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ICP DAS USA RPS-4M User Manual

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RPS-4M/8M
4/8 slot Industrial Redundant Power
Communication Module
User Manual
Version 1.0.4 Aug. 2024

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  • Page 1 RPS-4M/8M 4/8 slot Industrial Redundant Power Communication Module User Manual Version 1.0.4 Aug. 2024...
  • Page 2 Warranty All products manufactured by ICP DAS are under warranty regarding defective materials for a period of one year, beginning from the date of delivery to the original purchaser. Warning! ICP DAS assumes no liability for any damage resulting from the use of this product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ..................... 4 Specifications ..................5 2.1. Power Module Specifications ................... 5 2.2. System Specifications ....................... 7 2.3. Pin Assignments ....................... 9 2.4. DIP Switch Configuration....................11 2.4.1. Normal Mode ..................... 11 2.4.2. Initial Mode ......................12 2.4.3. Hardware Mode ....................13 Modbus TCP/RTU Protocol ..............

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1. Introduction In response to the requirements of lots of digital DC power supplies in the industry, ICP DAS has developed the RPS series of redundant power supply, which not only adopts the N+1 parallel-connection and load-sharing technology to implement power redundancy, but also adds communication functions to enable that information of power supply can be monitored in real time.

  • Page 5: Specifications

    2. Specifications 2.1. Power Module Specifications Electrical Specification DC Voltage Rated Current 4.17A Current Range 0~4.17A Rated Power 100W Ripple & Noise(max.) 50mVp-p Output Voltage Tolerance ±1.0% Line Regulation ±1.0% Load Regulation ±5.0% Setup, Rise Time 1300ms,120ms at full load Hold Up Time(Typ.) 40ms at full load Voltage Range...
  • Page 6 IEC 61000-4-2, IEC 61000-4-3, IEC 61000-4-4, IEC 61000-4-5, IEC 61000-4-6, IEC 61000-4-8, IEC 61000-4-11 Note: This hardware specification is only for one RPS-100 power module. RPS-4M can insert Max. 4 RPS-100 power module. RPS User Manual v1.0.4, Aug. / 2024 ----------------------...

  • Page 7: System Specifications

    2.2. System Specifications COM Port Interface RS-485 Protocol Modbus RTU Data Format N,8,1 / O,8,1 / E,8,1 / N,8,2 Hardware Configuration: Fixed 9600 bps Baud Rate Software Configuration: 1200 ~ 115200 bps 1 ~ 64 for hardware configuration Node Address 1 ~ 255 for software configuration * For Modbus RTU, address 0 is auto become to 1 Connector...
  • Page 8 Dimensions (W x L x H) 133 mm x 266 mm x 177 mm Installation DIN-Rail Environment Operating Temperature -20℃ ~ +50℃ Storage Temperature -40℃ ~ +85℃ Humidity 10 to 90% RH, Non-condensing RPS User Manual v1.0.4, Aug. / 2024 ----------------------...

  • Page 9: Pin Assignments

    2.3. Pin Assignments 1. DC Output Description Power output +24 V Power output +24 V Ground Ground 2. Relay Output When any power module fails, this relay will be turn on. Description Relay output: NO. Relay output: COM Form A, 5A RPS User Manual v1.0.4, Aug.
  • Page 10 3. A.C. Power Input Description Live Wire (L) Naught wire (N) Earth Wire (G) 4. RS-485 Interface Description Data+ (D+) Data- (D-) Data+ (D+) Data- (D-) Description Data+ (D+) Data- (D-) DI+ Dry contact (5V Current sinking, Default) Or use the DIP Switch to switch to RS-485 D+ Panel laser DI- Dry contact (5V Current sinking, Default) Or use the DIP Switch to switch to RS-485 D-...

  • Page 11: Dip Switch Configuration

    2.4. DIP Switch Configuration 2.4.1. Normal Mode When the RPS-4M DIP is powered on and the DIP switch 1 and 2 are OFF, this is in Normal mode. In this mode, the DIP switch 3 ~ 8 can be ignored, and all communication parameters are specified by the software.

  • Page 12: Initial Mode

    2.4.2. Initial Mode When the RPS-4M is powered on and the DIP switch position 1 is OFF and position 2 is ON, this is in Initial mode. In this mode, the DIP switch positions 3 ~ 8 will be ignored and...

  • Page 13: Hardware Mode

    2.4.3. Hardware Mode When the RPS-4M DIP is powered on and the DIP switch position 1 and 2 are ON, it is in Hardware mode. In this mode, the Modbus station number is set by the DIP switch positions 3 ~ 8, and other communication parameters apply the original software settings:...

  • Page 14: Modbus Tcp/Rtu Protocol

    3. Modbus TCP/RTU Protocol The RPS-4M module supports the Modbus TCP/RTU protocol, with communication baud rates ranging from 1200 bps to 115200 bps. The data bits, parity and stop bits are supported 8N1, 8N2, 8E1 and 8O1. The following Modbus functions are supported.

  • Page 15: Modbus Address Mapping

    3.1. Modbus Address Mapping The 0xxxx address of DO can be used to read/write the value, and the 1xxxx address of DI can only be used to read the value. Address Description Attribute 00001 10001 Power module exists in slot 1 (1: exist, 0: not) 00002 10002 Power module exists in slot 2 (1: exist, 0: not)
  • Page 16 or write 1 to this register address to clear flag. Note: When the watchdog timeout occurs, the STA indicator will start to flash 00501 10501 Reboot (1: reboot, 0: N/A ) The 4xxxx address of AO can be used to read/write the value, and the 1xxxx address of AI can only be used to read the value.
  • Page 17 Power supply unit 3 current running time, 30029 40029 Unit: 1 hour Power supply unit 4 current running time, 30030 40030 Unit: 1 hour Power supply unit 5 current running time, 30031 40031 Unit: 1 hour Power supply unit 6 current running time, 30032 40032 Unit: 1 hour Power supply unit 7 current running time,...
  • Page 18 30064 40064 Power supply unit 3 start date (month) 30065 40065 Power supply unit 3 start date (day) 30066 40066 Power supply unit 3 start date (hour) 30067 40067 Power supply unit 3 start date (minute) 30068 40068 Power supply unit 3 start date (second) 30069 40069 Power supply unit 4 start date (year) 30070 40070 Power supply unit 4 start date (month) 30071 40071 Power supply unit 4 start date (day)
  • Page 19 30401 40401 IP0 30402 40402 IP1 30403 40403 IP2 30404 40404 IP3 Note: The current IP of the module is read as “IP0. IP1. IP2. IP3” 30405 40405 MAC0 30406 40406 MAC1 30407 40407 MAC2 30408 40408 MAC3 30409 40409 MAC4 30410 40410 MAC5 Note: The current MAC of the module is read as “MAC0.
  • Page 20 Format 8, N, 1 8, N, 2 8, E, 1 8, O, 1 For example, if set configuration 0x37, it means Data rate is 115200 bps, Data bits are 8 bits, Parity is odd and Stop bit is 1 bit. Note: All Reserved bits should be zero.

  • Page 21: Web Setting

    Double click the eSearch Utility shortcut on the desktop. Click the “Search Servers” button to search your RPS-4M。 Once the search process is complete, double-click the name of the RPS-4M to open the “Configure Server” dialog box. Factory Default Settings of RPS-4M Module: IP Address 192.168.255.1...

  • Page 22: Home Page

    Enter the network settings information, including the IP, Mask and Gateway addresses, and then click “OK” button. 4.2. Home Page Press the “Web” button Enter a password (the factory default password is “admin”), and then click the “Submit” button to continue. RPS User Manual v1.0.4, Aug.
  • Page 23 The Home link connects to the main page. The software and hardware information section includes information related to the Model Name, the current Firmware version, the IP Address, the current position of the Initial Switch, the Alias, the MAC Address, and the TCP Port, and the Serial Port.

  • Page 24: Port Page

    4.3. Port Page Click the “Port1” tab to display the Port1 Settings page. Select the appropriate Baud Rate, Data Format (e.g., 19200, 8N1) from the relevant drop down options. Click “Submit” to save your settings. RPS User Manual v1.0.4, Aug. / 2024 ----------------------...

  • Page 25: Network Page

    This parameter is used to assign a specific IP address. Subnet Mask This parameter is used to assign the subnet mask for the RPS-4M. The subnet mask indicates which portion of the IP address is used to identify the local network or subnet.
  • Page 26 You need manually type the new HTTP port in the address bar of the browser. The default is 80. Alias Name This parameter is used to assign an alias for each RPS-4M to assist with easy identification. TCP Port Timeout This parameter is used to configure the TCP Port timeout value.
  • Page 27 Restore Defaults Reset all parameters to their original factory default settings Reboot Force the RPS-4M to reboot or to remotely reboot the device. Update by Ethernet function can update firmware remotely. Traditional firmware update requires adjusting the Init/Run Switch and reboots the module manually for the initialization of firmware update, while new firmware allows user to initialize the module via web interface without adjusting the hardware switch.

  • Page 28: Filter Page

    IP address are saved to the IP Filter table, only clients whose IP is specified in the IP Filter List can access the RPS-4M. The following is an overview of the parameters contained in the Accessible IP section:...

  • Page 29: Monitor Page

    4.6. Monitor Page User can check of the IPs which connect to RPS-4M. RPS User Manual v1.0.4, Aug. / 2024 ----------------------...

  • Page 30: Password Page

    4.7. Password Page After clicking the Password tab, the Change Password page will be displayed. The following are the steps for changing password. Step 1: Enter the old password in the “Current password” field (Note: Use the default password “admin”, when change password for the first time.) Step 2: Enter a new password in the “New password”...

  • Page 31: Logout Page

    4.8. Logout Page After clicking the Logout tab, you will be immediately logged out from the system and be returned to the login page. RPS User Manual v1.0.4, Aug. / 2024 ----------------------...

  • Page 32: Rps Utility

    This chapter describes how to use the RPS_Utility developed by ICP DAS. This tool needs to be used with a redundant power supply developed by ICP DAS (such as RPS-4M). This tool is installed on the PC side, and collects the data of the redundant power supply through COM Port or Ethernet.

  • Page 33: User Interface Introduction

    5.2. User interface introduction 1. [Toolbar]: Configure Utility and Module 2. [Start/End Monitoring]: Start/stop real-time monitoring function 3. [Module Basic Information]: Get the module type and firmware version after connecting with the module 4. [Real-time power module status 1]: After starting the real-time monitoring function, you can check if there is a power module in the slot and if this power module is broken.
  • Page 34 RPS-4M. [Config]: When RPS-4M is in Initial mode, the RS-485 parameters of the module can be set through this function on the left side of the interface. In addition, the Modbus watchdog function can be set in any mode on the right side fo the interface (and the unit is 100ms).
  • Page 35 [View]: Set the run chart display mode, which can display the run chart for a single slot or four slots RPS User Manual v1.0.4, Aug. / 2024 ----------------------...
  • Page 36 [Language]: Choose the language of the interface RPS User Manual v1.0.4, Aug. / 2024 ----------------------...
  • Page 37 [Power Unit Info]: The date when the power module was used and the accumulated running time. RPS User Manual v1.0.4, Aug. / 2024 ----------------------...

  • Page 38: Appendix A: Firmware Update

    Step 1: In the eSearch Utility, click the “Search Servers” button to search the for any RPS-4M modules connected to the network . Step 2: Right click on the name of the RPS-4M module to be updated. Step 3: Select the “Firmware Update” item from the popup menu and the “Open”...
  • Page 39 MAC Address Step 5: Assign a valid IP Address (can be different with the current IP) and the factory-default MAC Address for the RPS-4M module. If this IP address is invalid (e.g. IP Address: 0.0.0.0) or a user-defined MAC address is assigned.
  • Page 40 Step 10: Confirm that the two MAC addresses (factory-default) listed in the Command Prompt window, “Waiting request from MAC x.x.x.x” and “BOOTPREQ from MAC: x.x.x.x”, are the same, as indicated in the image below. If these addresses do not match, the update cannot proceed.
  • Page 41 Note 2: If the settings displayed in the IP address field of the firmware update window is incorrect or invalid (e.g. IP address: 0.0.0.0), then a valid IP address must be manually specified for the RPS-4M in order to process the update operation. Please contact your network administrator to obtain a valid IP address before proceeding.

  • Page 42: Appendix B: Modbus Protocol

    7. Appendix B: Modbus Protocol 7.1. Function 01 - Read Coils This function code is used to read the value at addresses 0xxxx. Request Byte Description Value Module ID 1 ~ 247 Function Code 0x01 02 – 03 Refer to section 3.1 – Address 0xxxx Reference Address 04 –...

  • Page 43: Function 02 - Read Discrete Inputs

    7.2. Function 02 - Read Discrete Inputs This function code is used to read the value at addresses 1xxxx. Request Byte Description Value Module ID 1 ~ 247 Function Code 0x02 02 – 03 Refer to section 3.1 – Address 1xxxx Reference Address 04 –...

  • Page 44: Function 03 - Read Multiple Holding Registers

    7.3. Function 03 - Read Multiple Holding Registers This function code is used to read the value at addresses 4xxxx. Request Byte Description Value Module ID 1 ~ 247 Function Code 0x03 02 – 03 Refer to section 3.1 – Address 4xxxx Reference Address 04 –...

  • Page 45: Function 04 - Read Multiple Input Registers

    7.4. Function 04 - Read Multiple Input Registers This function code is used to read the value at addresses 3xxxx. Request Byte Description Value Module ID 1 ~ 247 Function Code 0x04 02 – 03 Refer to section 3.1 – Address 3xxxx Reference Address 04 –...

  • Page 46: Function 05 - Write Single Coil

    7.5. Function 05 – Write Single Coil This function code is used to write a value to addresses 0xxxx. Request Byte Description Value Module ID 1 ~ 247 Function Code 0x05 02 – 03 Refer to section 3.1 – Address 0xxxx Reference Address Output ON: 0xFF00 04 –...

  • Page 47: Function 06 - Write Single Holding Register

    7.6. Function 06 – Write Single Holding Register This function code is used to write a value to addresses 4xxxx. Request Byte Description Value Module ID 1 ~ 247 Function Code 0x06 02 – 03 Refer to section 3.1 – Address 0xxxx Reference Address 04 –...

  • Page 48: Function 15 - Write Multiple Coils

    7.7. Function 15 – Write Multiple Coils This function code is used to write values to addresses 0xxxx. Request Byte Description Value Module ID 1 ~ 247 Function Code 0x0F 02 – 03 Refer to section 3.1 – Address 0xxxx Reference Address 04 –...

  • Page 49: Function 16 - Write Multiple Holding Registers

    7.8. Function 16 – Write Multiple Holding Registers This function code is used to write values to addresses 4xxxx. Request Byte Description Value Module ID 1 ~ 247 Function Code 0x10 02 – 03 Refer to section 3.1 – Address 0xxxx Reference Address 04 –...

  • Page 50: Faq

    8. FAQ RPS User Manual v1.0.4, Aug. / 2024 ----------------------...

  • Page 51: Revision History

    Description of Change 1.04 2024/08 Add RPS-8M Add Power Module (RPS-100) LED Indicators 1.03 2023/01/06 Add Communication Module (RPS-4M) and Power Module (RPS-100) LED definitions. Add Power Module (RPS-100) MTBF. Add Chapter 8, 9 & 10. 1.00 2021/06/16 Document release.

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