Phoenix Contact IPCH-4X-PCL-TCP-24DC-UT User manual

User manual
Starting up and operating the
IPCH-4X-PCL-TCP-24DC-UT
ImpulseCheck module

2019-04-25
PHOENIX CONTACT GmbH & Co. KG • Flachsmarktstraße 8 • 32825 Blomberg • Germany
phoenixcontact.com
108774_en_00
Starting up and operating the IPCH-4X-PCL-TCP-24DC-UT
ImpulseCheck module
Designation Revision Order No.
IPCH-4X-PCL-TCP-24DC-UT 01 1045379
User manual
This user manual is valid for:
UM EN ImpulseCheck, Revision 00

Table of contents
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Table of contents
1 For your safety ...........................................................................................................................7
1.1 Identification of warning notes ...............................................................................7
1.2 Qualification of users .............................................................................................7
1.3 Field of application of the product..........................................................................8
1.3.1 Intended use ..........................................................................................8
1.3.2 Foreseeable misuse ...............................................................................8
1.3.3 Modifications ..........................................................................................8
1.4 Safety notes...........................................................................................................8
2 Transport and unpacking .........................................................................................................11
2.1 Transport .............................................................................................................11
2.2 Storage................................................................................................................11
2.3 Checking the delivery ..........................................................................................12
2.4 Unpacking ...........................................................................................................12
3 Description of the ImpulseCheck module .................................................................................13
3.1 General description .............................................................................................13
3.2 Licensing information on open source software...................................................14
3.3 Components of the ImpulseCheck module..........................................................15
3.3.1 Connection and operating elements ....................................................15
3.3.2 Printing .................................................................................................16
3.4 Diagnostic and status indicators ..........................................................................17
3.5 Status and configuration button ...........................................................................19
3.6 Parameterization memory....................................................................................21
3.7 Internal basic circuit diagram ...............................................................................21
3.8 Connections ........................................................................................................22
3.8.1 24 V supply connection ........................................................................22
3.8.2 Remote signaling connection from the SPD .........................................23
3.8.3 Connection of sensor cables ................................................................24
3.9 Data interfaces ....................................................................................................25
3.9.1 Ethernet ...............................................................................................25
4 Mounting and connecting hardware .........................................................................................27
4.1 Safety notes.........................................................................................................27
4.2 Mounting the ImpulseCheck module ...................................................................28
4.3 Connecting the cables .........................................................................................29
4.3.1 Sizing of the power supply ...................................................................30
4.4 Connecting the remote signaling .........................................................................31

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4.5 Connecting Ethernet............................................................................................31
4.6 Connecting sensors.............................................................................................32
4.6.1 Assignment of the sensors ...................................................................33
5 Web-based management (WBM) ............................................................................................35
5.1 Establishing a connection to the WBM ................................................................35
5.2 WBM page construction ......................................................................................36
5.3 Navigation area ...................................................................................................37
5.4 Data area.............................................................................................................38
5.4.1 “Information” page of the ImpulseCheck module ..................................38
5.4.2 ImpulseCheck module “Configuration” page ........................................42
5.4.3 ImpulseCheck module page “Firmware Update” ..................................45
6 PROFICLOUD solution “ImpulseAnalytics” ..............................................................................47
6.1 Establishing a connection to the PROFICLOUD solution
“ImpulseAnalytics” ...............................................................................................47
6.2 “ImpulseCheck devices” page .............................................................................48
6.2.1 Registering an ImpulseCheck module ..................................................49
6.2.2 Assigning an SPD ................................................................................50
6.2.3 “ImpulseCheck devices / [module name]” page ...................................53
6.3 “Account” menu ...................................................................................................60
6.3.1 “Account Settings” page .......................................................................60
6.3.2 “Members [account name]” page .........................................................61
6.3.3 “Add Account” page .............................................................................63
6.4 “Journal” menu ....................................................................................................64
6.4.1 “Journal for Account” page ...................................................................64
6.4.2 “Notifications Configuration” page ........................................................65
7 Removing hardware .................................................................................................................67
7.1 Safety notes.........................................................................................................67
7.2 Removing cables.................................................................................................67
7.3 Removing the Ethernet connector .......................................................................67
7.4 Removing the ImpulseCheck module ..................................................................68
8 After use ..................................................................................................................................69
8.1 Maintenance and servicing..................................................................................69
8.2 Device replacement.............................................................................................69
8.3 Device failure and repair......................................................................................69
8.4 Disposal...............................................................................................................70
8.5 Return for disposal...............................................................................................70

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9 Ordering data and technical data .............................................................................................71
9.1 Ordering data.......................................................................................................71
9.2 Technical data .....................................................................................................72
A Technical appendix...................................................................................................................75
A 1 Extended temperature range ...............................................................................75
B Appendix for document lists......................................................................................................76
B 1 List of figures .......................................................................................................76
B 2 List of tables ........................................................................................................78
B 3 Index....................................................................................................................79

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For your safety
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1 For your safety
Read this user manual carefully and keep it for future reference.
1.1 Identification of warning notes
1.2 Qualification of users
The use of products described in this user manual is oriented exclusively to:
– Electrically skilled persons or persons instructed by them. The users must be familiar
with the relevant safety concepts of automation technology as well as applicable stan-
dards and other regulations.
– Qualified application programmers and software engineers. The users must be familiar
with the relevant safety concepts of automation technology as well as applicable stan-
dards and other regulations.
This symbol indicates hazards that could lead to personal injury.
There are three signal words indicating the severity of a potential injury.
DANGER
Indicates a hazard with a high risk level. If this hazardous situation is not
avoided, it will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazard with a medium risk level. If this hazardous situation is not
avoided, it could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazard with a low risk level. If this hazardous situation is not avoided,
it could result in minor or moderate injury.
This symbol together with the NOTE signal word warns the reader of actions
that might cause property damage or a malfunction.
Here you will find additional information or detailed sources of information.

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1.3 Field of application of the product
1.3.1 Intended use
The ImpulseCheck module is an assistance system for collecting measured data of over-
voltage events. The collected measured data is sent to the PROFICLOUD. The measured
data is evaluated in the PROFICLOUD and the status of the connected surge protection is
displayed on the ImpulseCheck module.
The device has an IP20 protection class and is designed for use in closed control cabinets
or control boxes (junction boxes) with IP54 degree of protection or higher.
1.3.2 Foreseeable misuse
To use the ImpulseCheck module, an Internet connection is required.
• Make sure that the ImpulseCheck module has a connection to the Internet.
1.3.3 Modifications
Modifications to hardware and firmware of the device are not permitted.
Incorrect operation or modifications to the device can endanger your safety or damage the
device. Do not repair the device yourself. If the device is defective, please contact
Phoenix Contact.
1.4 Safety notes
Observe the country-specific installation, safety, and accident prevention regulations.
During startup and maintenance work, proceed in accordance with the five safety rules of
DIN EN 50110-1. In general, the rules should be observed in the order indicated below:
– Disconnect safely
– Ensure power cannot be switched on again
– Verify safe isolation from the supply
– Ground and short circuit
– Cover or safeguard adjacent live parts
Once the work is complete, perform the above steps again in reverse order.

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NOTE: Risk of unauthorized network access
Connecting devices to a network via Ethernet always entails the risk of unauthorized ac-
cess to the network.
Therefore, please check for the option of disabling active communication channels in your
application (for instance SNMP, FTP, BootP, DCP, HTTP, HTTPS, etc.) or setting pass-
words to prevent third parties from accessing the device without authorization and modi-
fying the system.
Due to its communication interfaces, the device should not be used in safety-critical ap-
plications unless additional security appliances are used.
Please take additional protective measures in accordance with the IT security require-
ments and the standards applicable to your application (e.g. virtual networks (VPN) for re-
mote maintenance access, firewalls, etc.) for protection against unauthorized network
access.
On first request, you shall release Phoenix Contact and the companies associated with
Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG, Flachsmarktstrasse 8, 32825 Blomberg in accordance
with §§15ff.AktG (German Stock Corporation Act), hereinafter collectively referred to as
“Phoenix Contact”, from all third-party claims made due to improper use.
For the protection of networks for remote maintenance via VPN, Phoenix Contact offers
the mGuard product range of security appliances, a description of which you will find in
the latest Phoenix Contact catalog (phoenixcontact.net/products).
Additional measures for protection against unauthorized network access are listed in the
AH EN INDUSTRIAL SECURITY application note. The application note can be down-
loaded at phoenixcontact.net/products.
NOTE: Electrostatic discharge
The device contains components that can be damaged or destroyed by electrostatic dis-
charge. When handling the device, observe the necessary safety precautions against
electrostatic discharge (ESD) in accordance with EN 61340-5-1 and IEC 61340-5-1.
NOTE: Electrical damage
Performing work on the ImpulseCheck module during operation can damage the device
electronics.
• Disconnect the power to the ImpulseCheck module for all work on the device.
• Make sure that the supply voltage cannot be switched on again by unauthorized per-
sons.
NOTE: Device failure
The device is designed to be powered by an external 24 V DC voltage supply. The per-
missible voltage range is from 20 V DC to 29 V DC (ripple included). If the voltage ex-
ceeds or falls below the permitted voltage range, this may lead to device failure.
NOTE: Property damage due to impermissible stress
The device has an IP20 rating (IEC 60529/EN 60529) and is thus intended for use in a
clean and dry environment. If you use the device in an environment that is outside of the
specified limits, this may cause damage to the device.
• Do not subject the device to mechanical or thermal stress that exceeds the specified
limits.

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NOTE: Device failure
The device is designed for a specific ambient temperature range (see Section 9.2, “Tech-
nical data”). If you operate, store or transport the device in ambient temperatures that are
not within the specified range, this may lead to device failure.
The device is automatically grounded (FE) when it is snapped onto a grounded
DIN rail.
There is an FE spring on the rear of the device. This spring creates the contact to the DIN
rail when the device is placed on the DIN rail.

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2 Transport and unpacking
2.1 Transport
The device is delivered in cardboard packaging.
• Only transport the device to its destination in its original packaging.
• Please note the instructions regarding handling, moisture, shock, tilt, and temperature
indicators on the packaging.
• Observe the humidity specifications and the temperature range specified for transport
(see Section 9.2, “Technical data”).
• Protect the surfaces as necessary to prevent damage.
• When transporting the equipment or storing it temporarily, make sure that the surfaces
are protected from the elements and any external influences, and that they are kept dry
and clean.
2.2 Storage
The storage location must meet the following requirements:
– Dry
– Protected from unauthorized access
– Protected from harmful environmental influences such as UV light
– Temperature range: -35°C ... +85°C
– Permissible humidity: 30% ... 95% (non-condensing)

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2.3 Checking the delivery
• Check the delivery for transport damage.
Damaged packaging is an indicator of potential damage to the device that may have oc-
curred during transport. This could result in a malfunction.
• Submit claims for any transport damage immediately, and inform Phoenix Contact or
your supplier as well as the shipping company without delay.
• Enclose photos clearly documenting the damage to the packaging and/or delivery to-
gether with your claim.
• Immediately upon delivery, check the delivery note in order to check that the contents
of the packaging are complete.
• Keep the box and packaging material in case you need to return the product.
• We strongly recommend using the original packaging to return the product.
• If the original packaging is no longer available, observe the following points:
– Observe the humidity specifications and the temperature range specified for trans-
port (see Section 9.2, “Technical data”).
– Use dehumidifying agents if necessary.
– Make sure that the packaging you select is large enough and sufficiently thick.
– Only use plastic bubble wrap sheets as filler material.
– Attach warnings to the transport packaging so that they are clearly visible.
– Please ensure that the delivery note is placed inside the package if the package is
to be shipped domestically. However, if the package is being shipped internation-
ally, the delivery note must be placed inside a delivery note pocket and attached to
the outside so that it is clearly visible.
Scope of supply ImpulseCheck module IPCH-4X-PCL-TCP-24DC-UT
2.4 Unpacking
The ImpulseCheck module is delivered in packaging, together with a package insert that
provides installation instructions.
• Please read the complete packing slip carefully before unpacking the ImpulseCheck
module.
NOTE: Electrostatic discharge
The device contains components that can be damaged or destroyed by electrostatic dis-
charge. When handling the device, observe the necessary safety precautions against
electrostatic discharge (ESD) in accordance with EN 61340-5-1 and IEC 61340-5-1.
NOTE: Property damage due to noncompliance with ESD notes
If the ESD notes are not observed during unpacking and packaging, the device may be-
come damaged.
• Observe the ESD notes during unpacking and packaging.

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3 Description of the ImpulseCheck module
3.1 General description
The ImpulseCheck module is an intelligent assistance system for surge protection in the
field of mains protection. The ImpulseCheck module allows you to measure the state of
health of every single surge protective device (in the following: SPD) via a PROFICLOUD
connection and provides new digital services.
With the ImpulseCheck module as the link between your electrical system and the
PROFICLOUD, the mapping of the status of your SPDs is available worldwide. Via the In-
ternet connection, the status in the PROFICLOUD is continuously updated and visualized
correspondingly.
The ImpulseCheck module detects overvoltage events in your system. Up to four inde-
pendently measuring sensors ascertain the measured data with a high resolution. The as-
certained measured data is buffered in the internal memory and then sent in a compressed
form directly to the PROFICLOUD via an Internet connection. All detected overvoltage
events are permanently stored, evaluated and displayed in the PROFICLOUD.
By means of the aging models of the SPDs stored in the PROFICLOUD, the status of the
SPDs is indicated directly. This way, you always have a current overview of the status of
your connected SPDs. In the PROFICLOUD, you can directly read the status (SPD fully
functional; SPD still functional; replacement recommended; SPD defective; replacement
necessary), act accordingly and take timely action (maintenance, replacement of SPDs).
In addition, the status of the SPDs is also reported back to the ImpulseCheck module. The
status is visualized on the ImpulseCheck module via the four integrated LEDs (CH1, CH2,
CH3 and CH4).
Up to four measuring sensors can be connected to the ImpulseCheck module. When con-
nected correctly, the two-position measuring sensors provide information on high-energy as
well as low-energy pulses from your system. The high-energy and low-energy pulses are
collected and evaluated separately in the ImpulseCheck module. In the PROFICLOUD,
high-energy events are recorded as surge currents, low-energy events as transient over-
voltages.
For the surge currents, the time of the respective event, the technical measured data and
the curve shape are evaluated and displayed.
For the transient overvoltages, the time of the events and the sum of all events that occurred
at the SPD are evaluated and displayed. The detection of transient overvoltage is very sen-
sitive, so that even the smallest events can be captured. The number and frequency allow
for making conclusions about the network quality in your system.
The measuring sensors (up to four) connected to the ImpulseCheck module independently
monitor the live cables directly at the SPD. In a 5-conductor system, e.g., the outer conduc-
tors (L1, L2 and L3) and the neutral conductor (N) can be monitored by means of one sensor
each. The ImpulseCheck module and the PROFICLOUD ascertain and display the resulting
current in the PE path.
For this, the hardware must be configured accordingly in the PROFICLOUD after installa-
tion. Only then will you receive a meaningful evaluation of the statuses of the SPDs con-
nected to the ImpulseCheck module.

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For an optimum monitoring of your SPDs, the remote indication contact of the SPD has to
be connected to the ImpulseCheck module. The ImpulseCheck module features a two-po-
sition connection for the remote indication contact, which is used to connect the N/C contact
or the N/O contact of the SPD. The ImpulseCheck module performs the power supply for
the status query at the SPD. The configuration of the remote indication contact (N/C contact
or N/O contact) can be set in the PROFICLOUD. In the ImpulseCheck module, each change
of the remote signaling at the SPD is collected, transferred to the PROFICLOUD and in-
cluded in the evaluation.
The configuration of the network settings of the ImpulseCheck module is implemented by
means of the web-based management (WBM) integrated in the device.
3.2 Licensing information on open source software
Notes on LGPL software li-
braries
All open source software used in the product is subject to the respective license terms that
are not affected by the end user license agreement (EULA) for the product. In particular, the
license holder can change the respective open-source software in accordance with the ap-
plicable license terms. If the license holder wishes to change an LGPL software library con-
tained in this product, reverse engineering is permitted for debugging such modifications.
The licenses for the software used in this device are stored in the WBM under “Legal”.
Notes for mbedTLS This product uses mbedTLS, which is published under the Apache 2.0 license.
Notes for yajl This product uses yajl, which is published under the ISC license
(https://lloyd.github.io/yajl/).

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3.3 Components of the ImpulseCheck module
3.3.1 Connection and operating elements
Figure 3-1 Connection and operating elements of the ImpulseCheck module
124 V supply connection
2Remote signaling connection from the SPD
3Diagnostic and status indicators
4Status and configuration button
5Ethernet interface for connection to the local network and the PROFICLOUD
6Sensor connections 1 ... 4
7Sensor connections 5 ... 8
ETH
CH 4
CH 3
CH 2
CH 1
TEST
CF
ONLINE
PWR
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2
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3.3.2 Printing
Figure 3-2 Printing
1Terminal point assignment of the sensor connections
2QR code (PROFICLOUD registration)
3QR code (online documentation)
4Default IP address
5UUID
IPCH-4X-PCL-TCP-24DC-UT
10 453 79
Default IP
UUID
MAC Addr.
Serial No. :
:
:
:192.168.0.10
d3e01554-3470-4193-9bb8-d4f0a097a243
a8:74:1d:00_78:c1
1123456789
V/C : 00
Date : L-058
MAC Addr.
Serial No.
PHOENIX CONTACT GmbH&Co.KG
Flachsmarktstr. 8
32825 Blomberg, Germany
Documentation PROFICLOUD
Registration
Sensor connection
Sensor
conductor
coloring
Brown
White
CH 1
1
2
CH 2
3
4
CH 3
5
6
CH 4
7
8
Terminal point
1
5
4
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3.4 Diagnostic and status indicators
Figure 3-3 Diagnostics and status indicators
Usually, the diagnostic and status indicators have the functions listed in the table below.
ETH
CF
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ONLINE
PWR
CH 4
CH 3
CH 2
CH 1
Table 3-1 Diagnostic and status indicators of the ImpulseCheck module
Desig-
nation
Color Indication State Description
PWR Green Power supply Off 24 V supply voltage feed-in is not available or too low.
On 24 V supply voltage feed-in is available.
ONLINE Green
Status of the con-
nection to the
PROFICLOUD
Off
ImpulseCheck module switched off
or
no network cable connected.
Flashing
No connection to the PROFICLOUD
or
connection to the PROFICLOUD is being established.
On Connection to the PROFICLOUD established.
CF Green Configuration
Off Configuration mode disabled,
internal web server disabled.
On Configuration mode enabled,
internal web server enabled.
Flashing
(3x)
Confirmation of reset of network configuration.

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CH 1
CH 2
CH 3
CH 4
Green/yel
low/red
Status indicator
measuring chan-
nel 1, 2, 3, 4
Off
Channel not configured in the PROFICLOUD
no connection to the PROFICLOUD
or
state unknown.
Green
Status indicator
measuring chan-
nel 1, 2, 3, 4
On
The monitored surge protection is fully functional. The protec-
tive function is fully established.
Measuring channel configured (for operation without surge pro-
tection to be monitored).
Flashing
(3x)
Confirmation of transmission of the current device status to the
PROFICLOUD after actuation of the status and configuration
button.
Yellow
Status indicator
measuring chan-
nel 1, 2, 3, 4
On
The monitored surge protection is still functional.
The protective function is still established.
Due to the state-of-health analysis, it is recommended to re-
place the surge protection.
Flashing Bootloader enabled,
device is in error mode.
Red
Status indicator
measuring chan-
nel 1, 2, 3, 4
On
The remote indication contact of the monitored surge protection
has triggered.
The defective parts need to be replaced.
The protective function is no longer fully established.
ETH
Green Link status
Off
Connection not established successfully
The ImpulseCheck module cannot contact another network de-
vice.
On
Connection successfully established (link)
The ImpulseCheck module can contact another network de-
vice.
Yellow Activity status
Off Data transmission not active
Flashing/
On
Data transmission active (activity)
The Ethernet interface is sending or receiving data.
Table 3-1 Diagnostic and status indicators of the ImpulseCheck module
Desig-
nation
Color Indication State Description

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3.5 Status and configuration button
Figure 3-4 Status and configuration button
At the front of the device, there is a status and configuration button (1). If you push the status
and configuration button, the ImpulseCheck module sends a status query to the
PROFICLOUD. You can also use the status and configuration button to put the
ImpulseCheck module into the configuration mode.
Updating the status • During operation, press the status and configuration button for < 1 s.
The status indicators at the ImpulseCheck module are updated using the overvoltage
events from the PROFICLOUD collected up to then.
In the PROFICLOUD, a status message including date and time is achieved via actuation of
the button.
The update or correct configuration of the device in the PROFICLOUD is indicated by the
LEDs CH 1 ... CH 4 flashing green. If the connection is missing or configuration errors have
occurred, the LEDs flash red (see Table 3-1).
Starting/ending the con-
figuration mode
• During operation, press the status and configuration button for > 1 s ... < 10 s.
The ImpulseCheck module is put into configuration mode (see Section 5.4.2,
“ImpulseCheck module “Configuration” page”).
The configuration mode is automatically terminated after 30 minutes of inactivity.
ETH
CH 4
CH 3
CH 2
CH 1
TEST
CF
ONLINE
PWR
IMPULSECHECK
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Table 3-2 Actuating the status and configuration button
Designation Indication Actuation Description
CF/test
Test mode < 1 s
Current status of the monitored SPD is being retrieved from the
PROFICLOUD.
The update is acknowledged by the status indicators
(CH 1 ... CH 4) of the ImpulseCheck module flashing.
Configuration mode > 1 s ... < 10 s
Activation or deactivation of the configuration mode
or
activation or deactivation of the internal web server.
(Automatic deactivation of the internal web server after 30 min-
utes of inactivity)
Resetting the
ImpulseCheck mod-
ule
> 10 s
Resetting the network configuration to default settings
Activating the boot-
loader
Permanently
when switch-
ing on the
power supply
Firmware is not booted.
Failsafe mode of the bootloader starts with the standard
IP 192.168.0.10.
New firmware can be loaded to the ImpulseCheck module.