Pyramid Technical Consultants M10 Series User manual

M10 series
Universal Device Interface
User Manual
Pyramid Technical Consultants, Inc.
1050 Waltham Street Suite 200, Lexington MA 02421 USA
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1 Contents
1 Contents .............................................................................................................................................................. 2
2 Table of Figures .................................................................................................................................................. 6
3 Safety Information ............................................................................................................................................. 8
4 Models ............................................................................................................................................................... 10
5 Scope of Supply ................................................................................................................................................ 11
6 Optional Items .................................................................................................................................................. 12
6.1 Power supplies .............................................................................................................................................. 12
6.2 Data cables .................................................................................................................................................... 12
6.3 Test connectors .............................................................................................................................................. 12
6.4 Fiber-optic loop............................................................................................................................................. 12
6.5 DIN rail mount .............................................................................................................................................. 12
7 Intended Use and Key Features ...................................................................................................................... 13
7.1 Intended Use .................................................................................................................................................. 13
7.2 Key Features ................................................................................................................................................. 13
8 Specification ...................................................................................................................................................... 14
9 Installation ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
9.1 Mounting ....................................................................................................................................................... 18
9.2 Grounding and power supply ........................................................................................................................ 18
9.3 Connection to equipment ............................................................................................................................... 19
9.3.1 Typical setup ................................................................................................................................... 19
9.3.2 Signal cables ................................................................................................................................... 20
10 Getting Started using the Pyramid Diagnostic Host Programs .................................................................... 22
10.1 Preparing the M10 for operation .................................................................................................................. 22
10.2 Installing and using the PSI Diagnostic Program ......................................................................................... 23
10.2.1 Establishing communication with the M10 ..................................................................................... 23

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10.2.2 Data tab ........................................................................................................................................... 25
10.2.3 Setup tab.......................................................................................................................................... 28
10.2.4 Device tab ....................................................................................................................................... 30
10.3 Installing and using the PTC G2 Diagnostic Program ................................................................................. 31
10.3.1 Establishing communication with the M10 ..................................................................................... 32
11 Interfacing to EPICS via IG2 .......................................................................................................................... 35
11.1 What is EPICS? ............................................................................................................................................. 35
11.2 Installing and Configuring IG2 ..................................................................................................................... 36
12 Circuit overview ............................................................................................................................................... 39
13 Electrical interfacing ........................................................................................................................................ 41
13.1 Analog inputs................................................................................................................................................. 41
13.1.1 Differential signal source ................................................................................................................ 41
13.1.2 Single-ended signal source .............................................................................................................. 42
13.2 Analog outputs............................................................................................................................................... 42
13.2.1 Differential destination ................................................................................................................... 43
13.2.2 Single-ended destination ................................................................................................................. 43
13.2.3 Current output to differential destination ........................................................................................ 43
13.2.4 Current output to single-ended destination ..................................................................................... 44
13.3 Digital inputs ................................................................................................................................................. 44
13.3.1 TTL source ...................................................................................................................................... 45
13.3.2 Relay source .................................................................................................................................... 45
13.3.3 Opto-coupler source ........................................................................................................................ 45
13.4 Digital outputs ............................................................................................................................................... 45
13.4.1 TTL loads ........................................................................................................................................ 46
13.4.2 Relay solenoid load ......................................................................................................................... 46
13.4.3 Opto-coupler photodiode load ......................................................................................................... 47
14 Calibration ........................................................................................................................................................ 48
14.1 M10 Calibration Factors............................................................................................................................... 48

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14.2 Application Calibration Factors ................................................................................................................... 48
15 Connectors ........................................................................................................................................................ 50
15.1 Front panel connectors ................................................................................................................................. 50
15.1.1 Analog and digital I/O ..................................................................................................................... 50
15.2 Rear panel connectors ................................................................................................................................... 51
15.2.1 Power input ..................................................................................................................................... 51
15.2.2 Fiber-optic communications............................................................................................................ 51
16 Controls and Indicators ................................................................................................................................... 52
16.1 Front panel controls ...................................................................................................................................... 52
16.2 Rear panel controls ....................................................................................................................................... 52
16.2.1 Address switch ................................................................................................................................ 52
16.3 Front panel indicators ................................................................................................................................... 52
16.4 Rear panel indicators .................................................................................................................................... 52
16.4.1 Power .............................................................................................................................................. 52
16.4.2 Activity ........................................................................................................................................... 52
16.4.3 Network .......................................................................................................................................... 52
16.4.4 Device ............................................................................................................................................. 52
16.5 Internal settings ............................................................................................................................................. 52
16.5.1 SW2 settings ................................................................................................................................... 53
16.5.2 JPR1 settings ................................................................................................................................... 54
17 Software updates .............................................................................................................................................. 55
17.1 FPGA firmware updates ................................................................................................................................ 55
18 Controlling Analog Output Ramp Rate ......................................................................................................... 58
19 Pulse output feature ......................................................................................................................................... 60
20 Versions and Compatibility ............................................................................................................................. 62
21 Fault-finding ..................................................................................................................................................... 64
22 Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................................... 67
23 Returns procedure ........................................................................................................................................... 68

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24 Support .............................................................................................................................................................. 69
25 Disposal ............................................................................................................................................................. 70
26 Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................................................... 71
27 Revision History ............................................................................................................................................... 72

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2 Table of Figures
Figure 1. M10 chassis end panels. Dimensions mm. ................................................................................................ 16
Figure 2. M10 case plan and side views. Dimensions mm. ....................................................................................... 17
Figure 3. DIN rail mounting. ...................................................................................................................................... 18
Figure 4. M10 24V power input. ................................................................................................................................ 19
Figure 5. Schematic M10 installation for remote control of a power supply .............................................................. 20
Figure 6. Example of a connection to the M10 via an A500 and Ethernet. ................................................................ 23
Figure 7. PSI Diagnostic Search Utility – adding a target IP address and port........................................................... 24
Figure 8. PSI Diagnostic Search Utility – detection in progress................................................................................. 24
Figure 9. Data tab: Strip chart display. ....................................................................................................................... 25
Figure 10. Data tab: bargraph display. ........................................................................................................................ 26
Figure 11. Setup tab. ................................................................................................................................................... 29
Figure 12. Device tab, showing firmware update utility controls. .............................................................................. 30
Figure 13. PTC Diagnostic G2 discovery dialog after Discover Controllers. ............................................................. 32
Figure 14. System pane showing an M10 connected via an A560 controller ............................................................. 33
Figure 15. M10 data display in PTC Diagnostic G2 ................................................................................................... 34
Figure 16. Example network for EPICS communications. ......................................................................................... 35
Figure 17. Example user screen created using CS Studio BOY. ................................................................................ 36
Figure 18. Example xml system configuration file for IG2 / EPICS. ......................................................................... 38
Figure 19. M10 block schematic................................................................................................................................. 39
Figure 20. Analog input circuit. .................................................................................................................................. 41
Figure 21. M10 connection to a differential analog voltage source. ........................................................................... 41
Figure 22. M10 connection to a single-ended analog voltage source. ........................................................................ 42
Figure 23. Analog output circuit. ................................................................................................................................ 42
Figure 24. M10 connection to a differential analog voltage destination. .................................................................... 43
Figure 25. M10 connection to a single-ended analog voltage destination. ................................................................. 43
Figure 26. M10C current output to a differential analog voltage destination with terminating resistor. .................... 43
Figure 27. Analog current output showing external interlock chain. .......................................................................... 44
Figure 28. M10C current output to a single-ended analog voltage destination with terminating resistor. ................. 44
Figure 29. M10 digital inputs. .................................................................................................................................... 44
Figure 30. M10 digital input from a TTL source. ....................................................................................................... 45
Figure 31. M10 digital input from a volts-free relay contact pair. .............................................................................. 45
Figure 32. M10 digital input from an opto-coupler phototransistor. .......................................................................... 45
Figure 33. Digital output circuit. ................................................................................................................................ 46
Figure 34. M10 digital output to TTL loads, with fanout. .......................................................................................... 46
Figure 35. M10 digital output to relay solenoid. ........................................................................................................ 46

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Figure 36. M10 digital output optocoupler photodiode. ............................................................................................. 47
Figure 37. Using application scaling. ......................................................................................................................... 49
Figure 38. Location of internal switches and jumpers. Sw2 is not present in the rev 4 M10 (M10 and M10D). ...... 53
Figure 39. Selecting the fhex file to load. ................................................................................................................... 55
Figure 40. Restart prompt after FPGA update. ........................................................................................................... 56
Figure 41. Selecting the hex file to load. .................................................................................................................... 57
Figure 42. Firmware upload in progress ..................................................................................................................... 57
Figure 43. Ramp rate limit controls in the PSI Diagnostic ......................................................................................... 58
Figure 44. M10 analog output step without ramp rate limiting .................................................................................. 58
Figure 45. M10 analog output step with ramp rate limiting at 50000 V s-1 (left) and 5000 V s-1 (right) .................... 59
Figure 46. Use of the M10P to generate a pulse train for a pulser LED to test a pulse counting system. .................. 60
Figure 47. Example PSI diagnostic setup for pulse output. ........................................................................................ 61
Figure 48. Schematic illustration of the resulting pulse output. ................................................................................. 61

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3 Safety Information
This unit is designed for compliance with harmonized electrical safety standard EN61010-
1:2000. It must be used in accordance with its specifications and operating instructions.
Operators of the unit are expected to be qualified personnel who are aware of electrical safety
issues. The customer’s Responsible Body, as defined in the standard, must ensure that operators
are provided with the appropriate equipment and training.
The unit is designed to make measurements in Measurement Category I as defined in the
standard.
Although the M10 does not generate dangerous voltages, nor is it designed to measure directly
such voltages, in your application it may be controlling power supplies that do. Appropriate
precautions must be taken.
The unit must not be operated unless correctly assembled in its case. Only Service Personnel, as
defined in EN61010-1, should attempt to work on the disassembled unit, and then only under
specific instruction from Pyramid Technical Consultants, Inc. or their authorized distributors.
The unit is designed to operate from +24VDC power, with a maximum current requirement of
250mA. A suitably rated power supply module is available as an option.
The unit must be grounded by secure connection to a grounded conducting surface. If the unit is
mounted on an insulating surface, then one of the four mounting screws must be re-assigned as a
grounding connection.
Some of the following symbols may be displayed on the unit, and have the indicated meanings.

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Direct current
Earth (ground) terminal
Protective conductor terminal
Frame or chassis terminal
Equipotentiality
Supply ON
Supply OFF
CAUTION – RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
CAUTION – RISK OF DANGER – REFER TO MANUAL

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4 Models
M10 Universal device interface with two analog outputs, two analog
inputs, four TTL outputs, four TTL inputs.
M10-CMR Universal device interface with two analog outputs, two analog
inputs, four TTL outputs, four TTL inputs. Enhanced common mode
rejection ratio on analog inputs.
M10P Universal device interface with two analog outputs, two analog
inputs, four TTL outputs, four TTL inputs. Digital pulse train output
facility.
M10C Universal device interface with one 0-20 mA output, one analog
output, two analog inputs, four TTL outputs, four TTL inputs. Digital
pulse train output facility.

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5 Scope of Supply
M10 model as specified in your order.
USB memory stick containing:
Data sheet
User manual
PSI diagnostic software files
PTC DiagnosticG2 software files
IG2 interface software for EPICS
Power supply
Optional items as specified in your order.
OEM customers may not receive all the items listed.

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6 Optional Items
6.1 Power supplies
PSU24-40-1. +24 VDC 1.66 A PSU (100-250 VAC, 50-60 Hz, IEC C14 3-pin plug receptacle)
with output lead terminated in 2.1mm threaded jack.
6.2 Data cables
CAB-ST-HCS-10-ST Fiber-optic cable, 200 µm silica, ST terminated, 10’.
Other lengths available.
6.3 Test connectors
Loopback test connector for the M10.
6.4 Fiber-optic loop
A360 fiber-optic loop controller / Ethernet adaptor.
A500 intelligent real-time controller with Ethernet interface.
A560 intelligent real-time controller with Ethernet interface.
6.5 DIN rail mount
MTG-DIN35-11462. Mounting adaptor for 35mm standard DIN rail. M10 can be mounted
along or across the rail.

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7 Intended Use and Key Features
7.1 Intended Use
The M10 is intended for general control and monitoring applications using analog voltages in the
+/-10 V range, 0 to 20 mA currents (M10C only) and TTL level digital inputs and outputs. A
typical application would be the remote control and monitoring of a power supply. The analog
outputs would set voltage and current commands or compliance limits, the analog inputs would
monitor actual voltage and current. The digital outputs can be assigned to functions such as
enable, reset and so on, and the digital inputs can monitor status bits.
The M10 has design features which make it tolerant of electrically noisy environments, but the
place of use is otherwise assumed to be clean and sheltered, for example a laboratory or light
industrial environment. The unit may be used stand-alone, or networked with other devices and
integrated into a larger system. Users are assumed to be experienced in the general use of
precision electronic circuits for sensitive measurements, and to be aware of the dangers that can
arise in high-voltage circuits.
7.2 Key Features
Analog inputs configurable for 5 V or 10 V range, unipolar or bipolar.
Fast digital inputs and outputs.
On-board digital averaging of analog inputs.
Very low transition transients on analog outputs between DAC levels, compatible with control of
wideband devices.
Built-in configurable slew-rate limiting (M10, M10-CMR).
Inputs and outputs can be set and read at over 10 kHz, if communications rates to the host system
allow, permitting waveform output with synchronized data collection.
Can be operated in a fiber-optic serial communication loop with up to fifteen other devices.
100BaseT Ethernet interfacing to a host computer available through the A360, A500 and A560
loop controllers.

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8 Specification
Analog outputs
Number and type M10, M10-CMR, M10-P: Two, bipolar +/-10 V outputs.
M10C: One 0-20 mA current output, one bipolar +/-10 V
output.
Compliance M10, M10-CMR, M10-P: +/-5 mA for both +/- 10V outputs
M10C: +/-10 V for 0-20 mA output, +/-5 mA for +/- 10V
output.
Settling time < 8 µs to within 10 mV for any step
Output slew rate > 0.5 V usec
-
1
(unless software limit is applied)
Noise < 0.5 mV rms measured by loopback to analog inputs, with line
frequency averaging.
Typical rms noise measured with external DVM < 50 µV.
Crosstalk < 1 mV for 10V output on other channel
Thermal stability < 200 µV C
-
1
Resolution 16 bit over full range.
Linearity 0.1 % of full scale maximum deviation of any point from linear
fit to all points over full span.
Analog inputs
Number and type Two, differential bipolar, input range software selectable from
0 to +5 V, +/-5 V, 0 to +10 V, +/-10 V
Configuration Differential, high impedance
Common mode rejection > 20 dB (50 dB high CMRR version available as option -CMR)
Input protection 10 kohm series input on + and - inputs.
Noise < 0.5 mV rms with line frequency averaging.
Typical measured rms noise with shorted inputs:
< 100 µV at 1e-4 s averaging
< 20 µV at 1e-2 s averaging
< 6 µV at 1 s averaging
Crosstalk < 1 mV with 10 VDC on other input
< 30 mV with 10 VAC 1 MHz on other input
Digitization 16 bit over full range
Sample rate 50 kSa/s on each input

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Linearity 0.1 % maximum deviation of any point from linear fit to all
points over full span.
Digital outputs
Number and type Four, TTL levels
Current compliance 3 mA (source or sink)
Series resistance 100 ohm built-in
Digital inputs
Number and type Four, TTL levels
Configuration Active low with internal 50 kohm pull up to +5V
Logic sense Software configurable allocation of logic states to TTL levels
Pulse train feature (M10-P only)
Minimum pulse length 12.5 nsec
Pulse train frequency 2.3 kHz to 40 MHz
Number of puilses 1 to 65535
Controls and displays
Controls 16 position rotary switch for loop address selection
Displays Four LEDs (power, activity, network, device).
Interfacing
Communications Fiber optic (10 Mbit/sec)
Power
Power input +24 VDC (+12 V, -4 V), 150 mA typical, 200 mA maximum,
excluding any direct user load.
Physical
Case Stainless steel.
Case protection rating The case is designed to rating IP43 (protected against solid
objects greater than 1 mm in size, protected against spraying
water).
Weight 0.24 kg (0.55 lb).
Operating environment 0 to 35 C (15 to 25 C recommended to reduce drift and offset)
< 80% humidity, non-condensing
vibration < 0.2 g all axes (1 to 1000Hz)

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Shipping and storage
environment
-10 to 50C
< 80% humidity, non-condensing
vibration < 2 g all axes, 1 to 1000 Hz
Dimensions (see figures 1 and 2, all versions identical).
Figure 1. M10 chassis end panels. Dimensions mm.
STATUS LEDs
ADDRESS
SELECTOR
+24VDC
POWER IN
FIBER-OPTIC TX
FIBER-OPTIC RX
25-PIN D-SUB F
I/O
Power Activity Network Device
Transmit Receive
Power
+24V
Address
77.5
79.9

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Figure 2. M10 case plan and side views. Dimensions mm.
114.0
103.7
121.6
28.1
0.60
62.0
3.8
4x 3.66 mm
MTG HOLE

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9 Installation
9.1 Mounting
The M10 may be mounted in any orientation, or may be simply placed on a level surface. A
fixed mounting to a secure frame is recommended in a permanent installation for best low
current performance, as this can be degraded by movement and vibration. Four M3 clear holes
are provided in the base flange on a 62 mm by 114 mm rectangular pattern (see figure 2). An
adaptor for 35 mm EN 50022 DIN rail is available.
Figure 3. DIN rail mounting.
The mounting position should allow sufficient access to connectors and cable bend radii. Leave
60mm clearance at either end for mating connectors and cable radii.
Best performance will be achieved if the M10 is in a temperature-controlled environment. No
forced-air cooling is required, but free convection should be allowed around the case.
9.2 Grounding and power supply
A secure connection should be made via the mounting flange to local ground potential. If the
unit is mounted on an insulating surface, then one of the four mounting screws must be re-
assigned as a grounding connection.
+24 VDC power should be provided from a suitably-rated power supply with the following
minimum performance:
Output voltage +24 +/- 0.5 VDC
Output current 300 mA minimum, 2000 mA maximum
Ripple and noise < 100 mV pk-pk, 1 Hz to 1 MHz

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Line regulation < 240 mV
The M10 is tolerant of line voltage in the range 18 VDC to 36 VDC, although we recommend
using a 24 V supply with reasonable output regulation, as indicated. The M10 includes an
internal automatically re-setting PTC fuse rated at 1.1 A. However the external supply should in
no circumstances be rated higher than the M10 connector limit of 5 A, and a maximum of 2.0 A
is recommended.
The 24V power passes through the fuse, and is then made available on the pins 14, 1 of the 25-
way D signal connector, where you can use it to power other equipment, subject to the power
supply and fuse limits (figure 4). These signal connector pins may alternatively be used to
provide 24V power to the M10 instead of the 2.1 mm power jack. Note that the input fuse is
bypassed in this case, so you should make suitable arrangements to limit the amount of current
that can be supplied.
Figure 4. M10 24V power input.
The M10 also provides +5 VDC on pin 21 of the signal connector, returned to digital ground on
pins 9 or 13. This can be used to power devices with a +5V requirement, to a maximum of 500
mA.
9.3 Connection to equipment
9.3.1 Typical setup
Figure 5 shows a typical installation to control a power supply in schematic form. An M10
provides a current program and voltage compliance limit, and reads back actual current and
voltage from the power supply monitor output. Digital outputs are used to enable the supply, and
reset its fault condition. Digital inputs are used to monitor its enabled and fault states. The M10
is on a fiber-optic communication loop, under control of one of the Pyramid Technical
Consultants, Inc. loop controllers (A360, A500, A560). Software on the host computer exposes
the I/O provided by the M10, and thus allows remote control of the power supply. You can set
application unit scaling in the M10 PSI Diagnostic calibration so that you set and read back the
values in appropriate physical units.
+24 V
0 V (PS Gnd)
1.1 A
Power jack
Signal
connector
14
1
To M10 power circuits

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Figure 5. Schematic M10 installation for remote control of a power supply
Typical M10 applications involve its use as part of a large control system integrated under one or
more A500 or A560 controllers. The M10 may be the only device on the loop, or one of up to
fifteen devices. As the number of devices is increased, the loop bandwidth has to be shared, so
for fast control you would generally keep the number of devices on each loop to the minimum.
The M10 has very low glitch energy when its analog outputs change from one DAC setting to
another, so it is well-suited to the control of fast power supplies such as those for electrostatic or
magnetic beam scanners. An arbitrary output waveform table can be sent out at more than 5 kHz
(200 µsec per value) when under control of an A500 or A560 real-time loop controller.
9.3.2 Signal cables
Try to locate the M10 as close to the equipment being controlled as possible. The best
arrangement is to mount it directly on the equipment or in the same cabinet. The longest
transmission distance is thus handled by the fiber-optic lines, which are completely immune to
electrical noise. If long signal cables from the M10 to the device being controlled are
unavoidable, then you should observe the following precautions.
Long signal cables increase the chances of picking up unwanted signals and noise on the analog
voltage lines. A maximum length of 10 m is advised, and you should use good quality shielded
cable, with twisted pair cores for the analog inputs (analog in + and -) and outputs (analog out
and AGND). Connect the cable screens to the M10 case, using the shell of the D connector, and
leave them unconnected at the other end. In some cases, you may get better noise performance
by reversing this screen connection arrangement.
M10
+24V in
Fiber-optic comms
I_prog
V_prog
I_mon
V_mon
Dig_ctrl
Dig_mon
Programmable
power supply
Load
A##0
Other
devices
Other
devices