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ViewSmart 1600+
Operations Manual
8621 Hwy 6
Hitchcock, TX 77563
409-986-9800
UM-1097
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  • Page 1 ViewSmart 1600+ Operations Manual 8621 Hwy 6 Hitchcock, TX 77563 409-986-9800 UM-1097 www.rcsystemsco.com Revision B...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents ..........................I Table of Figures ..........................I Chapter 1 Safety Information .......................1 Safety Information – Read Before Installation and Applying Power ............1 Contacting RC Systems Inc........................... 1 Chapter 2 General Description .....................2 Chapter 3 Installation Instructions ....................3 Mounting the Enclosure ..........................
  • Page 3 3.4.1 Analog Input Option ......................16 3.4.2 Bridge Sensor Input Option ....................18 3.4.3 Isolated RS-485 Modbus® Option ..................20 3.4.4 Relay Options ........................20 3.4.5 Analog Output Option ......................23 Chapter 4 General Operating Instructions .................. 24 Introduction ..............................24 Security Menu ............................
  • Page 4 Standard Features Setup ..........................34 4.5.1 Alarm Settings ........................34 4.5.2 Common Relays ........................36 4.5.3 Standard RS-485 Modbus® and Optional RS-485 Modbus® Isolated I/O ......39 4.5.4 Modbus® TCP ........................47 Optional I/O Setup............................50 4.6.1 Optional Relays ........................51 4.6.2 Analog 4-20mA and Bridge Input ..................
  • Page 5 4.14.1 Marker Menu ........................74 4.14.2 Marker Enabled ........................74 4.14.3 Marker % ..........................74 4.14.4 Mark As ..........................74 4.14.5 Sensor Life ........................... 74 Chapter 5 Calibration Procedure ....................76 Preparation ..............................76 Menu Settings for Calibration ........................77 5.2.1 Local Cal ..........................
  • Page 6 I/O Board Configuration ..........................85 Appendix 1 ViewSmart 1600+ Specifications ................. 87 7.9.1 DC Power Supply Requirements ..................87 7.9.2 Ambient Temperature Range ..................... 88 7.9.3 Humidity Range ........................88 7.9.4 Altitude ..........................88 7.9.5 Housings ..........................88 7.9.6 Non-intrusive Magnetic Keypad ..................88 7.9.7 Approvals ..........................
  • Page 7 Antenna Transmission Range ..........................125 Antenna Selection and Location ..........................125 Water-proofing Antenna Connections ........................126 Dipole and Collinear Antennas ..........................126 Yagi Antennas................................ 127 Mounting Near other Antennas ..........................127 Coax Cables ................................127 Surge Protection and Grounding ........................... 128 Antenna Grounding ...............................

  • Page 8: Table Of Figures

    Table of Figures Figure 1 Panel/Rack Mount Dimensions ....................... 3 Figure 2 NEMA 4X Wall Mount Fiberglass Enclosure ..................4 Figure 3 Grounding Instructions for Non-metallic Enclosures ..............5 Figure 4 Optional 150W 24VDC Power Supply Dimensions ................. 7 Figure 5 Optional 600W 24VDC Power Supply Dimensions ................. 7 Figure 6 1600+ Main I/O Power Wiring Diagram ..................
  • Page 9 Figure 22 SD Card System Menu ......................... 29 Figure 23 View Event Log System Menu ..................... 30 Figure 24 Clear Event Log System Menu ....................31 Figure 25 View Sensor Life System Menu ....................31 Figure 26 Channel Configuration Menu ...................... 32 Figure 27 Channel Settings Alarm Menu ....................
  • Page 10 Figure 46 Webpage Channel Configuration Menu ..................65 Figure 47 Webpage Copy Channels Menu ....................66 Figure 48 Webpage Programmable Relays Menu ..................67 Figure 49 Webpage System Configuration Menu ..................68 Figure 50 Webpage Email Configuration Menu ..................69 Figure 51 Webpage Configuration Upload/Download Menu ..............

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Safety Information

    • Equipment not used as prescribed within this manual may impair overall safety. 1.2 Contacting RC Systems Inc. To contact RC Systems Inc., call, fax, email or write: 409–986-9800 FAX 409-986-9880 Email: info@rcsystemsco.com 8621 Hwy. 6 Hitchcock, TX 77563 Or visit us on the Web at www.rcsystemsco.com...

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 General Description

    Chapter 2 General Description The R. C. Systems, Inc. ViewSmart 1600+ Controller is designed to display and control alarm events for up to 16 sensor data points. It may also be set as an 8 channel controller for applications needing fewer inputs.

  • Page 13: Chapter 3 Installation Instructions

    Chapter 3 Installation Instructions 3.1 Mounting the Enclosure 3.1.1 Panel/Rack Mount Enclosure The 19” Panel/Rack enclosure is supplied with hardware that allows mounting in either a full width 19” rack style cabinet or it may be panel mounted in a rectangular cutout. Only two 8 channel I/O option PCB’s such as analog input or discrete relays may be mounted directly to the back of the enclosure.

  • Page 14: Figure 2 Nema 4X Wall Mount Fiberglass Enclosure

    mounted inside the enclosure. Properly ground the enclosure and follow national and local electrical codes. Figure 2 NEMA 4X Wall Mount Fiberglass Enclosure UM-1097 Revision B...

  • Page 15: Viewsmart 1600+ Main I/O And Option Board Enclosure Capacities

    Figure 3 Grounding Instructions for Non-metallic Enclosures 3.1.3 ViewSmart 1600+ Main I/O and Option Board Enclosure Capacities • 71P-01 Standard NEMA 4X Fiberglass Wall Mount o 2 Option Boards o Expansion Plate adds up to 4 Option Boards • 71P-02 Standard 316 Stainless Steel Wall Mount o 2 Option Boards o Expansion Plate adds up to 4 Option Boards •...

  • Page 16: Power And Analog Outputs Wiring

    o 4 Option Boards o Expansion Plate adds up to 6 Option Boards • 71P-05 Half Width 19” Rack/Panel Mount o 1 Option Board 3.2 Power and Analog Outputs Wiring WARNING: Qualified personnel should perform the installation according to applicable electrical codes, regulations and safety standards.

  • Page 17: Figure 4 Optional 150W 24Vdc Power Supply Dimensions

    Figure 4 Optional 150W 24VDC Power Supply Dimensions 3.2.2.2 Optional 600 Watt 110-240VAC – 24VDC Power Supply The ViewSmart 1600+ Controller may be powered from 10-30VDC. However, many applications require 24VDC power for the monitors or transmitters providing inputs to the ViewSmart 1600+. A 600 watt AC / DC power supply may be included for these applications (115VAC or 230VAC).

  • Page 18: Cpu And Main I/O

    3.2.3 CPU and Main I/O Standard ViewSmart 1600+ power requirements are 10-30VDC @ 12 watts applied to terminals 1 & 3(+) and 5 & 7(-) of TB4 on the standard I/O Board. Recommended cable size is 16AWG. TB4 terminals 2, 4, 6 & 8 of the standard I/O Board provide a maximum of 500mA fused output power for powering of auxiliary external devices such as relays, lamps or transmitters.

  • Page 19: Standard I/O Wiring

    I/O Board (TB4 terminals 2, 4, 6 and 8), or directly from the optional 150 or 600Watt optional power supply. The two terminals (TB3 and TB4) are provided on each option board to allow for daisy changing of power from one option board to the next without having to run individual sets of wires for every option board back to the power supply.
  • Page 20 When a Standard Relay is configured for Failsafe Mode (or the Fault Relay), the alarm condition is used to de-energize a device such as a Green Steady Light (all clear). In this case, the light is wired to the C and NO terminals, and Power is wired to the C terminal just as described previously.

  • Page 21: Modbus

    Power for Alarm the Alarm Device Device Figure 7 Common Relay Wiring 3.3.2 RS-485 Modbus® Recommended cabling for RS-485 communications is 24-18AWG shielded twisted pair. Multiple devices may be connected on a single RS-485 loop using unique remote IDs. When connecting devices in series, be sure that terminating resistors are removed from all but the final device on the communication loop.

  • Page 22: Modbus® Tcp

    devices such as relays, lamps or transmitters. Power consumed from these terminals should be considered when calculating system power consumption. The CPU board is powered via a ribbon cable connected to the Main I/O. Communication Port 1 (COM1) and Communication Port 2 (COM 2) are both found on terminal TB3. To simplify 2-wire daisy chains by providing additional terminals for cable connections, terminals 1 and 5 (2 and 6) are tied together on TB3 as well as terminals 3 and 7 (4 and 8) of COM 1 (COM 2).

  • Page 23: Figure 9 Modbus® Tcp Direct Connection Using A Crossover Cable

    The simplest network can be created by connecting the ViewSmart 1600+ to a PC directly using an Ethernet crossover cable. Many modern computers have automatic detection/switching on the port. In most cases a normal patch cable can directly connect the ViewSmart 1600+ to a PC. Crossover Cable 192.168.0.1 192.168.0.2...

  • Page 24: Figure 11 Modbus® Tcp Connection Over A Local Area Network

    3.3.3.2 Connecting to an Existing Local Area Network (LAN) ViewSmart 1600+ 192.168.0.101 192.168.0.100 192.168.0.102 Switch DHCP Server 192.168.0.1 192.168.0.103 Figure 11 Modbus® TCP Connection over a Local Area Network A typical network will have a DHCP server, a switch (sometimes combined) and several devices connected to that switch.

  • Page 25: Figure 12 Modbus® Tcp Connection Over An Isolate Network

    3.3.3.3 Connecting to an Isolated Network ViewSmart 1600+ 192.168.0.2 192.168.1.100 192.168.0.1 ModbusTCP Slave Router 192.168.1.101 Switch Firewall 192.168.1.1 192.168.0.20 192.168.1.102 192.168.0.4 192.168.0.3 Figure 12 Modbus® TCP Connection over an Isolate Network Another possible network configuration for the ViewSmart 1600+ involves connecting the controller, with Modbus®TCP slave devices, and possibly computers on a network.

  • Page 26: Option Board Wiring

    In most cases, a router and firewall will separate the network from the internet. It is not recommended to forward ports from the internet to a ViewSmart 1600+. In cases where offsite access is needed, a VPN or tunnel connection could be used to get inside the network. 3.4 Option Board Wiring 10-30VDC must be applied to TB3 or TB4 of all optional I/O boards.

  • Page 27: Figure 13 Analog Input Option Wiring Diagram

    24 VDC to power External Device Signal Input (+) Power Supply Common Figure 13 Analog Input Option Wiring Diagram UM-1097 Revision B...

  • Page 28: Bridge Sensor Input Option

    3.4.2 Bridge Sensor Input Option Reference Common Analog Figure 14 Bridge Input Wiring Diagram Caution: Improper initial setup of the Bridge Input Option could damage the attached bridge sensor. Complete the Bridge Sensor Initial Setup in Chapter 3.4.2.1 prior to initial powering of the sensor. An optional 16-channel, 12 bit Bridge Sensor Input board allows popular gas detectors to be connected directly to the ViewSmart 1600+ without additional signal conditioning or transmitters.
  • Page 29 This option may also be configured to accept 4-20mA inputs for mixing bridge sensors and current loops into the same board. Placing any channel’s 2 position Bridge/4-20mA jumper into 4-20mA position and installing the associated precision 100 ohm socketed resistor allows 4-20mA signals to be applied to its C &...

  • Page 30: Isolated Rs-485 Modbus® Option

    Note: Gain settings for each jumper position are as follows: no jumper = 1, LOW = 7, MED = 21, HI = 41. Multiple jumpers have an additive affect upon gain, so the LOW and MED jumpers together provide a gain of 28.

  • Page 31: Figure 15 Programmable Relay Option Wiring Diagram

    Only two wires are needed for wiring of relays. A typical wiring would have power wired to the C terminal, and the NO and C terminals wired to the alarm device. Under normal operations the circuit between the two terminals is open. When the alarm state is reached, the NO contact closes, and completes the circuit, energizing the alarm device.
  • Page 32 3.4.4.3 Discrete Relay Option Each Discrete Relay Option board provides 8 addressable relays for the ViewSmart 1600+. IMPORTANT: Appropriate diode (DC loads) or MOV (AC loads) snubber devices must be installed with inductive loads to prevent RFI noise spikes. Relay wiring should be kept separate from low level signal wiring.

  • Page 33: Analog Output Option

    24 VDC to power External Device Figure 16 Discrete Relay Option Wiring Diagram 3.4.5 Analog Output Option The optional 16 bit 4-20mA Analog Output Board transmits each channel’s output, and is scaled from 4mA for 0% readings and 20mA for 100% readings. Loop drive capability depends upon the level of the ViewSmart 1600+’s primary DC power supply.

  • Page 34: Chapter 4 General Operating Instructions

    Chapter 4 General Operating Instructions 4.1 Introduction Swiping a magnetic wand past or pressing the Menu key, from any of the Data Display screens, displays the Main Menu. In the Main Data Screen Up, Down, Left and Right keys maneuver the selection bar between the channels and Edit selects the highlighted Channel to enter the Channel Configuration menus.

  • Page 35: Lock Code

    4.2.2 Lock Code To lock or unlock the system the correct 4 digit authorization number must be entered into the Lock Code field. The ViewSmart 1600+ will ask this 4 digit code to be re-entered and then it will be locked. Once locked, re-entering the code will unlock the unit.

  • Page 36: System Configure Menu

    4.3.2 System Configure Menu Some items needing configuration are not specific to a channel but affect the entire ViewSmart 1600+ system. These are located in the Configure entry menu shown on the right side of the figure below. System Configuration menus are accessed by pointing to the desired item and pressing Edit. System Configure Version...

  • Page 37: Zone Names

    4.3.2.5 Display Alarm Utilizing the display alarm feature in the System menu allows the ViewSmart 1600+ controller to force the LCD to the Main Data or Zone screens when an alarm level is reached. This proves to be useful if a channel or zone must be displayed when in alarm.

  • Page 38: Mimic Mode

    4.3.4 Mimic Mode When Mimic Mode is enabled, the ViewSmart 1600+ will duplicate the data and alarms of another ViewSmart 1600+ which can be connected by either RS-485 Modbus® or Modbus® TCP/IP. Entering the communications port and slave ID allows the ViewSmart 1600+ to automatically retrieve programmed configuration parameters from the Main controller.

  • Page 39: Figure 22 Sd Card System Menu

    By selecting Save Config File the current configuration file will be backed up on the SD card. This can be beneficial in the event of a board failure or if multiple ViewSmart 1600+s must be programmed the same. The filename of the save will be UniteNameDDMMYY.cfg where DDMMYY is the current date. Saving configuration will overwrite previous saves from the same date.

  • Page 40: View Event Log

    4.3.5.5 View Log File Trend View Log File Trend displays historic 24 hours of data using the 24 Hour Trend screen format. The user selects the date to be displayed and all active channels for that day are loaded into the ViewSmart 1600+. Use the Up and Down buttons to scroll through the 16 channels of Historic data.

  • Page 41: View Sensor Life

    S y s t e m S y s t e m V e r s i o n V 1. 0 0 V e r s i o n v 1. 0 0 C o n f i g u r e C o n f i g u r e A r e y o u...

  • Page 42: Figure 26 Channel Configuration Menu

    Channel 8 Config Ch. 8 Configure Alarm 1 Info Measurement Name Alarm 2 Engineering Units PCTLEL Alarm 3 Zero Fault Alarm Span Data From Decimal Points Linearize Channel On? Configure Zone Deadband (%) Copy To Channel Copy To Group Restore Ch. Defaults Figure 26 Channel Configuration Menu 4.4.1 Info and Engineering Units The first two items in this menu are for entering the 16 character Measurement Name and 6 character...
  • Page 43 4.4.4 Channel On? The Channel On? entry determines if this channel is to be utilized. Turning it off will cause the controller to never process inputs applied to this channel and no alarms will be tripped or data displayed. Inactive channels will be grayed out on the Main Data screen and skipped when scrolling through the 30 Minute Trend screens.

  • Page 44: Standard Features Setup

    4.4.10 Linearize The Linearization menu allows each channel to have its own linearization curve stored in the controller’s non-volatile memory. Input versus output points must be entered in percent of full scale values. This means if the range is 0-200 ppmH2S then 100 ppm is 50% of full scale. Zero input will provide a zero output and 100% input a 100% output.

  • Page 45: Figure 27 Channel Settings Alarm Menu

    Ch. 8 Alarm 3 Channel 8 Config SetPoint Alarm 1 Latching Alarm 2 Trip On High Alarm 3 On Delay (sec) Fault Alarm Off Delay (min) Data From Horn Drive Linearize Color Configure Enabled? Figure 27 Channel Settings Alarm Menu 4.5.1.1.1 Setpoint Setpoint is the value where the alarm trips.

  • Page 46: Common Relays

    4.5.1.1.5 Horn On The Horn On entry allows linking this alarm to the common horn relay. When set to No the alarm has no effect on the horn relay. Entering Yes causes this alarm to turn the horn relay on steady, or, to pulse it depending upon horn relay configuration (Chapter 4.3.2.2).

  • Page 47: Figure 29 Standard Relay Configuration Menu

    4.5.2.1 Standard Relays Every ViewSmart 1600+ comes standard with three programmable relays that the user can individually program to suit their needs. This is achieved through the Standard Relay menus accessed from the ALARM OUTPUTS menu. Only one Standard Relay menu screen is shown in Figure 2-9 because all the standard relay’s menus are identical.

  • Page 48: Figure 30 Horn/Piezo Relay Configuration Menu

    to the alarm position. Note the standard Fault relay is always failsafe and may be monitored separately to indicate loss of power conditions in many applications. 4.5.2.5 Zone 1-8 Zones offer additional flexibility by controlling which channel zones trip this menu’s standard alarm relay. There are eight possible zones that can be assigned to the relays individually.

  • Page 49: Standard Rs-485 Modbus® And Optional Rs-485 Modbus® Isolated I/O

    allows the horn relay to serve as another level A1, level A2, level A3 or both. Individual channel alarms may also be configured to not affect the Horn relay on a channel by channel basis. 4.5.2.9 Acknowledge Turning Acknowledge set to Yes allows the Horn relay to be deactivated during alarm conditions by an Alarm Reset.

  • Page 50: Figure 31 Communication Settings Menus

    C OM1 S e t t i n g s F u n c t i o n Mo d b u s Ma s t e r B a u d R a t e 9 6 0 0 P a r i t y N o n e T i me o u t...

  • Page 51: Figure 33 Comm Settings Menu

    C o mmu n i c a t i o n S e t t i n g s C OM1 S e t t i n g s C OM1 S e t t i n g s F u n c t i o n Mo d b u s Ma s t e r C OM2...
  • Page 52 count is incremented. After 3 scans fail, the redundant port takes over communication. If the redundant port also fails 3 times, communication is switched back to the primary port. When both ports fail, the ViewSmart 1600+ will continuously switch between primary and redundant port. Individual channels do not enter Comm Error mode unless both primary and redundant port failures occur.
  • Page 53 4.5.3.1.1.6.1 FAULT Transmit When set to Yes the ViewSmart 1600+ broadcasts the Fault alarm flag out of the communication port. This option is only available if Sympathy Enabled is set to Yes. 4.5.3.1.1.6.2 A1 Transmit When set to Yes the ViewSmart 1600+ broadcasts the alarm 1 alarm flag out of the communication port. This option is only available if Sympathy Enabled is set to Yes.

  • Page 54: Figure 34 Communication Troubleshooting Menu

    4.5.3.1.2 Troubleshooting The Troubleshooting option in the communication settings menu can prove to be very helpful when setting up communications through the ViewSmart 1600+’s numerous communication ports. This feature allows the user to see how many messages were either corrupt when received or not received at all. C o mmu n i c a t i o n S e t t i n g s T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g...

  • Page 55: Figure 35 View Comm Failures Menu

    Ch.01:4 Ch.09:0 Ch.02:6 Ch.10:0 Ch.03:7 Ch.11:0 Ch.04:2 Ch.12:0 Ch.05:4 Ch.13:213 Ch.06:3 Ch.14:200 Ch.07:6 Ch.153:215 Ch.08:7 Ch.16:204 Comm Port 1 Cyan Comm Port 4 Blue Comm Port 2 Orange Ethernet Port Yellow Comm Port 3 Magenta Channel Off Grey Figure 34 View Comm Failures Menu 4.5.3.1.2.2 Clear Failure Counts Selecting this option clears the communication failure counter so test can be run or old data can be cleared after communication ports are configured.

  • Page 56: Figure 36 Channel Data From Menu

    Channel 8 Config Ch. 8 Data From Alarm 1 Modbus 16bit Min Raw Alarm 2 Max Raw 4000 Alarm 3 Remote ID Alias 31001 Fault Alarm Function Code Data From Interface COM 1 Marker Menu Linearize Configure Figure 35 Channel Data From Menu 4.5.3.2.1 Min an Max Raw Min Raw and Max Raw counts entries included in Input Data From: menus define the range of input counts...

  • Page 57: Modbus® Tcp

    4.5.3.2.5 Interface The Interface assigns what communication port the Modbus® slave or Wireless radio is connected to and the channel will get its data from. The communication port that is assigned here must be configured as a Modbus® Master or Wireless Monitor in the Communications Menu (see section 2.5.1). 4.5.3.2.6 Slave Byte Order If Modbus®...

  • Page 58: Figure 38 Dynamic Ip Network Settings Menu

    The ViewSmart 1600+ defaults to use a dynamic IP address. This setting may be used if a DHCP server is available on the network. It is recommended for ViewSmart 1600+s unless there are multiple ViewSmart 1600+s that need to communicate with each other.

  • Page 59: Figure 39 Network Setting Menu

    N e t w o r k S e t t i n g s D H C P E n a b l e d H o s t n a me U n i t - 7 2 - 10 0 0 A d d r e s s 19 2 .

  • Page 60: Optional I/O Setup

    To test access by hostname: Type ping and then the hostname of the unit. C:\>ping unit-72-1000 Pinging unit-72-1000 [192.168.0.2] with 32 bytes of data: Reply from 192.168.0.2: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128 Reply from 192.168.0.2: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128 Reply from 192.168.0.2: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128 Reply from 192.168.0.2: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128 Ping statistics for 192.168.0.2: Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),...

  • Page 61: Optional Relays

    5. Press Edit until the desired channel group is displayed 6. Replace the PGM Jumper (J2) 7. Press Next twice 8. Press Edit to accept the changes, and reboot the controller The Channel group LED should now be illuminated next to the desired channel group. 4.6.1 Optional Relays 4.6.1.1 Programmable Relays...
  • Page 62 4.6.1.3 Acknowledge Turning Acknowledge Yes allows the standard relay to be deactivated during alarm conditions by an Alarm Reset. This is useful if an audible device is being driven by the relay 4.6.1.4 Failsafe Failsafe controls relay activation for this standard relay. Failsafe Yes causes the relay to de-energize during alarm conditions and energize when there is no alarm.

  • Page 63: Analog 4-20Ma And Bridge Input

    5. Highlight the channel range menu item 6. Press Edit until the desired channel range is displayed 7. Press Down to highlight the Alarm 8. Press Edit to change the Alarm setting to the desire alarm 9. Replace the PGM Jumper (J2) 10.

  • Page 64: Figure 40 Analog Input Data From Menu

    C h a n n e l C o n f i g C h . D a t a F r o m A l a r m 1 S r c A n a l o g I n p u t A l a r m 2 Mi n R a w...

  • Page 65: Analog Output

    4.6.2.3 Local Cal Local Cal is available with the Analog Input option. There are three choices Board Default, On, and Off. With the Analog Input option used for both the Analog and Bridge input boards, Board Default automatically turns the local calibration feature On for the Bridge input and Off for the Analog Input. If there is a need to calibrate a channel locally and the board default is Off it can be manually changed.
  • Page 66 simultaneously. The radio kit options allow Wireless Modbus® Slave operations, providing data to a Modbus® master (master side of network requires additional radio), and Wireless Modbus® Master accepting wireless data from Modbus® slaves (slaves side of network requires additional radio). ...
  • Page 67 4.6.4.1 WaveNet Wireless The ViewSmart 1600+ utilizes R.C. Systems’ WaveNet wireless technology to make setup simplified with three easy steps. 1. Power on the SenSmart 7000/7000X (for the SenSmart 7000 hold a magnet over the Up key, for the SenSmart 7000X apply 10-30VDC to the power terminals). Note: Once the detector is on the data screen, you may notice high or low values out of the full-scale range.
  • Page 68 4.6.4.2.1 Wireless Modbus® Slave Mode Wireless Modbus® allows one or many ViewSmart 1600+s to function as wireless Modbus® slaves by connecting their RS-485 Modbus® slave ports to a radio modem. These wireless networks require a Modbus® master such as a DCS, HMI or another R.C. Systems Controller; also equipped with a radio modem.

  • Page 69: Embedded Webpage

    4.7 Embedded Webpage All ViewSmart 1600+ controllers come standard with an embedded webpage. The webpage gives remote access to view and configure parameters inside the controller. There are two levels of security clearance. The first level allows the user to view channel status and configuration while the second level allows the user to change configuration parameters directly from the computer.

  • Page 70: System Screen

    4.7.1 System Screen The System screen shown below displays all active channels at once. It is capable of displaying 8 or 16 channels depending on the controller’s configuration. This screen, very similar to the Main Data screen, displays measurement name and uses colored cells that flash with new alarms to indicate alarm conditions.

  • Page 71: Zone Screen

    4.7.2 Zone Screen The webpage’s Zone screen (below) displays the eight possible zones simultaneously. If an alarm condition occurs the user will be able to quickly see in what zone the situation is occurring. Each active zone is divided into alarm levels which are green until an alarm is present. Inactive zones and alarm levels are grayed out.

  • Page 72: Channel Screen

    4.7.3 Channel Screen The Channel screen shown below displays a 24 hour trend of input data for the channel selected. Vertical tic marks are each hour and horizontal tic marks are each 10% of full scale. Colored lines indicate alarm levels.

  • Page 73: Event Log Screen

    4.7.4 Event Log Screen The Event Log Screen displays the last 2000 events logged in the ViewSmart 1600+. The events are logged in a first in first out format, in non-volatile memory so an SD card is not necessary to view the event log. These events include Alarms In and Out, Alarm Resets, Calibrations, System and Cold Boots, and Communication and Configuration Errors.

  • Page 74: Configure

    4.7.5 Configure The configuration pages allow viewing and editing of most system parameters. The exceptions are communication and security settings which must be set from the unit’s keypad interface. All changes made to the configuration parameters will not be saved until the user has entered the correct login password and the Save Button is clicked.
  • Page 75 4.7.5.2 Channel Configuration Figure 45 Webpage Channel Configuration Menu UM-1097 Revision B...
  • Page 76 4.7.5.3 Copy Channels The Copy Channels function allows the user to configure a single channel, and copy those configuration settings to multiple other channels. This can significantly reduce setup time by allowing the user to quickly enter channel data of inputs with similar parameters. Figure 46 Webpage Copy Channels Menu UM-1097 Revision B...
  • Page 77 4.7.5.4 Programmable Relays Figure 47 Webpage Programmable Relays Menu UM-1097 Revision B...
  • Page 78 4.7.5.5 System Configuration Figure 48 Webpage System Configuration Menu UM-1097 Revision B...
  • Page 79 4.7.5.6 Email Configuration Figure 49 Webpage Email Configuration Menu 4.7.5.6.1 Email Server Setup To configure the email function included with the ViewSmart 1600+ it is first required to enter information about the outbound email server you will be using. Hostname is the name of the host server of the outgoing email server you will be using (e.g. smtp.gmail.com for Gmail’s SMTP server).
  • Page 80 4.7.5.6.2 Email Setup 1. Check the Email Enabled checkbox to enable the email function 2. Check the Combine Messages checkbox to combine multiple emails into a single email 3. Assign up to four email recipients by entering their email addresses in the Email Users fields 4.

  • Page 81: Normal Operation

    4.8 Normal Operation During normal operation the input data is displayed on one of five data display screens as shown below. To cycle through the data display screens, use a press or use a magnet to swipe the Next key until the desired screen is reached.

  • Page 82: Fault Condition

    4.9 Fault Condition The Fault alarm is used to indicate a condition when there is a failure from the sensor or an out of range state has been reached. It is recommended to set the fault alarm level to -10% of the span value. For example, if an H2S sensor is installed with a span value of 100, the fault should be set at -10, or if an oxygen sensor is installed with a span value of 25, the fault setting should be -2.5.

  • Page 83: Low Battery

    C h 0 7 - C o mE r r Wi r e l e s s P C T L E L 2 4 0 0 C o u n t s Mi n : Ma x : A v g : R mt C a l , L o B a t t , C o mE r r conditions...

  • Page 84: Markers

    4.14 Markers Some monitoring devices providing the ViewSmart 1600+ inputs also indicate special modes of operation, such as Calibration, Maintenance or Fault, by transmitting a special <4mA or negative “Marker” value. The ViewSmart 1600+ offers channel Marker menus for detecting and indicating such events (below). While active, the ViewSmart 1600+ displays a 6-digit ASCII message to indicate the special event.
  • Page 85 transmits between 4.0mA and 5.0mA for five seconds depending on remaining sensor life where 4.0mA = 0% and 5.0mA = 100% remaining sensor life. The ViewSmart 1600+ reads this value and records it as the channel’s Sensor Life. Sensor Life is stored in the ViewSmart 1600+ Modbus® database and displayed as a bar-graph in the Sensor Info screen.

  • Page 86: Chapter 5 Calibration Procedure

     Periodic bump tests are recommended if detector has potentially been exposed to incompatible gases to ensure correct operation  Follow these calibration guidelines to ensure proper operation of your RC Systems, Inc. gas detector:  Calibration accuracy is only as good as the calibration gas accuracy. RC Systems recommends calibration gases with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) traceable accuracy to increase the validity of the calibration.

  • Page 87: Menu Settings For Calibration

    5.2 Menu Settings for Calibration 5.2.1 Local Cal Local Cal is a setting available for both the Analog Input and Bridge Input options, and is configurable in the channel’s Data From Menu. There are three choices Board Default, On, and Off. With the Analog Input option used for both the Analog and Bridge input boards, Board Default automatically turns the local calibration feature On for the Bridge input and Off for the Analog Input.

  • Page 88: Routine Calibration Procedure

    5.3 Routine Calibration Procedure Set Zero & Set Span controls in the Local Cal menu allow pushbutton calibration by moving the highlight bar to each and pressing the Edit button. Unintentional calibrations are reset by the Set Unity Gain menu item. Set Unity Gain resets zero offset to 0 and span gain to 1.

  • Page 89: Bump Test Procedure

    5.4 Bump Test Procedure Note: A bump test, when performed correctly, is meant to check both sensor and alarm functionality. This results in expected alarms, and proper precautions should be taken. Also known as a functionality test, a bump test is not meant to test the accuracy of the detector, and no calibration settings are changed during the test.

  • Page 90: Chapter 6 Maintenance Procedure

    Chapter 6 Maintenance Procedure RC Systems recommends performing visual inspections at regular intervals to ensure proper functionality of the ViewSmart 1600+. Visual inspection of enclosure and conduit entries should be performed to check for cleanliness and physical integrity. Cleaning the ViewSmart 1600+ is recommended when necessary, but be aware that some cleaning compounds may be detected by an operational gas detector depending on the sensor type.

  • Page 91: Discrete Relays

    S t a n d a r d R e l a y S t a n d a r d R e l a y Of f S t a n d a r d R e l a y Of f S t a n d a r d R e l a y...

  • Page 92: Analog Inputs

    Programmable Programmable Rly.01 Programmable Rly.02 Programmable Rly.03 Programmable Rly.04 Programmable Rly.05 " " " " Programmable Rly.08 Figure 57 Programmable Relay Diagnostics Menu 7.4 Analog Inputs By selecting a channel group you can View Inputs or Calibrate Board. Raw Counts Ch.01: 001436 Ch.02: 002248 Ch.03: 003108...

  • Page 93: Calibrate Board

    7.4.2 Calibrate Board Initial calibrating of each analog input channel is done at the factory by selecting each channel, one at a time, and applying 20mA. The analog input board self-adjusts its output, and stores this value in non- volatile memory. 7.5 Analog Outputs If the ViewSmart 1600+ is equipped with an analog output option board the output can be manually stimulated by selecting the channel group, then the channel, to be ramped up.

  • Page 94: Leds

    Figure 60 Piezo Beep Test Menu 7.7 LEDs Selecting LEDs from the diagnostics menu causes the six LEDs on the front panel to blink without affecting their corresponding relays. All six relay will cycle individually as indicated on the screen. L E D B l i n k T e s t .

  • Page 95: I/O Board Configuration

    T X A R X A T X B R X B S U C C E S S C OM1 C OM2 R X A T X A R X B T X B C o n n e c t C OM1 t o C OM2 a n d...
  • Page 96 Analog In put Analog In put Ch1 – Ch08 Ch09 – Ch16 Disc. Relay Disc. Relay Alarm 1 Alarm 1 Ch01 – Ch08 Ch17 – Ch32 DR Board Settings Channel Range Ch.01-08 Disc. Relay Disc. Relay Alarm 2 Alarm 2 Ch17 –...

  • Page 97: Appendix 1 Viewsmart 1600+ Specifications

    Appendix 1 ViewSmart 1600+ Specifications 7.9.1 DC Power Supply Requirements Standard ViewSmart 1600+ power requirements are 10-30VDC @ 12 watts applied to terminals 1 & 3(+) and 5 & 7(-) of TB4 on the standard I/O Board (see section 3.0). Optional features increase power consumption as described below: •...

  • Page 98: Ambient Temperature Range

    7.9.2 Ambient Temperature Range -25 to 60 degrees C 7.9.3 Humidity Range 0 TO 90% R. H. Non-Condensing. 7.9.4 Altitude Recommended up to 2000 meters 7.9.5 Housings *General purpose panel mount weighing 7 lbs. and including hardware for 19” rack mounting. *NEMA 4X wall mount in fiberglass enclosure weighing 54 lbs.

  • Page 99: Appendix 3 Modbus® Table And Operations

    Appendix 3 Modbus® Table and Operations The ViewSmart 1600+ is equipped with two standard programmable Modbus® RS-485 Master/Slave ports, and has the ability to add two addition isolated Modbus® RS-485 Master/Slave ports (base 1). The Modbus® slave ports allow function code 5 (write coil), as well as function code 6, and 16 (write holding registers).

  • Page 100: Coils

    Coils All coils are duplicated in the holding register table. These values can be read or written using either the coil register or the holding register. Actions Alarm Write 1 to simulate pressing the Reset alarm reset button Save Config N/A Saves configuration now Config This register is set to 1 when a...
  • Page 101 Standard 112022 112022 N/A Off = 0, On = 1, doesn’t take Relay into account failsafe State Fault Relay 112023 112023 N/A Off = 0, On = 1, doesn’t take State into account failsafe Horn Relay 112024 112024 N/A Off = 0, On = 1, doesn’t take State into account failsafe Warmup...
  • Page 102 Alarm 1-16 113449 113464 1 Off = 0, On = 1 Status Alarm 1-16 113513 113528 1 Off = 0, On = 1 Flashing Alarm 1-16 113577 113592 1 Off = 0, On = 1 Status Alarm 1-16 113641 113656 1 Off = 0, On = 1 Flashing Alarm...

  • Page 103: Input Registers

    Error 1-16 114281 114296 1 Unacknowledged error. Off Flashing = 0, On = 1 Input Registers Type Channel First Last Block Read Write Notes Size Product ID 32001 32001 N/A Reads value 72 Version 32002 32002 N/A Reads version * 100 Custom 32003 32003 N/A Feature...
  • Page 104 Boot Time, 32009 32009 N/A System boot timestamp Hour 0 – 23 Boot Time, 32010 32010 N/A System boot timestamp 0 – 59 Boot Time, 32011 32011 N/A System boot timestamp 0 – 59 Standard 32020 32020 N/A Off = 0, On = 1, doesn’t take into Relay account failsafe State...
  • Page 105 Standard 32027 32027 N/A False = 0, True = 1. Indicates Relay whether standard relay 2 has Flashing been acknowledged. Standard 32028 32028 N/A False = 0, True = 1. Indicates Relay whether standard relay 3 has Flashing been acknowledged. Fault Relay 32029 32029 N/A False = 0, True = 1.
  • Page 106 Channel Data Analog 1-16 31001 31016 1 16bit integer value tracking Output analog output. Uses a range of 800 – 4000 to represent 4- 20mA. Channel 1-16 33001 33032 1 16bit representation of float w/ Value +-5% over/under range. * see formula Channel 1-16...
  • Page 107 Fault 1-16 33833 33848 1 Off = 0, On = 1 Status Comm 1-16 33897 33912 1 Off = 0, On = 1 Error Config 1-16 33961 33976 1 Off = 0, On = 1 Error IO Error 1-16 34025 34040 1 Off = 0, On = 1 Cal Flag 1-16...

  • Page 108: Holding Registers

    Holding Registers Type Channel First Last Block Read Write Notes Size Alarm 40001 40001 6, 16 Simulates the alarm reset Reset button. Write a value of 1 to activate. System 40010 40017 6, 16 Character string, 2 characters Name per register Date, Year 40020 40020...
  • Page 109 Zone 40030 40037 6, 16 Character string, 2 characters Name per register Zone 40038 40045 6, 16 Character string, 2 characters Name per register Zone 40046 40053 6, 16 Character string, 2 characters Name per register Zone 40054 40062 6, 16 Character string, 2 characters Name per register...

  • Page 110: Standard Relay 1

    Security 40099 40099 This register must be written Unlock with the Modbus® unlock code before any parameter can be written using function codes 6 or 16. 0000 – 9999, 1234 Standard Relay 1 Type Channel First Last Block Read Write Notes Size A1 Votes...
  • Page 111 Zone 40108 40108 6, 16 Use zone 4 channels for Enable voting. No = 0, Yes = 1 Zone 40109 40109 6, 16 Use zone 5 channels for Enable voting. No = 0, Yes = 1 Zone 40110 40110 6, 16 Use zone 6 channels for Enable voting.
  • Page 112 Override 40117 40117 6, 16 Create an override channel. 0 Channel is disabled. 0 - 16 Override 40118 40118 6, 16 Alarm this override Alarm channel to use. Alarm 1 = 0, Alarm 2 = 1, Alarm 3 = 2 Override 40119 40119...
  • Page 113 Override 40124 40124 6, 16 Alarm this override Alarm channel to use. Alarm 1 = 0, Alarm 2 = 1, Alarm 3 = 2 Override 40125 40125 6, 16 Create an override channel. 0 Channel is disabled. 0 - 16 Override 40126 40126...

  • Page 114: Standard Relay 2

    Standard Relay 2 Type Chan First Last Block Write Notes Size d FC A1 Votes 40140 40140 6, 16 Alarm 1 channels required. 0 - 16 A2 Votes 40141 40141 6, 16 Alarm 2 channels required. 0 – 16 A3 Votes 40142 40142 6, 16...
  • Page 115 Zone 40152 40152 6, 16 Use zone 8 channels for voting. No = Enable 0, Yes = 1 Override 40153 40153 6, 16 Create an override channel. 0 is Channel disabled. 0 - 16 Override 40154 40154 6, 16 Alarm for this override channel to Alarm use.
  • Page 116 Override 40159 40159 6, 16 Create an override channel. 0 is Channel disabled. 0 - 16 Override 40160 40160 6, 16 Alarm for this override channel to Alarm use. Alarm 1 = 0, Alarm 2 = 1, Alarm 3 = 2 Override 40161 40161...

  • Page 117: Standard Relay 3

    Override 40166 40166 6, 16 Alarm for this override channel to Alarm use. Alarm 1 = 0, Alarm 2 = 1, Alarm 3 = 2 Override 40167 40167 6, 16 Create an override channel. 0 is Channel disabled. 0 - 16 Override 40168 40168...
  • Page 118 Failsafe 40184 40184 6, 16 Relay is failsafe. No = 0, Yes = Zone 40185 40185 6, 16 Use zone 1 channels for Enable voting. No = 0, Yes = 1 Zone 40186 40186 6, 16 Use zone 2 channels for Enable voting.
  • Page 119 Override 40195 40195 6, 16 Create an override channel. 0 Channel is disabled. 0 - 16 Override 40196 40196 6, 16 Alarm this override Alarm channel to use. Alarm 1 = 0, Alarm 2 = 1, Alarm 3 = 2 Override 40197 40197...
  • Page 120 Override 40202 40202 6, 16 Alarm this override Alarm channel to use. Alarm 1 = 0, Alarm 2 = 1, Alarm 3 = 2 Override 40203 40203 6, 16 Create an override channel. 0 Channel is disabled. 0 - 16 Override 40204 40204...

  • Page 121: Discrete Relays

    Override 40208 40208 6, 16 Alarm this override Alarm channel to use. Alarm 1 = 0, Alarm 2 = 1, Alarm 3 = 2 Discrete Relays Type Channel First Last Block Read Write Notes Size A1 Failsafe 40220 40220 6, 16 Makes discrete relays...

  • Page 122: Channel Configuration

    Alarm 40231 40231 6, 16 Off = 0, Mode On = 1, Beep = 2 Alarm 40232 40232 6, 16 Off = 0, Mode On = 1, Beep = 2 Acknowledge N/A 40233 40233 6, 16 Off = 0, On = 1 Failsafe 40234 40234...
  • Page 123 Setpoint 1-16 41809 41840 2 Integer and divisor Setpoint 1-16 41937 41968 2 32bit IEEE Float Latching 1-16 42065 42080 1 6, 16 No = 0, Yes = 1 Trip 1-16 42129 42144 1 6, 16 Low = 0, high = 1 On Delay 1-16 42193 42208 1...
  • Page 124 Color 1-16 43025 43040 1 6, 16 Alarm color displayed on the unit Red = 0, Blue = 1, Orange = 2 Alarm 3 Setpoint 1-16 43089 43120 2 Integer and divisor Setpoint 1-16 43217 43248 2 32bit IEEE Float Latching 1-16 43345 43360 1...
  • Page 125 Setpoint 1-16 43793 43824 2 Integer and divisor Setpoint 1-16 43921 43952 2 32bit IEEE Float Data From Source 1-16 44369 44384 1 6, 16 Analog In = 0, Modbus® 16bit = 1, Signed Modbus® 16bit = Modbus® 32bit = 3, Wireless Monitor = 4, Digital In = 5 Min Raw...
  • Page 126 Local Cal 1-16 44753 44768 1 6,16 No = 0, Yes = 1, Board Default = 2 Byte Order 1-16 44881 44896 1 6,16 ABCD = 0 CDAB = 1 BADC = 2 DCBA = 3 Alias 1-16 44945 44976 2 Modbus®...
  • Page 127 Point 5 1-16 46353 46414 4 2x 32bit IEEE Floats, Input and Output Point 6 1-16 46609 46672 4 2x 32bit IEEE Floats, Input and Output Point 7 1-16 46865 46926 4 2x 32bit IEEE Floats, Input and Output Point 8 1-16 47121 47184 4 2x 32bit IEEE Floats,...

  • Page 128: Programmable Relays

    Zone 1-16 47761 47776 1 6, 16 Zone 1 = 0, Zone 2 = 1, Zone 3 = 2, Zone 4 = 3, Zone 5 = 4, Zone 6 = 5, Zone 7 = 6, Zone 8 = 7, Deadband% 1-16 47825 47856 2 32bit IEEE Float (0.0 –...
  • Page 129 Relay 7 49240 Relay 8 49280 Relay 9 49320 Relay 10 49360 Relay 11 49400 Relay 12 49440 Relay 13 49480 Relay 14 49520 Relay 15 49560 Relay 16 49600 The register for each relay parameter is determined by adding the offset to that relay’s base address. Type Channel Address Block...
  • Page 130 Failsafe 6, 16 Relay is failsafe. No = 0, Yes = 1 Zone 6, 16 Use zone 1 channels for voting. Enable No = 0, Yes = 1 Zone 6, 16 Use zone 2 channels for voting. Enable No = 0, Yes = 1 Zone 6, 16 Use zone 3 channels for voting.
  • Page 131 Override 6, 16 Create an override channel. 0 is Channel disabled. 0 - 16 Override 6, 16 Alarm for this override channel Alarm to use. Alarm 1 = 0, Alarm 2 = 1, Alarm 3 = 2 Override 6, 16 Create an override channel.
  • Page 132 Override 6, 16 Alarm for this override channel Alarm to use. Alarm 1 = 0, Alarm 2 = 1, Alarm 3 = 2 Override 6, 16 Create an override channel. 0 is Channel disabled. 0 - 16 Override 6, 16 Alarm for this override channel Alarm to use.
  • Page 133 Override 6, 16 Alarm for this override channel Alarm to use. Alarm 1 = 0, Alarm 2 = 1, Alarm 3 = 2 UM-1097 Revision B...

  • Page 134: Menu Navigation

    Appendix 4 Menu Navigation UM-1097 Revision B...

  • Page 135: Appendix 5

    Appendix 5 Antenna Selection Antenna Transmission Range The distance radio signals can travel is dependent upon several factors including antenna design, transmitter power and free-space losses. In order for a wireless link to work, the available system operating margin (TX power - RX Sensitivity + Antenna gains) must exceed the free-space loss and all other losses in the system.

  • Page 136: Water-Proofing Antenna Connections

    mounted fiberglass omnidirectional antenna at the base station. Always minimize obstructions between the gas detector and the base station antenna. Water-proofing Antenna Connections Waterproof all outdoor coax connectors using a three-layer sealing process of initial layer of adhesive PVC tape, followed by a second layer of self-vulcanizing weatherproofing tape, with a final layer of adhesive PVC tape.

  • Page 137: Yagi Antennas

    Yagi Antennas Yagi antennas are directional along the central beam of the antenna. The folded element is towards the back and the antenna should be pointed in the direction of the transmission. Yagis should also be mounted with at least 1 to 2 wavelengths of clearance from other objects. The polarity of the antenna is the same as the direction of the orthogonal elements.

  • Page 138: Surge Protection And Grounding

    Avoid installing coax cables together in long parallel paths. Leakage from one cable to another has a similar effect as mounting an antenna near another antenna. Surge Protection and Grounding Voltage surges can enter the WaveNet System via the antenna connections, power supply connections, connections to other equipment and even the earth or ground connection.

  • Page 139: Connections To Other Equipment

    Connections to other Equipment Surges can enter the wireless unit from connected devices, via I/O, serial or Ethernet connections. Other data devices connected to the wireless unit should be well grounded to the same ground point as the wireless unit. Special care needs to be taken where the connected data device is remote from the wireless unit requiring a long data cable.

  • Page 140: Ordering Information

    Appendix 6 Ordering Information Main Assemblies Option and Replacement Boards UM-1097 Revision B...

  • Page 141: Wireless Options And Accessories

    Wireless Options and Accessories Expansion Options UM-1097 Revision B...

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