16 bit high resolution analog measurements Discrete
40. ourcing inputs turn ON when a positive voltage is Eight Discrete Ins applied with the standard 10 30 volt input range Slow Fast In the I O Tool Kit software select fast response to use minimal input filtering DC input Response for All changes as fast as 5 mS will be detected Selecting the Slow response setting will tell the module Discrete Inputs to look for stable inputs for approximately 25 mS This setting will filter contact bounce which often happens while counting mechanical switch closures in noisy environments Third Group of The third group of eight discrete I O has both input and output capabilities at the same time Eight Discrete Output functionality for a given channel may be individually enabled from within in the Feature Inputs Outputs column of the Discrete Options configuration window For compatibility with I O drivers that write I O in fixed blocks all eight Y output registers are always assigned Only outputs that are enabled may be turned ON Other output values will be masked in the I O module Outputs may also be configured to function as TPO Time Proportioned Outputs These outputs turn on for a duty cycle that is proportional to the value placed in a corresponding analog output register Refer to the upcoming description for more information All eight channels are always active as inputs Channels that do not have their output function enabled may be used as inputs For channels
41. r on the outside of the box so that your return can be processed immediately The applications engineer you are speaking with will fill out an RMA request for you If the unit has a serial number we will not need detailed financial information Otherwise be sure to have your original purchase order number and date purchased available We suggest that you give us a repair purchase order number in case the repair is not covered under our warranty You will not be billed if the repair is covered under warranty Please supply us with as many details about the problem as you can The information you supply will be written on the RMA form and supplied to the repair department before your unit arrives This helps us to provide you with the best service in the fastest manner Normally repairs are completed in two days Sometimes difficult problems take a little longer to solve If you need a quicker turnaround ship the unit to us by air freight We give priority service to equipment that arrives by overnight delivery Many repairs received by mid morning typical overnight delivery can be finished the same day and returned immediately We apologize for any inconvenience that the need for repair may cause you We hope that our rapid service meets your needs If you have any suggestions to help us improve our service please give us a call We appreciate your ideas and will respond to them For Your Convenience Please fill in the following and keep t
42. r these input and output circuits I O Registers Function SIXNET Registers Modbus Registers Analog Inputs AX7 30001 30008 Analog Outputs AYO AY3 40001 40004 nalog Puts GND DC D 1018 17 T Powerec OBasel AIN 7 4 20 mA Transmitter N2 2 mA Transmitter OCs a AIN To GND se x GND _ 1 r e e 4 M AOUT1 BARS GND 24 VDC Us S RemotelRAK GNL 2 GNI GND 220 T a AOUT4 2 21 AOL v 2C 485 AQUT2 E Gnd 1 H Base ri ensit Fir 2c B d 4 4 20 r uts EtherTRAK I O User Manual Page 31 of 32 Last Revised 5 Oct 05 SIXNET Box 767 e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 FAX 1 518 877 8346 e mailto support sixnetio com Section 11 Service Information Service We sincerely hope that you never experience a problem with any SIXNET product If you do need Information service call SIXNET at 518 877 5173 and ask for Applications Engineering A trained specialist will help you to quickly determine the source of the problem Many problems are easily resolved with a single phone call If it is necessary to return a unit to us an RMA Return Material Authorization number will be given to you SIXNET tracks the flow of returned material with our RMA system to ensure speedy service You must include this RMA numbe
43. ransitions of each input More information on this and other features can be found in the on line help supplied with the SIXNET I O Tool Kit program Number of Channels 16 discrete inputs connected to a common source Input Voltage Range 12 24 VDC VAC Input Current 24 VDC 6 7 mA Wiring and Positive DC or AC voltage must be applied to an input to indicate an ON condition All channels Jumpers are referenced to a common return or supply which is connected to the negative side ground or positive side DC of the DC power source One wire from each sourcing field input should be bussed together and connected to terminal 17 DC One wire from each sinking field input should be bussed together and connected to terminal 18 DC GND Refer to the wiring diagram below Set jumper W1 to match the wiring configuration of the inputs I O Registers Function SIXNET Registers Modbus Registers Discrete Inputs X0 X15 10001 10016 Counter Inputs AX0 5 30001 30016 V Y TO WU Equivalent DC Input Circuits DE t 6 ND o j DIN 2 T i Ww n a Ta DIN V Switches N2 f 485 T H Isg w1 gh Densil 14 EtherTRAK I O User Manual Page 20 of 32 Last Revised 5 Oct 05 SIXNET Box 767 e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 FAX 1 518 877 8346 e mailto support sixneti
44. s End clamps are recommended to restrict side to side movement Figure 2 2 shows the physical dimensions for most of the units covered by this manual except for the ET MIX24880 See Figure 2 3 for the physical dimensions of the ET MIX24480 instead SIXNET components can be installed in any orientation and order on your panel i 8 0 Wire Duct 20 3 cm S a 8 0 Wire Duct 9 20 3 cm E z CD CO CO CO CO CO DD CO DH CO CO CO CO CO CO 0 i 8 cm z 8 0 Wire Duct 20 3 cm 6 5 Wire Duct 16 5 cm IN 27 0 68 6 cm Sample Layout For a 36 x 30 Enclosure Figure 2 1 EtherTRAK I O User Manual Page 7 of 32 Last Revised 5 Oct 05 SIXNET Box 767 e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 FAX 1 518 877 8346 e mailto support 2sixnetio com m 4 47 11 35 cm 4 27 10 83 cm Y i 7 i 2 92 1 gas 7 42 cm 0 64 cm DIN EN Eth
45. se a ST CABLE PF not included to interface the RS232 DB9 port on the EtherTRAK I O Expander to a DB9 com port of your PC Use a RJ45 to DB9 cable or RJ45 patch cable with a Expander RJ45 female to DB9 female adapter to interface the RS232 RJ45 port on the EtherTRAK I O Concentrator to a DB9 com port of your PC Refer to the SIXNET Electronic catalog for more information on connecting to other equipment Fin Insertion side ofthe DIBSF 12345 DB9F Pin Locations for RS232 connection to a PC eu COI Port DTE P FI rt DTE Pla FI nana are DB2 DE F DB9 Fen DE DCD ot a 2 e N RI ID out 52 2 7 Tus ORT N L v E WE OUT x CTS RT _ T e ig GND N ND T MS ur po DSR RSLD gt ut RSLD T 4 DTR DSR i tionally availa rom SIXNET EtherTRAK I O Expander RS232 DB9 Pin out amp ST CABLE PF optional accessory Wiring EtherTRAK I O User Manual Page 12 of 32 Last Revised 5 Oct 05 SIXNET Box 767 e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 FAX 1 518 877 8346 e mailto support sixnetio com RJ45 RS232 Port Ethernet I O For PC connections there two choices Concentrator 1 Connect a straight through Ethernet cable between the SIXNET RJ45 port and the prewired RJ45 to DB9 female adapter part number RJ45 DB9F IPM 2 Insert the colored wires of the unwired RJ45 to DB9 fem
46. t message in its buffer Note The EtherTRAK I O Expander and Concentrator only support SIXNET protocol passthru EtherTRAK I O User Manual Page 17 of 32 Last Revised 5 Oct 05 SIXNET Box 767 e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 FAX 1 518 877 8346 e mailto support sixnetio com EtherTRAK LEDs I O Module Status LED Full ON Half BLINK Full OFF Quick ON BLINK Expander or Concentrator Status LED Full ON Full OFF FAST BLINK SLOW or PERODIC BLINK Status LED Wink Feature Expander or Concentrator TD RD LEDs ACT LNK LEDs EtherTRAK I O User Manual Every EtherTRAK unit has a number of LEDs These LEDs can be useful for system diagnostics These LEDs can be observed in the following states On with a quick OFF BLINK 1 9 seconds ON 1 seconds OFF The module is configured and fully operational but has not received a valid request from the host for a time longer than the specified time out period A communication time out has occurred The module is configured fully operational and has received communication from the host device before the timeout period expired This is the desired LED indication during system operation 1 second ON 1 second OFF The module is not adequately configured and requires a download from the SIXNET I O Tool Kit program There is no power to the module or the status LED 1s being turned off intentionally by the SIXNET
47. the EtherTRAK I O Expander and I O Concentrator you must load your configuration with an appropriate IP address initially through the RS232 port This will set the IP address and then you can communicate to the unit via Ethernet Modes of The EtherTRAK I O Modules Expanders and Concentrators have the following modes of Operation operation that can be configured with the SIXNET I O Tool Kit software Slave Mode In this mode the unit operates simply as a slave It responds to read and write messages from a master PC controller RTU or other device EtherTRAK stations can respond to messages on all their ports at the same time allowing for multiple master interrogations Each port can be set for a different protocol SIXNET or Modbus The Ethernet port on all EtherTRAK units is always a slave The serial ports can be configured for slave master or passthru mode depending on the unit See below for the other modes Master Mode The EtherTRAK I O Expander and I O Concentrator can act as a SIXNET or Modbus ASCII or RTU protocol master on either of their serial ports RS232 or RS485 Just configure the port as a Modbus or SIXNET Master and then define I O transfers to your slave stations Refer to the I O Tool Kit on line help for details Master to Master Mode This advanced mode allows two master devices to use the EtherTRAK I O Expander or I O Concentrator to exchange I O data In this mode the serial port is configured for Slave operati
48. tio com Current To calculate the current requirements add the wattage required for the SIXNET units in use 8 Then divide the total wattage by DC power source voltage Then add any current needed Requirements for user instrumentation loops ST Bus Wiring ST Bus wiring connects the SixTRAK I O modules to the EtherTRAK I O Expander or I O Guidelines Concentrator Refer to the SixTRAK I O User Manual for complete ST Bus wiring guidelines and instructions ST Bus Max modules interfaced by one Expander or Concentrator 20 Capability Required cable type Any with 2 individually shielded pairs 22A WG min Recommended cables Alpha 2466C Belden 8723 Carol C1352 Max cabling off each Expander or Concentrator 50 ft 16M 10 30 VDC JL P gt A A A L LJ v VL d Z EtherTRAK I O Module SIXNET EtherTRAK I O Module Power Connections Figure 3 3 All the screw terminals on the base should be tightened to a maximum of 3 48 in Ibs EtherTRAK I O User Manual Page 10 of 32 Last Revised 5 Oct 05 SIXNET Box 767 e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 FAX 1 518 877 8346 e mailto support sixnetio com SixTRAK I O ST BUS gt STA 18 30 gt S
49. ton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 FAX 1 518 877 8346 e mailto support sixnetio com any device that you are going to interface to 4 Once you ve completed the wizard save your project file Go to the Device menu and choose Ethernet for the communication device Then go to the Operations menu and select Load This should set the IP address in the module and then load down your other parameters If this load fails for some reason here are some items to check e Make sure the LNK LED is on solid If it is off or blinking then a typical cause is a bad cable an incorrect cable or you are plugged into the wrong port on your hub switch e Try to ping the unit Ping is a utility that comes with your PC Start an MSDOS prompt and type ping followed by the IP address of the unit and then hit CR For example ping 10 1 0 1 do not type the quotes If you get an unknown command error then you will need to install the TCP IP Ethernet protocol on your computer If you get destination unreachable then make sure the gateway s IP address 1s valid with respect to the IP address and subnet mask of your computer If you get request timeout then check all the items above For more info refer to the SIXNET I O Tool Kit help system 5 Once you establish that you can communicate with the module from the SIXNET I O Tool Kit you then should attempt to communicate with your device using your master software Note For
50. tup module into the base Note EtherTRAK and RemoteTRAK smart bases allow hot swap of live modules an exclusive SIXNET feature that makes it permissible to configure EtherTRAK and RemoteTRAK modules in live systems The EtherTRAK or RemoteTRAK module configuration you created the SIXNET I O Tool Kit program will be written into permanent memory in the module s base When the EtherTRAK or RemoteTRAK module is reinserted into its base the module will find and upload the configuration information instantly configure itself and begin scanning I O Once an EtherTRAK or RemoteTRAK module has been configured with an appropriate station address and IP address EtherTRAK only modified configuration data can be downloaded through the Ethernet port or RS485 port into the module base More information on the Remote I O Setup Module can be found in the online help system of the SIXNET I O Toolkit RS232 Wiring Connect the setup module to your PC using a standard SIXNET ST CABLE PF RS232 cable Only the transmit TD receive RD and common return GND signals are actively used The RS232 port on this configuration tool is electrically isolated to protect your computer in the event of field wiring errors The setup module runs on the DC power connected to terminals 17 and 18 of the base it is plugged into No other connections are required I O wiring can be left undisturbed RS232 Mode This module always communicates to the host PC at 9600 ba
51. ud with no parity and eight data bits Selection Be sure to select Use Setup Module s Settings as the communication device selection in the SIXNET I O Tool Kit program Ethernet Hub eX a XB ERR 3 roe ETT TRIS RRER TRE a RIF VIT 7 o ev T PPPESERDYATR SIXNET I O EtherTRAK units are configured using the SIXNET I O Tool Kit software Configuration Tool Kit parameters are written over Ethernet RS485 or RS232 setup module only into permanent memory in the module s base Refer to the SIXNET I O Tool Kit help for details The basic steps are 1 Connect DC power to the module 2 Connect an Ethernet cable to the module Use a straight through cable if you are connecting to an Ethernet hub or switch Use a cross wired cable if you are connecting directly to a PC Make sure the LNK LED on the module gateway is on solid not blinking 3 Run SIXNET I O Tool Kit and define the parameters for the unit Be sure to e Choose an IP address that 1s appropriate for your network See the help file for details e Enter in the serial number that is printed on a label on the module e Choose a station slave number for the module that is unique e Select the appropriate RS232 or RS485 com parameters protocol baud rate etc to match EtherTRAK I O User Manual Page 16 of 32 Last Revised 5 Oct 05 Box 767 e Clif
52. y cycle proportional to an analog output register value Typically these TPO outputs are controlled by a PID loop or other process algorithm in a control program More information can be found in the on line help supplied with the SIXNET I O Tool Kit program Number of Channels 16 discrete outputs connected to a common DC source Output Voltage Range 10 30 VDC Max Load per Output 1 Amp Max Load per Module 8 Amps Max Inrush Current 5 Amps for 100 mS A single terminal is provided for each output channel All outputs are powered from the DC power terminal All channels are referenced to a common return which is connected to the negative side ground of the DC power source TPO Feature Time proportioned outputs pulse ON and OFF with a duty cycle proportional to an analog value stored in an analog output register TPO outputs are a low cost way to get smooth proportional control of heaters and other process variables Typically TPO analog output registers are assigned to the output of PID or other control logic in an ISaGRAF or other program Use the SIXNET I O Tool Kit to set pulse cycling as fast as 10 mS or as slow many minutes as your system dynamics require Each output may be configured as a TPO or ordinary discrete output I O Registers Function SIXNET Registers Modbus Registers Discrete Outputs YO Y15 00001 00016 TPO Values AYO AYIS 40001
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