User and Installation Guide
Neutron15 Remote Pulse Collector
Copyright 2017 - ionSign www.ionsign.fi 14.3.2018 –v1.2
1 General
Neutron15 is a remote pulse logger designed for collecting and reporting
pulses from varying kinds of consumption meters with a pulse output,
e.g. electricity, gas, heat or water meters. Pulses are stored locally and
can be fetched by a Modbus master device via an RS485 connection.
Default Modbus ID is 45. It can be changed with the Special Command.
2 Indicator Lights
Modbus message received successfully
Modbus message was faulty
Pulses are being received
3 Communication Parameters
4 Modbus Configuration
Supported ModBus commands:
READ_DEVICE_IDENTIFICATION
Read input
registers (16 bit)
Read holding
registers (16 bit)
Write multiple
registers (16 bit)
Input registers:
Holding registers:
'9600' = 9600 Baud, '19200' = 19200
Baud
'N' = No parity, 'E' = Even parity
'1' = 1 stop bit, '2' = 2 stop bits
'W' - Activate new parameters
5 Pulse Counter Reset *
* Must be written with one command.
6 Modbus ID Special Command
Command can be written with ID = '0' (No response) **
** Must be written with one command. Don’t use the special com-
mand if more devices use the Modbus ID in question.
7 Neutron15 Technical Specifications
Inputs: 4 pulse inputs for open collector or relay outputs of meters.
Open collector or relay output sourcing voltage 12 VDC, maximum
sourcing current 5mA.
Operating voltage: 12…24 VDC.
Current consumption 97 mA.
Size: WxHxD 105 x 90 x 52 mm (6 module wide DIN rail enclosure).
Protection class: IP20.
Operating temperature: -25 °C...+55 °C.
RH: 5 % - 95 % non-condensing.
8 Warranty
ionSign grants a warranty of two (2) years for all delivered devices and
software services. The warranty starts on the date of the delivery and it
covers material and manufacturing defects. The warranty does not cover
defects caused by improper use or installation nor does it cover defects
caused by factors out of ionSign’s control. These would be for instance
grid malfunction or service changes of network operators’ services. ion-
Sign delivers a new device to replace the defected one, without cost.
Alternatively, ionSign may repair the defected device. The defected de-
vice must be returned to ionSign, if required, at ionSign’s cost. The war-
ranty does not cover dismantling, installation, and introduction costs and
the like. ionSign warrants that the provided software essentially manage
with their designed tasks, at the time of delivery. All significant software
defects are covered by the warranty. The defects will be resolved without
unnecessary delay. The resolution may be an instruction to circumvent
the defect. If the delivery includes third party products or services, these
are only covered by the applicable warranty provided by that third party.
Title to the delivered goods transfers to the client, when the invoiced price
is paid in full. All immaterial rights related to devices and services remain
the property of ionSign. If the service was a design assignment, the client
assumes the right to use and further develop the assignment results. ion-
Sign is eligible to use the client’s name as a reference in its marketing.
ionSign is not eligible to disclose the order details without prior consent.
In case of a force majeure, preventing to act according to the purchase
agreement, the affected party will start immediate negotiations to assess
the effects of the obstacle on the scope and schedule of the purchase
agreement. ionSign appropriately backs up client’s data residing on its
servers. In spite of this, ionSign assumes no responsibility of possible
damage due to loss of data. ionSign assumes no responsibility of direct
or indirect damage to property or people, nor work or travel expenses,
caused by using its services or devices, unless due to gross negligence.
ionSign’s financial liability is always limited to the value of the delivered
goods and services, unless otherwise inflicted by the Finnish law.
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