Full Gauge CONV32 User manual

SERIAL CONVERTER
CONV32V03-01T-17183
CONV32
Ver.03
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RS
485
WARNING
BEFORE THE INSTALLATION OF THIS CONVERTER, WE RECOMMEND READING THE FULL INSTRUCTION MANUAL TO PREVENT POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT.
PRODUCT INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS:
- Ensure the instrument has adequate ventilation, avoiding installation on control panels containing devices that could cause it to operate outside its specified temperature range;
- Install the product away from sources that may generate electromagnetic noise, such as: motors, contactors, relays, electrovalves, etc;
AUTHORIZED SERVICES:
The installation and maintenance of the product must be performed only by qualifed personnel;
ACCESSORIES:
Use only Full Gauge Controls original accessories. If you have any questions, please contact our technical support.
THROUGH CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT, FULL GAUGE CONTROLS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL AT ANY TIME, WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
1. DESCRIPTION
CONV32 Interface allows Full Gauge controllers, equipped with serial communication, to be connected to a computer that has a USB serial communications port.
The Interface then takes care of the transformation of the voltage levels used by the computer to the RS-485 voltage levels used by the controllers.
Full Gauge uses a RS-485 network to make the communication between the controllers and Sitrad software more reliable. The communication uses two wires (A and B), allowing the performance of
Half-Duplex communication, where the computer is the master and the controllers are slaves.
2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Operating temperature 0 to 50ºC / 32 to 122ºF
Operating humidity 10 to 90% UR (without condensation)
32
Number of instruments supported per converter in the RS-485 network
Product dimensions
Maximum converter power consumption
91,0 x 91,1 x 37,1 mm (WxHxD)
70 mA
IMPORTANT:
For a correct and robust installation of the RS-485 network, see item 6 -
Interconnecting the controllers and CONV32.
- The extension of the RS-485 network must not exceed 1000 meters.
- Always use a shielded USB cable with a maximum length of 6 ft (1.8 meters) and
certified by USB.org.
!
3. INSTALLATION
1 - The CONV32 does not require the installation of any driver in Windows;
2 - This conversion interface uses a HID (Human Interface Device) communication;
3 - Check Item 5 - Installation and operation to register the converter in Sitrad software.
Controller
RS-485
MT-530 super MT-530 super
CONV32
Computer
USB Cable
4. INDICATORS
Power LED - Power indication LED
RS-485 network transmission indication LED
RS-485 network reception indication LED
Status LED - Connection status indication LED
RS-485 network communication input
USB connection
4.1. CONNECTION SYSTEM (QUICK CONNECTION): PUSH IN
CONNECTION:
- Hold the wire close to its end and insert it in
the desired input.
- If required, press the button to help make
the connection.
DISCONNECTION:
- To disconnect the wire, press the white
button and remove it.
NOTE:
- For the Push In connectors, the maximum
wire gauge is 1.5mm².
- The wires must be coated with solder or use
Rocket Pin terminals with a 0.75mm²
maximum gauge.
The wire must be stripped in
5mm and solder-coated.
Rocket Pin Terminal
- Sitrad Pro allows installing more than one CONV32 Interface version 03 or
higher.
Note: Use the cable supplied with
the converter to connect it to the
computer.
WIRE INPUT
BUTTON

. INSTALLATION AND OPERATION5
Step 1: With CONV32 connected to the computer, open Sitrad Pro the server information page will be displayed, then click on ‘’Add Converter’’.
Download the most recent version of Sitrad Pro from: http://www.sitrad.com.br
5.1. SITRAD PRO
5.1.1 Register converter
Step 2: At this stage, choose ‘’Select model’’.
Step 3: The CONV32 default name should show up. If not, the ‘’Refresh’’ button starts a new search for the converter in the network.
Name
General Information
Converters on this server
Company: ---
Click here to add an image
Servidor Local
1.3.1
Connected
127.0.0.1:8001
Administrador
- - -
Version
Server Status
IP address / Port
Location
Connected user
Disconnect
Add converter
Edit server
Server Information
Servidor Local
Servidor de Demonstração
Converter name Type Address Status
Versión
Filter items...
List of devices
Servidor Local
Administrador 0
SITRAD - 1.3.4
Management Configurations Reports Defrosts e Eventos
!
Nome
General Information
Converters on this server
Company: ---
Click here to add an image
Servidor Local
1.3.1
Conectado
127.0.0.1:8001
Administrador
- - -
Versão
Status do Servidor
IP/DNS e Porta
Localização
Usuário conectado
Disconnect
Add conve
Editar Servidor
Server Information
Servidor Local
Servidor de Demonstração
Converter name Tipo Endereço Status
Versión
Filter items...
List of devices
Servidor Local
Administrador 0
SITRAD - 1.3.4
Management Configurations Reports Defrosts and Events
!
Search converters
Servidor Local
Servidor de Demonstração
Filter items...
List of devices
Servidor Local
Refresh
Cancel
Administrador 0
SITRAD - 1.3.4
Management Configurations Reports Defrosts and Events
!
Select model
USB Converter
Serial Converter
or TCP-485 WiFi Log)
Ethernet Converter
(model TCP-485,TCP-485 WiFi
(model CONV32 or CONV256)
(model CONV256)
Search automatically
Situation Image Name Version Description
Action
New
CONV32 3.0 XXXXX 3.0 Add
Step 4: Click on ‘’Add’’ to register the new converter. Check if the information is correct and click ‘’Save’’. After saving, the converter will appear in the list of devices.
Converter registration
Servidor Local
Servidor de Demonstração
Filter items...
List of devices
Refresh
Cancel
Servidor Local
Administrador 0
SITRAD - 1.3.4
Management Configurations Reports Defrosts and Events
!
CONV32 3.0
ID
Version
Version 3
Specific information
Status
15,0
Time lapse for communication error with inst
Configuration of Converter
Converter ‘CONV32 3.0' successfully saved.
OK
0,30
Timeout (seconds)
30
Interval between samples (seconds)
Description

Step 5: To register the instruments that are in the RS-485 network of the new converter, select the new converter from the list of devices and click ‘’Search Instruments’’ on the right hand side.
Step 6: On this screen, you can automatically search all instruments that are in the RS-485 network, or manually enter the network address of each controller, as shown in the figure below.
Sitrad Pro allows installing more than one CONV32 Interface version 03 or higher.
!
5.2 SITRAD 4.13
Download the most recent version of Sitrad Pro from: http://www.sitrad.com.br
Step 1 : With the CONV configured, run Sitrad, click ‘’Configuration’’ and then ‘’Options’’.
Step 2 : Select the option ‘’Use USB communication’’. Then click on the ‘’OK’’ button below.
IMPORTANT : Sitrad 4.13 does not allow installing more than one CONV32.
!
MT-530 super
MT-530 super
6. INTERCONNECTING THE CONTROLLERS AND CONV32
- Use a 2-way cable, minimum 24AWG;
- Preferably, use cables with mesh shielding to protect the communication line from outside interference;
- Avoid splicing the cable;
- Use the junction boxes provided by Full Gauge to connect the taps to the controllers. Besides facilitating the connection, they also have a protection function;
- Avoid connections longer that 2 meters between the junction box and the controller;
- Use a maximum of 32 devices connected to each interface.
MT-530 super MT-530 super
32 controllers
MT-530 super
MT-530 super
32 controllers
6.1 FOR A ROBUST ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION, FOLLOW THE RECONMMEDATIONS BELOW:
Search for Instruments Edit Converter
General Information
CONV32 3.0
USB converter
Conectado
Name
Type
Status
Converter Informations
Servidor Local
Administrador 0
SITRAD - 1.3.4
Management Configurations Reports Defrosts and Events
!
Servidor Local
Servidor de Demonstração
Filter items...
List of devices
CONV32 3.0
247
a
1
Search address range
1
Search by address:
Selected converter: CONV32 3.0
Search
Instrument
Address
Back
Search for Instruments
Servidor Local
Administrador 0
SITRAD - 1.3.4
Management Configurations Reports Degelos e Eventos
!
Servidor Local
Servidor de Demonstração
Filter items...
List of devices
CONV32 3.0
Search for Instruments
Interrupt
Instrument: not found
Address: 7 of 247
Searching for instruments please wait.

- Use one of the following arragements to create a well-defined path;
6.2 RECOMMENDED TOPOLOGIES
CORRECT
MT-530 super MT-530 super
Lining
MT-530 super MT-530 super
Maximum 2 meters
Lining
- Size networks with maximum length of 1000 meters between the interface and the last controller;
- Connect a 120 ohm termination resistor between terminals A and B at the end of the line when using a cable with a length greater than 100m.
MT-530 super
Maximum cable length = 1000m
MT-530 super MT-530 super
- Avoid creating long network branches.
6.3 NON-RECOMMENDED TOPOLOGIES
MT-530 super MT-530 super
MT-530 super
MT-530 super
MT-530 super MT-530 super
MT-530 super
INCORRECT
x
It is used to interconnect more than one controller to the interface. The wires must be connected as follows: Terminal A of the controller connected to Terminal A of the connection block, which in turn
must be connected to Terminal A of the interface. Repeat the procedure for Terminals B and , with being the cable mesh. The terminal of the connection block must be connected to the respective
terminals of each controller.
6.4 CONNECTION BLOCK FOR SERIAL COMMUNICATION
*Sold separately

- Do not ground independent controllers.
- Ground the cable shield at one point only, preferably near the interface.
6.5 IMPORTANT
According to chapters of NBR 5410 standard:
1. Install surge protectors on the power line.
2. Serial communication sensor cables can be installed together but not in the same conduit where power supply and load drive cables are installed.
Power grid
Sitrad network
Distance >10cm
MT-530 super
MT-530 super
MT-530 super
MT-530 MT-530 MT-530
super super super
7. ANNEXES - REFERENCE IMAGES
Top view
85,7mm
85,7mm
Rear view
37,1mm
85,7mm
91,1mm
8.1 FASTENING WITH SCREWS
8.1.1 - To attach the interface next to the monitor or the wall, use the Vesa fastening system
with a 75mm dimension. The screw used must be: M4 cylindrical head (slotted or Philips) at
least 8mm long.
8. INTERFACE INSTALLATION
8.1.2 - After positioning the interface, push down to secure it.
8.2 FASTENING BY DIN RAIL
8.2.1 - To attach the interface to a DIN rail, place the interface according to the picture and
insert the top.
CORRECT
INCORRECT
x

7.2.2 - Then, insert the bottom and check that the lock is blocked.
8.2.3 - To remove the interface from the DIN rail, use a screwdriver that is compatible with the
size of the lock as a lever.
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
Packaging:
Materials used in the packaging of Full Gauge products are 100% recycable.
Be sure to dispose of using specialized recycling facilities.
Product:
The components used in Full Gauge controllers may be recycled and reused if
disassembled by specialized companies.
Disposal:
Do not incinerate or dispose of the controllers that reached the end of their service life in
household waste. Check the legislation in your region regarding the disposal of the
product. In the event of doubt, please contact Full Gauge Controls.
WARRANTY - FULL GAUGE CONTROLS
EXCEPTIONS TO WARRANTY
INVALIDATION OF WARRANTY
USE OF WARRANTY
Copyright 2018
9. WARRANTY
Products manufactured by Full Gauge Controls as of May 2005 have a ten (10) - year
warranty directly with the factory and one (1) year before the reseller network, counted as of the date of
consigned sale as stated on the invoice. After this said year before the reseller network, the warranty
shall continue to be executed if the instrument is sent directly to Full Gauge Controls. The products are
warranted in case of defects in the workmanship, making them unsuitable or inadequate for the
intended applications. The warranty is limited to maintenance of instruments manufactured by Full
Gauge Controls, disregarding other kinds of expenses, such as indemnity for damages caused to
other equipment.
The warranty does not cover expenses incurred for freight and/or insurance for sending the
products with signs of defect or malfunctioning to the provider of Technical Support Services. The
following events are also excluded from warranty: natural wear and tear of parts, external damages
caused by falls or inadequate packaging of products.
The product warranty shall automatically lose validity if:
-The instructions for use and assembly contained in the technical description and the
installation procedures described in Standard NBR5410 are not followed;
-The product is submitted to conditions beyond the limits specified in its technical
description;
-The product is violated or repaired by a person not integrating the technical team of Full
Gauge Controls;
-The damages are due to a fall, blow and/or impact, water damage, overload and/or
atmospheric discharge.
To use the warranty, the customer should send the adequately packaged product, along
with the respective invoice to Full Gauge Controls. The customer will bear the freight cost for sending of
the products. Also, as much information as possible with regard to the defect verified should be sent in
order to facilitate the analysis, testing and performance of the service.
Those processes and any product maintenance shall only be performed by the Technical
Support Services of Full Gauge Controls, at the Company headquarters - Rua Júlio de Castilhos, 250 -
ZIP Code 92120-030 - Canoas - Rio Grande do Sul - Brazil
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