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SfAR-1M-4DO
User Manual
Expansion Module - 4 Digital Outputs
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Revision History................................................................................................................................3
2 Safety Rules.............................................................................................................................. 4
3 Module Features..................................................................................................................... 5
3.1 Purpose and Description of the Module ...................................................................................5
3.2 Technical Specification ...................................................................................................................5
3.3 Dimensions .......................................................................................................................................6
4 Communication....................................................................................................................... 7
4.1 Grounding and Shielding...............................................................................................................7
4.2 Network Termination......................................................................................................................7
4.3 Communication Settings................................................................................................................8
4.3.1 Default Settings..........................................................................................................................8
4.4 Watchdog...........................................................................................................................................9
5 Indicators................................................................................................................................ 10
6 Connections........................................................................................................................... 11
6.1 Block Diagram ............................................................................................................................... 11
6.2 Power Supply Connection .......................................................................................................... 11
6.2.1 DC Power Connection ........................................................................................................... 11
6.2.2 AC Power Connection............................................................................................................ 12
6.3 Communication Bus Connection.............................................................................................. 12
6.4 Connection of Digital Output..................................................................................................... 12
7 Modules Registers................................................................................................................ 13
7.1 Registered Access......................................................................................................................... 13
7.2 Bit Access........................................................................................................................................ 14
8 Configuration Software ....................................................................................................... 15

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1 Introduction
Thank you for choosing our product.
This manual will help you with proper handling and operating of the device.
The information included in this manual have been prepared with utmost care by our
professionals and serve as a description of the product without incurring any liability for
the purposes of commercial law. This information does not discharge you from the
liability of your own judgement and verification.
We reserve the right to change product specifications without notice.
Please read the instructions carefully and follow the recommendations concluded
therein.
1.1 Revision History
Rev. Date Description
3.1 25 May 2022 Rebranded
Table 1. Revision history
WARNING!
Failure to follow instructions can result in equipment damage or impede the use of
the hardware or software.

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2 Safety Rules
Improper wiring of the product can damage it and lead to other hazards. Make sure
that the product has been correctly wired before turning the power on.
Before wiring or removing/mounting the product, make sure to turn the power off.
Failure to do so might cause an electric shock.
Do not touch electrically charged parts such as power terminals. Doing so might cause
an electric shock.
Do not disassemble the product. Doing so might cause an electric shock or faulty
operation.
Use the product only within the operating ranges recommended in the specification
(temperature, humidity, voltage, shock, mounting direction, atmosphere, etc.). Failure
to do so might cause a fire or faulty operation.
Firmly tighten the wires to the terminal. Failure to do so might cause a fire.
Avoid installing the product in close proximity to high-power electrical devices and
cables, inductive loads, and switching devices. Proximity of such objects may cause an
uncontrolled interference, resulting in an instable operation of the product.
Proper arrangement of the power and signal cabling affects the operation of the entire
control system. Avoid laying the power and signal wiring in parallel cable trays. It can
cause interferences in monitored and control signals.
It is recommended to power controllers/modules with AC/DC power suppliers. They
provide better and more stable insulation for devices compared to AC/AC transformer
systems, which transmit disturbances and transient phenomena like surges and bursts
to devices. They also isolate products from inductive phenomena from other
transformers and loads.
Power supply systems for the product should be protected by external devices limiting
overvoltage and effects of lightning discharges.
Avoid powering the product and its controlled/monitored devices, especially high
power and inductive loads, from a single power source. Powering devices from a single
power source causes a risk of introducing disturbances from the loads to the control
devices.
If an AC/AC transformer is used to supply control devices, it is strongly recommended
to use a maximum 100 VA Class 2 transformer to avoid unwanted inductive effects,
which are dangerous for devices.
Long monitoring and control lines may cause loops in connection with the shared
power supply, causing disturbances in the operation of devices, including external
communication. It is recommended to use galvanic separators.
To protect signal and communication lines against external electromagnetic
interferences, use properly grounded shielded cables and ferrite beads.
Switching the digital output relays of large (exceeding specification) inductive loads can
cause interference pulses to the electronics installed inside the product. Therefore, it
is recommended to use external relays/contactors, etc. to switch such loads. The use
of controllers with triac outputs also limits similar overvoltage phenomena.
Many cases of disturbances and overvoltage in control systems are generated by
switched, inductive loads supplied by alternating mains voltage (AC 120/230 V). If they
do not have appropriate built-in noise reduction circuits, it is recommended to use
external circuits such as snubbers, varistors, or protection diodes to limit these effects.

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3 Module Features
3.1 Purpose and Description of the Module
The SfAR-1M-4DO module is an innovative device that provides a simple and cost-
effective extension of the number of outputs in popular PLCs.
This module is connected to the RS485 bus with a twisted-pair wire. Communication is via
Modbus RTU or Modbus ASCII. The use of 32-bit ARM core processor provides fast
processing and quick communication. The baud rate is configurable from 2400 to
115200.
The module is designed for mounting on a DIN rail in accordance with DINEN5002.
The module is equipped with a set of LEDs to indicate the status of inputs and outputs
which is useful for diagnostic purposes and helping to find errors.
Module configuration is done via USB by using a dedicated computer program. It also
allows for changing the parameters using the Modbus protocol.
3.2 Technical Specification
Power Supply Voltage 10-38 V DC; 10-28 V AC
Power consumption (with active
Modbus transmission, all outputs
on)
1 W at 24 V DC
2 VA at 24 V AC
Digital Outputs No. of outputs 4
Max. voltage 55 V
Max .current 250 mA
Output type PNP
Isolation 1500 Vrms
Temperature Work -20°C to +65°C
Storage -40°C to +85°C
Connectors Power supply 3 pin
Communication 3 pin
Outputs 2 x 3 pin
Configuration mini USB
Size Height 90 mm
Length 56.4 mm

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Width 17.5 mm
Interface RS485 Up to 128 devices
Table 2. Technical specification
3.3 Dimensions
The appearance and dimensions of the module are shown below. The module is
mounted directly to the rail in the DIN industry standard.
Figure 1. Dimensions

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4 Communication
4.1 Grounding and Shielding
In most cases, I/O modules will be installed in an enclosure along with the other devices,
which generate electromagnetic radiation. Relays, contactors, transformers, motor
invertors, etc., are examples of such devices. Radiation can induce electrical noise into
both power and signal lines, as well as direct radiation into the module. Whether or not
the SfAR modules are immune to such effects, the interferences must be suppressed at
their source if possible to ensure the proper functioning of the entire system.
Appropriate grounding, shielding and other protective steps should be taken at the
installation stage to prevent these effects. It is recommended to at least follow the rules
below:
line power cables must be routed with spatial separation from signal and data
transmission cables;
analog and digital signal cables should also be separated;
it is recommended to use shielded cables for analog signals, cable shields should not
be interrupted by intermediate terminals;
the shielding should be earthed directly after the cable enters the cabinet.
It is recommended to install interference suppressors when switching inductive loads
(e.g., coils of contactors, relays, solenoid valves). RC snubbers or varistors are suitable for
AC voltage and freewheeling diodes for DC voltage loads. The suppressing elements must
be connected as close to the coil as possible.
4.2 Network Termination
Transmission line effects often present problems for data communication networks.
These problems include reflections and signal attenuation. To eliminate the presence of
reflections of signal from the end of the cable, the cable must be terminated at both ends
with a resistor across the line adequate to its characteristic impedance. Both ends must
be terminated since the propagation is bidirectional. In case of an RS485 twisted pair
cable, this termination is typically 120 Ω.
Types of Modbus Functions
There are 4 types of Modbus functions supported by the SfAR modules.
Type Beginning Address Variable Access Modbus Command
1 00001 Digital Outputs Bit
Read/write
1, 5, 15
2 10001 Digital Inputs Bit
Read
2
3 30001 Input Registers Registered
Read
3
4 40001 Output Registers Registered
Read/write
4, 6, 16
Table 3. Types of Modbus functions supported by the module

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4.3 Communication Settings
The data stored in the module's memory is given in the 16-bit registers. The access to
registers is via Modbus RTU or Modbus ASCII.
4.3.1 Default Settings
Parameter Name Value
Address 1
Baud rate 19200
Parity No
Data bits 8
Stop bits 1
Reply delay [ms] 0
Modbus type RTU
Table 4. Default settings
Configuration Registers
Modbus Address Decimal Address Hex Address Name Values
40003 2 0x02 Baud Rate 0 – 2400
1 – 4800
2 – 9600
3 – 19200
4 – 38400
5 – 57600
6 – 115200
other – value * 10
40005 4 0x04 Parity 0 – none
1 – odd
2 – even
3 – always 0
4 – always 1
40004 3 0x03 Stop Bits 1 – one stop bit
2 – two stop bits
40004 3 0x03 Data Bits 7 – 7 data bits
8 – 8 data bits
40006 5 0x05 Response Delay Time in ms
40007 6 0x06 Modbus Mode 0 – RTU
1 – ASCII
Table 5. Configuration registers

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4.4 Watchdog
This 16-bits register specifies the time in milliseconds to watchdog reset. If the module
does not receive any valid message within that time, all digital and analog outputs will be
set to the default state.
This feature is useful if there is an interruption in data transmission and for security
reasons. Output states must be set to the appropriate state in order to reassure the
safety of persons or property.
The default value is 0 milliseconds, which means the watchdog function is disabled.

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5 Indicators
Figure 2. Indicators
Indicator Description
ON The LED indicates that the module is correctly powered
TX The LED lights up when the unit received the correct packet and sends
the answer
DO1, 2, 3, 4 The LED indicates that the output is on
Table 6. Description of indicators

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6 Connections
6.1 Block Diagram
Figure 3. Block diagram
6.2 Power Supply Connection
6.2.1 DC Power Connection
Figure 4. DC power connection

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6.2.2 AC Power Connection
Figure 5. AC power connection
6.3 Communication Bus Connection
Figure 6. Communication bus connection
6.4 Connection of Digital Output
Figure 7. Connection of digital output

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7 Modules Registers
7.1 Registered Access
Modbus
Address
Decimal
Address
Hex
Address
Register Name Access Description
30001 0 0x00 Version/Type Read Version and type of the
device
30002 1 0x01 Address Read Module address
40003 2 0x02 Baud Rate Read/write RS485 baud rate
40004 3 0x03 Stop Bits & Data Bits Read/write No. of stop bits & data
bits
40005 4 0x04 Parity Read/write Parity bit
40006 5 0x05 Response Delay Read/write Response delay in ms
40007 6 0x06 Modbus Mode Read/write Modbus mode (ASCII
or RTU)
40009 8 0x08 Watchdog Read/write Watchdog
40013 12 0x0C Default Output State Read/write Default output state
(after power on or
watchdog reset)
40033 32 0x20 Received Packets LSR
(Least Significant
Register)
Read/write No. of received packets
40034 33 0x21 Received Packets MSR
(Most Significant
Register)
Read/write
40035 34 0x22 Incorrect Packets LSR Read/write No. of received packets
with error
40036 35 0x23 Incorrect Packets MSR Read/write
40037 36 0x24 Sent Packets LSR Read/write No. of sent packets
40038 37 0x25 Sent Packets MSR Read/write
40052 51 0x33 Outputs Read/write Output state
Table 7. Registered access

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7.2 Bit Access
Modbus
Address
Dec Address Hex
Address
Register Name Access Description
193 192 0x0C0 Default State of
Output 1
Read/write Default state of
output 1
194 193 0x0C1 Default State of
Output2
Read/write Default state of
output 2
195 194 0x0C2 Default State of
Output3
Read/write Default state of
output 3
196 195 0x0C3 Default State of
Output4
Read/write Default state of
output 4
817 816 0x330 Output 1 Read/write Output 1 state
818 817 0x331 Output 2 Read/write Output 2 state
819 818 0x332 Output 3 Read/write Output 3 state
820 819 0x333 Output 4 Read/write Output 4 state
Table 8. Bit access

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8 Configuration Software
The SfAR Configurator is the type of software, which is designed to set the communication
module registers over Modbus network as well as to read and write the current value of
other registers of the module. It is a convenient way to test the system as well as to
observe real-time changes in the registers.
Communication with the module is via the USB cable. The module does not require any
drivers.
Figure 8. PC connection
The SfAR Configurator is a universal software, where it is possible to configure all available
modules.

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Figure 9. The SfAR Configurator