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ioPAC 5500 Hardware User's Manual
Edition 2.0, June 2017
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  • Page 1 ioPAC 5500 Hardware User’s Manual Edition 2.0, June 2017 www.moxa.com/product © 2017 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 ioPAC 5500 Hardware User’s Manual The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with the terms of that agreement. Copyright Notice © 2017 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks The MOXA logo is a registered trademark of Moxa Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ............................1-1 Overview ............................1-2 Package Checklist ..........................1-2 Appearance and Dimensions ........................ 1-3 Appearance ..........................1-3 Dimensions..........................1-4 Hardware Block Diagrams ........................1-4 ioPAC 5500 RTU Controller Block Diagram ..................1-4 Product Hardware Specifications ......................1-6 Product Selection Guide .......................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction The following topics are covered in this chapter:  Overview  Package Checklist  Appearance and Dimensions  Appearance  Dimensions  Hardware Block Diagrams  ioPAC 5500 RTU Controller Block Diagram  Product Hardware Specifications  Product Selection Guide ...

  • Page 6: Overview

    1 Division 2 certification, two 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports with two MACs (Port Trunking ready), and two 3-in-1 serial ports. With Moxa's Active OPC Server and DA-Center, the ioPAC 5500 series provides a comprehensive solution for data acquisition and control applications in harsh environments.

  • Page 7: Appearance And Dimensions

    ioPAC 5500 Hardware Introduction Appearance and Dimensions Appearance The following figures depict ioPAC 5500 RTU controller. Front View Top View...

  • Page 8: Dimensions

    ioPAC 5500 Hardware Introduction Dimensions Unit: mm (inch) Hardware Block Diagrams ioPAC 5500 RTU Controller Block Diagram CPU Board...
  • Page 9 ioPAC 5500 Hardware Introduction I/O Board 3G Board...

  • Page 10: Product Hardware Specifications

    ioPAC 5500 Hardware Introduction Product Hardware Specifications Product Selection Guide Model Name Description ioPAC 5542-C-T RTU controller, 8AIs, 8 DIs, 8DIOs, C/C++, -40 to 75°C operating temperature ioPAC 5542-HSPA-C-T RTU controller with HSPA module, 8AIs, 8 DIs, 8DIOs, C/C++, -30 to 75°C operating temperature ioPAC 5542-IEC-T RTU controller, 8AIs, 8 DIs, 8DIOs, IEC 61131-3, -40 to 75°C operating...
  • Page 11 ioPAC 5500 Hardware Introduction Serial Communication Parameters Parity: None, Even, Odd Data Bits: 7, 8 Stop Bits: 1, 2 Flow Control: RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF Baudrate: 300 bps to 921.6 kbps Serial Signals RS-232: TxD, RxD, DTR, DSR, RTS, CTS, DCD, GND, RI RS-422: Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND RS-485-4w: Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND RS-485-2w: Data+, Data-, GND...
  • Page 12 ioPAC 5500 Hardware Introduction Software Characteristics Automation Languages: C/C++, IEC 61131-3 Protocols: Modbus TCP/RTU (master/slave), SNMP TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, BOOTP, SNTP, SMTP Power Requirements Power Input: • ioPAC 5542-HSPA series: 305 mA @ 24 VDC • ioPAC 5542 series: 264 mA @ 24 VDC Physical Characteristics Housing: Aluminum Dimensions: 90.05 x 135 x 105.4 mm (3.55 x 5.32 x 4.15 in)

  • Page 13: Installation

    Installation This chapter includes instructions on how to install the ioPAC 5500. The following topics are covered in this chapter:  Basic Installation  DIN Rail Installation Procedure  Configuring the Power  Powering on the ioPAC Controller  Grounding the ioPAC ...

  • Page 14: Basic Installation

    ioPAC 5500 Hardware Installation Basic Installation DIN Rail Installation Procedure Installing the ioPAC 5500 on a DIN Rail The DIN rail attachment plate should already be fixed to the back panel of the ioPAC 5500 when you take it out of the box.

  • Page 15: Configuring The Power

    ioPAC 5500 Hardware Installation Configuring the Power Powering on the ioPAC Controller The ioPAC controller can receive power from a 9 to 48 VDC power. Input power is applied to the positive (V1+, V2+) and negative (V1-, V2-) terminals on the connector.

  • Page 16: Installing A Microsd Card

    ioPAC 5500 Hardware Installation Installing a microSD Card The ioPAC is equipped with one slot for a microSD card. The card reader slot is located inside the ioPAC device, so you will need to unscrew and remove the card cover to install your microSD card. When inserting a microSD card, remember to keep the front edge of the card facing down.

  • Page 17: Iopac 5500 Led Indicators

    ioPAC 5500 Hardware Installation ioPAC 5500 LED Indicators There are 9 LEDs on the ioPAC controller. Category Label Usage System Power On: Power On Off: Power Off System (Kernel) Green: System Ready Ready Blinking Green: System is booting up System Red: System error, firmware upgrade, or reset procedure underway Blinking Red: Factory reset triggered...

  • Page 18: System Leds

    ioPAC 5500 Hardware Installation System LEDs PWR (Power LED) The Power (PWR) LED indicates the status of the system power. When the system is on, this LED will turn green, and when the system power is off this LED will be off. RDY (Ready LED) The Ready (RDY) LED indicates the status of the system’s kernel.

  • Page 19: The Toggle Switch

    ioPAC 5500 Hardware Installation The Toggle Switch The toggle switch functions differently depending on the programming language set your ioPAC model is configured for. In IEC-61131-3 Models For IEC-61131-3 models, the toggle switch is a simple run/stop switch for IEC programs.

  • Page 20: Pin Assignment And I/O Wiring Guide

    ioPAC 5500 Hardware Installation Pin assignment and I/O wiring guide The following is the ioPAC 5542 RTU controller’s pin assignment and I/O wiring guide. Pin Assignment Name Description Name Description COM0 COM of DI0, DI2, DI4, COM1 COM of DI1, DI3, DI5, and and DI6 Digital Input Channel 0 Digital Input Channel 1...

  • Page 21: Analog Input (Current)

    ioPAC 5500 Hardware Installation Digital Input Digital Output Analog Input Analog Input (Voltage) (Current)

  • Page 22: Installing A Sim Card

    ioPAC 5500 Hardware Installation Installing a SIM card ioPAC 5542-HSPA controller supports cellular network function. user can unscrew and remove the SIM card cover to insert the SIM card. Follow these steps to remove or install a SIM card: 1. Remove the screw holding the card cover in place. 2.

  • Page 23: Serial Connectivity

    ioPAC 5500 Hardware Installation RJ45 Connector Pin Assignment Contact Media Direct Interface Signal Tx + (transmit) Tx - (transmit) Rx + (receive) Not used Not used Rx - (receive) Not used Not used Port Trunking The ioPAC 5500 RTU controller has a Port Trunking function (active backup mode) that can convert two LAN-port IP addresses into one virtual IP address for easy SCADA integration and Ethernet redundancy.

  • Page 24: Serial Console (Debug Port)

    ioPAC 5500 Hardware Installation Serial Console (Debug Port) The serial console gives users a convenient way of connecting to the RTU controllers. This method is particularly useful when using the computer for the first time. The serial console is also effective for connecting the Moxa RTU controllers when you do not know target network settings and IP addresses.

  • Page 25: Battery

    ioPAC 5500 Hardware Installation 5. Specify which COM port is connecting to the Moxa RTU, and use the following configuration settings: 115200, 8, none, 1. 6. Click on the Terminal tab and configure the Terminal Type to VT100. Click OK to proceed. 7.
  • Page 26 ioPAC 5500 Hardware Installation Caution Do NOT attempt to replace the battery. Contact your local dealer for replacement assistance. 2-14...

  • Page 27: The Rtuxpress Utility

    The RTUxpress Utility In this chapter, we introduce Moxa’s RTUxpress Utility. The ioPAC Series can be managed and configured over an Ethernet using RTUxpress, which provides easy access to all status information and ready-to-run service settings. The following topics are covered in this chapter: ...

  • Page 28: Rtuxpress Introduction

    ioPAC 5500 Hardware The RTUxpress Utility RTUxpress Introduction Moxa RTUxpress is a user-friendly and intuitive offline configuration tool for configuring Moxa’s ioPAC Programmable Controllers. RTUxpress is provided free of charge, and can be upgraded for free when future upgrades become available. RTUxpress has a user-friendly interface for device setup, tag management, and service configuration.

  • Page 29: Quick Start

    ioPAC 5500 Hardware The RTUxpress Utility Quick Start When you start RTUxpress, click on New Project, Open Project, or Help, located at the bottom of RTU Quick Start window. If do not want the Quick Start window to appear the next time you log in, select the Do not show this Quick Start again checkbox before proceeding.
  • Page 30 ioPAC 5500 Hardware The RTUxpress Utility The New CPU and Power Modules dialog allows you to specify the characteristics of the backplane module you are using. • Select the number of slots from the No. of Slots dropdown box. Three models are supported: 5 slots, 9 slots, 12 slots. Select the CPU model you are using from the CPU module dropdown box.
  • Page 31 ioPAC 5500 Hardware The RTUxpress Utility Help Click the Help button to open the RTUxpress help utility, and then select a help topic from the left menu. Exit Click the Exit icon to close the RTUxpress utility.

  • Page 32: User Interface

    ioPAC 5500 Hardware The RTUxpress Utility User Interface The RTUxpress interface is divided into six main areas: • Menu bar • Tool bar • Device configuration options • Service configuration options • Settings panel • Log message panel Menu Bar Tool Bar Settings Page Device and Service...
  • Page 33 ioPAC 5500 Hardware The RTUxpress Utility Menu Bar File: The following options are available under the File menu item: • New Project: Create a new RTUxpress project • Open Project: Open an existing RTUxpress project • Save Project: Save the RTUxpress project that is currently opened •...
  • Page 34 ioPAC 5500 Hardware The RTUxpress Utility • Change CPU/Power Module: Change the CPU, Power, backplane settings for the RTUxpress project • Device Information: Get the device information for a particular device NOTE A username and password are required to retrieve device information. the default Username/Password is moxa/moxa for the ioPAC 8600-CPU30 series and root/root for other ioPAC series products.
  • Page 35 ioPAC 5500 Hardware The RTUxpress Utility • Time Sync: Synchronize the device time with the PC’s time, or set the time manually • Modify Password: Modify the administrator password...
  • Page 36 ioPAC 5500 Hardware The RTUxpress Utility • Reboot Device: Reboot the ioPAC Programmable Controller 3-10...
  • Page 37 ioPAC 5500 Hardware The RTUxpress Utility • Firmware Update: Upgrade the ioPAC Programmable Controller’s firmware • Factory Reset: Reset all settings and configurations to default settings IEC 61131-3 Setting: a. Resource information: Indicates how many resources are supported by the ioPAC and whether or not the resources are running.
  • Page 38 ioPAC 5500 Hardware The RTUxpress Utility • Online System Log: Users can change the system log settings online. NOTE Enabling the log will affect device performance. However, we recommend enabling it so that runtime details will be logged when the ioPAC experiences unexpected errors. •...
  • Page 39 ioPAC 5500 Hardware The RTUxpress Utility Step 2: When the Log in window appears, enter the user name and password to log in. RTUxpress will open PuTTY to establish an SSH connection between the ioPAC and the PC. Step 3: When a connection has been established, the slot and API information will be displayed in the PuTTY window.
  • Page 40 ioPAC 5500 Hardware The RTUxpress Utility Options: • Preferences: Allows you to configure the preferences shown below • Network Interface: Allows you to select the network interface Help: • View Help: Opens the RTUxpress.chm help utility • Moxa ioPAC ISaGRAF Reference Manuals: Opens the Moxa_ioPAC_ISaGRAF.chm utility •...
  • Page 41 ioPAC 5500 Hardware The RTUxpress Utility Tool Bar New Project: Create a new RTUxpress project Open Project: Open an existing RTUxpress project Save Project: Save a currently opened RTUxpress project Add Module: Add an ioPAC I/O module Delete Module: Delete an ioPAC I/O module Device Information: Get device information Time Sync: Device time synchronization Export Configuration to ioPAC: Export a configuration file to the ioPAC Programmable controller...

  • Page 42: Device And Service Configuration

    ioPAC 5500 Hardware The RTUxpress Utility Device and Service Configuration Device Configuration is to configure ioPAC Programmable Controller settings and resources. You can configure the LAN, IO, an serial settings in the device’s configuration section. Since the product has a modular design, a module’s function settings will appear once the module has been added to the device.

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