Cordell Centurion II User manual

Centurion II
Hardware Manual
91480102

Cordell, Inc.
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© Cordell, Inc. 2001.

Revision History
Date Reason for revision
April 4, 1998 Pre-Release Draft
June 12, 1998 Release version 1.0
November 30, 1998 Changed title of manual, changed figures, added TL1
messages in Network Connection section, removed
appendix B.
January 22, 1999 Changed title of Figure 3 and changed Figure 4 to show the
dip switch settings for eight I/O Modules.
June 7, 1999 Modified the packing list in Appendix A.
September 13, 1999 Updated the phone number. Modified Appendix A and
Appendix B.
February 12, 2000 Modified Table 5 and 6. Added Table 7. Modified Figure 3.
Changed all references of System Ground to Power
Ground. Modified descriptions of the components on the
Backplane. Rewrote Appendix B. Added List of Figures
and List of Tables to the Table of Contents. Added
Appendixes C, D, and E.
April 4, 2001 Added description of status LEDs 5, 6, and 7.
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About this document
This manual is written to function as the user guide for both those groups who design and
specify alarm collection systems and those groups who install and maintain alarm
collection systems in the field. This manual is divided up into the following sections:
•Product Description — this section gives an overview of the Centurion II including
brief explanations of the various options which are available when ordering an RTU.
•Installation and Configuration Options — this section contains tables, which describe
the pin outs for the discrete input wiring, control relay outputs, and RS-422/485 serial
ports. Figures showing the relay jumpering options and the dip switch settings on the
I/O modules are also provided.
•Installing an RTU — this appendix describes the steps an installer should follow
when installing an RTU and configuring the RTU so that it communicates over a
LAN. Downloading a database is not covered in this manual.
•How to Build Your Own Crossover Cable — this appendix describes how to wire an
RJ-45 10BaseT cable so that two Ethernet adapters (e.g. on your PC and the
Centurion II) can communicate directly, without a hub. This section also describes
how to configure the IP and Subnet Mask addresses on your PC so that you can
communicate to the RTU using the Crossover Cable.
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Table of Contents
1 Product Description......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Overview ................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Options....................................................................................................................... 1
1.2.1 Main Module Options............................................................................................. 2
1.2.2 Discrete Input and Relay Output Options............................................................... 3
1.3 Accessories................................................................................................................ 4
1.3.1 Wire Wrap (Telzon) Terminations.......................................................................... 4
1.3.2 Centurion II Software ............................................................................................. 4
1.4 Front Panel.................................................................................................................5
1.4.1 Main Module Front Panel....................................................................................... 5
1.4.2 I/O Module Front Panel.......................................................................................... 6
1.5 Rear Backplane.......................................................................................................... 6
1.6 Expansion .................................................................................................................. 7
1.6.1 Main Module Expansion......................................................................................... 7
1.6.2 Chassis Expansion .................................................................................................. 7
2Installation and Configuration Options........................................................................... 9
2.1 Precautions and Handling.......................................................................................... 9
2.2 Documentation........................................................................................................... 9
2.2.1 Packing List .......................................................................................................... 10
2.2.2 Installing the RTU................................................................................................. 10
2.3 Mounting Brackets .................................................................................................. 10
2.4 Power Connection.................................................................................................... 10
2.5 Discrete Input Wiring.............................................................................................. 11
2.6 Control Relay Outputs............................................................................................. 13
2.7 Craft Port Interface.................................................................................................. 17
2.8 RS-232 Interface...................................................................................................... 17
2.9 RS-422/485 Serial Input Ports................................................................................. 17
2.10 Network Connection.............................................................................................. 18
Appendix A – Installing an RTU....................................................................................... 19
Static Precautions and Inspection.................................................................................. 19
Mounting the RTU in a rack.......................................................................................... 19
Configuring the Network parameters on the RTU ........................................................ 20
Connecting the RTU to the Ethernet ............................................................................. 21
Configuring the RS-422/485 Ports................................................................................ 22
Downloading the database to the RTU.......................................................................... 22
Appendix B — How to Build Your Own Crossover Cable................................................ 23
Connecting to the RTU using a Crossover Cable.......................................................... 24
Verifying the IP Address on your PC............................................................................ 26
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List of Figures
Figure 1 Front Panel............................................................................................................5
Figure 2 Rear Backplane..................................................................................................... 7
Figure 3 Relay Jumpering Options................................................................................... 15
Figure 4 SW2 Dip Switch Setting on the I/O module ...................................................... 16
Figure 5 CAT5 Network Cable Wiring Diagram ............................................................. 21
Figure 9 Crossover Cable Wiring Diagram...................................................................... 23
Figure 10 The Network window....................................................................................... 24
Figure 11 The TCP/IP Properties window........................................................................ 25
Figure 12 The Run window .............................................................................................. 26
Figure 13 The IP Configuration window.......................................................................... 26
List of Tables
Table 1 Option A - Host Reporting Ports ........................................................................... 2
Table 2 Option B - Host Reporting Protocols..................................................................... 3
Table 3 Option C – RS-422/485 Serial Input Ports ............................................................ 3
Table 4 Option D – Discrete Input and Relay Output Options........................................... 4
Table 5 Discrete Input Pin Wiring for P1 to P4................................................................ 12
Table 6 Option A and Option B Control Relay Output Wiring for P1............................. 13
Table 7 Option A and Option B Control Relay Output Wiring for P3............................. 14
Table 8 DB9 Connector pinout for RS-422/485............................................................... 17
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1 Product Description
1.1 Overview
The Centurion II series Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) has been designed as a
modular unit to make specification and installation of the RTUs as convenient as
possible. The base RTU can support discrete inputs and control relay outputs.
Centurion II can report to the host using standard RS-232, using an internal
modem, or using a standard Ethernet connection. The Main Module can be
specified at time of ordering to include 8 RS-422/-485 serial input ports to collect
data from various types of equipment using various protocols.
Centurion II has been designed using a PC compatible 66 MHz 486 CPU engine
and uses the PC industry standard ISA bus structure in the Main Module.
Modems and Ethernet ports are standard PC based product lines thus simplifying
expansion and maintenance.
1.2 Options
The Centurion II uses a double high 19-inch rack mount enclosure. The left side
of the enclosure houses the Main Module. The Main Module includes the CPU
board, any Ethernet or modem cards, the 8 optional RS-422/-485 serial input
ports, and other optional boards as might become available in the future.
The right side of the enclosure has 2 single height bays each capable of receiving
an I/O board. Current I/O board configurations are listed below.
The backplane has a 34-pin ribbon expansion connector labeled CHASSIS
EXPANSION. By interconnecting up to 3 expansion chassis to the base RTU you
can expand the functionality of the RTU to 512 discrete inputs and 64 discrete
outputs.
RTUs are specified by a part number containing a series of variables. The part
number is specified as Centurion II –A-B-C-D. For a complete listing see the
Centurion II Ordering Guide.
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1.2.1 Main Module Options
The Main Module can be shipped from the factory with a number of options as
listed in tables 1, 2, and 3.
1.2.1.1 Option A – Host Reporting Ports
The Main Module has 2 @ DB9 connectors on the front panel labeled CRAFT
and COM 1. The Craft port can be used as a second reporting port in
Version A = 2.
The backplane has one RJ11 telephone jack for a modem and one RJ45 Ethernet
jack for 10BaseT connections. These will only be available if the appropriate
option is chosen.
Table 1 Option A - Host Reporting Ports
Option Quantity
A = RS232 28.8 Kb
Modems Ethernet Craft Bell 202 Modems
1 1 1
2 2 0
3 1 1
4 2 1
5 1 1
6 1 1 1
7 1 1
Note: 1. When two RS-232 craft ports are specified (option A=2), a field
technician can remove the RS-232 cable from the Craft port on the
front of the Centurion II Main Module and temporarily attach
his/her terminal – remembering of course to re-connect the cable
prior to their departure.
2. When two 28.8 Kb modems are selected (option A=4), the RTU
will be supplied with a patch cord to convert the Ethernet RJ45
into an RJ11 telephone jack.
1.2.1.2 Option B – Host Reporting Protocols
The Centurion II is currently shipped with a TL 1 host protocol. Over time
additional reporting protocols may be developed and added to this selection chart.
Additional protocols will be released to all customers for RTUs covered by the
original 1-year warranty or for RTUs covered by one of our Extended Warranty
Programs.
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Table 2 Option B - Host Reporting Protocols
Option B Reporting Protocol
0 TBOS
1 TL1 – 1 port
2 TL1 – 2 ports
1.2.1.3 Option C – RS-422/-485 Serial Input Port Options
The base configuration of the Centurion II has no RS-422-485 serial input ports.
At the time of the original purchase, you can specify the number of RS-422/-485
serial input ports.
The RS-422/-485 Serial Input Ports circuitry is surface mounted onto the Main
Module printed circuit board. It is not advisable to attempt to add these
components at a later date and any such field revision will void all remaining
warranty on the RTU. If at a later date you wish to add RS-422/-485 Serial Input
Ports circuitry, we recommend that the Main Module of the RTU be returned to
the factory for modification and re-verification. Your local sales representative
will quote the cost of this modification at that time.
Table 3 Option C – RS-422/485 Serial Input Ports
Option C Number of Ports
0 0
1 4
2 8
1.2.2 Discrete Input and Relay Output Options
Centurion II has been developed to offer maximum flexibility when purchasing or
expanding the device. Because all discrete inputs and control relay outputs are
mounted separately from the CPU module, expansion is simple.
The standard I/O module contains 64 discrete inputs and 8 control relay outputs.
A partially loaded module with only 32 discrete inputs and 4 control relay outputs
is also offered. This partially loaded module can be replaced at some later date
with a fully populated board. Because of the complexity of the circuitry it is not
advisable to attempt to add these components at a later date and any such field
revision will void all remaining warranty on the RTU.
The RTU chassis can accommodate up to 128 discrete inputs and 16 control relay
outputs. Additional expansion chassis can be added immediately above or below
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the base unit to expand the capability of the RTU to a maximum of 512 discrete
inputs and 128 control relay outputs.
Table 4 Option D – Discrete Input and Relay Output Options
Option D Discrete Inputs Control relay outputs Total Chassis
0 0 0 1
1 32 4 1
2 64 8 1
3 96 12 1
4 128 16 1
5 192 24 2
6 256 32 2
7 350 40 3
8 384 48 3
9 448 56 4
10 512 64 4
1.3 Accessories
1.3.1 Wire Wrap (Telzon) Terminations
Centurion II comes with the industry standard Amp Champ™50 pin connectors
for all discrete input and relay output connections. Cordell offers as an option, a
model with a “WW” suffix. This model includes a Wire Wrap termination panel.
The chassis for this option is 7 inches high.
1.3.2 Centurion II Software
To support the operation of the Centurion II as an Intelligent Network Element, a
database defining the point descriptions, point severity’s, CLLI codes and
configuration data must be downloaded to it.
All Centurion IIs with option B=1 or B=2 (TL 1 host reporting protocol) will be
delivered with the Centurion II Manager Lite software, which is included in the
price. In addition, Centurion II Manager, which provides further database and
alarm management functions, is available at usage-based prices.
All three software packages are Win2000/XP-based utilities.
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1.4 Front Panel
The Centurion II front panel is shown in Figure 1. The RTU chassis has three
module slots. The full height slot on the left accepts the Main Module only and is
keyed to prevent accidental insertion of the half height I/O modules. The I/O
Modules are half height and are inserted into the two slots on the right side of the
RTU.
Figure 1 Front Panel
1.4.1 Main Module Front Panel
The front panel of the Main Module has two RS-232 DB9 serial ports labeled:
CRAFT and COM 1. The ports can be configured (via the software) to function
as a console, craft, line modem, or CCM port.
Technicians generally designate the port as a Craft port and connect their PC to
the CRAFT port using a standard RS-232 DB9 straight-through serial cable. They
are then able to view and issue TL-1 messages using a PC terminal emulator
session such as TeraTerm, Hyperterm, or the equivalent.
The Com port is used as an RS-232 host reporting port if options A=1 or A=2 are
chosen. In most cases, the Com port is designated as a console port and used as a
terminal for de-bugging software.
The front panel has an Input Power –48 Volt LED, a +5 Volt CPU LED, a reset
button, two Ethernet LEDs (labeled RX and TX) and seven status LEDs. Under
normal operating conditions, LED 1 flashes once per second.
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In firmware version 2.07 or later, the status LEDs 5, 6, and 7 are used as alarm
indicators. The LEDs are labeled as MN, MJ, and CR (starting at LED 5). If any
points in the database with a priority of minor, major, or critical are in alarm, the
corresponding LED will be illuminated. If there are no points of that priority in
alarm, the LED will not be illuminated.
1.4.2 I/O Module Front Panel
The front panel has eight LEDs, which show the operation of the eight control
relays. Output 1 corresponds to control point 1, output 2 to control point 2, and so
on. If the LED is illuminated the associated control relay is closed.
1.5 Rear Backplane
The following is an explanation of the components on the backplane (Figure 2):
•There are four 50-Pin Amp Champ connectors labeled P1, P2, P3, and P4.
These are used for the Discrete I/O terminations.
•If the end devices are tied to signal ground in existing installations, then the
jumpers across the pins, labeled INGND and GND should be placed in the
NULL position (vertically across the pins).
For new installations, it is preferred that the alarm common signals are attached
to signal ground on the back of the RTU. To accomplish this, the jumpers must
be placed horizontally across the INGND and GND pins.
•There is a 34-pin ribbon cable connector labeled CHASSIS EXPANSION.
This is used to attach any additional chassis for extra I/O connections.
•There are eight DB9 connectors labeled Port 1 through to Port 8. These are
used for connecting the TBOS Ports using RS 422/RS-485.
•The RTU chassis and all the metal shells of connectors are internally connected
to the CHASSIS GROUND stud. When the RTU unit is installed, you should
run a cable from the CHASSIS GROUND stud to chassis ground at the site.
•There is a 2-pin Power Terminal for the – 48 Volts and Ground connections.
The –48 Volt line should be fused at 2 Amps – slow blow.
•The RJ11 Modem connector (labeled MODEM) and the 50-pin Amp Champ
connector (labeled AUXILIARY), and are for future use.
•The RJ45 network connector, labeled ETHERNET is used on the Centurion II
Main Module to connect to the LAN (Local Are Network).
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Figure 2 Rear Backplane
1.6 Expansion
Centurion II has been designed to allow both expansions of current technology and
additions to the product line.
1.6.1 Main Module Expansion
The Main Module has additional card slots, which can accommodate standard PC
style internal modems, PC style Ethernet cards and additional cards not yet
designed. The main module will have either 1 or 2 unused ISA slots (reserved for
future expansion). The Main Module also has a 50-pin expansion connector
brought out to the rear panel 50-pin Amp Champ™connector labeled
AUXILIARY to accommodate future expansion.
1.6.2 Chassis Expansion
A 34-pin ribbon connector, labeled CHASSIS EXPANSION, located on the rear
backplane will allow users to interconnect additional chassis thus expanding the
number of module locations. By adding up to 3 expansion chassis the Centurion II
can be expanded up to 512 discrete inputs and 64-control control relay outputs.
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2 Installation and Configuration Options
2.1 Precautions and Handling
Centurion II contains some CMOS and NMOS circuitry, which is static sensitive.
The CMOS and NMOS devices do contain protection circuitry to protect and
minimize any potential damage. The protection circuitry, however, can itself
become damaged from repeated or excessive electrostatic discharges (ESD).
To eliminate and prevent damage from ESD all personnel should follow the
standard ESD procedures listed below:
•Before handling a Centurion II or any of its modules personnel should attach
an ESD wrist strap to their wrist and ground the other end to a suitable ESD
ground source such as earth ground or bare metal on the equipment rack. The
grounded ESD wrist strap should be worn at all times when handling the RTU
or any of its modules.
•If a module is removed from the chassis it should be placed in an anti-static
bag for transport or shipping.
•If a module is removed for setting jumpers or field modification it should be
removed by a person using an ESD wrist strap and placed on an anti-static
workstation.
•At no time should any person other than those trained and authorized by
Cordell attempt to remove, replace or repair any component soldered to a
Centurion II module.
2.2 Documentation
Each Centurion II is packaged with a packing list, an installation checklist, the
Centurion II Hardware Manual and Supported TL1 Messages document.
The technician unpacking and installing the Centurion IIs should remove the
packing list and use it to verify the contents and the serial number of the RTU.
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2.2.1 Packing List
The Packing list (refer to Appendix A) contains a list of all of the items included
in the shipping box. It is a detailed list identifying the modules and components
of the Centurion II and their serial numbers. The module serial numbers are
located on the inside of the module faceplates and on the bottoms of the module
circuit boards.
Proper ESD precautions should be used at all times when verifying the serial
numbers. The technician should use the Packing list to verify both the contents of
the box and the serial numbers of all of the components within the Centurion II.
Any errors or omissions should be reported to Cordell, Inc.
2.2.2 Installing the RTU
Appendix B — Installing the RTU provides step-by-step instructions for the
technician to follow to mount, power up, configure the communication parameters
on the RTU, and connect the RTU to an Ethernet. While not required by Cordell,
it is recommended that technicians follow these procedures.
2.3 Mounting Brackets
Two pairs of mounting brackets (19 inch and 23 inch) along with screws needed to
attach the brackets to the RTU are shipped with each Centurion II.
The chassis has two sets of threaded bracket mounting locations. You have an
option of attaching the brackets either midway from the front of the chassis or near
the front of the chassis.
2.4 Power Connection
Centurion II has a screw terminal block on the backplane for attaching the Ground
and –48 Volt power connections. The -48 Volt line should be fused with a 2 Amp
Slow Blow fuse at the distribution point. All expansion chassis must be
independently connected to Ground and –48 Volt.
The Centurion II Main Module has an internal 2 Amp fuse to protect the RTU and
its power supply. This fuse should never fail under normal loading. If the fuse
fails, the fuse should be replaced only once. If the second fuse fails, the Main
Module should be returned to the factory for repair or replacement.
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The distribution fuse should not be installed until the external wiring and module
configuration has been completed.
You must wire the CHASSIS GROUND stud on the RTU to a suitable Chassis
Ground on the rack.
2.5 Discrete Input Wiring
Centurion II is shipped with either the standard Amp Champ™style connectors or
with the optional Telzon wire wrap blocks.
Each Input/Output module has 2 connectors. The connectors are factory wired as
per Table 5. The connectors are labeled on the backplane. Connectors P1 and P2
are connected to the lower I/O Module and connectors P3 and P4 are connected to
the upper I/O Module.
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Table 5 Discrete Input Pin Wiring for P1 to P4
P1 P2 P3 P4
Pin Description Pin Description Pin Description Pin Description
9 Ground 9 Ground 9 Ground 9 Ground
10 Input 1 10 Input 33 10 Input 65 10 Input 97
35 Input 2 35 Input 34 35 Input 66 35 Input 98
11 Input 3 11 Input 35 11 Input 67 11 Input 99
36 Input 4 36 Input 36 36 Input 68 36 Input 100
12 Input 5 12 Input 37 12 Input 69 12 Input 101
37 Input 6 37 Input 38 37 Input 70 37 Input 102
13 Input 7 13 Input 39 13 Input 71 13 Input 103
38 Input 8 38 Input 40 38 Input 72 38 Input 104
14 Input 9 14 Input 41 14 Input 73 14 Input 105
39 Input 10 39 Input 42 39 Input 74 39 Input 106
15 Input 11 15 Input 43 15 Input 75 15 Input 107
40 Input 12 40 Input 44 40 Input 76 40 Input 108
16 Input 13 16 Input 45 16 Input 77 16 Input 109
41 Input 14 41 Input 46 41 Input 78 41 Input 110
17 Input 15 17 Input 47 17 Input 79 17 Input 111
42 Input 16 42 Input 48 42 Input 80 42 Input 112
18 Input 17 18 Input 49 18 Input 81 18 Input 113
43 Input 18 43 Input 50 43 Input 82 43 Input 114
19 Input 19 19 Input 51 19 Input 83 19 Input 115
44 Input 20 44 Input 52 44 Input 84 44 Input 116
20 Input 21 20 Input 53 20 Input 85 20 Input 117
45 Input 22 45 Input 54 45 Input 86 45 Input 118
21 Input 23 21 Input 55 21 Input 87 21 Input 119
46 Input 24 46 Input 56 46 Input 88 46 Input 120
22 Input 25 22 Input 57 22 Input 89 22 Input 121
47 Input 26 47 Input 58 47 Input 90 47 Input 122
23 Input 27 23 Input 59 23 Input 91 23 Input 123
48 Input 28 48 Input 60 48 Input 92 48 Input 124
24 Input 29 24 Input 61 24 Input 93 24 Input 125
49 Input 30 49 Input 62 49 Input 94 49 Input 126
25 Input 31 25 Input 63 25 Input 95 25 Input 127
50 Input 32 50 Input 64 50 Input 96 50 Input 128
Note: Pin 9 on the I/O Amp Champ™connectors (P1 – P4), is delivered from the
factory jumpered to the Power Ground on the RTU (two jumpers are placed
horizontally on the pins labeled INGND and GND on the backplane).
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