AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION................... 3 CONNECTION SYSTEM AND STATUS LED ............5 COM1 RS-232........................ 5 COM2 RS-485........................ 6 1.2.1 End of Line Resistors....................... 6 COM3 ARCNET RS-485....................7 1.3.1 End of Line Resistors....................... 7 COM3 ETHERNET TCP/IP.
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AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE PARAMETER CONFIGURATION OF OPTIMUS PROTOCOL......35 ....................35 ENERAL PARAMETERS ..................... 35 UBLIC ADDRESS GROUPS ................36 SSIGNMENT OF GROUPS TO ZONES CONFIGURATION OF THE ETHERNET PORT............ 39 ..........40 ONFIGURATION OF THE MOXA ORT MICRO SERVER 6.1.1...
AE/SA-IDC and AE/SA-GAT Communication Interface are multifunction and multiprotocol equipments that can be customized to operate in different operation modes. Designed by Aguilera Electrónica to allow the integration of the Algorithmic System equipments with different communication protocols by other manufacturers.
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AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 1 CONNECTION SYSTEM AND STATUS LED. AE/SA-IDC Communication Interface is equipped with the following connectors: AE/SA-GAT is equipped with the following connectors: 1.1 COM1 RS-232. It has a DB9 connector with the following pin assignment: •...
AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 1.2 COM2 RS-485. It has connection terminals up to 4mm Ø, with the following assignment: Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Common • It has two status-indicator LEDs LEDs: • Yellow reception. • transmission. 1.2.1 END OF LINE RESISTORS.
AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 1.3 COM3 ARCNET RS-485. Only available in the model AE/SA-IDC, it has connection terminals up to 4 mmØ, with the following assignment: Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Common This port is exclusively to be used by Aguilera Electrónica protocol, for connections of AE2NET networked equipments using an ARCNET network on RS-485.
AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 1.4 COM3 ETHERNET TCP/IP. Only available in the model AE/SA-GAT, the connection is carried out through a 8-pin RJ-45 connector. Left LED Right LED Connection Activity Colour Meaning Colour Meaning without connection Without activity Orange 10 Mbps...
AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 2 CUSTOMIZATION OF THE EQUIPMENT. Customization of the Communication Interface is carried out through the programme “Interface Customizer” (AGE42IDC). 2.1 PORT SELECTION. After running the application, the following window is shown where we will select the communication port we are going to use for communication with the Communication Interface and then press the button “Next”.
AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 2.2 EQUIPMENT DETECTION. In this step the programme tries to communicate with the AE/SA-IDC or AE/SA-GAT communication Interface through the communication port selected in the previous step. Steps to be followed are shown on the screen.
In this step, the programme shows the currently configured work mode in the equipment, allowing us to leave it or select another of the modes available. Operation modes available change depending on the type of Communication Interface, AE/SA-IDC or AE/SA-GAT.
AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 2.4 ORIGIN OF THE DATA. The customizer programme allows us to choose the origin of the data to be used in order to carry out the equipment customization. • Editing a new customization initialized with default values, according to the work mode selected.
AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 2.5 COMMUNICATION SUPERVISION. Algorithmic central units with firmware version v3.0 and higher are provided with a supervision device allowing for failure signalization in the communications with third-party equipments. As a general rule, enabling this option is recommendable as any failure in the communications between the Interface and the integration equipment will be reported to the central unit to be properly signalized.
This operation mode is only available in the model AE/SA-IDC. Parameters necessary for the Aguilera work mode will be configured in this window. Address. It is the address the IDC will answer to in the network ARCNET. Range [1..31].
AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 2.6.2 MODBUS/RTU. Parameters necessary for the Modbus/RTU work mode will be configured in this window. Address: It is the address the interface will answer to in the network Modbus. Range [1..255] COM1 (RS-232) Port. By default, this is the default port for the interface to communicate with the central unit.
AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 2.6.3 MODBUS/TCP. This operation mode is only available in the model AE/SA-GAT. Parameters necessary for the Modbus/TCP work mode will be configured in this window. Address. It is the address the GAT will answer to in the network Modbus. Range [1..255] Port.
AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 2.6.4 N2 PROTOCOL. Parameters necessary for the work mode of the N2 Protocol will be configured in this window. Address: It is the address the interface in the N2 network will answer to Range [1..255] Port COM1 (RS-232). This is the default port for the interface to communicate with the central unit.
AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 2.6.5 ESPA 4.4.4. Parameters necessary for the work mode of the ESPA 4.4.4 Protocol will be configured in this window. Port COM1 (RS-232). This is the default port for the interface to communicate with the central unit.
AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 2.6.6 OPTIMUS. This operation mode is only available in the model AE/SA-GAT. Parameters necessary for the work mode of the OPTIMUS Protocol will be configured in this window. Port. This is the default port for the GAT to communicate with the central unit. It should be configured in the same way and with the same parameters as the port of the central unit to be connected.
AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 2.6.7 GATEWAY. This operation mode is only available in the model AE/SA-GAT. Parameters necessary for the GATEWAY work mode will be configured in this window providing the central unit with TCP/IP connectivity. Address. No use at present.
The error message could also be produced if the Interface hardware version is not compatible with the customization. Please, contact Aguilera Electrónica for the hardware updating. If the process finishes successfully, verifying its writing to check if it is correct, the following confirmation window is shown.
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AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE In both cases, we exit the programme by pressing the “Finish” button. Ae-man-817-0.0 v2.3 AGUILERA ELECTRONICA...
1.0 of the Interface will be applied. For further information, please consult the implementation manual of Modbus protocol in the AE/SA-IDC y AE/SA-GAT Communication Interface equipments reference Ae-man-327-0.0 3.1 DISCRETE INPUTS. (DISCRETE INPUTS). It allows to define the base Address of the table as well as the status that we want to be available for the master Modbus equipment.
AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 3.3 INPUT REGISTERS (INPUT REGISTERS). It allows to define the different types of registers, organized in pages according to the type With the option “By default” default values are established. 3.3.1 LIMITS. It allows to define the base address of the table of customization limits as well as registers we want to be available for the master Modbus equipment.
AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE The sub-table address may be adjacent to the limit sub-table or an absolute address can be indicated. In such case, addresses for each register are automatically updated. To allow compatibility with installations with equipments with firmware series 1, absolute address “20”...
AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 3.3.4 SYSTEM ZONE. It allows to define the base address of the sub-table of registers of the system zone, as well as registers we want to be available for the master Modbus equipment. The sub-table address may be adjacent to the sub-table of general counters of zones or an absolute address can be indicated.
AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 3.3.6 ZONE STATUS. It allows to define the base address of the sub-table of registers of the zone status, as well as the number of registers we want to be available for the master Modbus equipment.
AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE Any address can be customized, but the absolute address “0” should be assigned to allow the compatibility with installations with equipments with firmware series 1. 3.4.2 RESETTING. It allows to define the base address of the sub-table of resetting, as well as the registers we want to be available for the master Modbus equipment.
AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE The sub-table address may be adjacent to the sub-table of resetting or an absolute address can be indicated. In such case, addresses for each register are automatically updated. To allow compatibility with installations with equipments with firmware series 1, absolute address “1000”...
AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 3.6 REPORTED STATUS. It allows to define which status are sent for each register, if they can be multiple or single and, in this case, the value to be taken. Once parameters have been configured, the file is saved and recorded in the communication interface.
AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE PARAMETER CONFIGURATION OF ESPA 4.4.4 PROTOCOL If in the operation mode the ESPA 4.4.4 work mode has been configured, it is necessary to configure some parameters for the correct interpretation and implementation of the protocol. By default, some default values are applied and modification will only be necessary if needed to be adapted to the implementation carried out by the system integrator.
AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 4.2 ALARM. It allows to define the Alarm messages, pagers or group of pagers that will receive them and the number of alert tones. 4 different types of alarm messages can be received, which can be activated according to the needs and whose content may be edited.
AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE • Number of zone, composed of from 1 to 4 digits. This field can only be added once in each message, it cannot be selected again once used. • Name of zone, composed of from 1 to 32 characters. This field can only be added once in each message, it cannot be selected again once used.
AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 4.4 FAILURE. It allows to define the Failure messages, pagers or pager groups that will receive them and the number of alert tones. 4 different types of failure messages can be received, which can be activated according to the needs and whose content may be edited.
AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 5 CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS OF THE OPTIMUS PROTOCOL. If in the operation mode the OPTIMUS work mode has been configured, it is necessary to configure some parameters for the correct interpretation and implementation of the protocol. By default, some default values are applied and modification will only be necessary if needed to be adapted to the implementation carried out by the system integrator.
AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE By pressing the “Predetermined” button the name is automatically assigned to the groups enabled. 5.3 ASSIGNMENT OF GROUPS TO ZONES. In this step, we should associate each zone of the algorithmic central unit to a specific public address group.
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AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE The window allows to select many zones and assign them to the currently selected group in one single operation. Press the “Next” button once zones have been assigned to their corresponding public address groups, Ae-man-817-0.0 v2.3...
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AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 6 CONFIGURATION OF THE ETHERNET PORT. AE/SA-GAT communication interface is equipped with an Ethernet TCP/IP Port, and can use a 10/100 Ethernet MiiNePort E1 by Moxa or XPort by Lantronix transceiver. The model used is specified on the equipment outer label.
AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 6.1 CONFIGURATION OF THE MOXA MIINEPORT MICRO SERVER. The way to perform the configuration of the Moxa MiiNePort E1 micro server and applications needed for its correct operation are described in the section below. If the interface AE/SA-GAT is equipped with a Lantronix XPort micro server, please refer to section 6.2.
AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE • Data shown on the LAN1 IP Address corresponds to the present IP Address of the AE/SA-GAT Interface. Double-click the device to enter in the configuration window through the web browser installed in the PC. It is also possible to search all devices connected to the Ethernet network where we are connected to.
AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 6.1.2.1 NETWORK CONFIGURATION. Firstly, information corresponding to “Basic Settings” should be expanded by clicking on the folder on the left panel. We will access the configuration page of the network parameters of the equipment by selecting the “Network Settings”...
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AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE • Serial Parameters Baud Rate: 57600 Data bits: Stop bits: Parity: None Flow control: None FIFO: Enable This serial Port is an internal Port of the micro server equipment. There is no relationship with the...
AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 6.1.2.3 OPERATION MODES The mode needed for operating correctly should be selected according to the work mode selected on the AE/SA-GAT Interface through the AGE42IDC programme. These are the possible configurations: AE/SA-GAT work mode Micro server operation mode...
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AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE Next, press “Advanced settings” to modify some parameters ensuring that they correspond with the ones of the image. If any data has been modified, press “Submit” and then “Back” to continue with the parameter modification. Ae-man-817-0.0 v2.3...
AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 6.1.2.3.2 TCP C LIENT This operation mode should be programmed for the AE/SA-GAT operation in OPTIMUS mode. Select the “Operation Modes” option on the left panel and the following screen will be shown which can be enlarged by pressing “Advanced settings”.
AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 6.1.2.4 SAVING DATA AND START Once the micro sever configuration has finished, configuration data should be saved and the equipment restarted. Select “Save and Restart” on the left panel for changes to take effect. The following message will be shown: Click on “Restart”...
AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 6.2 CONFIGURATION OF THE LANTRONIX XPORT MICRO SERVER. The way to carry out the configuration of the Lantronix XPort micro server and applications required are described in this present section. If the AE/SA-GAT Interface is equipped with a Moxa MiiNePort E1 micro server, please consult section 6.1.
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AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE For the application correct operation, the PC firewall being executed may be temporally disconnected. Once the Device Installer application has been installed, the following steps should be observed: • Feed the AE/SA-GAT equipment. Check that 3.3V and 5V power LEDs are illuminated.
AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE It is also possible to search all devices connected to the Ethernet network where we are connected to. This is very useful in installations where there are two or more equipments connected. 6.2.2 ASSIGNMENT OF AN IP ADDRESS.
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AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE • Enter the values for the IP address, Subnet mask and Default Gateway fields. These values should be provided by the network administrator where the AE/SA-GAT will be installed for ensuring the correct operation and prevent from address conflict with other equipments. Press “Next”...
AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE A communication operation test may be carried out with the following procedure: • Select the device from the list of the main window, and then select the “Ping” option from the “Tools” menu. You can also access by pressing the “F4” key. A window showing the IP Address of the device selected is opened.
AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE When pressing “Accept” the following screen will be shown. 6.2.3.1 ETWORK CONFIGURATION NETWORK By selecting the “Network” option on the left panel, we will access the page of network parameter configuration of the equipment. Ae-man-817-0.0 v2.3...
AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE The IP Address for the equipment should be entered in this page as well as the network mask. The rest of parameters are not usually necessary but it is appropriate to confirm it with the network administrator where the Communication Interface is going to be installed.
AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE • Channel 1. Port settings Protocol: RS-232 Flow control: None Baud Rate: 57600 Data bits: Parity: None Stop bits: FIFO: Enable This serial Port is an internal Port of the micro server equipment. It has no relationship with the serial...
AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE MODBUS/TCP TCP Passive Connection OPTIMUS TCP Active Connection GATEWAY TCP Passive Connection 6.2.3.3.1 TCP P ASSIVE ONNECTION This operation mode should be programmed for the AE/SA-GAT operation in MODBUS/TCP and GATEWAY mode. This is the default programmed mode.
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AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE Remote Host : 0.0.0.0 The rest of parameters as shown on the screen. If data has been needed to be modified, press the “OK” button. The text “Done” will be shown for a few seconds. Press “Apply Settings” when finishing for modifications to take effect.
AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 6.2.3.3.2 TCP A CTIVE ONNECTION This operation mode should be programmed for the operation of AE/SA-GAT in OPTIMUS mode. The following screen will be shown when selecting the “Channel 1 - Connection” option on the left panel.
AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 6.2.3.4 AVING DATA AND RESETTING Once the micro server configuration has finished, it is necessary to save the configuration data and restart the equipment. Select “Apply Settings” on the left panel for modifications to take effect. The following message will be...
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AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 7 CONNECTION EXAMPLES AGUILERA ELECTRONICA AE2NET NETWORK CONNECTION EXAMPLE THROUGH RS-232 SERIAL PORT RED AE2NET DE AGUILERA ELECTRONICA PUERTO COM SERIE RS-232 COM1 Max.12m Interface AE2NET AE/SA-IDC ORDENADOR DE CONTROL AGUILERA ELECTRONICA CONNECTION EXAMPLE THROUGH RS-485 SERIAL PORT...
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AE/SA-IDC AE/SA-GAT COMMUNICATION INTERFACE CENTRAL ALGORITMICA AE/SA-CX CONECTAR EL CABLE DEL INTERFACE AE/SA-IDC EN EL COM1 O EN EL COM2 DE LA CENTRAL DEPENDIENDO DE LA PERSONALIZACION DE LA MISMA COM 3 ARCNET COM 1 RS-232 COM 2 RS-485 EQUIPO DE CONTROL...
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CONECTAR EL CABLE DEL INTERFACE AE/SA-IDC EN EL COM 1 O EN EL COM 2 DE LA CENTRAL DEPENDIENDO DE LA PERSONALIZACIÓN DE LA MISMA (CONNECT THE CABLE OF THE AE/SA-IDC INTERFACE IN THE COM 1 OR COM 2 OF THE...
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