System Configuration; Appliance; Bms Controller; I/O Card - ProFire PF3100 Product Manual

15 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

The PF3100 system is designed to be modular and scalable to accommodate a variety of different heating
applications. The section below outlines key concepts and terminology that are useful to understand when
designing a PF3100 system.

15.1 APPLIANCE

An Appliance is made up of one or more BMS controller cards working together and represents the actual heating
appliance that exists on site. Each appliance on site must be represented as a separate appliance on the PF3100.
A single UI card can control multiple appliances, but information cannot be shared between them.

15.2 BMS CONTROLLER

Each burner in an appliance must have its own BMS controller card. The controller cards connect to pilot cards,
temperature cards, expansion cards and burner or appliance instrumentation. A BMS controller card can share
information with other controllers connected to the same appliance only.

15.3 I/O CARD

15.3.1 PILOT CARD
Pilot cards connect to each BMS controller card and are responsible for the ignition and flame detection of individual
pilot burners.
15.3.2 TEMPERATURE CARD
Temperature cards connect to BMS controller cards and are responsible for monitoring various appliance
temperatures using Type K thermocouples.
15.3.3 I/O EXPANSION CARD
I/O Expansion cards can be connected to BMS controller cards in an appliance to give the system enhanced input
and output capabilities.

15.4 MODBUS CARD

Modbus cards must be connected (if required) into a PFRN Controller Network port between the UI and BMS
controller card(s) to enable the system to communicate via Modbus.

15.5 NETWORK CARD

Network cards can be connected (1) to a PFRN Controller Network port between the UI and BMS controller card(s)
to allow additional BMS controller cards to be connected to the system, or (2) into a PFRN I/O Network port to allow
additional I/O cards to be connected to a BMS controller.

15.6 COMMUNICATION

The PF3100 system uses a proprietary communication protocol called PFRN. This is a robust safety network based
on Ethernet protocols which allows for easy installation and expansion. The PFRN network also distributes DC
power to the I/O cards.

15.7 CARD IDENTIFICATION

Each card has a label providing important hardware information. The serial number doubles as a MAC address for
communication and is referenced on-screen to distinguish between cards.
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Line 1: Card Hardware Model Number
Line 2: Card Serial Number/MAC Address
Line 3: Lot Code
Line 4: Hardware Build Date
Line 5: Hardware Version
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