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- Page 1 VPINSTRUMENTS.COM VPVision User manual © 2020 Van Putten Instruments BV MAN-VP-V-UK-2000 Date: 29-7-2020...
- Page 2 VPVision © 2020 Van Putten Instruments BV Al l ri ghts res erved. No pa rts of thi s document ma y be reproduced i n a ny form or by a ny mea ns - gra phi c, el ectroni c, or mecha ni ca l , i ncl udi ng photocopyi ng, recordi ng, ta pi ng, or i nforma ti on s tora ge a nd retri eva l s ys tems - wi thout the wri tten permi s s i on of the publ i s her.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
4 VPN connection ........................... 14 5 Cellular internet ........................... 15 6 Power supplies ........................... 15 7 VPVision_M ........................... 16 6 Getting started with VPVision 1 Terminology ........................... 17 2 Accessing the site settings ........................... 17 3 Authentication ........................... 18 4 User management ........................... - Page 4 9 Apendix 1 Modbus networks ........................... 21 2 Cables for VPVision ........................... 22 3 Troubleshooting ........................... 23 Problems and solutions ................................23 Communication issues ................................23 4 Documentation example ........................... 24 © 2020 Van Putten Instruments BV | MAN-VP-V-UK | Revision: 2000 | Date: 29-7-2020...
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Page 5: Warning - Read This First
Feedback leads to product improvement. Please share your experience with us, as we are continuously improving our products in our commitment to quality, reliability and ease of use. Let us know via sales@vpinstruments.com! © 2020 Van Putten Instruments BV | MAN-VP-V-UK | Revision: 2000 | Date: 29-7-2020... -
Page 6: Introduction
VPVision is scalable and adaptable. About this manual We have written this manual to help you to get the VPVision system up and running in no time. Basic IT and network knowledge is required. This basic knowledge should be present in your IT department. -
Page 7: System Overview
System overview VPVision is an Ethernet based monitoring system. The typical installation consists of the VPVision- M data logger with I/O converter for analog sensors and a Modbus network with one multiple sensors. The Modbus sensors can be read out via direct RS485 or an indirect Modbus/TCP converter. The I/O converters are read out via an Ethernet interface. -
Page 8: Quick Start In 9 Steps
Get your laptop or PC, and connect it to the VPVision-M. Enter the VPVision IP address to access the system. This IP address can be found on the configuration sheet enclosed in the cabinet. Depending on your system configuration, you also have to change the IP addresses of the Modbus converters and any remote IO converters you have. -
Page 9: Preparation
In existing networks, this might not be possible due to limitation. Ethernet address example The default address for LAN port 1: See the configuration leaflet, which comes with your VPVision system. As an example, the configuration may look as follows: 192.168.1.XXX VPVision-M... -
Page 10: Connect Via Ethernet
You can view the VPVision system on any computer, tablet or smartphone as long as the VPVision has access to the Internet. If you would like to have external access to the VPVision system a VPN connection might be required for security reasons. Requesting a VPN connection might take several weeks. -
Page 11: Sensor Configuration
Ethernet. Sensor configuration Some sensors require configuration before they can be connected to VPVision. Read the sensor's manual for more information. Modbus devices A Modbus device needs to have a unique hardware address in it's daisy chain. Every Modbus sensor in the same daisy chain requires this unique Modbus address. -
Page 12: Hardware Installation
You need to set your computer's IP address to a static ip address when connecting your computer to the VPVision-M. The address should be within the same IP range as the VPVision. See the configuration sheet which comes with your VPVision-M to find the default configuration. - Page 13 RS485 connection terminal The VPVision M features 1 pre wired RS485 interface. The RS485 is connected to COM3 of the VPVision computer. It contains the following pins: Pin Description Data B Data A Power - Power + (24VDC) 3 more COM ports are available on the VPVision computer. A Modbus extension module can add additional RS485 screw terminals and power supply for one of these 3 COM ports.
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Page 14: Analog Input Connection
Connecting an analog sensor The analog input converter measures the current in the loop. This means that it needs to be in between the loop. The 24V terminal inside the VPVision-M can be used to supply power to the sensors. -
Page 15: Cellular Internet
As long as port 80 is blocked, the VPVision is not visible from outside the premises. For remote viewing, port 80 or another (mapped) port can be added to access the web server from remote. VPN hardware devices Various hardware can be used for the VPN service. -
Page 16: Vpvision_M
VPVision_M The VPVision-M is mounted in a sturdy powder coated field enclosure including: AC IN: Two Phase Mains input 100..240 VAC. Mains is connected to a circuit breaker. LAN: Ethernet ports for connection to your network. Address can be pre-configured. -
Page 17: Getting Started With Vpvision
Getting started with VPVision Before VPVision can start collecting data you need to configure your input devices and dashboard pages. Terminology Pages Pages contain a collection of widgets , they function as dashboard pages. Widgets Widgets represent the data recorded from your input devices. -
Page 18: Authentication
User management VPVision supports multiple users accounts. There are 2 user roles available, the default ‘user’ and ‘admin’ role. Users with the ‘user’ role have limited access to the application and can only manage input devices, pages and other related resources. -
Page 19: Reports And Alarms
License management Your system comes pre-installed with your VPVision license, if you receive a new license you upload the new license through the ‘License’ page. The ‘License’ page, found by clicking the ‘Site settings’ button in the sidebar and navigating to ‘License’. -
Page 20: Specification
Specification Please always check the label of your product for the specifications. Specifications are subject to change as we are continuously improving our products. Please contact us to obtain the latest specification sheet. Mechanical Cabinet Powder coated grey steel Size 38 x 21 x 30 cm | 15 x 8.3 x 11.8 inch Weight 10.6 kg | 23.4 pounds... -
Page 21: Apendix
Standard Modbus networks employ one of two types of transmission modes: ASCII Mode and RTU Mode. The mode of transmission is usually selected along with other serial port communication parameters (baud rate, parity, etc.) as part of the device configuration. VPVision supports Modbus RTU only. -
Page 22: Cables For Vpvision
In case of any doubt, It is best to consult the site on their existing cables to make sure that the VPVision cables match the prescribed standards. The cable should match the power budget of all connected sensors. Long cables will result in increased cable resistance, which might cause issues when not properly addressed. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
Check LED indicators on the RS485 converter. Both TX (Transmit) and RX (Receive) should blink intermittent. Blinking led, once per second: VPVision Data Acquisition is active. Check termination and biasing resistors. They should be enabled in the last Modbus Junction Box only. -
Page 24: Documentation Example
Documentation example Proper documentation is key to long term success. Therefore we added an example (empty) documentation sheet here. You can use it as a guideline for documentation of your VPVision configuration. IP address list No Name IP address VPVision-M 192.168.1.253... - Page 25 Schematic example The entire network configuration should be documented. Below you find a sample sketch drawing of the network architecture. © 2020 Van Putten Instruments BV | MAN-VP-V-UK | Revision: 2000 | Date: 29-7-2020...
- Page 26 Notes © 2020 Van Putten Instruments BV | MAN-VP-V-UK | Revision: 2000 | Date: 29-7-2020...
- Page 27 Notes © 2020 Van Putten Instruments BV | MAN-VP-V-UK | Revision: 2000 | Date: 29-7-2020...
- Page 28 VPInstruments Buitenwatersloot 335 2614 GS Delft The Netherlands info@vpinstruments.com www.vpinstruments.com MAN-VP-V-UK-2000 Date: 29-7-2020...
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