SECTION I – OVERVIEW 1.1 INTRODUCTION The nVent RAYCHEM NGC-30 is a fully wired and tested control and monitoring system used with electric heat tracing. This manual provides information pertaining to the installation, operation, testing, adjustment, and maintenance of all components of the RAYCHEM NGC-30 System.
Procedures for installing the RAYCHEM NGC-30 are given in this section. If the shipment is incomplete, mechanically damaged, defective in any way, or does not pass the electrical performance tests, notify the nearest nVent representative.
Canadian Electrical Code. 2.5 MOUNTING PROCEDURES Each RAYCHEM NGC-30 panel includes a set of “As Built” drawings that have been engineered, designed, and drafted based upon the model number and any special requirements that were requested when ordering. The “As Built” drawings include an elevation/layout (with bill of materials) and schematics.
Load Power Line Power Terminal Blocks Terminal Blocks CTM– CT GF CT –L1 –T1 Heat trace cable –L2 –T2 * Reference panel drawing for terminal block number Fig. 2.3 Single pole and two pole circuit breaker wiring diagrams 6 | nVent.com...
Fig. 2.4 Typical RTD installation 2.6.5 CONNECTING THE RS-485 DEVICE NETWORK The NGC-UIT2 display is typically linked to a network of RAYCHEM NGC-30-CRMs/-CRMSs and optional nVent RAYCHEM RMM2s and PLIs. These are connected to the RAYCHEM NGC-UIT2 using an RS-485 communication cable (shielded, two conductor, twisted pair). The following illustration shows how the RS-485 network for the NGC-UIT2 system may be configured.
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NGC-30-CRM/-CRMS board in the RAYCHEM NGC-30 panel. To make this connection, a pre-wired terminal block has been provided in the RAYCHEM NGC-30 panel. Connect the RS-485 wire from the RMM2 to TB (per the panel drawing) while maintaining the correct polarity.
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NGC-UIT2 (NGC-UIT2-ORD-R) is used or the NGC-30 panel is wired to the NGC-UIT2 in another panel. Fig. 2.8 shows the wiring for the NGC-UIT2-ORD-R and Fig. 2.10 shows the wiring between a separate panel and the NGC-UIT2. nVent.com | 9...
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End of Line (EOL) Jumper If this device (NGC-30-CRM/-CRMS) is the first or last device in the RS-485 network, move the J1 jumper from terminals 2 & 3 to terminals 1 & 2. Fig. 2.9 Termination of RS-485 network for NGC-30-CRM/-CRMS 10 | nVent.com...
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– (–) RS-485 RS-485 RS-485 NGC-UIT2 NGC-30-CRM/-CRMS #1 NGC-30-CRM/-CRMS #8 RS-485 NGC-30 Panel #2 without UIT installed – – – – RS-485 RS-485 NGC-30-CRM/-CRMS #1 NGC-30-CRM/-CRMS #8 Fig. 2.10 RS-485 field wiring between two RAYCHEM NGC-30 panels nVent.com | 11...
Non-energized Energized without an alarm condition Energized with an alarm condition Fig. 2.12 Relays 2 and 3 wiring IMPORTANT: An energized relay with no alarm condition will change state with loss of power or an alarm condition. 12 | nVent.com...
50 feet. An RS-485 to RS-232 or RS-485 to USB converter may be required to make the connection to the user’s PC. NGC-30 Panel RS-485 Converter – – 9-pin male RS-485 9-pin female (–) To NGC-30-CRM/-CRMS * Reference panel drawing NGC-UIT2 for terminal block number Fig. 2.14 RS-485 connection nVent.com | 13...
NGC-UIT2. Once the NGC-UIT2 has booted up to the Main screen, Go to the Network | Device Screen and press “Update Network.” Confirm all NGC-30-CRM s/ -CRMSs, RTDs, and/or RMM2s and PLI modules have been scanned into the Network database. 14 | nVent.com...
SECTION 3 – RAYCHEM NGC-30 COMPONENTS AND OPERATION The RAYCHEM NGC-30 heat-trace system is comprised of a number of modular components, allowing the ultimate in design flexibility. This section describes the NGC-30 control and monitoring components (excluding the optional distribution section). Appendix B, C, and D includes the specifications for these components.
NGC-UIT2-EX Reset Front view USB device port (not used) Open Collector Outputs Side view Side view Ethernet RS-485 2 RS-485 1 Debug Port (not used) Bottom view Fig. 3.2 NGC-UIT2-EX touch-screen display, controls, and connections 16 | nVent.com...
3.1.4 NGC-UIT2-EX RESET SWITCH The reset switch is located on the side of the NGC-UIT2-EX panel. A pointed object is required to press the restart switch and restart the UIT2 software. Reset Fig. 3.3 Reset switch nVent.com | 17...
The optional voltage sensor can monitor 80–290 Vac. This voltage sensor connects to one of the five line current/ground-fault inputs of the NGC-30-CRM/-CRMS (IMPORTANT: By using the optional voltage sensors, the NGC-30-CRM/-CRMS board looses one circuit). Fig. 3.7 NGC-30 voltage monitoring module nVent.com | 19...
The RMM2 can be installed in the RAYCHEM NGC-30 enclosure or can be located in the field to reduce RTD field wiring.The RAYCHEM NGC-30 system supports 260 temperature inputs via the CRM/CRMs boards. Sixteen (16) RMM2s can be connected via a single, twisted pair RS-485 cable to provide up to 128 additional RTD inputs into the RAYCHEM NGC-30 system.
PLI modules, CRM or RMM are assigned the same address, communication faults will result. The PLI module switch setting can be set from 1-99. H N/H G Norm Mixed Fig. 3.11 PLI module rotary switch nVent.com | 21...
DI Wiring: Output: min 12V @ 10mA ADDR DI -1 DI -2 DI -3 DI -4 DI -5 DI -6 DI -7 DI -8 DI -9 DI -10 DI -11 DI -12 Fig. 3.13 RMM-DI Front view 22 | nVent.com...
Front End Filter – 480 V FEF-480 V 922847-000 Front End Filter – 600 V FEF-600 V P000000312 PLI Module 488323-000 RTD lead wire, per 1000 ft reel MONI-RTD-WIRE 962661-000 RS-485 comm. wire, per 1000 ft reel MONI-RS485-WIRE 549097-000 nVent.com | 23...
SSR: On/Off, Ambient on/off, PASC (proportional ambient sensing control), Proportional (includes soft start for all SSR control modes) Control range –99°F to 900°F (–73°C to 482°C) Dead band 1°F to 50°F (1°C to 50°C) (On/Off control only) 24 | nVent.com...
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100 – 277 Vac supply voltage to heat-tracing (IMPORTANT: Requires the loss of one circuit) Temperature Sensor Inputs Monitoring RAYCHEM NGC-30 system can monitor up to 1040 (260 x 4) temperatures Quantity per circuit Up to four temperature inputs can be assigned to one circuit Temperature sources...
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NGC-UIT2-ORD-R Area Classification: Nonhazardous (Unclassified) Locations The NGC-UIT2-ORD-R must be installed in a nonhazardous, indoor or outdoor location. The NGC-UIT2-ORD-R connects to RAYCHEM NGC-30 panels using RS-485 communications wiring. Usage: TYPE 4 (indoors or outdoors) Connection Terminals Heating cable output Screw terminals, 20–6 AWG...
4000 ft. Quality Up to 52* NGC-30-CRM/-CRMS may be connected to one NGC-UIT2 Up to 16 NGC-30-CRM/-CRMS may be connected to one 200N Connection Terminals Power supply/pilot relay/RTD/ 18–12 AWG (0.8 - 3.3 mm comm port (RS485) nVent.com | 27...
Field RS-485 #1 2-wire isolated, 9 pin D sub male Data rate Data Rate To 9600 baud 10/100 Base-T Ethernet port with Link and Activity Status LEDs USB Ports USB 2.0 Host port Type A receptacle (X2) 28 | nVent.com...
Area of use Hazardous area when mounted in Ex-d enclosure RMM-DI panel mount, safe area Approval (Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus) For other countries contact your local nVent representative. Ambient operating temperature range –40°C to +60°C Ambient storage temperature range –51°C to +60°C Relative humidity Max.
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