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User’s Manual
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NET Concentrator System®
Ethernet and MODBUS Interface Module
288-791-00D
November 2017

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Table of Contents
The NET Concentrator System............................................................................ 4
The EMM................................................................................................................ 7
NCS Configuration ............................................................................................. 12
NCS as MODBUS Slave...................................................................................... 33
NCS as MODBUS Master ................................................................................... 36
NCS as MODBUS Peer ....................................................................................... 39
I/O Expansion Modules...................................................................................... 47
CPM Module ............................................................................................................50
AIM Module..............................................................................................................53
TIM Module ..............................................................................................................58
DIM Module..............................................................................................................64
AOM Module............................................................................................................69
ROM Module............................................................................................................75
Installation and Maintenance ............................................................................ 87
Installations in Hazardous Locations........................................................................89
Specific Conditions of Use.......................................................................................89
Appendix ATransition from Legacy NCS Devices .......................................... 90
Appendix B MODBUS Registers ....................................................................... 92
Appendix C MODBUS Integer Support............................................................. 99
Warranty Information and Return Procedures............................................... 103

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The NET Concentrator
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Introduction
This is the user’s manual for the Moore Industries
NET Concentrator System (NCS), a modular family
that provides a link between dispersed field-mounted
process monitoring/control equipment and the control
room. The NCS can transport just a few, or hundreds,
of process signals between the field or plant floor
and your control room on a single communications
network.
The NET Concentrator System is any combination of
one or more Interface Modules with one or more I/O
modules. Each Interface Module and its I/O modules
is termed a station. A network of one or more stations
are called a system.
DCS, PLC,
or PC with
HMI/SCADA
(with NET
Concentrator
System
OPC Server)
NET
Concentrator
System
Ethernet or MODBUS RTU
Network Distributed Field Devices
Process Variable Transmitters
Temperature Sensors
Control Valves
Discrete Devices
Relays
Module
Number
POWER RS-485 ETHERNE T
READY
STATUS RX2TX2
TX1RX1RXTX
LINK
ETHERLINKRS-485
ETHERNET/MODBUS MODULE
EMM
Intro Figure 1. The NET Concentrator System connects a variety of Field Devices toYour Controller
Any combination of input and output modules may
be used within a NET Concentrator System network.
Power for two input/output modules is supplied by
the Interface Module, up to eight additional units can
be powered by adding a NET Concentrator System
Power Module (CPM). Each Interface module can
support a total of 16 I/O modules. Two CPMs would
be required to supply power to 16 modules.
About this Manual
Wherever you see a “Note”, “Caution”, or
“WARNING ” pay particular attention.
• A “Note” provides information to help you
avoid minor inconveniences during calibration,
installation, or operation of the NCS.
• A “Caution” provides information on steps to take
in avoiding procedures and practices that could risk
damage to the NCS or other equipment.
• A “WARNING ” provides information on steps to
take in avoiding procedures and practices that
could pose safety risks to personnel.

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The Interface Modules
The Interface Module is the focal unit of the NET
Concentrator System and exchanges data between
connected to I/O modules and the outside world.
It regularly scans I/O modules for process and
diagnostics data and maintains its own database for
quick access from two independent MODBUS RTU
ports, or via MODBUS/TCP. Upon power-up, the
Interface Module automatically detects all I/O modules
connected, and uploads data needed from each
module in order to begin scanning.
All Interface Modules provide various services
including the following: data logger, system time, user
account management, ISaGRAF soft PLC, etc. Some
features vary based upon the specific NCS Interface
Module.
There are a number of di󰀨erent Interface Modules
available to use with the NET Concentrator System,
some are standalone, equipped with on-board inputs,
where as others require external I/O modules. For
in-depth information regarding each of the Interface
Modules’ unique features refer to the corresponding
Interface Modules’ user’s manual.
I/O Modules
The NCS has Input and Output modules which
handle a wide range of signal input and control output
possibilities:
• Current
• Voltage
• Discrete
• Relay
• RTD
• Thermocouple
• Resistance
• Potentiometer
To accommodate changing site requirements, I/O
modules can be added or removed from an NCS
station at any time.
For more information refer to the I/O Module Section.

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NCS ConcentratorSystem
Architectures
NET Concentrator System networks are made up of
one or more stand-alone stations consisting of one
Interface Module, combined with Input and/or Output
modules. The NCS will work in both Peer-to-Host
Systems acting as a Slave or Master and in
Peer-to-Peer Systems. Each port of the Interface
Module can be congured independently to allow
multiple network architectures.
Peer-to-Host Systems
(NCS as MODBUS Slave)
Peer-to-Host systems provide a cost-e󰀨ective method
to transfer monitoring and control signals to and
from a host DCS-, PLC- or PC-based system. In
this architecture, NET Concentrator System stations
are distributed along an Ethernet (MODBUS/TCP)
or MODBUS RTU serial network. Once the data
is delivered to the host system, third-party HMI or
SCADA software packages can be used to create user
interface strategies that may include data acquisition,
alarm summary and management, data logging and
reporting, historical data collection and trending, and
supervisory control functions.
Peer-to-Host Systems
(NCS as MODBUS Master)
One or both of the MODBUS RTU ports can be
congured as MODBUS master ports. This allows the
NCS to poll other MODBUS RTU slaves with all of the
network polling functions of a typical MODBUS master.
This mode is not available on the MODBUS/TCP port.
Peer-to-Peer Systems
(NCS as MODBUS Peer)
In this architecture, NCS stations are used to
“concentrate” analog and discrete monitoring
and control signals onto a digital data link. This
dramatically reduces the cost of transmitting multiple
signals long distances by eliminating the need for
costly point-to-point wiring.
Note:
MODBUS RTU Peer-to-Peer Systems can be
configured using NCS Config software.
Peer-to-Peer Systems using the MODBUS/TCP
(Ethernet) port require ICS Triplex ISaGRAF control
software (available from Moore Industries).
Matching Pairs*—NCS Peer-to-Peer Systems are
typically comprised of NCS station pairs, with the
signals from an Input Module within a station sending
signals to an Output Module within another station
(such as one on the opposite side of the data link).
Free Channel Mapping*—Alternatively, each NCS
input/output channel in a Peer-to-Peer System can
be mapped (assigned) to any other channel within a
system.
Send One Signal to Multiple Locations*—One
channel can also be assigned to any number of other
channels should multiple identical representations
of an input or output signal be required at di󰀨erent
locations.
Peer-to-Peer mode may be used on a single port,
leaving the other free for operation in Master or Slave
mode. Using both ports for Peer-to-Peer allows a
failover mechanism to be used which provides for
network redundancy. For more information on each
mode please see the relevant sections later in this
manual.
* Ethernet Peer-to-Peer Systems are accomplished using the EMM Interface Module
combined with ICS Triplex ISaGRAF control software (available from Moore Industries).
MODBUS RTU Peer-to-Peer Systems are configured via the EMM Interface Module internal
Internet Explorer Web browser or using the Moore Industries software package called NCS
Config.

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This Section Contains the following:
EMM Interface Module
EMM Specifications
EMM Dimensions
EMM Terminal Designations
EMM
Ethernet and MODBUS Interface Module

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EMM Interface Module
The Ethernet and MODBUS Interface Module (EMM)
provides both MODBUS/TCP and RTU interfaces. It
replaces the legacy EIM and MIM Interface Modules,
combining the functionality of both EIM and MIM. It
also provides additional features such as acting as a
MODBUS master.
Simultaneous Dual MODBUS RTU and
Ethernet Communications
The Interface Module communicates data using dual
MODBUS RTU data links and standard Ethernet.
Dual MODBUS RTU Networks—When the
Interface Module uses MODBUS RTU for
communications, each of its two MODBUS ports
can be set up as a master or as a slave. The ports
can also be set up identically to provide network
redundancy. Up to 64 (32 per MODBUS port) NCS
stations and/or third-party MODBUS devices can be
distributed throughout a plant multidropped on the
dual MODBUS RS-485 data links (without repeaters).
Depending on the type of expansion I/O modules
used, a station can accommodate just a few or as
many as 128 points when using expansion I/O. With
repeaters, additional Interface Module stations and
MODBUS devices can be added to a system.
Ethernet (IEEE 802.3) Communications—The
number of Interface Module stations that can be used
on an Ethernet (MODBUS/TCP) network is limited
only by the architecture of a specic network (taking
into account the physical limitations of Ethernet).
Standard industrial Ethernet switches or hubs are
available to interconnect large numbers of Interface
Module stations. Ethernet switches also minimize
message collisions, improving determinism in the
Ethernet network.
Data Logger
A user-configurable data logger stores up to 64,000
total samples in a circular First In, First Out (FIFO)
buffer in RAM. The most recent 18,000 samples
are stored in battery-backed RAM.The data log
is accessible as a .csv file (Microsoft®Excel®
compatible) via the Ethernet interface.
I/O Modules
The EMM Interface Module integrates with any of the
NET Concentrator System’s analog, temperature,
discrete and relay I/O modules. Using just one
Interface Module with I/O modules, up to 128 signal
inputs and outputs can be transmitted long distances
on one low cost data link.
Configuration
The EMM stores web browser-based software
internally which is used to configure and retrieve
information for the NCS station. Operating parameters
can be changed over the intranet (or internet) from
any PC, with proper security password clearance. The
NCS station can also be set up using Intelligent PC
Configuration Software.
Transition from Legacy
NCS Devices
The EMM replaces the EIM (Ethernet Interface
Module) and MIM (MODBUS Interface Module). There
are a few minor differences to note which are detailed
in Appendix A.

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DCS, PLC or PC
with HMI/SCADA
(MODBUS/TCP or
OPC Compatible)
ETHERNET
NETWORK
Ethernet
Port
(10/100Base-T)
Dual, Independent
MODBUS RTU
(RS-485) Ports
Additional
EMM
Stations
Ethernet
Switch
MODBUS RTU
HOST
Module
Number
I/O Modules
Up to 16
I/O
Per NCS Station
EMM Station
(Dual MODBUS
Master Capability)
Available I/O Modules
Analog Input, Analog Output
Temperature Input
Discrete Input, Relay Output
EMM Station
EMM Station
Module
Number
EMM Station
(MODBUS Slave Device) DCS, PLC or PC
with HMI/SCADA
Third-Party MODBUS
Device or System
(MODBUS Slave Device)
Module
Number
Module
Number
Module
Number
EMM Module Figure 1. NET Concentrator System stations consist of one Interface Module combined with up to 16 Input/Output Modules

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Performance
(continued) Status and Fault
Indicators
(continued)
Data Logger
Ambient
Conditions
Weight
Communi-
cations ETHERNET
Ethernet Port:
10/100Base-T supports
speeds up to 100Mb/sec
ConnectionType:
Standard RJ-45
ProtocolType:
MODBUS/TCP
MODBUSType: Two
independently configurable
RS-485 ports (according to
EIA-485, 1993)
ProtocolType:
MODBUS RTU
Baud Rates: 1200, 2400,
4800, 9600, 19.2k, 38.4k
and 57.6k (user-selectable;
default is 9600)
Parity: Even, Odd or No
Parity (1 stop bit, fixed;
default is No Parity)
Device Address: 1-255
(Default is 1)
CharacterTimeout:
5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200 and
255 character times (user-
selectable;factory set to 1.5
character times MODBUS
RTU standard default)
Response Delay:
5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200 and
255 character times (user-
selectable;factory set to 0
delay)
Data AccessTime:
Time to detect or effect a
change in an I/O signal from
a MODBUS master polling a
EMM is the sum of 3 timing
components:
1. Network Communication
Time: Depends on network
architecture and traffic. For
a PC locally networked to a
EMM, this time is negligible
2. Scan Time: Time required
by the EMM to scan real-
time data in all I/O modules
connected to it (see Module
Scan Time specification for
each expansion I/O module
type and add times for each
I/O module connected to
the EMM)
3. Signal Response Time:
Time to convert between
physical I/O and digital
signals (see specification for
specific I/O type)
Isolation: 1000Vrms
between case, input, output,
each MODBUS port, each
discrete input channel and
power, continuous, and
will withstand a 1500Vac
dielectric strength test
for one minute (with no
breakdown). 500Vrms
between analog input
channels.
Power Supply:
20-30VDC
Power Consumption:
24VDC power input, 5W
max.(13W max. with 2 I/O
modules connected)
System:
READY: Green when ready;
Off when not ready
STATUS: Green when OK;
Red when not OK
Ethernet:
(2 LED model)
LINK/ACT:This LED
indicates transmit and
receive activity in addition to
the status of the Link.The
LED will be ON when Link
is good. It will blink when
the transmitter or receiver is
active.
SPEED: This LED is
ON when the Ethernet
connection is 100 Mb/s and
OFF when it is 10 Mb/s.
(3 LED Model)
LINK: Green LED indicates
a network link is present
RX: Flashes green in
response to data reception
TX: Flashes green
in response to data
transmission
MODBUS:
TX1: Green blinks when
Transmit activity on
MODBUS 1 occurs;
Off when no Transmit activity
on MODBUS 1;
RX1: Green blinks when
Status and
Fault
Indicators
Receive activity on
MODBUS 1 occurs; Off
when no Receive activity
on MODBUS 1; Green solid
when MODBUS 1 connection
reversed
TX2: Green blinks when
Transmit activity on MODBUS
2 occurs; Off when no
Transmit activity on MODBUS
2
RX2: Green blinks when
Receive activity on
MODBUS 2 occurs; Off
when no Receive activity
on MODBUS 2; Green solid
when MODBUS 1 connection
reversed
Records up to 64,000
time-stamped data points;
minimum sample period,
100msec; maximum sample
period, 24 hour
RealTime Clock (RTC):
±1 minute/month (when not
using SNTP to synchronize to
a network time server);
Non-volatile memory
holds time-stamped data;
measurement parameters are
software configurable; 18,000
data points stored in BBRAM
Operating Range:
-40°C to +85°C
(-40°F to +185°F)
Storage Range:
-40°C to +85°C
(-40°F to +185°F)
Relative Humidity:
0-95%, non-condensing
AmbientTemperature
Effect: 0.01% of maximum
span/°C
RFI/EMI Protection:
20V/m@80-1000MHz, 1kHz
AM when tested according to
EN61326 with errors of 0.5%
or span or less
Normal Mode: 60dB
typical@20mA peak-to-peak,
50/60Hz
612 g (21.6 oz)
Performance
EMM Specifications

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EMM Module Figure 2. EMM Dimensions
EMM Module Figure 3. EMM Terminal Layout
EMM Module Table 1. EMM Power, Ethernet, Modem and Contact Closure Connection Designations
NOTES:
1. Terminal blocks can accommodate 14-22 AWG solid wiring.
2. Your input power requirement will depend upon your unit’s conguration.
POWERRS-485 ETHERNET
ETHERNET/MODBUS MODULE
EMM
117mm
(4.62 in)
69mm
(2.74 in) 135mm
(5.34 in)
Description
Positive Input
Negative Input
Ground Terminal
MODBUS RTU Port 1
MODBUS RTU Port 2
Ethernet RJ-45 Input Connection
USB connection (reserved for future use)
Terminal
P1
P2
Ground
A1
B1
Shield 1
A2
B2
Shield 2
N/A
N/A
InputType
Power
MODBUS
Ethernet
USB
Note:
Earlier Models have a di󰀨erent DIN latch but overall
dimensions are the same and both versions are
interchangeable.
Earlier models (before 2018) have 3 Ethernet LEDs

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NCS Configuration
NET Concentrator System Conguration
This Section Contains the following:
NCS System Configuration
Configuring Ethernet Settings
Interface Module Web Server
PC Configuration Program
Configuring MODBUS Ports
Data Logger
Security
User Accounts
Configuring System Time
ISaGRAF Control Engine
Upgrading Firmware and Web pages

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NCS System Conguration
Each station in an NCS system is configured
separately. Two methods can be used to configure
the NCS Station, the rst is using Internet Explorer to
access web pages served by the Interface Module, the
second is the PC-based NCS Conguration Program.
Both conguration methods require an Ethernet
connection to the Interface Module.
Conguring Ethernet Settings
Conguring your Interface Module for your local area
network (LAN) is the rst step in this process. Our
Network Address Conguration (NAC) Client software
will help you congure the Interface Module properly.
Begin by installing the NAC Client software onto your
PC.
Installing the NAC Client
To install the software, insert the Interface Solution
Conguration Tools and Installation Manuals CD
into the CD drive of a Windows® equipped PC.
Open the CD/Conguration Software and Tools/
NCS Conguration Tools/NCS Ethernet NAC Client
Software and run the Moore NAC program, then use
the setup program to install the NAC Client. The
setup program may require you to upgrade certain
Windows®components before it will install.
Fixed Network Settings or DHCP
To use the any of the Interface Modules on a given
Ethernet network, three settings must be congured–
IP address, gateway and subnet mask. The
Interface Module comes with DHCP (Dynamic Host
Conguration Protocol) enabled, allowing the network
settings to be acquired automatically when the NCS
Station is connected to a network with a DHCP server.
If connected to a network without a DHCP server,
xed network settings must be congured in the
Interface Module.
Note:
If the Interface Module is using DHCP at start up, the
network address information displayed in the list box
is how the server is currently congured. When you
double-click to open the Edit window, the network
settings boxes are disabled. You cannot set the IP
address, subnet mask or gateway address manually
if DHCP is enabled.
Caution:
The use of DHCP introduces the possibility
of change or loss of IP address, caused
by DHCP server outages or conguration
specics, or by an untimely power outage
to the Interface Module (i.e. coincident
with DHCP lease expiration). Use of xed
network settings in the Interface Module is
recommended, and avoids these potential
problems.
To access the network settings of any Interface
Module, run the NAC Client on a PC connected to
the same network as the Interface Module or, if no
network is available, connect a cross-over cable
between the Ethernet ports of the Interface Module
and PC.
Start the NAC Client by clicking on the icon in the Start
Menu. Once the program is running, click Find All. If
more than one Interface Module is on the network, the
NAC Client will list them all. Disconnect the network
cable from the Interface Module in question, click
Find All again and determine which Interface Module
disappeared from the list.
To change the network settings for a station, double-
click on the station that you want to change. This
will open a second window where you can view and
change all network settings. Click OK when you are
nished.
The station will change the settings and respond with
a message indicating that the system will reboot in
10 seconds. If you receive an error, you may have
an incorrect setting in the network window. Note that
the new settings do not appear in the NAC utility list
window. To view the new network settings, click Find
All in the NAC utility after the system is rebooted.

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Verifying the Interface Module Station Ethernet
Connection
To test the station’s Ethernet connection, open Internet
Explorer and type the IP address of the station into the
address bar.
If security is in Closed mode, this will bring up the Log
In page. You will need to supply an account name
and password to access the web pages. If security is
in Open mode, you will be sent directly to the home
page.
Note:
The Interface Module has a default security
setup of Open; no password is required to
access any and all levels of the software.
FTP
Some conguration activities (i.e. Conguring as a
MODBUS RTU Master) require you to transfer les
via FTP. Using the command line (a DOS prompt) or
any FTP utility, simply open a FTP connection to the
station using its IP address as the site address. The
same username and passwords apply as for the web
server. However, the default Guest account does not
have FTP access so only the root account (default
password of password) can successfully connect using
FTP.

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Interface Module Web Server
The Interface Module contains its own conguration
program in the form of web pages accessible through
an embedded web server. Pages can be viewed
using Internet Explorer. The Conguration Interface is
comprised of the sections below:
1. Home Page–This page is the Interface Module
Home Page. On it, you will nd links to all the options
you will need to congure your system. For quick
reference, the top level Interface Module Status
Register fault messages are listed on the home page.
2. Process Status–This screen continuously
monitors and displays the activity of a selected I/O
module, updating its display as frequently as every
ve seconds (update rate is user-congurable
see 4. e.).
3. I/O Modules–This web page allows you to change
the settings of the di󰀨erent modules attached to the
Interface Module. For example, this screen will permit
you to change the measurement type, input range
and other measurement parameters of any internal or
external attached I/O module. Select the appropriate
module and channel, adjust the parameters, then
press Commit to transfer the conguration to the
Interface Module.
4. Interface Module–The Interface Module page
includes a number of selections that provide all the
necessary options for setting the system parameters
of the Interface Module.
Conguration Figure 1. Interface Module Home Page
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a. System Information–Lists the Interface Module
server information and displays the amount of storage
space left in the Interface Module.
b. System Status - Lists all system status
sub-registers, and provides a button to “Accept
Module Types” which is used to tell the Interface
Module the attached I/O is correct.
c. System Time–Allows you to set the Interface
Module to workstation time, manually set the time or
to congure it to use the time server.
d. Modbus–Allows you to set the Floating Point Word
Order, congure MODBUS RTU ports, reset
MODBUS Master Scheduler, display a pop-up window
for MODBUS master transfer status and indicates any
MODBUS errors. If the oating point data displayed
on your MODBUS Master appears incorrect, switch
the oating point word order.
e. Web Data Display–Allows you to adjust the rate
at which the web server updates information and the
precision (decimal place) it uses when displaying
information.
f. ISaGRAF–You may start and stop ISaGRAF
control, view status and errors, and clear retain
variables.
5. Data Logger–The Data Logger screen allows you
to congure and view the data logger of the Interface
Module. The Data Logger records information at a
selected interval from specied input channels. From
the Data Logger page, you can navigate to web pages
where you can congure the data logger, view the
data logger status or retrieve the data log.
a. Congure Data Logger–This page allows you to
congure, start, stop, and view the status of the Data
Logger. With the Data Logger stopped, the logged
data can also be downloaded to a PC.
You can retrieve and download the data log from the
Congure Data Logger Page. To retrieve the logged
data, rst click Stop to stop logging data. As long as
there is logged data and the logger is stopped, you will
see a link for Save Data Log Locally. Click this link
and follow the steps displayed in the File Download
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b. View Logger Status–Lists the number of records
logged, error status, and running state of the Data
Logger.
c. View Data Log–Displays pages of logged data.
6. Security–The Security page includes a number
of selections that provide all the necessary options
for setting the security of the Interface Module. For
more information on how to setup user accounts
and change access privileges, refer to the Interface
Module Security section of this manual.
a. Change Password–The screen where users
change their logon password.
b. Security Mode–Changes the security from Open,
where passwords are unnecessary, to Closed, where
passwords are enforced.
c. User Accounts–Enables you to set the ability
of each user to access various pages of the Interface
Module program, modify passwords, and read or write
using a FTP program.
7. Logout–Logging Out ends your session.
8. Help–Connects you to the help system.
Personal Computer
Ethernet Straight Cable
Ethernet Crossover Cable

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Connecting the EMM
Interface Module to PC
To connect to an Interface Module perform the
following steps:
1. Select the Communications drop down menu, and
click “Connect”. You may also click the “Connect” icon
from the Communications bar.
2. A popup will be shown listing all Interface Module
types, select the correct one.
3. Next, the Congure Communications screen
appears. Either enter the IP address of your Interface
Module, or select it from the list (if you have previously
entered it).
4. Select “OK” from the Attempting Connection screen
once the connection has been made.
5. Drop down the Communications menu again and
choose “Upload” (up arrow). You may also directly
click the “Upload” button from the Communications
bar. The Interface Module’s Conguration Screen will
appear.
PC Conguration Program
NCS Cong is a stand alone PC conguration
program used, via Ethernet, to congure the Interface
Module’s MODBUS settings and all I/O channels.
Some features, including the Data Logger, System
Time, and the starting and stopping of the ISaGRAF
kernel are only accessible for conguration via the
web pages. Refer to Conguring Ethernet Settings to
setup ethernet connection prior to installion of NCS
Cong conguration program.
Installing NCS Config PC
Configuration Program
Refer to Table 1 for the equipment needed.
1. Insert the Moore Industries Interface Solution
Conguration Tools CD into the CD drive of the
PC. Access the CD and open the following folders:
Conguration Software and Tools/NCS Conguration
Tools/ NCS Cong PC Conguration Software.
2. Double-click the installation program located in
the folder. Follow the prompts to correctly install the
program.
Connecting Interface Module to PC
Use an Ethernet cable to connect Interface Module to
the PC’s Ethernet port.
Refer to Table 1 for information on the necessary
equipment.
Table 1. Necessary Equipment to Configure the Interface Module
Power Supply 24Vdc, ±10%
Device Specifications
Personal Computer
Ethernet Straight Cable
Ethernet Crossover Cable
Microsoft Windows based PC;16Mb free RAM; 20MB free disk
space on hard drive; Microsoft Windows XP,7 or 10; and 1 serial
port or USB port (with optional cable)
(LAN Switch must be used along with straight Ethernet cable)
Use crossover cable when to connect directly to PC.Used for Serial Cable Connection
NCS Config PC Configuration Program successfully installed to the hard drive.
P/N: 750-75E05-01
Moore Industries
Interface Solution Configuration
Tools and Installation Manuals CD

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Conguration
After clicking the “Interface Module Settings” button, or
selecting the “conguration” item from the device tree
the Interface Module Settings Screen will appear.
Station Identication
This group of controls identies the station by name,
rmware version and serial number. The Station
Name is a text description of the device, it is the same
string set by the NAC Client.
Note:
Wherever an invalid value is entered in a text box, the
invalid data will turn red as a visual indication of the
illegal entry.
MODBUS Settings
The controls in the lower portion of the screen are
used to congure the MODBUS settings. Refer to the
MODBUS Conguration section for more information.
Configuration Figure 2. Interface Module Settings Screen

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Process Data
To monitor process data, click “Monitor Process Data”
from the device tree or the main Interface
Module screen. The screen in Conguration Figure 3
(below) appears. Screen setup is detailed below.
Monitor Process Data
Check this box in order to monitor a system‘s process
variables and status.
Update Rate (seconds)
The dropdown menu allows you to select how often
your screen is updated.
Data Precision (digits right of decimal)
Choose the amount of resolution you want in the
displayed data by selecting the value from the
dropdown menu.
Status
Indicates the present status of your system.
Last Update
Indicates the last time that information was posted and
updated to your screen.
Configuration Figure 3. Process Data Screen
Navigating the PC Program
The following information applies to all modules
connected to the Interface Module. It details
instructions for maneuvering through the conguration
program.
Channel Selection
There are various methods for selecting a device
channel for conguration, you may use any of the
following:
- Open the module itself in the device tree by
clicking the “+”.
- In the device tree, double-click the desired
device to open it up and expose the channels.
- Highlight the module itself in the device tree.
In the right-hand pane, buttons will appear for
each channel in the selected module. Select
the channel you wish to congure.
Note:
After conguring the channel for trimming or custom
curve, be sure to download the channel item itself to
properly enable the feature.
Settings
When enabling Trimming or Custom Curve settings in
a channel, check the appropriate box in the right-hand
pane. Open the channel from the device tree and
then open the enabled setting. Proceed in conguring
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Adding and Removing Modules
Right-clicking is an important function in station
conguration and in the addition or placement of
modules within the device tree.
To Add a Module
1. Ensure that the station is o󰀪ine. Highlight the
core device of the station to which the module is
to be added.
2. Right-click and select the “Add Module” pop-
up menu item. Select the desired module type.
You may also select the Edit dropdown menu and
click “Add Module”.
Note:
When placing or replacing a module in your system
configuration, you must “Disconnect” from the
Communications drop down menu and cycle down
power before disconnecting or reconnecting to your
system. Once you have placed your desired
modules, you may reconnect and repeat the
steps in “Connecting to the Network”.
3. The selected module type with default
module/channel conguration will be added to the
last module position in the station.
4. You may upload the conguration present in
the module or modify the conguration to your
requirements and download the conguration to
your system.
To Delete a Module
1. Ensure that the station is o󰀪ine.
2. Right-click the module you want to delete and
select “Delete” in the pop-up menu.
You may also select the Edit dropdown menu and
click “Delete”.
Saving Your Conguration
When saving your system conguration, you must
save with a “.xml” le extension.
Device Tree Indicators
You will notice di󰀨erent colored indicator lights in the
device tree. These are meant to indicate the status
of connected modules. For a guide to the meaning of
di󰀨erent colors, open the Help dropdown menu and
select “Tree Indicators Legend”.
Log
At the bottom of the NCS Conguration Software
screen is a log that indicates system messages and
operations. You may clear the log at any time by right-
clicking and selecting “Clear”.
To Add a New Interface Module
To add another Interface Module into your system,
select the File dropdown menu, highlight “New”
click “Interface Module” and select the correct
type of module. Clicking the “New” icon in the
Communications bar will prompt a pop-up window
allowing you to select the appropriate Interface
Module of your choice.
You may also right-click any empty area within the
device tree and select “New”, “Interface Module” and
then select the correct type of module.