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RU-87P1/2/4/8

User Manual

Version 1.2
July 2008
Original Writer: Martin Hsu
Last Writer: Janice Hong
ICP DAS, Co., LTD
www.icpdas.com
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RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual Version 1.2 July 2008 Original Writer: Martin Hsu Last Writer: Janice Hong ICP DAS, Co., LTD www.icpdas.com RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Appendix B : Compare RU-87Pn with I-87Kn ..............55 Appendix C : Solution for 87K I/O module on the slot..........56 Appendix D : Description For ini Files ................60 Appendix E : Frame Ground ...................61 Appendix F : Application of RS-485 Network ..............62 RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 3 Fig. 33:I-87K high/low profile series I/O modules ..............55 Fig. 34:The search result between 87Pn and modules ............56 Fig. 35:DCON Utility shows the status of 87Pn expansion slot ...........56 Fig. 36:Frame Ground & Earth Ground ................61 RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    I-87K I/O modules on it. Easy Duplicate System Using the DCON Utility, you can easily make a backup of the I-87K module configurations and write to another RU-87Pn. This design can easily and quickly duplicate many RU-87Pn RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 5 The analog and digital output of modules can be programmed power on and Safe Value. Wide range power input (10~30 V Wide range operating temperature (-25 ℃ ~ +75 ℃) Fully Software Support The free charge software utility and development kits include RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 6 With its user-friendly interface, users can quickly and easily build a data logger software without any programming skill. Support Variant Software Develop Toolkits It’s free charge for DLL, ActiveX, LabVIEW driver, InduSoft driver, DasyLab driver, Linux driver. RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 7: Specifications

    3000 V Frame Ground Module Consumption Power Board Driving RU-87P1 RU-87P2 RU-87P4 15 W RU-87P8 2.4 W 30 W Environment Operating Temperature –25°C ~ +75°C Storage Temperature –30°C ~ +85°C Humidity 5 ~ 95% RH, non-condensing RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration

    Power Supply: +10 V ~ +30 V / DC (Ex: DP-665) http://www.icpdas.com/products/Accessories/power_supply/power_list.htm Converter: RS-232 to RS-485 (Ex: I-7520) or USB to RS-485 (Ex: I-7561) CD: \ Napdos\7000\Manual\7520.pdf or http://www.icpdas.com/products/Industrial/communication_module/communication_list.h Install the DCON Utility to PC (Version 4.5.0 or above version) CD: \ Napdos\Driver\DCON_Utility or ftp://ftp.icpdas.com/pub/cd/8000cd/napdos/driver/dcon_utility/ RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 9: Wire The 87Pn To Power And Pc

    Auto Config. Enable DIP switch Checksum Disable (SW1) Baud Rate ON, ON, ON 115200 Note: The ON of DIP switch for 87P1 & 87P2 are switching to the left, for 87P4 & are to the right. RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 10: Fig.3:87Pn's Cpu Module

    1. Configuring (Green) Auto Config. LED: - Flashing per 100ms. 1. Auto Config. On – Bright. 2. Pass 2. Auto Config. Off – Dark. - Turn off. 3. Fail -Flashing per 2second. Fig.4:About CPU module RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 11: Ru-87Pn Series Cpu Module Description

    2.1.5 Plug in the I/O modules: At present, ICP DAS divides most of the same I-87K I/O module into the Low Profile and High Profile two kinds of version, if you want to use the module on 87Pn expansion slot,...
  • Page 12: Wiring The I/O Modules

    For each I-87K I/O module's hardware user manual please refer to CD:\Napdos\DCON\IO_Module\87k_modules.htm According to the internal circuitry diagram and wire connection diagram, please connect the power cable or communication cable to each channel on terminal block of I/O module. RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 13: Fig.7:I-87019R - Internal I/O Structure

    Fig.7:I-87019R - Internal I/O structure Fig. 8:I-87019R - Pin assignments & Wire Connection Terminal Block Fig. 9:I/O module terminal connection RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 14: Installing Ru-87Pn Extension Unit

    2.1.7 Installing RU-87Pn extension unit Method 1: using the screw to fixed. Method 2: using the DIN rail clips to fixed. Frame Ground DIN-Rail Clips Fig.10:Installing RU-87Pn extension unit RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 15: Setup The 87Pn System Parameter

    If you change the address to 00, no matter where is the actual position of DIP switch, the system parameter will return to default value! (Auto config. On, Checksum off, Baud rate 115200) Step2. Setup the DIP switch as following description: RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 16: Fig.12:Function Description Of Dip Switch On 87P4 Cpu Module

    (Ex. 87Pn CPU module=1, Slot0=2, Slot1=3, Slot2= (empty), Slot3=5….) If there is no module on slot, the Net Address will be reserved. When the communication parameters of 87Pn CPU module are changed, the parameters of I/O module will be changed with the rules. RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 17: Chapter 3 Software Configuration

    You can check your PC’s “Device Manager” to know which COM is connecting. Click “OK” to confirm and escape the screen. You can check your PC’s “Device Manager” to know which COM is connecting. Fig.13:Run DCON Utility and Module Configuration RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 18 Please click “stop search” to stop the search. When found RU-87Pn, click to stop search. “[X,X,X,X]” of “Status” means the configuration of that slot is not completed or corrected. Click “RU-87Pn” to setup slots. RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 19: 87Pn Auto Config. Enable

    Slot“ column. Click "Set As Scanned” button to assign module name and click "configure" to setup the I/O module according to the user demand. Finally click "write to 87Pn" for the settings to take effect. Fig.15:Click “Write to 87Pn” to complete 87Pn module configuration RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 20: Fig.16:The Status After Complete The 87Pn Module Configuration

    If the module passed correct configuration, some day when module damage, you don’t need to shutdown the power, just remove the damaged module and install the same model number of new module. You needn't configure it again, 87Pn will write the previous settings to the module automatically. RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 21: 87Pn Auto Config. Disable

    I-87K I/O module which on expansion slot can’t configured by user, it must Auto-Configure by 87Pn, the other usage is the same as the module insert into I-87K4/5/8/9 expansion unit. RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 22: Save & Load 87Pn Configure File

    87Pn. RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 23: Save The Module Command To File

    Finally, input the file name of this project to complete. Please refer to the description as following diagram. Fig. 20:Click ”Configure” to enter the configure screen Fig. 21:Select and setup the measurement range of module RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 24: Fig. 22:Write The Settings To Ru-87Pn And Click "Save Configuration

    Fig. 22:Write the settings to RU-87Pn and click “save configuration” Fig. 23:Save the configuration file RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 25: Load The Configure File

    ”Configure” command, using familiar operation screen to check whether the settings is correct. please refer to Fig.24 for description of operating process. Fig. 24:Load the settings and check the content of configuration file RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 26 Load configuration and confirm the contents of each module, click ”Write To 87P4” write the configuration to 87Pn CPU module. RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 27: Load & Write Configure File

    If you sure the contents of configure files is what you need, you can load the configuration and write to 87Pn at the same time. As following diagrams, this function is useful for a lot of copy to other 87Pn (as Fig.26). RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 28: Fig. 26:Load Configuration And Write To 87Pn Cpu Module

    Fig. 26:Load configuration and write to 87Pn CPU module RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 29: Operating In Off-Line Mode

    Fig. 27:Configure and save file in off-line mode On the other side, DCON Utility loads the configured file and writes to 87Pn directly. Fig. 28:Load Configuration and write to 87Pn CPU module in other computer RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 30: Fig. 29:Off-Line Operation

    Step1 : Select the Module ID, Address, Baudrate and Checksum. Fig. 29:Off-line operation RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 31: Fig. 30:Off-Line Operation – Configure & Save File

    Step2 : Select and configure the I/O module, then save the settings as another file name, or else next time when you open the 87Pn screen, the previous settings will be deleted. Fig. 30:Off-line operation – Configure & Save file Note: The configure file will be save to C:\ICPDAS\DCON_Utility\for_users RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 32: Fig. 31:Load Configure File In Another Pc

    87Pn correctly. Follow the steps, you can complete the function of Auto-Configuration also can write to 87Pn directly after loading configuration. As following diagram: Fig. 31:Load configure file in another PC Click “Configure” to check the settings. RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 33: Fig. 32:Write The Settings To Ru-87Pn

    Fig. 32:Write the settings to RU-87Pn RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 34: Chapter 4 Software Development Kits (Sdk)

    Chapter 4 Software Development Kits (SDK) The ICP DAS provides a series of free software development kits, enables the customer to be fast and simply completes the system setup. Related software tools are in the CD, please refer to following diagram: 4.1 DCON DLL...
  • Page 35 How to develop a program in VB/VC/Delphi/BCB Demo list Function descriptions and usage FAQ.pdf: Gives solutions to frequently asked questions. Step 4 : Run the demo programs to test the I/O module and learn the functions RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 36: Vb Example (Reading An Analog Input Value)

    Step 1: Run the DCON Utility to configure the I/O modules Step 2: Run VB and create a new project (.exe project) Step 3: Add I7000.bas to the project Step4: Arrange all the components on the form Step5: Write the program code RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 37 VB Step 1 VB Step 2 VB Step 3 Step 6: Run the project. RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 38: Dcon Activex

    WhatsNew.txt: contains most basic and important information, including: Bugs fixed Demos added or modified Updated ActiveX (ocx) details Step 2: Install the DCON DLL by executing: CD:\Napdos\Driver\DCON_ActiveX_New\Setup\setup.exe After installation, all related information can be found below RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 39: Vb Example (Reading An Analog Input Value)

    The following is an example of reading analog values from an I-87017 inserted in slot 0 of an 8410/8810. Step 1: Run the DCON Utility to configure the I/O module Step 2: Run VB and create a new project (.exe project) Step 3: Add the ActiveX (ocx) component to the project RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 40 Step 4 : Arrange all the components on the form Step 5: Write the program code VB Step 2 VB Step 3 VB Step 1 RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 41: Dcon Labview

    Supported OS: Windows 98/NT/2K/XP File Location: CD: \Napdos\Driver\DCON_Labview 4.3.1 Procedure for using DCON_LabVIEW Step 1 : Install the DCON LabVIEW by executing: CD:\Napdos\Driver\ DCON_Labview\ DCON_Labview.exe After installation, the related information can be found as below: RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 42 Step 2: Create a new LabVIEW program. Refer the DCON_DLL.pdf about detail description of the sub-vi and where to select the sub-vi in various library of DCON_LabVIEW. Step3: Select the sub-vi form Functions Palette >> Select a VI… RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 43: Labview Example (Reading Multi-Channel Analog Input Value)

    Step4 : Select the target *.lib file (LabVIEW library file) Step5 : Select the desired sub-vi Step6 : Put the icon of selected sub-vi on Block Diagram, refer the “Help” >> “Show Help” “DCON_DLL.pdf” in step1 for detail. RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 44: Labview Demo Program (Reading Multi-Channel Analog Input Value)

    Step7 : Draw the data flow of sub-vi. 4.3.3 LabVIEW Demo Program (Reading multi-channel analog input value) Step 1: Select the appropriate demo program (ex. AnalogInAll.vi) by the name according with module’s function (ex. I-8017 / AI ). Step2: Set the parameters RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 45: Dcon Indusoft

    Windows 98/NT/2K/XP/CE File Location: CD: \Napdos\Driver\DCON_InduSoft 4.4.1 Procedure for using the InduSoft bundled driver Step 1: Read the basic and important documents Readme.txt: contains the basic and important information, including: Files on the shipped CD RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 46: Indusoft Example (Reading An Analog Input Value)

    The following is an example of reading analog values from an I-87018 inserted in slot 0 of an 8410/8810. Step 1: Run the DCON Utility to configure the I/O modules Step 2: Run InduSoft and create a new project Step 3: Include the DCON driver Step 4: 設定 DCON 驅動程式 RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 47 Step 5 : Insert tags to connect to I/O modules The address format is [Address : Module ID : Slot : Channel] Step6 : Arrange all the components on the form RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 48 Step7: Double click the text box to assign a tag to it. Step8 : Run the project RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 49: Nap Opc Server

    If there is an older version of Nap OPC Server installed on the PC, It must be uninstalled before installing the new version. Step 3: Read the manuals describing how to start NapOPCSvr.pdf is the user’s manual describing how to use the OPC Server RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 50: Opc Server Example (Reading An Analog Input Value)

    The OPC Server user’s manual lists the procedures for the following SCADA software: ■ ■ ■ LabVIEW National WIZCON ■ ■ ■ iFix InduSoft Citect Please refer to “Chapter 4 Connecting to the OPC Server” for more details. RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 51: Appendix A : Dimension

    Appendix A : Dimension A.1 – RU-87P1 RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 52 A.2 – RU-87P2 RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 53 A.3 – RU-87P4 RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 54 A.4 – RU-87P8 RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 55: Appendix B : Compare Ru-87Pn With I-87Kn

    ☺ I-87K module Hot Swap Auto- Communication ☺ ☺ parameter Setup ☺ Auto-Configuration High Profile Low Profile 66.7 81.08 87.46 102.14 Fig. 33:I-87K high/low profile series I/O modules Please refer to web page : http://www.icpdas.com/products/PAC/I-8000/8000_IO_modules.htm RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 56: Appendix C : Solution For 87K I/O Module On The Slot

    Fig. 35:DCON Utility shows the status of 87Pn expansion slot As following table, you can accord the error code and LED lamp status to find out the problem solution. RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 57 2. Click the "Write To 87Pn" button to write the settings to The format of configured commands is (Error) format 87Pn CPU again. wrong for DCON Protocol. Bright Read The memory data is failed: 1. Run DCON Utility. RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 58 "Write To 87Pn" button to write the (Error) 2. Command checksum error. same as DCON configuration to 87Pn CPU again. 3. Communication error during the process Utility of writing commands to 87Pn. RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 59 (Green) Auto Config. Enable No Error Always ON Always OFF Always ON Warning Always ON Flash Failed Flash Always ON Auto Config. Disable No Error Always ON Always OFF Always OFF Failed Flash Always ON RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 60: Appendix D : Description For Ini Files

    Section 3: Description for each Baud Rate=> 115200 Type Code=> [0D] +/- 20 mA slot module’s configuration. Format=> Engineering Format CHANNEL_ENABLE_STATUS= &h0F ********************************************* [Slot0] Section 4: The Configuration Commands ID=87017R TOTAL=2 for each slot. C00=25020D0A2021F RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 61: Appendix E : Frame Ground

    DIN rail is in contact with the upper frame ground as shown in the Figure 36 below Frame Ground Connect to the DIN-Rail Clips Earth Ground Fig. 36:Frame Ground & Earth Ground RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 62: Appendix F : Application Of Rs-485 Network

    (I-7510) to extend the network. F.3: Star type RS-485 network There are branches along the main wire. In this case, it is better to have a repeater to isolate or filter the noise that is made by devices RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...
  • Page 63 There is a better choice to use 7513 as a RS-485 hub on start type network F.4: Random RS-485 network RU-87P1/2/4/8 User Manual, Version: 1.2...

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