nVent RAYCHEM NGC-40 DEMO UNIT User manual

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NGC-40 DEMO UNIT
USER MANUAL
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CONTENTS
 Standard Setup Using RS- Communications................................................................................................................ 
1.1Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................................................................1
1.2NGC-40 Demo Power Entry ............................................................................................................................................................................3
1.3How to determine the USB COMM Port Number ....................................................................................................................................... 4
 Navigating the Menus.......................................................................................................................................................
2.1Introduction........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
2.2Navigation Buttons .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3Menu Maps........................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Section – Loading NGC- Modules using TOUCH  software.................................................................................................. 
3.1Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
3.2Selecting and Configuring the TOUCH 1500 COMM Port ...................................................................................................................... 10
3.3Scanning NGC-40 Modules...........................................................................................................................................................................11
 NGC--BRIDGE Module Configuration .......................................................................................................................... 
4.1Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.2Configuring the NGC-40-BRIDGE Module.................................................................................................................................................. 13
 NGC--HTC/HTCModule, Configuring and Monitoring ............................................................................................... 
5.1Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
5.2Basic Configuration........................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
5.3Monitoring the NGC-40-HTC/HTC3Module .............................................................................................................................................20
 NGC--IO Module, Configuring and Monitoring.............................................................................................................
6.1Introduction......................................................................................................................................................................................................25
6.2Configuring the NGC-40-IO module............................................................................................................................................................25
6.3Monitoring the NGC-40-IO module .............................................................................................................................................................27
 NGC--SLIM Module, Configuring and Monitoring .......................................................................................................
7.1Demo Mode Configuration Process............................................................................................................................................................30
7.2Configuring the NGC-40-SLIM module....................................................................................................................................................... 31
7.3Monitoring the NGC-40-SLIM module........................................................................................................................................................36
 Demo Information ..........................................................................................................................................
Introduction............................................................................................................................................................................................................38
NGC-40-BRIDGE Module .....................................................................................................................................................................................38
NGC-40-HTC/HTC3Module................................................................................................................................................................................39
NGC-40-IO Module................................................................................................................................................................................................39
NGC-40-PTM Module...........................................................................................................................................................................................39
NGC-40-SLIM (used in European countries only)...........................................................................................................................................39
NGC-40 Demo........................................................................................................................................................................................................39
Temperatures......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
Ground-Fault Currents.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
Line Currents.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
Digital Input ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 41
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STANDARD SETUP USING RS- COMMUNICATIONS
1.1 Introduction
For demonstrating the nVent RAYCHEM NGC-40 capabilities, the NGC-40 demo unit requires to communicate with TOUCH 1500 software
running on a TOUCH 1500 touch screen display or on your pc or laptop.
The NGC-40 demo uses the RS-232 port from the NGC-40-BRIDGE module to communicate with TOUCH 1500 software. The NGC-40
demo ships from the factory with one RJ-11 to 9pin D-Sub female cable and one USB to RS-232 serial cable. There are two methods for
interfacing the NGC-40 demo to a computer.
Method 1: Computer has RS-232 port
If your computer has a 9pin D-Sub male connector, then you can connect directly to the PC using the RJ-11 to 9pin D-Sub female cable.
RS-232 port
RJ-11 to 9pin D-Sub female
cable used to connect the
NGC-40 to your computer

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Method 2: Computer does not have a RS-232 port
Most computers today do not have an RS-232 port, therefore you must use a USB port.
If using the USB to RS-232 cable supplied with the demo, you must first install the necessary drivers to your computer. Included in the
packaging of the USB cable is a disk with the drivers. Follow the directions on the disk to load the USB drivers (May need admin rights
from IT).
The figures below show the two cables.
RJ-11 to 9pin D-Sub
female cable
USB to RS-232
serial cable.
RJ-11 to 9pin D-Sub female
cable mating with the USB
to RS-232 serial cable
You must follow the instructions in Section .to determine the USB COMM port numbers.

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1.2 NGC-40 Demo Power Entry
The NGC-40 demo can be powered either by 120 Vac or 230 Vac. On the side of the demo is the power entry connection. The demos are
configured at the factory for either 120 Vac in or 230 Vac input prior to shipping. Always refer to yellow label next to the ON/OFF switch
for the proper voltage.
120 Vac Demo Unit
230 Vac Demo Unit
The illustration below shows the 230 Vac demo. Typically the demos that are configured for 230 Vac input will be used in countries other
than North America. Notice that the AC plug has been removed. Since this version of the demo can be used in many different countries it
is up to the personnel in that country to install the proper AC plug.
AC Plug removed at the
factory prior to shipping.
ON/OFF Circuit
Breaker Switch
and power entry.
AC Power cord
for voltages
100-120 Vac

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1.3 How to determine the USB COMM Port Number
During the installation of the driver software for the USB to RS-232 converter, A COMM port number will be assigned. This COMM port
number should be selected in the TOUCH 1500 software when using the USB to RS-232 convert. See 3.2Selecting and Configuring the
TOUCH 1500 COMM Port.
The following steps will help you determine which COMM port has been assign to the USB to RS-232 converter.
Step – Insert the USB end of the USB to RS-232 cable to any available port on your PC, leave the other end of the cable open.
Step – On the task bar from your PC select the START button (lower left hand corner) then select MY COMPUTER.
Step – From the System Tasks menu select View System Information as shown.
USB port from
computer
Click on VIEW SYSTEM
INFORMATION

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Step – The following screen will appear. Click on the Hardware tab.
Step – Click on the Device Manager tab.

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Step – Select Ports (COM & LPT). You will now see the COMM port that your PC has selected for the USB cable. In this example
COM 3has been selected.
Step – You will need to enter this com port into the TOUCH 1500 software.
Step – Record the COM port number_______ for future reference.

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NAVIGATING THE MENUS
2.1 Introduction
The first screen that appears once you start the program is shown below. From this screen you can access the Circuit List and Alarm
List. The screen below is the Circuit List. This list will only show the NGC-40-HTC and NGC-40-HTC3modules and some circuit status
information.
2.2 Navigation Buttons
The RAYCHEM TOUCH 1500 software Main screen has several functional areas. The screen below is the Circuit List
Main Pull Down Menus
Circuit Staus List
Circuit View List Filter
Circuit List View of HTC
and HTC3Modules
Software Version Communication Status Current Date and Time

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Below is a Menu Map of the FILE and SYSTEM buttons shown at the top of the screen. The information you learn in this section will help
you navigate through the menus and become more proficient in configuring and monitoring circuits.
Functional Screen Area Functionality
File
Backup Database Allows the User to backup the database onto a memory stick
Restore Database Allows the User to enter the backup database via a memory stick into the TOUCH 1500 program.
Export Event Log Allows the User to export the Event Log onto a memory stick
Exit Exit the program to Windows Desktop
System
Device Manager Allows the User to load or remove the modules, (HTC, HTC3and I//O modules) from the database,
configure each module, and set the modules online or offline.
User Level Allows the User to set the password for each of the four security levels
Group Allows the User to assign a name to a group of circuits that can be used in the “Filter by Group” in
theCircuit List.
Load Shedding Allows the User to set up the load shedding module (ADAM Relay module) for Load Shedding.
Communications Allows the user to set up the Field Communication ports: Com1(RS-232) or Com 3(RS-485) from
theTOUCH 1500 to the NGC-40-BRIDGE Module.
Preferences Allows the User to select language, units (°F or °C), number of minutes before reset to the default
security level and bring you back to the Circuit List screen and update time/date.

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2.3 Menu Maps
The following menu structure shows you menus used whether you select Circuit List or Device Manager:

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SECTION – LOADING NGC- MODULES USING TOUCH  SOFTWARE
3.1 Introduction
You must have the TOUCH 1500 software and Microsoft SQL Server Compact 3.5Service Pack 2installed on your PC before continuing
with this section. You may need Admin rights to install this program.
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Step – Start the TOUCH 1500 software. You should see the following screen:
Step – Go to the System | Communication | Field Port window. The below screen will appear:
Step – Click on the DOWN ARROW for the COM Port field to expose the COM PORTS. You must choose COMM 1, as this document
describes it, or COM 1as the software describes it, if using the RS-232 port on the PC. If using a PC there may even be a COM (COMM)
2for RS-232. Or, if using the USB to RS-232 cable one must choose the COM (COMM) port found in section 1.3.
Step – There are no other parameters that need to be changed. Click on the OK button to enter the COM PORT.

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3.3 Scanning NGC-40 Modules
Step – Click on the SYSTEM | DEVICE MANAGER tab
Step – The screen below will appear:
Step – Click on the SCAN for DEVICES tab. The screen below will appear. The NGC-40-BRIDGE module has been set to Modbus
address 1at the factory. Change the ‘To Modbus Address” from 247 to 2by clicking on the box with 247 shown.
A numeric keypad will appear that will allow you to enter a new Modbus address number.
Step – Click on the Start Scan button. The following screen will appear showing that TOUCH 1500 software is now scanning the
modules in the NGC-40 DEMO. At the end of the SCAN click on the OK button to add modules.

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Step – At the end of the scan, the TOUCH 1500 software will display the modules that are connected to the NGC-40-BRIDGE.
Theinformation shown on the right hand side is the CANbus ID’s, type of module, alarms and the modules that have been installed.
Information regarding the NGC-40-BRIDGE is shown on the left hand side.
Step – Click on the "Device List" tab. The screen below will appear. This screen shows all the modules that were scanned along with
their tag name.
You only need to do this one time unless you change COMM ports on your PC or you add additional modules.
Step – Exit the program by clicking on the FILE button in the upper left hand corner.

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NGC--BRIDGE MODULE CONFIGURATION
4.1 Introduction
Before you proceed with this section you must first complete Sections 2and 3. There are only two parameters that you can configure for
the NGC-40-BRIDGE module using the TOUCH 1500 software. They are:
Tag – this parameter will allow you to give the NGC-40-BRIDGE a specific name that would relate to the product line that the module is
used.
Device Reset Alarm – the default for this parameter is enabled. When enabled, the NGC-40-Bridge will send an alarm when it has been
reset from a power cycle or it's reset button has been pressed.
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Step – Go to the Device List screen and select the NGC-40-BRIDGE module by clicking anywhere on the Bridge line. The screen below
will appear:
The modules shown in the list above are the modules that were detected during the network scan. If your NGC-40-DEMO has a SLIM
(European product only), then it would also appear in this screen.
Step – Click on the Config button. The following screen should be shown:

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Step – Change the default tag name.
Under the Bridge Tag heading, click anywhere within the white area and the keyboard will appear.
Use the keyboard to change the tag name. Once you enter the name click on the OK button.
 you can use your keyboard from your computer.
Step – Enable the Device Reset Alarm.
Check the Enable box under the Bridge Alarm heading.
Step – Saving your changes.
Now that you have made several changes to the Bridge you need to click on the Apply button before exiting this screen. If you do not click
on the Apply button and you exit this screen, a message will appear and ask if you want to save the changes.
Step – Next and Back buttons
The Next button will sequence through the communication and miscellaneous menus. The Back button will allow you to go back one
menu. These two buttons will be shown on all menus when configuring NGC-40-IO, HTC, HTC3and NGC-40-SLIM modules.
Step – Navigate back to the Device List menu and confirm that the new tag name is shown

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NGC--HTC/HTCMODULE, CONFIGURING AND MONITORING
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The NGC-40-HTC Module provides one temperature sensor input, one multi-purpose dry-contact input, one form-C alarm output relay,
contactor relay output and one SSR output. These inputs and outputs may be used in combination with other NGC-40 modules to provide
flexible measurement, control, and alarming configurations. This section will discuss both NGC-40-HTC and NGC-40-HTC3. Configure and
monitor screens are the same with the exception of the line current measurements. This will be illustrated during the configuration and
monitoring of the electrical parameters.
This section will instruct you how to:
• Configure the module as a stand alone device for controlling and monitoring temperatures.
• How to setup for HI and LO temperature alarm conditions.
• How to setup the electrical measurements used to monitor the line current and ground fault current.
• How to monitor the NGC-40-HTC/HTC3module.
NGC-40-HTC/HTC3 Module NGC-40-HTC NGC-40-HTC3
The pictures above show the front of the NGC-40-HTC module. Both the NGC-40-HTC and NGC-40-HTC3use the same user interface
and LED indicators. The face of the module has three push button switches. These switches will allow you to test the ground fault, reset
alarms and perform a heater test by turning ON the output briefly. The LED indicators are also useful for determining the status of the
module such as alarm conditions when they occur. The difference between NGC-40-HTC and NGC-40-HTC3are the number of current
transformers used to monitor line current. The NGC-40-HTC is single phase and the NGC-40-HTC3is three phase.

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In this section of the manual, the steps for configuring one heat-tracing circuit are presented. Please follow the configuration steps of this
circuit, as an example to get acquainted with the NGC-40 configuration.
Step – Start the TOUCH 1500 software. The first screen that appears upon starting the program is the Circuit List.
The NGC-40 DEMO has two NGC-40-HTC’s and one NGC-40-HTC3module. This Section will focus on the NGC-40-
HTC module for both configuring and monitoring.
Step – Selecting a module from the Circuit List
Select one of the NGC-40-HTC modules shown in the list above. Clicking on one of the NGC-40-HTC’s shown in the Circuit List will drop
down the buttons for Overview, Alarms and Hide.
Step – Overview
Click on the Overview Button, the following screen will appear. The overview screen shows the status of the NGC-40-HTC controller.
HTC3will show the current for
Line 1, Line 2and Line 3.

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Step – Config Button
Click on the Config button. The screen below will appear. This screen has the Basic Settings for Temperature, Electrical and Device
Information. The first screen that appears is Temperature.
Step – Temperature -General Settings – Tag Name
The General section allows you to enter a new Tag name and configure Control Temperature settings. To enter a tag name click where the
tag name is shown. This will open the keyboard for entering the new tag name.
• Enter a new tag name
Step – Temperature – Basic Settings – Control Temperature
• Click on the Control Setpoint field. A numeric keypad will open allowing you to change the setpoint.
• Enter in a new setpoint of 90°C.
• The High Alarm is disabled by default. Enable the high alarm by checking this box.
• Change the High Alarm to 110°C.
• Change the Low Alarm to 50°C.
• Click on the Apply button to save these changes.
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ifthese changes are to be saved.

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Step – Basic Settings – Control Modes
Click on the Control Modes button in the Basic Settings menu and the screen below will appear. Click on the down arrow to view Switch
Control Modes.
This screen will allow you to select the Output Switch type either SSR (solid state relay) or EMR (electro mechanical relay), Switch control
mode and deadband. The default is EMR with ON/OFF control with a deadband of 3. If you select PASC as your Switch Control Mode then
the shaded areas will allow you to change setup parameters.
• Change the deadband from 3to 2
• For this exercise use the default settings for the Output Switch Type and Switch Control Mode.
• Click on the BACK button to return to the Temperature screen.
Step – Basic Settings – Local RTD (TS1)
Click on the Local RTD (TS1) button in the Basic Settings menu and the screen below will appear.
The local temperature sensor (TS1) is the RTD that is connected directly to the NGC-40-HTC. If the “TSI Usage” is “Control Only” or
“Control with High Limit Cut-Out”, the high and low alarm settings in Step 6are used. If the “TSI Usage” is “Monitoring Only” or “Monitoring
Only with High Limit Cut-Out”, then the high and low alarm settings above are activated and will be used instead.