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AC³nP System
Installation Manual
Installation Manual
M.I. AC³nP-00/19.02
Code: ISTR-MI AC³nPENG00

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  • Page 1 AC³nP System Installation Manual Installation Manual M.I. AC³nP-00/19.02 Code: ISTR-MI AC³nPENG00...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INDEX Preface ........... . . Using this manual .
  • Page 4 Index (continued) 3-4-1 2 Wires Trasmitters Inputs ......3-4-2 Voltage Inputs ........3-4-3 mA Inputs .
  • Page 5: Preface

    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.
  • Page 6: General Warnings

    Current Documentation on the Internet Make sure you are always working with the latest version of this document. Ascon Tecnologic S.r.l. reserves the right to make changes to its products in the name of technological advancement. New manual revisions, when published, and can be found online at:...
  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Product Description

    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; •...
  • Page 8: Order Code

    PO04 + nP4 + 2 eP4 expansion modules with this configuration 1-1-2 Order code CPU Module AC3nP = Module nP4 Analogue Inputs +I/O Configuration - = None 4 = 4 Universal Inputs + 8 DI + 2 DI CNT + 8 DO Analogue Outputs...
  • Page 9: Physical Dimensions

    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...
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11: Panel Cutout

    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;...
  • Page 12: Remote Installation

    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...
  • Page 13 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...
  • Page 14 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.
  • Page 15: Hardware Description

    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.
  • Page 16: P04 Operator Panel

    nP - Installation Manual 2-1-2 P04 Operator Panel Display Item Description characteristics LCD type TFT display Screen dimension 4.3” Screen format 16/9 Touch-screen Resistive Resolution 480 x 272 Number of colours 262 k Back light Storage Item Description characteristics 128 MB 128 MB (Operating System + Program + Flash 16 MB user space)
  • Page 17: Np4 Cpu Module

    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...
  • Page 18 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...
  • Page 19: Installation Kit

    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.
  • Page 20 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...
  • Page 21: Hardware Description

    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.
  • Page 22: Np4 Cpu

    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);...
  • Page 23: Diagnostic Leds

    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...
  • Page 24 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...
  • Page 25: Electrical Connections

    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 •...
  • Page 26: Installation Precautions And Notes

    - 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; •...
  • Page 27: Analogue Input Connections (Connector X8)

    Chapter 3 - Electrical Connections Analogue Input Connections (connector X8) - For the analogue inputs, respect the polarity shown; - Pay attention to connect the power source to each external sensor; - Type: 0/4... 20 mA, 0/1... 5 V, 0/2... 10 V, T/c (J, K, L, N, R, S, T) PT100 (2 wires), PT1000, NTC, Potentiometer, Ratiometric (5 V);...
  • Page 28: J, K, L, N, R, S, T Thermocouple Type Inputs

    - 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).
  • Page 29: Digital Inputs Dø1

    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;...
  • Page 30: Analogue Output Connections (Connectors X9 And X10)

    - Installation Manual Analogue Output Connections (connectors X9 and X10) 3-6-1 AO1... AO4 Current Analogue Output Connections • Respect the polarity shown; Front • Type: 0/4... 20 mA; Lower side • Load: < 500Ω; • Resolution: 12 bit; • Accuracy: 0.1%; •...
  • Page 31: Do9

    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; •...
  • Page 32: Com2 Rs485 Serial Communication Port (Connector X4)

    - 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...
  • Page 33: Appendix A Accessories

    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...
  • Page 34: Disturbance Protection Accesories

    - Installation Manual Disturbance Protection Accesories A-3-1 EMC Filter FIL00014 A-3-2 EMC Clamp filter FIL00013 Network Connection Accesories A-4-1 Ethernet Switch APS2ATOPEH2006/2306...
  • Page 35: A-4-2 Rs485 Splitter

    Chapter A - Accessories...
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  • Page 38 In the event that technical or typographical errors exist Ascon Tecnologic S.r.l. reserves the right to make changes without any notice. In no event shall Ascon Tecnologic S.r.l. be liable for any damages arising out of or related to this document or the information contained in it.

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