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Elecsys RediGate 400 Series Hardware Manual

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  • Page 1 RediGate 400 Series Industrial Data Gateway Hardware Manual...
  • Page 2 Email: info@elecsyscorp.com While Elecsys may assist customers with their choice of products, the final choice of product for a specific application is entirely the responsibility of the buyer. Elecsys’ entire liability with respect to its products or systems is defined in the Elecsys standard terms and conditions of sale.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    RediGate 400 Hardware Manual 81-0030-03 Rev. A Contents Revision History ......................... 5 Preface ..........................6 Scope of this Manual ......................6 Name Conventions ....................... 6 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection ................6 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ................... 6 2.4.1 Radio Frequency Requirements ..................6 Disclaimers...........................
  • Page 4 RediGate 400 Hardware Manual 81-0030-03 Rev. A 6.4.2 Relay8/IN8 Wiring ......................31 6.4.3 Relay8/IN8 Software Access ..................33 Page 4...

  • Page 5: Revision History

    RediGate 400 Hardware Manual 81-0030-03 Rev. A 1 Revision History Revision Comments Initial release of Elecsys RediGate 400 Hardware Manual Page 5...

  • Page 6: Preface

    81-0030-03 Rev. A 2 Preface Scope of this Manual This manual describes the standard hardware configuration of the Elecsys RediGate 400 Series Industrial Data Gateway and optional hardware. Name Conventions All numbers are in decimal unless otherwise indicated. Where a number is prefixed by ‘0x’, the value is in hexadecimal format.

  • Page 7: Disclaimers

    RediGate 400 Hardware Manual 81-0030-03 Rev. A Changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by Elecsys Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Disclaimers The information in this manual is believed to be accurate at the time of publication.

  • Page 8: Introduction

    RediGate 400 Model Options The RediGate 400 Series Gateways have a variety of hardware and software options depending on the model chosen. Some of these optional features are described below:...

  • Page 9: Accessory Options

    RG-400e-00-12-C RediGate 400 + Multi-I/O + Relay8/IN8 + custom software Accessory Options Elecsys provides several accessories for use with the RediGate. Please contact Elecsys to obtain pricing and model numbers for accessory equipment. RediGate Accessories Standard – Cable only for connection to power source Power Supply Optional –...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    RediGate 400 Hardware Manual 81-0030-03 Rev. A 4 Specifications Enclosure / Dimensions Model RediGate 400 Width 6.92” (175.77 mm) Depth 6.78“ (172.21 mm) Height 2.61” (66.29 mm) Weight 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg) (excluding optional equipment) 4.1.1 Dimensions The mechanical and mounting dimensions of the RediGate are shown below (all dimensions in inches).
  • Page 11 RediGate 400 Hardware Manual 81-0030-03 Rev. A Bottom Front RediGate 400 Page 11...

  • Page 12: Mounting Instructions

    RediGate 400 Hardware Manual 81-0030-03 Rev. A Rear RediGate 400 with optional modem Rear RediGate 400 with optional modem and 4 serial Rear RediGate 400 with optional modem, serial, and I/O [Drawing TBD] 4.1.2 Mounting Instructions The RediGate is intended to be installed in a Restricted Access Location. When mounting the RediGate, allow sufficient space to connect the cables on the front and rear of the enclosure, depending on any optional hardware components installed.

  • Page 13: Compliance With Hazardous Area Standards

    RediGate 400 Hardware Manual 81-0030-03 Rev. A the mounting plate bracket shown in the dimensional diagrams in the previous section. Connect all the I/O cables, and lastly attach the power connector to the RediGate. The RediGate are optionally supplied with two (2) DIN rail clamps (shown on the bottom view dimensional drawing in the previous section).
  • Page 14 RediGate 400 Hardware Manual 81-0030-03 Rev. A Class defines the general nature of the hazardous material in the surrounding atmosphere. Class • I is for locations where flammable gases or vapors may be present in the air in quantities sufficient to produce explosive or ignitable mixtures. Division defines the probability of hazardous material being present in an ignitable concentration •...

  • Page 15: System Specifications

    RediGate 400 Hardware Manual 81-0030-03 Rev. A System Specifications 4.2.1 General Features: Model: RediGate 400 RAM: 256MB Memory: Flash: 64MB 3x RS-232 (up to 6x with expansion) Serial Ports: 1x RS-485/422 (up to 2x with expansion) LAN: 4x RJ45 10/100baseT USB Ports: 2x USB 2.0 host ports –...

  • Page 16: Environmental Characteristics

    RediGate 400 Hardware Manual 81-0030-03 Rev. A 4.2.3 Environmental Characteristics Operating: -40 to +75 °C Storage: -40 to +125 °C Humidity: 0% to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing) Page 16...

  • Page 17: Base Redigate 400 Hardware

    RediGate 400 Hardware Manual 81-0030-03 Rev. A 5 Base RediGate 400 Hardware This section describes the standard hardware and provides the dimensions and technical specifications for the RediGate. RediGate units are shipped fully tested and are typically supplied containing a default software configuration. Certain units may be pre-loaded with customer-specific configurations prior to shipment.

  • Page 18: Serial Ports

    RediGate 400 Hardware Manual 81-0030-03 Rev. A Serial Ports The base RediGate comes equipped with four external serial ports (3 RS-232, 1 RS-485/RS-422), with an option for four additional ports (total of 6 RS-232, 2 RS-485/RS-422). These ports are intended for local configuration and programming and for connection to external field devices. The serial ports are configured using the ACE software tool.

  • Page 19: Rs-485/Rs-422 Serial Interfaces

    RediGate 400 Hardware Manual 81-0030-03 Rev. A DB-9 Male 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 EIA-232 Type Description Name Input Data Carrier Detect Input Receive data Output Transmit data Output Data Terminal Ready Common Ground Input Data Set Ready Output Request To Send Input...

  • Page 20: Rs-485/422 Wiring Diagrams

    RediGate 400 Hardware Manual 81-0030-03 Rev. A DB-9 Male 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RS-485 Type Description Name Output Transmit Data - Input Receive Data - Common Ground Output Transmit Data + Input Receive Data + 5.2.3 RS-485/422 Wiring Diagrams When connecting RS-485 or RS-422 devices in a multi-drop configuration, there should typically be...
  • Page 21 RediGate 400 Hardware Manual 81-0030-03 Rev. A Typical RS-485 and RS-422 connections are shown in the following figure. Multi-drop networks are designed to be wired in a daisy-chain arrangement as shown, rather than a star arrangement (multiple nodes connected to a single point). 4-wire RS-485/422 Device Connections Master Device Middle Device(s)

  • Page 22: Real-Time Clock

    RediGate 400 Hardware Manual 81-0030-03 Rev. A Real-time Clock The RediGate includes a real-time clock, which may be used in some software features, such as system log files. There is no battery backup for the real-time clock, so if the clock is important to a particular application, the time must be synchronized after power-up to a network time server with Network Time Protocol (NTP).

  • Page 23: Optional Redigate 400 Hardware

    RediGate 400 Hardware Manual 81-0030-03 Rev. A 6 Optional RediGate 400 Hardware Certain models of RediGate provide for optional hardware components. These optional components include: Additional Serial Ports – Additional four serial ports (3 RS-232, 1 RS-485). • Cellular Modem – An EVDO or GSM/HSPA modem for cellular network connection •...

  • Page 24: Cellular And Gps Antennas

    RediGate 400 Hardware Manual 81-0030-03 Rev. A 6.2.2 Cellular and GPS Antennas The RediGate with cellular modem and GPS requires an external cellular antenna and/or GPS antenna. The antenna should be chosen with the correct frequency band, connector, cable length, and appropriate mounting type.
  • Page 25 RediGate 400 Hardware Manual 81-0030-03 Rev. A Digital Inputs 8 opto-isolated digital inputs Number of inputs (provides 0-4MHz counter input as well as binary status, negative edge triggered, not clearable) Switching Voltage Range 10 V to 30 V Maximum Input Frequency 50 Hz 1000 V to field Isolation...

  • Page 26: Multi-I/O Wiring

    50-way DIN rail mountable screw termination block are supplied for easy access to field wiring. These accessories are identified with the following part numbers: Termination block – Elecsys stock code #15-2315-50 (such as Phoenix Contact p/n 2315201) 50-way cable – Elecsys stock code #47-0060-50 (such as L-COM p/n CSMN50MM-2.5)
  • Page 27 RediGate 400 Hardware Manual 81-0030-03 Rev. A DI 6 DI 7 DI 8 DI Common Analog Inputs AI Common AI 1 AI 2 AI 3 AI 4 AI 5 AI 6 AI 7 AI 8 AI 9 AI 10 AI 11 AI 12 AI 13 AI 14...

  • Page 28: Multi-I/O Software Access

    RediGate 400 Hardware Manual 81-0030-03 Rev. A Some typical wiring diagrams are shown below. Ensure that connections are made to the appropriate termination number for each input or output type, and that the configuration is set correctly for the board number and analog input type (see Multi-I/O Software Access).
  • Page 29 RediGate 400 Hardware Manual 81-0030-03 Rev. A The following screen captures are an example of the I/O connection in ISaGRAF when using the Multi-I/O board. Analog and digital input values are stored in the ISaGRAF RTU and must be polled into an RTDB using the Internal Channel configuration, so that data can be made available to other systems.

  • Page 30: Relay8/In8 Board

    RediGate 400 Hardware Manual 81-0030-03 Rev. A Relay8/IN8 Board Certain models of RediGate provide a digital I/O module, allowing the RediGate to be used for data acquisition from up to 8 digital inputs and 8 Form C relay outputs. The Relay8/IN8 module (Eurotech model AIM104-RLY8/IN8) is factory installed inside the RediGate.
  • Page 31 50-way DIN rail mountable screw termination block are supplied for easy access to field wiring. These accessories are identified with the following part numbers: Termination block – Elecsys stock code #15-2315-50 (such as Phoenix Contact p/n 2315201) 50-way cable – Elecsys stock code #47-0060-50 (such as L-COM p/n CSMN50MM-2.5)
  • Page 32 RediGate 400 Hardware Manual 81-0030-03 Rev. A 50-way 'D' 50-way screw termination (enclosure) 50-way 'D' cable (M-M) NOTE: When making connection to field I/O, note that the 50-way ‘D’ type connector on the rear of the RediGate 400 has a different pin numbering from the interconnecting cable and screw termination block.
  • Page 33 RediGate 400 Hardware Manual 81-0030-03 Rev. A Relay 5 Normally Open Relay 5 Normally Closed Relay 6 Common Relay 6 Normally Open Relay 6 Normally Closed Relay 7 Common Relay 7 Normally Open Relay 7 Normally Closed Relay 8 Common Relay 8 Normally Open Relay 8 Normally Closed (not connected)
  • Page 34 RediGate 400 Hardware Manual 81-0030-03 Rev. A The following screen captures are an example of the I/O connection in ISaGRAF when using the Relay8/IN8 board. Digital input and output values are stored in the ISaGRAF RTU and must be polled into an RTDB using the Internal Channel configuration, so that data can be made available to other systems.

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