red lion Graphite GMDIO User manual

Install - GMDIO-J
Drawing No. LP0921
Revised 04/2023
Model GMDIO - Graphite®Digital Module
Installation Guide
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zAdds I/O capability to the Graphite products
zEight input, six output digital module
zInputs isolated from outputs
zInputs independently switch selectable for sink or source
signals
zInputs independently configurable for high or low active state
zInputs independently switch selectable for high or low
frequency signals
zRelay or NFET output models available
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Model GMDIO14 module is a digital I/O module designed
for use with the Graphite products. This module offers eight
inputs and six outputs that can be used to monitor contact or
sensor inputs and actuate relays, solenoids, PLC inputs, etc.
The inputs accept standard DC inputs or contact closures, and
are configured for Sink/Source signals via external switches.
Additionally, each input has a switch selectable input filter that
can be used to prevent contact bounce. Each input may also be
software configured as a high-active or low-active input.
The module is available with relay or NFET outputs that are
capable of switching up to one amp each (NFET DC only). For
applications requiring large loads to be controlled, several DIN rail
mount relays are available.
The module connects and communicates via proprietary USB
connection to the various Graphite host devices. The Graphite host
devices, equipped with serial ports as well as an Ethernet port(s),
allows the system to share data with PCs, PLCs, and SCADA
systems. The maximum number of modules varies for each
Graphite device, see specific models for details.
Once programmed, the module will continue to operate/control
independent of the Graphite host device as long as power is
applied. Remove power from the host device before installing or
replacing any modules.
CONFIGURATION
The Graphite is configured with Windows®compatible Crimson®
software. The software is an easy to use, graphical interface which
provides a means of configuration and commissioning of new
systems, as well as routine module re-calibration.
SAFETY SUMMARY
All safety related regulations, local codes and instructions that
appear in this document or on equipment must be observed to
ensure personal safety and to prevent damage to either the
device or equipment connected to it.
Do not use these products to replace proper safety interlocking.
No software-based device (or any other solid-state device) should
ever be designed to be responsible for the maintenance of
personnel safety or consequential equipment not equipped with
safeguards. Red Lion disclaims any responsibility for damages,
either direct or consequential, that result from the use of this
equipment in a manner not specified.
CAUTION: Risk of Danger.
Read complete instructions prior to
installation and operation of the unit.
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - Do not disconnect
equipment unless power has been switched off or area is
known to be non-hazardous.
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - Substitution of
components may impair suitability for Class I, Division 2
FOR USE IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS:
Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D
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IND.CONT. EQ.
E317425
For Model No. GMDIOS00 Only
II 3 G Ex nA IIC T4 Gc
-40°C≤TAMB≤75°C
DEMKO 14 ATEX 1387X
IECEx UL 15.0035X
UL22UKEX2574X
For Model No. GMDIOS00 Only
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IND. CONT. EQ.
E302106
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1.25 (32)
2.97 (76)
DIMENSIONS In inches (mm)

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
1. POWER: Power will be supplied by the Graphite host device.
Some modules, depending on usage may consume high levels
of power. This may limit the total number of modules that can
be installed on a single Graphite host. Check the Graphite
module and Graphite host data sheets for specific usage and
power requirements.
GMDIO14 Max Power: 3.6 W
2. LEDs:
STS - Status LED shows module condition.
IN1-IN8 - LEDs are lit when associated input is active.
OP1-OP6 - LEDs are lit when associated output is active.
3. MEMORY: Non-volatile memory retains all programmable
parameters.
4. INPUTS: DIP switch selectable for sink or source
Maximum voltage: +30 VDC, reverse polarity protected
Off Voltage: < 1.2 Volts
On Voltage: > 3.8 Volts
Input Impedance: Source Mode 10K ohms; Sink Mode 20K
ohms
Input Frequency*:
Filter switch on: 50 Hz
Filter switch off: 300 Hz
* Actual useable frequency limited by communication to
external device.
5. OUTPUTS: Outputs available as FORM-A relay or Solid State
NFET.
Form A Relay Output:
Type: N.O.
The following pairs of relays share the common terminal:
1&2, 3&4, 5&6
Current Rating by pair: 3 Amps @ 30 VDC / 125 VAC resistive
1/10 HP @ 125 VAC
Life Expectancy: 200,000 cycles at maximum load rating.
(Decreasing load, increasing cycle time, and use of surge
suppression such as RC snubbers increases life expectancy.)
Solid State Output:
Type: Switched DC, N Channel open drain MOSFET
All outputs share the same common
Contact Rating: 1 ADC max
VDS ON: < 0.2 V @ 1 A
VDS MAX: 30 VDC
Offstate Leakage Current: 0.5 mA max
6. ISOLATION LEVEL: 500 Vrms @ 50/60 Hz for 1 minute
between the following:
Inputs
Outputs
Graphite Host Power Supply Input
7. COMMUNICATIONS: Provided by the Graphite host device
8. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Operating Temperature Range:
GMDIOR00: -40 to 70 °C TAMB
GMDIOS00: -40 to 75 °C TAMB
Operating temperature is limited to lowest range among
equipment used in your Graphite system. Consult the user
manual or www.redlion.net/OpTemp for further details.
Storage Temperature Range: -40 to +85 °C TAMB
Shock to IEC 68-2-27: Operational 40 g (10 g, modules w/
relays)
Operating and Storage Humidity: 85% max relative humidity,
non-condensing
Altitude: Up to 2000 meters
9. CERTIFICATIONS AND COMPLIANCES:
CE Approved
EN 61326-1 Immunity to Industrial Locations
IEC/EN 61010-1
RoHS Compliant
ATEX Approved (GMDIOS00 only)
II 3 G Ex nA IIC T4 Gc
DEMKO 14 ATEX 1387X
EN 60079-0, -15
IECEx Approved (GMDIOS00 only)
Ex nA IIC T4 Gc
IECEx UL 15.0035X
IEC 60079-0, -15
UKEX Approved
UL22UKEX2574X
UL Listed: File #E302106
UL Hazardous: File #E317425 (GMDIOS00 only)
ABS Type Approval for Shipboard Applications
10. CONSTRUCTION: Case body is all metal construction.
11. CONNECTIONS: Removable wire clamp screw terminal blocks.
Wire Gage: 28-16 AWG (0.32 mm - 1.29 mm) terminal gage
wire
Torque: 1.95-2.21 inch-lbs (0.22-0.25 N-m)
12. MOUNTING: Screws to host
13. WEIGHT: 8 oz (224 g)
PORT 1
PROGRAMMING
A
COMMUNICATIONS
PORT 2
POWER
SUPPLY
VDC +
-
ISOLATED
PORT 3
ETHERNET
GRAPHITE HOST
INPUTS
ISOLATED
GMDIOS00
1
8
SUPPLY
POWER
OUTPUTS
1
ISOLATED
A
B
C
D
A
NFET
2
COM 1,2
COM 3,4
4
3
COM 5,6
6
5
F
OUTPUTS
RELAY
ISOLATED
5
COM 5,6
6
COM 3,4
3
4
COM
1,2
1
2
8
E
ISOLATED
1
INPUTS
GMDIOR00
POWER
SUPPLY
Block Diagram

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HARDWARE
Input Switches
Each input is independently configurable for sinking or sourcing
signals. A filter capacitor is also selectable for avoiding contact bounce.
SNK/SRC:
ON-SRC - Connects an internal 10KΩ
pull-down resistor to common.
OFF-SNK - Connects an internal
20KΩ pull-up resistor to +5V.
FILTER:
ON - Connects a capacitor to the
input, thereby reducing the input
response to 50 Hz.
OFF - Provides maximum input
response of 300 Hz.
INPUT SWITCHES
FILTER ON
FILTER
SNK/SRC
FILTER
SNK/SRC
7
8
FILTER
SNK/SRC
SNK/SRC
FILTER
FILTER
SNK/SRC
FILTER
SNK/SRC
FILTER
SNK/SRC
SNK/SRC
FILTER
5
6
4
2
3
1
SNK SRC
EMC INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
Although Red Lion Controls products are designed with a high
degree of immunity to Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), proper
installation and wiring methods must be followed to ensure
compatibility in each application. The type of the electrical noise,
source or coupling method into a unit may be different for various
installations. Cable length, routing, and shield termination are
very important and can mean the difference between a successful
or troublesome installation. Listed are some EMI guidelines for a
successful installation in an industrial environment.
1. A unit should be mounted in a metal enclosure, which is
properly connected to protective earth.
2. Use shielded cables for all Signal and Control inputs. The
shield connection should be made as short as possible. The
connection point for the shield depends somewhat upon the
application. Listed below are the recommended methods of
connecting the shield, in order of their effectiveness.
a. Connect the shield to earth ground (protective earth) at one
end where the unit is mounted.
b. Connect the shield to earth ground at both ends of the cable,
usually when the noise source frequency is over 1 MHz.
3. Never run Signal or Control cables in the same conduit or
raceway with AC power lines, conductors, feeding motors,
solenoids, SCR controls, and heaters, etc. The cables should
be run through metal conduit that is properly grounded. This
is especially useful in applications where cable runs are long
and portable two-way radios are used in close proximity or if
the installation is near a commercial radio transmitter. Also,
Signal or Control cables within an enclosure should be routed
as far away as possible from contactors, control relays,
transformers, and other noisy components.
4. Long cable runs are more susceptible to EMI pickup than
short cable runs.
5. In extremely high EMI environments, the use of external EMI
suppression devices such as Ferrite Suppression Cores for
signal and control cables is effective. The following EMI
suppression devices (or equivalent) are recommended:
Fair-Rite part number 0443167251 (Red Lion #FCOR0000)
Line Filters for input power cables:
Schaffner # FN2010-1/07 (Red Lion #LFIL0000)
6. To protect relay contacts that control inductive loads and to
minimize radiated and conducted noise (EMI), some type of
contact protection network is normally installed across the
load, the contacts or both. The most effective location is
across the load.
a. Using a snubber, which is a resistor-capacitor (RC) network or
metal oxide varistor (MOV) across an AC inductive load is very
effective at reducing EMI and increasing relay contact life.
b. If a DC inductive load (such as a DC relay coil) is controlled
by a transistor switch, care must be taken not to exceed the
breakdown voltage of the transistor when the load is
switched. One of the most effective ways is to place a
diode across the inductive load. Most Red Lion products
with solid state outputs have internal zener diode
protection. However external diode protection at the load is
always a good design practice to limit EMI. Although the
use of a snubber or varistor could be used.
Red Lion part numbers: Snubber: SNUB0000
Varistor: ILS11500 or ILS23000
7. Care should be taken when connecting input and output
devices to the instrument. When a separate input and output
common is provided, they should not be mixed. Therefore a
sensor common should NOT be connected to an output
common. This would cause EMI on the sensitive input
common, which could affect the instrument’s operation.
Visit http://www.redlion.net/emi for more information on EMI
guidelines, Safety and CE issues as they relate to Red Lion
products.

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Drawing No. LP0921 Revised 04/2023
WIRING
Wiring Connections
All conductors should meet voltage and
current ratings for each terminal. Also,
cabling should conform to appropriate
standards of good installation, local codes
and regulations and be suitably rated for the
temperatures of the environment to which it
is being installed. When wiring the module,
use the numbers on the label to identify the
position number with the proper function.
Strip the wire, leaving approximately 1/4" (6
mm) of bare wire exposed. Insert the wire
into the terminal, and tighten.
Terminals 13 to 18
Terminals 7 to 12
Terminals 1 to 6
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - Do
not connect or disconnect cables while
power is applied unless area is know to be
non-hazardous.
OUTPUT CONNECTIONS
IN 8
IN 7
IN 6
IN 3
IN 4
IN 5
13 14 15 16 17 18
+
10789
-
11 12
IN 2
1278 109 11
COM IN
IN 1
IN 3
IN 4
IN 5
IN 6
IN 7
1413 1615 17
IN 8
18
IN 2
COM IN
IN 1
INPUT CONNECTIONS
COM1, 2
OUT 2
OUT 1
123
COM3, 4
OUT 3
OUT 4
4 5 6
78910 11 12
OUT 6
COM5, 6
OUT 5
+
-
Load
+
-
2
OUT 1
COM1, 2
1
OUT 3
COM3, 4
OUT 2
345
8
7109 11
OUT 5
COM5, 6
OUT 6
OUT 4
6
12
Load
Power
Solid State NFET VersionRelay VersionSourcing InputSinking Input
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
The physical order of all installed modules must match the
modules order in Crimson. Torque screws to 6.0 pound-force inch
[96 ounce-force inch] (0.68 Nm).
REMOVE RUBBER
MODULE PLUG
WARNING: Disconnect all power to
the unit before installing or removing
modules.

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LEDs
STS – Status LED
The Status LED is a green LED that provides information
regarding the state of the module. This includes indication of the
various stages of the start-up routine (power-up), as well as any
errors that may occur.
Startup Routine
Off Module is currently running the boot loader
and/or being flash upgraded by Crimson.
Flashing Green Module switching to configuration.
Green Module performing normally.
Error States
Flashing Green Module is controlling properly, but has lost
communication with the Host.
FIRMWARE UPGRADE
The module’s firmware is stored in flash memory so that
software/hardware conflicts are avoided, and so features can be
added in the future.
During a download, Crimson compares its own library of
firmware files with those stored in the module. If they do not
match, Crimson will download the necessary firmware.
CONFIGURATION
Programming is done via Crimson®, a Windows®compatible
configuration interface. Please see the Crimson manual for more
information.
RED LION CONTROLS TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If for any reason you have trouble operating, connecting, or
simply have questions concerning your new product, contact Red
Lion’s technical support.
Support: support.redlion.net
Website: www.redlion.net
Inside US: [phone]
Outside US: [phone]
Red Lion Controls, Inc.
35 Willow Springs Circle York, PA 17406
ORDERING INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER
Graphite Module, Digital I/O, 8 Inputs And 6 Relays Outputs 1GMDIOR00
Graphite Module, Digital I/O, 8 Inputs And 6 Solid State Outputs GMDIOS00
A listing of the entire Graphite family of products and accessories can be found at www.redlion.net
1 Module is not suitable for use in hazardous locations.

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Product is suitable for Customer’s use and that such use complies with any applicable local, state or federal law.
(b) The Company shall not be liable for a breach of the warranty set forth in paragraph (a) if (i) the defect is a
result of Customer’s failure to store, install, commission or maintain the Product according to specicaons; (ii)
Customer alters or repairs such Product without the prior wrien consent of Company.
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sole discreon, either (i) repair or replace the Product; or (ii) credit or refund the price of Product provided that,
if Company so requests, Customer shall, at Company’s expense, return such Product to Company.
(d) THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN PARAGRAPH (c) SHALL BE THE CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY AND COMPANY’S ENTIRE LIABILITY FOR ANY BREACH OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET
FORTH IN PARAGRAPH (a).
BY INSTALLING THIS PRODUCT, YOU AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY, AS WELL AS ALL OTHER
DISCLAIMERS AND WARRANTIES IN THIS DOCUMENT.
Drawing No. LP0921 Revised 04/2023
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