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  • Page 1 ® Industrial Data Acquisition and Control System MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN MAQ20-VDN MAQ20-VSN MAQ20-IDN MAQ20-ISN Hardware User Manual...
  • Page 2 ISO9001:2015-Registered QMS The information in this manual has been checked carefully and is believed to be accurate; however, Dataforth assumes no responsibility for possible inaccuracies or omissions. Specifications are subject to change without notice. The information, tables, diagrams, and photographs contained herein are the property of Dataforth Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Module Identification and Status Registers ..................22 16.0 LED Indicators ..........................23 17.0 Specifications ..........................25 18.0 MAQ20-MVDN and MAQ20-VDN Address Map and Range Table ..........26 19.0 MAQ20-VSN Address Map and Range Table ................34 20.0 MAQ20-IDN Address Map and Range Table .................. 41 21.0...
  • Page 4 MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual About Dataforth Corporation “Our passion at Dataforth Corporation is designing, manufacturing, and marketing the best possible signal conditioning, data acquisition, and data communication products. Our mission is to set new standards of product quality, performance, and customer service.” Dataforth Corporation, with more than a quarter ®...

  • Page 5: System Features

    MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual 1.0 System Features The MAQ®20 Data Acquisition System encompasses more than 25 years of design excellence in the process control industry. It is a family of high performance, DIN rail mounted, programmable, multi-channel, industrially rugged signal conditioning I/O and communications modules.

  • Page 6: System Description And Documentation

    MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual Distributed Processing Enables Even More Functionality • Output modules are programmable for user-defined waveforms • Discrete I/O modules have seven high level functions:  Pulse Counter  Frequency Counter  Waveform Measurement  Time Between Events ...
  • Page 7 For details on installation, configuration, and system operation, refer to the manuals and software available for download from www.dataforth.com. This includes, but is not limited to: MA1036 MAQ®20 Quick Start Guide MA1040 MAQ®20 Communications Module Hardware User Manual...

  • Page 8: Unpacking

    MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual 3.0 Unpacking Each MAQ®20 Data Acquisition System component is shipped in electro-static discharge (ESD) protective packaging. Use appropriate ESD protection measures while unpacking. Check visually for physical damage. If physical damage is noted, file a claim with the shipping carrier.

  • Page 9: Installation

    MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual The shield terminals are connected to the Field Side common and are isolated from the Bus. If shield drain to system ground is required, this connection must be made external to the module. Table 2: Current Input Module Input Terminal Block Connections...
  • Page 10 MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual To remove a module, reverse the steps in the installation process. If space is available, the clip at the bottom of the module can be squeezed by hand to release. For tight installations, insert a flat blade screwdriver into the recess in the clip (5), place the shaft of the screwdriver against the curved part of the clip and gently pry the clip to release (6).

  • Page 11: Building A System

    MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual 6.0 Building a System An automated I/O module registration process reduces system setup to three basic steps: STANDARD SETUP PROCESS 1.) Install a MAQ20-BKPLx backbone in a DIN rail then insert a MAQ20-COMx module in the left- most position and apply power.

  • Page 12: Maintaining A System

    MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual provided by Dataforth show a graphical representation of a system based on registration sequence and not by physical position. Tools within each software package allow the user to reassign Registration Numbers thereby making graphical representations match physical location for a single, local backbone. For further details, see Section 9.0.

  • Page 13: Expanding A System

    MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual 2.) Apply system power and observe that each module has the green Power LED on and communications activity is seen on the TX and RX LEDs. Allow 5 seconds for full system registration. Replaced modules have now been assigned the Registration Numbers of those removed, but in a random sequence not associated with the physical position on the backbone.

  • Page 14: Maq®20 I/O Module Registration

    MAQ20-940 - ReDAQ Shape Software for MAQ 20 and MAQ20-945 - MAQ Configuration Software Tool provided by Dataforth show a graphical representation of a system based on registration sequence and not by physical position. Tools within each software package allow the user to reassign Registration Numbers thereby making graphical representations match physical location for a single, local backbone.
  • Page 15 MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual Address Maps for each module are found at the end of this manual. An excerpt from the MAQ20- VSN module Address Map is shown below. Channel Data is stored starting at address 1000. NOTE: When a module is registered in a system, addresses are offset by 2000 * R, where R is the Registration Number.
  • Page 16 MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual Figure 4: Module Registration using MAQ20-945 Configuration Software Tool Registration Numbers are listed in the left column. To change the Registration Number of an I/O module, click the box with the Registration Number in the left column, select the ‘Reorder Modules’...
  • Page 17 MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual Figure 5: MAQ20-940 ReDAQ Shape for MAQ®20 Main Configuration Screen To view the registration sequence, double-click on the MAQ20-COMx graphic as shown in Figure 6. Figure 6: Module Registration using MAQ20-940 ReDAQ Shape for MAQ®20 Registration Numbers are listed in the left column.

  • Page 18: Range Selection And Channel Enable

    MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual 10.0 Range Selection and Channel Enable The MAQ20-MVDN, -VDN and –VSN modules have five user selectable input ranges and the MAQ20-IDN and –ISN modules have two selectable input ranges. Input ranges are selectable on a per-channel basis.
  • Page 19 MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual Once a range selection is made it can be saved to EEPROM. Standard Reset does not affect the setting in volatile memory. Reset-to-Default will clear the setting in volatile memory and reset the ranges to the default values. Settings stored to EEPROM are not affected by Standard Reset or Reset-to-Default.

  • Page 20: Alarm Functions

    MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual 11.0 Alarm Functions ® The powerful alarm functions in the MAQ 20 Data Acquisition System provide essential monitoring and warnings to ensure optimum process flow and fail-safe applications. Alarms have the following parameters which can be configured:...
  • Page 21 MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual Figure 7: Alarm Parameters and Functionality Page 17 of 51...

  • Page 22: Setting And Monitoring Alarms

    MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual 12.0 Setting and Monitoring Alarms Address Maps for each module are found at the end of this manual. An excerpt from the MAQ20- VDN module Address Map is shown below. Alarm parameters are stored in registers at addresses 700 –...
  • Page 23 MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual If the Alarm Configuration Value = 0, the Alarm is Off (Disabled). The Alarm for a given channel cannot be turned On (Enabled) until a valid, non-zero value is written to the Alarm Configuration register.

  • Page 24: Signal Averaging

    MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual 13.0 Signal Averaging Signal averaging can be set on a per-channel basis by configuring the Average Weight. Average Weight is calculated as 2 where x = 0 to 15 and the default value is x = 0. The running average is then calculated as follows: Sampled Value −...

  • Page 25: Reset Functions

    MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual Example: A MAQ20-VDN module with serial number 1234567-89 is installed in a system and has been assigned a Registration Number of 4. Set the Average Weight of Channel 4 to 8, then read the following parameters for Channel 4: Current Data, Min Data, Max Data, Average Data and the last 8 readings.

  • Page 26: Module Identification And Status Registers

    MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual Reset Registers Writing a valid data value to the Reset Register will force the module to perform a specified reset. Write 0 to perform Standard Reset and write 255 to perform Reset-to-Default. NOTE: ® The MAQ 20 I/O modules send a response to the reset register written before carrying out the reset.

  • Page 27: Led Indicators

    MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual 16.0 LED Indicators ® A set of 5 LEDs on the top panel of the MAQ 20 I/O modules indicate module power, operation, communication and alarm status. Figure 8: MAQ®20 Faceplate LED Function and Troubleshooting Tips:...
  • Page 28 MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual RX, TX Normal Operation – YELLOW, rapid blinking during communication with MAQ20-COMx module LED Constant Off: Abnormal operation or no communications to MAQ20-COMx module  Verify communications by sending a request for data. Note that the fast communications rate used on the system backbone will result in the LED appearing dim due to short blinking cycle.

  • Page 29: Specifications

    MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual 17.0 Specifications ® 20 VOLTAGE AND CURRENT INPUT MODULE Typical at T = +25°C and +24V system power Model Number Description 8-channel, milliVolt, Differential Input MAQ20-MVDN ±50mV, ±100mV, ±250mV, ±1.0V, ±2.0V (Default ±1.0V) 8-channel, Volt, Differential Input MAQ20-VDN ±5V, ±10V, ±20V, ±40V, ±60V (Default ±5V)

  • Page 30: Maq20-Mvdn And Maq20-Vdn Address Map And Range Table

    MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual 18.0 MAQ20-MVDN and MAQ20-VDN Address Map and Range Table Tables in this section outline the MAQ20-MVDN and MAQ20-VDN address space. Data in these registers contains all permanent and user settable information for module configuration, status, operation of all functions, data read/write, and data storage.
  • Page 31 MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual Table 4: MAQ20-MVDN Address Map Address Range 0 - 99: Module Information Start Read/ Number of Data Contents Description Data Range Address Write Registers type Characters, Device MAQ20-MVDN Numbers, "-" ASCII Description MAQ20-VDN and Space...
  • Page 32 MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual Table 4: MAQ20-MVDN Address Map Address Range 700 - 999: Alarm Configuration Start Read/ Number of Data Contents Description Data Range Address Write Registers type To clear a Latched alarm, Alarm Status, write a 0 to the...
  • Page 33 MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual Table 4: MAQ20-MVDN Address Map Address Range 1000 - 1699: Module Data Start Read/ Number of Data Contents Description Data Range Address Write Registers type Data for each of 8 -4096 to 1000 Channel Data...
  • Page 34 MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual Table 4: MAQ20-MVDN Address Map Address Range 1700 - 1899: Input Ranges Start Read/ Number of Data Data Contents Description Address Write Registers Range type 1700 Range Count Number of ranges supported 1 to 10...
  • Page 35 MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual Table 4: MAQ20-MVDN Address Map Address Range 1700 - 1899: Input Ranges Start Read/ Number of Data Contents Description Data Range Address Write Registers type -32,768 to 1750 Range 2 Engineering -fs. INT16 32,767 -32,768 to...
  • Page 36 MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual Table 4: MAQ20-MVDN Address Map Address Range 1700 - 1899: Input Ranges Start Read/ Number of Data Contents Description Data Range Address Write Registers type -32,768 to 1790 Range 4 Engineering -fs. INT16 32,767 -32,768 to...
  • Page 37 MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual Table 5: MAQ20-MVDN and MAQ20–VDN Range Table Standard Input Equivalent Equivalent Volts per Range Over/Under Range Voltage Counts Counts Count -60V to +60V -4016 to 4016 -61.2V to +61.2V -4096 to 4095 14.94*10 -40V to +40V -4016 to 4016 -40.8V to +40.8V...

  • Page 38: Maq20-Vsn Address Map And Range Table

    MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual 19.0 MAQ20-VSN Address Map and Range Table Tables in this section outline the MAQ20-VSN address space. Data in these registers contains all permanent and user settable information for module configuration, status, operation of all functions, data read/write, and data storage.
  • Page 39 MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual Table 7: MAQ20-VSN Address Map Address Range 0 - 99: Module Information Start Read/ Number of Data Contents Description Data Range Address Write Registers type Characters, Device Numbers, MAQ20-VSN ASCII Description "-" and Space Characters,...
  • Page 40 MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual Table 7: MAQ20-VSN Address Map Address Range 700 - 999: Alarm Configuration Start Read/ Number of Data Contents Description Data Range Address Write Registers type To clear a Latched alarm, Alarm Status, write a 0 to the...
  • Page 41 MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual Table 7: MAQ20-VSN Address Map Address Range 1000 - 1699: Module Data Start Read/ Number of Data Contents Description Data Range Address Write Registers type Data for each of 16 1000 Channel Data -4096 to 4095...
  • Page 42 MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual Table 7: MAQ20-VSN Address Map Address Range 1700 - 1899: Input Ranges Start Read/ Number of Data Contents Description Data type Address Write Registers Range 1700 Range Count Number of ranges supported 1 to 10...
  • Page 43 MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual Table 7: MAQ20-VSN Address Map Address Range 1700 - 1899: Input Ranges Start Read/ Number of Data Contents Description Data type Address Write Registers Range -32,768 1750 Range 2 Engineering -fs. INT16 to 32,767 -32,768...
  • Page 44 MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual Table 7: MAQ20-VSN Address Map Address Range 1700 - 1899: Input Ranges Start Read/ Number of Data Contents Description Data type Address Write Registers Range -32,768 1790 Range 4 Engineering -fs. INT16 to 32,767 -32,768...

  • Page 45: Maq20-Idn Address Map And Range Table

    MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual Table 8: MAQ20-VSN Range Table Standard Equivalent Over/Under Equivalent Volts per Range Input Voltage Counts Range Counts Count -60V to +60V -4016 to 4016 -61.2V to +61.2V -4096 to 4095 14.94*10 -40V to +40V -4016 to 4016 -40.8V to +40.8V...
  • Page 46 MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual Table 9: MAQ20-IDN Address Map Address Range 0 - 99: Module Information Start Read/ Number of Data Contents Description Data Range Address Write Registers type Characters, Device MAQ20-IDN Numbers, "-" ASCII Description and Space Characters,...
  • Page 47 MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual Table 9: MAQ20-IDN Address Map Address Range 700 - 999: Alarm Configuration Start Read/ Number of Data Contents Description Data Range Address Write Registers type To clear a Latched alarm, write Alarm Status, a 0 to the corresponding...
  • Page 48 MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual Table 9: MAQ20-IDN Address Map Address Range 1700 - 1899: Input Ranges Start Read/ Number of Data Contents Description Data Range Address Write Registers type 1700 Range Count Number of ranges supported 1 to 10...

  • Page 49: Maq20-Isn Address Map And Range Table

    MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual Table 10: MAQ20-IDN Range Table Standard Input Equivalent Over/Under Equivalent Amps per Range Current Counts Range Counts Count 0 to 20mA 0 to 3809 -0.5 to 21.5mA -95 to 4095 5.25*10 (Default) 4 to 20mA 762 to 3809 3.5 to 21.5mA...
  • Page 50 MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual Table 11: MAQ20-IDN Address Map Address Range 0 - 99: Module Information Start Read/ Number of Data Contents Description Data Range Address Write Registers type Characters, Device MAQ20-ISN Numbers, "-" and ASCII Description Space Characters,...
  • Page 51 MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual Table 11: MAQ20-IDN Address Map Address Range 700 - 999: Alarm Configuration Start Read/ Number of Data Contents Description Data Range Address Write Registers type To clear a Latched alarm, write Alarm Status, a 0 to the corresponding...
  • Page 52 MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual Table 11: MAQ20-IDN Address Map Address Range 1000 - 1699: Module Data Start Read/ Number of Data Contents Description Data Range Address Write Registers type 1000 Channel Data Data for each of 16 Channels See Table 12...
  • Page 53 MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual Table 11: MAQ20-IDN Address Map Address Range 1700 - 1899: Input Ranges Start Read/ Number of Data Contents Description Data Range Address Write Registers type 1700 Range Count Number of ranges supported 1 to 10...
  • Page 54 MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual Table 12: MAQ20-ISN Range Table Standard Input Equivalent Over/Under Equivalent Amps per Range Current Counts Range Counts Count 0 to 20mA 0 to 3809 -0.5 to 21.5mA -95 to 4095 5.25*10 (Default) 4 to 20mA 762 to 3809 3.5 to 21.5mA...
  • Page 55 MA1041 MAQ20-MVDN/-VDN/-VSN/-IDN/-ISN Hardware User Manual DATAFORTH WARRANTY To view the current Dataforth Corporation Warranty, please click on the link below for the Dataforth Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale Applying to Products Sold by Dataforth Corporation. The Warranty in its entirety is Section 3. Please check this link periodically for updates.

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