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1. Fixed for OTA Baud means that this parameter can t be changed and is equal to 250 Kbps Refer to section 6 for parameter descriptions 2 5 7 Power amp I O Terminals Screw terminals are provided for Power amp I O interface connections as shown Refer to Chapter 4 for wiring information 2 5 8 USB Port The USB port is used to configure the I O module and for firmware updates The I O module must be connected and powered for the Zlinx Manager Software to detect the IO module Refer to section 4 for software installation and section 5 for programming the unit Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m 11 Electrical Installation 3 Hardware Installation 3 1 Recommended Practice Before Installation Before installing a new system it is recommended to bench test the complete system and make sure the modules function satisfactorily Refer to appropriate sections for your setup in Chapter 8 for reference In actual installations poor communications can be caused by a Incorrectly installed antennas Q Radio interference A Obstructions in the radio path O Bad weather Q Signal out of range If the radio path is a problem higher gain antennas would help improve the range 3 2 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 reflec
2. COM1 115200 1 8 1 0 flow control Fig 6 17 Digital Relay Output Configuration 6 1 5 3 Analog Input Configuration Select the Analog Input to be configured Select the required Analog Mode 0 5 Vdc 0 10 Vdc 0 20 mA 4 20 mA For calibration refer to section 6 1 7 For exception reporting refer to sections 6 1 6 Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m 43 Configuration amp Operation zix Ele Help Information Configuration Input Output ee E Analog Inputs Analog Input 1 Analog Mode Base Module ZXT9 p Analog Mode The analog mode sets the type voltage OtoSVDC Oto10VDC C Oto20m amp 4to20md Analog Input 2 E Analog Outputs B Base Module ZxT9 10 222R2 r Calibration Analog Output 1 Calibrated No Analog Output 2 Digital Inputs Calibrate B Base Module ZXTI10 222R2 Digital Input 1 r Exception Reporting Digital Input 2 MT Enabled E Digital Outputs Base Module ZXT910 222R2 Digital Output 1 Digital Output 2 N A Low Threshold 0 5 VDC High Threshold 0 5 WDC DeadBand 0 25vpc or current and range min and max of the signal inputted Calibration Analog inputs can be calibrated to certain gains and offsets based upon reference and user acquired values Exception Reporting If an input goes outside the low and high thresholds exception reports will periodically be sent Once an input
3. Figure 4 3 Typical Digital Input Wiring for PNP and NPN connection types with internal PS If an external power source is used for the digital input connections the external power supply common should be connected to the module power supply common The diagrams below show the connection scheme c PNP Sourcing Input Wiring with d NPN Sinking Input Wiring Extemal Power Supply with External Power Supply V Dix Com Com Com I f Figure 4 4 Typical Digital Input Wiring for PNP and NPN connection types with external PS A pulse frequency input can be connected to the digital input as follows e Pulse Input Dix Com I l l l l L Figure 4 5 Pulse Input Connection Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m 23 Electrical Installation 4 2 2 DO Relay Wiring Common NO normally open and NC normally closed contacts of the relays are brought to terminals for wiring The following diagram shows typical connection wiring for relay outputs b NC Connection V a NO Connection Line V Line Com E ey o NO ras ae NC Light l Solenoid V V Neutral Neutral Figure 4 6 Typical Digital Output Wiring for Relay Outputs 4 2 3 Al Wiring The following diagram shows typical connection wiring for Analog Inputs V
4. 2 The software is also available for download from http www bb elec com 1 The Welcome Screen will be displayed i Zlinx Manager 3 2 8 Setup L jofxi Welcome to the Zlinx Manager 3 2 8 Installation Wizard It is strongly recommended that you exit all Windows programs before running this setup program Click Cancel to quit the setup program then close any programs you have running Click Next to continue the installation WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil and criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under law ew Figure 5 1 Installation Welcome Screen 2 Follow the prompts to install the software 3 The Installation Complete Screen as shown below will be displaved Click the Finish button Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m 25 Software Installation iz Zlinx Manager 3 2 8 Setup Fle xi Zlinx Manager 3 2 8 has been successfully installed Click the Finish button to exit this installation Figure 5 2 Installation Completion Screen 5 4 Installing USB Drivers The USB drivers will automatically be installed when the software is installed If the Add New Hardware wizard appears when the hardware is attached the USB drivers are available in the USB Drivers folder on the CD ROM 5
5. 2 2 Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m Figure 2 1 Zlinx Xtreme I O Modules Following I O models are available 1 ZXT24 IO 222R2 2 4 GHz Short range IP67 I O module 2 Analog In 2 Analog Out 2 Digital In 2 Relay Out 2 ZXT9 10 222R2 900 MHz Long range IP67 I O module 2 Analog In 2 Analog Out 2 Digital In 2 Relay Out Package Contents Zlinx Xtreme lO Modules are shipped with the following items included poo O O Zlinx Xtreme I O module Standard antenna Optional mounting ears Mounting screws o M4 0 7 25mm SS Phillips Pan Hd Machine Screws qty 4 o MA 0 7 x 25mm SS Hex Head Cap screws qty 4 o M4 0 7 DIN 985 A4 S S Nylon Insert Lock Nuts qty 4 A printed version of the Modbus Mode Zlinx I O Quick Start Guide A printed version of the Peer to Peer Mode Zlinx I O Quick Start Guide Product Introduction 2 3 UA Product CD consisting of Zlinx Xtreme I O documentation and Zlinx Manager configuration software Zlinx 1 O Manager Configuration Software Zlinx I O Firmware Updater USB Driver for Xtreme Module Zlinx Xtreme I O manual in PDF format Zlinx Xtreme Radio Modem manual in PDF format The Modbus Mode Zlinx I O Quick Start Guide in PDF format The Peer to Peer Mode Zlinx I O Quick Start Guide in PDF format o O0 00 0 0 0 Note A separate USB cable not part of the contents is necessary for programming the I O module NOTE the Cable Glands cannot be used
6. When indoors paths tend to be more complex so use a more aggressive rule of thumb as follows QO Halving the distance decreases path loss by 9dB U Doubling the distance increases path loss by 9dB Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m 63 Appendix G Radio Frequencv Basics Radio manufacturers advertise line of sight range figures Line of sight means that from antenna A vou can see antenna B Being able to see the building that antenna B is in does not count as line of sight For every obstacle in the path de rate the line of sight figure specified for each obstacle in the path The tvpe of obstacle the location of the obstacle and the number of obstacles will all plav a role in path loss Visualize the connection between antennas picturing lines radiating in an elliptical path between the antennas in the shape of a football Directly in the center of the two antennas the RF path is wide with many pathways A single obstacle here will have minimal impact on path loss As you approach each antenna the meaningful RF field is concentrated on the antenna itself Obstructions located close to the antennas cause dramatic path loss Be sure you know the distance between antennas This is often underestimated If it s a short range application pace it off If it s a long range application establish the actual distance with a GPS or Google Maps The most effective way to reduce path loss is to elevate the antennas At ap
7. 1 After pressing the Update button the Configuration Manager switches to the Information tab 2 The Progress bar at the bottom of the windows shows the progress of the update 3 The Status bar displays the following text 4 Sending radio parameters to the Xtreme Module When the updating process is complete it is possible to switch to any other tab to see or edit any parameters NOTE When configuration is complete and saved power can be removed from the Xtreme Module and it should be disconnected from the PC 6 2 Updating Zlinx I O Firmware B amp B Electronics continually add new features to the Zlinx Xtreme I O modules and the updated firmware would be available for download at www bb elec com Whenever the latest version of Zlinx Manager software is installed on your computer the latest version of Zlinx Xtreme I O Firmware Updater software is also installed This can be used to update the firmware in your Zlinx Xtreme l O modules The following procedure describes the firmware updating process 1 Disconnect power from the Xtreme Module 2 Disconnect Xtreme Module from external equipment The easiest way to disconnect is to unplug all I O terminal blocks 3 Connect the PC USB port to the Zlinx Xtreme I O USB port using a USB cable 4 From the Windows Start menu start the Zlinx Manager and choose Zlinx I O Firmware Updater software The Zlinx I O Firmware Updater Caution dialog box appears 48 Manual Documentation Nu
8. 1 2 1 3 1 4 Overview Overview Thank you for purchasing a Zlinx Xtreme I O product This product has been manufactured to the highest standards of qualitv and performance to ensure vour complete satisfaction Product Overview Zlinx Xtreme I O is an outdoor rated industrial grade wireless product lts IP67 rating along with wide temperature ratings make it suitable for monitoring and controlling remote analog and discrete devices without the need for a separate enclosure resulting in costs and space savings Prerequisites This manual assumes that the user has basic electronics knowledge and basic understanding of wireless communications Users are strongly encouraged to read and understand the manual to its entirety Setting up the wireless device without proper knowledge and understanding could result in equipment damage and bodily injury Safety Information WARNING Exposure to RF energy is an important safety consideration The FCC has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated equipment as a result of its actions in Docket 93 62 and OET Bulleting 65 Edition 97 01 DO NOT Operate unless all RF connectors are secure and any open connectors are properly terminated Q Operate the equipment near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere All equipment must be properly grounded for safe operations All equipment should be serviced onl
9. Factor in a 0 2 dB loss per coaxial connector in addition to the cable attenuation itself Typical attenuation figures per 10 feet 3 meters for two popular cable types are listed below 64 Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m Appendix G Radio Frequencv Basics Cable Tvpes Frequencv RG 58U LMR 400 900 MHz 1 6 dB 0 4 dB 2 4 GHz 2 8 dB 0 7 dB Loss per 10 feet 3 meters of cable length Figure G 2 Attenuation figures While long cable runs to an antenna create signal loss the benefit of elevating the antenna another 25 feet 7 6 m can more than compensate for those lost dB Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m 65 Appendix H Transmit Power dBm to mW Conversoin Appendix H Transmit Power dBm to mW Conversion 66 dBm Watts 0 1 0 mW 1 1 3 mW 2 1 6 mW 3 2 0 mW 4 2 5 mW 5 3 2 mW 6 4 mW 7 5 mW 8 6 mW 9 8 mW 10 10 mW 11 13 mW 12 16 mW 13 20 mW 14 25 mW 15 32 mW dBm Watts 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 40 mW 50 mW 63 mW 79 mW 100 mw 126 mW 158 mW 200 mW 250 mW 316 mW 398 mW 500 mw 630 mW 800 mW 1 0 W 1 3W dBm 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 41 SSG ER Watts 1 6 W 2 0 W 2 5W 3 2 W 4 0W 5 0 W 6 3 W 8 0 W 10W 13 W 16W 20 W 25 W 32 W 40 W 50 W Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m Glossarv ADC Analog to digital converter Analog Input AI An analog input is a measurable electr
10. On System 2 perform contact closure on the corresponding DI The relay output should turn ON and the Light should turn ON V Ph Com O NO Light V N Figure 7 3 Relay Output Testing 7 1 3 Testing Al in Voltage Mode Connect an AA battery 1 5 VDC on the Al 1 on System 1 see Fig 7 4 and a voltmeter on the corresponding AO 1 on System 2 Make sure the polarity is correct while connecting the battery Measure the voltage on the Analog Output on System 2 lt has to indicate 1 5 VDC Figure 7 4 Analog Input wiring 52 Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m Troubleshooting 7 1 4 Testing AO in Voltage Mode To test an Analog Output in voltage mode the following can be performed Refer to Appendix E Zlinx Xtreme I O Models and Features for the list of Analog Output modules On the corresponding Zlinx Xtreme I O device on System 1 connect an AO to a voltmeter as shown in the figure below Fig 7 5 Supply a voltage signal on the Al side of System 2 Confirm on System 1 with a voltmeter that the voltage on the corresponding output matches the voltage input Figure 7 5 Analog Output Sourcing driver wiring Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m 53 Appendix A Default Configuration Settings Appendix A Default Configuration Settings Power Setting ZXT24 lO 222R2 Xtreme Modules 63mW ZXT9 IO 222R2 Xtreme Modules 1000mW Wireless Channel 0x0C
11. enters the exception state it must be greater than the low threshold plus the dead band or less than the high threshold minus the dead band in order to stop being in the exception state RTD Inputs RTD Channel The RTD channel can be disabled if it is not being used Disabling the RTD channel decreases the latency of the system RTD Type Sets the type material and resistance of the RTD being used This setting is shared by all RTDs on the same a COM1 115200 n 8 1 no flow control Fig 6 18 Analog Input Configuration 6 1 5 4 Analog Output Configuration 1 Select the Analog Output to be configured 2 Select the required Analog Mode 0 to 10 or 0 to 5 VDC or 0 to 20 or 4 to 20 mA 3 Set the value of the analog output on a communications fail safe condition 4 For Calibration of the analog output refer to the section 6 1 7 AA ax File Help Information Configuration Input Output Analog Output 1 Analog Mode Oto5VDC C 0to10VDC C Oto20m amp C 4to20m Analog Inputs E Base Module ZXT9 10 222R2 Analog Input 1 Analog Input 2 Analog Outputs E Base Module ZXT9 10 222R2 r Calibration y Calibrated No Analog Output 2 E Digital Inputs Calibrate E Base Module 2XT9 10 222R2 Digital Input 1 r Failsafe Digital Input 2 Y Enabled Y Goto Failsafe on Startup amp Digital Outputs Level 0 5 VDC p Base Module ZXT9 ID 222R2 Going to failsa
12. ex Input register value for 2 5V 2 5 65536 5 32768 7 Analog Input 0 20 mA Selection Voltage Full Range 0 20 mA DAC full range is 65536 counts as Al s are 16 Bit 0 65 535 range 65 536 Input Register Value Actual Current 65536 20 ex Input register value for 10 mA 10 65536 20 32768 8 Analog Input 4 20 mA Selection Voltage Full Range 4 20 mA DAC full range is 65536 counts as Al s are 16 Bit 0 65 535 range 65 536 Input Register Value Actual Current 4 65536 16 ex Input register value for 10 mA 10 4 65536 16 24576 Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m 61 Appendix G Radio Frequencv Basics Appendix G Radio Frequencv Basics This section summarizes changes made in current product version What is dBm Radio Frequency RF power is measured in milli Watts mW or more usually in a logarithmic scale of decibels dB or decibels referenced to 1 mW of power dBm Since RF power attenuates as a logarithmic function the dBm scale is most useful Here are some examples of how these scales relate ii A 2 fold increase in power vields 3dBm pde of signal x A 10 fold increase in power yields ey Seem 10dBm of signal a A 100 fold increase in power yields u oon 20dBm of signal 10mW 10dBm 100mW 20dBm 1W 30dBm Figure G 1 The dBm scale Lower Frequencies Better Propagation Industrial applications typically operate
13. Analog Output Calibration 6 1 8 Zlinx I O Monitor From Zlinx Manager the user can choose the option Zlinx I O Monitor This option allows the monitoring of all Analog and Digital I O values in V mA on off degrees Celsius for RTD real time To start the Monitor feature il Start Zlinx Manager 2 Choose Zlinx I O Monitor from the list 3 Zlinx I O Monitor window will open 4 Choose the COM port the svstem is connected to 5 Click on the Start Monitoring button Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m 47 Configuration amp Operation Gj Ziinx 1 0 Monitor Running nx File Edit View Help Stop Monitoring BOME x Module Position Age sec DN Diz DI3 DIE Do1 DO2 DO3 DO4 DO5 DOS DO7 DO8 All al2 AIS Ale ZZ24D NASR 1 1 H H LoL 1 882 1 882V Modbus Address 10001 10002 00001 00002 30001 30002 22201240 2 a 0 000m4 0 000mA Modbus Address 30017 30018 ZZADIADO DCT 3 lt 1 H H H H Modbus Address 10033 10034 10035 10036 00033 00034 00035 00036 ZZ ARTDI 4 lt 1 2000 2000C 2000C 20 Modbus Address 30049 30050 30051 30t ZZ 800 R 5 lt 1 Modbus Address 00065 00066 00067 00068 00069 00070 00071 00072 Fig 6 22 Zlinx Xtreme I O Monitor NOTE Monitor doesn t show the inverted values for the DO s if such option is enabled 6 1 9 Saving the Configuration When all configuration settings are complete click the Update button to save them in the Zlinx Xtreme I O Module
14. Digital Input signals connected to one module are mapped to the corresponding analog and digital outputs on the other module and vice versa Peer to Peer mode configuration can be established between outdoor rated Zlinx Xtreme lOs and indoor rated Zlinx Gem II lOs Note However MR versions of indoor rated Zlinx Gen II I O modules are not compatible with Zlinx Xtreme modules O Module O Module Master Slave Modbus I O Mode Figure 1 2 Peer to Peer Mode Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m Product Introduction 2 3 2 Modbus I O Mode In Modbus mode the Zlinx Xtreme I O modules shall be configured as Modbus Slaves and can be controlled and monitored by a Modbus RTU Master such as a PLC SCADA HMI etc A serial radio modem acts as a data pipe amp has to be connected to the Modbus master through its serial port Up to 247 wireless I O modules can be remotely monitored and controlled by the Modbus master The I O signals appear in the Modbus register map resident in the I O module memory that can be accessed by the master through the radio modem Refer to Appendix D for information about the Modbus register mapping Radio a Serial bin I O Module Process Controller Modbus RTU Master Figure 2 2 Modbus I O Mode In Modbus I O mode up to 247 Zlinx I O modules can be connected to a Modbus RTU master through a Radio Modem Modules of both Zlinx Xtreme outdoor and Zlinx Gen II indoor types c
15. Existing Key SR Short Range OC 17 radio modem 4TCH command MR Medium Range 00 06 radio modem ATHP command Key LR Long Range 00 09 radio modem ATHP command Network ID In order for the base modules to communicate with each other the modules must have the same network zi Update Exit COM1 115200 n 8 1 no flow control Ai Fig 6 2 VO Configuration Tab 6 1 1 1 Transmit Power In the Transmit Power drop down list select your desired output power in mW The conversion between dBm and mW is shown in Appendix H Increasing the power will increase maximum range and electrical power consumption Setting this value too high may violate regulatory transmission limits for your region and could cause harmful interference to other devices As a responsible user make sure the transmitted power is within allowed limits for your region Xtreme Module Power Selections Factory Default ZXT24 10 222R2 10mW 16mW 25mW 40mW 63mW 63mW ZXT9 10 222R2 1mW 10mW 100mW 500mW 1000mW 1000mW Fig 6 3 Transmit Power Ranges 6 1 1 2 Channel Number Set the Channel Number field to match the channel used by the device with which it will communicate a If that device is another Zlinx Xtreme I O 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 Zlinx Radio Modem Configuration
16. In peer peer mode set the channel number to be the same In Modbus mode make sure that the channel number of the base module matches the radio modem SR Short Range OC 17 radio modem ATCH command MR Medium Range 00 06 radio modem ATHP command LR Long Range 00 09 radio modem ATHP command Network ID In order for the base modules to communicate with each other the modules must have the same network El Exit Update COM1 115200 0 8 1 n0 flow control Fig 6 14 Peer to Peer Master Configuration 6 1 4 2 Peer to Peer Slave File Help Information Configuration Input Output r Wireless Transmit Power 10 dBm 10 mw Mi Channel Number 0 9 00 Network Identifier 11 FF 11 TF Repeater Mode FPF Data Rate 115200 si r AES 256 bit Encryption Disabled C Hexadecimal Key C Text Key e Use Existing Key Key EE EE m Communication Mode Peer to Peer Master p Peer to Peer Slave Address 1 255 m Communications Failure Timeout Timeout 10 255 sec 19 Module Configuration a Transmit Power The amount of power used for transmitting wireless data Increasing this value will increase maximum range and power consumption Setting this value too high may violate regulatory transmission limits for your region and could cause harmful interference to other devices Channel Numbe
17. Registers eceeeeeseeseeseeseeseeeeeeenesseeneens 6 1 3 2 1 Digital Relay Outputs 0 eee eee eeecseeseeeeteeeeeneees 6 1 3 2 2 Digital Tnputs noieeoe biases denotes 6 1 3 2 3 Analog Inputs 6 1 3 2 4 Analog Outputs 6 1 3 2 5 Modbus Frequency Counters Inputs 6 1 3 3 6 1 4 6 1 4 1 6 1 4 2 6 1 5 6 1 5 1 6 1 5 2 6 1 5 3 6 1 5 4 6 1 6 6 1 6 1 6 1 6 2 6 1 6 3 6 1 7 6 1 8 6 1 9 Modbus VO Addressin fisser a a ici Vass tds Peer to Peer Mode Settings as iPeerto Peer Master is s siket iii A a RNE e Ian Peer to Peer Slave unitaria tdi Input Output SettingS nn E ESAI SEERE ESES AREA RRA RIRs Digital Input Contiguratieri sit A i e RA A A ANT A BA NI E Digital Relav Output Configuration Analog Input Configuration ss eeeeeneneznznnznnznnz Analog Output Configure Ex eption Aenor A a a Sampl Modbus Exception Packet i tica tetra re Nis Digital Exception Formati Mis iii i a i ed ti e ma tA ba bi idi ta he Analog Exception Format i ii i O da A see Dea Ga Sine La Ad ag ene ved a Calibration PO e LUX VO Monitor iii iii ing nisin Peagent Babe A Saving the Configuration en HELA AAA RAR RRA ARAN RR RR ana RR EEA AEEEIEZZEEEEZE EEI 6 2 UPDATING ZLINX VO FIRMWARE siis o dia 6 3 DIAGNOSTICSAND TESTING wrrr oneni Ai a a a a a a tha es E a aee KA e aa 6 3 1 6 3 2 Testing Modbus Mode Operation ecccccececsssssesesessesesessesesensecesesesscessecaescsecaesesceseecsececaesceaeee
18. and requires the user to convert the frequency to respective flow units Counters The most and least significant counter registers if Digital Inputs 1 and 2 are configured as Counter inputs are shown in Fig 6 12 Both the most and least significant counter registers have a range of 0 to 9999 and rollover Time to save totals register counts down the number of seconds from 300 0 seconds until the Accumulators are saved internally An example is a typical electric water meter that will generate a pulse per 1 10 gallon of water flowing through it This type of application is best used with the Modbus accumulators The accumulators are broken down into two registers most significant count and least significant count Both accumulators have a full count of 9999 When the least significant count exceeds 9999 it will increment the most significant count giving a total system count of 99 999 999 The accumulators reside in the holding register map and maybe written to in order to reflect what a typical water meter may have displayed on its display There is also a holding register associated with the accumulators that indicates the number of seconds before the accumulators are saved The accumulator data is saved every 5min NOTE Appendix D Modbus I O Assignments of this manual contains a list of Modbus I O assignments for the Zlinx Xtreme I O Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m 39 Configuration amp Operation 4
19. if you have obstacles between the two antennas but not near the antennas De rate to 10 of the manufacture s line of sight ratings if you have multiple obstacles obstacles located near the antennas or the antennas are located indoors Antennas Antennas increase the effective power by focusing the radiated energy in the desired direction Using the correct antenna not only focuses power into the desired area but it also reduces the amount of power broadcast into areas where it is not needed Wireless applications have exploded in popularity with everyone seeking out the highest convenient point to mount their antenna It s not uncommon to arrive at a job site to find other antennas sprouting from your installation point Assuming these systems are spread spectrum and potentially in other ISM or licensed frequency bands you still want to maximize the distance from the antennas as much as possible Most antennas broadcast in a horizontal pattern so vertical separation is more meaningful than horizontal separation Try to separate antennas with like polarization by a minimum of two wavelengths which is about 26 inches 0 66 m at 900 MHz or 10 inches 0 25 m at 2 4 GHz Cable Loss Those high frequencies you are piping to your antennas don t propagate particularly well through cable and connectors Use high quality RF cable between the antenna connector and your antenna and ensure that all connectors are high quality and carefully installed
20. only and does not constitute an endorsement by the trademark holder Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m CONTENTS 1 2 2 4 ONE RN DEW A NN 1 1 1 PRODUCTOVERVIE ML NE dd de NA EA 1 1 2 PREREQUISITES An iet arei MAR tn tdt AT anti dre 1 1 3 SAFETY INFORMATION iii RAT ATA bin da k A AE AE E eit B ml ieee 1 1 4 INSTALBATION INFORMATION i Ai rei dab i a Ba ABB ka tddi 1 1 5 ABOUT THIS MANUAT tt A b bi Kuba LA Da zi KOL i EB Z a ku ib Of PanAlO RAT A KT 2 1 6 ZLINX XTREME I O PRODUCT SPECIFICATION SUMMARY cococococononononononononononononononononononononononononononononononononononononononononononononononanona 4 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION iisccisscciscsscsssseccsesdesteossececetesinassoessedsadecienssovsieesssedabedducesooseseidbesbevessecesesonsaesssessadssibedsoosinecosesseesseseeses 5 2 1 ZLINX XTREMET O PRODUCT MODELS eE cade unadeads coe cnapentenocveneepeseeadee de ceteenesuntcnseventenmesnesceeceertecmesente 5 2 2 PACKAGE CONTENTS si iI i o g Aw nia 5 2 3 ZLINX XTREME I O MODES OF OPERATION LL L eere ee e e MA e MA MA MA MA eae MINA MINA MINIMI MA MINIMA MI Mn MI tn Mn tn nn nn Eero 6 2 3 1 Perto Peer I O MOC xii i AA A aas 6 2 3 2 Modb s NO OA A si a EER 7 2 3 3 Repeater A RNA 7 2 4 VOTIPES AND CARACTER OS A d a 8 2 4 1 DAN A A aridi ouidi aridi oris NN 6 2 4 2 Digital OUIDUIS isa is a pe pe li pe 8 24 3 Analog RON 8 2 4 4 Analog OQULDUTS adidas 8 2 5 USER INTERFACE COMPONENTS si a a a g A a
21. or Counter inputs Any additional Digital Inputs operate as Discrete inputs only Counter operation is only functional when the Zlinx Xtreme 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 select the Input Output tab An input tree appears listing all Modules in the system and the inputs outputs available on them 6 1 5 1 Digital Input Configuration ino 2x File Help Information Configuration Input Output Digital Inputs al Analog Inputs r Digital Input 1 Da E Base Module 2XT910 222R2 Digital Mode This is a discrete ON OFF input The Analog Input 1 Discrete C Counter range is 0 48 VDC Analog Input 2 Gr Analog Outputs Dina inpoi Configurator Aa will calculate the B Base Module ZxXT9 10 222R2 e NPN Sinking PNP Sourcing frequency from the pulsing input of D Analog Output 1 48 VDC The range is 0 5 KHz Analog Output 2 Errep Denona 63 Digial Imputs it J Gruen 7 pl A A Sets whether the input connects to a Base Module ZXT9 10 222R2 Level Lo sinking NPN or sourcing PNP output This option is only available on Xtreme Digital Input 2 and RS485 wired modules Digital Outputs Encoro Bena E Base Module ZXT9 10 222R2 If an input goes to a certain level Digital Output 1 exception reports will periodically be sent while the output remains at the level Digita
22. to a device or component that accepts absorbs current Conventional current flows into this sinking device Sourcing Refers to a device or component that provides current Conventional current flows out of a sourcing device SCADA Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition It generally refers to an industrial control system a computer system monitoring and controlling a process The process can be industrial infrastructure or facility based as described below e 68 Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m Index Index A AC 24 AO 14 Xtreme Module 14 Configuration Box 15 Cu 10 46 DC 24 DCE 25 DI 14 DIN 27 DO 14 LED 24 LOS 28 LR 14 Modbus map 21 Modbus Mode 5 Modes of Operation 4 Peer to Peer Mode 4 PLC 16 Pt100 46 Pt1000 46 Repeater Mode 6 RTD 16 SCADA 16 sinking 28 SR 14 Zlinx Manager 29 Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m 69
23. 0 6 1 3 3 Modbus I O Addressing The following examples show how the Modbus addressing works especially when viewed from a Modbus Master In general Modbus protocol allows two types of I O addressing implied and extended However Zlinx Xtreme I Os support implied I O addressing only and uses HEX format The addressing format ignores the I O type digit 0 for DO 1 for DI 3 for Al and 4 for AO and address number is the same irrespective of the I O type DO DI AI AO Modbus Memorv Address 00001 10001 30001 40001 Ox0001 00002 10002 30002 40002 Ox0002 00003 10003 30003 40003 Ox0003 00004 10004 30004 40004 Ox0004 00005 10005 30005 40005 Ox0005 00006 10006 30006 40006 Ox0006 00007 10007 30007 40007 Ox0007 00008 10008 30008 40008 Ox0008 00009 10009 30009 40009 Ox0009 00010 10010 30010 40010 Ox000A 00011 10011 30011 40011 Ox000B 00012 10012 30012 40012 Ox000C 00013 10013 30013 40013 Ox000D 00014 10014 30014 40014 Ox000E 00015 10015 30015 40015 Ox000F 00016 10016 30016 40016 Ox0010 Fig 6 13 1 0 Addressing Table The function code will specify the holding register operation For example Function code 2 associated with register Ox000B means read from digital input register 10011 Function code 6 associated with register Ox000B means write to analog output register 40011 6 1 4 Peer to Peer Mode Settings Peer to Peer mode is ideal for wire replacement applications involvin
24. 0 causes the firmware to transfer data as fast as possible with no delays Configuration amp Operation Information In m Wireless Transmit Power 10 dBm 10 mw bd Channel Number 0 9 Network Identifier 11 FF i 11 El J Repeater Mode RF Data Rate 115200 Pad AES 256 bit Encryption C Disabled C Hexadecimal Key C Text Key Use Existing Key Key put Output Communication Mode Peer to Peer Master Peer to Peer Slave Modbus Peer to Peer Master Address 1 255 Polling Rate 0 20 Retry Count 10 255 TIN 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 Power LED s blinking The default value of 10 is usually satisfactory The range of values is 10 to 255 Module Configuration a Transmit Power The amount of power used for transmitting wireless data Increasing this value will increase maximum range and power consumption Setting this value too high may violate regulatory transmission limits for your region and could cause harmful interference to other devices Channel Number The channel number allows the base modules to communicate with each other The channel number must be the same for modules to communicate with each other
25. 3 Configure a Slave Communications Failure Timeout Recommended setting is 20 seconds 4 Ensure the same Peer to Peer Address for both units 5 Ensure same Wireless setting for Channel Network Identifier and AES Encryption for both units Test communications between the units by performing the following tests 1 Confirm the RF Data LED s on the Master and Slave devices are flashing indicating communications between the Master and Slave devices 2 Ifthe RF Data and Bus LED s are flashing in a Rail Road manner the system is NOT communicating 3 Onthe Master system connect an LED to DO 1 of the Xtreme Module The LED should immediately come ON 4 On the Slave system connect a wire from VIN to DI 1 of the Xtreme Module for NPN Configuration connect VIN to DI 1 The LED of the Master device should shut OFF ag AA A O 2 O O DAX LP O yR QQ O yg q E _C_K O 50 Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m 7 1 Troubleshooting 7 Troubleshooting This section is designed to help you answer some of the more common questions asked regarding installation and configuration of Zlinx Xtreme I O Problem Causes and Resolutions Power LED is noton U Insure that power connections to the Xtreme Module are properly connected and correct power voltage and current is applied Power LED is blinking Q No wireless connection established RSSI No Signal No LEDs Q Firmware does not match ON
26. 5 Establishing Connection to PC To connect Zlinx Xtreme I O to a PC 1 Open the front cover of the Zlinx Xtreme I O module Apply power to the I O unit Connect the PC USB port to the USB port of the Zlinx Xtreme I O Module using a USB cable Pr Oo Now the Zlinx Xtreme I O module is ready to be configured from the PC Zlinx Xtreme I O inside Configuration PC Mme eheaaratada ki USB Cable Figure 5 3 PC to I O Module Connection 26 Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m Software Installation Note In order for the PC to see the Xtreme module s COM port the Xtreme module must be powered If power is removed from the Xtreme module the COM port will disappear from the PC even if vou are configuring or monitoring the Xtreme module 5 6 Starting Zlinx I O Configuration Software 1 From the Windows Start menu start the Zlinx Manager software Zlinx Manager is common for both the I O Module Configuration and the Radio Modem configuration The default path is Programs B amp B Electronics Zlinx Zlinx Manager Zlinx Manager Zlinx Manager Screen opens offering navigation to Zlinx Manager or Radio Modem Manager 15 x BsB ELECTRONICS L Zlinx VO d Radio Modem EN Exit Fig 5 4 Zlinx Manager Start Menu 2 Click on the Zlinx I O The following I O menu screen opens This screen allows access to I O Configuration Firmware Update and Monitor I O Status Pix Manage Pele BsB ELECTRONICS Ac Zlinx VO
27. Button 1 Press and HOLD the PB until all MODE LED s flash 2 A single LED will begin to flash which depends on the mode the device is currently in An example would be the P2P Master LED will flash if the device was in P2P Master mode 3 Pressing the Config PB will increment through the other modes P2P Slave Modbus etc 4 Ifthe Push Button is not pressed for 4 sec the device will exit and select the mode that was indicated by the flashing LED TANI 10 Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m Product Introduction The following default settings established when the mode is changed ZXT24 10 222R2 ZXT9 10 222R2 Peer to Peer master mode Radio Network OxOc 0x00 Radio ID Number 0x11 0x11 Radio Output Power 4 63mw 4 1w Number of Retries 10 10 AES Security Disabled Disabled P2P Address 1 1 OTA Baud Fixed 115200 P2P Polling Rate 0 sec 0 sec Peer to Peer slave mode Radio Network OxOc 0x00 Radio ID Number 0x11 0x11 Radio Output Power 4 63mw 4 1w Number of Retries 10 10 AES Security Disabled Disabled P2P Address 1 1 OTA Baud Fixed 115200 P2P Slave Timeout 30 sec 30 sec Modbus mode Radio Network OxOc 0x00 Radio ID Number 0x11 0x11 Radio Output Power 4 63mw 4 iw Number of Retries 10 10 AES Security Disabled Disabled Modbus Address 1 1 OTA Baud Fixed 115200 Modbus Slave Timeout 30 sec 30 sec
28. Configuration m Zlinx VO Firmware Updater Li Zlinx HO Monitor lt gt Return to Manager Screen EN txt Fig 5 5 Zlinx Manager I O Menu Screen 5 7 Unit Discovery 1 To goto the configuration window click on the Zlinx I O Configuration 2 The Zlinx Xtreme I O splash window appears briefly followed by the discovery window 3 The Connection drop down list defaults to Automatic discovery The software scans through COM ports looking for Zlinx Xtreme l O devices The scan starts with the most recently used COM port in which a device was found Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m 27 Software Installation Connection Automatic Progress Looking for the connection to the device Looking for device on COM1 attempt 1 of COM1 does not have a cable connected or the module Looking for COM2 does Looking for COM3 does Lookina for device on not exist device on not exist device on does not have power COM2 attempt 1 of COMS attempt 1 of COM4 iattempt 1 of Fig 5 6 VO Module Discovery Window During the scan the Progress box displays information about the scanning process window indicates progress 4 Ifthe device is not found the Progress box displays The device was not found on any serial port Connect a Check the power supply and serial cable connections The bar graph near the bottom of the b Click the Connect button The connection process w
29. Exception Reporting go to the Digital Input Configuration Screen or Analog Input Configuration Screen as appropriate 6 1 7 Calibration It is possible to Calibrate Analog Inputs or Outputs from the Zlinx Manager There are two methods of Calibration U Single Point Only one data point is used The gain is 1 and the offset is the difference between the reference and acquired values U Two Point The two data points are used to create a line The gain is the slope of the line and the offset is the intercept NOTE Power cycle does not reset Calibration settings To set Calibration for Analog Inputs Connect an analog source to the Analog Input and set it to a known value ex 5V Enter this value in the Reference text box Click the Read Current Value button The Acquired text box will be filled in with the acquired value If using the Two Point method repeat these steps for the second calibration point Calibrate Base Module Al1 Method Method With Single Point only 1 data point is used The X gain is 1 and the offset is the difference between Single Point O the reference and acquired values With Two Point the two data points are used to create a Calibrati i line The gain is the slope of the line and the alibration Point 1 offset is the intercept Reference 0 10 VDC Acquired D 10VDC fo Read Current Value Calibration Points Z b First put a known value on the analog input Note These d
30. High 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40006 DI2 Frequency Input 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40007 DI2 Counter Low 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40008 DI2 Counter High 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 58 Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m Appendix E Zlinx Xtreme I O Models and Features Appendix E Zlinx Xtreme I O Models and Features Xtreme Modules Model Number Module Tvpe Frequency Range 1 10 2Al 2A0 2DI 2 4 GHz short 2DO range relay DO s ZXT24 10 222R2 2Al 2AO 2DI 2D0 relav DO s 900 MHz long ZXT9 IO 222R2 Base Repeater range Compatible Radio Modems Zlinx Xtreme I O Description Xtreme Module Model Radio Modem Model 2 4 GHz RS 232 422 485 radio modem 250kbps 900 MHz RS 232 422 485 radio ZXT9 RM modem 115 2 kbps ZXT9 10 222R2 Accessories Model Number Description ZZ9D ANT2 900 MHz band antenna ZZ2AD ANTI 2 4 GHz band antenna CLG 60 24 IP67 Power Supply 24V 60W ZXT24 RM ZXT24 10 222R2 Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m 59 Appendix F Convert Voltage Current to DAC 60 Appendix F Convert Voltage Current to DAC In Zlinx Xtreme I O modules analog inputs are 16 bit and analog outputs are 12 bit The Modbus register scaling for the analog inputs and outputs for different selections are shown below Analog Output 0 10 VDC Selection Voltage Full Range 0 10VDC DAC full range is 4096 counts as AO s are 12Bit 0 4095 range 4096 Holding Register Value to Send Vo
31. Manager to match the Xtreme Module s Channel Number 32 Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m Configuration amp Operation c Channel Number range is different for 900 MHz and 2 4 GHz Zlinx Xtreme I Os The table below shows the ranges and commands in hexadecimal values Type Range Xtreme Module Factory Default Channel Number Range ZXT24 IO 222R2 OxOG to 0x17 0x0C ZXT9 10 222R2 0x00 to 0x09 0x00 Fig 6 4 Channel Number Range 6 1 1 3 Network Identifier a The Network Identifier field must match the Network Identifier used by the device with which it will communicate b If that device is another Zlinx Xtreme I O Module set its Network Identifier the same as the local I O Module c If that device is a Modbus Radio Modem its Network Identifier must be configured by using the Radio Modem Configuration Manager to match that of the I O module Refer Radio Modem manual for configuration information d The Network Identifier range is different for both radio types 2 4 GHz and 900 MHz The table below shows the channel number ranges in hexadecimal values Type Range Xtreme Module Network Factory Default Identifier Range ZXT24 IO 222R2 0x00 to OxFF 0x00 ZXT9 10 222R2 0x11 to OxFF 0x11 Fig 6 5 Network Identifier Range e lfthe Network Identifier is changed to outside the default value it must be matched in the other device as well 6 1 1 4 Repeater Mode a Select the Re
32. NT1 2 4 GHz Supplied Antenna Your Zlinx Xtreme 2 4 GHz product comes supplied with a rubber duck antenna which can be articulated up to 90 degrees Then antenna is a 1 4 wave dipole with an Omni directional pattern and vertical polarization It is recommended that your Zlinx Xtreme product be mounted with the antenna on the top perpendicular with the horizon 82 511 9 Figure 3 7 ZXT24 10 222R2 Supplied Antenna Antenna Specifications Impedance 500 Connector RPSMA Female VSWR 2 0 Max in band Gain 2 1 dBi Polarization Vertical Replacement Part Number ZZ24D ANT1 16 Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m Hardware 3 5 5 Optional hardware Optional high gain antennas mav be necessarv to extend the range of the wireless radios Omni antennas help propagate the radio frequency signals 360 Yagi antennas are used for directional pointing For point to point aka peer to peer applications 2 Yagi antennas would offer the best performance For point to multi point applications an Omni antenna at the central location with Yagi antennas at the remote radios would offer the best performance These high gain antennas must be mounted at elevated locations Line of sight is necessary for better communication The figures below show Point to Point and Point to Multi Point installations Using Omni and Yagi antennas 1 Omni Antenna a Yagi Antenna vaa Amanas Clear Line of Sig
33. Or Weak Signal 3 or The firmware for all Xtreme Modules must match less LEDs ON The firmware revision number may be viewed on the information tab of the configuration software and See section 6 2 Updating Zlinx I O Firmware If the firmware does not match then update the Wireless LED intermittently firmware with the Zlinx I O Firmware Updater blink software U No Peer to Peer communication link The communication link is not established Verify that all parameters in the configuration tab in the programming software are correct Make sure that there are no obstacles in the path of the wireless transmission Figure 7 1 Problem Cause Resolution Table Testing Digital and Analog I O There are simple tests that can be performed to confirm the functionality of the hardware and wiring configurations The following diagrams can be used to aid in diagnosing problems with device connections To properly connect a Digital Output to the Digital Input of your data acquisition equipment you need to know whether the output is sinking or sourcing A sinking output acts simply as a switch to ground and may be referred to as a dry contact A sinking output requires an additional power source for connected devices or an internal pull up resistor A sourcing output supplies the voltage itself and requires a pull down resistor between the digital input or output and ground to provide the low voltage condit
34. Sold Separatelv FM2 FG9026 High Gain Omni Directional 900 MHz For Use With ZXT9 radios 900 MHz Impedance 500 Connector N Female VSWR 2 1 Max in band Gain 3 dBi Polarization Vertical Length 65 inches Mounting Brackets Sold Separatelv FM2 FG24008 High Gain Omni Directional 2 4 GHz For Use With ZXT24 radios 2 4 GHz Impedance 500 Connector N Female VSWR 1 5 1 Max in band Gain 8 dBi Polarization Vertical Length 24 5 inches Mounting Brackets Sold Separatelv FM2 3 5 5 2 High Gain Vagi Antenna A Yagi Uda Antenna commonly known simply as a Yagi antenna or Yagi is a directional antenna system consisting of an array of a dipole and additional closely coupled parasitic elements usually a reflector and one or more directors The dipole in the array is driven and another element typically 5 longer effectively operates as a reflector Other parasitic elements shorter than the dipole may be added in front of the dipole and are referred to as directors This arrangement increases antenna directionality and gain in the preferred direction over a single dipole Since Yagi Antennas are directional they must point directly at the other antenna through a clear line of sight These Directional antennas are a good choice if you need to mount your antenna on a mast to increase its elevation Note that these antennas have an N style connector Refer to section 3 9 t
35. Y2Inch rigid threaded conduit can be attached to the threaded hub 3 5 3 IP67 Membrane Cable Gland NOTE the Cable Glands cannot be used for Class 1 Division 2 applications Please see the Quick Start Guide for UL Class 1 Division 2 installation instructions The membrane cable gland can be used to plug an unused hole in the enclosure or to route a cable on Figure 3 5 IP67 Membrane Gland Stuff the cable gland into the knock out hole with the narrow end toward the inside of the l Module enclosure The enclosure wall will fit into the indentation between the inside and outside portions of the gland Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m 15 Electrical Installation 3 5 4 Supplied Antenna 900 MHz Supplied Antenna Your 900 MHz product comes supplied with a rubber duck style antenna which can be articulated up to 90 degrees Then antenna is a 1 4 wave dipole with an Omni directional pattern and vertical polarization It is recommended that your I O product be mounted with the antenna on the top perpendicular with the horizon vS9 9 t oe 0 09 62 ZLO F SOIL y F 00 E 0 694 Stl Figure 3 6 ZXT9 10 222R2 Supplied Antenna Antenna Specifications Impedance 500 Connector RPSMA Female VSWR 2 0 Max in band Gain 3 0 dBi Polarization Vertical Part Number ZXT9 A
36. YES YES 256 BIT Fig 6 1 Transmit Power vs OTA and AES Encryption for radios Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m 31 Configuration amp Operation CT 21x Input Output Module Configuration x y Communication Mode Peer to Peer Master Peer to Peer Slave Information Configuration Transmit Power The amount of power used for transmitting wireless data Increasing this value will increase maximum range and power consumption Setting this value too high may violate regulatory m Wireless Transmit Power 10 dBm 10 mw si Channel Number 0 9 p Modbus transmission limits for your region and Network Identifier 11 FF Address 05247 could cause harmful interference ta alin a other devices i el I Channel Number The channel number allows the base F Repeater Mode m Exception Retransmit RF Data Rate J Enable Exception Retransmit modules to communicate with each other The channel number must be the 115200 Exception Retransmit Period 1 255 sec same for modules to communicate with N A each other In peer peer mode set the AES 256 bit Encryption channel number to be the same In C Disabled Communications Failure Timeout Modbus mode make sure that the Hexadecimal Key channel number of the base module TextKey Timeout 10 255 sec fo matches the radio modem Use
37. Zlinx Xtreme IP67 Wireless I O PRODUCT MANUAL ZXT9 IO 222R2 ZXT24 10 222R2 B B amp B ELECTRONICS Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m Zlinx Xtreme I O Documentation Number Zlinx Xtreme IO This product was designed and manufactured in Ottawa Illinois USA Using domestic and imported parts by B B amp B ELECTRONICS International Headquarters B amp B Electronics Mfg Co Inc 707 Dayton Road Ottawa IL 61350 USA Phone 815 433 5100 General Fax 815 433 5105 Website www bb elec com European Headquarters B amp B Electronics Ltd Westlink Commercial Park Oranmore Co Galwav Ireland Phone 353 91 792444 Fax 353 91 792445 Website www bb europe com 2010B amp B Electronics Mfg Co Inc No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photography recording or any information storage and retrieval system without written consent Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of B amp B Electronics Mfg Co Inc B amp B Electronics Mfg Co Inc shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing performance or use of this manual All brand names used in this manual are the registered trademarks of their respective owners The use of trademarks or other designations in this publication is for reference purposes
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39. addresses is from 1 to 247 The default Modbus address is 1 4 Set the value for the Communication failure timeout in seconds If within the predefined timeframe no data is coming from Modbus Master Modbus Radio Modem the Zlinx I O device perceives it as a communication failure 36 Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m Configuration amp Operation 6 1 3 Modbus I O Addressing In Modbus mode Digital and Analog Input information from the Zlinx Xtreme I O inputs is stored in the Zlinx Xtreme I O memory in Modbus format and sent across the link to the Modbus modem Digital and Analog Output information is sent from the Modbus modem to the Zlinx Xtreme I O in Modbus format which set the outputs to the desired states levels To use Modbus mode successfully an understanding of the Zlinx Xtreme I O memory map assignments and Function Codes is necessary What is a Modbus Map A Modbus Map is simply a list for an individual slave device that defines Q What the data is ex pressure or temperature readings Q Where the data is stored which tables and data addresses U How the data is stored data types byte and word ordering Some devices are built with a fixed map that is defined by the manufacturer while other devices allow the operator to configure or program a custom map to fit their needs 6 1 3 1 Modbus Function Codes The function code in the Master device query tells the addressed slave device what kin
40. an be mixed and matched as long as their frequency rating is the same 2 3 3 Repeater Mode I O Module 1 0 Module I O Module Master Repeater Slave Figure 2 3 1 O Module as a Repeater When a Zlinx Xtreme I O Module is configured as a repeater it relays data from a Modbus modem or an I O Module and extends the range of communication In a Peer to Peer System a repeater unit can be placed between the Master and the Slave IO modules Only 900 MHz radios support the repeater functionality NOTE Placing a repeater in a system will introduce an additional delay of 4ms Each repeater introduced in a system will cut the data bandwidth to half Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m Product Introduction 2 4 1 0 Types and Characteristics The analog inputs analog outputs and digital inputs are not isolated They share the same common within the module Digital outputs are isolated through relay contacts 2 4 1 Digital Pulse Inputs Digital Inputs can detect the status of discrete control devices contact closures transistor switches or on off DC voltage signals low or high logic levels Voltages below 1 VDC are interpreted as a low state Voltages above 1 VDC up to 48 VDC are interpreted as a high state Each digital Input is selectable between NPN sinking and PNP sourcing types The digital Input terminals can accept voltages in the range 0 48VDC The digital inputs can also be used as a pulse fr
41. arried out Sometimes small changes in location can make a significant improvement to coverage For RF information see Appendix G 12 Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m Hardware 3 3 Dimensional Information The dimensional information with mounting holes is shown below 16 85 mm 0 663 in Counter Sink 0 090 in Diameter 13 9 mm 0 55 in Diameter 6 73 mm 0 27 in Diameter 122 23 mm 0 88 in 1 ST WE E sl 65 05 mm 2 56 in Y 3 0 mm 130 1 mm 4 45 in 5 12 in 65 05 mm 2 56 in YA Y LA Y I lt in gt A 16 85 mm 29 15 mm 0 663 in 1 15 in a 65 05 mm 65 05 mm gt Diameter 122 23 mm 0 88 in 2min aren 29 15 mm 1 15 in 16 85 mm 0 663 in Figure 3 1 Dimensional Information 3 4 Mounting Options The Zlinx Xtreme l O module can be panel or machine mounted The module can be mounted with or without the optional mounting ears 3 4 1 Without the mounting ears The Zlinx Xtreme can be mounted on a back panel or a machine by removing the top lid The top lid is removed by unscrewing the 4 corner screws The module can be mounted using the supplied screws and nuts through the corner holes Once secured fasten the top cover 3 4 2 With Mounting ears 4 optional mounting ears and screws are supplied as accessories The ears can be attached to the Zlinx Xtreme by removing the top cover and securing through the corner holes The module then can be mou
42. at 900 MHz a coil of RG58 in the range of 50 to 100 feet 15 to 30 m will be 10dB At 2 4GHz a cable length of 20 40 feet 6 to 12 m will yield 10dB If your system still operates reliably with the test length of cable installed vou ve got at least 10dB of fade margin Remember Your Math Contrary to popular opinion no black art is required to make a reasonable prediction of the range of a given radio signal Several simple concepts must be understood first and then we can apply some simple rules of thumb The equation for successful radio reception is TX power TX antenna gain Path loss Cabling loss RX antenna gain 10dB fade margin gt RX Radio sensitivity or less commonly RF noise floor Note that most of the equation s parameters are easily gleaned from the manufacturer s data That leaves only path loss and in cases of heavy RF interference RF noise floor as the two parameters that you must establish for your particular installation In a perfect world you will measure your path loss and your RF noise conditions For the majority of us that don t there are rules of thumb to follow to help ensure a reliable radio connection RF Attenuation and Line of Sight In a clear path through the air radio signals attenuate with the square of distance Doubling range requires a four fold increase in power therefore QO Halving the distance decreases path loss by 6dB U Doubling the distance increases path loss by 6dB
43. ata values are uncalibrated values i e they assume a gain of e g using a constant voltage or constant 1 and an offset of DI current power supply Enter this value in the Reference text box Next click the Read Calibration Point 2 Current Value button The Acquired text box will Reference 0 10VDC Acquired 0 10 VDC be filled in with the acquired value If using the lo Read Current Value Twa Point method repeat these steps for the second calibration point Note These data values are uncalibrated values i e they assume a gain of 1 and an offset of 01 Calculate i L Once all the data points have been entered the e Calibration gain and offset will automatically be calculated Calculated Gain Click the Calculate button to force a z Calculate recalculation of the gain and offset Calculated Offset o Note The gain and offset are not applied until the Update button on the main screen is clicked OK Cancel Fig 6 20 Analog Input Calibration 46 Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m Configuration 4 Operation To set Calibration for Analog Outputs 1 Enter a value in the Reference text box 2 Click the Set Current value button 3 Supply power to the device 4 Measure the output value and enter the measured value in the Acquired text box 5 Values will be filled in automatically in the calibration field If using the Two Point method repeat these steps for the second calibration
44. ception Retransmit T Enable Exception Retransmit N A Exception Retransmit Period 1 255 sec gt Communications Failure Timeout Timeout 10 255 sec 79 Module Configuration rs Transmit Power The amount of power used for transmitting wireless data Increasing this value will increase maximum range and power consumption Setting this value too high may violate regulatory transmission limits for your region and could cause harmful interference to other devices Channel Number The channel number allows the base modules to communicate with each other The channel number must be the same for modules to communicate with each other In peer peer mode set the channel number to be the same In Modbus mode make sure that the channel number of the base module matches the radio modem SR Short Range OC 17 radio modem ATCH command MR Medium Range 00 06 radio modem ATHP command LA Long Range 00 09 radio modem ATHP command Network ID In order for the base modules to communicate with each other the modules must have the same network E Update Exit COM1 115200 n 8 1 n0 flow control Fig 6 7 Modbus Mode Configuration To configure the Zlinx Xtreme I O for Modbus mode 1 Select the Configuration tab 2 Select the Modbus option button 3 In the Modbus Address box type the Modbus address to be used 4 The allowable range of Modbus
45. d of action to perform The data bytes contain any additional information that the slave will need to perform the function The following Modbus function codes are supported 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 For example function code 03 will query the slave to read holding registers and respond with their contents The data field must contain the information telling the slave which register to start at and how many registers to read 6 1 3 2 Modbus I O Registers Messages sent between Zlinx Xtreme I O and a Modbus modem use Modbus memory addresses to specify the type of information being sent and where it is stored In the Modbus addressing scheme each type of I O DO DI Al and AO is stored in a different section of the memory The following sections show the memory register maps for different I O types 6 1 3 2 1 Digital Relay Outputs There are 2 digital Relay outputs available in the I O modules and their addressing is as follows ies Modbus Memory Digital Outputs Address Digital Output 1 00001 Digital Output 2 00002 Fig 6 8 Digital Relay Output Memory Table When the Zlinx Xtreme I O receives a Modbus message to write 1 to a discrete output register the Zlinx Xtreme I O module turns ON its corresponding D
46. de ZXT9 10 222R2 115mS 126 mS Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m 57 Appendix D 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 00001 00002 Discrete Digital Outputs Relavs Modbus Address Description 00001 Digital Output 1 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 00002 Digital Output 2 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 10001 10002 Discrete Digital Inputs Modbus Address Description 10001 Digital Input 1 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 10002 Digital Input 2 0 1 Refer to Appendix B 30001 30004 Analog Inputs Special Registers Modbus Address AID Count Description ie V Range 30001 Analog Input 1 0 65535 0 10vdc 0 20ma 30002 Analog Input 2 gt 0 65535 0 10vdc 0 20ma 30003 Input Power Supply 0 30 Vdc 2 0 65535 0 10vdc 0 20ma 30004 Reserved 2 0 65535 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40001 40008 Analog Output Counter Registers Modbus Address Description Bytes D A Count V Range 40001 Analog Output 1 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40002 Analog Output 2 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40003 DI1 Frequency Input 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40004 D11 Counter Low 2 0 4095 0 10vdc 0 20ma 40005 DI1 Counter
47. eceive sensitivity and therefore your range by reducing data rates over the air Receive sensitivity is a function of the transmission baud rate so as baud rate goes down the receive sensitivity goes up Many radios give the user the ability to reduce the baud rate to maximize range The receive sensitivity of a radio also improves at lower frequencies providing another significant range advantage of 900 MHz vs 2 4 GHz as much as six to twelve dB RF Noise RF background noise comes from many sources ranging from solar activity to high frequency digital products to all forms of other radio communications That background noise establishes a noise floor which is the point where the desired signals are lost in the background ruckus The noise floor will vary by frequency 62 Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m Appendix G Radio Frequencv Basics Tvpicallv the noise floor will be lower than the receive sensitivitv of vour radio so it will not be a factor in vour svstem design If however vou re in an environment where high degrees of RF noise mav exist in vour frequencv band then use the noise floor figures instead of radio receive sensitivity in your calculations If you suspect this is the case a simple site survey to determine the noise floor value can be a high pavoff investment When in doubt look around Antennas are everywhere nowadays on the sides of buildings water towers billboards chimneys even disguised a
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49. equency input in Modbus mode only The maximum pulse frequency is 20 KHz 2 4 2 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 Digital Outputs in Zlinx Xtreme I O modules have a Form C Relay common normally open and normally closed rated at 4A and 250VAC 2 4 3 Analog Inputs Each analog input can be individually configured as voltage or current types Following selections are available a 0 10 Vdc b 0 5 Vdc c 0 20 mA d 4 20 mA The data is automatically scaled as a 16 bit register 0 65 535 for full scale in the Modbus register To see how to calculate corresponding values in Modbus refer to section Appendix F 2 4 4 Analog Outputs Each analog output can be individually configured as voltage or current types Following selections are available a 0 10 Vdc b 0 5 Vdc c 0 20 mA d 4 20 mA The data is automatically scaled as a 12 bit register 0 4 096 for full scale in the Modbus register To see how to calculate corresponding values in Modbus refer to section Appendix F 8 Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m Product Introduction 2 5 User Interface Components RSSI LEDs Mode LEDs 1 O Status LEDs Wireless 8 Power LEDs BB electronics Figure 2 4 External View of Zlinx Xtreme I O module Configuration USB Por Pushbutton Power amp I O Termi
50. es a dc power supply from an external source The permissible voltage range is 10 to 30 VDC The typical power consumption is as follows ZXT24 10 222R2 Type 1 7W Max 4 5W ZXT9 IO 222R2 Tvpe 2 1W Max 6 8W An optional IP67 power supplv shown in Section 3 5 5 5 mav be used Connect the positive and negative power leads to the Power In and Power In terminals on the terminal block 10 30 Vde External Supply PWR IN Com 22 Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m Electrical Installation Figure 4 2 Power Wiring Connection 4 2 O Wiring The I O module has the following options PNP NPN for digital I Os and voltage current for analog I Os The follow the wiring recommendations help the user to connect the devices to the I O module 4 2 1 DI Wiring The digital inputs are software configurable for PNP sourcing and NPN sinking connections Each Input selection can be independent of the other I Os PNP is chosen as the default setting The configuration can be changed using the Manager Software as explained in Chapter 6 The following diagrams show typical connection wiring for both PNP and NPN connections with internal module power supply a PNP Sourcing Input Wiring b NPN Sinking Input Wiring with Internal Power Supply with Internal Power Supply oye en tee I PWR IN i Dix l l l l l Dix l Com l SS re 4 L 4
51. fe on startup applies to all Digital Output 1 Digital Output 2 analog outputs of the module Analog Dutputs al Analog Mode The analog mode sets the type voltage or current and range min and max of the signal outputted Calibration Analog outputs can be calibrated to certain gains and offsets based upon reference and user acquired values Failsafe If communication with the modbus master or other peer depending on mode is lost an output can revert to a failsafe level Optionally the output can be set to its failsafe value on start up The failsafe feature will automatically be disabled while the configuration software is running Discrete This is a discrete ON OFF input The range is 0 48 VDC Counter This selection will calculate the frequency from the pulsing input of O 48 VDC The range is 0 5 KHz me COM1 115200 n 8 1 no flow control Fig 6 19 Analog Output Configuration 44 Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m Configuration amp Operation 6 1 6 Exception Reporting This feature provides the ability of reporting possible problems on input devices Als and Dis It is applicable to Modbus mode only For Analog Inputs exception reports will be periodically sent if an input goes outside the low and high thresholds Once an input enters the exception state it must become greater than the low threshold plus the dead band value o
52. for Class 1 Division 2 applications Please see the Quick Start Guide for additional information about UL Class 1 Division 2 installation instructions Zlinx Xtreme I O Modes of Operation Zlinx Xtreme I O systems can operate in Peer to Peer or Modbus Slave RTU modes 900 MHz I O Modules can be configured as repeaters to extend the radio coverage distance 2 3 1 Peer to Peer I O Mode Peer to Peer configuration of IO modules is used in wire replacement applications for analog digital IOs where cabling is not possible or it is very expensive Typical examples include remote monitoring and control applications in clean rooms buildings across parking lots or highways remote water or fuel tank level monitoring remote pump station control etc In Peer to Peer mode two Zlinx I O modules of same type can be configured to provide wire replacement functionality Input count of one module must match the output count of the other module for both digital and analog types For example a pair of 2 analog input 2 analog output 2 digital input and 2 digital output I O modules or a pair of 4 digital input and 4 digital output modules can be configured in peer to peer mode A pair of the following I O modules is suitable for Peer to Peer configuration ZXI9 IO 222R2 ZXT24 IO 222R2 In this mode one Module is configured as a Master and the other as a Slave It does not matter which end of the link is the Master and which is the Slave Analog and
53. for ZXT24 10 222R2 Xtreme Modules Number 0x00 for ZXT9 IO 222R2 Xtreme Modules Wireless Network ID 0x00 for ZXT24 IO 222R2 Xtreme Modules 0x11 for ZXT9 IO 222R2 Xtreme Modules Repeater Mode Not selected 54 Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m Appendix B Product Specifications Appendix B Product Specifications Xtreme I O Module Models ZXT24 IO 222R2 ZXT9 10 222R2 Manual Electronic version of this manual PDF available CD ROM disc Zlinx Manager PDF of Zlinx Xtreme I O User Manual PDF of Quick Start guide Operating Systems Windows 2000 XP Vista 7 32 amp 64 bit supported Dimensions 3 23 x 3 15 x 3 35 in 82L x 80W x 85H mm Radio Properties ZXT24 10 222R2 SR Option Up to 300 ft indoors 1 mile outdoors Line Of Sight ZXT9 10 222R2 LR Option Up to 3000 ft indoors 14 miles outdoors Line Of Sight Antennas For 2 4 GHz models 4 25 inch Omni directional rubber duck antenna PN ZZ24D ANT1 For 900 MHz models 7 7 inch Omni directional rubber duck antenna PN ZXT9 ANT1 Receiver Sensitivity ZXT24 IO 222R2 102 dBm ZXT24 RM ZXT9 10 222R2 100dbm 115 2K ZXT9 RM 110dbm 9600 LED Indicators Receive Signal Strength The RSSI indicator is 8 Green LEDs in a bar graph format Indicator from Weak to Strong LEDs Number l turned ON Signal Strength RF Data Indicator Green LED blinks with TD or RD data traffic Off no data traffic Pull up down current 38uA Freque
54. g analog and or digital I Os A typical application is to control monitor remote devices from a PLC or SCADA system where laying cables is too expensive or cannot be done for any reason In Peer to Peer mode digital and analog signals can be wirelessly transmitted in both directions between two Zlinx I O modules The Zlinx I O modules shall be indoor or outdoor Zlinx Xtreme type For successful communication both Xtreme Modules must be of the same frequency type and have similar I O count i e analog and digital inputs of one module shall equal the analog and digital outputs of the other module and vice versa One module is configured as Peer to Peer Master and other is configured as Peer to Peer Slave lt 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 6 1 4 1 Peer to Peer Master To configure the Zlinx Xtreme I O Xtreme Module for Peer to Peer Master Mode Select the Configuration tab Select the Peer to Peer Master option button 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 O seconds to 20 seconds If the I O points are not updating properly try increasing the value Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m NOTE
55. gth and connectors must be kept to a minimum Also it is important to select a cable that matches the radio s impedance An impedance mismatch will cause the radio link to become inefficient and could damage the radio Selecting the incorrect cable could also cause significant signal loss A rule of thumb is for every 3 dB of loss your system will lose one half the output power emitted from the radio Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m 19 Electrical Installation Three cable types are available viz LMR100 LMR195 and LMR400 LMR400 cable offers lower loss but is thicker and more difficult to work with LMR100 is thin and easv to work with but has a larger loss It is recommended that vou use the shortest possible cable run in vour application 20 Cable Tvpe 900 MHz Loss Per 100 ft 2 4 GHz Loss Per 100 ft Diameter LMR 100 22 8 dB 38 9 dB 0 110in LMR 195 11 5 dB 19 0 dB 0 195 in LMR 400 3 9 dB 6 8 dB 0 405 in Figure 3 13 Antenna Cable Options and Signal Loss Information 400M 50 Ohm FPE dielectric AL Tape 95 braid PE jacket 405 OD Figure 3 14 LMR400 Cable Cross Section 195M 50 Ohm FPE dielectric AL Tape 95 braid PE jckt 195 OD Figure 3 15 LMR195 Cable Cross Section 100M 50 Ohm FPE dielectric AL L Tape 95 braid PE jckt 105 OD Figure 3 16 LMR100 Cable Cross Section Along with the cable a proper connector must be chosen The I O module uses an RPSMA Ma
56. he switch s open closed status the sensing device detects a voltage or no voltage condition which in turn generates a logical 0 or 1 ON or OFF alarm or normal or similarly defined state Digital Output DO A digital output typically consists of a switch either mechanical as in a relay or electronic as in a transistor or triac that either opens or closes the circuit between two terminals depending on the binary state of the output FCC The Federal Communications Commission FCC is an independent United States government agency The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio television wire satellite and cable The FCC s jurisdiction covers the 50 states the District of Columbia and U S possessions LOS Line of sight propagation refers to electro magnetic radiation including light emissions traveling in a straight line The rays or waves are diffracted refracted reflected or absorbed by atmosphere and obstructions with material and generally cannot travel over the horizon or behind obstacles PLC Programmable controllers operate by producing signals that are sent to devices connected to PLC outputs Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m 67 Glossarv Pt100 Platinum 100 Resistance thermometers also called resistance temperature detectors RTDs are temperature sensors that exploit the predictable change in electr
57. ht y Reaui equired Yagi Ta Es enn yb f fe k i rak fi 2 Y 2 a Radio Modem a a 1 0 Module I O Module Figure 3 8 Point to Point System Figure 3 9 Point to Multi Point ModbusSystem Extension cables are available to connect the radios to the antennas Lightning arrestors are highly recommended in outdoor installations where thunderstorms and lightning are commonplace 3 5 5 1 High Gain Omni Antenna An Omni directional antenna is an antenna system which radiates power uniformly in one plane with a directive pattern shape in a perpendicular plane This pattern is often described as donut shaped Omni directional antenna can be used to link multiple directional antennas in outdoor point to multipoint communication These Omni Directional antennas are a good choice if you need to mount your antenna on a mast to increase its elevation Please note that mounting brackets must also be purchased Also note that these antennas have an N style connector Refer to section 3 9 to select the correct cable Figure 3 10 Representative Omni Antenna zz Y E Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m 17 Electrical Installation FG9023 High Gain Omni Directional 900 MHz Use With ZXT9 radios 900 MHz Impedance 500 Connector N Female VSWR 2 1 Max in band Gain 3 dBi Polarization Vertical Length 25 inches Mounting Brackets
58. iagnostics Sleen fl om Power Update Exit Restore Defaults I Set read AES encryption settings Set 256 bit key 64 hex digits on multiple radios for encrypted RF communication Set to D to disable encryption Reading parameter returns a D encryption disabled or 1 enabled The key cannot be read for security reasons Fig 6 7 Zlinx Radio Modem Encryption 35 Configuration amp Operation Figure 36 shows the Zlinx Radio Modem configuration screen Click the ATKY Set button for SR models the ATEE command also needs to be set to 1 The Set Hex String box will appear Copy the key generated for the I O module above into the box 6 1 2 Modbus Mode Settings When configured as a wireless Modbus node Zlinx Xtreme I O communicates with a Modbus RTU Master connected to a Zlinx Wireless Modbus Modem and provides remote I O functionality The configuration screen for Modbus Mode is shown below File Help Information Configuration Input Output r Wireless E Transmit Power 10 dBm 10 mw Channel Number 0 9 foo E Network Identifier 11 FF 1 del J Repeater Mode RF Data Rate 115200 Z AES 256 bit Encryption Disabled C Hexadecimal Key E Text Key e Use Existing Key Key za Generate Random Key r Communication Mode C Peer to Peer Master C Peer to Peer Slave r Modbus Address 0 247 a 1 jer r Ex
59. ical resistance of some materials with changing temperature As they are almost invariably made of platinum they are often called platinum resistance thermometers PRTs They are slowly replacing the use of thermocouples in many industrial applications below 600 C due to higher accuracy and repeatability Pt1000 Platinum 1000 Resistance thermometers also called resistance temperature detectors RTDs are temperature sensors that exploit the predictable change in electrical resistance of some materials with changing temperature As they are almost invariably made of platinum they are often called platinum resistance thermometers PRTs They are slowly replacing the use of thermocouples in many industrial applications below 600 C due to higher accuracy and repeatability Suitable for air water oil and fuel temperature measurement RTD Resistance thermometers also called resistance temperature detectors RTDs are temperature sensors that exploit the predictable change in electrical resistance of some materials with changing temperature As they are almost invariably made of platinum they are often called platinum resistance thermometers PRTs They are slowly replacing the use of thermocouples in many industrial applications below 600 C due to higher accuracy and repeatability RSSI In wireless communications received signal strength indication RSSI is a measurement of the power present in a received radio signal Sinking Refers
60. ical signal with a defined range that is generated bv a sensor and received bv a controller The analog input changes continuously in a definable manner in relation to the measured property Analog Output AO An analog output is a measurable electrical signal with a defined range that is generated by a controller and sent to a controlled device such as a variable speed drive or actuator Changes in the analog output cause changes in the controlled device that result in changes in the controlled process Cu10 Copper 10 Resistance thermometers also called resistance temperature detectors RTDs are temperature sensors that exploit the predictable change in electrical resistance of some materials with changing temperature They are slowly replacing the use of thermocouples in many industrial applications below 600 C due to higher accuracy and repeatability DCE Data Communications Equipment This indicates how a serial cable DB9 or DB25 is pined out as far as inputs and outputs are concerned A straight through serial cable can be used when connecting a DTE device to a DCE device but a null modem cable is required to connect a DCE to DCE or DTE to DTE device DIN A standardized 35 mm wide metal rail used for mounting industrial equipment inside racks and enclosures Digital Input DI A digital input tvpicallv consists of a power supplv voltage source a switch and a voltage sensing device analog to digital converter Depending on t
61. igital Output As an example to turn on the second Digital Output DO2 on the Xtreme Module the Modbus Master must set a value of 1 in memory location 00002 SSS Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m 37 Configuration amp Operation 6 1 3 2 2 Digital Inputs There are 2 digital inputs available in the l O modules and their addressing is as follows Digital Outputs Modbus Memory Address Digital Input 1 10001 Digital Input 2 10002 Fig 6 9 Digital Input Memory Table When a digital input is ON the I O module sets the corresponding Modbus register as a 1 Otherwise the register value is 0 As an example when the Digital Input DO1 on the Xtreme Module goes ON the Modbus register memory location 00002 will be set to a value of 1 6 1 3 2 3 Analog Inputs There are two 16 bit analog inputs available in the I O modules and their addressing is as follows Modbus Memory Analog Inputs Address Analog Input 1 80001 Analog Input 2 30002 Fig 6 10 Analog Input Memorv Table The I O module sets the register value based on the analog signal level As an example for a 0 10V selection when the analog input 1 is 5V the memorv location 30001 will read 32 768 Refer to Appendix F for analog data scaling 6 1 3 2 4 Analog Outputs There are two 16 bit analog inputs available in the I O modules and their addressing is as follows Modbus Memory Analog Outp
62. ill be repeated and the device should be found 5 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 NOTE Clicking the Stop button stops the module discovery process 6 If the device is found the I O Configuration Menu Screen opens 28 Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m Software Installation MA aixi Ele Help Module Configuration Verify all settings in Configuration and Input Output tabs Refer to the manual for detailed explanations of the parameters COM1 115200 n 8 1 no flow control 4 Fig 5 7 WO Configuration Menu The I O Configuration Menu contains Q Three tabbed panes Information Configuration and Input Output Q A Help sidebar containing information and hints related to the current tab If the sidebar is not visible enable it by going to Help gt Sidebar Q A graphic display of the I O Modules discovered Q A Status bar at the bottom showing the COM port and communications parameters baud rate parity data bits stop bits and flow control U An Update button used to save configuration parameters to the modules A An Exit button 5 8 I O Configuration Options The following tabs are available in the I O Configuration Manager The configuration details are explained in Chap
63. ilt to handle Xtreme hot and cold outdoor weather conditions a IP67 Outdoor rated Q Ranges to 40 miles A Frequency ranges ISM band 902 to 928 MHz 2 4 to 2 5 GHz Q Modulation FSK Frequency Shift Keying QO DSSS 2 4 GHz and FHSS 900 MHz Technology A Signal strength indicator aids troubleshooting 3 dBi for 900 MHz 2 1 dBi for 2 4 GHz RPSMA male dipole Q Wide temperature range 40C to 74 C Versatile power 10 to 30 VDC Q Software for Windows XP Home or Professional SP3 Windows 2000 SP4 Vista 32 bit Windows 7 A I O Status Monitoring CE CSA approvals Q Compatibility with Zlinx Gen Il indoor models Q AES Encryption 128 Bit on SR models 256 Bit on LR models Q Software Selectable Transmitter Power a Software Selectable Over the air Data Rate on LR models Q Exception Reporting option Q Analog I O Calibration option U Failsafe option for analog and digital outputs Q Communication Failure Alarm option Q Analog Inputs True 16 Bit with 0 20mA 4 20mA 0 5V 0 10V independent selections Q Digital Inputs PNP or NPN independent selections Relay Driven Digital Outputs 4 Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m 2 2 1 Product Introduction Product Introduction Zlinx Xtreme I O Product Models Zlinx Xtreme I O modules provide easy to use cost effective Peer to Peer wire replacement or Modbus connectivity solutions through license free wireless spectrum
64. in license free frequency bands also referred to as ISM Industrial Scientific and Medical The frequencies and power of these bands varies from country to country The most common frequencies encountered are Q 2 4 GHz band Short Range nearly worldwide Q 915 MHz band Long Range North America South America and some other countries As frequency rises available bandwidth typically rises but distance and ability to overcome obstacles is reduced For any given distance a 2 4 GHz installation will have roughly 8 5 dB of additional path loss when compared to 900 MHz However lower frequencies require larger antennas to achieve the same gain Range Performance The more sensitive the radio is the lower the power signal it can successfully receive stretching right down to the noise floor There is so much variety in specifications for radio sensitivity that it is difficult to make a meaningful comparison between products The most meaningful specification is expressed at a particular bit error rate and will be given for an ideal environment shielded from external noise Unless you are in a high RF noise environment typically resulting from numerous similar frequency radio transmitters located nearby the odds are good that the noise floor will be well below the receive sensitivity so the manufacturer s rated receive sensitivity will be a key factor in your wireless system and range estimates You can often improve your r
65. ion when the output is turned off To test devices you need to create a working system For the purpose of the test create a system in Peer to Peer mode Create two systems System 1 consisting of a Xtreme Module System 2 consisting of a Xtreme Module Both Xtreme Modules must be the same model Analog and Digital Input signals connected to Al s and DI s on one system appear on the corresponding AO s and DO s on the other system and vice versa Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m 51 Troubleshooting 7 1 1 Testing DI On System 1 connect one side of the switch to the DI on the Zlinx Xtreme I O device and the other side of the switch to high or ground depending on PNP or NPN configuration see Figure 7 2 The LED corresponding to the DI should be ON a PNP Sourcing Input Wiring b NPN Sinking Input Wiring with Internal Power Supplv with Internal Power Supply INN I l PWR IN Dix Dix Com Figure 7 2 Digital Input Sourcing driver wiring 7 1 2 Testing DO Relay O P To test a relay output the following can be performed See Appendix E Zlinx Xtreme I O Models and Features to find out which modules are relay On System 1 on the corresponding Zlinx Xtreme l O device connect a Light through COM and NO contact of the relay output see Error Reference source not found 3 Make sure to check the polarity of the LED while connecting it
66. l Output 2 Invert Output A digital output can be inverted Note that this feature applies to the other options failsafe and comm fail alarm for the output Failsafe If communication with the modbus master nr nther neer denendiha on xl Update Exit hl COM1 115200 1 8 1 no flow control Fig 6 16 Digital Input Configuration 1 Select the Digital Input to be configured 2 Select Discrete or Counter NOTE See section Function code 2 associated with register OxX000B means read from digital input register 10011 Function code 6 associated with register Ox000B means write to analog output register 40011 3 Select Digital Input type PNP Sourcing or NPN Sinking based on the input connection 4 For Exception Reporting refer to Section 6 1 6 42 Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m 6 1 5 2 Digital Relav Output Configuration 1 Select the Digital Relay Output to be configured 2 Select communication Fail Safe condition if necessary Configuration amp Operation 3 Digital Relay Output 1 can be selected to indicate communication failure by selecting the check box The high or low level selection is user configurable for the communication failure condition AA AA File Help Information Configuration Input Output Analog Inputs Analog Input 1 Analog Input 2 Analog Outputs Analog Output 1 Analog Output 2 El Digital In
67. lass A CISPR EN55022 Class A EN61000 6 2 Generic Standards for Industrial Environments EN61000 4 2 ESD EN61000 4 3 RFI EN61000 4 4 EFT EN61000 4 5 Surge EN61000 4 6 Cl Accessories and ZZ24D ANT1 2 4 GHz band antenna Replacement Parts ZXT9 ANT1 900 MHz band antenna 195M SLSW 24 Antenna cable 56 Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m Appendix C Expected Latencv Before vou lift a finger towards the perfect wireless installation think about the impact of wireless communications on vour application Acceptable bit error rates are many orders of magnitude higher than wired communications Most radios quietly handle error detection and retries for you at the expense of throughput and variable latencies Software must be well designed and communication protocols must be tolerant of variable latencies Not every protocol can tolerate simply replacing wires with radios Protocols sensitive to inter byte delays may require special attention or specific protocol support from the radio Do your homework up front to confirm that your software won t choke that the intended radio is friendly towards your protocol and that your application software can handle it as well Assumptions a No FF retries a Units were less than 3 feet apart during the testing in a clean RF environment Modbus Mode Reading Inputs Setting Outputs ZXT24 10 222R2 ZXT9 10 222R2 ZXT24 10 222R2 ZXT9 10 222R2 Peer to Peer Mode Latency in Peer to Peer Mo
68. le plug connector The optional high gain antenna has an N type Female connector Therefore an antenna cable that has a RPSMA Female jack at the module end and a N type Male connector at the antenna end the must be chosen If the supplied antenna needs to be extended a cable with an RPSMA Female jack at the module end and an RPSMA Male plug at the antenna end must be selected since the supplied antenna has an RPSMA female jack Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m Hardware Antenna Cable Part Numbers Following standard cables available for purchase The cable part numbering format is as follows TTTT AABB LLLL Where TTTT Cable Type 400M LMR400 195M LMR195 100M LMR195 AA Connector A NM N Male SL RPSMA Plug BB Connector B NM N Male SL RPSMA Plug LLLL Length in inches ex 6 six inches leading zeros are not necessary For example an 400M NMSL 24 is an LMR400 cable with a N Male on one end and a RPSMA plug on the other 24 inches in length 3 5 5 4 Lightning Arrestors A lightning arrestor can prevent damage to the radio due to high energy transients during lightning strikes The arrestors limit surges to less than 45 volts in approximately 100 nanoseconds A gas discharge tube changes from an open circuit to a short circuit in the presence of energy and voltage surges giving those surges a direct path to ground thus protecting equipment They are designed with a rugged housing a
69. ltage Desired 4096 10 ex For sending out 2 5V Holding Register Value 2 5 4096 10 1024 Analog Output 0 5 VDC Selection Voltage Full Range 0 5VDC DAC full range is 4096 counts as AO s are 12Bit 0 4095 range 4096 Holding Register Value to Send Voltage Desired 4096 5 ex For sending out 2 5V Holding Register Value 2 5 4096 5 2048 Analog Output 0 20 mA Selection Current Full Range 0 20mA DAC full range is 4096 counts as AO s are 12Bit 0 4095 range 4096 Holding Register Value to Send Current Desired 4096 20 ex For sending out 10 mA Holding Register Value 10 4096 20 2048 Analog Output 4 20 mA Selection Current Full Range 4 20mA DAC full range is 4096 counts as AO s are 12Bit 0 4095 range 4096 Holding Register Value to Send Current Desired 4 4096 16 ex For sending out 10 mA Holding Register Value 10 4 4096 16 1536 Analog Input 0 10 VDC Selection Voltage Full Range 0 10VDC DAC full range is 65536 counts as Al s are 16 Bit 0 65 535 range 65 536 Input Register Value Actual Voltage 65536 10 ex Input register value for 2 5V 2 5 65536 10 16384 Analog Input 0 5 VDC Selection Voltage Full Range 0 5 VDC DAC full range is 65536 counts as Al s are 16 Bit 0 65 535 range 65 536 Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m Appendix F Convert Voltage Current to DAC Input Register Value Actual Voltage 65536 5
70. m Xtreme Module or radio modem 1 Highlight the characters displayed in the Key Box using your mouse and left mouse button 2 When all the characters are highlighted press CTRL and C on your keyboard This copies the characters to the Windows clip board 3 Open Note Pad and press CTRL and V on your keyboard The characters will appear Save this file and use it to configure the key in the downstream module iii Press the Update button on the bottom of the screen c Text Key Select this if you desire to use a text sequence to encrypt your network i On the first Xtreme Module select the Text Kev option Tvpe text into the kev box The text is limited to 128 or 256 bits as applicable If your text is not long enough the remainder will be filled in with zeros when it is converted to ASCII by the software The ASCII conversion happens automatically If you desire you can view the ASCII code by selecting the Hexadecimal Key option The ASCII code will be displayed ii Copy and save your text stream into a file in the same manner as step b ii above iii Press the Update button on the bottom of the screen d Use Existing Key Select this option to use the key that is stored in the Xtreme Module e To update the key in a downstream Xtreme Module i Hexadecimal key 1 Select Hexadecimal Key 2 If a key is displayed in the Key Box delete it 3 Open the file generated in step b above 4 Copy the key by
71. mber ZXTx IO x 4113m 10 11 12 13 14 15 Configuration amp Operation pu Zlinx Firmware Updater Connection Connect Exit 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 configured before external equipment is reconnected Fig 6 23 Firmware Updater Caution Dialog Box Select the USB COM port from the Connection drop down list Click Connect Re apply power to the Zlinx Xtreme I O Module The Power LED should go on and stay on The Zlinx Xtreme I O Firmware Updater window opens and displays a list of the Xtreme Modules On the module list select the Xtreme Module to be updated In the Firmware Image drop down box select the image file hex Click the Program button to load the firmware into the module Repeat steps 9 to 11 for the other modules in the system When all updates are complete click Exit Before reconnecting the I O run the Zlinx Manager software and check to ensure all modules are configured properly When the configuration check is complete a Exit the Zlinx Manager program b Disconnect power from the Xtreme Module c Disconnect the Xtreme Module from the PC d Reconnect the I O e Re connect power to the Xtreme Module NOTE It is neces
72. nals Figure 2 6 Internal View of Zlinx Xtreme I O module The external and internal view of the I O modules is shown as above Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m 9 Product Introduction 2 5 1 Radio Signal Strength Indicator RSSI LEDs The Signal Strength LEDs provide an indication of the signal strength of the received radio signal 8 Green LEDs in a bar graph format show the signal strength from Weak to Strong The table below explains the RSSI LEDs LEDs Number turned ON Signal Strength 0 No signal 1 3 Weak 4 6 OK 7 8 Strong Figure 2 7 RSSI LED Status Table 2 5 2 Mode LEDs The I O module operates in one of the following 3 modes and its status is shown by the corresponding green LEDs Modbus Peer to Peer Master Peer to Peer Slave 2 5 3 Wireless LED This LED will flash whenever wireless data is transmitted or received 2 5 4 Power LED 1 A green status LED indicates that an adequate dc power is available to the module 2 This LED will flash on Comm Fail 2 5 5 I O Status LEDs Green status LEDs show the status of the digital inputs and relay outputs in the I O module 2 5 6 Configuration Pushbutton The Configuration Button allows the user to select one of the following I O operation modes without the need for a PC Modbus Peer to Peer Master Peer to Peer Slave Follow the steps below to change the I O module configuration mode using the Configuration Push
73. ncy Input Two DI inputs per module software selectable as Counters 0 to 20 kHz range do NOT exceed more than 20 kHz Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m 55 Appendix B Product Specifications Analog Inputs Outputs Ranges 0 5VDC 0 to 10 VDC 0 to 20mA 4 20mA Resolution 16 bit analog inputs 12 bit analog outputs Input Accuracy 0 2 full scale reading typical 0 5 max Output Accuracy 0 27 full scale reading typical 0 63 max Al Load Resistance 100 Mega ohms when configured for voltage input 250 ohms when configured for current input AO Max Output Current 1mA when configured for voltage output AO Max Source Load 450 ohms when configured for current output Input Protection Over voltage to 2x max input voltage Power Supply Voltage 10 30 VDC Requirements Power Supply Not included Xtreme Module Power Fixed screw terminal connector Connector Digital Outputs Relay Number of Relays 2 Type C normally open and normally closed Output Connection 3 terminals per relay Common NO NC Common Connection 3 5mm removable terminal block 1 per bank of 4 output Ratings 250 VAC 4A 30 VDC 4A Power Consumption ZXT24 10 222R2 SR 4 5W Max ZXT9 10 222R2 LR 6 8W Operating Temperature 40 to 74 C 40 to 165 F Storage Temperature 40 to 85 C 40 to 185 F Humidity 0 to 90 R H non condensing Enclosure Rating 1P67 Mounting Wall mount Certifications FCC Part 15 C
74. nd Outputs are configurable for voltage or current loop operation with selectable ranges Digital outputs are relay outputs Section 2 4 provides more information on I O Types and Characteristics 6 1 Configuring the I O To enable the features described below except Monitor 1 Connect the I O module to the Configuration PC 2 Start the Configuration Manager 3 Choose Zlinx I O Configuration 4 The Configuration Menu opens as shown in Fig 6 2 See Section 5 6 for more details 6 1 1 Wireless Settings These settings are common for the I O module irrespective of its operating mode viz Peer to Peer or Modbus I O The I O Modules can be configured for operation with different transmitter output power They can also be configured to operate on several different radio channels This allows multiple Zlinx Xtreme l 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 900 MHz Modules also can be used as repeaters to extend the range of a system Over the air OTA data rate can also be adjusted to increase range A lower OTA data rate will increase the effective range of the radio but will also increase the total throughput time Xtreme Module Transmit Power Selectable RF OTA Data Rate AES Encryption ZXT24 10 222R2 SR YES NO 128 BIT ZXT9 10 222R2 LR
75. nd high quality plated brass N connectors It also features a user replaceable gas discharge tube LA350GT and are available in three models the LABH350NN and the LABH2400N both allow bulkhead mounting and connector pass through and the LAIL350NN allows inline placement only 3 5 5 5 IP67 Power Supply Figure 3 17 IP67 Power Supply An optional IP67 power supply p n CLG 60 24 is available suitable for outdoor applications The Power Supply Specifications Input Voltage 90 295 Vac Output Voltage 24 Vdc Rated Power 60 W Env Rating IP67 Indoor Outdoor Temp rating 30 C 70 C Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m 21 Electrical Installation 4 Electrical Installation Please see the Quick Start Guide for UL Class 1 Division 2 installation instructions Both power and I O signals are connected to the terminal block provided in the I O module The terminal block can be accessed bv removing the top cover and are provided at the bottom Figure 4 1 shows the lavout Consider the following requirements for cable connections and terminations Wiring Terminals Use Copper Wire Only One Conductor per Terminal Wire range 10 28 AWG Tightening Torque 0 5 to 0 6 Nm Temperature Rating of field installed conductors 105 C minimum sized for 60 C ampacity LAAAAAAAAARAAARAAAMA POrOonnan AARC AAS AAA AAA FRIEL Figure 4 1 1 0 Terminal Layout 4 1 Power Wiring The radio modem requir
76. nted on the panel by marking the position of the holes on the back panel Fig 3 2 shows the mounting scheme with ears Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m 13 Electrical Installation 14 2 mm 0 56 in 34 97 mm 1 38 in 15 88 mm 0 63 in Extends 20 mm 0 79 in beyond edge of enclosure when installed Figure 3 2 Mounting Ear dimensions 3 5 Cabling Options The Zlinx Xtreme module has two holes of 0 875 diameter for cable installation Cable gland or conduit mounting is possible A cable gland and conduit hub are included as accessories Unused hole must be plugged by the supplied membrane gland in order to maintain IP67 rating 3 5 1 Cable Glands NOTE the Cable Glands cannot be used for Class 1 Division 2 applications Please see the Quick Start Guide for UL Class 1 Division 2 installation instructions A Cable Gland is used to maintain the water tight rating while allowing a cable to enter the enclosure The assembly consists of black molded nylon body hex nut cable nut and a rubber gasket and cable seal MOUNT CABLE RANGE THREAD DIA c D E F G H PG 13 5 0 236 0 472 I 0 591 0 787 0 346 1315 0 062 1 161 0 240 RUBBER CABLE SEAL CDIA BDIA NUT BODY MATERIAL NYLON 66 UL 94V2 NUT BODY 8 CABLE NUT NBR N RUBBER GASKET 8 CABLE SEAL COLOR BLACK Figure 3 3 1P67 Cable Gland 14 Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m Hardware Follow the steps bel
77. o select the correct cable Figure 3 11 Enclosed Yagi Model YE240015 for 2 4 GHz Models 18 Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m Hardware Figure 3 12 Representative Yagi Antenna YS8963 High Gain Yagi 900 MHz For Use With ZXT9 RM 900 MHz Impedance 50 Q Connector N Female VSWR 1 5 1 in band Gain 6 dBi Polarization Vertical Length 16 8 in Mounting Brackets Included YS8966 High Gain Yagi 900 MHz For Use With ZXT9 RM 900 MHz Impedance 50 Q Connector N Female VSWR 1 5 1 in band Gain 9 dBi Polarization Vertical Length 27 8 in Mounting Brackets Included YS89612 High Gain Yagi 900 MHz For Use With ZXT9 RM 900 MHz Impedance 50 Q Connector N Female VSWR 1 5 1 in band Gain 11 dBi Polarization Vertical Length 49 in Mounting Brackets Included YE240015 High Gain Yagi 2 4 GHz For Use With ZXT24 RM 2 4 GHz Impedance 50 Q Connector N Female VSWR 1 5 1 in band Gain 12 5 dBi Polarization Vertical Length 18 in Mounting Brackets Included 3 5 5 3 Antenna Cables amp Connectors Antenna cables and connectors must be used when extending the standard or high gain antenna for outdoor antenna applications Appropriate cable and connector must be chosen It is important to know that RF signal is lost across the cables and connectors and hence for better performance the cable len
78. oltage or AINx current Input COM Figure 4 7 Typical Analog Input Wiring 4 2 4 AO Wiring The following diagram shows typical Analog Output Wiring a Voltage Output b Current Output AOutx I AOutx gt An COM ____ COM gt l Figure 4 8 Typical Analog Output Wiring 24 Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m Software Installation 5 Software Installation 5 1 Zlinx Manager Software Overview Zlinx Manager Software is supplied along with the module in a CD The software must be installed in a PC and launched to change the configuration of the wireless I O module 5 2 Computer System Requirements The Zlinx Manager software requires the following computer hardware and operating systems Q A PC with one USB port available Q Operating System o Windows XP 32 amp 64 bit Home or Professional with SP1 SP2 or SP3 o Windows 2000 32 amp 64 bit o Vista 32 amp 64 bit o Windows 7 32 amp 64 bit 5 3 Installing Zlinx Manager Software The Zlinx manager software is available in the CD ROM which is included with the I O module Insert the CD into the CD drive The installation process will start automatically If it does not then navigate to the CD ROM drive using Windows Explorer software and then double click the executable file on the CD NOTE 1 Install the Zlinx Manager Software before connecting the I O module to the PC
79. ow to install the cable gland Insert the Non tapered end of the Body D through the conduit knock out on the I O module enclosure Place the Gasket around the body on the outside of the enclosure Thread the Hex Nut onto the Body from the inside of the enclosure Insert the cable through the Cable gland into the enclosure Ensure you leave enough slack in the cable to reach the terminal blocks Place the Cable Nut onto the cable being careful to position the threaded side so that it can be attached to the Cable Body Tighten the Cable Nut This will cause the tapered end of the Cable Body to compress ensuring a water tight seal Pons a 3 5 2 Conduit Installation Unused conduit openings Class 1 Division 2 installation requires a UL Recognized plug UL Category Code QCRV2 be used when a conduit opening is not being used A conduit hub is supplied with the Zlinx Xtreme I O module where conduit installation is preferred to route the cables It is suited to connect Y or 3 8 conduit fittings and consists of a Body Nut and Gasket suitable for IP67 rating It is used to secure threaded half inch rigid service entrance conduit Figure 3 4 Y inch Threaded Conduit Hub with dimensions 1 Insert the treaded end of the body into the conduit knock out from the outside of the enclosure The rubber gasket should be on the outside of the enclosure 2 Thread the Nut onto the conduit body from inside the enclosure 3
80. peater checkbox if the Zlinx Xtreme I O 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 ZXT9 10 222R2 Xtreme I O Modules 6 1 1 5 RF Data Rate 900 MHz Xtreme Modules allow you to configure the over the air RF Data Rate Using 9600 baud on these modules increases the effective range of the module This data rate may be configured for 9600 baud or 115200 baud Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m 33 Configuration amp Operation 6 1 1 6 AES Encryption The following AES Encryption options are available a Disabled Select this option if you do not desire to encrypt your network i Check the Disable option and press the Update button on the bottom of the screen b Hexadecimal Key Select this option if you desire to use a hexadecimal stream to encrypt your network i On the first Xtreme Module check the Hexadecimal Kev option Press the Generate Random Kev button A random hexadecimal key will appear in the Key Box You can type your own hex key into the Key Box but it is recommended that you use the random generator This key will not be stored in the module until the Update Button on the bottom of the screen is pressed Do not press the update button yet ii Copy this key into a text file You will need it to configure the key in the downstrea
81. point w Calibrate Base Module AO1 Method Method With Single Point only 1 data point is used The b x gain is 1 and the offset is the difference between Single Point e Two Point the reference and acquired values With Two J Point the two data points are used to create a aes line The gain is the slope of the line and the Calibration Point 1 offset is the intercept Acquired 0 10 VDC Reference 0 10 VDC lo lo Set Current Value Calibration Points First enter a value in the Reference text box and Note These data values are uncalibrated values i e they assume a gain of click the Set Current Value button set to the 1 and an offset of DI output to the value Measure the output s value e g using a DMM and enter the measured Calibration Point 2 value in the Acquired text box If using the Two Point method repeat these steps for the second Acquired 0 10WDC Reference 0 10 VDC int me 0 0 Set Current Value calibration point Note These data values are uncalibrated values i e they assume a gain of Calculate i 1 and an offset of D Once all the data points have been entered the gain and offset will automatically be calculated Calibration Click the Calculate button to force a Calculsted Gain J STA recalculation of the gain and offset Calculated Offset Note The gain and offset are not applied until the Update button on the main screen is clicked Last Set Value None OK Cancel Fig 6 21
82. proximately 6 feet high 2 m line of sight due to the Earth s curvature is about 3 miles 5 km so anything taller than a well manicured lawn becomes an obstacle Weather conditions also play a large role Increased moisture in the air increases path loss The higher the frequency the higher the path loss Beware of leafy greens While a few saplings mid path are tolerable it s very difficult for RF to penetrate significant woodlands If you re crossing a wooded area you must elevate your antennas over the treetops Industrial installations often include many reflective obstacles leading to numerous paths between the antennas The received signal is the vector sum of each of these paths Depending on the phase of each signal they can be added or subtracted In multiple path environments simply moving the antenna slightly can significantly change the signal strength Some obstacles are mobile More than one wireless application has been stymied by temporary obstacles such as a stack of containers a parked truck or material handling equipment Remember metal is not your friend An antenna will not transmit out from inside a metal box or through a storage tank Path Loss Rules of Thumb To ensure basic fade margin in a perfect line of sight application never exceed 50 of the manufacturer s rated line of sight distance This in itself yields a theoretical 6dB fade margin still short of the required 10dB De rate more aggressively
83. puts Digital Input 1 Digital Input 2 B Digital Outputs Base Module Dig Digital Qutput 2 E Base Module ZXT9 10 222R2 E Base Module ZXT9 10 222R2 Base Module ZXT9 10 222R2 r Digital Output 1 r Failsafe I Enabled 7 Goto Faisal Level low 2 Going to failsafe on startup applies to all digital outputs of the module Dedicated Comm Fail Alarm F Use Output to Indicate Comm Failure Level Low 2 sent while the output remains at the al level Digital Dutputs Invert Dutput A digital output can be inverted Note that this feature applies ta the other options failsafe and comm fail alarm for the output Failsafe If communication with the modbus master or other peer depending on mode is lost an output can revert to a failsafe level Optionallu the output can be set to its failsafe value on start up The failsafe feature will automatically be disabled while the configuration software is running Dedicated Comm Fail Alarm The first digital output of the base module can be configured to be a communication failure alarm indicator While in this mode the digital output will only indicate communication failure and will not function as a regular digital output The level indicates what level the output should be set to when a communication failure is occurring This feature will automatically be disabled while the configuration software is running
84. r The channel number allows the base modules to communicate with each other The channel number must be the same for modules to communicate with each other In peer peer mode set the channel number to be the same In Modbus mode make sure that the channel number of the base module matches the radio modem SR Short Range OC 17 radio modem ATCH command MR Medium Range 00 06 radio modem ATHP command LR Long Range 00 09 radio modem ATHP command Network ID In order for the base modules to communicate with each other the modules must have the same network el COM1 115200 n 8 1 no flow control Fig 6 15 Peer to Peer Slave Configuration Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m 41 Configuration amp Operation 1 To configure the Zlinx Xtreme I O Xtreme Module for Peer to Peer Slave Mode Select the Configuration tab Select the Peer to Peer Slave option button Set the Peer to Peer Slave address from 1 to 255 Please note the Peer to Peer Master address must also match Communication Failure Timeout If within the predefined timeframe no data is coming from Peer to Peer Master Slave interprets it as a communication failure 6 1 5 Input Output Settings Digital Inputs Outputs and Analog Inputs Outputs on Zlinx Xtreme I O modules are configured from the Input Output tab of the Zlinx Manager The first two Digital Inputs on any module can be configured as Discrete inputs
85. r less than the high threshold minus the dead band value in order to come out of the exception state In general the Modbus protocol does not support exception reporting In a typical Modbus system the Modbus Master sends a request to a respective Slave device and the slave device will respond with an ACK Typical Slave data does not contain I O addressing data Any data sent from the Slave to the Master without the Master first requesting it will be ignored by the Master Therefore the end user is required to use a custom driver to capture the exception data Analog Exception errors are generated when user defined High or Low limits are exceeded If an Analog Input value rises above the High limit an exception is generated and immediately sent out Data is updated and retransmitted based on the Exception Retransmit timer Exception is transmitted in the timeframe predefined by the user within the allowable range If the Exception reporting timeout is set to zero the exception is sent only once to the Modbus Master A Analog Value gt HIGH LIMIT Exception Error The High exception error is cleared when the Analog Input value falls below the high limit the dead band value A Analog Value lt HIGH LIMIT DEAD BAND Exception Error Cleared If an Analog Input value falls below the LOW limit an exception is generated and immediately sent out Data is updated and retransmitted based on the Exception Retransmit timer U Analog Value l
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87. s trees Many sources of interference may not be obvious Fade Margin Fade margin is a term critical to wireless success Fade margin describes how many dB a received signal may be reduced by without causing system performance to fall below an acceptable value Walking away from a newly commissioned wireless installation without understanding how much fade margin exists is the number one cause of wireless woes Establishing a fade margin of no less than 10dB in good weather conditions will provide a high degree of assurance that the system will continue to operate effectively in a variety of weather solar and RF interference conditions There are a number of creative ways to estimate fade margin of a system without investing in specialty gear Pick one or more of the following and use it to ensure you ve got a robust installation U Some radios have programmable output power Reduce the power until performance degrades then dial the power back up a minimum of 10dB Remember again doubling output power yields 3 dB and an increase of 10dB requires a ten fold increase in transmit power Q Invest in a small 10dB attenuator pick the correct one for your radio frequency If you lose communications when you install the attenuator installed in line with one of your antennas you don t have enough fade margin Q Antenna cable has greater attenuation at higher frequencies Specifications vary by type and manufacturer so check them yourself but
88. sary to perform Power Cycle on all modules after Firmware Update PP Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m 49 Configuration amp Operation 6 3 Diagnostics and Testing Most problems are related to incorrect configuration or radio path problems Before performing final installation of the Zlinx Xtreme I O modules bench test the functionality first If it does not work properly in this test it will not work properly installed If problems are found check wiring and software configurations If the bench test is successful and problems are experienced after installation check the radio path 6 3 1 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 Zlinx Xtreme l O Modscan is a Windows application that simulates a Modbus Master node You can read from and write to memory locations on the Zlinx Xtreme l O Modscan is available as a fully functional time limited demo from www win tech com 6 3 2 Testing Peer to Peer Mode Operation To diagnose possible problems in Peer to Peer mode perform the following checks 1 Configure one of the two Peer to Peer base devices as a MASTER and the other as a SLAVE 2 Select a Polling rate on the Master device Typically a setting of 0 or 1 seconds works best NOTE 0 causes the firmware to transfer data as fast as possible
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90. snvebesaessensseesnese 57 APPENDIX D MODBUS I O ASSIGNMENT sssssssssssssssssssessssessessesessessesessessssessessesessessesessessesessessesessessesessessesessessesessessesesses 58 APPENDIX E ZLINX XTREME I O MODELS AND FEATURES csssssssssssssssessssessessesecsessesessessesessessesessessesessessesessersesesees 59 APPENDIX F CONVERT VOLTAGE CURRENT TO DAC sseeneenennonseneznonsensenenseneenenseneesenseneesensenees es seneesessenesensene sen conce 60 APPENDIX G RADIO FREQUENCY BASICS ssrensenzznznsenenensenesensenees ss sene sen sense es sens ses sense es sene sen sense es sense es sene ses sense en sena 62 Whatis ABNIE ne or E e 62 Lower Frequencies Better PrOoPAGation cccescsccssessescsseseescseesesecseecesecseesesecsessesecsessesecsessesecsessesecsesaeseceesaeseceesaeeceeeeaeeeeaenaees 62 Range Performance ii ei iii ibg ii A A A a A 62 PE NOS E EA N E N E Ta a Ta a Ta a g 62 Fate MIT A A A A A E 63 Remember Your Math nieni anaa a a a a a licita pita 63 RF Attenuation and Line of Sight ars renien eon oa eeaeee aet RR Ee a eaeoe rae E a ori raa na ori 63 Path LOSS Rules OF TUD E OR NE NN a do VGN Biba Nee it taa kl 64 ORO NN 64 Cable Las O A dt did 64 APPENDIX H TRANSMIT POWER DBM TO MW CONVERSION 1snessensenzznonseneznsnseneenenseneesensenesesseneesesseneesessene ses seneea 66 GLOSSARY A ANS 67 INDEX A OR SI SAS 69 Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m v 1 1
91. t LOW Exception Error The Low exception error is cleared when the Analog Input value rises above the low limit the dead band value A Analog Value gt Low DEAD BAND Exception Error Cleared 6 1 6 1 Sample Modbus Exception Packet Exception Modbus packets do not follow the typical Modbus protocol The Xtreme Module is a Slave device and in a typical system slave devices do not generate outgoing requests When the Xtreme Module generates an exception the Xtreme Module will generate a Modbus packet that emulates a Master Poll The exception packet is sent to the Master and does not require an ACK 6 1 6 2 Digital Exception Format Xtreme Module DI exception 01 02 00 01 OE 98 2C 01 Slave Address 02 Function Read DI s 00 I O Address High 0 15 Base 01 Byte Count OE Digital Inputs 8 DI s 1110 98 Checksum High 2C Checksum Low 6 1 6 3 Analog Exception Format Xtreme Module Al exception 01 04 00 08 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 98 2C 01 Slave Address 04 Function Read Al s 00 I O Address High 0 15 Base 16 31 EXP module 1 08 Byte Count 08 00 Analog Input 1 High Byte 00 Analog Input 1 Low Byte Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m 45 Configuration amp Operation 00 Analog Input 2 High Byte 00 Analog Input 2 Low Byte 00 Analog Input 3 High Byte 00 Analog Input 3 Low Byte 00 Analog Input 4 High Byte 00 Analog Input 4 Low Byte 98 Checksum High 2C Checksum Low To set the option of
92. t Technical Specification This section contains detailed technical specifications about the Zlinx Xtreme I O modules Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m Overview Default Configuration Settings All parameter default settings are listed Dimensional Drawings The hardware dimensional drawings are shown Modbus I O Register Mapping This section explains the Modbus register mappings when I O modules are communicating to a Modbus master PLC SCADA etc through a radio modem Convert Voltage Current to DAC Analog to Digital conversation for voltage and current I Os are explained RF Basics This section offers a good description of Proprietary Radio Frequency communication Zlinx Xtreme to Zlinx Gen Il Compatibility This section shows the compatibility of both indoor and outdoor versions of I O modules and radio modems Glossary Glossary covers main terms which are relevant to the understanding of the Zlinx Xtreme I O concept Index Index includes major terms and page numbers where referenced in the manual Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m 3 Overview 1 6 Zlinx Xtreme I O Product Specification Summarv Need to get an analog or a digital signal across a highway or river Or just to the other end of your big warehouse Zlinx Xtreme I O can do the job faster easier and less expensively than stringing cable Easy plug and play set up saves installation and maintenance time Zlinx Xtreme l Os are bu
93. t mount options are covered Range estimates are shown for various terrains under different antenna options Installation instructions are included for both standard antenna and high gain antenna and cable options Electrical Installation This section guides you through the wiring and termination for power supply as well as analog and digital I Os Software Installation This section guides you through the software and USB driver installation process The Software Configuration screens are explained in detail Startup amp Configuration In this section both easy setup through push button and advanced setup using software are explained Information about setting the Zlinx Xtreme I O module in Peer to Peer Wire replacement and Modbus mode are explained Setting up I Os calibration exception reporting and configuring alarms is detailed Use Cases This section provides setup amp configuration instructions for setting up the product in Peer to Peer mode and in Modbus mode when configured with a Radio Modem Testing amp Troubleshooting Bench testing of the Zlinx Xtreme modules is explained in Peer to Peer and Modbus modes The Built in Self Diagnostics section explains self diagnosis report by the module using supplied software Appendices Appendixes include all essential reference information for Zlinx Xtreme I O modules Information found here includes a comprehensive references and useful tables of product properties Produc
94. ter 6 5 8 1 Information Tab The Information tab displays a tree structure listing U I O Modules detected and their model numbers Generation number Firmware version number for each module Hardware version number for each module Radio firmware version number for the Xtreme Module OD O 0 O O Radio hardware version number for the Xtreme Module Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m 29 Software Installation 5 8 2 Configuration Tab The Configuration tab contains fields that allow configuration of U Wireless Radio parameters Transmit Power Channel Number Network Identifier Repeater Mode and AES Encrvption settings U Communications Modes Peer to Peer Master Peer to Peer Slave Modbus and related parameters UQ Parameters corresponding to the chosen communication mode 5 8 3 Input Output Tab The Input Output tab contains U A tree structure listing input and output types for each module A Input and output configuration options ee 30 Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m Configuration amp Operation 6 Configuration amp Operation The I O Configuration software is used to configure the wireless I O module The I O module can be configured to operate in Peer to Peer wire replacement or Modbus modes receiving commands from a Modbus RTU Master Digital Inputs can be configured to operate in Discrete on off or Counter modes in PNP or NPN configuration and Analog Inputs a
95. tion and refraction of the radio signals These factors are determined by the distance between 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 O Select the Zlinx Xtreme 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 O Select installation locations that come as close as possible to providing Line Of Sight access between the antennas Q 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 Q Select installation locations to increase antenna heights A Consider signal loss across antenna cables and connectors User larger cables for low signal loss Q Select equipment enclosures made of materials that minimize RF attenuation U Avoid locations with other radio equipment that may cause interference U In some cases alternate types of antennas more directional or remote antenna mounting outside of enclosures or at a higher elevation may be required As necessary site survey should be c
96. using your mouse and left click to highlight all of the characters Press the CTRL and C key on your keyboard 5 With your mouse left click in the Key Box On your keyboard press CTRL and V 6 Press the Update Button at the bottom of the screen 34 Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m ii If you are using a Text key the key can be updated in two ways 1 Copv Text Kev a Select Text Kev b If a key is displayed in the Key Box delete it c Open the file generated in 6 c above Configuration amp Operation d Copy the key by using your mouse and left mouse button to highlight all of the characters Press CTRL and C on your keyboard e With your mouse left click in the Key Box On your keyboard press CTRL and V f Press the Update Button at the bottom of the screen 2 Type Text Key a Select Text Key b If a key is displayed in the Key Box delete it c Type in the key you generated in 6 c above d Press the Update Button at the bottom of the screen f Configuring AES Encryption on a Zlinx Radio Modem MEI Basic Modem Settings Advanced Modem Settings RSSI Range Test BSB ELECTRONICS ix Ze3D 115AM LA ZxT9 AM y Function Set Version jzunx 9600 115K HOPPING 123 y Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m Networking Security MD Modem VID 133371 IT x Serial Interfacing FF Interfacing D
97. uts Address Analog Output 40001 Analog Output 2 40002 Fig 6 11 Analog Output Memorv Table To seta 5 mA output current at analog output terminal 2 when a selection of 0 20mA is made the Modbus Master must set a value of 16 384 in the memorv location 40002 Refer to Appendix F for analog data scaling 6 1 3 2 5 Modbus Frequency Counters Inputs In Modbus mode a Zlinx Xtreme I O supports the two Digital Inputs in the following modes U Frequency Counters Accumulators 38 Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m Configuration amp Operation The table below show the Modbus register mapping for Frequency and Counter Inputs Frequency Counter Data Modbus Memory Address DI1 Frequency 40003 DI1 Counter LS Register 40004 DI1 Counter MS Register 40005 DI2 Frequency 40006 DI2 Counter LS Register 40007 DI2 Counter MS Register 40008 Fig 6 12 Frequency Counter Memory Table Frequency Registers 40003 amp 40006 hold the frequency values if Digital Inputs 1 and 2 are configured as Frequency Inputs Maximum value of frequency is 20 KHz Flow meters typically generate a frequency based on the amount of fluid flowing through the sensor The flow and respective frequency varies on the manufacture and sensor The frequency measurement is located in a separate Modbus holding register and may not be written to The frequency register is formatted in cycles sec
98. y by a qualified technician Installation Information Electrical Ratings INPUT ZXTx IO 222R2 10 0 30 0 VDC Class 2 input only AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 74 C maximum surrounding air ambient WIRING TERMINALS Copper wire only One conductor per terminal Wire range 10 28 AWG Tightening Torque 0 5 to 0 6 Nm Temperature rating of field wiring 105 C minimum sized for 60 C ampacity Please see the Quick Start Guide for UL Class 1 Division 2 installation instructions Manual Documentation Number ZXTx IO x 4113m 1 5 Overview About this manual This manual has been created to assist you in installing configuring and using your Zlinx Xtreme I O modules Please read it carefuliv and follow the instructions to achieve best results The manual is divided into the following major sections Table of Contents The table of contents is hvpertext linked in the electronic documentation This allows rapid navigation to each chapter Overview Overview section gives a general information on product standards compliance prerequisites and safety information Product Introduction This section covers the Zlinx Xtreme I O models package contents modes of operation IO types and characteristics and User Interface components main features of the Zlinx Xtreme I O products Hardware Installation This section provides necessary information for mechanical installation of the Zlinx Xtreme I O modules Panel machine mount and condui

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