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Ritron DATAFLOW RTU Technical Manual

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  • Page 2: Accessories

    FCC REGULATIONS LICENSING The FCC requires you to obtain a station license for your DATAFLOW RTU system before using it, but does not require an operation license or permit The station licensee is responsible for ensuring that the transmrtter power, frequency and deviation are within the limits specified by the station license.
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  • Page 4 ORANGE WIRE (PIN 7) OF CONNECTOR 1105 TO GROUND. PERFORMING ANY OF THESE ACTIONS WILL DESTROY THE FUSE (Fl 01) LOCATED ON THE DATAFLOW RTU CONTROL BOARD. 8. DO NOT OPERATE THE DATAFLOW RTU WITHOUT AN ANTE NNA OR SUITABLE LOAD. TODO SOMAY DAMAGETHETRANSMITTER. (iv)

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Installation/ Operation DATAFLOW RTU Installation/ Operation Table of Contents SECTION TITLE PAGE NO. Introduction Operation Microprocessor Updates Part Number Definition Accessories Specifications Control Board Schematic Control Board Layout RF Board Schematic RF Board Layout Interconnects Hardware Configuration A-11 A-12 Software Configuration...
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  • Page 8: Specifications

    Audio Dist.: less than 3% NOTE: For detailed i n formation see applicable RITRON DTX manual. Wh en using the DTX manual in support of the DATAFWW RTU, only the RF portion is valid. Disregard all references to the DTX control board.
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  • Page 10: Control Board Layout

    • 2 --- 3 --- "•" DO NOT PLACE 1750090C RITRON, INC. 12/16/97 TOP SIDE PARTS PLACEMENT W/ REF. DES 1750092G LAST ECN 2540 Figure A2 - Control Board top side parts placement with reference deisgnators. EXAMPLE: The location of a particular component is given by the following notation - J!Ol PIN I (Y 0.3 - X L8).
  • Page 11 DATAFLOW RTU DESCRIPTION REF. RITRON# 22uf 10V 6.0 X 3.2 CHIP TANTALUM CAP 0.028 2 .955 C 123 152C6226 .33MF 35V ft3.2Xl.6• CHIP TANTALUM 0.044 3.375 152AB334 .lllF X7R 1206 SOV CHIP CAP 1.402 4.111 15121104 CAPACITOR . 04 7F 5. SV TANTALUM 1.065...
  • Page 12 Installation/ Operation REF. DESCRJ:PTJ:ON lUTRON# 1.337 3 .914 47100102 lK OHM 0805 CHIP RES 2.473 4.155 lOM OHM 0805 5% 47100106 RESISTOR, CHIP 470K OHM 0805 CHIP RES. 2.625 4.155 47100474 lOK OHM 0805 CEIP RES 1.442 0.348 47100103 1.443 0.428 47402002 20K OHM 1% 0805 CHIP...
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  • Page 14 11.1.2 OPTIONAL INTERFACE CABLES, part numbers 06001123 and 06001124, may be purchased for use with the small (S) enclosure. These cables provide the user with 6-foot long, color-coded cables designed specifically for use with DATAFLOW RTU. 11.1.3 INTERFACE CABLE CONNECTIONS: COLOR CODE Ext.

  • Page 15: 12. Hardware Configuration

    2 configures the pin to be an input. The jumper across pins 2 and 3 configures the pin to be an output, the default setting. At the time of printing this manual, the DATAFLOW RTU firmware supports this pin to be used only as an output.

  • Page 16: Software Configuration

    14.1 To provide DATAFLOW RTU with an aluminum enclosure, it may be purchased with the small enclosure (S). The S enclosure has four pilot holes dtilled into the back comers of the case; the holes are tapped with four ( 4) #6- 32 x 3/8 thread-fonning screws.
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  • Page 18: Power

    15 . POWER 15.1 The DATAFLOW RTU small enclosure (S) may be purchased with the delete internal power (D) option. The RTU power source is a user-provided external power supply meeting the following criteria: • Between IO VDC and 16 VDC with 12 VDC nominal;...
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  • Page 20: Digital Outpu1S

    This means that if a digital output is used for a warning indicator, only one digital signal may be sent to thatDATAFWW RTU. Because the relays are latching relays, they retain the state they are in if powerto the DATAFLOW RTU is lost; !9.3 they will not go to OPEN state during power outage.
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  • Page 22 21.3 Meter excitation voltage may be provided by the DATAFLOW RTU using the Power Out pin of connector JJO I. If the Power Out pin is used as the excitation supply make sure that the maximum current drive of the pin is not exceeded and that your indicator will operate on a supply voltage ofVsupply-5.5Volts.

  • Page 23: Antennas

    Using an adjustment tool, adjust RI31 for a deviation of2.80 kHz to 3.00 kHz. 23.2 Refer to the applicable RITRON DTX manual for alignment of the RF board. When using the DTX manual in support of the DATAFLOW RTU only the RF portion is valid. Disregard all references to the DTX control board.
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  • Page 25 OUTPUT PINS 15 AND 17 -- Jumpers set for VOLTAGE. Output set for FULL SCALE (5.00 Volts). Output amplifiers powered from Vreg. Programming cable connected. SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS - ICI06- Not placed. DATAFLOW RTU CONTROL BOARD VOLTAGE DEVICE MEASUREMENTS RECEIVE TRANSMIT STANDBY � QlOl 5.01...
  • Page 26 Installation/ Operation IC10 2 2. 4 [! ] 2.4 [I] 2.4 [!] 2.4 [I] 2.4 [I] 2.4 [I ] 2.4 []] 2.4 fl J 2.4 [l] 2.4 [!] 2.4 [!] 2.4 [!] 2.4 [!] 2.4 [ l] 2. 4 [I] 2 .4 [I] 2.
  • Page 27 DATAFLOW RTU 5.01 [l] 5.01 [l] 5.01 [l] (IC!OS) 9.72 9.72 9.72 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 []] 0.00 [l] 0.00 [l] 5.01 [I] 5.01 [l] 5.01 [I] 5.01 [I ] 5.01 [l] 5.01 [I ] 0.00 [I] 0.00 []] 0.00 [l] 0.00 [1]...
  • Page 28 ( A-24) Installation/ Operation (ICI08) 5.0 1 [ 1 ] 5.01 [ ! ] 5.01 [1] 4.72 4.64 4.64 IC!09 0.00 [1] 0.00 [1] 0.00 [ ] ] 5. 01 [1] 5.0 1 [1 ] 5.0 1 [1 ] 0.00 [1] 0.00 [1] 0.00 [1 ] 5.01 [1]...
  • Page 29 For a voltage chart of the RF board see the applicable DTX manual. When using the DTX manual in support of the only the RF portion is valid. Disregard all references to the DTX control board. DATAFLOW RTU NOTES: RlTRON DATAFWW RTU, ( A-25)
  • Page 30 Software/ Programm DATAFLOW RTU Software/ Programming Table of Contents TITLE PAGE NO. SECTION Introduction Operation Microprocessor Updates Programming Kit Programming Software B-11 MODBUS Memory Map Technical Notes B-13 Application Examples B-15 Software/ Programming Table of Figures PAGE NO. TITLE B-13...
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  • Page 32 4.2.1 The AC Power Supply, RITRON part number RTC-PAS, converts 110 Volts AC to a DC voltage for use by the DATAFLOW RTU. The power supply provides power to the RTU when RTU programming software is being used, and also provides power to the RTU, if it is to be connected to a MODBUS PC controller.
  • Page 33 5.4.2 The <F4> DOWNLOAD key executes the download function by causing the computer to write all current field values to the DATAFLOW RTU by sending 16 sequential messages. NOTE: If one or more of these messages is unsuccessfully sent, the RTU configuration may be corrupted.
  • Page 34 CAUTION: 5 .5 The <F5>, <F6> and <F9> function keys are used in several fields of the programming software to perform file functions. The <F5> READ DISK key transfers file data from the computer hard disk to the computer screen field values. The <F6> WRITE DISK key transfers file data from the computer-screen field values to the computer hard disk.
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  • Page 36 messages. confi ration screen. >>> RTU PROGRAMMER VERSION 3.03 HELP FILE <<<(continued) Enabling RF spy mode on one RTU allows that RTU to report all incoming RF messages over the serial link. These messages can be displayed using the RF Spy screen available from the Utilities menu.
  • Page 37 Analog inputs cause a message to be created whenever they change from the previously reported value by a certain amount. This amount is called the dead zone. DATAFLOW RTU ( B-7) www.TwoWayRadioEquipment.com | (800) 878-7829 | Sales@TwoWayRadioEquipment.com...
  • Page 38 message. >>> RTU PROGRAMMER VERSION 3.03 HELP If this input is selected as a Digital input, the value in this field will be a threshold. Any value above this threshold will be a I and any value below this threshold will be a zero. A message is created only when the input crosses from one side of the threshold to the other.
  • Page 39 SCADA configuration must reside in the one RTU connected directly to the SCADA program. That RTU uses the routing information in the SCAD A configuration to send an RF message to the addressed RTU. DATAFLOW RTU <<<(continued) ------------------------------------------------------------ ---- -- - ------------...
  • Page 40 >>> RTU PROGRAMMER VERSION 3.03 HELP FILE<<<( continued) EEPROM SCADA Points Four SCADA points can be stored in EEPROM. If power to the RTU is temporarily lost and then returns, the EEPROM points will not be lost. The repeater c o lumns list, in order, the repeaters between this RTU and the end RTU. The to ID is the RTU or other MODBUS device which the SCADA program will request information from.
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  • Page 42 6.3.2 DECIMAL MODBUS MEMORY MAP AND TABLES 6.3.2.] Decimal MODBUS memory map for stored data access: 6.3.2.2 Decimal equation table for calculating addresses: 6.3.2.3 Equation table to convert decimal register values to voltage and current values: 6 .3.3 HEXADECIMAL MODBUS MEMORY MAP AND TABLES 6.3.3.1 Hexadecimal MODBUS memory map for stored data access: 6.3.3.2...
  • Page 43 CLEARING SERIAL RESPONSE DELAY for Firmware Version 3.27 or later: this note explains how to set the DATAFLOW RTU serial response delay to O (zero). DATAFWW RTU configuration can be changed either before or after programming the serial delay. (Any other aspect of Configuration.
  • Page 44 7.2.1 Connect older-firmware unit to the serial cable and power supply. 7 .2.2 From the Programmer Main Screen, press "2" to select DATAFLOW RTU configuration. 7.2.3 Press "F3' to Upload. 7.2.4 Enter a filename in the "File Name" field.
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  • Page 46 8.2.3.3 The FAIL-SAFE STATE table controls RTU outputs when the RTU detects a loss of RF link. Because Example 1 has only one entry in the SEND UST of each RTU, only FAIL-SAFE STATE A is used. IfRTUID 1 detects loss of RF link, RTUID I outputs are controlled according to its FAIL-SAFE STA TE A;...
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  • Page 48 8.3.4.2 The FAIL-SAFE STATE table controls the RTU outputs when the RTU detects a loss of RF link. Because Example 2 has two entries in the SEND LIST, both FAIL-SAFE states A & B are used. If RTU ID 1 detects a loss of RF link from RTU ID 2, outputs are controlled according to FAIL-SAFE STATE A.
  • Page 49 Connect a multimeter to measure voltage across the potentiometer. 8.4.2 RTU ID 2 SETUP: Example 3 requires the other DATAFLOW RTU to be wired and its hardware configured according to Figure B3 - EXAMPLE l RTU ID 2 Wiring Diagram, shown on page B-27.
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  • Page 52 RTU microprocessor addressing data is updated. Refer to the NOTE with 8.7.4 for further details. 8.7.2 RTU ID 2 SETUP: Example 6 requires the other DATAFLOW RTU to be wired and its hardware configured according to Figure B 13 - EXAMPLE 6 ID 2 Wiring Diagram on page B-37.
  • Page 53 • Execute STOP POLL command to stop polling. The lower left ID field is used to select which RTU is active when a transmitter test is requested - not needed for Example 6 configuration. DATAFLOW RTU EXAMPLE 6 (continued! NOTE: ( B-23) www.TwoWayRadioEquipment.com | (800) 878-7829 | Sales@TwoWayRadioEquipment.com...
  • Page 54 B-36. Load Software Programming configuration file EXP71D1.USR into RTU ID 1. 8.8.2 RTU ID 2 SETUP: Example 7 requires the other DATAFLOW RTU to be wired and its hardware configured according to Figure B 13 - EXAMPLE 6 ID 2 Wiring Diagram on page B-37.
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