For information about how to program the RAYCHEM NGC-30, see the RAYCHEM NGC-30 Programming Guide (H58186) A typical RAYCHEM NGC-30 is made up of at least a nVent RAYCHEM User Interface Terminal (NGC-UIT), one Card Rack (NGC-30-CR), one Card Rack Module with connectors (NGC-30-CRM or NGC-30-CRMS), and one Current Transformer Module (NGC-30-CTM).
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 nVent RAYCHEM NGC-UIT display is typically linked to a network of RAYCHEM NGC-30-CRMs/- CRMSs and optional RMM2s and PLIs. These are connected to the RAYCHEM NGC-UIT using an RS-485 communication cable (shielded, two conductor, twisted pair).
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Fig. 2.5 RS-485 network configuration for the NGC-UIT system In order for the nVent RAYCHEM RS-485 network to work properly, you must enable the termination resistor for the first and last device. The devices shown in gray in Fig. 2.5 represent the devices for which you must enable the termination resistors.
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Optional RMM2 Installed in the Field Refer to the nVent RAYCHEM RMM2 Installation Instructions (H56848) for field installation instructions. You must connect a RS-485 connection from the RMM2 to an open nVent RAYCHEM RS-485 connector on the NGC-30-CRM/-CRMS board in the RAYCHEM NGC-30 panel.
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Fig. 2.7 PLI RS-485 panel wiring and termination jumper setting NGC-UIT Installation The nVent RAYCHEM NGC-UIT-ORD and NGC-UIT-OUT will come pre-wired into any NGC-30 panel. Exceptions exist when a remote mount NGC-UIT (NGC-UIT-ORD-12) is used or the NGC-30 panel is wired to the NGC-UIT in another panel. Fig. 2.8 shows the wiring for the NGC-30-ORD-12 and Fig.
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#1 and in panel #2. Connect the RS-485 wire from TB* in panel #1 and the other end to TB* in panel #2 maintaining the correct polarity. nVent.com | 11...
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 2.7 CONNECTIONS FOR REMOTE ANNUNCIATION Relay 1 on the NGC-UIT has been factory-configured and wired for “Any Alarms” unless otherwise specified. It is powered by 120 Vac and will energize a light on the front of the panel if any alarm occurs.
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UIT-R3-NC UIT-R3-NC UIT-R3-NC * Reference panel drawing for terminal block number Fig. 2.12 Relays 2 and 3 wiring Note: An energized relay with no alarm condition will change state with loss of power or an alarm condition. nVent.com | 13...
* Reference panel drawing NGC-UIT for terminal block number Fig. 2.14 RS-485 connection 2.8.3 ETHERNET CONNECTIONS The Ethernet port can be used to connect multiple NGC-UIT units to a host computer by connecting to the user’s LAN system. 14 | nVent.com...
NGC-UIT. Once the NGC-UIT 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. nVent.com | 15...
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.
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Status Reset Front view TERM R-Field TERM R-Remote Not to scale Side view 10/100 Ethernet RS-232 (DCE) Relay 1 Relay 2 Relay 3 Local Field Remote Bottom view Fig. 3.1 NGC-UIT touch-screen display, controls, and connections nVent.com | 17...
3.1.5 NGC-UIT RESET SWITCH The reset switch is located on the side of the NGC-UIT panel. A pointed object is required to press the restart switch and restart the UIT software. Status Status Status Reset Reset Fig. 3.2 Reset switch 18 | nVent.com...
12 Vdc Inputs (2x) Address Switches Fig. 3.4 NGC-30-CRM/-CRMS Board l Layout Each NGC-30-CRM/-CRMS has a cluster of nine LED lights to advise the status of the board. Number 3 in Fig. 3.4 shows the location of the LED lights. nVent.com | 19...
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 (Note: By using the optional voltage sensors, the NGC-30-CRM/-CRMS board looses one circuit). Fig. 3.6 NGC-30 voltage monitoring module 20 | nVent.com...
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.
The PLI module switch setting can be set from 1-99 Note: S1 switch is the one digit (0-9) and the S2 switch is the ten digit (0-9) RS-485 connections – – H N/H G Norm Mixed Fig. 3.10 PLI module rotary switch 22 | nVent.com...
–40°F to 167°F (–40°C to 75°C) Relative humidity 0% to 90%, noncondensing Control Control points The RAYCHEM NGC-30 system can control up to 260 circuits. Relay types 3-pole, electromechanical (EMR versions) 1-, 2-, or 3-pole solid-state relays (SSR versions) Voltage, maximum...
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Up to 4 inputs per circuit: One input standard per control point. Up to 3 additional RTDs can be assigned to each circuit. Monitoring RAYCHEM NGC-30 system can monitor up to 1040 (260 x 4) temperatures Temperature sources Hard-wired, RMM2, PLI module Quantities...
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14–4 AWG ground bar RTD / alarm / communications 28–12 AWG spring clamp terminals Distribution (for RAYCHEM NGC-30 EMR only) Load power 120 / 208 / 240 / 277 / 347 / 480 / 600 Vac US (United States country code in ordering details):...
*Note: May require an RS-485 repeater if communication length is greater than 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 - 3.3mm comm port (RS485) nVent.com | 27...
Three LEDs showing the ON/OFF Status for each relay, LED ON indicates relay is energized Field Transmit and Receive activity Local/remote Transmit and Receive activity USB host Three colors showing status: USB key fault Green USB key inserted Yellow USB in use 28 | nVent.com...
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Display LCD is a 6.5 inch QVGA, color TFT transflective device with integral CCFL backlight. (For use indoors or when protected from direct sunlight) Touch screen 4-wire resistive touch-screen interface for user entry. Usable with gloved fingers nVent.com | 29...
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