BASF EXACTUS IFX-21 User manual

IFX-21 USER GUIDE
INDUSTRIAL COMMUNICATIONS MODULE

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1. CONTACT INFORMATION
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2. CONTENTS
1. Contact Information ................................................................................................................................ 2
2. Contents ................................................................................................................................................... 3
3. Product Overview .................................................................................................................................... 4
Description and Intended Use ................................................................................................................ 4
Certifications and Approvals .................................................................................................................. 4
Identification ........................................................................................................................................... 4
Device Overview .................................................................................................................................... 4
4. Installation and Commission ................................................................................................................. 5
Software Minimum Requirements .......................................................................................................... 5
Transportation and Storage ................................................................................................................... 5
Mounting ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Device Wiring ......................................................................................................................................... 7
5. Device Operation and Setup ................................................................................................................ 10
Overview of Connection Methods ........................................................................................................ 10
Value Display and Indicating LEDs ...................................................................................................... 11
Device Configuration ............................................................................................................................ 12
The Configuration Menu ...................................................................................................................... 13
Analog Output Operation ..................................................................................................................... 14
Analog Output Configuration ................................................................................................................ 14
6. Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................... 14
7. Specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 15
General ................................................................................................................................................ 15
Technical .............................................................................................................................................. 15
8. Warnings ................................................................................................................................................ 18
9. Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................... 18
Troubleshooting Instructions ................................................................................................................ 18
Repair, Service, and Returns ............................................................................................................... 19
Disposal ............................................................................................................................................... 19
10. Appendix .............................................................................................................................................. 20
7-Segment Display ............................................................................................................................. 20
MODBUS/TCP ................................................................................................................................... 21
MODBUS/RTU (RS485) Implementation ........................................................................................... 2 1
MODBUS register map ...................................................................................................................... 22

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3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
D ESCRIPTION AND I NTENDED U SE
The IFX-21 is a smart device for re-transmission, monitoring, and break out of EXACTUS
®
pyrometer communications in industrial environments. It continuously buffers pyrometer output
and makes the readings available to various isolated ports and protocols, including a user
defined passive 4-20mA analog signal.
C ERTIFICATIONS AND A PPROVALS
I DENTIFICATION
The IFX-21 features a Nameplate as seen in Figure 1.
F IGURE 1: E XAMPLE NAMEPLATE
1. Manufacturer and Product ID
2. Order Code and Serial Number
3. Power supply and current consumption
4. Ambient temperature range
5. Device MAC address
6. Device and Firmware version
7. Approval Logo
D EVICE O VERVIEW
The IFX-21 is a DIN rail mountable plastic enclosure with a number of ports on its top, bottom,
and front. The top has two sets of 4 spring terminals and one RJ45 port. The bottom has one
set of 4 spring terminals and two RJ45 ports. The front has a clear polycarbonate door which
covers a 5 character display, 2 indicating LED’s, and a USB service port.

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3.4.1. P ORT C ALLOUT
F IGURE 2: D EVICE OVERVIEW
1. Analog outputs
2. Device power input
3. Pyrometer port
4. 5 Character display
5. USB mini-B PC service port
6. Power and Error indication LEDs
7. TIA 485-A (RS485) port
8. Ethernet TCP/IP 2 port switch
Refer to section 7.2 for additional technical information about these ports.
4. I NSTALLATION AND COMMISSION
S OFTWARE M INIMUM R EQUIREMENTS
 Windows 7, 8.1, and 10 compatible.
 Windows 10 only for USB service port connection
 TemperaSure Version: 5.7.0.0 or later
 Pyrometer Models EX#-100 Firmware: 3.0.1.3 or later
 Pyrometer Models EX#-#10 Firmware: 9.3.0.0 or later
T RANSPORTATION AND S TORAGE
The device should be transported and stored such that it is protected from impact, condensing
atmospheres, and influx of liquids or contaminants.
Permitted storage temperature range: -40 to 85°C (-40 to +185°F)

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M OUNTING
The IFX-21 is intended to mount on a 35mm top hat style DIN rail (IEC 60715 TH35). To
ensure optimal performance the IFX-21 should be mounted on a grounded rail inside an
enclosure with the appropriate NEMA rating for the environment. Where appropriate cooling
air and/or radiation shielding should be installed to ensure ambient temperatures remain within
device operational limits (see Section 7.1).
In choosing a mounting location note should be taken that the device power, analog output,
and pyrometer ports are located on the top of the device while communications, both Ethernet
and Modbus, are on the bottom.
4.3.1. D IMENSIONS
F IGURE 3: D EVICE D IMENSIONS
4.3.2. I NSTALLATION PROCEDURE
F IGURE 4: I NSTALLATION STEPS
1. Pull down on spring clip
2. Hook top DIN rail forks over 35mm DIN rail
3. Release spring clip

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D EVICE W IRING
4.4.1. W IRE G AUGE
BASF recommends wire gauges of not less than 18AWG and no more than 12AWG. For
best results stranded wire should be tinned or crimped into an appropriately sized ferrule.
Ethernet connections may utilize either CAT5 or CAT5e cables, CAT5e is preferred
where available.
4.4.2. T ERMINAL BLOCKS
The power, analog output, and Modbus terminals use detachable spring-cage connector
blocks. To insert or release a wire, push in the tab as shown in Figure 5. Pin out
numbering listed below for all terminal blocks, see section 7.2 for related input/outputs.
F IGURE 5: W IRE RELEASE TAB
In some situations, it may be necessary to remove the entire plug assembly. This can be
done by pulling the connector down and away from the device. If a tool is used care must
be taken not to crush or pierce the plastic.
F IGURE 6: T ERMINAL BLOCK REMOVAL

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4.4.3. W IRING DIAGRAMS
The IFX-21 enclosure features a simplified wiring diagram for all permanent device
connections.
F IGURE 7: D EVICE WIRING
Additional terminal wiring information is provided in Table 1.
Powe
r
Supply
20 to 28 VDC
A
nalog Output
Passive
(Loop powered)

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Active*
(Supplying power to loop)
Modbus
TIA-485-A
(RS485)
T ABLE 1: E XPANDED DEVICE WIRING
*The IFX-21 is natively a passive analog device, it will modulate incoming current but it
provides no voltage. If required the incoming power may be routed to also provide power
to the analog loop, though doing so will compromise the isolation of the analog loop.

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5. DEVICE OPERATION AND SETUP
O VERVIEW OF C ONNECTION M ETHODS
An important feature of the IFX-21 is its support for daisy chaining multiple units together. In
Figure 8 examples are shown of the minimum connections necessary to receive temperature
readings over various protocols. In these examples 4 units are shown, however the
methodology would be the same for any number of units.
BASF recommends that only communication connections necessary to the application be
implemented. Redundant connections, such as utilizing both Modbus and Ethernet, should be
avoided unless they are for periodic service purposes only.
Analog output Ethernet
RS485 Modbus USB service connection
F IGURE 8: C ONNECTION METHODS FOR THE IFX-21