Duemmegi Domino DFCKIII User manual

Domino
DFCKIII
DFCKIII: scheduler module with
integrated clock
The DFCKIII module allows the management of scheduled
daily and weekly events, in the Domino bus system. By
means of the CLOCK function see the programming man-
ual) it is possible to manage a virtually unlimited amount of
outputs, each one having many turn on and turn off sched-
uled times; as an alternative, DFCKIII module can manage
up to 15 different zones, with the advantages that each
scheduled time can directly be changed from one or more
DFTouch video-terminal or other similar device).
For each zone it is possible to set 4 different activation time
intervals 4 times for turn on and 4 times for turn off) for
each of the 7 days of the week.
The main features of DFCKIII module are:
internal clock with back-up battery and automatic
change between daylight saving and standard time
management of 15 different zones outputs)
daily and weekly programming for each zone
possibility to enable/disable each scheduled time
calculation of sunrise and sunset times
calculation of sun position azimuth/elevation)
possibility to install more DFCKIII with different ad-
dresses) in the same plant
possibility to set a MASTER clock and some different
SLAVEs these ones will be synchronized to MASTER)
A 2-way terminal block allows the connection of the module
to the Domino bus; as for almost all module of the Domino
family, the needed supply is derived from the bus.
Near to the bus terminal block, the module features a small
pushbutton for the assignment of the address and a green
LED that shows the operating status; the same green LED
normally flashes every 2 seconds about to signal that the
module is properly supplied and operating.
A small 3-way connector PRG), under the cover of the bus
terminal block, allows the connection of the optional
tester/programmer.
DFCKIII module is housed in a standard DIN 2M box for
rail mounting. The user interface can be easily realized by
DFTouch with special dedicate page) or by a generic
video-terminal.
Note: this manual applies to DFCKIII with firmware version 2.0
or higher.
Address programming
DFCKIII module takes 1 input address made by 16 points
15 for the zones and 1 for sunrise/sunset). The assign-
ment of the address module must be executed by DFPRO
or using the proper specific tools BDTools or DCPIDE); the
address must be in the range 1 to 255.
Since more DFCKIII modules can be installed on the same
bus, to identify which is the MASTER module and which
are the SLAVE modules, it is necessary to assign an identi-
fication number ID) by means of the configuration panel in
BDTools see the related paragraph).
The IDs must be in the range 1 to 8 with the following
meaning:
ID = 1 MASTER module
ID = 2 ¸ 8 SLAVE module
Every clock circuit of a SLAVE module will be automatically
synchronized to the MASTER module timing.
WARNIN : it's important to define, in the case of more
DFCKIII installed on the same bus, only one MASTER
module (ID=1). If a DFCP controller has been installed
on the bus, each DFCKIII must be configured as
SLAVE module.
Wiring diagram
The following schematic diagram shows the connection to
be made between DFCKIII module and the Domino bus.
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Operation
DFCKIII module has been developed to be used in associ-
ation with a terminal touch screen or other device) used as
graphical interface of the clock module, thus allowing to
show and set the date and time and to edit the scheduled
times.
DFCKIII module, from the Domino bus point of view, is ful-
ly equivalent to a digital input module; each point of the
module corresponds to a zone and must be identified with
the usual notation Ix.y, where y is in the range 1 to 15.
Each point will be activated as function of the scheduled
times see the programming paragraph) and must be used
in proper equations to execute the desired command on
the outputs. The points of DFCKIII can be used as a usual
input points of the system.
The operation of the module is very simple: the points relat-
ed to the controlled zones will be activated according to the
programmed scheduled times.
As said above, it is possible to install more DFCKIII mod-
ules on the same bus line. Only the MASTER module will
send on the bus the date 1 time per minute) and the hour
6 times per minute), in order to keep synchronized the oth-
er modules and to allow the use of the CLOCK equation.
A change of the time on any DFCKIII module regardless
of the MASTER or SLAVE setting) will be automatically re-
ported on all other modules.
If DFCP is installed on the bus, its CLOCK will be the MAS-
TER in respect of the other DFCKIII modules, therefore all
the DFCKIII modules must be set as SLAVE thus with ID
in the range 2 to 8).
Clock
The DFCKIII module has an internal clock with back-up
battery that operates in the case of absence of supply to
maintain the setting of date and time. The change between
Greenwich mean time an the daylight saving time and vice
versa is automatically managed by the module.
Programming
DFCKIII module behaves, in the Domino bus, as an input
module, thus the 15 different possible zones will corre-
spond to 15 inputs. In other words, these inputs will be
seen as real input points to which it is possible to apply all
the allowed programming functions. For example, to acti-
vate 4 outputs at the activation of 4 different zones of
DFCKIII in this example the first 4 zones), the equation to
be loaded in the output module will be:
O1.1 = I1.1
O1.2 = I1.2
O1.3 = I1.3
O1.4 = I1.4
In this example, a DFCKIII module with input address 1
and an output module with address 1 have been used.
Setting up
To make operating the module, it is necessary to set the
several parameters through the configuration panel in the
program BDTools version 8.3.0 or higher. From the main
menu of BDTools, select “Configuration”, “Clocks” and then
“DFCKIII”; the following window will appear.
On the top side of the window, the teo following parameters
have to be entered:
Module Address: to unambiguous identify of selected
DFCKIII
ID: to identify if the module will be MASTER ID equal
to 1) or SLAVE ID from 2 to 8). The ID is not the ad-
dress; every DFCKIII in the same bus system will
have different ID.
The configuration panel is divided in 15 TABs; each TAB
has to be filled with the following information:
Description: is the name assigned to the currently se-
lected zone
ead: to read the configuration of the selected zone of
DFCKIII selected by the address field regardless of
the ID). With the option “All 15”, all 15 zones will be
read
Program: to program the configuration of the selected
zone of DFCKIII selected by the address field regard-
less of the ID). With the option “All 15”, all 15 zones
will be programmed
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Clear: to restore each parameter of the zone to the de-
fault settings every time to 00:00, time intervals en-
abled and Auto mode). With the option “All 15”, all 15
zones will be restored to the default values
From File: load the configuration from a file saved be-
fore extension .dck)
To File: save in a file extension .dck) the current con-
figuration of all 15 zones
Close: quit the configuration panel
Scheduled times: allow the setting of the 4 different
activation time intervals es. 12:00-14:00) for each day
of the week and for each one of the 15 zones man-
aged by DFCKIII; each time interval can be disabled
the zone will not be activated during that time interval)
removing the check from the checkbox near to the re-
lated clock range )
Off: deactivate the zone for all 24 hours of the selected
day
On: activate the zone during all 24 hours of the select-
ed day
AUTO: the zone follows the programmed timetable
=>: this button allows to copy the settings OFF, ON,
AUTO and clock intervals) from the current day to the
next day
Note: in setting the time slots, midnight must be set as
00:00 if intended as the beginning of the new day and as
24:00 if intended as the end of the day.
Example of settings: the next figure shows an example of 4
time intervals for Monday in Auto mode.
With the option ON, the interested day of week will be:
With the option OFF, the interested day of week will be:
ote: the scheduled times can be set with the resolution of
1 minute. The options O and OFF have major priority in
respect of the scheduled times. Therefore, these options
will force the operation of the related zone.
Concerning the calculation of sunrise and sunset times and
position of the sun only for DFCKIII with firmware version
2.0 or higher), it is necessary to provide to DFCKIII the po-
sition in which you are located. For this purpose, the config-
uration window has a box where you can set longitude, lati-
tude in degrees with decimals and Timezone:
After setting the desired values, press the Set button to
transfer the information to DFCKIII.
Point 16 of the DFCKIII basic address will be active from
sunrise to sunset and inactive from sunset to sunrise the
next day.
If it is necessary to have information about the position of
the sun, the “Az/El Info” option must be activated see the
previous figure); the activation of this option involves the
addition of 2 input addresses to DFCKIII module n+1 and
n+2 if n is the base address) which will contain:
address n+1: azimuth in degrees, without decimals
values from 0 to 360 degrees)
address n+2: elevation in degrees, in two's comple-
ment format from -90 to +90 degrees)
Before activating this option, make sure that the addresses
n+1 and n+2 are free in the system.
Mapping
DFCKIII module can be displayed on the map of BDTools
or DCPIde as in the following picture:
As for all Domino modules, the background of the module
is in green color if the module is connected and properly
working, otherwise the background is in red color.
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The 15 points in the previous image show the input points
of the 15 different zones of DFCKIII, while point 16 indi-
cates day or night it is activated between sunrise and sun-
set).
To set the current time in the DFCKIII module, insert a
DFCK module in the maps of BDTools:
Also the clock setting of DFCKIII module can be displayed
by BDTools as follows:
Note that the number, 1 in the figure above, is NOT the
module address, but its identifier.
DFTouch as interface of DFCKIII module
The Domino DFTouch video-terminal provides a special
page allowing to create, in a easy and quick way, the user
interface to interact with one or more DFCKIII modules.
Each DFTouch can control up to 8 DFCKIII and each one
controlling up to 15 zones, thus up to 120 zones can be
controlled); moreover, the DFCKIII themselves can be con-
trolled from more DFTouch video-terminals, thus allowing a
wide margin of choice in designing the installation.
The user's manual of DFTouch describes the proper in-
structions to set up these special pages; the configuration
will be however reduced to the selection of the desired
DFCKIII and the setting of few others parameters.
The following figure shows an example of page on
DFTouch controlled by DFCKIII.
The page in the figure above is made by the following
fields:
Programm. 1: this is the name of current DFCKIII; it is
possible to assign, by DFTouchTools any name with
max length of 10 characters. The buttons and
at the sides of the name allow to select the 8 possible
DFCKIII modules.
Water Pump: this field shows the name assigned to
the current zone see “Setting up”). For each DFCKIII
module it is possible to set maximum of 15 different
zones. The buttons and at the sides of the
name allow to select the 15 possible zones.
It is important to set these fields correctly before to set the
scheduled times.
On the left side of the page, the days of the week related to
the current zone are shown; the arrow indicate the day
of the week currently selected each one of the 15 zones of
DFCKIII allow to manage each days of the week). Touch
the wanted day to change the selection.
The boxes allow to enter the time intervals
max 4 ON and 4 OFF times for each day); after the selec-
tion of this field touching the time to be modified) a numer-
ic keyboard will appear see the paragraph “Numeric key-
board”). The first column of times contains the ON clock,
while the second one contains the OFF clock.
: enable/disable the related time interval.
: the zone follows the configured scheduled times,
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: allows to keep ON the zone for all the 24 hours of
the selected day.
: allows to keep OFF the zone for all the 24 hours of
the selected day
: allows to cancel the related time interval.
: this graphic represents, approxi-
mately, the activation period of the zone of the current day.
: exit from the current page of DFTouch.
Numeric keyboard
This keyboard will appear when a time has to entered.
The first field shows the time set by the numeric
buttons from to .
The button allow to clear the time entered by the nu-
meric buttons.
The button allows to confirm the entered time. The
touch of this button will close the numeric keyboard.
The button allows to close the keyboard without confir-
mation of the entered time.
Technical features
Power supply bus side) By specific centralized power
supply Mod. DFPW2
Amount of controlled zones 15
Amount of time interval for
each day of the week
4
Internal battery NiMH 3.6V 11mAh
Housing Standard DIN 2M for DIN rail
Operating temperature -5 ¸ +50 °C
Storage temperature -20 ¸ +70 °C
Protection degree IP20
Warning: DFCKIII module contains a iMH rechargeable
battery: remove this battery before to throw the device. The
battery must be eliminated in a safe way according to
current laws.
Outline dimensions
58mm
35.8mm
90mm
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waste disposal, please separate these items from other types of
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Installation and use restrictions
Standards and regulations
The design and the setting up of electrical systems must be per-
formed according to the relevant standards, guidelines, specifica-
tions and regulations of the relevant country. The installation, con-
figuration and programming of the devices must be carried out by
trained personnel.
The installation and the wiring of the bus line and the related de-
vices must be performed according to the recommendations of the
manufacturers reported on the specific data sheet of the product)
and according to the applicable standards.
All the relevant safety regulations, e.g. accident prevention regula-
tions, law on technical work equipment, must also be observed.
Safety instructions
Protect the unit against moisture, dirt and any kind of damage dur-
ing transport, storage and operation. Do not operate the unit out-
side the specified technical data.
Never open the housing. If not otherwise specified, install in closed
housing e.g. distribution cabinet). Earth the unit at the terminals
provided, if existing, for this purpose. Do not obstruct cooling of the
units. Keep out of the reach of children.
Setting up
The physical address assignment and the setting of parameters if
any) must be performed by the specific softwares provided togeth-
er the device or by the specific programmer. For the first installa-
tion of the device proceed according to the following guidelines:
Check that any voltage supplying the plant has been removed
Assign the address to module if any)
Install and wire the device according to the schematic dia-
grams on the specific data sheet of the product
Only then switch on the 230Vac supplying the bus power sup-
ply and the other related circuits
Applied standards
This device complies with the essential requirements of the follow-
ing directives:
2014/30/UE EMC)
2014/35/UE Low Voltage)
2011/65/UE RoHS)
Note
Technical characteristics and this data sheet are subject to change
without notice.
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