Danfoss AKA 245 User manual

REFRIGERATION AND
AIR CONDITIONING
Gateway
AKA 245
Manual

Validity This manual is from August 2004, and applies to AKA 245 with software version 6.0x.
Contents System survey...................................................................................................................................... 3
Technical data ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Connections............................................................................................................................................................... 4
Data............................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Dimensions................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Mounting .................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Function overview ................................................................................................................................................... 6
Ordering ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Connections ......................................................................................................................................... 7
DANBUSS .................................................................................................................................................................... 7
LON................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
DI1, DI2, DO1 and DO2........................................................................................................................................... 8
Printer........................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Manual change-over of alarm routing............................................................................................................. 9
Alarm relay.................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Battery.......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
PC, Modem or Server connection ....................................................................................................................10
Functional description ...................................................................................................................... 12
Network information ............................................................................................................................................12
Communication control ......................................................................................................................................13
Clock function .........................................................................................................................................................13
Automatic setup of controller alarm function.............................................................................................13
Alarm handling .......................................................................................................................................................13
AKA Alarm Table.....................................................................................................................................................16
Printer function.......................................................................................................................................................17
Data collection in master gateway .................................................................................................................18
Modem connection...............................................................................................................................................19
TCP/IP server connection....................................................................................................................................19
AKA override function..........................................................................................................................................20
Operation ........................................................................................................................................... 22
Principle.....................................................................................................................................................................22
Operation via AKA 21 ...........................................................................................................................................22
Operation via system software type AKM.....................................................................................................23
Access limitation ....................................................................................................................................................23
Password function .................................................................................................................................................23
Printer function.......................................................................................................................................................23
Settings .............................................................................................................................................. 24
General.......................................................................................................................................................................24
GATEWAY, Code. Access display and access code........................................................25
Time setting. Clock function .........................................................................................26
Configuration. Access codes and display....................................................................27
Address & GWtype Address and gateway type .................................................................28
Communication setup. Setup of communication.....................................................................29
Appendix ........................................................................................................................................... 33
Routing ......................................................................................................................................................................33
Repeat routines for alarm handling ................................................................................................................37
Data collection takes up this much room .....................................................................................................38
Terminology.............................................................................................................................................................39
Menu survey AKA 245 ..........................................................................................................................................40
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System survey
Gateway types AKA 245 is a system component to be used in conjunction with controllers in the
ADAP-KOOL® series of controls for refrigerating systems.
When the gateway is used it is possible to build complex control systems with alarm monitoring and
data logging into decentralised refrigerating plant.
All controllers in the AKC series are linked up in a two-core data communication system that is
registered under the name DANBUSS Data Communication System.
A Gateway is the control unit used when the data communication system has to be connected to a PC,
a printer, a TCP/IP server or a modem.
Principle
Operation of gateway and the controllers in ADAP-KOOL®
refrigerating systems is performed with control panel type AKA 21
or with system software type AKM (installed on PC).
The control panel is connected to the two-core data
communication cable at any random point. After that, all settings
and adjustments pertaining to the day-to-day operation of the
system can be made.
Cold rooms and refrigeration appliances are regulated by AKC 72A
and AKC 114-116.
A gateway type AKA 245 is attached to the data communication
system and connected to a modem or printer.
If a PC is to be used in the actual system, one more gateway will
have to be connected. This gateway may also be an AKA 245, but
if the gateway is required for simple operation of the system, the
smaller type AKA 241 may be employed.
The printer can make printouts of all alarm reports registered on
the refrigeration system by the AKC controllers.
If the alarms are to be transferred to the security centre or to the
refrigeration company’s PC or printer, it must take place via the
modem connection.
Log data can be collected from all connected controllers. This data
may then be picked up by a PC and displayed.
Log data can also be stored as documentation for correct tempera-
ture behaviour (demands to temperature registration on the part
of the authorities).
It is also possible to communicate with other controllers via the LonWorks output. Primarily controllers
from the EKC 201, 300, 400, 500 or AK 2 series.
Example
Example
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Technical data
AKA 21
When mounted, AKA 21 is connected for setting of address, etc.
DANBUSS
Here there is a DANBUSS connection from one of the other units in the system.
The connections are described in a separate document bearing literature number RC0XA---
LON
Here the data communication is connected to controllers with a LONWORKS®- RS 485 interface (eg
EKC 201, 300, 400, 500 or AK 2 controllers). The connection is described in a separate document bear-
ing literature number RC8AC---
Number of controllers
Up to 120 controllers distributed on DANBUSS and LON can be connected. Part of the range must be
assigned to the LON bus. The remaining part is used by the DANBUSS.
RS 232 / PC / TCP/IP
Used for connection of a PC, a modem or a TCP/IP server. Only one of these can be connected. Which
one can be defined with a setting in the gateway.
Printer
A printer is connected here.
Only printers with parallel interface can be used.
The two relay outputs DO1 and DO2 and the two inputs DI1 and DI2 have in this manual been described
with the most frequently used function. If you wish to use an input or an output differently, it must be given
a new configuration. For this purpose system software type AKM must be used. Cf. the AKM manual.
Relay outputs (D01, D02)
The DO1 output is used with modem connection or TCP/IP connection. Via the relay output,
supply voltage is connected to the modem or TCP/IP connection. The DO2 output can be used for
transmitting a joint alarm signal to external equipment. (DO2 is activated for two minutes when the
alarm handler in the master gateway (address 125) receives an alarm message of status 1 from a
controller).
When you use the alarm routing function it is possible to select D02 active or inactive within specified
periods of time (cf. section “AKA Alarm Table”).
Connections
AKA 245
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Data
On/off inputs (DI1, DI2)
Input DI1 is used for the printer’s paper function. DI1 is connected to a contact function which is
operated when the paper has been placed in the printer. (Top of form setting).
The DI2 input is used for manual change-over between “default” and“optional” alarm destinations in
connection with the extended alarm routing (cf. section “AKA Alarm Table”).
Light-emitting diodes
- For each communication gate (RS 232/DANBUSS) there are two light-emitting diodes (LED), one
for sending and one for receiving. The diodes are lit, when there is communication to or from the
gateway.
- The status of the ON/OFF inputs and relay-outputs are also indicated with light-emitting diodes.
- There is an LED for power ON
- There is a LED for LON-communication
AKA 245
Supply voltage 230 V a.c. -15/+10% 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 4 VA
Relay outputs Max.contact load 1 A / 230 V ohmic
Digital inputs Off-cycle voltage >12 V d.c.
Short-circuit current >15 mA, <50 mA
Changeover level off: < 2 V
Changeover level ON: > 6 V
Ambient temperature During operation 0 to +55°C
During transport -40 to +70°C
Humidity 10 to 90% RH
Enclosure IP 00
Immunity EN 50082-1 Normative requirements
Radiation EN 50081-1 Normative requirements
Protection of data in the event of a
power failure
RAM Backup for approx.1 year
Mounting The housing can be screwed into place by means of the screw brackets, or it may be mounted on a DIN
rail. When the housing is mounted on a DIN rail, the screw brackets must be broken off.
Dimension
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Cables
(see fig. page 10 and 11)
Ordering
Functions overview
Type Specification Number Code no.
AKA 245 Gateway 1 only 084B2268
Connection between Plug Length Code no.
PC and Gateway 9 pol - 9 pol 3 m 084B2094
9 pol - 25 pol 3 m 084B2096
PC and Lantronix MSS
9 pol - 25 pol 3 m 084B2098
Lantronix MSS server and
Gateway
Connection/function Gateway
type AKA 245
More details
on page
Connection:
PC x10
Modem x 11
TCP/IP server x 11
DANBUSS x 7
LON RS 485 x 8
Printer x8
Battery backup x 9
AKA 21 x7
Funcion:
Communication control x 13
Clock function x 13
Automatic setup of controllers alarm function x13
Alarm handling x 13
Alarm recipient x 14
Alarm list x 15
Alarm status x 15
AKA Alarm table x 16
Printer function x 17
Data colleciton x 18
PC, Modem or TCP/IP connection x 19
AKA override function x 20
Operation via system software type AKM / AK Monitor x 23
Access limitation x 23
Password function x 23
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AKA 245 must always be provided with earth connection. This is to guarantee safety for persons and noise
immunity.
Data communication cable
Terminals
No.
K4 H
K3 L
K1 Screen
In general, the data communication is connected from controller to controller, so that L is connected
to L, and H is connected to H. The cable must be twisted in pairs and with screen.
NOTE
As regards installation of the data communication cable, reference is made to our special literature, No.
RC.0X.A.
Connections
Supply voltage
230 V a.c.
Max. fuse 10 A
Connection of control panel
DANBUSS
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DI1, DI2, DO1 and DO2
Termination
To obtain correct data transmission, the data transmission cable must be terminated.
On the PC board next to the DANBUSS connection there are two wire switches which must either be
closed or open, depending on where the gateway is placed in the system.
The connection is a LonWorks®interface RS 485.
Cf. separate literature RC8AC---
Termination: the wire switch must be closed.
The two relay outputs DO1 and DO2 and the two inputs DI1 and DI2 have in this manual been described
with the most frequentlky used function. If you wish to use an input or an output differently, it must be given
a new configuration. For this purpose system software type AKM must be used. Cf. the AKM manual.
Warning! DO1 and DO2 must not be connected to low voltage on one output and high voltage on the other.
Both outputs must have the same voltage level.
The printer port has been designed as a parallel printer port. An ordinary parallel printer cable is used
for the connection.
An EPSON compatible matrix printer can be connected.
The on/off input DI1 is connected to a pushbutton switch (pulse pressure with spring return).
When you push the switch, a signal is sent that the printer is ready and that the paper is correctly
placed.
1) As the last unit on the data
transmission cable:
The wire switches are kept
closed (BUS TERM “ON”)
2) The gateway retransmits the
signal:
The wire switches are opened
(BUS TERM "OFF").
Terminals:
No.
E3 B
E2 A
E1
LON
Printer
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You may change manually between two different alarm routes. The DI2 ON/OFF input can be
connected to a contact function. When the DI2 input is cut in, the alarms will be sent via route 2
(optional destinations). (Cf. section “AKA Alarm Table”).
The DO2 output can be used for connecting an alarm function. There is connection between terminals
13 and 14 when the gateway is energised and there is no alarm. This connection is interrupted for two
minutes when a status 1 alarm is received from a controller, or if the supply voltage to the gateway
fails.
Manual change-over of
alarm routing
Alarm relay
Battery The gateway is provided with battery backup securing the settings and log collections.
When the battery needs to be replaced, an alarm message is sent.
When a battery is replaced, make sure that the supply voltage is not removed from the gateway. If the bat-
tery and supply voltage are both removed at the same time, the clock setup, log setup, collected log data,
master control setups and possibly EKC installation data will all be lost.
3 V
CR2032
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PC, Modem or server con-
nection
(Only handshake signals DTR and CTS can be used)
The PC can stop the communication from AKA 245.
AKA 245 cannot stop communication from the PC.
The connection is made with a screened cable, wire diameter = 0.25 mm.
The screen is only connected to the plug at one end.
The length of the cable must not exceed 15 m.
A PC, a modem or a TCP/IP server can be connected to the RS232 plug. A setting in the gateway deter-
mines the application.
Warning!
In order not to destroy the output on the PC, the modem or the server the following precautions must be
taken:
- Establish the correct earth connection on AKA 245
- Interrupt the supply voltage to the gateway and to the PC / the Modem / the server, when the cable is
mounted and dismounted.
PC to gateway
Check whether the PC has a 9-pole or a 25-pole plug for this connection. A 3 m cable with plugs fitted
can be supplied. See Ordering. If the cable has to be longer than 3 m, mount it based on the following
instructions:
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Modem to gateway
Use a standard modem cable.
Supply voltage to the modem must be connected, as illustrated (via DO1). This will permit AKA 245
to reset the modem. Also, the modem will be switched on and its start controlled, when AKA 245 is
switched on.
TCP/IP server to gateway and TCP/IP server to PC
So far two servers have been tested:
- ”Lantronix MSS 100”(shown above)
The server to be ordered from a Lantronix dealer.
A 3 m cable with plugs mounted to be ordered from Danfoss. See Ordering.
- ”Digi One SP” (Enclosure about half the size illustrated)
Server to be ordered from a Digi International dealer. Code number is 70001971.
Cable with plug is bypacked.
Supply voltage to the TCP/IP server must be connected, as illustrated (via DO1). This will permit
AKA 245 to reset the TCP/IP server. Also, the TCP/IP server will be switched on and its start controlled,
when AKA 245 is switched on.
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Functional description
The gateway that has been assigned the master function in a network automatically establishes a
table (plant list) containing the addresses of all connected units.
The gateway then picks up data from all these addresses (also its own) for this table. The obtained data
are the unit’s code number and software version.
For each address a user-defined text may now be added, logical name (ID code) or text describing the
function of the controller at the address in question.
This text can only be entered in the table by using the PC and system software type AKM (text may
contain max. 16 characters).
The master gateway may for example give a system name, and the other units a name for what they
are used for.
The entered text can now be displayed via system software type AKM or on control panel type AKA 21:
AKM: The text is used in many menu surveys in the programme. The text bears the designation
“ID code”.
AKA 21: “Network information”can be read in the control panel’s display, as follows:
- select master gateway (address = 125).
- push key “F2” on AKA 21. The text Network-information will then appear. Now select
the individual addresses and read the text, code number and software version for each
controller.
The text will also appear in an alarm message on the printer, e.g.:
Transmitter 5:125
System-address: 5:1 LONDON_SOUTH_03 MILK
Received: 2000-08-17 14:06:47 Status: 0
Communication OK (DANBUSS)
Network information
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This function will ensure that there is correct communication between the connected units on
DANBUSS and LON. There will be constant scanning of all units on DANBUSS and LON. If there are any
changes on DANBUSS (a unit drops out due to power failure, or a new unit suddenly appears on the
network), the function will discover it and issue an“Communication error (DANBUSS)” or “Communi-
cation OK (DANBUSS)”.
New units are found within five minutes. Units that drop out will be found within two minutes (short-
term drop-outs will not be discovered).
In the LON communication an alarm will also appear if one of the connected controllers drops out. (A
new controller in the network will only be registered when the required function is activated in the
new controller (service pin message).
Alarm delay: A time delay can be set by means of system software type AKM. An alarm will follow when
two minutes plus the time delay have elapsed, at the latest.
The control function only applies to the gateway that has been assigned the master function (address
125).
The master gateway has a built-in clock function which is used for the following:
- time stamping of alarms
- synchronising the clocks in all connected AKC controllers, AK2 controllers and slave gateways
- change-over between summer/winter settings
The function is only active in the gateway that has been assigned the master function (address 125)
in a network. Only controllers in the same network as the gateway will have their clocks synchronised.
The clocks are synchronised after each start-up of the gateway, and after that at least once a day. If a
controller has been without power for more than two minutes, the clock will be synchronised when
the controller is again registered on network.
To set this function, use system software type AKM:
a) If you select “Auto setup”= “Enable”, the master gateway will set the following values in all connect-
ed controllers on the network:
- Fill in“System address” with the network’s own number and the controller’s own number.
- Fill in“Alarm report to”with the master gateway’s own system address.
All controller alarms will now be transmitted to the master gateway.
b) If you select “Auto setup” = “No setup”(the factory setting in AKA 245), the master gateway will not
change the setting in the controllers. Changes can only be made on each individual AKC controller.
If a new unit is added to the network, the gateway will register it. Depending on whether“Auto setup”
is set in pos. “Enable”or“No setup”, the unit’s two menus will either be set or remain unchanged.
(In EKC controllers and AK 2 controllers a systems address is automatically set in the gateway for the
controller in question. The address cannot be read in the controller.)
c) If “Auto setup” = “Disable” is selected, the master gateway will cancel the alarm transmission in all
AKC and AK 2 controllers on the network. The procedure is, as follows: the gateway will itself set
“System address”to 000:000 in AK 100 and 20 and AK 2 controllers, and “Alarm report to”to 000:000
in all AKC and AK 2 controllers. With these settings, the controllers cannot send alarms to the
master gateway.
EKC controllers are not affected, but the gateway will stop the function asking for alarms in each
controller.
The AKA 245 defined as master gateway in a network will register all alarms that occur in this network.
The alarms are entered on a list (alarm list) where they will be ready for further processing.
The first thing that happens is that a acknowledge (transport receipt) will be transmitted to the
controller that triggered the alarm (AKC controller/AK 2 controller). The controller will now know
that the alarm has been received and registered (if it did not receive this accept, the controller would
repeat the alarm message five minutes later). The second thing that happens is that the alarm is time-
stamped and ID codes (net ID and bus ID) must be entered, if applicable.
The third, that the alarm will be passed on to the defined alarm receiver(s).
Communication control
Clock function
Automatic setup of
controllers alarm function
Alarm handling
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Alarms from EKC controllers will also be registered by AKA 245, but if the data connection between the
EKC controllers and the gateway is interrupted, only an active alarm, if any, will be present when the
connection is reestablished. In other words, all alarms occurring during the period without data com-
munication will not be registered.
Alarm receipt
Alarms can be received in four ways:
1) The alarm is not passed on(factory setting).
The alarm is entered on the alarm list, but is not processed. The DO2 alarm relay will however be
activated for two minutes on receiving a“status 1”alarm from a controller. The alarm list can be
displayed via control panel type AKA 21 or via system software type AKM.
The alarm list can contain max. 250 alarm messages (the oldest ones are deleted).
System software type AKM is used for setting this function. In the alarm receipt menu for the
gateway in question, put“AKA Alarm Report To” in pos.“None”.
2) Alarm is passed on to the printer connected to the printer output.
The alarm is entered on the alarm list, but is also transmitted to the printer.
DO2 is activated for two minutes when a“status 1”alarm is received from a controller.
With the factory setting, the receiver of the alarm is the master gateway’s own system address.
(When system software type AKM is used, this system address will as regards function be identical
with setting 000:000).
3) Alarm is passed on in the system.
The alarm is transmitted to another master gateway in another network, or to the address of system
software type AKM.
DO2 is activated for two minutes when a“status 1”alarm is received from a controller.
Use system software type AKM for setting this function. In the alarm receipt menu for the gateway
in question, put “AKA Alarm Report To”to “System address”, and define the system address.
4) AKA alarm routing
The alarm is transmitted to the receivers defined in the alarm table. This function may for instance
be used when the gateway is mounted in a network, where a PC with AKM has not been connected.
Cf. the section “AKA Alarm Table”. (System software type AKM is used for setting this function).
Ad 2), 3) and 4):
It is a requirement that a recipient (also copy receivers) is always able to receive the message. If the
message cannot be delivered, the gateway will lock the relevant alarm line, so that the alarm can
be transmitted at a later time. If the gateway receives further alarms, they will be entered as new
alarms. If the alarm in question is then numbered“249”, no new alarms can be entered on the alarm
list. This will produce the system alarm “Alarm list overflow”.
In case of “Alarm list overflow” alarm relay DO2 will be activated every fifth minute, until the alarms
can again be transmitted to the alarm receiver.
Example of alarm list overflow:
In the master gateway, the alarm receiver “AKA send alarm to”has been set to “System address”, but
no printer has been connected, or it has been turned off:
In this situation it will be able to receive the first 249 alarms, and after that it will try every fifth
minute to retransmit the oldest alarm to the printer. Alarm No. 250 will trigger the system alarm
“Alarm list overflow”, and from now on no more alarms can be received. If there should be more
alarms from the controllers, these alarms will be retransmitted every fifth minute, and these
retransmissions will gradually hamper the communication in DANBUSS so much that the data
transmission is blocked. If more alarms should occur in an AKC controller than it can hold (20), these
new alarms will not be registered.
If the printer is connected at this point, it will make a printout of all alarms, and the master gateway
will again be able to receive alarms.
In this example, the selected setting “AKA send alarm to”should be “none”, rather than “System
address”.
Appendix B contains a description of repeat routines for alarm transmissions when calls are not
successful.
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Alarm list in AKA 245
The alarm list can be displayed from system software type AKM or from control panel type AKA 21.
From AKM: via the “History" - "AKA Alarm List” menu.
From AKA 21, as follows:
- select the master gateway (address = 125)
- push key “F1” on AKA 21. The text ALARM LIST will then appear.
- now select the individual alarm numbers and display the text for each of them.
Alarm status
The individual messages on the alarm list will contain information about the status of the alarm.
Each alarm is defined with a degree of importance in the individual controllers. When an alarm is dealt
with, it will be assigned an actual status.
A sensor error, for example, will generate two independent alarm messages. One when the error arises
(status = 1), and another when the error is corrected (status = 0).
Status: 0 Alarm cancelled (error corrected)
1 Alarm is active. The alarm is sent out on DANBUSS and the master gateway’s alarm relay is
at the same time operated for two minutes (important alarm)
2 Alarm is active. The alarm is only sent out on DANBUSS, as a not so important alarm (a mes-
sage).
3 As "1", but the alarm relay on the master gateway will not be activated.
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AKA Alarm Table
(alarm routing)
This function can retransmit received alarms to different alarm receivers via the DANBUSS data com-
munication system.
The alarm routing can only be defined in the gateway that has been assigned the master function (ad-
dress 125).
Alarm routing takes place on the basis of an alarm table where two different groups of receivers can
be set.
1) Default destinations, route 1, which is the normal receiver group.
2) Optional destinations, route 2. This is the route you use if one of the following conditions is met:
- Contact function DI2 is cut in (manual change-over)
- The time lies within the defined time limits (time-based change-over)
The table can contain ten lines, and each line shows an interval (a start and stop time with
indication of day of the week, hour and minutes).
A line in the table cannot overlap a change of week. Where Sunday changes to Monday, two lines
have to be used in the time table.
Four receivers can be defined for each route, as follows:
- Primary:
Alarms are sent to this receiver, if a system address has been defined.
- Alternative:
Alarms may be sent to this receiver, if a system address has been defined. The alarm will
however only be sent to this receiver, if the primary receiver has not been able to receive the
alarm.
- Copy:
“Alarms” may be sent to this receiver, if a system address has been defined. An alarm will not be
sent to this receiver until the primary or alternative receiver has received it, and acknowledged
receipt of it.
- DO:
The DO2 relay output of the defined master gateway is activated for two minutes if the function
is selected. The activation of DO2 is independent of the settings made for primary, alternative
and copy receivers, irrespective of whether alarms are to be retransmitted at all. (DO2 is only
activated for status 1 alarms).
The alarm table has to be set by means of system software type AKM. Please note that AKM is also
capable of routing alarms. It is recommended that only one of the two options be used on the same
system.
(When AKA 245 is delivered ex stock, the alarm table is not active).
Appendix B contains a description of repeat routines for alarm transmissions when calls are not
successful.
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Printer function Alarm printout
The master gateway (adr. 125) contains a function that can receive alarm reports from controllers,
reformat the messages and print them on a connected printer, type Epson compatible matrix printer.
For this function to be used, the controllers must be set to transmit its alarms to a gateway with
connected printer. Cf. section: “Automatic setup of controllers alarm functions”, page 13.
The alarm printout function supports AKC controllers in series AK 20 and AK 100. As well as EKC
controllers in the 200, 300,400, 500 and AK 2 series.
Example of alarm printout from an AKC controller:
Transmitter 5:125
System-address: 5:1 LONDON_SOUTH_03 MILK
Received: 2000-08-17 14:06:47 Status: 0
Communication OK (DANBUSS)
Alarm printout from PC
A printer connected to AKA 245 can print an alarm report from a PC connected to DANBUSS.
To use this function, a datagram of a special format has to be transmitted to the gateway. This means
that it is in practice the application software in the PC and the internal software in the gateway that
use this facility.
If the alarm is routed from the AKM alarm table directly to the gateway printer, custom texts, if any, will
be included in the print. If the alarm is however routed to“AKA Alarm receiver”the custom texts will not
appear, but the alarm relay - DO2 - will be activated for two minutes.
Printer alarm
The printer function can send an alarm message to a connected PC, if errors arise on the connected
printer. Alarms will be sent to the master gateway on its own network. This will however not happen if
the printer is connected to a ”slave gateway”.
If no printer has been connected to a gateway, this will also produce an alarm message at the
gateway’s first start-up.
Control panel type AKA 21 cannot control a printout function.
Certain texts in connection with printout of alarms etc. can be set from the AKM programme.
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Data collection in the master
gateway
Data collection can take place in the gateway, defined to be the system’s master.
In connection with definition, start, stop and display of a data collection (logs), a switch will be
required for the PC. During the remaining time the gateway will take care of its own collection of data.
Data may thus be collected in a system which is not directly connected to a PC. The collected data may
subsequently be transmitted to a PC from time to time, so that it can be displayed. The transmission
can, for example, be accomplished via a telephone connection.
Two different log types can be established in the master gateway:
1) Food Safety logs (logs required by the authorities) and
2) AKA Service logs.
The difference between these log types is mainly the intervals at which data can be logged, and hence
the duration of the period of time the memory is able to accommodate.
Limitations:
- Max. 170 logs can be set up in a master gateway (120 Food Safety logs and 50 AKA Service logs).
- Each log will represent one controller
- Each log can max. contain 13 parameters.
- The time interval for Food Safety logs is between 15 minutes and 24 hours.
- The time interval for AKA Service logs is between 1 minute and 4 hours.
- The master gateway can totally contain about 60,000 data collections.
Examples of log capacities for different sizes of systems are shown in Appendix C.
The log function will continuously collect and store data from the controllers connected to the
network for which the gateway in question is the master.
Definition, start, stop and display of a data collection (logs) must be carried out with system software
type AKM.
All logs in the master gateway are“rolling” (temporary) logs, in other words, the data will be
overwritten, if they have not been collected during the set period of time (deadline).
The log setup will be deleted and all collected data lost, if the system address of a master
gateway is changed or if the supply voltage is removed and the battery is defective or
dismantled.
If logs are deleted (one log or all of them), without the logged data having been stored, such data will
be lost. There will be no alarm when such deletion takes place.
When a log is started, data collection will not necessarily take place immediately, as all readings of
data will be carried out at set times after the log interval.
This means, for example, that for logs with 15-minute intervals the data will be read at times that are
multiples of the 15 minute-period, i.e. when the minute hand points to 0, 15, 30 and 45. Similarly, a log
with an interval of two hours will be read every other even hour, i.e. at 0am, 2am, 4am, 6am etc., up to
and including 10pm. And a log with an interval of six hours, at 0, 6, 12, 18. These fixed logging intervals
cannot be changed.
If a log has been stopped for a while, and is then restarted, some data will be missing for the period
that was skipped.
The master gateway constantly controls all log setups via a simple check-sum calculation. If there is an
error, the log in question will be deleted. An alarm will now be given with information about the log
number.
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AKA 245 can act as connecting link between DANBUSS and a modem.
(DANFOSS can provide information about other modem types that can be used with the gateway)
By connecting the supply to the modem via a relay switch (DO 1) on the gateway, the gateway will
be able to reset the modem. At the same time the modem will be switched on, when the gateway is
switched on. This ensures that the modem start will always be controlled.
Read the section “Connections”.
It is possible for the gateway to use commands for controlling the connected modem. These
commands are in the form of an initialisation string transmitted to the modem when it is switched on.
From the factory a modem gateway contains the following AT command string:
AT Z < CR > AT E1 SO = 2 &D2 V1
The command has the following meaning:
AT Attention sequence
Z Reset modem to power-up status
E1 Echo on
V1 Verbose result codes(e.g.”CONNECT 1200" instead of “4”).
&D2 HW mode for on hook via DTR
S0=2 Auto answer ON, answer after 2 rings
The initialisation command string can be changed by means of system software type AKM.
E0, V0, S0=0, S0=0, &D0, &D1 and &D3 must not be contained in the command string.
For further information about these commands, please refer to your modem manual.
A number of modem codes can be keyed in together with a telephone number.
These modem codes attach to a specific telephone number and are sent on to the modem together
with the telephone number.
The following codes can be keyed and attached to a telephone number in the router table:
P: Pulse dialling. Used in old telephone exchanges and private switching systems.
T: Tone dialling. Used in new telephone exchanges.
W: Wait for ringback tone (dial tone)
, : 2-second pause
%n: Modifies the calling speed for this particular call
* : Special character for private switching system
# : Special character for private switching system
For further information about these commands and codes, see the modem manual.
Call-back function
The function can be used for service and transmission of log data via the telephone network.
The call-back function is selected from the AKM programme and is essential for all systems from which
service or log data are collected.
The function sees to it that the gateway will return the call to the AKM programme, and hence pay for
the transmission time.
Procedure
The AKM programme calls the master gateway and starts the call-back function. The master gateway
then checks if the AKM programme’s system address is found in the router table.
15 seconds later the master gateway establishes a telephone connection to the AKM programme. If
the connection is not established at the first try, two more attempts will be made at 5-minute intervals.
When the master gateway has established the telephone connection the AKM programme will take
over.
An automatic log transmission is carried out in this way:
Based on the individual log definitions, the AKM programme knows how often it has to collect data
from a system. The AKM programme starts the procedure, and when the connection has been estab-
lished, the collection will commence.
If the master gateway does not manage to establish a telephone connection, the AKM programme will
call the master gateway again, and collection will then be started immediately.
Modem connection
TCP/IP server connection If data communication is to take place via a LAN network (TCP/IP) the gateway can be connected to a
server.
Principle, connection and settings are described in the installation instructions for AKM.
Literature No. RI8B.P--.
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AKA override function AKA 245 contains a function capable of reading values from a given function in a given controller on
Data communication. The gateway will treat the information and then set the values in other selected
controllers in the system. Each individual controller will subsequently carry out the given function. You
can max. download data from 100 controllers. Otherwise the data communication will be overloaded.
The functions are also described in the document ”Overriding, RI8AL-”.
At the moment the following functions can be arranged:
AKC ON signal
This function is used for stopping the regulation (closing the valve) in all controllers regulating a refrig-
eration appliance when all belonging compressors are stopped.
Example: When the compressor is stopped, the compressor control sends a signal via data communica-
tion. The master gateway subsequently sends this signal on to the defined controllers which will then
close the valve.
Displacement of alarm limit
This function is used for raising the alarm limit during a period where the compressor control is unable
to cut in more capacity.
Example: On an extremely hot summer day where the outdoor temperature exceeds a set value, the
control will generate an offset signal that will depend on a signal from a room sensor. The offset signal
will then be retransmitted to the defined controllers which will raise the limit of the high-temperature
alarm.
Defrost control
The function can transmit signal concerning defrost start to the different refrigeration points.
All defined controllers will follow the signal. When defrost has started it is up to the individual control-
lers how it is to be stopped again. Some are based on time, others on temperature. The defrost is started
by a week-based one-year clock in the gateway.
Day/night function
The function can send signals about night operation to the different refrigeration points. All the defined
controllers will follow the signal. The signal is generated by a week-based one-year clock in the gateway
or from a digital signal on a controller.
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