User manual for Expansion Box
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1. m 7 3 2 ASSIGNTHE EXPANSIONIBOX innen nennen rk Rr Rue ERR eau arva vr v e E 7 3 3 THE RESOURCES SENSORS AND INTERFACES OF THE EXPANSION BOX ssscceessssccssssececssssececessecessaececesseeceeaeseceesaeeeenseaess 7 3 4 THE SENSORS OF THE EXPANSION BOX cccccccccceccsccescecsceccccesccesecesececceesesesecececececesesececesececececececececececececeseseneseneneneneneds 3 5 THE 1 10 V INTERFACES OF THE EXPANSION BOX 3 6 THE SWITCHING OUTPUTS OF THE EXPANSION BOX 4 HARDWARE 2 2 aea EE 12 4 1 E 12 4 2 OPEN THE HOUSING tos ge ex RE e SOR expe EE RR X wu eer 13 4 3 INSERT THE MODULE 13 4 4 CHOSE THEIHOUSING cnsnenlevdiuussacsancudeweudedeacncncbiawansetanileaswesevhstause ER SENE ERE ERE 13 4 5 STARTUP c E T ete 14 5 WARRANTY LIABILITY 2 5 5 2 5 2 0 0o nenne aaa ss addon ace con eoi Con nenne Nenn 14 6 FURTHER INFORMATION nores sonores ao neues don ea as yes ap een esca scho FesqssVasoneucrosdesorsnsckePoUasaeroouo sero eoa VEN Eae EUD E 14 6 1 HELPAND INFORMATION dea dpa eee Pana El npa ra FE EEEKED2. 14 6 2 FIRMWARE UPDATE eC 14 7 MPO 15 As of 04 20 2010 Seite 2 16 Bedienungsanleitung Pro FiLusd 1 Preface 1 1 Concerning this manual This manual is valid for the Expansion Box The availability of certain functions depends on the existing extensions 1 2 Characteristics We thank you for your trust in our ProfiLux products You have herewith acquired an expansion box for your aquarium computer ProfiLux 3 or ProfiLux 3 eX With this expansion box you are able to connect additional sensors und light bars to a ProfiLux 3 eX aquarium computer Overview of the characteristics e 4analog outputs 1 10 V with shut off signal expandable to max 16 e Connection option for temperature sensor e Connection option for pH sensor e Connection option for a conductivity sensor selectable for salt or fresh water e Connection option for a Redox sensor e Connection option for 2 level sensors e 5 expansion slots for module cards Additional characteristics with corresponding expansion e Upto 32 switchable outputs e g for switching sockets In order to be able to use our products optimally you should take your time to read through this manual Please pay especially attention to the operating and warranty instructions 1 3 Included in delivery Before you start you should check if the delivery is compl
3. During the firmware update the sensors are not read measurement values are not available Interface outputs pumps illuminations aren t accessed anymore Therefore all accessed devices like pumps valves switching plugs dosing pumps should be disabled or disconnected Sensors or illuminations are generally noncritical and can remain connected 7 Technical data Input voltage 12 VDC Power consumption 200 mA pH measurement BNC input for pH sensors accuracy 0 1 pH measurement range 3 0 pH to 10 5 pH Temperature measurement Mini DIN socket for delivered temperature sensor accuracy 0 1 C measurement range 11 5 C to 38 C Conductivity measurement BNC input for conductivity sensor in fresh water accuracy 1 uS measurement range 0 us to 2000 US in salt water accuracy 0 1 mS 0 mS to 100 mS Redox measurement BNC input for Redox sensor accuracy 1 mV measurement range 1000 mV to 1000 mV Level inputs Mini DIN socket for 2 level inputs Control dimmable lamps 2 modular jacks a 2 dimming channels with analog output each 1 10 V for light intensity control and shut off Dimensions HxBxT 58 mm x 240 mm x 198 mm Module slots 5 4 for all module card types one only for analog measurement cards As of 04 20 2010 Seite 15 16 Bedienungsanleitung Pro 1 A As of 04 20 2010 Seite 16 16
4. 6 Bedienungsanleitung Pro FiLurd 4 Hardware modules 4 1 General The Expansion Box is modularly expandable To be able to use additional sensors powerbars dimmable lamps etc the installation of up to 5 additional modules is possible In case of any change add remove or exchange of module cards the Expansion Box Hint needs to be assigned again to the ProfiLux so that the ProfiLux detects and stores the in changes Thereby the assignment of the resources in the ProfiLux may change Therefore all assignments should be checked before reactivation To be able to use the modules possibly a firmware update of the Expansion Box or aquarium computer is necessary Have a look here also at the instructions which are delivered together with the module If you do not like to do the installation by yourself we can do this for you for a low charge possibly together with a firmware update In the last slot Modul 4 only analog measurement cards are supported at the moment Intelligent cards like PLM 2LA4S PLM 4L PLM Humidity Temp PLM ADIN or similar can t be operated there Hint The firmware 1 02 supports the following cards Analog measurement cards Double measurement cards Intelligent cards PLM pH PLM pH Temp PLM 2L4 PLM Temp PLM pH Redox PLM 4L PLM Redox PLM CondS Redox PLM Humidity Temp PLM Conds PLM CondF Redox PLM ADIN PLM CondF PLM CondS pH PLM Oxygen PLM CondF pH The installatio
5. M ADIN Temperature 3 Conduct F 1 Redox 3 Voltage 1 Voltage 2 Level 1 Level 4 Level Level 10 Sensor overview Measurement data pH value 1 Level 1 pH value 1 Temperature 1 Conductivity S 1 and Redox 1 are the internal sensor inputs of ProfiLux 3 eX Thereafter the sensor of the PLM Oxygen card in the ProfiLux follows Level 4 Temperature 2 Conductivity S 2 and Redox 2 are the internal sensor inputs of the first found by ProfiLux Expansion Box Airtemperature 1 and Humidity 1 originate from the PLM Humidity Temp in this Expansion Box Level 7 Temperature 3 Conductivity F 1 and Redox 3 are the internal sensor inputs of the second found by ProfiLux Expansion Box Voltage 1 and Voltage 2 originate from the PLM ADIN in this Expansion Box If for example an additional PLM CondF card is inserted after the PLM Humidity Temp in the first Expansion Box Conductivity F 1 would be shown for it The conductivity sensor of the second Expansion Box then would be named Conductivity F 2 As of 04 20 2010 Seite 8 16 Bedienungsanleitung Pas FLO 3 5 The 1 10 V interfaces of the Expansion Box The 1 10 V interfaces are available immediately after the assignment Which of the interfaces are available isn t displayed Therefore it is possible to know how the interfaces are numbered The numbering starts with the internal 1 10 V interfaces followed by the interfaces on the module cards at
6. User manual for Expansion Box Dro il Valid for Firmware version 1 02 and later As of 04 20 2010 Bedienungsanleitung Pas EL Contents 1 Dlidj iee 3 1 1 o Tei Mead BERI mE 3 1 2 CHARAGTERISTIGS T 3 1 3 INCLUDEDJIN DEEUIVERY cites cocer tr a ree Dep eoe eere eva a Terme Teo evens deailessDedubvaetecs voa VE ea EVE ERR 3 1 4 IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ccccccecececececececececscececececacecscacacacscacecacacacacauacacanacacacacacecacacasecacacacacasececeseneneness 4 1 5 CONNECTIONS 2 INSTALLATION m E M 5 2 1 POSITIONING THE EXPANSION BOX teen Leva aer ree EO TEE E VEU Fe DIA ERR E AAEE EE CF CUERO 5 2 2 CONNECTION OF THE EXPANSION BOX scccccccescessseececececeesseecececeaueesecececsceanensececececeeuensececessauegeseeceeeseauensneeceeeesauenentess 5 2 3 CONNECTION OF THE PAD treibt tect Porte re tere bert do Cue e Neg verde o tero wei ee E Pert eere Tanne een OE vy a PU EUR EET 5 2 4 STATUS DISPLAY OF THE EXPANSION xp i o pcne rS Foix LE RR ko RENE Fo dd E EIN ELE ER o duke FREE RR RR E 6 3 ASSIGN THE EXPANSION BOX TO THE PROFILUX cccssssccssssccccsssccccsssscccesscccenssecceeseeccenseccceseccceeseesceeseseeeues 7 3 1 REQUIREMENTS wise nenn
7. cans all devices connected at the PAB and afterwards the serial numbers of the found devices are displayed Then select all the serials you want to assign to this ProfiLux and accept with the Return key Further information can be found at Description PAB After this the resources sensors and interfaces of the Expansion Box are available 3 3 Theresources sensors and interfaces of the Expansion Box After assigning the resources are ordered in the ProfiLux in the following manner The numbering starts in every case with the internal resources of the ProfiLux followed by the resources of the module cards installed in the slots of the ProfiLux The numbering of the resources of the module cards depends on the order in the slots Then the resources of the first found and assigned PAB device follows afterwards those of the second PAB device and so on The resources in an expansion box are numbered just as those at the ProfiLux First the internal resources of the Expansion Box then the resources of the module cards in the slots of the Expansion Box The numbering of the resources of the module cards depends on the order in the slots too 3 4 Thesensors ofthe Expansion Box When the Expansion Box has been assigned to the ProfiLux then the additional sensors and interfaces are available immediately The numbering starts with the internal sensors followed by the sensors on the module cards at the ProfiLux Then the internal sensors of the
8. ditional PAB connection cable in Attention order to get a ring connection Such a ring connection will lead to malfunctions The last devices at the PAB must always have one free PAB port 2 4 Status display of the expansion box The Expansion Box has two light emitting diodes 17 18 on the rear side for the status display not available on some devices The state LED 17 is the lower one the communication LED 18 is above Display Meaning State LED flashing fast Expansion Box boots Firmware Update State LED glows Expansion Box is ready State LED flashes in a second Expansion Box receives since more than 30 seconds no PAB commands cycle from ProfiLux Communication LED flashing Expansion Box receives PAB commands Communication LED and Expansion Box has no power supply state LED are both off As of 04 20 2010 Seite 6 16 Bedienungsanleitung Pro FiLusd 3 Assign the Expansion Box to the ProfiLux 3 1 Requirements Before the Expansion Box can be assigned to the ProfiLux all hardware modules have to build in Furthermore it is important that the select switch for the conductance is in the right position for the used sensor type and the Expansion Box is powered up 3 2 Assign the Expansion Box If all PAB connections have been made and power supplied to all devices at the PAB the Expansion Box can be assigned Therefore select menu item Assign devices ProfiLux system menu Config PAB The ProfiLux s
9. ete The following articles belong to the shipment e Expansion Box e Power supply unit e This manual PAB connection cables as well as all sensors are not part of the shipment of the Expansion Box and have to be ordered separately As of 04 20 2010 Seite 3 16 Bedienungsanleitung DA FLO 1 4 Important operating instructions To guarantee a safe and riskless operation the mentioned instructions in the ProfiLux manual have to be absolutely followed If they are ignored the warranty expires resp the manufacturer rejects any responsibility resp liability for damages Also please take notice of the safety instructions in the ProfiLux manual and of these of the respective manufacturer 1 5 Connections The device disposes of several labeled connections on the rear side On the picture below you can see the rear side of an Expansion Box For all connections it is valid e Connect only original accessory for ProfiLux aquarium computers of except of the pH sensor connection e The connections have to be treated with care do not use force to plug in e Important A false connection e g plugging in a light bar plug into a powerbar socket can lead to a destruction of the ProfiLux A possible repair is no warranty case and therefore it is with costs So please establish the connections always with greatest care The rear side of Expansion Box The connections of the Expansion Box 1 12VDC Power supply connection of Pr
10. faces the switching outputs are immediately available after the assignment Which of the interfaces are available isn t displayed Therefore it is possible to know how the interfaces are numbered The numbering starts with the internal switching outputs followed by the switching outputs on the module cards in the ProfiLux Then the switching outputs on the module cards at the first Expansion Box found by the ProfiLux follow Thereafter the switching outputs at the second Expansion Box and so on As of 04 20 2010 Seite 10 16 Bedienungsanleitung PA FLO Example In case of a ProfiLux 3 with a PLM 2L4S card and an Expansion Box with a PLM 2L4S the switching outputs are assigned in the following way er Socket functions File Extras Communication AR S i General Socket Function Blackout delay Min Description 51 Always off ProfiLux3 51 Processes L s2 Always off ProfiLux3 2 Extras 53 Always off ProfiLux3 53 Probe sensor controls 54 Always off ProfiLux3 54 SWM Bus 55 Always off ProfiLux3 55 Display 55 Always off ProfiLux3 56 57 Always off ProfiLux3 57 System L s8 Always off ProfiLux3 58 7 gt 59 Always off ProfiLux3 PLM 2L45 51 Socket functions Osio Always off ProfiLux3 PLM 2L4S 2 ProfiLux3 PLM 2L4S 53 ProfiLux3 PLM 2L45 54 Expansion Box PLM 2L45 51 Expansion Box PLM 2L45 52 Expansion Box PLM 2L45 53 Expansion Box PLM 2L45 54 Remote control 1 10V interfaces Osi Always off Di
11. first Expansion Box found by the ProfiLux and the sensors on the module cards in the slots of the Expansion Box After then the sensors of the second Expansion Box and so on As of 04 20 2010 Seite 7 16 Bedienungsanleitung Pas ELO Example In case of a ProfiLux 3 eX with a PLM Oxygen card and an Expansion Box with a PLM Humidity Temp and a further Expansion Box with a PLM ADIN the sensors are assigned in the following way 7 Sensor overview File Extras Communication AGHL General 89 Illumination Name Current value Nominal value Processes pH value 1 3 43pH 7pH ProfiLux3 eX pH W Extras Temperature 1 393C 26 C ProfiLux3 eX Temp 5 Probe sensor controls Conduct 5 1 0 9 5 50 5 ProfiLux3 eX Cond Redox 1 992m 200m ProfiLux3 eX Redox Oxygen 1 0 100 ProfiLux3 eX PLM Oxygen Temperature 1 n pH value 2 3 31pH 7pH Expansion Box 1 pH Conduct S 1 Temperature 2 38 6 C 26 C Expansion Box 1 Temp Redox 1 Conduct 5 2 1 1mS 50 5 Expansion Box 1 Cond Oxygen 1 Redox 2 997 mi 200mv Expansion Box 1 Redox pH value 2 Airtempera 1 60 C 28 Expansion Box 1 PLM HumiTemp Temperature 2 L Mm Expansion Box 1 PLM HumiTemp pH value pl Expansion Box 2 pH er Temperature 3 18 4 C 26 C Expansion Box 2 Temp Conduct 1 9445 50045 Expansion 2 Cond Airtempera 1 Redox 3 B52m 200m Expansion Box 2 Redox Humidity 1 Voltage 1 ov BV Expansion Box 2 PLM ADIN pH value 3 Voltage 2 oY BY Expansion Box 2 PL
12. gital input L 512 Always off Programmable logic 13 Always off Email notification L 514 Always off L 515 Always off 516 Always off L 517 Always off 518 Always off 519 Always off L s20 Always off L 821 Always off L s22 Always off 523 Always off 524 Always off 525 Always off 26 Always off L s27 Always off ann 5581550956555 6095560565 so oso 05959505209 596055 oo 515 C Digital powerbar connected on 51 54 Activate manual override As already known from the 1 10 V interfaces the numbering begins with the internal switching outputs of the ProfiLux Then the switching outputs of the PLM 2L4S in the ProfiLux follow Afterwards there are the switching outputs of the first found PAB device here the PLM 2L4S at the Expansion Box Here only the switching outputs from S1 to S16 are available the others are free During assigning devices it is also possible here that the numbering of the resources is Attention changing e g due a change in the order of the PAB devices or connecting the PAB cables into another port Therefore it is important that critical devices and functions e g pumps for automatic water change dosing pumps are disabled perhaps by disconnecting the control cable before reassigning the devices Only if all sensors and interfaces are checked and correctly assigned again the disabled devices can return to operation again As of 04 20 2010 Seite 11 1
13. itted We do not take over guarantee that our product package corresponds to the requirements of the buyer Our warranty expires if the delivered original product is damaged or modified 6 Further information 6 1 Help and information You will get from your specialist retailer If you dispose of an Internet access you can get tips and helpful suggestions on our website www aquariumcomputer com Please also note the links to several forums there 6 2 Firmware update The firmware of our Expansion Box and ProfiLux aquarium computers is continuously further developed If you would like to use new functions or modules which are not yet supported by your current firmware you can program your aquarium computer with the newest firmware For this there are several options e You send your Expansion Box to your specialist retailer or to GHL and let it be newly programmed at cost price e You do the update by yourself Therefore you need the newest firmware and the PC program ProfiLuxControl both can be downloaded free of charge from our website as well as our USB cable or serial connection cable On the website also the instruction for the firmware update can be found As of 04 20 2010 Seite 14 16 Bedienungsanleitung Pas EL Before updating the firmware there must be made sure that only one PAB device this Hint Expansion Box is connected directly to the ProfiLux Other PAB devices at the ProfiLux during the update are not allowed
14. n of a module requires greatest care You have to pay attention that e First the aquarium computer is currentless remove plug of power supply e The electronics is not damaged through electrostatic charging ground resp discharge yourself earthed work environment e You treat the housing with special care As of 04 20 2010 Seite 12 16 Bedienungsanleitung Pro FiLurd 4 2 Open the housing Before you can insert a module it is necessary to open the housing The steps to do this are described in the ProfiLux manual The opened device looks as follows In the top left hand you can see the sockets in which the modules have to be inserted Next to it on the right you can see the connectors of the built in sensor inputs In front of the Expansion Box there are the 5 module cover plates and the more narrow back plate for the seen from the back the right side 4 3 Insert the module The new module can be inserted into any slot except slot Modul 4 slot nearest to the housing This slot only supports analog measurement cards at the moment When you insert it pay attention that all contact pins of the module disappear in a socket of the slot No contacts may remain The insertion has to be possible easily and without having to use any force 4 4 Close the housing Now the housing can be closed again First attach the upper housing part again carefully in the right direction look at interior of cover Check here that fron
15. ofiLux 12 V 1 5 A 2 Temp Connection for temperature sensor 3 Level1 Level2 Connection for level sensors 4 5 L1L2 L3L4 1 10 V outputs for illumination control dimmable light bars LED lamps current pumps 6 SF Conductivity selection switch between salt and fresh water 7 8 PAB Connections for ProfiLux Aquatic Bus PAB 9 pH Connection for pH sensor 10 Cond Connection for conductivity sensor 11 Redox Connection for redox sensor 12 16 Modul 0 Modul 4 Module slots for PLM extensions 17 18 State LED communication LED not available on some devices As of 04 20 2010 Seite 4 16 Bedienungsanleitung Pro FiLurd 2 Installation 2 1 Positioning the expansion box Position the device at a water protected place In principle each mounting position is allowed but you should pay attention to the accessibility of the connections Consider also the maximum cable lengths of the PAB connection cables sensors light bars and powerbars when you select the position 2 2 Connection of the expansion box The temperature sensor is connected to Temp 2 Level sensors for the determination of the water level are connected with the level connections 3 If two level sensors shall be connected a Y cable PL LY is necessary The sensors for pH conductivity and redox are as far as they are present connected accordingly to 9 10 and 11 Please pay attention to the hints for sensors in the P
16. rofiLux manual and of the sensor manufacturer In case of the conductivity sensor the sensor type salt or fresh water must be Hint selected with the selection switch 6 in order that the conductivity is measured correctly The control cables of dimmable lamps light bars hanging lamps moonlight etc or controllable current pumps are plugged into the Western sockets L1L2 4 or L3L4 5 Plug the DC plug of the wall power supply into the socket labeled 12VDC 1 Do not use in any case another power supply since a false polarity or voltage can destroy the device 2 3 Connection of the PAB Devices with ProfiLux Aquatic Bus in short PAB are connected to the corresponding RJ45 sockets Several PAB devices are so to say daisy chained This means that the first PAB device is connected via a PAB connection cable with one of the PAB ports of the ProfiLux 3 The next PAB device is either connected to the free PAB port at the ProfiLux 3 or at the free PAB port of the preceding PAB device A further PAB device is then connected to free PAB port of the preceding PAB device and so on Also several ProfiLux computers can be connected to this bus The last PAB devices therefore have always one free PAB port Trough this the PAB bus represents a line connection via the single participants from one end to the other As of 04 20 2010 Seite 5 16 Bedienungsanleitung Pas FLO Example Never connect the last two PAB devices through an ad
17. t panel and rear plate move properly into the right slots if necessary correct their position slightly Also here is important Do not use force Afterwards attach again the 8 covering caps As of 04 20 2010 Seite 13 16 Bedienungsanleitung Pro LL 4 5 Startup Now the Expansion Box and the power supply can be reconnected again For any change the Expansion Box must be assigned to the ProfiLux again so that all resources sensors and interfaces can be detected Furthermore the before assigned resources may be shifted Therefore it is important to check the assignments of the interfaces particularly level sensors pumps and valves for water change dosing pumps and to correct it if necessary before reactivation 5 Warranty liability You have a 2 year warranty beginning from invoice date This applies to material and manufacturing defects We guarantee that the supplied products correspond to the specifications and that the products do not have material resp manufacturing defects For the accuracy of the programming manual we do not take over a guarantee For damages of any type which result from an improper operation or from a not suited surrounding of the aquarium computer or accessory we are not liable Furthermore we do not take over warranty for damages that are caused through a false connection We assume no liability for direct damages indirect damages consequential damages and third party damages as far as it is legally perm
18. th the internal 1 10 V interfaces of the ProfiLux Then the interfaces of the PLM 4L in the ProfiLux follows Afterwards there are the internal 1 10 V interfaces of the first found Expansion Box and then those of the PLM 4L installed in the Expansion Box Here only the interfaces from L1 to L16 are available the others are free If a second Expansion Box would be connected the interfaces of the second Expansion Box would follow As of 04 20 2010 Seite 9 16 Bedienungsanleitung Pas ELO In the case of a ProfiLux 3 eX instead of a ProfiLux 3 the ProfiLux would have six internal 1 10 V interfaces L1 L6 instead of four L1 L4 and the interfaces of the PLM 4L and the Expansion Box would be shifted backwards During assigning devices it is possible that the numbering of the resources is changing Attention e g due to a change in the order of the PAB devices or connecting the PAB cables into another port Therefore it is important that critical devices and functions e g pumps for automatic water change dosing pumps are disabled perhaps by disconnecting the control cable before reassigning the devices Only if all sensors and interfaces are checked and correctly assigned again the disabled devices can return to in operation again 3 6 The switching outputs of the Expansion Box There are no switching outputs at the Expansion Box itself But switching outputs can be realized via module cards As itis the case for the 1 10 V inter
19. the ProfiLux Then the internal interfaces of the first Expansion Box found by the ProfiLux and the interfaces on the module cards in the slots of the Expansion Box Thereafter the interfaces of the second Expansion Box follow and so on Example In case of a ProfiLux 3 with a PLM 4L card and an Expansion Box with a PLM 4L the interfaces are assigned in the following way L 1 10V interfaces File Extras Communication HL Lm m m m Interface Function U min V max V Description Illumination 1 ProfiLux3 L1 Processes Illumination 2 ProfiLux3 L2 Extras Illumination 3 ProfiLux3 L3 Probe sensor controls Illumination 4 ProfiLux3 L4 SWM Bus Illumination 5 ProfiLux3 PLM 4L L1 Display Illumination 6 ProfiLux3 PLM 4L L2 Illumination 7 ProfiLux3 PLM 4L L3 System Illumination 8 ProfiLux3 PLM 4L L4 Illumination 9 Expansion Box L1 Socket functions Illumination 10 Expansion Box L2 1 10V interfaces Illumination 11 Expansion Box L3 Digital input Illumination 12 Expansion Box L4 Programmable logic Illumination 13 Expansion Box PLM 4L L1 Email notification Illumination 14 Expansion Box PLM 4L L2 Illumination 15 Expansion Box PLM 4L L3 Illumination 16 Expansion Box PLM 4L L4 Always off Always off Always off Always off Always off Always off Always off Always off Always off Always off Always off v General Illumination Remote control Program LED lamp Program PTC As you can see here the numbering begins wi
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