ControlByWeb DAQ Series User manual

Five-Input Module™ Users Manual
Contents
Trademark and Copyright Information
Warranty
FCC Statement
Installation Guidelines (Read Before Installing)
Section : Introduction
. Features
.2 Available Models
.3 Connectors & Indicators
.4 Example Configurations and Applications
1.4.1 Basic Configuration
1.4.2 Five Input Module used with other ControlB Web™ Products
Section 2: Installation and Setup
2. Mounting
2.1.1 Wall Mounting
2.1.2 DIN-Rail Mounting
2.2 Connection
2.2.1 Power Suppl Connection
2.2.2 Network Connection
2.2.3 Opticall -Isolated Input Connections
2.3 Establishing Communications for Setup
2.3.1 Option 1: Assign a Temporar IP Address to the Input Module
2.3.2 Option 2: Assign a Temporar IP Address to Configuration Computer
2.3.3 Open Configuration Web Page
2.4 Web-Based Setup
2.4.1 Main Setup Page
2.4.2 Network Setup Page
2.4.3 Email Setup Page
2.4.4 Password Setup Page
2.4.5 Input Setup Pages
Section 3: Operation
3. Browser Operation
3.2 XML Operation
3.3 Modbus Operation
3.3.1 Read Coils (Modbus Function Code 01 (0x01))
3.3.2 Read Discrete Inputs (Modbus Function Code 02 (0x02))
3.3.3 Read Holding Registers (Modbus Function Code 03 (0x03))
3.3.4 Write Single Register (Modbus Function Code 6 (0x06))
3.3.5 Write Multiple Registers (Modbus Function Code 16 (0x10))
3.4 Special Functions
3.4.1 Email Alerts
3.4.2 Loss of Power Indicator
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Five-Input Module™ Users Manual
Appendix A: Restoring Factory Default Settings
Appendix B: Installing New Firmware
Appendix C: Specifications
Appendix D: Mechanical Information
Appendix E: Open TCP Legal Notice
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Trademark and Cop right Information Five-Input Module™ Users Manual
Trademark and Copyright Information
This document is Cop right ©2005-2018 b X tronix Research & Design, Inc. All rights reserved. DAQ
Series™ and ControlB Web™ are Trademarks of X tronix Research & Design, Inc. 2005-2018.
All parts of this product and design including but not limited to firmware, hardware design, schematics,
PCB la out, concept, graphics, users manual, etc., are propert of X tronix Research & Design, Inc.
©2005-2018. Five-Input Module ma not be opened, disassembled, copied, or reverse-engineered.
No part of this manual ma be reproduced or transmitted in an form or b an means, electronic or
mechanical, including photocop ing or scanning, for an purpose other than the personal use b the
purchaser of this product. X tronix Research & Design, Inc., assumes no responsibilit for an errors
that ma appear in this document.
Whereas effort has been made to make the information in this document as useful and accurate as
possible, X tronix Research & Design, Inc. assumes no responsibilit for the application, usefulness, or
completeness of the information contained herein. Under no circumstance will X tronix Research &
Design, Inc. be responsible or liable for an damages or losses including direct, indirect, special,
incidental, or consequential damages or losses arising from either the use of an information contained
within this manual or the use of an products or services referenced in this manual.
X tronix Research & Design, Inc. reserves the right to change an product’s features, specifications,
documentation, warranties, fee schedules, and conditions at an time and without notice.
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Five-Input Module™ Users Manual Warrant
Warranty
This X tronix Research & Design, Inc. product has a warrant against defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one ear from the date of shipment. During the warrant period, X tronix
Research & Design, Inc. will, at its option, either repair or replace products that prove to be defective.
This warrant is extended to the original purchaser of the equipment onl .
For warrant service or repair, the product must be properl packaged, and returned to X tronix
Research & Design, Inc. The purchaser shall prepa all charges for shipping to X tronix Research &
Design, Inc., and X tronix Research & Design, Inc. will pa the shipping charges to return the product to
the purchaser as long as the product is shipped within the United States. If the product is shipped
outside of the United States, the purchaser shall pa all shipping charges, duties, and taxes.
Limitation
The foregoing warrant shall not appl to defects or damage resulting from improper use or misuse,
unauthorized repair, tampering, modification, improper connection, or operation outside the
electrical/environmental specifications for the product. Further, the warrant does not cover Acts of God,
such as fire, flood, hurricanes, and tornadoes. This warrant does not cover damage to propert ,
equipment, direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damage (including damage for loss of business
profit, business interruption, loss of data, and the like) arising out of the use or misuse of this product.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THE LIABILITY OF XYTRONIX RESEARCH & DESIGN, INC. TO
THE PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PARTY EXCEED THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE OF THE
PRODUCT, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE CLAIM. No other warrant is expressed or
implied. X tronix Research & Design, Inc. specificall disclaims the implied warranties or
merchantabilit and fitness for a particular purpose. Some jurisdictions ma not allow the exclusion of
limitation of liabilit for consequential or incidental damage.
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FCC Statement Five-Input Module™ Users Manual
FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device ma not cause harmful interference.
- This device must accept an interference received, including interference that ma cause undesired
operation.
Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to compl with the limits for a Class B (Class A for POE
models) digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequenc energ and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, ma cause interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined b turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to tr to correct the
interference b one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Notice
Changes or modification not expressl approved b the part responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authorit to operate the equipment.
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Five-Input Module™ Users Manual Installation Guidelines (Read Before Installing)
Installation Guidelines (Read Before Installing)
- Do not open the Five Input Module enclosure. This will void the warrant .
- This unit must be installed b qualified personnel.
- This unit must not be installed directl outdoors.
- This unit must not be used for medical, life saving purposes, or for an purpose where its failure
could cause serious injur or the loss of life.
Notes about security
B design, the DAQ Series™ products are ver secure. The do not support terminal or file transfer
programs such as telnet, ftp, ssh, etc. This means that it is not possible for someone to ‘break in’ to this
module and access other devices on our local network. These products do not support remote
firmware updates which means that it is not possible for someone to remotel install malicious software.
The simplicit of this series of products makes them ver secure. As with an device to be installed on a
network, there are some securit precautions that should be observed. If this module is installed on the
Internet, it is recommended that passwords be enabled for the control page. Make sure secure
passwords are used. Passwords should be at least 8 characters in length and should be a combination
of upper case letters, lower case letters, and numbers. Don’t use passwords that would be eas to
guess. For additional securit , a firewall ma be used to limit access onl to selected IP addresses.
Another option ma be to set up a Virtual Private Network (VPN) between the network where the module
resides and the client machine (web browser, PLC, etc.).
Final installation note
This ControlB Web™ product supports connection to 10Mbps and 100Mbps networks. Although
100Mbps networks are faster, the amount of data transferred to and from this device is ver minimal and
little if an performance increase will be gained b setting it to 100Mbps. There are advantages
however, to operate this device at 10Mbps. At 10Mbps, less power is required, the unit runs cooler, and
the lifetime of the product will be extended.
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Section 1: Introduction Five-Input Module™ Users Manual
Section : Introduction
The DAQ Series™ Five Input Module is an industrial grade, Ethernet data acquisition module with five
opticall -isolated, digital inputs. Each input can be used to monitor the state of a digital signal via a web
browser, a custom control application, a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), or an automation
controller. The inputs can be used to trigger email alerts based on a single change of state or after a
number of state changes. The inputs can also be used as counters, or can be used to control the rela
contacts of other ControlB Web™ products (such as WebRela ™) that are located at a remote location.
The Five Input Module is ver eas to set up using a web browser. It has a simple “Control Page”, which
displa s the status of the inputs. If counters are enabled, the control page can also displa the current
count and can provide a button which allows users to reset the counter if desired. The control page is
ver simple, but text colors and specific inputs displa ed can be customized in the setup pages.
The Five Input Module provides an XML status page for eas integration with custom monitor and
control applications. For interoperabilit with devices and software produced b other manufacturers,
the Five Input Module incorporates Modbus/TCP functionalit .
. Features
The Five Input module is ver simple but has man features. Some features include...
- No programming required.
- Eas to use as a stand alone device or as part of a large control s stem.
- Built-in web server provides simple, web based configuration and control.
- Control page can be customized with appropriate text, colors, and buttons.
- 10/100 Ethernet connectivit .
- Five, opticall -isolated inputs (de-bounced in firmware).
- Counter for each input.
- Removable terminal connectors (included) simplifies wiring and service.
- XML Status page for simple communications with custom applications.
- Modbus/TCP functionalit for s stems integration.
- Password protection.
- Selectable TCP ports.
- Inputs can be used to control contacts of remote WebRela ™ devices.
- Power up flag (XML readable onl ) indicates power failure.
.2 Available Models
The Five Input module is currentl available in four models. There are onl two differences between the
four models. One difference is the power suppl requirements and the other difference is the input
voltage range on the opticall -isolated input.
Part Number Power Supply Optically-Isolated Input Voltage Range
X-DAQ-5I-I 9-28VDC 4-26VDC
X-DAQ-5I-E POE and/or 9-28VDC 4-26VDC
X-DAQ-5I5-5 (Discontinued) 5VDC 5-12VDC
X-DAQ-5I5-I (Discontinued) 9-28VDC 5-12VDC
X-DAQ-5I24-I (Discontinued) 9-28VDC 11-24VDC
X-DAQ-5I5-E (Discontinued) Power Over Ethernet or
5VDC
5-12VDC
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Five-Input Module™ Users Manual 1.3 Connectors & Indicators
.3 Connectors & Indicators
The input module has a removable 14-position terminal connector and an Ethernet connector. The 14-
position terminal connector is used to provide power to the module and is used for all input connections.
In addition, a 5 VDC output is provided as a convenient voltage source for the inputs when the are used
with dr contact switches or sensors.
There are eight LED indicators on the input module. Five of the indicators are labeled Input 1 through
Input 5 and indicate that a signal voltage is applied to the corresponding input. The power indicator is
illuminated when the module is powered. Two of the LEDs are located on the Ethernet connector.
These LEDs are labeled labeled LINK and ACT. LINK means that the module is properl connected to
an Ethernet network. Note that no communications can take place with the module if this LED is off.
ACT flashes whenever the module detects network activit . All of the LEDs are green except for ACT
which is ellow.
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1.4 Example Configurations and Applications Five-Input Module™ Users Manual
.4 Example Configurations and Applications
The Five Input Module is ver versatile and can be used in man applications. Several basic installation
schemes are illustrated in this section.
.4. Basic Configuration
The illustration below shows a simple example of using the input module to monitor a device (or devices)
over an IP network. In this example five dr -contact sensors are connected to the five inputs. A voltage
for the dr -contacts is provided b the 5V output of the Five Input Module.
The illustration below shows a simple example connecting digital outputs from a PLC to a Five Input
Module. In this example, the voltage for the inputs is provided b the PLC so the 5V output from the
module is not used.
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