10/100mb industrial ethernet i/o modules usb programmable, modbus tcp/ip i/o, combination analog voltage output and digital i/o 8 dc voltage output channels and 4 digital i/o channels w/active-high inputs and tandem high-side switched outputs (57 pages)
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Summary of Contents for Acromag BusWorks XT Series
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Active‐High Inputs and Tandem High‐Side Switched Outputs) USER’S MANUAL ACROMAG INCORPORATED Tel: (248) 295‐0880 30765 South Wixom Road Fax: (248) 624‐9234 Wixom, MI 48393‐2417 U.S.A. email: sales@acromag.com Copyright 2014, Acromag, Inc., Printed in the USA. 8501017E Data and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Service & Repair Assistance ....................34 ACCESSORIES ....................35 Software Interface Package ....................35 USB Isolator ......................... 35 USB A‐B Cable ........................35 USB A‐mini B Cable ......................35 DIN Rail Bus Connector Kit ....................36 Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248‐295‐0880 ‐ 2 ‐ http://www.acromag.com...
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This is very important where property loss or human life is involved. It is important that you perform satisfactory overall system design and it is agreed between you and Acromag, that this is your responsibility.
USB connection to any Windows‐based PC (Windows XP and later versions only) running model‐ specific configuration software. Network communication parameters are setup over the network using a Profinet Configuration tool. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248‐295‐0880 ‐ 4 ‐ http://www.acromag.com...
Above 55°C, a space of at least 20mm between modules is recommended to aide cooling in this manner. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248‐295‐0880 ‐ 5 ‐ http://www.acromag.com...
I/O wiring, adequate wire insulation should be used and proper wiring practices followed. As a rule, output wires are normally separated from power and network wiring for safety and isolation, as well as for low noise. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248‐295‐0880 ‐ 6 ‐ http://www.acromag.com...
CAUTION: DO NOT EXCEED 36VDC, OR DAMAGE TO THE UNIT MAY RESULT. NOTE: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT SUPPLIES CAPABLE OF DELIVERING MORE THAN 2.5A TO THE BUS BE FUSED WITH A HIGH SURGE TOLERANT FUSE. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248‐295‐0880 ‐ 7 ‐ http://www.acromag.com...
Important – End Stops: If this module uses the optionally powered (or redundantly powered) via the DIN rail bus for hazardous location installations (Class I, Division 2 or ATEX Zone 2) it must use two end stops (Acromag 1027‐222) to secure the terminal block and module (not shown).
Observe proper polarity when making digital output excitation connections. Refer to the following figures to wire the voltage outputs, digital outputs, and digital output excitation of this model. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248‐295‐0880 ‐ 9 ‐ http://www.acromag.com...
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DC current through the load to output return (RTN). Outputs share a common return connection and are not isolated channel‐ to‐channel. Refer to the following figures for example DC Voltage Output connections to this model. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248‐295‐0880 ‐ 10 ‐ http://www.acromag.com...
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Per UL, when the outputs are used to drive interposing relays for switching AC or DC devices of higher voltage/current, the coil ratings for the interposing relay shall not exceed 24VDC, 100mA. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248‐295‐0880 ‐ 11 ‐ http://www.acromag.com...
NOTE: You do not need to connect digital excitation if you are only using the digital input channel to monitor a field input (tandem output is OFF). Digital excitation is only required to operate the sourcing digital output channel. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248‐295‐0880 ‐ 12 ‐ http://www.acromag.com...
28A2029‐0A2 or similar for inputs/outputs and Power (order Acromag 4001‐135), Laird 28A0592‐0A2 or similar for USB cable (Acromag 4001‐140), and Laird 28A0807592‐0A2 or similar for Ethernet cable (Acromag 4001‐139). Locate ferrites by clamping them outside of all I/O cables or wiring harnesses to/from the module (USB, Ethernet, input/output group, DC power), and as close to the module as possible.
PC commonly earth grounds its USB port and this makes contact with both the USB signal and shield ground which is held in common to the input circuit return of this module. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248‐295‐0880 ‐ 14 ‐ http://www.acromag.com...
This zip file will extract to a modelconfig.exe executable file installed in an Acromag subdirectory off the Program Files directory of your PC. Note that you must have administrator rights to download and install this software onto your PC or laptop.
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Use [Zero] and [Full Scale] and measure the Configuration Step‐by‐Step section of Technical Reference on output range zero or full‐scale signal and enter page 17 of this manual. the measured value here. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248‐295‐0880 ‐ 16 ‐ http://www.acromag.com...
Its I/O is configured by initially connecting to USB with a host PC running model‐specific configuration software. As a Profinet I/O module, its network communication parameters are configured online using a Profinet configuration tool. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248‐295‐0880 ‐ 17 ‐ http://www.acromag.com...
Note that you should already have power connected to the XT1543 at this point, as this model does not utilize USB power. After executing the Acromag Configuration software for this model, a screen similar to that shown below will appear, if you have not already connected to your transmitter via USB (note Device Select fields are blank under these conditions).
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Static addressing is as the name implies—static, and represents a unique fixed IP Address generally assigned by your service provider or system administrator. The default address assigned to this module is 192.168.1.100 and static (refer to product side label). Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248‐295‐0880 ‐ 19 ‐ http://www.acromag.com...
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You can click the [Exit] button in the lower right hand part of this screen to exit the Configuration Software, or simply click on another tab to access another page before exiting this software. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248‐295‐0880 ‐ 20 ‐...
Output Auto‐Refresh: You can specify that outputs should be rewritten periodically to ensure they maintain their programmed state following a digital upset, perhaps by some extraordinary transient event. This is also useful to reset an output that may be in a latched thermal shutdown following overload conditions. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248‐295‐0880 ‐ 21 ‐ http://www.acromag.com...
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Be sure to first stop polling before moving onto another page. Status: This field displays status messages relative to sending and receiving channel I/O over USB to the module. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248‐295‐0880 ‐ 22 ‐...
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HELP – You can press [F1] for Help on a selected or highlighted field or control. You can also click the [?] button in the upper‐right hand corner of the screen and click to point to a field or control to get a Help message pertaining to the item you pointed to. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248‐295‐0880 ‐ 23 ‐ http://www.acromag.com...
The DAC count that produced this value will be stored and associated with this range level. The zero and full‐ scale DAC counts determined here are used to develop a linear relationship between the output voltage and the DAC. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248‐295‐0880 ‐ 24 ‐...
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Calibration of all outputs is further streamlined by doing all output channel zero endpoints first, followed by doing all the channel full‐scale endpoints next, each in succession. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248‐295‐0880 ‐ 25 ‐ http://www.acromag.com...
IP address of your network card to match the module’s subnet address domain. Refer to the block diagram above to gain a better understanding of how this model works. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248‐295‐0880 ‐ 27 ‐ http://www.acromag.com...
You can get the GSDML file for this model from the CDROM shipped with your unit, or you may download it from our web site at www.acromag.com, or from the Profinet web site at www.profibus.com. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248‐295‐0880 ‐...
It is a combinational acronym taken from its language XML (eXtensible Markup Language) and its function GSD (General Station Description). For this device, the file is GSDML‐V2.30‐Acromag‐XT1543‐xxxxxxxx.xml, where xxxxxxxx = YYYYMMDD of the revision (YearMonthDay). V2.30 deals with the version of the GSDML schematic that the file was based on.
Legacy support, representing ±5V or ±10V output range OUTPUT AO Channel 7 Unsigned 16‐bit Output CH7 normalized count (Consumed) of ±30000, or ±20000 with Legacy support, representing ±5V or ±10V output range Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248‐295‐0880 ‐ 30 ‐ http://www.acromag.com...
Return module to Acromag for Acromag’s Application Engineers repair/reprogramming. can provide further technical Unit Fails to Start‐up or Initialize…...
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USB Software Fails to Detect Module… Bad USB Connection Recheck USB Cable Connection USB has not enumerated the Use the reset button of the Acromag USB device. isolator to trigger renumeration of the module, or simply unplug and replug the USB cable to the module.
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Your 12V supply is outputting a Most 12V supplies are ±10%. This unit does voltage below 11.5V. not operate below 11.5V. Check your actual supply voltage under load and make sure it is at least 11.5V. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248‐295‐0880 ‐ 33 ‐ http://www.acromag.com...
Acromag for repair or replacement. Acromag has automated test equipment that thoroughly checks and calibrates the performance of each module, and can restore firmware. Please refer to Acromag’s Service Policy and Warranty Bulletins, or contact Acromag for complete details on how to obtain repair or replacement.
This is a 1 meter, USB A‐miniB replacement cable for connection between the USB isolator and any ST, TT, or XT module. It is normally included in XT‐SIP. Note that software for all XT Series models is available free of charge, online at www.acromag.com. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248‐295‐0880 ‐ 35 ‐ http://www.acromag.com...
Ethernet Patch Cable, 3 feet long, Model 5035‐369 Ethernet Patch Cable, 15 feet long, Model 5035‐370 This cable is used to connect a module to your network switch (like an Acromag 900EN‐S005 or equivalent Ethernet switch), and is double‐shielded for potentially lower emissions and increased RFI resistance.
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number XT1543‐000 (Eight Voltage Output The XT1543‐000 is a member of the Acromag DIN‐Rail mounted, “Busworks” family Channels combined w/ Four of network I/O modules in the XT Series. The XT1543‐000 model provides eight channels of DC Voltage Output, plus four sourcing digital I/O channels. This model Sourcing Digital I/O Channels) operates over Ethernet using Profinet, but its I/O is setup and calibrated using USB.
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Vomax=maximum output voltage=2*Vref and Vref=5.12277. Analog Output Cable Length: Output interface cables should not exceed 30m in length for rated performance. Reference Test Conditions: ±10V output into 10KΩ; ambient temperature = 25 C; 24VDC supply. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248‐295‐0880 ‐ 38 ‐ http://www.acromag.com...
Note: Per UL, when the outputs are used to control interposing relays for switching AC and DC devices of higher voltage/current, the coil ratings for the interposing relay shall not exceed 24VDC, 100mA. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248‐295‐0880 ‐ 39 ‐ http://www.acromag.com...
1.7VDC, typical, High‐to‐Low threshold is 1.6VDC, typical. Logic limits are TTL with 0.8VDC Max LOW level, and 2.0VDC Min HIGH level. Input Resistance: 10K, typical (inputs include 10KΩ pull‐downs to return). Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248‐295‐0880 ‐ 40 ‐ http://www.acromag.com...
Module should be earth ground to the USB shield and signal ground, and this will drive ground loop setup and configured in a safe errors when your I/O is also grounded. environment only. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248‐295‐0880 ‐ 41 ‐ http://www.acromag.com...
IP address in the address domain of the module. Refer to Acromag Application Note 8500‐734 for example instructions on how to change the IP address of your PC network interface card in order to talk to an Acromag module. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248‐295‐0880 ‐...
This is a Class A Product with Emissions per BS EN 61000‐6‐4: 1) Enclosure Port, per CISPR 16. 2) Low Voltage AC Mains Port, per CISPR 16. Telecom / Network Port, per CISPR 22. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248‐295‐0880 ‐ 43 ‐ http://www.acromag.com...
LED Indicators: RUN (Green) – Located at front panel. Constant ON if power is on and unit is OK. Flashes ON/OFF during initialization, or if flashing continuously, it may indicate a firmware issue. Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248‐295‐0880 ‐ 44 ‐ http://www.acromag.com...
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