HRW BACnet HPE8884BN User manual

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HPE8884BN Network I/O Expansion Unit, BACnet MS/TP
FW4.02
28 point network point expansion unit for BACnet MS/TP networks. The large I/O count enables remote
monitoring and control of numerous points at a similar location by one of more master controllers over
the BACnet network.
Universal inputs may be locally scaled and tagged according to engineering units, calibrated and/or
filtered to adjust for cabling or sensor characteristics. Digital inputs and UI’s may be configured as pulse
counters. Digital outputs may have short-cycle timers set.
Typical Applications
 Digital/analogue inputs such as alarms, operation statuses, high/low level, water & air flow
proving, environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity or pressure, and other
auxiliary contacts.
 Digital/analogue outputs for switching of fans, pumps, lighting or remote status indication, and
modulating control of actuators, speed or load controllers and remote analogue gauges.
 Universal inputs and digital inputs may be used as counting inputs for metering of energy and
volume and instantaneous load calculation at the Master controller
Feature Summary
 8 Digital Inputs (DI n/o or n/c, flip/flop, pulse-counting up to 10Hz)
 8 Digital Outputs (DO) with power-up presetting & short-cycle timers
 8 Universal Inputs (UI - user configurable analogue [AI] or digital [DI n/o or n/c], flip/flop, pulse-
counting up to 10Hz)
 4 Analogue Outputs (AO) with power up presetting
 RJ11 connected room sensor options (UI1 & UI2 via screw terminals or RJ11 socket)
 UI’s user definable for non-standard sensors, active or passive from 1kΩ
 Connected sensors may be calibrated and filtered by way of the UI configuration
 Isolated, 256 node (1/8th load), RS485 network driver
 Communication speeds from 2400 baud up to 76800 baud
 System-wide unique device addressing
 BACnet application services; Single-Read, Multiple-Read, Single-Write, Who Is, I Am, Who
Has, I Have
 BACnet priority array
 LED indication of the On/Off status of DI and DO points for fast visual status verification
 Dynamic LED indication of AO status
 Sequential flashing of DI LED’s as ‘Watchdog’
 Automatic communication resumption after a power loss
 PC configuration by text file download using FUNCPROG or by direct parameter settings entry
 Upload text file data for retrieving lost application settings, for re-use in other controllers

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OPERATION OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................................................3
BACNET OBJECT INSTANCES ..........................................................................................................................3
BACNET PRIORITY ARRAY ...............................................................................................................................4
FUNCTION BLOCK OBJECTS & SUB-PARAMETERS ..................................................................................5
TERMINAL MODE ................................................................................................................................................6
HYPERTERMINAL SETTINGS ...................................................................................................................................6
Additional Settings............................................................................................................................................7
Connecting at 76800 Baud Rate.......................................................................................................................7
Saving HyperTerminal Settings........................................................................................................................7
Changing Baud Rate.........................................................................................................................................7
BREAK IN TO TERMINAL MODE ..............................................................................................................................8
ADMINISTRATION COMMANDS ...............................................................................................................................9
DISPLAY NAVIGATION ......................................................................................................................................... 10
SUMMARY SCREEN SETTING ................................................................................................................................ 10
MANUAL OVERRIDE / RELEASE............................................................................................................................ 10
OPERATIONAL DISPLAYS ............................................................................................................................... 11
USER SUMMARY SCREEN ..................................................................................................................................... 11
DOWNLOAD TEXT FILE ........................................................................................................................................ 12
‘MAIN’ PHYSICAL I/O DISPLAY ........................................................................................................................... 13
POINT LIST DISPLAY ............................................................................................................................................ 13
RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULT ..................................................................................................................... 14
UPLOAD TEXT FILE ........................................................................................................................................... 14
LINEARISATION TABLE ................................................................................................................................... 16
FACTORY DEFAULT SENSOR TYPES ..................................................................................................................... 16
ACTIVE SENSOR SCALINGS .................................................................................................................................. 16
PASSIVE SENSOR DEFINITION ............................................................................................................................... 17
RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULT .............................................................................................................................. 17
INSTALLATION & COMMISSIONING ........................................................................................................... 18
CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................................................... 19
DIMENSIONS ........................................................................................................................................................ 20
TECHNICAL DATA ............................................................................................................................................. 20
ORDERING INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................. 21
HPE8884BN ........................................................................................................................................................ 21
ACCESSORIES ....................................................................................................................................................... 21
OTHER HP_BN SERIES DEVICES .......................................................................................................................... 21
UI CONFIGURATION REQUEST FORM ................................................................................................................... 22
DOCUMENT UPDATE HISTORY ..................................................................................................................... 23

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Operation Overview
The inputs and outputs are numerically represented as a Function Block ‘Object’. The object is a
function block’s output value. Depending on the purpose of a function block the object may have a
range of sub-parameters available for defining the block’s function and the operational features &
limitations of the function.
In this document the term ‘Objects’ will mainly be used in the context of BACnet networks but will
otherwise be referred to as a ‘point’ or ‘points’ when discussing specific control applications.
The process of setting up function blocks and connecting function blocks to form an application uses
simple text lines therefore it is not necessary to learn a complex programming language. The settings
may be manually typed in to the device or, using the FUNCPROG 141101 programming tool which
provides a visual representation of each block, an application text file may be created, saved and
downloaded to the device as a complete group of settings. Earlier versions of FuncProg may be used
but the latest feature settings will not be directly available in those earlier versions.
The ability to make single setting changes directly at the device makes for easy debugging and
commissioning.
The function blocks comprise:
 Physical I/O for connection of input switches, sensors and output control devices
 Network settings
In all cases points may be manually overridden for testing & commissioning purposes or for service
override. In respect of BACnet priority arrays manual overrides are Priority 9 (factory default = Null /
internal program control = 16).
Connection to the device for programming and service is via a terminal program such as HyperTerminal
(recommended). While on-line to the device it is possible to view point statuses and where applicable,
any dependent or influencing point’s connections. Statuses are updated live to the terminal screen
every 10 seconds or manually refreshed any time by pressing the enter key.
In additional to the predefined point displays a user-defined display is available for a customised point
summary related to an application. The user display may contain up to 32 lines of user text with or
without dynamic points included.
BACnet Object Instances
A total of 28 function blocks exist in the device. Most objects may be Binary or Analogue, and may be
seen as an Input, an Output or a Value.
 A physical digital input has a Binary Input (BI) instance by default but if configured as a pulse
counter then its object instance would be Analogue Input (AI).
 A physical digital output is a BO (Binary Output) by default but if programmed for PWM control,
which has a control value of 0…100%, then it is seen as an AV (Analogue Value).
Using DO1 as an example:
Description: Physical digital output
Object #: 9
Object Instance when binary DO: BO9 or BV9
Object Instance when PWM function: AV9

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The common reference in all cases is the object # therefore during device Object Discovery over the
network the option of Input, Output or Value is decided based on the programmed application use of the
object in question.
BACnet Priority Array
The BACnet protocol utilises a Priority Array for each object to enable various network devices to take
control of a device’s object based on the level of need. Priority 16 is the least significant level and may
be considered normal ‘Auto’ operating level. Priority 1 is the highest control level, generally used for
emergency control under fire condition or similar events.
In respect of this device:
 The objects are null priority by default
 Manual commands via terminal mode operate at priority level 9
 Release of a manual results in an object reverting to next lowest and still valid priority level
 Commands from the network to DO and AO are remembered after a power reset if priority
1…8

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Function Block Objects & Sub-Parameters
The following is an overview of the function block features and options. For in-depth description of
function choices and their use please also download or request the separate FUNCPROG Application
Tool document.
Function Block Object Para # Description Selection Options
Digital Input 1…8 1…8
x00=
x01=
x02=
Input type
Output OR
Output AND
6 - Pulse counting, 7 - Digital, 14 - n/c, 15
- Toggle on/off
Object #
Object #
Digital Output 1…8 9…16
(x)x06=
(x)x07=
(x)x08=
Minimum ON time (sec)
Minimum OFF time (sec)
Maximum Run time (sec)
0…255
0…255
0…1000
Universal Input 1…8 17…24
xx00= Sensor type
0 - 100k NTC (-10…90°C) [Ctc]
1 - Ni1000 (-10…90°C) [Cni]
2 - 0-10Vdc (0…100%) [%V1]
3 - 4…20mA (0…100%) [%mA]
4 - PT1000 (-10…90°C) [Cpt]
5 - 10k NTC (-10…90°C) [Ctx]
6 - Pulse counter [P]
7 - Digital [D]
8 - % (0-100%) [%]
9 - Seconds [Sec]
14 - Digital normally-closed [DNC]
15 - Toggle on/off [D T]
xx01=
Input calibration - Offsets the
measured value up to 10% of the
sensor range
Any value within +/-10% of the sensor
range
xx02=
Filter incoming sensor measurement
when the connected sensor is
unstable
0 - Minimum (factory default)
1…9 - User setting where 9 represents
the maximum filtering sample time
For unstable sensors then a setting of 1
or 2 will typically be enough filtering to
result in a stable measurement
xx03=
xx04=
Output OR*
Output AND*
Object #
Object #
Analogue Output 1…4 25…28
* Digital 1 = 1000 (100%) when applied to these analogue logic functions. Analogue values will act as a
Output Minimum when applied to an Output OR and Output Maximum when applied to an Output AND.

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Terminal Mode
The HPECOM serial data cable is used for terminal mode between the device and a PC running a
terminal program. HyperTerminal is recommended. A USB port <> Serial comm port (DB9) converter
may be required if the PC being used does not include a Com 1 serial port.
HyperTerminal Settings
For successful communication between HyperTerminal and the device, initial Properties setup of
HyperTerminal should be as per the screen prints below.
‘Connect to’ Comm Configuration: ‘Settings’ General:
‘Settings’ ASCII Setup:
9600

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Additional Settings
Some PC platforms may need keyboard response adjustment for initial Terminal Mode success. These
settings may be done via the PC Control Panel >> Keyboard Settings:
 Fastest Repeat rate
 Shortest Delay time
 Fastest Cursor Blink rate
Connecting at 76800 Baud Rate
Because HyperTerminal does not support 76800 baud then after setting to 76800 the device baud rate
will remain at 9600 baud for HyperTerminal communication and switch to 76800 after Writing the new
baud rate and eXiting terminal mode.
To allow later terminal communication a device set with 76800 baud will operate at 9600 baud for the
first 5 seconds after a power-up. If no attempt to connect the terminal at 9600 baud is made within 5
seconds of a power-up then the device will automatically switch to 76800 for normal network operation.
Saving HyperTerminal Settings
For ease of connection it is recommended to save the HyperTerminal setup for each baud rate you may
wish to use with an easily recognised configuration name. For example:
 HPECOM 24 (2400)
 HPECOM 48 (4800)
 HPECOM 96 (9600)
 HPECOM 19.2 (19200)
 HPECOM 38.4 (38400)
 HPECOM 57.6 (57600)
Changing Baud Rate
After changing to a new baud rate the controller will not start running at the new baud rate until the
change has been Written (W). If setting a new baud rate via text file application download the new baud
rate will be applied immediately the download is completed (auto-Write).
In either case, after the Write action, you will need to reconnect the terminal program at the new baud
rate if you wish to continue the terminal session.

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Break in to Terminal Mode
When HyperTerminal is running and the HPECOM cable is connected to the device the initial terminal
screen will be receiving an ASCII character dump which is the BACnet transmission from the device.
The ASCII dump will appear differently with different device address setting and if HyperTerminal baud
rate is different to the baud rate set in the device. Below is an illustration of how the ASCII dump will
look for a device at default settings; address 98 and 9600 baud.
To break in to terminal mode set Caps Lock on and hold the ‘T’ character key continuously
(TTTTTTT…). After five (5) T’s have been sent to the device it will switch to terminal mode. At this point
the BACnet activity on the network will be halted and the device will display the default user screen.

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Administration Commands
Function Enter Result Options / Comments
Start
communication TTTTT(TTT…) Display of configuration and I/O status
With the Caps Lock on, hold the T key down
until the screen updates with HPE data. It is
not necessary to press the enter key to start
communication.
Download text
file DE Make ready for file path Menu: Transfer > Send textfile > file
Upload text file UE
All settings are uploaded to
the terminal for archive or
re-use
HyperTerminal: Start a Capture Text
procedure before invoking UE then stop the
Capture after Upload complete.
Indigo you may simply copy the text on the
terminal screen to a text file.
Reset to
Factory Default FD=1 Reset to ex-factory settings FD will be displayed in the top line of the I/O
summary screen after reset
Set node
address (MAC)
98=1…98,
100…127,
128…247
Network node number is
assigned
Example: 98=25
1…98 / 100…127 the device will be a ‘token
passing master’
128… 247 the device will become a network
slave after power reset
Set system
Device Instance DI=0…4194303 Unique Device Instance is assigned
Example: DI=401025 (building 4, network 1,
node 25)
Set baud rate 99=… Network comms speed is
set
2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600,
76800 Example: 99=9600
After Writing new comm. speed it will be
necessary to reconnect with Terminal at the
new comm. speed to continue the terminal
session!
Set Maximum
Master address MM=1…127
Highest Master device
address on the network is
registered
Next address searching limited to MM
address
Set Sys.
Vendor ID
(SysVid)
SV=0…255 System vendor specific
features may be available
SV=0 applies generic BACnet operation. If
an entered ID is not implemented then the
generic operation will be applied
Zero the Reset
counters
95=0, 96=0,
97=0
Each Reset counter is
zeroed
Factory diagnostics
Resets = <95> <96> <97>
Rx timeout, Tx timeout, Hardware reset
Write values as
default W Changes written. Always do this after making changes that you wish to be permanent
Exit
communication X
Communication with
HyperTerminal no longer
active
Auto X after 240sec without key entry. After
eXit unplug the HPECOM cable to allow
network communication to take place

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Display Navigation
Function Enter Result Options / Comments
Display Control
Commands
M Display I/O summary screen M
P Display Point status list
Enter P or P1 to display the first 21 Objects. Enter
Pxx (where ‘xx’ is a point #) to display any other
point and the following 20 points
S Return to User Summary display S
SS Screen Static Disable 10 sec live update
SL Screen Live Enable 10 sec live update
SLLD Screen Line Logic Display Enable/Disable display of object numbers and
screen line numbers in the summary display
Summary Screen Setting
Function Line Method Result Options / Comments
Summary Display
Lines & dynamic point
setting
SL1…32 SL(x)x=abc… Assign Screen Line text as information or in
relation to SP1…32
Alpha/numeric, 40
characters max.
SP1…32 SP(x)x=nnn Assign Screen Point dynamic point value Object #
SLL1…32 SLL(x)x=nnn
Assign Screen Line Logic point who’s value
>0 will cause the related screen line to appear
at the top of the display (alarm state for
instance)
Object #
Manual Override / Release
Values that have been manually set will be indicted in HyperTerminal by an M tag next to the displayed
value. The BACnet priority level = 9
Manualled physical inputs (points 1…8 & 17…24) will revert to ‘Auto’ after being Released or after a
power reset. Physical outputs will retain the Manual setting after a power reset if the Manual state is
Written (W) before being released, thereby making the Manual state the power-up default state.
Function Enter Result Options / Comments
Manual a
Digital Object #=1, 0 Digital on or off
1=On
0=Off
Example: 37=1
Manual an
Analogue Object #=0…n 0…100% block output
Block range 0….max
Example: 25=50 (AO1 50% output
/ 5Vdc output)
Release
Manual
overrides back
to ‘Auto’ *
R
R=1…112
Inputs will return to auto state/value.
Other points will remain at manualled
state/value until power reset or
commanded
Example 1: R
All overrides are cleared
Example 2: R=9
DO1 (point 9) only return to Auto
Reset pulse
accumulator
100…800=6
1700…2400=6
DI or UI with pulse accumulator
config. (UI or DI setting 6) is reset to
zero
Example: 800=6

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Operational Displays
User Summary Screen
After breaking in to terminal mode the user defined point summary screen appears. This screen may be
programmed by the user to provide a dynamic listing of point values specific to the application running
in the device. Below is the factory default summary screen.
By entering SLLD (Screen Line Logic Display) the text line numbers, the point numbers relating to the
dynamic points assigned to each line and any SLL (Screen Line Logic) links are displayed.
On line 12 you can see a text entry that will not be seen when SLLD is off but will appear at the top of
the screen when the point set for SLL12 is high, in this case point 1 (Digital Input 1). Enter SLLD again
to revert to normal display mode. Below is the appearance of this hidden line when SLLD is off and DI1
is high.
You may use SLL settings for alarm or warning text that will only appear when the assigned point has a
value >0.

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Download Text File
Enter DE (Download Eprom) and you will see ‘Ready’ bottom-left of the screen. Now go to the Transfer
menu item in HyperTerminal, select Send Text File, then open the path to the text file, created in the
FuncProg tool, which you want to download.
The ‘Ready’ state is active for 20 seconds. If the text file location on your PC has a long path to find it
the ‘Ready’ state may time out. It is recommend that you save the application text files in a folder on
your PC Desktop to locate them in a time efficient manner.
After the text file has downloaded you will briefly see a check of the number of lines expected versus
the number of lines received. If the two values are equal ‘Restarting…’ will be displayed at which point
the new configuration is written to non-volatile memory automatically.
Below is an example showing a selection of utilised objects included in the summary screen with user
object descriptions for easy identification of each objects’ use
 Column 1 = Screen Line number (enter SLLD to toggle this column display on or off)
 Column 2 = User point description or general information text
 Column 3 = Point number of the displayed dynamic value (enter SLLD to toggle on or off)
 Column 4 = The dynamic point value
 Column 5 = Units related to the dynamic point value (as configured in the linearization table)

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‘Main’ Physical I/O Display
By entering M (Main) we can view the physical I/O summary status in the next illustration. In this
example points 9 & 10 (DO1 & DO2) have Max. Run time of 1000 seconds set to reduce wear & tear of
the 3-point actuator when open or closed command is at 100%; after 1000 seconds the output will
electrically be switched off (logically still seen as ON) until the command value falls below 100% at
which time the Max Run timer will reset. In practice it is recommended to set the Max Run timer at 2 x
the actuator running time.
UI’s display the linearized & scaled value (including calibration offset if any), the units as set in the
linearization table and, to the right of the units, the ‘raw count’ as seen by the microprocessor prior to
linearization and scaling being applied.
Point List Display
Enter P to display the first 21 active points. The listing will include any active logic connections and, in
the case of the UI’s the present calibration offset if used.
Min. ON
time
Min. OFF
time
Max. Run
time
Time
elapsed
Time
elapsed
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Enter P22 to display the remaining points.
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Reset to Factory Default
If using a device that has previously been programmed it is recommended to reset the device to Factory
Default before reprogramming to ensure any old settings that are unwanted in the new program do not
have any influence on the new application.
To perform a Factory Default reset enter FD=1
A device set at Factory Default settings will have ‘FD’ displayed in the top line of the Main physical point
summary screen [M]).
Note: If using devices with firmware less than version 4.00 then you must download the Factory Default text file
to reset the device to Factory Default.
Upload Text File
In event that application files are lost it is possible to retrieve an application settings Text File from a
device using the UE (Upload Eeprom) command.
After entering UE the current settings in the device will be printed on to the terminal screen. With
HyperTerminal it is possible to Capture this upload:
1) Start a Capture Text from the Transfer menu of HyperTerminal
2) Enter UE
3) After the print of all settings has completed then stop the Capture
4) Locate the text file which was created during the Capture process
5) Clean up the file by deleting any lines that are not relevant setting lines
6) Count the number of lines (paste in to Excel cell A1 is a fast way to check the line count)
7) Add one more line at the bottom of the file with content 10000=nnn
a. nnn value is the number of lines previously counted + 1
b. Ensure there is one line return after the 10000=nnn line
This text file is now ready for saving as a backup or for Down Load to other devices.
Other terminal programs may have other processes for saving the uploaded text. In some cases it may
simply be a case of copying the relevant lines of the screen and pasting in to Notepad. Whatever the
process, the 10000=nnn line must be added if the file is to be used for Down Load in future.
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Universal Inputs
UI’s feature input resistor raft (hardware) and linearization table curves (software) for definition of a wide
range of sensor types so is useful for retrofit activities allowing existing sensors to be reused. The
linearization tables in the device may be customised and UI raft resistor values altered to suit other
sensors as required.
Ready-made UI rafts to suit factory default linearization table selections are available. In absence of
instruction at time of ordering (refer order form on page 25) the factory default UI raft is fitted with 0Ω
(short-circuit) in position 1 and 10kΩ in position 2; configuration as Digital/pulse Input or 10k NTC
thermistor temperature sensor. Assignment of the input as DI, pulse counter or NTC thermistor is made
by setting the relevant linearization table ‘Sensor Type’ for the input.
1. Gain Resistor
2. Biasing Resistor
3 Voltage Divider
4. Dropping Resistor
UI raft configurations are made according to the table below and by PC assignment of the relevant
Sensor Type. Factory default Sensor Type selections are highlighted.
When making own raft configurations select ¼ Watt resistors of 1% tolerance or
better.
Input
Type
Sensor Range Unit Slope Intercept Type
UI Resistance Raft (Ω)
1 2 3 4
DI On/Off 1 0 BV 0 100k Open Open
Counting 0-65536 1 1 0 AV 0 100k Open Open
AI 0-5Vdc 0-100 % 1 0 AI, AV 0 Open Open 4k7*
AI 0-10Vdc 0-100 % 1 0 AI, AV 0 Open 100k 4k7*
AI 0-20Vdc 0-100 % 1 0 AI, AV 0 Open 33k 4k7*
AI 4…20mA 0-100 % 1 0 AI, AV 0 Open Open 250
AI 100k NTC -10…90 °C 1 -10 AI, AV 0 100k Open Open
AI 20k NTC -10…90 °C 1 -10 AI, AV 0 20k Open Open
AI 10k NTC -10…90 °C 1 -10 AI, AV 0 10k Open Open
AI 8k NTC -10…90 °C 1 -10 AI, AV 0 8k Open Open
AI 3k NTC -10…90 °C 1 -10 AI, AV 0 3k Open Open
AI PT1000 -10…90 °C 1 -10 AI, AV 820k 1.1k Open Open
AI Ni-1000 -10…90 °C 1 -10 AI, AV 360k 1.2k Open Open
AI Ni-1000 -50…50 °C 1 -50 AI, AV 360k 1k Open Open
AI Ni-1000 50…150 °C 1 50 AI, AV 360k 1.5k Open Open
* Measurement with some lower impedance voltage-based sensors may top out before the full voltage
range is reached, requiring omission of the 4k7 resistor.

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Linearisation Table
The Linearisation Table provides conversion of the UI physical signal in to an engineering value for
display and control in other areas of an application. Sensor Types 0…5 may be customised to suit
different scaling for a specific active sensor type or to suit a passive sensor element that is not already
pre-programmed as a factory default.
Factory Default Sensor Types
UI Sensor
Type
Senso
r
Units Tag Scale
0 100k NTC (B25/50: 4200)
10k NTC type 2 (B25/50: 3935)
Ctc -10…90 °C
1 Nickel 1000 (PTC) Cni -10…90 °C
2 0-10Vdc (0…20mA) %V1 0…100%
3 4…20mA (2-10Vdc) %mA 0…100%
4 PT1000 (PTC, EN60751) Cpt -10…90 °C
5 10k NTC type 3 (B25/50: 3630) Ctx -10…90 °C
Enter <L> to display the default linearization table.
Active Sensor Scalings
Column 1 is the fixed reference to which all display results are based. The range of the reference
column 1 is effectively 0…1000. It is important to interpret the reference values in combination with the
intercept and scaling data at rows 12…14. Taking Sensor Type 2, 0-10Vdc, as an example:
 The microprocessor raw count range of 0…1000 relating to 0-10Vdc results in 0…100% display
because the reference column values are being decimal shifted one place to the left (row 13
column 4 = -1
 If 0-10Vdc is to be displayed directly as 0-10Vdc then we need to decimal shift -2 at row 13
column 4 and change Units display characters
o 134=-2
o 14=V (row 1 column 4)
o 24=d (row 2 column 4)
o 34=c (row 3 column 4)
Row # Column 2
(UI Sensor Type 0)
Column 7
(UI Sensor Type 5)
Column 1
(Reference)
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Column 6
Units character1
Units character2
Units character3
Intercept
Decimal shift (-2…2)
Multiplier (1…9)

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 If 0-10Vdc is to be displayed as 0…50°C then decimal shift the display reference range -2 at
row 13 column 4, multiply it by 5 at row 14 column 4 and change units characters (remove
surplus characters by entering a <space>)
134=-2
144=5
14=C (row 1 column 4)
24=<space> (row 2 column 4)
34=<space> (row 3 column 4)
 If a second 0-10Vdc sensor with different scaling is needed, say, 0…2000 PPM, then copy
default 0-10Vdc raw count data to a column who’s existing sensor data will not be used in
future. The following settings assume overwrite of the Ni1000 column 3 (Sensor Type 1)
13=P
23=P
33=M
43=0
53=150
63=300
73=450
83=600
93=750
103=900
113=1007
123=0
133=0
143=2
In the last example the display reference column range is unchanged, 0…1000, until the multiplier at
row 14 is applied (x2) resulting in a final scale for PPM of 0…2000.
Note: The value at the intercept row, 12, will have the decimal shift (row 13) and multiplier (row 14)
applied to it. Therefore, if intercept -10.0 is required and decimal shift will be -1 (x0.1) then enter -100 in
row 12 as the final result after processing with the decimal shift will be an intercept of -10.0
Using the FUNCPROG tool these settings can be generated in table form for saving as a download text
file.
Passive Sensor Definition
Non factory default passive sensors with thermistor element of 1kΩ or greater may be configured
1. Set up a UI raft with suitable resistance links fitted and plug it in to the raft socket of the UI
being used. If the sensor was 8kΩ at 25°C then 8kΩ would be fitted in link 2 of the UI raft
2. Consult the manufacturers resistance chart for the sensor being used and connect resistance
equivalent to the reference values in Column 1 (note that in the reference column 1 the
reference value 150 is considered as 15°C once the decimal shift of -1 is applied at row 13)
3. Assign an otherwise unused Sensor Type to the test UI
4. In the Main I/O display read and record the raw count value, as displayed to the right of the
units for the UI to which the test resistance is connected
5. Enter the raw count in the table at the corresponding reference value row and column;
<row#><column#>=<raw count>
6. Complete the raw count entry for all reference points
7. If an intercept other than zero (0) is applied then raw count measurements must be at reference
values shifted an equivalent amount
Reset to Factory Default
The FD=1 reset command also resets changes to the linearization tables

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Installation & Commissioning
 This is an RS485 network device designed for indoor mounting in a dry electrical panel. Ideally
it should be mounted to the panel backplane in a horizontal position (inputs on the lower side
and outputs on the upper side)
 Each 24Vac power supply transformer should have the neutral (24Vac N) connection grounded
at the electrical panel earth connection to ensure the device grounding is at the same potential
as the network master’s grounding
 Where more than one device is connected to a common transformer ensure that the 24Vac
phasing is the same to each device (‘A’ connects to ‘A’, ‘N’ connects to ‘N’ in all cases)
 If the red comms light adjacent to the RS485 terminals emits an obvious flash every time 24Vac
power is applied to the device then the micro-processor may be corrupted. The microprocessor
should be replaced
 Twisted pair shielded cable must be used for the sensors and transmitters connected to the
universal inputs (UI’s). The sensor cable shield must be grounded, at the device end only
 RS485 multi-drop cable should be used for the network connections, complete with end of line
terminating resistors (120Ω). Belden 9841 or equivalent is recommended. The recommended
cable is a low capacitance twisted pair with braid and foil screen
 The RS485 cables should be terminated directly at each device in a daisy-chain configuration,
avoiding ‘laterals’ or ‘spurs’
 The RS485 screen should be connected at the network master’s ground terminal. The incoming
and outgoing screen at each device should be continuously connected via the S terminal of the
device (note that the device’s S terminal has no electrical connection to the device, it merely
acts as a junction terminal for the purpose of screen continuity)
 The RS485 cable should avoid cable routes that run with power cables. Where the RS485
cable must cross power cables then they should cross at 90° avoiding parallel runs beside
power cables
 Prior to connection of the slave devices to the RS485 network check that no AC voltage is
present. Double check the network for short circuits between the twisted pair cores and
between the cores and the screen. Ensure continuity of the twisted pair cores and the screen
 Check the network master’s +/- terminals for correct voltages to ground (approx. 2.5Vdc) and
connect the RS485 network cable to the network master’s RS485 port
 At each device assign an individual address and the baud rate specific to the network. Write the
changes, eXit the terminal application and remove the HPECOM cable
 Verify network voltage at the RS485 connector (between +/- and ground) and connect to the
device. Communication can be verified by flashing of the red comms LED adjacent the 3
terminal RS485 connector). Frequency of comms LED flash is baud rate dependant. At higher
baud rates the LED flash may not be obvious, the LED appearing to be continuously on
 Where a network runs between buildings and zero earth potential difference between individual
panel 24Vac power supplies cannot be guaranteed, we recommend that a repeater be used to
provide isolation of the sections of the network having differing earth potential

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Connections

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Dimensions
If using HDA0002 DIN rail adapter brackets the overall depth from the gear plate to the front surface of
the device is 45.5mm
Technical Data
Inputs/Outputs
8 DI
8 DO
8 UI
4 AO
Sensor/Transmitter Wiring
Network Wiring
Comms Speed
RS485 Driver
Power Supply
Conformity & Approvals
Operating Temperature Range
Storage Temperature Range
Humidity Range
Dimensions
- Voltage-free contact closure, 1mA
- Binary DI or pulse counting up to 10Hz (pulse value saved hourly)
- 24Vac, 3A in-rush, 300mA holding max., minimum load 10mA
- DI with pulse counting up to 10 Hz (pulse value saved hourly)
- NTC/PTC (min. 1kΩ)
- 0-5Vdc, 0-10Vdc, 0-20Vdc, 0.01 Volt resolution
- 0…20Ma, 4…20mA, 0.016mA resolution (requires external
18…28Vdc loop power supply)
- 0-10Vdc, 0.04 Volt resolution, 1.5mA (min 6.6kΩ impedance)
Shielded twisted pair (shield grounded)
Belden 9841 low capacitance twisted pair for RS485 networks
(braided + foil shield, shield continuous throughout the network and
grounded at network origin)
RS485 - 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 76800 baud
Isolated 1/8th load, 256 nodes over max. 1.2km without repeater
24Vac, 50/60 Hz, max. 5VA without DO load
60VA MAX. when DO’s supplied via the device’s 24Vac terminals and
fully loaded @ max. 300mA / DO
BTL Listing 23710
UL 916
CAN/CSA C22.2 #205-M1983
FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B
EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3
0…50ºC (32…122ºF)
-5…75ºC (-40…167ºF)
10…95%rH (non-condensing)
115mm H x 226.5mm L x 34.5mm D