ProSoft Technology IMC-BHx-AC User manual

IMC-BHx-AC
Industrial Media Converter
Ethernet over Belden 9463 “Blue Hose”
July 24, 2014
INSTALLATION GUIDE

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Contents
Your Feedback Please........................................................................................................................3
How to Contact Us..............................................................................................................................3
ProSoft Technology®Product Documentation....................................................................................3
1Start Here 7
1.1 Master........................................................................................................................8
1.2 Slave..........................................................................................................................8
1.3 Repeater....................................................................................................................8
2Before You Begin 9
2.1 Package Content.......................................................................................................9
3Installation 11
3.1 Mounting..................................................................................................................11
3.2 Powering the Devices..............................................................................................11
3.3 Cabling ....................................................................................................................12
3.4 Cabling Location & Examples .................................................................................12
3.5 Using a Repeater ....................................................................................................17
3.5.1 Using Repeaters on the Network ............................................................................17
4LED Functionality 19
4.1 Remote I/O Serial Status LEDs...............................................................................19
5Reference 21
5.1 Device Specifications ..............................................................................................21
5.2 Maximum System Specifications ............................................................................22
5.3 Typical Performance Characteristics ......................................................................23
5.3.1 Single Bus Segment System (Without Repeaters) .................................................23
5.3.2 Multiple Bus Segment System (1 –4 Repeaters)...................................................25
5.3.3 Multiple Bus Segment System (5 –8 Repeaters)...................................................27
6Support, Service & Warranty 29
Contacting Technical Support...........................................................................................................29
6.1 Warranty Information...............................................................................................30

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1 Start Here
The IMC-BHx-AC family of media converters allow for the simultaneous multi-
drop transport of EtherNet/IP™and Remote I/O data over repurposed Belden
9463 “Blue Hose” cabling.
Each Master (IMC-BHM-AC) and Slave (IMC-BHS-AC) module supports Remote
I/O networks operating at 57.6K or 115.2K baud rates. The modules are
automatically configured to the baud rate of the remote I/O data.
Three Ethernet ports are also available on the Master and Slave modules
allowing up to three Ethernet devices to be connected to the media converter
before a switch is required.
Both EtherNet/IP™and Remote I/O data are simultaneously encoded by the
Master or Slave module into a modulated broadband signal that is transported
via a baseband subcarrier over the repurposed “Blue Hose” cabling. The
complex waveform carrying EtherNet/IP and Remote I/O data is then received by
the Master or Slave module and the original EtherNet/IP and Remote I/O data is
decoded.

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Additionally, Repeater modules (IMC-BHR-AC) can be used to transport the
combined EtherNet/IP and Remote I/O signal even further for applications that
require longer lengths of “Blue Hose” cable.
1.1 Master
Each network requires one Master device. The device is installed within 25 feet
of the controller and provides:
3 Ethernet ports (expandable via switch)
1 RIO Trunk port
1 RIO Drop port
Note: The Trunk line requires a 150 Ohm resistor at each end. Each drop line
also requires a 150 Ohm resistor.
1.2 Slave
Each network requires at least one Slave device. Slaves communicate with the
RIO nodes and provide:
3 Ethernet ports
1 RIO Trunk port
1 RIO Drop port
Up to eight RIO nodes within 1000 feet may be daisy-chained off the drop line.
1.3 Repeater
Repeaters are required when there are more than six Media Converter Slaves
and/or the maximum trunk cable length exceeds the maximum distance specified
in the table at the end of this guide.

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2 Before You Begin
Consider the following points before installing the module:
Each system requires one Master unit connected to the PLC
Each system can have up to six Slave units before a Repeater is required
Each Slave unit can have up to eight Remote I/O nodes connected to it
A Repeater is required if the overall network distance exceeds 1300 to
1750 feet (see Performance Chart at the end of this guide)
2.1 Package Content
The following tables show the components including with IMC-BHx-AC modules.
Ensure that all items are present before starting the installation.
IMC-BHM-AC (Master)
Qty
Part Name
Part Number
Description
1
IMC-BHM-AC
Module
IMC-BHM-AC
Ethernet over Blue Hose
Industrial Media Converter
4
150 Ohm Resistors
102-1500
RES 150 Ohm Term Block
Pluggable, GRN, Screw Flange
(144-0050)
2
3-pin Connectors
357-0149
CONN, 3 Pos Term Block
Pluggable, GRN, Screw Flange
(173-0008)
1
4-pin Connectors
357-0148
CONN, 4 Pos Term Block
Pluggable, GRN, Screw Flange
(173-00009)
1
ProSoft Solutions
DVD
DVD-001
Contains documentation for the
IMC-BHx-AC

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IMC-BHS-AC (Slave)
Qty
Part Name
Part Number
Description
1
IMC-BHS-AC
Module
IMC-BHS-AC
Ethernet over Blue Hose
Industrial Media Converter
4
150 Ohm Resistors
102-1500
RES 150 Ohm Term Block
Pluggable, GRN, Screw Flange
(144-0050)
2
3-pin Connectors
357-0149
CONN, 3 Pos Term Block
Pluggable, GRN, Screw Flange
(173-0008)
1
4-pin Connectors
357-0148
CONN, 4 Pos Term Block
Pluggable, GRN, Screw Flange
(173-00009)
IMC-BHR-AC (Repeater)
Qty
Part Name
Part Number
Description
1
IMC-BHR-AC
Module
IMC-BHR-AC
Ethernet over Blue Hose
Industrial Media Converter
4
150 Ohm Resistors
102-1500
RES 150 Ohm Term Block
Pluggable, GRN, Screw Flange
(144-0050)
2
3-pin Connectors
357-0149
CONN, 3 Pos Term Block
Pluggable, GRN, Screw Flange
(173-0008)
1
4-pin Connectors
357-0148
CONN, 4 Pos Term Block
Pluggable, GRN, Screw Flange
(173-00009)
Please contact ProSoft Technology Technical Support for replacement parts if
any of the above components are missing.

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3 Installation
3.1 Mounting
The Master and Slave units are DIN-rail mountable. The Repeater units are
Panel Mount. The Master must be located near the PLC. The Slaves should be
located in the vicinity of the Remote I/O nodes.
Warning: Please follow all safety instructions when installing this or any other
electronic devices. Failure to follow safety procedures could result in damage to
hardware or data, or even serious of death to personnel. Refer to the
documentation for each device to be connected to verify that suitable safety
procedures are in place before installing or servicing this device.
3.2 Powering the Devices
The power terminal is located on the front of the device as shown in the following
diagram. This is a 4-pin power connector.

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3.3 Cabling
General Usage
Trunk /Drop Connection –Remote I/O devices should only be
connected to the DROP connector of the Master or Slave units. Never
connect RIO devices directly to the TRUNK connector. The TRUNK
signals contain high-frequency signals that may damage the Remote I/O
device.
Trunk/ Drop Termination –Each trunk segment, as well as each Drop
Line of Blue Hose cabling should be terminated with (2) 150 Ohm
Resistors (one on each end of the physical cable). Always remove any
existing 82 Ohm resistors.
3.4 Cabling Location & Examples
There are two Remote I/O connectors located at the bottom of the device as
shown in the following diagram.
The TRUNK connector is used for the repurposed Blue Host cable. The DROP
connector is used for the local Remote I/O network.

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Do NOT attempt to connect a remote I/O network device to a Master or Slave
Trunk connector.

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The following diagram shows the cabling configuration between a PLC-5 and
RIO devices:

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The device also provides three RJ-45 Ethernet connectors located on the front of
the unit. These are used for the CLX EtherNet/IP™controllers.

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Multipoint Example
This example shows three Slaves connected to a single Master.

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3.5 Using a Repeater
The number of Slave units and nodes dictate the usage of a Repeater. Refer to
the Specification and Performance Charts.
3.5.1 Using Repeaters on the Network
Repeaters should be used in a system when any of the following
conditions exist:
More than six slaves are being used.
More than 1750 feet of Blue Hose Trunk will be used in an Ethernet-only
system.
More than 1300 feet of Blue Hose Trunk will be used in an Ethernet and
Remote I/O system.

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4 LED Functionality
4.1 Remote I/O Serial Status LEDs
Trunk Status LED = Trunk –(Green, Yellow, or Red). Monitors the status of the
trunk connection between each Master, Slave, or Repeater.
RIO Drop Status LED = DROP - (Green, Yellow, or Red). Monitors the status of
local Remote I/O connections between Remote I/O nodes
Color
Status
Description
Green
Remote I/O Good
(RIO Traffic Active)
Remote I/O Signal Detected. (Immediate
LED response from Yellow to Green)
Integration of RIO serial data wave for is
acceptable
Yellow
Remote I/O Loss
(RIO Timed Out)
No Valid Remote Signaling Detected.
(Analysis window time up to 30 seconds)
Red
Remote I/O Error
(RIO Squelched)
No Remote I/O Signal Detected. (Red error
indicates RIO signal health is out of
bounds) Integration of RIO serial data
waveform is outside of acceptable
operating range. Squelch activated causes
module to stop all transmission into Trunk
and Drop when Red.
.

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FRONT
BOTTOM
POWER
120/240 VOLTS AC
50/60HZ
G N L1
PORT 1 PORT 2 PORT 3
ETHERNET
Trunk
Drop
1 SH 2
TRUNK 1 SH 2
DROP
TRUNK LED
TRUNK CONNECTOR
DROP LED
DROP CONNECTOR