ECKELMANN Virtus 5 Series User manual

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Operating instruction
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System Centre Virtus 5 series
The central of the E*LDS system
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Theseriesincludesthefollowingexpansionstages:VSC5010/VSC5110/VSC5410/VSC5510

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Eckelmann AG
Business Unit Refrigeration and Building Automation
Berliner Straße 161
65205 Wiesbaden
Germany
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Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
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[email protected]
www.eckelmann.de
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Board of Management:
Chairman Dipl.-Wi.-Ing. Philipp Eckelmann,
Dipl.Ing. (FH), Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Volker Kugel,
Dr.-Ing. Marco Münchhof
Supervisory Board: Hubertus G. Krossa
Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board: Dr.-Ing. Gerd Eckelmann
Seat of the company Wiesbaden, district court Wiesbaden HRB 12636
VAT ID: DE 113841021, WEEE Reg. No.: DE 12052799
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Before commissioning and use, please check that this is the latest version of the document. With the
publication of a new version of the documentation, all previous versions lose their validity. The current operating
manual and information such as data sheets, more detailed documentation and FAQs are available for you on-
line in E°EDP (Eckelmann ° Electronic Documentation Platform) at
www.eckelmann.de/elds
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Information on safety and connection instructions are described in detail in chapter ”Industrialsafety notes”.
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Table of Contents
1 Conventions............................................................................................................................................7
1.1 Warning signs, symbols and text formatting used in this manual....................................................7
1.2 Explanation of text formatting ..............................................................................................................8
2 Safety Information..................................................................................................................................9
2.1 Exclusion of liability for non-observance ..........................................................................................10
2.2 Requirements for the personnel .........................................................................................................10
2.3 Intended Use.........................................................................................................................................11
2.4 Five safety rules according to DGUV Regulation 3...........................................................................11
2.5 Electrostatic-sensitive components and control components (ESD).............................................12
2.5.1 ESD - guidelines for handling.................................................................................................................12
2.6 Abbreviations used ..............................................................................................................................12
3 System Centre System Design ...........................................................................................................13
3.1 Application............................................................................................................................................13
3.2 Upgrade scenarios ...............................................................................................................................16
3.3 Connections in the complete design..................................................................................................16
3.3.1 Communication interfaces......................................................................................................................18
3.4 Version dependencies for other E*LDS components .......................................................................19
4 System centre functions......................................................................................................................20
4.1 Tasks and functions.............................................................................................................................20
4.2 Expansion stages of the Virtus 5 series ............................................................................................21
5 Function of System Centre..................................................................................................................23
5.1 Starting characteristics .......................................................................................................................23
5.1.1 First start - Reset System.......................................................................................................................23
5.1.2 Restart - Restart of the controller ...........................................................................................................23
5.2 Configuration of the E*LDS system using the LDSWin PC software..............................................24
5.3 CAN Bus Station Monitoring ...............................................................................................................25
5.3.1 Alarm suppression during manual shutdown of case controllers ...........................................................26
5.4 Modbus station monitoring .................................................................................................................26
5.4.1 Integration of case controllers of the E*LDS system..............................................................................27
5.4.2 Integration of external controllers ...........................................................................................................28
5.5 Digital inputs.........................................................................................................................................29
5.5.1 Alarm and message inputs.....................................................................................................................30
5.5.2 Special inputs .........................................................................................................................................31
5.6 Relay outputs........................................................................................................................................32
5.6.1 Alarm relays PRIO1 / PRIO2..................................................................................................................33
5.6.2 Multi-function relay AUX .........................................................................................................................34
5.6.3 Relay outputs for week timers ................................................................................................................35

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5.7 M-bus Interface for Consumption Data Capture ...............................................................................36
5.8 Alarms and messages .........................................................................................................................37
5.8.1 Explanation of terms for "Alarms and Messages" ..................................................................................39
5.8.2 Acknowledgement of alarms and messages..........................................................................................39
5.8.3 Priority concept.......................................................................................................................................40
5.8.4 Remote alarm signalling.........................................................................................................................41
5.8.4.1 EASY alarm destinations 1..3.................................................................................................................41
5.8.4.2 Extended alarm destinations 4..15 .........................................................................................................42
5.8.5 Automatic transmission of alarms via Pushover.....................................................................................44
5.8.6 Automatic transmission of alarms via E-Mail..........................................................................................44
5.8.7 Automatic transmission of alarms via GSM modem...............................................................................45
5.8.8 Service Mode .........................................................................................................................................46
5.9 Energy management ............................................................................................................................47
5.9.1 Load Shedding Manager (LSM) .............................................................................................................47
5.9.2 Calculation of consumption / power from meter values .........................................................................49
5.10 EU archives (HACCP)...........................................................................................................................51
5.11 24h list ...................................................................................................................................................52
6 System Centre Installation and Start-up ............................................................................................53
6.1 Installation ............................................................................................................................................53
6.1.1 DIP Switches ..........................................................................................................................................55
6.1.2 Handling wide COMBICON connector ...................................................................................................56
6.1.3 Handling of the spring terminals.............................................................................................................57
6.2 DIN rail mounting - SIOX Extension Module......................................................................................58
6.2.1 SIOX - connection to the system centre.................................................................................................59
6.3 CAN bus - Connection of E*LDS Components..................................................................................60
6.4 Modbus connection of case controllers ............................................................................................62
6.5 M-bus - Connection of gateways ........................................................................................................63
6.5.1 Status LEDs of the M-bus gateway ........................................................................................................63
6.6 GSM modem .........................................................................................................................................64
6.6.1 Modem hardware reset ..........................................................................................................................65
6.6.2 SMS Text Message Transmission via a GSM Modem ...........................................................................66
6.6.3 FAX Transmission via ISDN Modem ......................................................................................................66
6.7 COM Port Server...................................................................................................................................66
6.8 Switching on system centre................................................................................................................67
6.9 Configuration of the E*LDS system using Service PC on site.........................................................68
6.9.1 Status LEDs Ethernet.............................................................................................................................69
6.10 Special function for commissioning ..................................................................................................69
6.11 Care instructions for front panel and touch screen..........................................................................69

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6.12 Battery replacement.............................................................................................................................70
6.13 Firmware Update ..................................................................................................................................72
6.13.1 Performing firmware update ...................................................................................................................73
7 System centre and SIOX connection / terminal assignment ...........................................................75
7.1 System centre terminal diagram.........................................................................................................75
7.1.1 Terminal assignment of the 230 V AC power supply ..............................................................................76
7.1.2 Terminal assignment of the 230 V AC digital inputs ...............................................................................77
7.1.3 Terminal assignment of the 230 V relay outputs ....................................................................................78
7.1.4 Terminal assignment of the CAN bus terminals .....................................................................................79
7.1.5 Terminal assignment of the SIOX interfaces ..........................................................................................80
7.1.6 Terminal assignment of the COM3 / Modbus terminals (RS485) ...........................................................81
7.1.7 Terminal assignment of communication interfaces ................................................................................82
7.2 SIOX extension module terminal diagram .........................................................................................84
7.2.1 SIOX - Terminal assignment of the interfaces ........................................................................................85
7.2.2 SIOX - Terminal assignment of the 230 V AC relay outputs...................................................................86
7.2.3 SIOX–Terminalassignmentofthe230VACdigitalinputs...................................................................88
7.2.3.1 SIOX - connection of energy, gas, water and event meters ...................................................................90
8 Operation and access to the system centre ......................................................................................92
9 Menus of the system centre ................................................................................................................94
9.1 On-site at the device ............................................................................................................................94
9.1.1 Layout of the touch screen .....................................................................................................................94
9.1.1.1 Status bar and quick info........................................................................................................................95
9.1.1.2 Main menu and central controls .............................................................................................................96
9.1.1.3 Navigation and other ..............................................................................................................................99
9.1.2 Login to the system centre (unlocking).................................................................................................100
9.1.2.1 Service mode - suppression of remote alarm signalling ......................................................................102
9.1.3 Remote control of E*LDS components (terminal mode) ......................................................................103
9.1.3.1 Operation in terminal mode ..................................................................................................................104
9.1.4 Specification of the numbering of menus and entry screens ...............................................................106
9.1.5 Overview of the menu tree ...................................................................................................................107
9.1.5.1 Main menu............................................................................................................................................109
9.2 Remote ................................................................................................................................................161
9.2.1 Remote control via Virtus Control Desk (VCD) ....................................................................................162
9.2.2 Remote operation of the system centre using VNC (Virtual Network Computing)...............................165
10 Decommissioning and disposal .......................................................................................................167
10.1 Decommissioning / Demounting ......................................................................................................167
10.2 Disposal ..............................................................................................................................................167
11 System centre alarms and messages ..............................................................................................168

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12 Specifications of System Centre and SIOX .....................................................................................176
12.1 Electrical data .....................................................................................................................................176
12.2 Mechanical data..................................................................................................................................178
12.2.1 Dimensions...........................................................................................................................................178
12.2.2 Control panel cut-out ............................................................................................................................179
12.2.2.1 Mounting frame for control panel installation........................................................................................180
12.3 Information on open source software ..............................................................................................181
13 Order numbers and accessories of System Centre........................................................................182
13.1 System centre and SIOX....................................................................................................................182
13.2 Accessories for system centre .........................................................................................................183
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1 Conventions
1.1 Warning signs, symbols and text formatting used in this manual
Explanation of the warning signs, symbols and text formatting used in this operating and service manual:
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
*IfanyofthesesymbolsDANGER/WARNING/CAUTION is recognized, the user must refer to the operating
manual in order to understand the type of potential HAZARD and the required actions for avoiding the
HAZARD. Carefully observe all health and safety instructions and use particular caution in these situations.
Failure to observe the DANGER/WARNING/CAUTION symbols will cause injury (in the worst case,
severe injury or death) and/or damage to property!
ATTENTION
NOTICE
DANGER
Instructions with this symbol and/or the signal word DANGER warn the user of situations that will
cause severe injury or death if the specified instructions are not observed! *
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WARNING
Instructions with this symbol and/or the signal word WARNING warn the user of situations that may
cause severe injury or death if the specified instructions are not observed! *
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CAUTION
Instructions with this symbol and/or the signal word CAUTION warn the user of situations that may
cause moderate or minor injury if the specified instructions are not observed! *
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ATTENTION
Instructions with this symbol and/or the signal word ATTENTION warn the user of situations that may
cause damage to property if the specified instructions are not observed! The ATTENTION symbol
highlights guidelines and regulations, instructions and proper working procedures that must be
particularly observed in order to prevent damage to and destruction of components or malfunctioning.
Failure to observe the ATTENTION symbol will cause damage to property!
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NOTICE
Instructions with this symbol and/or the signal word NOTICE provide tips and useful additional
information.
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ELECTRIC SHOCK
Risk of fatal electric shock!
This symbol warns of danger from dangerous voltage with possible consequences such as severe injury and death. If this symbol
is seen, the user must refer to the operating manual in order to understand the type of potential HAZARD and the required actions
for avoiding the HAZARD. Carefully observe all health and safety instructions and use particular caution in these situations.
Failure to observe the WARNING symbol will cause injury (in the worst case, severe injury or death) and/or damage to
property!
ESD - Electrostatic-sensitive components and control components
DISPOSAL
Potential negative impact on people and the environment due to non-environmentally friendly disposal.
The strike-through dustbin symbol indicates the duty to dispose of items properly. Do not dispose of this product with other
domestic waste, see chapter Disposal. Please inform yourself about the local regulations for the separate disposal of electrical and
electronic products. The correct disposal of your old equipment protects people and the environment from possible negative
impact.
1.2 Explanation of text formatting
Safety instructions or hazard warnings are composed of four elements:
Thesymbol with text (e.g. for DANGER),
a concise description of the hazard and
a description of the possible consequences.
Where applicable, a catalogue with measures for avoiding the hazard.
For example:
A general instruction consists of two elements:
Thesymbol with text (including NOTICE, if applicable) and
the text of the instruction:
For example:
Risk of destruction of the control component / controller!
Electronic components and control components (e.g. circuit boards) are sensitive to electrostatic charges. Circuit boards may only
be replaced when the power supply is disconnected. Always hold circuit boards by the edges. The guidelines for the handling of
electrostatic-sensitive components and control components must be observed at all times.
Failure to observe the ESD symbol will cause damage to property!
Failure to observe the DISPOSAL symbol will cause damage to people and the environment!
DANGER
Warning of dangerous electrical voltage! Risk of fatal electric shock!
Beware of external voltage at the digital inputs and outputs (relay/SSR)! Connections/plug connectors
of the device may only be plugged in, removed and/or wired when no voltage is present.
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NOTICE
The current operating manual is available online from the E°EDP (Eckelmann ° Electronic
Documentation Platform) at www.eckelmann.de/elds.
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2 Safety Information
This operating manual is part of the device. It must be kept in the vicinity of the controller as well as for future
use so that it can be consulted when required. The operating manual must be available to the operating and
maintenance personnel at all times in order to avoid operating errors. The safety regulations, instructions and
information must be strictly observed and complied with. During repairs on the entire E*LDS system, the
accident prevention regulations and general safety regulations must be strictly complied with. Important
information (safety instructions and hazard warnings) are indicated by appropriate symbols, see chapter
Conventions. Follow these instructions in order to prevent accidents and danger to life and limb, as well as
damage to the E*LDS system!
Always observe the following information:
Workontheelectricalsystemmayonlybeperformedbyauthorised, skilled personnel (accordingtothe
definition of skilled persons in DIN/VDE 0105 and IEC364) while observing the applicable
- VDE regulations
-Localsafetyregulations
-Intended Use
-FivesafetyrulesaccordingtoDGUVRegulation3
-ESDmeasures
-Operatingmanuals
For safety reasons, the equipment must not be used for any applications other than described in the
operating manual and only for the intended use.
Before using the device, check whether it is suitable for your application with regard to its limit values.
The equipment must be installed in an electrically shielded area within the switch cabinet.
The use of wire end ferrules with plastic collars on the COMBICON mating connectors is mandatory as
splice protection!
Before connecting the device, it must be checked whether the power supply is suitable for the device.
Coded connectors must be used, as there is a possibility of plugging in non-coded connectors in such a
way that there is a danger to life and limb!
Specified ambient conditions (e.g. humidity and temperature limits, see chapter Technical Data) must be
observed and complied with at all times to prevent malfunction.
Before switching on the device, check the correct wiring of the connections.
The device must never be operated without its housing. If the intended use requires opening the housing,
the control unit must be disconnected from the power supply before opening the housing.
Note the maximum load of the relay contacts, see chapter Technical Data.
Note that all supply lines from and to the device, particularly those of the CAN bus and Modbus, must be
shielded or installed sufficiently far away from live cables. This prevents faulty measurements and protects
the device against electrical interference via the analogue inputs. Connection in parallel of RC elements is
recommended for applications with critical environment.
Contact the supplier in the case of any malfunction.
DANGER
Warning of dangerous electrical voltage! Danger of electric shock!
Beware of external voltage at the digital inputs and outputs (relay/SSR)! Connections/plug connectors
of the device may only be plugged in, removed and/or wired when no voltage is present.
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2.1 Exclusion of liability for non-observance
These operating instructions contain information on the commissioning, function, operation and maintenance
ofthecontrolsandoftheassociatedcomponents.
2.2 Requirements for the personnel
Special technical knowledge is required for planning, programming, installation, putting into service and
maintenance work. This work may only be performed by skilled, specially trained personnel. The installation,
putting into service and maintenance personnel must have training that authorises them to perform
interventions in the system and the automation system. The planning and programming personnel must be
familiar with the safety concepts of automation technology. Working on electrical systems requires special
technical knowledge. Work on electrical systems may only be performed by instructed electrically skilled
persons or under the guidance or supervision of such persons. The applicable regulations (e.g. DIN EN 60204,
EN 50178, DGUV Regulation 3, DIN-VDE 0100/0113) must be observed. The operating personnel must be
instructed in how to handle the system / machine and the controller and must be familiar with the operating
instructions.
ATTENTION
Warning of damage to goods!
In our experience, the transmission of fault messages is not yet functional during the putting into
service (no internet connection, no telephone line installed, etc.). It is strongly recommended in such
cases to monitor the controller via the CAN bus using a system centre, a store computer or an operator
terminal and to enable the transmission of fault messages, for example using a GSM modem via a
mobile telephone system. In standalone operation, or as an alternative to monitoring via system
centre / store computer / operator terminal, an available alarm contact on the controller must be used
to enable the transmission of fault messages via a telephone network.
For more information, refer to E*LDS basics, safety instructions, CAN bus & Modbus.
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2.3 Intended Use
The controller is exclusively intended for the following use: ThecontrollersintheVirtus5seriesareintendedfor
use as system centre of the E*LDS system in commercial and industrial refrigeration systems and building
automation with the scope of functions and in accordance with the environmental conditions described in this
operating manual.
Read the safety instructions and the instructions for installation and putting into service, operation and
maintenance. THEN start the commissioning and/or operation of the machine / system.
The safety and functionality of the machine / system are only guaranteed for this intended application. Never
use the machine / system, its components, control components or parts for any other purpose. The system
must not be put into operation until conformity with the applicable EU Directives has been established for the
entire system.
2.4 Five safety rules according to DGUV Regulation 3
The following rules must be strictly observed!
1.Disconnect:The entire system to be worked on must be disconnected from the power supply at all poles.
2. Secure against reconnection: Attach information signs to the disconnected operating equipment stating:
What has been disconnected.
Reason for the disconnection.
Name of the person who made the disconnection.
Reconnection must be prevented using a suitable lock (e.g. padlock).
3. Prove dead (authorised skilled personnel only):
Check voltmeter just before use.
Prove dead on all poles at the disconnection point.
Prove dead on all poles at the work area.
4. Ground and short-circuit:Allelectricalpartsattheworkareamust be grounded and then short-
circuited.
5. Cover or block off adjacent live parts:Ifthereisliveequipmentadjacenttotheworkarea,itmustbe
covered using appropriate materials (e.g. insulation blankets / plates).
DANGER
Warning of dangerous electrical voltage! Warning of dangerous electrical voltage! Danger of
electric shock!
Beware of a possible external power supply! BEFORE connecting and disconnecting it must be
checked that no voltage is present at the controller! Connections/plug connectors of the device may
only be plugged in, removed and/or wired when no voltage is present.
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2.5 Electrostatic-sensitive components and control components (ESD)
All electrostatic-sensitive components and control components (referred to as "ESD" below) are labelled with
the warning sign shown. Electrostatic charges arise from friction of insulating materials (e.g. floor covering,
items of clothing made of synthetic fibres etc.). Even small charges can result in damage to or destruction of
components. Such damage is not always immediately noticeable; in some cases, it does not lead to failure until
after a certain operating time.
2.5.1 ESD - guidelines for handling
Transport and store ESDs only in the protective packaging provided.
Avoid materials that may produce electrostatic discharge, for example
Plastic containers and table tops
Synthetic fibre clothing
Plastic-soled shoes
Plastic file covers
Styrofoam packaging
Computer monitors, etc.
Preferably wear the following:
Cotton work clothes
ESD shoes with conductive soles or leather soles
Use the following:
Conductive flooring
ESD workstations equipped with suitable tools (grounded soldering guns, antistatic wrist straps, etc.)
Conductive ESD bags, conductive plastic containers, IC tubes or cartons lined with conductive foam
Containers and worktops made of wood, metal or conductive plastics or paper bags
2.6 Abbreviations used
DGUV Regulation 3 - Accident Prevention Regulation for Electrical Systems and Equipment
(previously: BGV A3-Employer’sLiabilityAssociationRegulationforOccupationalHealthandSafety)
DINDeutschesInstitutfürNormunge.V.(GermanStandardisationInstitute)
E°EDP/EDP Electronic Documentation Platform of Eckelmann AG
ESDElectrostatic-SensitiveDevice
ESDElectro-staticdischarge(ElectroSensitiveDevices)
IECInternationalElectricCommittee
VDEVerbandderElektrotechnikElektronikInformationstechnike.V.(GermanAssociationforElectrical,
Electronic and Information Technologies)
ATTENTION
Risk of destruction of the control component / controller! Electronic components
and control components (e.g. circuit boards) are sensitive to electrostatic
charges.Therefore, the guidelines for handling electrostatic-sensitive components and
control components must be strictly observed.
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3 System Centre System Design
Virtus 5 series system centre with touchscreen.
3.1 Application
ThesystemcentresintheVirtus5seriesareintendedforinstallationincontrolpanels.Theyareavailablein
various expansion stages and their range of functions is enabled using licence codes. The system centres
include the following models: VSC 5010 / VSC 5110 / VSC 5410 / VSC 5510; see chapter Tasks and functions
for details about the functions. The system centre is the centre of the E*LDS system and is used for central
parametrisation, configuration, display of operating data, messages and alarms of all E*LDS system
components. It can be operated via the touch display and/or remotely via a central computer or service PC on
site via a browser using the Virtus Control Desk (VCD) or the LDSWin PC software, for details see; for details
see Operation and access to the system centre. The data for all connected E*LDS system components are
exchanged via the CAN bus. Alarms and messages of E*LDS system components and the inclusion of external
alarms from the installation and their retransmission by LAN, GSM modem or SMS can be realised.
The system centre is equipped with internal storage for data archiving of operating data and states, alarms and
messages, energy data or for logging of temperature and EU archives (HACCP). Furthermore, the system
centre has extensive wiring options and interfaces; see chapter Connections in the complete design for details
of these.
Optionally, up to maximum 4 extension modules (SIOX = Serial IO Extension) can be connected so that an
additional 32 relay outputs and 48 digital inputs are available.
All explanations of the "System Centre Virtus 5" named in this document also always describe all
modelsofthesystemcentreintheVirtus5series.Anydifferencesinfunctionorfeaturesbetween
these models are only explained where they have an effect. The main feature differences are
described in more detail in chapter Expansion stages of the Virtus 5 series.
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SIOX operating instructions
Comprehensive details on the SIOX extension modules and their current operating instructions can be
found here:
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The system centre (complete design) in the E*LDS system:
The system centres in the Virtus 5 series are compatible with the CI 5x00/CI 4x00/CI 3x00 and are intended as
replacement device for these predecessor models.
The CI 4000 series does not have any direct interfaces to the old LDS1 system (VS 1000 / VS 2000
and CI 320 / CI 322)! LDS1 gateways that are connected via the COM3/MODBUS interface are
required for the inclusion of LDS1 case controllers, for details see chapter Integration of case
controllers of the E*LDS system.
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3.2 Upgrade scenarios
An upgrade is an advancement to a higher expansion stage with extended scope of functions (see Expansion
stages of the Virtus 5 series) and requires a licence key. The following upgrade scenario is possible:
Upgrade within the Virtus 5 series
e.g. VSC 5410 to VSC 5510, see menu 4-1-12 - System Upgrade.
Licence key required.
3.3 Connections in the complete design
Inputs and outputs - bottom
2 x digital inputs 230 V AC, floating as alarm and signal inputs (external alarms) and meter reading
3 x relay outputs 230 V AC, floating:
2 x bistable changeover contacts for signalling alarm of PRIO 1 and PRIO 2, e.g. for connection to a
telephone dialling device
1 x changeover contact (AUX) for, e.g. an audible signalling unit
The system centre can be expanded with up to max. 4 SIOX extension modules. For each SIOX, 12
additional digital inputs (for meters, alarms etc.) and 8 additional relay outputs (for week timers, load
shedding) are available.
For details, see chapter SIOX extension module - for DIN rail mounting, DIN rail mounting - SIOX Extension
Module.
The licence key is provided by Eckelmann AG and must be paid for. In this case, please contact your
account manager.
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Interfaces - bottom
SIOX:
1 x COMBICON terminal 91..95 (power supply) and
1 x RJ45 port (data cable) for connecting up to max. 4 optional SIOX extension modules.
COM1 / GSM modem port for remote access via modem using a host system or the connection of a service
PC for serial direct cable connection
COM2 - RS232 port for M-bus components (e.g. energy meters).
CAN bus interface (CAN1) for connection of the E*LDS components
e.g. case controllers in the UA 300 / UA 400 series, VS 3010, VS 3010 BS, VS 3010 CT, FS 3010, VS 300
pack controllers, PC-CAN bus adapter.
VSC5510/VSC5110only:
-SecondCANbusinterface(CAN2)foruseasCANbusrepeater.
Interfaces - left side
COM3/MODBUS - RS485 interface on COMBICON terminal for direct connection of UA 30 Rx compact
controllers / LDS1 gateways / Dixell
so that the RS232 interface (COM2) can be used for external controllers.
COM4 - RS232 interface for Danfoss AHT / Wurm AHT external controllers
2 x LAN/Ethernet
USB Host/Slave
See chapter System centre tasks, see for further information about configuration and range of
functions System centre functions and see chapter Pin / terminal assignment system centre / SIOX, for
the pin assignment see System centre and SIOX connection / terminal assignment.
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3.3.1 Communication interfaces
Interface Type Function VSC 5410
VSC 5010
VSC 5510
VSC 5110
CAN bus 1 COMBICON First CAN bus segment (terminals 1..4) X X
CAN bus 2 COMBICON Second CAN bus segment (terminals 21..24) - X
COM1 / MODEM RS232 GSM Modem
Serial direct connection for connection to
LDSWin
X X
COM2 RS232 M-bus X X
COM3 / MODBUS RS485 UA 30 Rx
LDS1 Gateways
Dixell
X X
COM4 RS232 Danfoss AHT
Wurm AHT
X X
Ethernet / LAN 1 RJ45 Connection to Intranet / Internet (via VPN
router)
X X
Ethernet / LAN 2 RJ45 Connection of a controller of the Virtus LINE,
e.g. VPC 5000
X X
USB - Slave USB 2.0 female connector B Direct connection for connection to LDSWin X X
USB - Host USB 1.1 female connector A Firmware Update X X
Fordetails,seechapterTerminal assignment of communication interfaces.
ATTENTION
Violation of data protection! The Combi-Gateway is not equipped with any security mechanisms for
the encryption of communication via the LAN interface. For this reason, connections should only be
established in secure networks. For communication via public or insecure networks, additional security
components (e.g. VPN router etc.) should be used. The Combi-Gateway should never be directly
connected to the Internet! The system does not support communication via a proxy server.
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3.4 Version dependencies for other E*LDS components
In order to guarantee faultless operation of the controller in the E*LDS system, the E*LDS components must
have the following software versions:
LDSWin
Complete range of functions: from Version V2.4.9.4131 or higher. Current information can be found at
www.eckelmann.de/ldswin..
AL 300 Operator Terminal
If a system centre is present in the E*LDS system, the AL 300 operator terminals with the following version
mustbeused:
AL 300 V5.08 or higher
UA 300 / UA 400 series case controllers
All control components are compatible (all versions)
UA 30 Rx series compact case controllers
All control components are compatible (all versions)
VS 301x series pack controllers
All control components are compatible (all versions)
WR 300 / WR 400 receiver module
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4 System centre functions
4.1 Tasks and functions
Functions starting with VSC 5010 / VSC 5110 and higher
Central parametrisation and configuration of all E*LDS components via the CAN bus / Modbus:
all E*LDS components can be operated and configured remotely via the controller (see operating manual
"Basics and general security and connection instructions").
Central display of operating data, 24h lists, messages and alarms of all E*LDS components.
Central and system-wide change of the user language during running operation.
Monitoring of the CAN bus / Modbus and the operational readiness of all E*LDS components:
appropriate alarms are generated in the event of faults and failure of the CAN bus / Modbus or failure of
E*LDS components.
Monitoring of external alarms and logging of meters via the two digital inputs or of up to 12 digital inputs
using a SIOX extension module.
Remote alarm signalling of the E*LDS system, alarm is signalled to fault indicator centre using GSM
modem, SMS, FAX and network.
Alarm is signalled of alarms and messages of the controller and of the E*LDS system:
via two alarm contacts Prio 1 / Prio 2,
via audible internal signal generator (buzzer),
ViaoptionalconfigurablemultifunctionrelayAUX(parameter“Horn”)and
Alarm signalling by flashing the touchscreen when screensaver is activated.
Control of up to 8 relay outputs of a SIOX extension module using week timers.
Central time synchronisation (time server):
The date and time can be adjusted system-wide using the controller. It also cyclically synchronises the
internal clocks of all E*LDS components via the CAN bus. For this, the system centre has a real-time clock
with power reserve that supports the automatic changeover between summer and winter time.
Energy management:
Electricity, water, gas, heat and event meters with pulse output (S0), can be connected or also M-bus
meters using the M-bus gateway. The controller determines and archives the current output or the
throughput and the daily energy requirement or consumption.
Load shedding manager (LAM ):
The Load Shedding Manager can be configured for up to 20 shedding points and optimises the power
consumption of the installation / building control system within a load optimising interval of 15 minutes.
Remote maintenance of the installation / store via a central computer (PC) with the PC software LDSWin.
Using the interfaces of the controller,
-UA30RC/RScompactcontrollers,
-LDS1gatewaysandDixellcontrollers(viaRS485COM3/MODBUSinterface)and
-thirdpartycontrollersfromDanfossAHTandWurmAHT(viaRS232COM4interface)canbeintegratedin
the E*LDS system.
A summary can be found in the chapter Communication interfaces.
2 Ethernet / LAN interfaces for faster data transfer.
Automatic transmission of alarms via E-Mail.
Automatic transmission of alarms via Pushover.
Integral remote update function for existing installations.
-ViaInternetandLANconnectionusingVNC,
seeRemote operation of the system centre using VNC (Virtual Network Computing).
- Via Internet and LAN connection using a browser, Interface to Virtus Caelum Apps is disabled.
VSC 5410 / VSC 5510 Functions
Second CAN bus interface (CAN2) for use as CAN bus repeater; see chapter CAN bus - Connection of
E*LDS Components.
Interface to Virtus Caelum Apps is enabled, see Remote control via Virtus Control Desk (VCD).
Further details about the current firmware can be found in E°EDP.
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