Microsens Smart I/O Controller Digital User manual

Quick Start Guide
Commissioning the
Smart I/O Controller Digital
V1.0.0

Quick Start Guide
Commissioning the
Smart I/O Controller Digital
2 MICROSENS GmbH & Co. KG, Kueferstr. 16, 59067 Hamm, Germany
Table of Contents
0Aim of this Quick Start Guide ................................................................................................ 2
1Mechanical Handling............................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Top Hat Rail Mounting and Unmounting .......................................................................................3
1.1.1 Mounting on Top Hat Rail ......................................................................................................3
1.1.2 Unmounting from Top Hat Rail...............................................................................................3
1.2 Mounting Tabs .........................................................................................................................4
2Connecting the Power Supply ............................................................................................... 5
2.1 Power Supply Specifications.......................................................................................................5
2.2 Grounding with PoE Supply ........................................................................................................6
2.3 Grounding with External Power Supply ........................................................................................6
3Reset the Smart I/O Controller Digital.................................................................................. 6
4Connecting the Digital Input/Output Ports ........................................................................... 7
5Understanding the Status LEDs............................................................................................. 8
6Operating the Smart I/O Controller Digital with MICROSENS Switches.................................. 8
6.1 Defining and Assigning a Function Template .................................................................................8
6.2 Pairing the Smart I/O Controller Digital and the MICROSENS Switch............................................... 10
6.3 Functional Test of the Paired Smart I/O Controller Digital ............................................................. 13
6.4 Updating the Device‟s Firmware................................................................................................ 15
7Configuring MQTT............................................................................................................... 17
7.1 Prerequisites ......................................................................................................................... 17
7.2 Using Smart Config Tool for MQTT Configuration ......................................................................... 17
7.3 Using MQTT Topics with MICROSENS Switches............................................................................ 19
Disclaimer........................................................................................................................................ 21
0Aim of this Quick Start Guide
This quick start guide will help you with
the mechanical handling of the Smart I/O Controller Digital,
connecting the power supply and commissioning the device,
reset the device,
connecting the signal cables (digital inputs and outputs),
and setting up access to the network management.
For further information see the Web Manager of the managing MICROSENS switch or visit the MICROSENS
website.

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1Mechanical Handling
The MICROSENS Smart I/O Controller Digital is ready to be attached via two different mountings:
A clamp for top hat rail mounting,
and four mounting tabs for direct attachment to wall, ceiling or any other backing equipment.
1.1 Top Hat Rail Mounting and Unmounting
On its bottom side the Smart I/O Controller Digital housing (Figure 1, Pos. 1) is equipped with a clamp for
mounting the device onto a standard top hat rail (Figure 1, Pos. 2).
Note:
Assemble the clamp to the housing if not shipped with clamp already adapted. Be sure the clamp‟s release lever
(Figure 1, Pos. 3) is pointing to the side with the Ethernet port.
1.1.1 Mounting on Top Hat Rail
1. Place the housing with the clamp‟s stationary fixture over the top hat rail (Figure 1, Pos. 4).
2. Gently press the housing (Figure 1, Pos. 5) until the clamp snaps into the top hat rail with an audible
click.
Figure 1: Top hat rail mounting
1.1.2 Unmounting from Top Hat Rail
Figure 2: Top hat rail unmounting
1. Pull the release lever (Figure 2, Pos. 1) to unlock the clamp and lift the device (Figure 2, Pos. 2) to
remove it from the top hat rail.

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1.2 Mounting Tabs
To attach the Smart I/O Controller Digital directly to a wall, ceiling or any other suitable backing equipment, use
the four mounting brackets (Figure 3, Pos 1 to 4).
Figure 3: Mounting tabs
Note:
Make sure to secure the attachment adequately when using less mounting tabs! It is not recommended to use
only one mounting tab or mounting tabs of only one side.

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2Connecting the Power Supply
The MICROSENS Smart I/O Controller Digital can be supplied by two alternative power inputs (single or joint):
PoE+ (PD) via Ethernet port (Figure 4, Pos. 1).
External 24 VDC via push clamp ports X21 and X22 (Figure 4, Pos. 2)
Figure 4: Power supply
2.1 Power Supply Specifications
Port
Signal
Meaning
X21, X22
Power In
External power input:
1x 24 VDC, two-wire cable (Figure 4, Pos. 2)
maximum internal consumption 25 W
X23, X24
Power Out
Power output:
1x 24 VDC, two-wire cable (Figure 4, Pos. 3)
maximum load 20 W
Ethernet
Ethernet uplink port:
1x 10/100Base-T, RJ-45, PoE (PD), 54 VDC (Figure 4, Pos. 1)
maximum internal consumption 25 W
Note:
Make sure to enable PoE/PoE+ PD on the powering device. For enabling PoE on MICROSENS devices please refer
to the respective documentation shipped with the device.
As soon as the external power supply is connected to the clamp ports X21 and X22 the respective “Pwr In” port
status LED lights up (Figure 4, Pos. 2) indicating the supply voltage is present. With power supply only via PoE the
“Pwr In” port status LED will not light up.
As soon as one of either PoE or external power supply is plugged in and present, the port status LED of “Pwr Out”
lights up (Figure 4, Pos. 3).

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2.2 Grounding with PoE Supply
For the installation of PoE components in corporate networks it is necessary to reference the DC supply voltage of
all devices to the same ground level. Normally this will be the positive polarity connected to ground level of
the building‟s electrical system (i.e. “earth”).
Assuming, powering of the Smart I/O Controller Digital is done via a centralised far off PoE PSE device it is
important to connect the grounding lead of the controller‟s chassis (Figure 4, Pos. 4) to the building‟s ground
potential and thus to avoid “floating ground” problems. Besides safety issues, a floating ground of the network can
cause problems if only one component accidentally or on purpose is grounded (Figure 5).
Figure 5: PoE supply with grounding
2.3 Grounding with External Power Supply
In contrast to the common use of negative polarity connected to ground level when using an external power
supply make sure to connect the positive polarity of the power supply to ground level.
3Reset the Smart I/O Controller Digital
The Smart I/O Controller Digital is equipped with a reset button next to the Ethernet port (see Figure 6).
Pressing the reset button with a pointed object for 1 second will reset the controller. During the reset operation all
LEDs will light up for approx. 1 second.
Switch
(PoE PSE) SIO
(PoE PD)
earth on
chassis earth on chassis
TP cable

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4Connecting the Digital Input/Output Ports
The Smart I/O Controller Digital is equipped with two 20-pin push clamp ports for digital input and output signals
as well as input and output voltage (wire diameter 0.1 to 1.5 mm², stranded/solid).
Figure 6: Input/output signals
The digital input/output push clamp pins have the following functions:
Port
Signal
Meaning
X1, X3,
X5, X7,
X9, X11,
X13, X15,
X17, X19
Digital In 1
…
Digital In 10
Digital input:
10x max. 24 VDC, opto-isolated (the use of 24 VDC is recommended)
The port assignments are as follows:
X1 … X19: Port voltage between 0 VDC and 24 VDC (“DI”)
X2 … X20: Ports connected to 24 VDC (“+”)
Note:
When using 24 VDC for power supply a digital input voltage above
14 VDC is detected as signal level “high”.
Note:
It is possible to use a shared 24 VDC input for multiple digital input
ports by connecting the “+” pins (even pin numbers) with wire bridges.
X2, X4,
X6, X8,
X10, X12,
X14, X16,
X18, X20
X25, X27,
X29, X31,
X33, X35,
X37, X39
Digital Out 1
…
Digital Out 8
Digital output:
8x 24 VDC, open collector (“OC”)
X26, X28,
X30, X32,
X34, X36,
X38, X40

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5Understanding the Status LEDs
The MICROSENS Smart I/O Controller Digital is equipped with status LEDs indicating the following signal states:
Port
Signal
Meaning
X1 … X20
Digital In x
Digital input:
Green: Input contact closed
Off: Input open
X21, X22
Power In
External power input:
Green: Device powered by external power supply
Off: Device unpowered or powered by PoE.
X23, X24
Power Out
Power output:
Green: Power supply active
Off: No power supply
X26 … X40
Digital Out x
Digital output:
Green: Output active (open collector pulls low)
Off: Output inactive
6Operating the Smart I/O Controller Digital with MICROSENS Switches
Note:
Using MICROSENS Smart I/O Controller Digital is possible with MICROSENS switches containing Firmware 10.7.7
and newer. IPv6 has to be enabled.
As soon as the Smart I/O Controller Digital is connected to the power supply (PoE or external supply) and to the
corporate network the controller is accessible via a MICROSENS switch containing the MICROSENS SmartDirector.
Note:
Although it is possible to operate a remote Smart I/O Controller Digital with a MICROSENS switch via the
corporate network it is strongly recommended to use a direct port to port connection between both the controller
and the switch because of using IPv6 link local addresses the network routing between the devices is not possible.
6.1 Defining and Assigning a Function Template
Before pairing the Smart I/O Controller Digital to the MICROSENS G6 switch it is recommended to define its port
functions via a template to ensure the desired effect.
Note:
After pairing the controller it is possible at all times to change the settings determined by the template.
These settings are assigned to the corresponding device on first pairing and after each apply and are stored in the
G6 firmware. So even after restart or local change the configuration retains these settings.
Using the Web Manager:
Start the web browser and enter the IP address of the respective G6 device.
Log into the Web Manager with the administrator credentials.
Select the Controller screen, then select the tab SDIOC.

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Using the Web Manager:
In the section Device.controller.smart_digital_io_config add a new table entry for the Smart I/O
Controller Digital (e.g. “SDIOC_1” as a unique name) and click on the button “+”.
Figure 7: Web Manager - Controller - SDIOC - Enter New Entry
The new controller entry is created with default values assigned to its template fields.
Enter or change the following values:
Figure 8: Web Manager - Controller - SDIOC - Name/Idle Time
Name: Identifies the device in the system as alias to the MAC or link local ipv6 address.
Din idle time: Defines the timeout in seconds for resending the status as long as no signal change
happens to a digital input port. After this time set has expired, the status of each enabled digital input
port will trigger a new status message.
Note:
The following options are identical for all 10 digital input ports. For clarity reasons only the settings for digital
input port 1 are displayed.
Note:
Make sure to use unique combinations of device name, attribute and instance number for all ports!
Figure 9: Web Manager - Controller - SDIOC - Din Mode/Attribute/Transformation
Din x mode: Enables or disables each digital input port by checking or unchecking the respective
option.
Note:
Enable the specific port to create the respective actor/sensor status.
Din x attribute: Defines the function (or an alias) which the Smart Director uses while processing the
actions caused by a status change of the specific port. The value is freely definable and can be altered
to the project‟s needs. E.g., when using motion detection on the controller changing the attribute to
“MOTION”clarifies this port is used with a motion sensor in the lighting system when configured in the
same sensor group. The use of identical attribute names for multiple ports is possible.
Note:
It is possible to assign a specific instance number to the attribute by adding the number with a “:” to
the attribute name, e.g., if a push button is connected to the digital input port “Din 1” but for whatever
reasons should be allocated to “instance 21” instead of the port‟s default instance number “1” the
equivalent attribute value could be “PUSHBUTTON:21”
Din x transformation: Enables the user to alter the value before it will be sent from the controller to
the Smart Director. By default, a status “High”on the input port is processed as string value “1”, while
a status “Low” is processed as string value “0”. E.g., with a transformation setting “0=off, 1=on” the
input port‟s value is translated into “off” or “on” before being processed by the Smart Director.

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Using the Web Manager:
Note:
The following options are identical for all 8 digital output ports. For clarity reasons only the settings for digital
output port 1 are displayed.
Note:
Make sure to use unique combinations of device name, attribute and instance number for all ports!
Figure 10: Web Manager - Controller - SDIOC - Dout Mode/Attribute/Transformation
Dout x mode: Enables or disables each digital output port by checking or unchecking the respective
option.
Note:
Enable the specific port to create the respective actor/sensor status.
Dout x attribute: Defines the function (or an alias) which the Smart Director uses while processing
the actions caused by a status change of the specific port. The value is freely definable and can be
altered to the project‟s needs. E.g., when using blind control on the controller changing the attribute to
“BLIND_UP” clarifies this port is used with a blind relay in the lighting system for opening the blind
when configured in the same actor group. The use of identical attribute names for multiple ports is
possible.
Note:
It is possible to assign a specific instance number to the attribute by adding the number with a “:” to
the attribute name, e.g., if a blind relay is connected to the digital output port “Dout 1” but for
whatever reasons should be allocated to “instance 21” instead of the port‟s default instance number
“1” the equivalent attribute value could be “BLIND_UP:21”.
Dout x transformation: Enables the user to alter textual values into appropriate digital values before
it will be sent to the Controller. E.g., if the processing result is either “UP” or “DOWN” the
transformation setting “DOWN=0, UP=1” will translate these values into specific digital values needed
by the Smart I/O Controller Digital.
Perform changes to the controller‟s configuration as needed and click on the button apply to running
configuration to save the changes to the running configuration.
6.2 Pairing the Smart I/O Controller Digital and the MICROSENS Switch
The following steps describe how to pair a Smart I/O Controller Digital via the Web Manager of a MICORSENS
switch.
Note:
For this overview primarily the use of the Web Manager is shown. Using the CLI for pairing the devices is relatively
easy because the Web Manager uses the respective CLI commands as labels for fields and sections.
Using the Web Manager:
Start the web browser and enter the IP address of the respective G6 device.
Log into the Web Manager with the administrator credentials.