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Ascon Tecnologic S.r.l.. Ascon Tecnologic has used the best care and effort in preparing this manual and believes that the information contained in this publication is accurate. As Ascon Tecnologic continues to improve and develop products, the information contained in this manual may also be subject to change.
Preface The products described in this manual should be installed, operated and maintained only by qualified personnel who is familiar with automation safety topics and applicable national standards. Using this manual Specifications within the text of this manual are given in the International System of Units (SI), with non SI equivalents in parentheses.
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Chapter 1 Product Description AC³nP Hardware The AC³nP system has been specifically projected to substitute the AC Station controller, but can also be used as a normal Multiloop control system. The main components of an AC³nP system are: • P04 Operator Panel; •...
Chapter 1 - Product Description Physical dimensions 1-2-1 System dimensions Standard When installing the System for the Standard mounting mode, it can use two different mount- mounting ing plates depending on the number of expansion modules that are to be installed. Dimensions with the display adapter and the short mounting plate CNT1 CNT2...
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nP - Installation Manual Remote When installing a Remote mounting System, it can be considered as composed by two dis- mounting tinct pieces: • The P04 Operator Panel (with the Cutout adapter); • The nP4 CPU with the expansion module(s). The communications between the P04 Operator Panel and the nP4 CPU are granted by the Ethernet connection.
Chapter 1 - Product Description Panel Cutout 1-3-1 Panel Cutout dimensions and space 100 mm +0.7 Installing the Hardware 1-4-1 Front Panel Installation The Front Panel installation of an AC³nP system is quite simple: • Insert the System in the cutout made on the front panel of the cabinet;...
nP - Installation Manual • Fit the two mounting clamps, fixing them in the slots at the top and bottom side of the the metal plate. To hook the clamps, slide them away from the panel; CNT1 CNT2 DIG 24V DIG 24V ETHERNET D- D+ TX RX...
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Chapter 1 - Product Description • Insert the four mounting clamps, in the rear side of the P04 Operator Panel as illus- trated; Insertion point Final position Rear side • Now mount a retaining screw in the hole present in each clamp; Insertion points Insertion...
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nP - Installation Manual Installing the Mounting Position modules on a Select a mounting position in accordance with the distances indicated in the illustration that DIN rail follows: • Mount the modules vertically; Mounting position (mm) • In order to help the air ventilation flow, respect the distances between modules and walls.
Chapter 2 Hardware Description Technical specification 2-1-1 AC³nP System Assembly The AC³nP System is composed by a P04 Touch Screen Panel device and an nP4 Control Unit. The system, optionally, can be installed as splitted version where the P04 Panel can be installed remotely from the nP4 Unit.
Chapter 2 - Hardware Description 2-1-3 nP4 CPU Module General and Features Description environmental characteristics Power supply 24 Vdc (-15... +25 %) Power consumption 12 VA (+5 W with I/O modules) Operating temperature -20... 50°C (-4... 122°F) Storage temperature -40... 70°C (-40... 158°F) Relative Humidity 5...95 % w/o condensation Mounting...
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nP - Installation Manual Analogue Output (AO1... AO4) AO1... AO4 are the Analogue Outputs which can be configured from the Setup Telnet session. Features Description AO1... AO4 [note] 0/1... 5 V, 0/2... 10 V, 0/4... 20 mA < 500 Ω (mA), > 1 kΩ (V) Load Resolution 12 bit...
Chapter 2 - Hardware Description 0/12 Vdc external OP1... OP4 as 0/12 Vdc outputs for SSR drive. Features Description Power output 10 mA, 12 Vdc Isolation None Output connectors X2 and X3 Auxiliary Analogue Output Features Description +5 Vdc Ratiometric sensor power supply Power output 1 30 mA max.
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nP - Installation Manual Terminal specifications Description PlugsA and B terminals PlugsA and B terminals Flexible cable section: 0.2... 2.5 mm 0.08...1.5 mm (AWG24... AWG12) (AWG28... AWG16) Stripped wire Screw: 7mm; Spring: 10mm Screw: 7mm; Spring: 10mm Flat blade 0.6 x 3.5 mm 0.4 x 2.5 mm screwdriver Tightening...
Chapter 2 - Hardware Description Hardware Description 2-2-1 P04 Operator Panel Touch Screen Panel The P04 operator panel is used directly from the Touch Screen Area. Connections Rear and Ports 4-5 = Power supply Ethernet 24 VDC Power Supply connection The power supply is to be provided to the operator panel via terminals 4 and 5 of the terminal block.
nP - Installation Manual 2-2-2 nP4 CPU The sigmaline nP4 base unit can house up to 30 I/O ports: 4 AI Universal analogue inputs configurable as mA, V, thermocouple, PT100, Pt1000, NTC, potentiometer or 5 V ratiometric (connector X8); 0/2/4/ AO High level analogue outputs mA or V (connector X9 and X10);...
Chapter 2 - Hardware Description 2-2-3 Diagnostic LEDs The tables that follow describe in detail LED functions and behaviours (Note 1). Colour Action (note 1) Description Blue Power Supply present RUN LED while normal CPU or Bootloader operations PLC Program stopped or not present PLC Program running Blinking Telnet Watch Monitor session active...
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nP - Installation Manual Notes: 1. As the ON/OFF sequence of the LEDs has a specific meaning, it is important that the user recognizes each LED status: Sequence Meaning The LED is not lit Steady ON The LED is lit in a stable way Blinking The LED blinks at a frequence of 2.5 Hz (slow) Flickering...
Chapter 3 Electrical Connections Electric safety and electromagnetic compatibility Class II instrument, rear panel mounting. This instrument has been designed in compliance with: • Regulations on electrical equipment: - according to regulations on the essential protection requirements in electrical equip- ment EN 61010-1 •...
- Installation Manual Installation Precautions and Notes 3-2-1 CE Installation Precautions All wirings must comply with the local regulations; • The supply wiring should be routed away from the power cables; • Avoid to use electromagnetic contactors, power relays and high power motors nearby; •...
- Installation Manual 3-4-6 J, K, L, N, R, S, T Thermocouple Type Inputs • To extend the connection, use always compensation AI1 AI2 AI3 AI4 cable of the correct type for the thermocouple used; • When present, the shield must be connected to a proper earth (at only one end).
Chapter 3 - Electrical Connections 3-5-2 Digital Inputs Dø1... Dø8 Connections (connector X6) Contact • Example of connection when Dø1... Dø8 are config- Front Input ured as Digital Inputs; Upper side • Isolation: 800V between the Digital Inputs and the Main Electronics;...
Chapter 3 - Electrical Connections 3-7-2 DO9... D16 (PNP) Source Type Digital Output (connector X7) • The Digital Outputs number of the terminals are: Front D09... D16 Upper side • The 8 output loads should not exceed 0.7 A each; •...
- Installation Manual 3-8-2 COM2 RS485 Serial Communication Port (connector X4) • RS485 port to connect a fieldbus network using the Front Modbus protocol (master/slave) or serial ASCII; Lower side • Isolation from Main electronics: 800 V (optional). • RS485 (COM2) line settings can be configured using the specific DIP switches: Switch Description...
Appendix A Accessories Connection accessories A-1-1 Spare connectors For the spare connectors, contact your Ascon Tecnologic dealer. Power Supply A-2-1 Power supply 75W - 3A/24Vdc NDR-75-24 A-2-2 Power supply 120W - 5A/24Vdc NDR-12024...
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