Full Gauge TCP-485 User manual

SERIAL CONVERTER / ETHERNET
TCP-485
Ver.04
WARNING
THROUGH CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT, FULL GAUGE CONTROLS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO
CHANGE THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL AT ANY TIME, WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
Operating temperature 0 to 50ºC / 32 to 122ºF
Operating humidity 10 to 90% UR (without condensation)
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5. INSTALLATION AND OPERATION (DHCP MODE - DEFAULT
CONFIGURATION)
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Converter power External power supply 5.1 Vdc / 2A
Number of instruments supported per
converter in the RS-485 network
Ethernet speed 10Mbps
Product dimensions 91,0 x 91,1 x 37,1 mm (WxHxP)
Connections
Power supply provided with the converter Input - 100-240Vac (50/60Hz)
Output -5.1Vdc / 2A
1. DESCRIPTION
2. APPLICATIONS
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The Serial/ Ethernet converter TCP-485 allows interconnecting Full Gauge controllers with the
supervisory software Sitrad through an Ethernet data network using the TCP/IP communication standard.
Currently, many companies have the Ethernet cabling ready in their facilities. With the TCP-485
converter, you can use the cabling already installed, making it unnecessary to create a new cabling for the
RS-485 network of the controllers.
The system consists of an Ethernet/RS-485 converter connected to the Ethernet network (be it by internet,
intranet, or directly to the computer) and Sitrad, which makes a direct TCP/IP connection to the Ethernet/
RS-485 converter, allowing communication with the controllers connected to it.
The converter transforms the RS-485 electrical standard used by the controllers into the TCP/IP
communications protocol used in the interconnection of computer networks.
- Facilities without conditions to install new cabling, and with an Ethernet structure already in place.
- Centralize data collection from multiple remote locations onto one server without needing a computer
dedicated to each remote location.
NOTE: The TCP-485 converter is designed to work specifically with Full Gauge Controls instruments.
Connect interface terminals A,B and with the respective A,B and terminals on connecting blocks and
instruments;
With the TCP-485 powered on, use an Ethernet cable to connect it to a router (switch) in the RJ-45
connectors according to the picture.
-Connection type RJ-45 for connections to a PC using
the twisted-pair cable supplied along with the converter;
- One insulated RS-485 port to connect up to 32
instruments without the need of termination;
- Direct 80 cm Ethernet cable ( no crossover) supplied
along with the converted.
4. WIRING DIAGRAM
LED Power - Power
indication LED
R S - 4 8 5 n e t w o r k
transmission indication LED
R S - 4 8 5 n e t w o r k
reception indication LED
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
If the ‘’LAN’’ LED indicator in the RJ-45 connector does not light up upon connecting
the TCP-485 converter directly to the network adapter of the computer, you may
possibly need to use a crossover cable ( not supplied by Full Gauge) or connect the
computer and the converter via a HUB or a Switch.
STANDARD OPERATING MODE:
The factory’s default operation of TCP-485 is DHCP Mode. See item 7 - Restoring the
default settings of the converter/ Changing IP Mode to switch the operation Mode.
IMPORTANT:
For a correct and robust installation of the RS-485 network, see item 9 -
Interconnecting the controllers and TCP-485.
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Supervisory
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Serial Ethernet
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L E D S t a t u s -
Connect ion sta tus
indication LED
Reset key
Converter power
TCP-485
RJ45 Router
Controller
Source
RS-485
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Communication network
with RS-485 instruments
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BEFORE THE INSTALLATION OF THE CONVERTER, WE RECOMMEND READING THE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL IN FULL TO PREVENT POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT.
PRODUCT INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS:
Before performing any procedure on this instrument, disconnect it from the power grid;
Ensure that it 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 eletromagnetic disturbances, such as :
motors, contactors, relays, electrovalves, etc.;
AUTHORIZED SERVICES:
The installation and maintenance of the product must be performed only by qualified personnel;
ACCESSORIES
Use only Full Gauge Controls original accessories.
If you have any questions, please contact our technical support

Step 1: After the TCP-485 is configured, run Sitrad. Select the server where the converter is configured from the
list on the left hand side and click on ‘’Add Converter’’ on the right hand side.
Step 2: At this stage, you can choose the option you want. As an example, we will use ‘’Automatic search’’ option.
Step 4: Click on ‘’Select’’ to register the new converter. Check that everything is okay in the configurations and click
‘’Save’’. After saving, the converter will appear in the list on the left hand side.
Step 3: The TCP-485 default name should show up. If not, the ‘’Refresh’’ button starts a new search for the
converter in the network.
TCP-485-WIFI-LOG
Step 6: On this screen, you can automatically search all instruments that are in the network RS-485, or manually
enter the network address of each controller, as shown in the figure below.
Step 5: To register the instruments that are in the RS-485 network of the new converter, select the new converter
from the list on the left and click ‘’Search Instruments’’ on the right hand side
5.2 SITRAD 4.13
Download the compatible version from: http://www.sitrad.com
Step 1 : With the TCP configured, run Sitrad, click ‘’Configuration’’ and then ‘’Options’’.
Step 2 : t the option ‘’Use Ethernet communication’’. Then click on ‘’Configure Ethernet’’ button Selec
below.
Step 3 : Click on ‘’New converter’’button.
Step 4 : Choose the desired option. As an example, we will use the option ‘’Scan the network’’.
Download the compatible version from: http://www.sitrad.com
5.1. SITRAD PRO
5.1.1 Register converter

7. RESTORING THE DEFAULT SETTINGS OF THE CONVERTER
/ CHANGING IP MODE
6. NETWORK CONFIGURATION IN STATIC IP MODE
There are two ways to restore the default settings depending on the IP Mode:
In order to restore the default configurations of the converter, you must hold down the reset button in the
panel for five seconds. After that, all front LEDs must light up, indicating that the values have been restored.
After releasing the buttonm the converter will reboot with the factory default values.
In order to restore the default settings of the converter and change the IP mode to static, you must hold down
the reset button for 10 seconds until the front LEDs flash rapidly. After releasing the button, the converter will
reboot with the factory default values and the IP mode will change to static.
. INTERCONNECTING TCP-485 CONVERTER AND COMPUTER8
Figure for illustration purposes only
RJ-45
Corporate network
(intranet)
RJ-45
TCP-485
TCP-485
Keep Sitrad up-to-date through the
site: http://www.sitrad.com
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MODEMMODEM
Internet
TCP-485
RJ-45
Sitrad installation lesson video at:
http://www.fullgauge.com/
videos/treinamentos-sitrad
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Reset button
For direct configuration with a PC, the IP mode must be changed to static. See the step-by-step procedure
below:
Step 1 : Using a computer connected to the same network as the TCP-485 (cable or wireless)
,download the EthernetConfig program (Windows version only) from the site:
htttp:// www.sitrad.com/atualizacaoresp.asp
Step 2 : Run the EthernetConfig program and click on the ‘’Search Broadcast’’ icon. The TCP-485
connected to the network will show up after the search is done. See the image below:
Step 3 : Click on the ‘’Configuration’’ menu and then on the ‘’Network Configuration’’, box on the
following screen, change the IP Mode to static, and then click ‘’Save Changes’’.
Step 5: Once it has been located, select the TCP-485 and then click on ‘’Register converter’’ button,
select version 4 and click ‘’OK’’.
If the user has the TCP-485 configured with a fixed IP, follow the steps below to connect it to a computer:
Step 4 :
The TCP-485 converter is delivered with the following default values configured:
IP address: 192.168.2.127
Network mask : 255.255.0.0
Gateway : 0.0.0.0
Configuration port : 5005
Configuration port : 4000
If your computer is not configured to access the IP range from 192.168.2.0 to 192.168.2.255, you need to
perform a direct access to the converter to configure it with some of your computer network IP addresses.
To access the converter directly, follow the steps below:
- Connect the converter network cable directly in the computer network card. If it is a computer with an old
network card, you may possibly need to use a crossover cable, which is not provided by Full Gauge. While
doing this, your machine becomes unable to access the network or the Internet.
- Access your computer network connections.
In Windows XP, open the OS Control Panel, choose ‘’Internet and Network Connections’’, then ‘’
Sharing and Network Center’’ and then, at the menu on the left of the screen, choose ‘’Change adapter
settings’’ option.
- Right- click on the connection you are using and choose ‘’Properties’’.
- Select ‘’TCP/IP Protocol’’ or ‘’TCP/IP version 4 protocol'’. In the list as shown on the screen below:
- Click ‘’OK’’ to exit;
- Click ‘’OK’’ on the Properties screen to save the changes.
Your computer is now configured to communicate in the same TCP-485 converter network. Access your
converter through the EthernetConfig program and change the converter IP address to a valid address in
your network.
After performing the configuration in the converter, reset the properties settings of the network card back to
the correct values.
- After selecting the item, click on ‘’ Properties’’;
- In the following screen, write down the current settings so you can reset them later;
- Check ‘’Use the following IP address’’ option and configure the fields with the following values:
IP address : 192.168.2.126
Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0
Default gateway : 192.168.2.127
7.1 STANDARD RESTORE DHCP MODE
7.2 STANDARD RESTORE STATIC IP MODE

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.
. INTERCONNECTING THE CONTROLLERS AND TCP-4859
- Size networks with maximum length of 1000 meters between the Interface and the last controller.
- Do not ground independent controllers.
- Ground the cable shield at one point only, preferably near the Interface.
- 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.
- Use one of the following arrangements to create a well-defined path.
- Avoid creating long network branches.
- 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 than 2 meters between the junction box and the controller;
- Use a maximum of 32 devices connected to each Interface.
9.1 FOR A ROBUST ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION, FOLLOW THE
RECONMMEDATIONS BELOW:
9.2 RECOMMENDED TOPOLOGIES
9.3 NON-RECOMMENDED TOPOLOGIES
9.4 CONNECTION BLOCK FOR SERIAL COMMUNICATION
9.5 IMPORTANT
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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
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Maximum cable length = 1000m
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Lining
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Maximum 2 meters
Lining
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ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
Packaging:
Product:
Disposal:
WARRANTY - FULL GAUGE CONTROLS
EXCEPTIONS TO WARRANTY
INVALIDATION OF WARRANTY
USE OF WARRANTY
Copyright 2018
11. INTERFACE INSTALLATION
Top view
85,7mm
85,7mm
Rear view
91,1mm
85,7mm
37,1mm
11.1 FASTENING WITH SCREWS.
11.1.1 - 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.
11.2 FASTENING BY DIN RAIL.
11.2.1 - To attach the Interface to a DIN rail, place the Interface according to the picture and insert the top.
11.2.2 - Then, insert the bottom and check that the lock is blocked.
11.2.3 - To remove the Interface from the DIN rail, use a screwdriver that is compatible with the size of the
lock as a lever.
Materials used in the packaging of Full Gauge products are 100% recycable. Be sure to
dispose of using specialized recycling facilities.
The components used in Full Gauge controllers may be recycled and reused if
disassembled by specialized companies.
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.
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 -
CEP 92120-030 - Canoas - Rio Grande do Sul - Brazil
11.1.2 - After positioning the Interface, push it down to secure it.
10. ANNEXES - REFERENCE IMAGES