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Uniflo 1200 GVEC Accessories Communication board Product number: 061864X-YYY Manual M/06180XX/24 Rev. 23.02.2010 Please look at our homepage www.flonidan.dk there you will find the newest version of the document.
Communication_board_230210.doc CONTENT 1.0 Introduction ........................3 2.0 Mounting ........................3 3.0 General settings ......................4 3.1 GSM modem ............................6 3.2 PSTN modem ............................7 3.3 GPRS ..............................7 4.0 More than one Uniflo connected to the same modem (bus connection) ....9 4.1 Set up ..............................
Should there be any doubt as to the correct handling of the module, please contact your local distributor or, alternatively, Flonidan DC A/S - Islandsvej 29 - DK-8700 Horsens Tel. +45 75618888 - Fax +45 75626088 - E-mail: mail@flonidan.dk Mounting and connection of the module should comply with national legislation for mounting of electric materials, i.a.
Communication_board_230210.doc 4. If needed, mount the wires for the bus system. Rs232 RX / RS485 B+ RS232 TX / RS485 A- 5. Mount the 2 screws and strain relief securely. If it’s a shielded cable then terminate the shield under the strain relief.
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Communication_board_230210.doc It's possible to select different baud rates depending on the application. Options: • 9600 • 4800 • 2400 Always select 4800 Baud when using build in PSTN or GSM modem. Data format Always select 8 data bit, 1 stop bit, no parity (default). Connection type Options: •...
The GPRS option can be used to transfer log data as soon as they have been logged. It requires a GPRS modem and an Internet connection with Flonidan GPRS gateway to receive data. If more than one Uniflo is connected to the same GPRS modem, then it’s important that the Uniflo with Modbus address 1-10 is updated with the number of slaves connected (under the tap “Miscellaneous”) and...
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Communication_board_230210.doc 1: Choose GPRS from the connection type list. 2: Go to the GPRS tab 3: Under APN-server type in the name of the suppliers APN, e.g. “internet” 4: Under APN-port type in the port number to transmit data to (usually 7000). 5: If a username and password is required for at APN, type in these under APN-username and APN-password.
Communication_board_230210.doc 4.0 More than one Uniflo connected to the same modem (bus connection) System overview Two or more Uniflo's can be connected to the same modem to save money on both the modem and the monthly fee's. A connection between two Uniflo's can be seen in the following diagram. Uniflo 1200 Uniflo 1200 "MASTER"...
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Communication_board_230210.doc Connections A more detailed look on the connections between the two Communication boards shows that the T, C and R has to be connected and only the Communication board in the MASTER is connected to the GSM/PSTN modem. Uniflo 1200 no. 1 Uniflo 1200 no.
Communication_board_230210.doc 4.1 Set up Uniflo with modem Set up as described for "Communication board connected directly to GSM modem" or "Communication board connected directly to PSTN modem" type. This will be the Modbus MASTER. Uniflo's without modem Set up as described for "Communication board connected via bus to GSM modem" or "Communication board connected via bus to PSTN modem"...
Communication_board_230210.doc Communication board to Communication board cable (Bus): The cable used to connect Uniflo's has to confirm to the general cable requirements described in the Installation Manual. The cable has also to be shielded and the cross section of each wire has to be greater than 0,2mm When mounting the shield please be aware of ground loops and respect the general requirements set out for connecting electronic devices.
If the bus leaves the hazardous environment it must be through a Zener barrier as for the external modem connection. 5.5 Installation, inspection and maintenance in hazardous environment Repair of the unit and replacement of components must be done by Flonidan only. For Installation, inspection and maintenance it’s recommended to follow the standards: •...
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Communication_board_230210.doc ATEX CE marking CE 0539 Ex II2(1)G ATEX CE marking according to directive 94/9/EC CE = Conformance with directive 94/9/EC and other relevant standards 0539 = Identification number of authorized body (Demko) Ex = Marking of explosive protection II = Equipment group II 2(1) = Category 2 and connected to Category 1 G = Explosive...
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ATEX relevant information is updated because of new certificate no. 139093 23.02.2009 GPRS not able to be connected in parallel removed. Flonidan DC A/S - Islandsvej 29 - DK-8700 Horsens Tel. +45 75618888 - Fax +45 75626088 - E-mail: mail@flonidan.dk U:\Hovedbibliotek\Produkter\Standard\Uniflo 1200\2. Kundemappe UK\8_Option Board_Communication\8.1_communicatiom_controller\Communication_board_230210.doc Page 15 of 15...