Cattron EliteIQ User manual

EliteIQTM
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Revision History
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Document rebranded and contact information updated
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Contents
1 Description ...........................................................................................................................................................5
1.1 Overview...................................................................................................................................................5
1.1.1 Alarm Capabilities........................................................................................................................5
1.1.2 Control Capabilities......................................................................................................................5
1.1.3 Expandable..................................................................................................................................6
1.1.4 Communications Capabilities ......................................................................................................6
2 Installation and Setup...........................................................................................................................................7
2.1 Overview...................................................................................................................................................7
2.2 What is the Installation Process? .............................................................................................................7
2.2.1 Unpacking the Equipment ...........................................................................................................7
2.2.2 Mounting the Equipment..............................................................................................................7
2.2.3 Connecting the Main Power ........................................................................................................9
2.2.4 Connecting the Input and Output Cards ................................................................................... 11
2.2.5 Testing the System ................................................................................................................... 18
3 Quick Start......................................................................................................................................................... 22
3.1 Default Values ....................................................................................................................................... 22
3.2 Quick Programming Steps..................................................................................................................... 23
3.2.1 Step 1 – Setup Digital Inputs (Skip if Not Using Digital Inputs) ................................................ 23
3.2.2 Step 2 – Setup Analog Inputs (Skip if Not Using Analog Inputs) ............................................. 23
3.2.3 Step 3 – Save Programming .................................................................................................... 23
3.3 Testing the System ................................................................................................................................ 24
4 Operation........................................................................................................................................................... 25
4.1 Overview................................................................................................................................................ 25
4.1.1 How to Use the Keypad ............................................................................................................ 26
4.1.2 Local Key Summary.................................................................................................................. 26
4.1.3 How to Enter Text for Names ................................................................................................... 27
4.1.4 RUN Mode Operations ............................................................................................................. 28
4.2 Viewing the Display ............................................................................................................................... 30
4.2.1 Automatic Alarm Screen ........................................................................................................... 30
4.2.2 How Alarms are Presented via LEDs ....................................................................................... 31
4.2.3 System Channels...................................................................................................................... 31
4.2.4 Physical Channel Numbering ................................................................................................... 32

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4.2.5 Modbus Channel Numbering.................................................................................................... 33
4.2.6 RUN Mode Screens.................................................................................................................. 33
4.2.7 Acknowledging Alarms ............................................................................................................. 35
5 PROGramming Mode from the Keypad ............................................................................................................ 37
5.1 Overview................................................................................................................................................ 37
5.1.1 Display – Selecting a Menu Item .............................................................................................. 37
5.1.2 Display – Changing a Setting ................................................................................................... 37
5.2 System Wide Settings............................................................................................................................ 38
5.3 Program Channel Settings..................................................................................................................... 39
5.3.1 Analog Inputs............................................................................................................................ 39
5.3.2 Relay Outputs ........................................................................................................................... 41
5.3.3 Digital Inputs ............................................................................................................................. 42
5.4 Relay List Setup..................................................................................................................................... 43
5.4.1 Relay Operations ...................................................................................................................... 43
6 Modbus RTU Master ......................................................................................................................................... 44
6.1 Overview................................................................................................................................................ 44
6.2 Initializing the Modbus Master Interface ................................................................................................ 44
6.2.1 Modbus Master Channel Setup ................................................................................................ 45
6.2.2 Modbus Master Port Setup....................................................................................................... 45
6.3 Mapping EliteIQ Channels to Modbus Registers................................................................................... 46
7 PC/Laptop Access............................................................................................................................................. 47
8 Glossary ............................................................................................................................................................ 51
9 Technical Support ............................................................................................................................................. 71

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1 Description
1.1 Overview
EliteIQ is a state-of-the-art Remote Telemetry Unit (RTU), Controller and Alarm Notification and Reporting system
that provides the following:
• Continuous monitoring of up to 48 dry contact inputs, relay outputs or analog inputs in any combination, or
up to 72 Modbus RTU registers
• Historical viewing and reporting of data on the web via a cloud-based application
• Complete programming locally through the keypad or a directly connected PC
• Event and data logging
• Event-based control of local or remote relays based on changing digital and analog values
• Field-installable I/O options
1.1.1 Alarm Capabilities
By programming specific settings in the EliteIQ, you define what conditions constitute an alarm and what action to
perform when an alarm condition occurs. Actions supported by the EliteIQ include the following:
•Setting relays for local control or alarm annunciation
•Sending data to the web-based RemoteIQ system to deliver text, voice or email notifications
•Setting local LEDs to alert personnel that channels are in alarm
So, the EliteIQ is your complete 24-hour a day, 7-day a week monitoring and notification system that allows you to
turn your operations into unattended operations.
1.1.2 Control Capabilities
The EliteIQ is a complete stand-alone controller capable of turning relays on and off based on a number of
conditions. These conditions can be grouped together so that when any of them are met, the appropriate relay is
activated or deactivated.
Conditions on which relays can be activated or deactivated are as follows:
•A digital input changing state
•A totalizer or time duration counter reaching a specified limit
•An analog input transitioning from the Normal state to the High Alarm state
•An analog input transitioning from the High Alarm state to the Normal state
•An analog input transitioning from the Normal state to the Low Alarm state
•An analog input transitioning from the Low Alarm state to the Normal state
•An analog input exceeding a Positive or Negative Rate of Change limit
•A command from a SCADA system via the Modbus RTU interface

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1.1.3 Expandable
The EliteIQ is expandable as follows:
•Simple and affordable plug-in cards for sensors, relays or digital inputs
•Supports 8-48 physical input channels
•Relay expansion using 4-channel cards
1.1.4 Communications Capabilities
The EliteIQ’s communication capabilities include the following:
•Web-based monitoring service to deliver alarm notification, historical charting of data and reporting
•Modbus Master to distributed sensors

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2 Installation and Setup
2.1 Overview
This section of the manual provides information on installing the EliteIQ and confirming its initial operation.
Performing a proper installation ensures the correct operation of the EliteIQ for maximum life.
Please read this entire section before starting the installation process.
2.2 What is the Installation Process?
Installation consists of the following steps:
1. Unpacking the Equipment
2. Mounting the Equipment
3. Connecting the Main Power
4. Connecting the Input and Output Cards
5. Testing the System
Each step is described in detail in the remainder of this section.
2.2.1 Unpacking the Equipment
The EliteIQ is shipped with the following:
• The EliteIQ in either a NEMA 4X plastic enclosure or metal enclosure
• A set of I/O cards installed
• An installed backup battery
• User Manual and Quick Reference Guide
2.2.1.1 Operating Environment
The EliteIQ should be installed in an environment that is not subject to shock or vibration. The operating
temperature of the EliteIQ is -40 to 185 ºF (-40 to 85 ºC).
2.2.2 Mounting the Equipment
WARNING
A LOCK MUST BE INSTALLED SECURING THE COVER TO PREVENT NON-SERVICE TRAINED
PERSONNEL FROM GAINING ACCESS TO THE INTERNAL ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY OF THE
ELITEIQ.
The EliteIQ is available in a NEMA 4X enclosure or a panel/flush mount enclosure.
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Fiberglass NEMA Enclosure
Figure 1: NEMA 4X Enclosure
Panel Mount Enclosure
Figure 2: Panel Enclosure Mounting Dimensions

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Figure 3: Flush Mount Dimensions (Hole Cutout)
To mount the enclosure:
1. Mount the unit using the six wall-mounting holes on the outside edge of the enclosure.
2. Use mounting hardware appropriate for the type of wall surface. Be sure the hardware and the surface are
strong enough to handle the weight of the unit (25 lb).
2.2.3 Connecting the Main Power
The EliteIQ operates on 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, using 1.5 A at 115 VAC or 0.7 A at 230 VAC. There are no
selections required by the user to select the input power. The main AC is connected to the EliteIQ using the AC
terminal block located inside the unit.
The terminal block is labeled as follows:
•L = Line (black)
•G = Ground (green or green/yellow)
•N = Neutral (white)

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Figure 4: AC Power Wiring
For the NEMA enclosure, you must drill an access hole to bring the wires into the unit. The access hole should be
drilled on either the bottom or the side of the enclosure.
WARNING
BE SURE TO LOOK INSIDE THE UNIT PRIOR TO DRILLING SO THAT YOU CAN BE SURE
THERE IS SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE FOR THE HOLE AND THE FITTING THAT YOU ARE USING.
2.2.3.1 AC Wire Size
The AC line wire should be 16 AWG or heavier wire.
2.2.3.2 Proper Grounding
The EliteIQ must be earth-grounded by connecting a true earth ground to the ground terminal designated by the
symbol.
Note: The Ground (green or green/yellow) wire should be at least 2 inches longer than the other wires as a
safety precaution in case the line cord is pulled out of the unit.
Power surge protection is especially important if the equipment is located in a lightning-prone area. Contact
Cattron at www.cattron.com/contact for additional information on surge protection offerings.
Note: Lightning damage is not covered under warranty.
CAUTION
FAILURE TO SUPPLY A GOOD EARTH GROUND FOR THE AC POWER CAUSES THE ELITEIQ’S
INTERNAL SURGE AND LIGHTNING PROTECTION TO BE INEFFECTIVE.
2.2.3.3 Optional DC Power Connection
For applications where standard AC power is not available, the EliteIQ can be powered by an external DC power
source, as described in the following table.
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DC Power Source EliteIQ Operation
15-24 VDC Same as with AC
12-24 VDC Same as with AC except the supplied backup battery is not charged by the EliteIQ
To connect an external 15 to 24 VDC supply, disconnect the 3-wire harness from the processor board and then
unscrew the three wires from the plug and attach your supply.
Using this plug, wire in the external DC supply as shown below:
Figure 5: Wiring an External DC Supply
2.2.3.4 Strain Relief
It is highly recommended that strain relief is used on fittings for all AC or DC lines and I/O wiring.
2.2.3.5 Power Fuse
The AC to DC power supply has a small fuse near the AC input that may blow if the input AC current or voltage
exceeds specifications.
If no lights on the EliteIQ turn on when the power switch is put in the ON position, this fuse should be checked. Be
sure to disconnect the EliteIQ from the primary power source prior to checking this fuse.
If the fuse is blown, it can be replaced with a GFE 4 A 250 V fuse.
2.2.4 Connecting the Input and Output Cards
All connections to I/O cards utilize quick disconnect plugs. This allows all I/O wiring to be made to the connectors
prior to plugging the connectors into the specific I/O cards.
When using the EliteIQ mounted in a NEMA enclosure, it is necessary to drill holes into the enclosure. The holes
should be drilled so that there is sufficient clearance from the sides and bottom of the enclosure for proper locking
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Figure 6: Recommended Drill Area for I/O Connections
When using the metal enclosure, access to the I/O cards is either through the conduit knock-outs on the sides of
the enclosure or through the large removable access panel.
2.2.4.1 Installing I/O cards
All Input and Output cards can be positioned in any of the six I/O slots. For ease of wiring, you may want to leave
blank spaces between cards if some of the slots are going to be empty.
There are three types of Input and Output cards for the EliteIQ: Digital Inputs, Analog Inputs and Relay Outputs.
Each of these cards can be placed in any of the I/O slots of the EliteIQ. The slots are numbered from 10 through
60. When a card is positioned into a slot, its channels are numbered by adding the channel number on the card to
the slot number.
Example: For an 8-channel digital input card in Slot 30, the channels are numbered 31-38.
To install a card:
1. Remove the I/O blank panel that covers the slot you are going to use.
2. Slide the I/O card into the slot.
3. Screw down the card into the slot using the two black captive screws that are attached to the I/O card.
4. When the card is properly seated, you will feel the card mating with the connector inside the enclosure.

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Figure 7: Detail of I/O Cards Held with Captive Screws
2.2.4.2 Digital Input Cards
The digital input boards are 8-channel modules. Each board is equipped with a quick disconnect plug that allows
for easy connection of sensor wires. There are two connections for each sensor, a (+V) and a (IN) as labeled on
the board bracket.
Inputs to the board may be either of the following:
• Dry contact
• 0-30 VDC signals (0-6 VDC is open, 6-30 VDC is closed)
Use 24 volts to complete the dry contact circuit to provide a means to break down the dielectric buildup on dirty
switch contacts. The +V connection is 24 VDC.
Each digital input is designed to monitor a Normally Open (NO) or Normally Closed (NC) relay or voltage input.
Terminals for all input channels are located on the opposite end of the card from the LEDs. There are separate
quick disconnect connectors for each group of four inputs. The channel numbers are located on the metal housing
next to each connector.
Note that each connector has two terminals, (IN) and (+V). If all of your inputs are originating from a location near
each other, you can wire all of the (+V) signals together on the EliteIQ connector and take a single (IN) signal to
your sensors, as shown in Figure 9.
If your inputs are widely distributed, we recommend that you use two wires for each input, as shown in Figure 8.
Medium gauge (18 to 22 WG) twisted pair wire such as Beldon #8205 or equivalent is acceptable. You may also
use a multi-conductor cable if all of your wiring is in the same panel.

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Figure 8: Preferred Input Wiring – Two Wires per Channel
Figure 9: Daisy-Chained – Direct Voltage Input and Contact to Ground Wiring
The 24 VDC signal (+V) must be daisy-chained to all common points on the sensors that are being monitored to
supply a power signal that can be sensed by the EliteIQ.

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Figure 10: Open-Collector Connections
2.2.4.3 Analog Input Wiring
The analog input board has terminals for up to eight channels to be connected. Each board is equipped with a
quick disconnect plug that allows for easy connection of sensor wires.
Unipolar Voltage Current
0 – 1 V 0 – 20 mA
0 – 5 V 4 – 20 mA
1 – 5 V
0 – 10 V
The current inputs (0 to 20 mA and 4 to 20 mA) require a supply of power to operate. You may power these inputs
using the 24 VDC supply that is on the top of the analog card or you may connect to an external power supply.
The 24 VDC supply can source up to 300 mA on each analog input card; however, the total available in an entire
system is only 500 mA.
Each channel of the analog input cards can accept either current or voltage inputs, which are configurable
through the programming. There are no switches or jumpers to set.
Note: The (-) return on each Analog Input channel is connected to ground. If you are going to daisy-chain a
current loop, then the EliteIQ connection must be the last in the loop.
Each input channel is independent of any other input channel. A fault on one channel does not affect the
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Cattron recommends that you use medium-gauge wire (18 to 22 AWG) twisted pair.
Figure 11: Analog 4-20 mA and Voltage Connections for Analog Input Cards

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Figure 12: Analog 4-20 mA and Voltage Connections
2.2.4.4 Relay Wiring
Each relay output board has terminal connections for four relays. The EliteIQ can be configured for a maximum of
24 relays, each of which is independently controlled either directly or under alarm conditions.
Each board is equipped with two quick-disconnect plugs that allow for easy connection of sensor wires. There are
three connections for each relay: Normally Open (NO), Common (C) and Normally Closed (NC), as labeled on the
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Each relay output board has four Single-Pole Double-Throw (SPDT) relays. The switching capability of each relay
is as follows:
•8 A at 125 VAC
•6 A at 277 VAC
•5 A at 30 VDC
The following diagram shows proper wiring for a relay.
Figure 13: Relay Wiring
2.2.5 Testing the System
2.2.5.1 Turning on the EliteIQ
The power switch for the EliteIQ is located on the processor board mounted on the back of the front panel. To turn
the power on, open the front panel and move the slide switch (SW1) to the ON position.
Figure 14 shows the EliteIQ board connections.
Power to the LTE modem is provided through connector J12.
Figure 15 contains a system wiring diagram, showing the connections between the EliteIQ box and the EliteIQ
modem box.
The EliteIQ powers up either under primary power +VS (24 VDC) or battery backup VBAT (12 VDC). When the
power is turned on, the EliteIQ will run power-up diagnostics to confirm operation of all standard and optional
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Figure 14: EliteIQ Board Connections

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Figure 15: EliteIQ System Wiring
2.2.5.2 Verifying Battery Backup Connection
The EliteIQ has a 12 V sealed lead-acid rechargeable battery with either 7 AH or 5.5 AH. This provides
approximately 24 hours of backup time with the unit fully configured. Actual backup time depends upon the
number of input/output cards installed in the unit, the number of sensors being powered from the unit,
temperature, battery age and dialing activity. The battery comes prewired with the red wire attached to the +VBAT
terminal and the black wire attached to the –VBAT terminal. The replacement Part Number is EBAT002 for the
5.5 AH battery.
The EliteIQ automatically charges the battery whenever the power switch is turned on. The unit also includes
special circuitry to prevent the battery from being damaged in the event of an extended power outage. When the
battery runs down to 9 V, the unit automatically disconnects it, preventing deep-discharge damage. The battery
remains disconnected until it charges back up to 12.3 V.
The battery provides at least two years of service before needing replacement.
When the EliteIQ is powered by the backup battery, the LEDs and display are put into a ‘dimmed’ mode to
conserve power.
The main motherboard also includes a 3 V lithium battery to maintain the real-time clock and portions of the
SRAM memory. Each battery provides 10 years of use. If the date and time in the EliteIQ are not retained when
power is turned off then on, this battery needs replacing. The replacement battery Part Number is EBAT010.