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PMC-1304-3 Communications Processor User Manual Version: V1.0 July 26, 2016 Ceiec Electric Technology...
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The information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate at the time of publication; however, CET assumes no responsibility for any errors which may appear here and reserves the right to make changes without notice. Please consult CET or your local representative for the latest product specifications.
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Ceiec Electric Technology DANGER Failure to observe the following instructions may result in severe injury or death and/or equipment damage. Before connecting the device to the power source, check the label of the device to ensure that it is equipped with the appropriate power supply. ...
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This warranty is on a return to factory for repair basis. CET does not accept liability for any damage caused by device malfunctions. CET accepts no responsibility for the suitability of the device to the application for which it was purchased.
Chapter 3 Operating the PMC-1304-3 ....................17 3.1 LED Indicators ........................17 3.2 Reset Button ........................17 Chapter 4 Configuring the PMC-1304-3 via the Web Console .............. 18 4.1 On-line Web Console Login ....................18 4.2 Off-line Web Console Login ....................20 4.3 Web Interface ........................
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Ceiec Electric Technology Appendix A Technical Specifications ..................... 47 Appendix B Standards Compliance ....................... 49 Appendix C Ordering Guide ........................50 Contact us .............................. 51...
Logs and Waveform Logs for CET devices that provide these advanced capabilities. The PMC-1304-3 comes with Tx/Rx LEDs for the serial ports on the front panel. The LEDs not only indicate the network status but also help to monitor the communications activities of the attached serial devices.
Supported 1.3 Typical Applications The PMC-1304-3 is an ideal instrument to connect serial devices to an IP based Ethernet LAN for any industrial automation systems that require insulation protection as well as high reliability. With its built-in dual Ethernet ports, the PMC-1304-3 is capable of operating under a Single Networking or Dual Networking architecture.
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Ceiec Electric Technology 1.3.2 Multiple Modbus TCP Masters Support The PMC-1304-3 supports multiple Modbus TCP Master simultaneously to facilitate information sharing while minimizing the implementation cost. For highly data or communication intensive applications. The RTU Model is recommended. Notes for RTU Moles: ...
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CSV format. This versatile function allows users to perform simple data logging of Slave IEDs locally or remotely without any expensive software. Not only does the RTU Model support Modbus Slave Devices from CET, it can also support the Modbus RTU Mastering of practically and 3 party Modbus IEDs with customized device drivers.
Ceiec Electric Technology Figure 1-5 Data Push to FTP Server in CSV Format The table below lists the PMC-1304-3’s various historical data as per configured recording intervals which can be implemented by IBD_admin, please contact your local CET Representatives for authority for further configuration.
2.2 Unit Dimension Front View Side View Top View Figure 2-2 Unit Dimension 2.3 Mounting The PMC-1304-3 should be installed in a dry environment with no dust and kept away from heat, radiation and electrical noise source. DIN-Rail Mounting Installation step:...
Move the installation clip at the bottom of the PMC-1304-3 downward to the “unlock” position Mount the PMC-1304-3 on the DIN rail Push the installation clip upward to the “lock” position to secure the PMC-1304-3 on to the DIN Rail Figure 2-3 DIN-Rail Mounting Surface Mounting Installation steps: ...
Connect the other end of the ground wire to an Earth ground Figure 2-6 Chassis Ground Connection 2.6 Ethernet Port Wiring Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to PMC-1304-3 Ethernet port and the other end of the cable to the Ethernet network. Figure 2-7 RJ45 Connector...
Figure 2-9 Cross-over Connection 2.7 Serial Port Wiring 2.7.1 P3 (RS-422/485) Wiring The P3 port of PMC-1304-3 can be used as a RS-485 or a RS-422 port. The following figure illustrates the RS-422/485 communications connections on the PMC-1304-3: Table 2-3 RS-422/485 Connection...
Ceiec Electric Technology 2.7.2 P4/P5/P6 (RS485) Wiring The PMC-1304-3 provides three RS-485 ports (P4, P5 and P6). The following figure illustrates the RS-485 communications connections on the PMC-1304-3: Table 2-3 RS-485 Connection...
Reset button. Press and hold the Reset button for less than 5 seconds will cause the PMC-1304-3 to initiate a reboot sequence. The reboot process would be completed when the Run indicator is off.
For the RTU Model, PMC-1304-3-R Web Console has two programming modes: On-Line and Off-Line. The On-Line mode is used to query and configure a connected PMC-1304-3-R, while the Off-Line mode is used to configure most of parameters for a PMC-1304-3-R without physically connecting to the PMC-1304-3-R.
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192.168.1.100 and 255.255.255.0, respectively. 3) Enter the IP Address of the PMC-1304-3 in the Address input box of the Internet Explorer (IE) and then press <Enter>. The default IP address is 192.168.0.127 for Ethernet 1 and 192.168.1.127 for Ethernet 2.
Ceiec Electric Technology 4.2 Off-line Web Console Login To run the PMC-1304-3 Off-Line Web Console, the program should be installed by double clicking the “PMC-1304-3 Web Console Setup.exe”. After installation, double click the “PMC-1304-3_EN” to open Off-Line Web Console. The PMC-1304-3’s Off-line Web Console’s Login page appears. Enter the User name and Password.
T2-XX-XXXX-I Import Configuration Import a backup configuration file Synchronize Device: Synchronize the PMC-1304-3’s device configuration to Off-Line Web Console via an Ethernet connection Enter the static IP address of PMC-1304-3 to 0.0.0.0 to IP Address synchronize device configuration 255.255.255.255...
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System Maintenance > Backup/Restore > Synchronization Settings menu. Click <Quit> to leave the PMC-1304-3 Web Console. Please ensure that your changes have been saved before leaving. 4.3.1.2 Time Settings This option exists in both the On-Line and Off-Line programming modes, but only for the RTU Model.
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SNTP: Simple Network Time Protocol SNTP Settings Server IP Specify the SNTP Server’s IP address Default = 127.0.0.1 Time Sync. Interval Specify how often the PMC-1304-3 contacts the 1 to 300 minutes (min) NTP server for the correct time Default = 60 Accept Time...
Ethernet ports. 4.3.1.3 FTP Password The PMC-1304-3’s built-web supports modifying FTP Password when the device is deployed as a FTP Client. This option only exists in the RTU Model’s On-line programming mode. Click on FTP Password under Device Settings on the left-hand pane and the following screen appears.
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Enter extended parameters Default =Null Notes: Only experienced personnel should modify the Advanced Settings of the PMC-1304-3. 4.3.2.2 Driver Management This option exists in both the On-Line and Off-Line programming modes, but only for the RTU Model. For the On-Line mode, only .SO file can be uploaded while .DRI file can be uploaded for the Off-Line mode.
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Ceiec Electric Technology Option Description Setting Add Driver Add a new Driver by clicking Add Driver Select All Select all drivers Remove Driver Remove the selected (checked) driver(s) Select Select a Driver by checking the check box Default = Un-checked Driver Driver Description Protocol...
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Ceiec Electric Technology Notes: Once the driver has been removed, all devices requiring this driver will be removed, and their corresponding data will become N/A. Add Driver Click Browse… to select a .DRI file and the file size must be less than 4MB. Click Upload, the process information will be shown under Information.
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Driver description Unit ID Slave IED Unit ID Enable the collection of Waveform Records for Enable or Disable Waveform Record CET devices that support this feature Default = Disable Reserved Enter extended parameters NULL = Default Data Map View Driver’s Data Map for the IED Notes: Once the slave IED has been removed, its corresponding data will become N/A.
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Ceiec Electric Technology Option Description Setting <Back> Return to Slave IED Management page IED: XXXX IED’s name and Driver info. Analog Input data Digital Input data Sequence of Event Energy Electrical energy data Digital Output data Description Parameter name Maximum 31 characters Unit Measurement unit 4.3.2.4 Modbus Gateway...
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Specify the maximum amount of time between the 0 to 60000 ms Byte Timeout (ms) reception of two consecutive bytes before a packet Default = 20 frame is considered to have ended Notes: PMC-1304-3 supports up to 16 TCP connections for Client access over Ethernet.
Cache. Otherwise, keep it empty to allow access by any Default = Any Clients. Notes: PMC-1304-3 supports up to 16 TCP connections for Client access over Ethernet. Data Export Setting Click the icon on the right to edit the Data Cache configuration.
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Ceiec Electric Technology Option Description Setting Logging Interval The interval of storing data that belong to the channel. 1~60min Schedule The interval of FTP server uploads CSV file. 1hour, 4hour, 8hour, Interval When the Logging’s Interval is set to 1min, the weekly 12hour, daily, weekly option for Schedule’s Interval is not available.
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Ceiec Electric Technology 4.3.2.2 Data Cache This option exists in both the On-Line and Off-Line programming modes. Click on Data Cache under Data Cache Management on the left-hand pane and the following screen appears. Off-line Mode: On-line Mode:...
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Ceiec Electric Technology Option Description Setting Data Cache X Select which Cache to modify Add Parameters Add parameters to the selected Data Cache Copy parameters from the selected Data Cache to Copy another Data Cache Export Parameters to Export all the parameters in selected Data Cache to Excel Excel (Off-line mode) Export Data log Export data logs to Excel file.
This is only valid for IEC101 or IEC104. Default = 1.000 When the value of a parameter fluctuates by an amount that is larger than the specified Deadband, PMC-1304-3 0.001 to 100 Deadband will upload the value to the Master using Report by Default = 1.000...
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Ceiec Electric Technology Option Description Setting Status The status of the serial port, open or closed. Tx (Bytes) The data (bytes) that the device transmitted. Rx (Bytes) The data (bytes) that the device received. Connected Time (s) The time the serial port has been connected. 4.3.2.3 Clear History This option only exists in the RTU Model’s on-line programming mode.
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Load Factory Default to factory default. All previous settings are overwritten. 0.0.0.0 to PMC-1304’s IP Specify the IP address of the PMC-1304-3 to synchronize 255.255.255.255 PMC-1304 -> Web Upload the complete configuration from the connected Console PMC-1304-3 to the Web Console Web Console ->...
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PMC-1304-3. It would be easier and safer for the user to connect to a real PMC-1304-3 for the first time and then to upload its configuration for future off-line changes.
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Ceiec Electric Technology 4.3.2.6 Reboot This option is available in both T and RTU Models. For the RTU Model, it exists only in the On-Line programming mode. Click on Reboot under System Maintenance on the left-hand pane and the following screen appears. After reading notes carefully, users can click Reboot to restart the device.
Chapter 5 Modbus Register Map This chapter provides a complete description of the Modbus register map (Protocol Version 1.1 and above) for the PMC-1304-3-R communication processor to facilitate the development of 3 party communication driver for accessing information on the RTU Model.
Ceiec Electric Technology 5.3 Energy Register Format Register Property Description 46000 46000 INT32 INT64 46002 46004 INT32 INT64 46004 46008 INT32 INT64 … … … INT32 INT64 48046 50092 PI1024 INT32 INT64 Table 5-3 Energy Measurements Notes: When the PIx’s reading is 0x7fffffff, the register value is invalid. For example, when the PI’s corresponding IDE cannot be connected normally, and the register’s reading would be 0x7fffffff.
5.7 Data Recorder Log The PMC-1304-3’s real-time data, including AI and PI, is recorded as data recorder log. A DR log records all of the AI and PI data in data cache at a certain moment. As for recording depth, users can configure via the Data Export web interface under Data Cache Management >...
Ceiec Electric Technology Notes: The register 30000~30007 should be read at the same time. DR Log Index indicates the latest DR Log index in data cache, and its range is between 0 to 0xFFFFFFFF. The register is incremented by 1 and will roll over to 1 when its current value is 0xFFFFFFFF.
0x7fffffff. 5.9 WFR Log The PMC-1304-3 can read and store waveform into /wave directory in FTP server. Masters can retrieve waveform via FTP protocol with user name cetadmin and password Ceiec4567$%^&. Up to 4 channels and 4 directories can be defined in /wave which should follow the rules below:...
1: Int64 65026 Reserved UINT16 Table 5-16 Device Information Note: The Device Model appears in registers 65000 to 65019 and contains the ASCII encoding of the string “PMC-1304-3” as shown in the following table. Register Value(Hex) ASCII 65000 0x50 65001...
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