ADLINK Technology ND-6021 User manual

ND-6021
ND-6024
Analog Input Modules
User’s Guide

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Manual first edition: January 7, 1996
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Contents i
Contents
1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................1-1
1. 1. ABOUT THE NUDAM ANALOG OUTPUT MODULES1-1
1. 2. OVERVIEW OF NUDAM-6021 1-1
1. 3. OVERVIEW OF NUDAM-6024 1-5
2. INITIALIZATION & INSTALLATION.......................................................2-1
2. 1. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 2-1
2. 2. INITIALIZING A BRAND-NEW MODULE 2-1
2. 3. INSTALL A NEW NUDAM TO A EXISTING NETWORK 2-3
2. 4. APPLICATION WIRING FOR NUDAM-6021 2-4
2. 5. APPLICATION WIRING FOR NUDAM-6024 2-5
3. COMMAND SET.............................................................................................3-1
3. 1. COMMAND AND RESPONSE 3-1
3. 2. SUMMARY OF COMMAND SET 3-4
3. 3. SET CONFIGURATION 3-6
3. 4. READ CONFIGURATION 3-9
3. 5. READ MODULE NAME 3-10
3. 6. READ FIRMWARE VERSION 3-11
3. 7. RESET STATUS 3-12
3. 8. SYNCHRONIZED SAMPLING (6024 ONLY)3-13
3. 9. READ SYNCHRONIZED DATA (6024 ONLY)3-14
3. 10. DIGITAL INPUT (6024 ONLY)3-15
3. 11. ANALOG DATA OUTPUT 3-16
3. 12. 4MA OFFSET CALIBRATION 3-18
3. 13. 20MA CALIBRATION 3-19
3. 14. TRIM CALIBRATION 3-20
3. 15. SAVE POWER ON ANALOG OUTPUT VALUE 3-21
3. 16. LAST VALUE READBACK 3-22
3. 17. CURRENT READBACK 3-23
3. 18. READ LEADING CODE SETTING 3-24
3. 19.CHANGE LEADING CODE SETTING 3-26
3. 20. SET HOST WATCHDOG TIMER & SAFETY VALUE 3-28

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3. 21. READ HOST WATCHDOG TIMER & SAFETY VALUE 3-31
3. 22. HOST IS OK 3-33
4. DATA FORMAT.............................................................................................4-1
4. 1. UNIT CONVERSION 4-1
4. 2. ENGINEERING UNITS 4-1
4. 3. PERCENT OF FSR 4-2
4. 4. HEXDECIMAL FORMAT 4-3
4. 5. SUMMARY OF DATA FORMAT 4-4
5. ANALOG OUTPUT CALIBRATION..........................................................5-1
5. 1. CALIBRATION 5-1
5. 2. ANALOG OUTPUT MODULE CALIBRATION 5-1

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1. Introduction
1. 1.About the NuDAM Analog Output Modules
The NuDAM provides an analog output modules which can convert
the digital command to analog. The basic features of each module
are shown here.
•NuDAM-6021 : analog signal output module with safety functions
•NuDAM-6024 : 4 channel analog output module
1. 2.Overview of NuDAM-6021
What is NuDAM-6021 ?
ND-6021 is an analog signal output module. It receives the digital
command from host computer through RS-485 network. The format
of the digital value can be engineering units, hexdecimal format or
percentage of full-scale range(FSR). A microprocessor is used to
convert the digital command to digital value to send to DAC. The DAC
converts the digital value into analog form. The analog output can be
either voltage or current output.
The ND-6021 is designed for safety. It provides many safety functions
such as isolation, watchdog, and power on safe value. The
opto-isolators provide 5000Vrms isolation voltage to isolate the digital
section and the remote controlled analog equipments. The damage
of power surges is avoided.
Another safety fucntion is the watchdog. Whenever the host is loss
contact with the remoted NuDAM module, or the micro-processor is
down, the module will reset itself and send the safety value to the
analog output therefore the industry safety is guarantee. The safety
value / power-up value can be set by configuration software.

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The analog output can be readback through the module‘s ADC.
which can monitor the ’real‘ output of the device. The host can
check the digital command and the real output to avoid short circuits.
The slew rate of the output signal is also controllable by software.
Features of NuDAM-6021
•One uni-polar analog output channel
•Two sets of differential current and voltage output terminals
•Versatile digital signal format
•Programmable host watchdog timer for host failure protection
•Internal watchdog timer for device failure protection
•Easy programming by software
•Easy installation and wiring
Specifications of NuDAM-6021
²Interface
•Interface : RS-485, 2 wires
•Speed (bps) : 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19.2K, 38.4K
²Analog Output
•Singal Output type: Differential type
•Resolution: 12 bits
•Accuracy: ±0.1% of FSR for current output
±0.2% of FSR for voltage output
•Unit Convertion: V or mA
•Output range:
Voltage output: 0 to 10 V (uni-polar)
Current output: 0 to 20 mA
4 to 20 mA
•Maximum Sampling Rate: 100 samples /sec
•Slew rate:
Voltage output: 0.0625 to 64 V/sec
Current output: 0.125 to 128 mA/sec
•Internal Current Load Resistor: 500Ω(%1)
²Readback Analog Input
•Accuracy: ±0.2% of FSR
²Isolation

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•Isolation voltage: 5000 Vrms
²Watchdog Function
•Module internal watchdog timer : 150 ms
•Power failure threshold : 4.65 V
•Host programmable watchdog : 100 ms ~ 25.500 sec
²Power
•Power supply : +10V to +30V
•Power consumption : 1.0W
Pin Definitions of ND-6021
Pin # Signal Name Description
1+IOUT Positive Current Output Terminal
2-IOUT Negative Current OutputTerminal
3+VOUT Positive Voltage Output Terminal
4-VOUT Negative Voltage Output Terminal
6Default* Initial state setting
7(Y) DATA+ RS-485 series signal, positive
8(G) DATA-RS-485 series signal, negative
9(R) +Vs Power supply, +10V~+30V
10 (B) GND Ground

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A Look at ND-6021 & Pin Assignment
ND-6021
(Y)DATA+
(G)DATA-
(R)+Vs (B)GND
Analog Output
(Current/Voltage)
1
10
+IOUT
-IOUT
+VOUT
-VOUT
DEFAULT*
Code Output Range
30
31
32
0 ~20 mA
4 ~ 20 mA
0 ~ 10V
11 20

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Functional Block Diagram of ND-6021
Data-
Data+ RS-485
Rec/DRv Micro
Processor
RS-485
Terminator EEPROM
Watchdog / Power Failure
Supervisor
*Defalut Setting
(1 bit Digital In)
Photo
Isolators
DAC
(12 bits)
DC to DC
Convertor
Voltage Output
VOUT +
VOUT -
V to I IOUT +
IOUT -
Power
Regulator
+10V ~ +30 V
GND +5V
GND Isolated Power
Isolated Ground
Current Output
1. 3.Overview of NuDAM-6024
What is NuDAM-6024 ?
ND-6024 is a 4 channel bipolar analog signal output module. It
receives the digital command from host computer through RS-485
network. A microprocessor is used to convert the digital command to
digital value to send to DAC. The DAC converts the digital value into
analog form.
The ND-6024 is designed for safety. It provides many safety functions
such as isolation, watchdog, and power on safe value. The
opto-isolators provide 5000Vrms isolation voltage to isolate the digital
section and the remote controlled analog equipments. The damage
of power surges is avoided.

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Another safety fucntion is the watchdog. Whenever the host is loss
contact with the remoted NuDAM module, or the micro-processor is
down, the module will reset itself and send the safety value to the
analog output therefore the industry safety is guarantee. The safety
value / power-up value can be set by configuration software.
Features of NuDAM-6024
•4 channel bipolar analog output
•Programmable host watchdog timer for host failure protection
•Internal watchdog timer for device failure protection
•Easy programming by software
•Easy installation and wiring
Specifications of NuDAM-6024
²Interface
•Interface : RS-485, 2 wires
•Speed (bps) : 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19.2K, 38.4K
²Analog Output
•Channel numbers : 4
•Singal Output type: Differential output
•Voltage Output: ±10V
•Resolution: 12-bit resolution
•Accuracy: ±1/2 LSB
•Gain Drift: ±5ppm/°C
²Digital Input
•Channel numbers : 7
•Logical level 0: +2V max.
Logical Level 1: +3.5V ~ +30V
²Isolation
•Isolation voltage: 5000 Vrms
²Watchdog Function
•Module internal watchdog timer : 150 ms
•Power failure threshold : 4.65 V
•Host programmable watchdog : 100 ms ~ 25.500 sec
²Power
•Power supply : +10V to +30V
•Power consumption : 2.5W

Initialization &Installation 1-7
Pin Definitions of ND-6024
Pin # Signal Name Description
1DI4 Digital input channel 4
2DI3 Digital input channel 3
3DI2 Digital input channel 2
4DI1 Digital input channel 1
5DI0 Digital input channel 0
6Default* Initial state setting
7(Y) DATA+ RS-485 series signal, positive
8(G) DATA-RS-485 series signal, negative
9(R) +Vs Power supply, +10V~+30V
10 (B) GND Ground
11 VOUTA+ Positive Voltage Output A Terminal
12 AGND Negative Voltage Output A Terminal
13 VOUTB+ Positive Voltage Output B Terminal
14 BGND Negative Voltage Output B Terminal
15 VOUTC+ Positive Voltage Output C Terminal
16 CGND Negative Voltage Output C Terminal
17 VOUTD+ Positive Voltage Output D Terminal
18 DGND Negative Voltage Output D Terminal
19 DI6 Digital input channel 6
20 DI5 Digital input channel 5

1-8Initialization &Installation
A Look at ND-6024 & Pin Assignment
DI5 DI6 DGND VOUTD+ CGND VOUTC+ BGND VOUTB+ AGND VOUTA+
DI4 DI3 DI2 DI1 DI0 DEFAULT* (Y)DATA+ (G)DATA- (R)+Vs (B)GND
ND-6024 4-CH
Analog Output
Code Signal
33 ±10V

Initialization &Installation 1-9
Functional Block Diagram of ND-6024
Data-
Data+ RS-485
Rec/DRv Micro
Processor
RS-485
Terminator EEPROM
Watchdog / Power Failure
Supervisor
*Defalut Setting
(1 bit Digital In)
Photo
Isolators
DAC
(12 bits)
DC to DC
Convertor
Voltage Output
Power
Regulator
+10V ~ +30 V
GND +5V
GND Isolated Power
Isolated Ground
DIØ…… DI6
•VOUTA+
AGND
•VOUTB+
BGND
•VOUTC+
CGND
•VOUTD+
DGND

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2. Initialization & Installation
2. 1. Software Installation
1. If you have already installed “NuDAM Administration” then skip
other steps.
2. Backup your software diskette.
3. Insert “NuDAM Administration” diskette into floppy drive A:
4. Change drive to A:
5. Installation command syntax
INSTALL drive:
drive name is C to Z.
Example 1 : install to drive C:
A:\> INSTALL C:
Example 2 : install to drive F:
A:\> INSTALL F:
6. NuDAM Administration Utility will be installed in the directory
C:\NUDAM
2. 2.Initializing a Brand-New Module
Objective of Initializing a Brand-New NuDAM
All NuDAM modules, except NuDAM-6520 and NuDAM-6510, in a
RS-485 network must have an unique address ID. Every brand-new
NuDAM has a factory default setting as following:
•Address ID is 01.
•Baud rate is 9600 bps
•Check-sum disable
•Host Watchdog timer is disable

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Therefore, to configure the brand-new NuDAM before using is
necessary to avoid conflicting address. The baud rate may also be
changed according to user‘s requirements.
The initialization procedures of a brand-new NuDAM are shown in the
following sections.
Default State
The NuDAM modules must be set at Default State when you want to
change the default settings, including the ID address, baud rate,
check-sum status etc. All NuDAM modules have an special pin
labeled as DEFAULT*. The module will be in Default State if the
DEFAULT* pin is shorted to ground when power ON. Under this
state, the default configuration is set as following:
•Address ID is 00.
•Baud rate is 9600 bps.
•Check-sum disable.
•Watchdog timer is disable.
Therefore, the configuration of the host and the module can be easily
set identically and initializing a module will be possible no matter
what configuration is set under operating state.
Initialization Equipments
•Host computer with an RS-232 port.
•An installed RS-485 module (NuDAM-6520) with 9600 baud rate.
•The brand new NuDAM module
•Power supply (+10 to +30 VDC) for NuDAM modules
•Administrating utility software
Initialization Procedure
1. Power off the host computer and the installed NuDAM-6520. Be
sure of the baud rate of the NuDAM-6520 is 9600 bps.
2. Connect a brand new NuDAM module with the RS-485. Set the
module in Default State by shorting the DEFAULT* pin. Refer to
Figure 2.1 for detailed wiring.
3. Power on the host computer.
4. Power on the power supply for NuDAM modules.

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5. Use the NuDAM Administrating utility to configure the address
ID, Baud rate and check-sum status of the module.
Initialization Wiring
Figure 2-1 Layout for Initialization the NuDAM module
2. 3.Install a New NuDAM to a Existing Network
Equipments for Install a New Module
•A existing NuDAM network
•New NuDAM modules.
•Power supply (+10 to +30 VDC).
Installing Procedures
1. Configure the new NuDAM module according to the initialization
procedure in section 2.2.
2. The baud rate and check-sum status of the new module must be
identity with the existing RS-485 network. The address ID must
not be conflict with other NuDAM modules on the network.
Host
Computer DATA +
DATA -
+Vs GND
DATA+
DATA -
Default*
+Vs GND
Local Power Supply
+10 V to +30 V
+Vs GND
New
NuDAM
module
NuDAM-6520
RS-232/RS-485
Converter
RS-232

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3. Power off the NuDAM power supply of the existing RS-485
network.
4. Power off the host computer.
5. Wire the power lines for the new NuDAM with the existing
network. Be careful about the signal polarity as wiring.
6. Wire the RS-485 data lines for the new NuDAM with the existing
network. Be careful about the signal polarity as wiring.
7. Wire to the input or output devices. Refer to section 2.4 for
illustrations.
8. Power on the host computer.
9. Power on the NuDAM local power supply.
10. Use the NuDAM administration utility to check entire network.
2. 4.Application Wiring for NuDAM-6021
Differential Current Output
+IOUT
Differential Current Output Channel of NuDAM 6021
DAC
-IOUT
Current Loading
Differential Voltage Output
+VOUT
Differential Voltage Output Channel of NuDAM 6021
DAC
-VOUT
Voltage Loading

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2. 5.Application Wiring for NuDAM-6024
Differential Voltage Output
+VOUT
Differential Voltage Output Channel of NuDAM 6021
DAC
-VOUT
Voltage Loading