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VDH Products BV reserves the right to make changes to the content of this manual, at any time, without obligation to notify any person or entity of such changes. The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement.
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PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 190356 Version: 1.0 bout this mAnuAl This user manual is meant to support you during installation of the installation. See for details the specific data sheets and drawings. Always consult your supplier in case of maintenance or repairs! Used notations Referents Reference to other documents like drawings...
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Always observe the local safety and installation regulations. Do not ignore local regulations or access protocols. ⇒ Activities in or on the PROBA 5 Compact must be carried out by qualified and authorized personnel only. ⇒ Be sure to remove all tools from the machine after any maintenance.
1.1 Introduction The VDH Alfanet Server Program (VASP) is used to simply read the data from different types of control systems and to operate those systems. The number of users that may operate the system at the same time depends on your licence. Ask your supplier for more information.
: 12Vdc Power consumption : less than 20 Watts Safety precautions : Mount an external switch and fuse as close as possible to the PROBA 5 Compact in order to interrupt the voltage. Housing dimensions : Approx 208x191X186mm (WxHxD) Housing material...
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, max. length 1km Ethernet : Ethernet connector to connect PROBA 5 Compact to the Ethernet LAN or to a PC. • Use CAT 5e patch cable to connect the PROBA 5 Compact to ethernet LAN • Use CAT 5e crossover cable to connect the PROBA 5 Compact direct to PC.
• Check whether all the cables have been connected properly. • The PROBA 5 Compact is intended for use as a component that is part of a complete system. Validation of the ultimate system is necessary in order to confirm that the system complies with the EMC standards.
PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 190356 Version: 1.0 4.5 Ethernet switch Type : Moxa 8-port entry-level unmanaged Ethernet switch Part number : 600.000169 Standards : IEEE 802.3 for 10BaseT IEEE 802.3u for 100BaseT(X) and 100BaseFX IEEE 802.3x for Flow Control Input Voltage : 12 to 45 VDC, 18 to 30 VAC (47 to 63 Hz) Input Current : 0.14 A @ 24 V...
PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 190356 Version: 1.0 4.6 Defining the IP address of a control panel When you switch on the touchscreen, the Proba control screen is first displayed. After a few moments, the ‘No communication’ message is displayed on the screen. PROBA 5 Compact user manual...
PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 190356 Version: 1.0 4.7 PROBA 5 Compact sensors 4.7.1 Pt 1000 Type : SM 8000S/2m Part number : 910.010381 Sensor element : Pt-1000, 2-wire acc. to DIN/IEC 751 Accuracy : DIN class A Range : -10/+40°C (+14/+104°F) Size sensor : ø6 x 50mm (0.24”...
PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 190356 Version: 1.0 4.7.2 Connectionbox Type : SM 8500(1) Part number : 810.040010 - SM 8500 : 810.040026 - SM 8500/1 : 810.040038 - Shielded coiled lead : 910.100083 - Connection box 502 Sensor element : Pt-1000, 3-wire acc. to DIN/IEC 751 Accuracy : DIN class A Range...
PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 190356 Version: 1.0 4.7.3 Humidity sensor Type : RH 980 Part number : 910.050161 Enclosure : Black ABS plastic Dimensions : 191 x 92 x 50mm (7.52”x 3.62” x 1.97”) Connections : Thru swivels on screw terminals Front : Polycarbonate IP-54 Supply...
The configuration of the inputs and outputs takes place via the internal web pages of the controller. In order to access the web pages, you should enter the IP address of the PROBA 5 Compact in the address bar of a web browser, followed by /config.
Here too, ‘Submit’ first has to be clicked before being able to move on to another zone or page. Web page Controller config - PROBA 5 Compact zone config Fig. 10 Page 23...
Here too, ‘Submit’ first has to be clicked before being able to move on to another zone or page. Web page Controller config - PROBA 5 Compact temperature config Fig. 11...
PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 190356 Version: 1.0 5.1.4 Config overview Once all settings have been made, the Config overview can be consulted to provide a quick and clear check for verifying that the correct settings have been made. If several functions have been assigned to one input or output, this will be indicated in red.
PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 190356 Version: 1.0 5.1.5 Activate configuration Sometimes it will be necessary to activate a new configuration without executing a hard reset. In that case, you can click ‘Activate configuration’. It is important, however, that the effect of the change can be assessed before carrying it out.
PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 190356 Version: 1.0 5.1.6 Hardware config If a board has to be exchanged, then the Proba must know that a new board has been installed. Each board has a unique serial number. In order for the Proba to be able to detect the new board, ‘Create new config from hardware’ must be clicked. Do NOT click ‘Submit’.
PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 190356 Version: 1.0 5.2 Test 5.2.1 Panel test The Panel test provides a simple test of the inputs and outputs. For this, the Proba is removed from the normal controller mode and placed in a test mode. The statuses of the inputs and outputs can be read and certain outputs can be put into another setting in order to be able to test these outputs.
PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 190356 Version: 1.0 5.2.1.1 Temperature The Temperature panel test allows the values of the individual temperature sensors to be read. Web page Test - Panel test - Temperature Fig. 16 Page 29...
PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 190356 Version: 1.0 5.2.1.2 Relays The Relay panel test allows the statuses of the relay to be read. What’s more, the relay can be activated or deactivated by clicking the ‘Toggle’ button of the relevant relay. Web page Test - Panel test - Relays Fig.
PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 190356 Version: 1.0 5.2.1.3 Digital in The Digital in panel test allows the values of the individual digital inputs to be read. A dash means not active, whereas a cross means active. Web page Test - Panel test - Digital in Fig.
PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 190356 Version: 1.0 5.2.1.4 Analogue in The Analogue in panel test allows the values of the individual analogue inputs to be read. Web page Test - Panel test - Analogue in Fig. 19 Page 32...
PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 190356 Version: 1.0 5.2.1.5 Analogue out The Analogue out panel test allows the values of the individual analogue outputs to be read and set. The output can be set to the desired value by moving the slider back and forth, or by entering a value in the entry box.
PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 190356 Version: 1.0 5.3 Other 5.3.1 Backup configuration A backup of the SD card can be made. This is advisable if, for example, an update has to be installed. By making a backup, the existing situation is kept safe and secure. The backups that are already present will be indicated.
The function ‘Restore configuration’ allows an existing backup to be restored. This function can also be used to supply the PROBA 5 Compact with new software. In order to install a software update, ‘Select file’ first has to be clicked. The software file can now be selected. After selecting the correct file, ‘Upload file(s)’...
PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 190356 Version: 1.0 5.3.3 Install package In certain circumstances, it may be necessary to install additional software. The ‘Install package’ function is used for this. ‘Select file’ first has to be clicked in order to select the right file. If this is selected, clicking ‘Upload and install package’...
PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 190356 Version: 1.0 5.3.4 Restart application The ‘Restart application’ function is used to restart the controller. This is necessary to, for example, activate the changes made in the hardware or to get the Proba out of the test mode.
In order to change the Modbus settings, it is necessary to log in separately. The username and password for this are not the same as the login details for the web page. Contact VDH products for the correct login details. 5.4.1 Modbus profiles A profile must first be created.
PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 190356 Version: 1.0 5.4.2 Modbus accessrules The Modbus should have access rules that indicate which IP addresses have access to the Modbus registers. Various different access profiles can be created. A Modbus profile has to be linked to each access profile. This allows it to be determined which application can be associated with which Modbus registers.
PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 190356 Version: 1.0 5.4.3 Reload Modbus Config Once all Modbus settings have been made and saved, these can be activated by clicking ‘Apply modbus settings’. Web page Modbus - Reload Modbus Config Fig. 27 Page 40...
5.5 Service 5.5.1 Proba 5 compact parameters Besides using VASP, you can also change the parameters of the PROBA 5 Compact using a web page. After changing a parameter, you must click Set. This applies to every parameter that you change.
PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 190356 Version: 1.0 5.5.2 Change password The password used to log in to the web pages can be changed. In order to be able to change the password, the existing password first has to be entered, followed by the new password.
Version: 1.0 5.5.3 Change time settings You can define the time zone and the date and time of the PROBA 5 Compact. It is important that these have been set correctly. An incorrect setting can lead to no registration data being available in VASP.
5.5.4 Change network settings You can adapt the network settings of the PROBA 5 Compact on this web page. Besides a fixed IP address, it is also possible to set the controller to DHCP. This only works if there is a DHCP server active on the network.
PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 190356 Version: 1.0 5.5.5 Reboot controller With Other - Restart application, a soft reset is executed. Then only the control processes are restarted. Sometimes, however, it is necessary to execute a hard reset. You can do this by temporarily powering down the controller but also by clicking Reboot controller.
Then, if a new controller needs to be installed, this backup file can be used to quickly reinstall the configuration. If multiple PROBA 5 Compact controllers have been installed on the network, you can also copy the configuration of another PROBA to this controller. To do this, at ‘Enter IP address of controller to copy configuration’ enter the IP address of the controller for which the configuration must be copied.
PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 190356 Version: 1.0 ArAmeters After you have created the hardware settings on the web pages, you can define the control parameters. You can only create these control parameters in VASP. You must have the appropriate authorisation to view and define parameters. See the VASP user guide for instructions on how to define the parameters.
PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 190356 Version: 1.0 6.1.3 Fan settings Description range units default 1216 External fan alarm fatal 0..1 1230 Fan off at minimum absolute alarm 1 0..1 1231 Fan off at maximum absolute alarm1 0..1 1235 Fan off cooling error 0..1 1236 Fan off at heating error...
PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 190356 Version: 1.0 6.1.5 Heating settings Description range units default 1401 Differential heating 0.1..15.0 1402 Offset heating -25.0..25.0 1410 P band heating 0.1..30.0 1411 I time heating 0..999 Min. 1412 D action heating 0..100 1413 Offset PID heating -25.0..25.0 1432 Heating off at absolute maximum alarm 1 in the zone...
PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 190356 Version: 1.0 6.2 Alarms 6.2.1 Temperature alarms settings Description range units default 2001 Absolute alarm active 0..2 0 = not 1 = always 2 = only during control 2002 Absolute maximum alarm -10.0..40.0 °C 25.0 2003 Absolute minimum alarm -10.0..40.0 °C...
PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 190356 Version: 1.0 6.2.2 Alarm relays settings Description range units default 2101 Alarm relay on at absolute alarm 0..2 0 = No alarm relay 1 = Non fatal alarm relay 2 = Fatal alarm relay 2103 Alarm relay on at relative alarm 0..2 2105 Alarm relay on after power failure...
PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 190356 Version: 1.0 6.3 Parameters input 6.3.1 Temperature sensors settings Description range units default 3001 Sensor 1 type 0..8 0 = not present 1 = product control Sensor 2 = air control Sensor 4 = product info Sensor 5 = air info Sensor 7 = air limit Sensor 3003...
PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 190356 Version: 1.0 6.3.2 Other sensors settings Description range units default 3131 Read out C2H4 per 0..3 3132 Value at 0 mA (0V) -9999..9999 3133 Value at 4 mA (2V) -9999..9999 3134 Value at 8 mA (4V) -9999..9999 3135 Value at 12 mA (6V)
PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 190356 Version: 1.0 6.5 Temperature programs Description range units default 4101 Temperature day 0 program 1 -10.0..+40.0 °C +14.5 4102 Temperature day 1 program 1 -10.0..+40.0 °C +18.0 4103 Temperature day 2 program 1 -10.0..+40.0 °C +18.0 4104 Temperature day 3 program 1 -10.0..+40.0...
The lowest value of the set point which is adjustable. 1021 The highest value of the set point which is adjustable. 1090 The software version of the PROBA 5 Compact. 1091 The production date of the PROBA 5 Compact. 1092 The serial number of the PROBA 4.
PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 190356 Version: 1.0 6.6.3 Fans settings Explanation 1216 External fan alarm can be set as a fatal alarm 1230 Fans off at absolute minimum alarm. 1231 Fans off at absolute maximum alarm. 1235 Fans off at cooling error. 1236 Fans off at heating error.
PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 190356 Version: 1.0 6.6.4 Cooling settings Explanation 1301 Cooling differential (this is the differential temperature between switching the cooling on and off) 1302 Cooling offset (This changes the cooling switch-off point. Offset = 0.0 means that the cooling will switch off at the setpoint).
PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 190356 Version: 1.0 6.6.6 Gassing settings Explanation 1501 Differential of the gassing (only when a gas sensor is used). 1502 Offset gas concentration (offset from switch off concentration compared with the set point). 1503 To prevent the door from being opened while there is gas in the cell, the door is locked when the gas sensor measures a concentration that is higher than this parameter.
PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 190356 Version: 1.0 6.6.8 Humidity control settings Explanation 1701 Humidification differential (this is the difference between switching the humidification on and off). 1702 Dehumidification differential (this is the difference between switching the dehumidification on and off). 1703 Humidity control offset (This changes the humidity control switch-off point.
PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 190356 Version: 1.0 Explanation 2024 The delay time for relative alarm 1 2041 The absolute maximum air temperature. If the temperature is above this value, the heating will be switch off. No alarm will be generated. 2042 The absolute minimum air temperature.
Use this parameter to indicate what type of sensor is connected. Info sensors are not used for control functions and are only used for display. The function of the sensor can only be changed on the PROBA web page. See also “5.1.3 PROBA 5 Compact temperature config” on page 24 3003 The offset value of the sensor compensates the deviation of the sensor.
PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 190356 Version: 1.0 6.6.13 Analogue outputs settings Explanation 3210 If the analogue output is used for function 1 or 2, the required range for the 0-10V should be adjusted. Example: Should the 0-10V correspond to -10/+40°C, this parameter should have the value -10 3211 This parameter belongs to parameter 4110.
PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 190356 Version: 1.0 A Operations of controls Cooling and Heating • The cooling switches on at setpoint + offset + differential and switches off at setpoint + offset. • The heating switches on at setpoint + offset - differential and switches off at setpoint + offset. Humidifying The humidifying process switches on at setpoint + offset + differential and switches off at setpoint + offset.
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