red lion Sixnet ST-IPm-8460 Installation instructions

Hardware Guide | April 2020
LP1106 | Revision B
Sixnet®Series
ST-IPm-8460
SixTRAK IPm®RTU/Controller

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Drawing No. LP1106 Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) - A Rules: Interference . . . 1
Industry Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Environmental Impact Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Toxic Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Trademark Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Release Notes and Document Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Additional Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
General Safety Cautions and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Electrical Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Environmental Safety Cautions and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 1 Introduction and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Software Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Sixnet I/O Tool Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Sixlog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Straton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
ISaGRAF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
SixTRAK IPm Industrial RTU Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 2 Installation and Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Contents of Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Getting Started Installing Red Lion Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
DIN Rail Mounting and Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Panel Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Chapter 3 Power and ST-Bus Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Current Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
DC Power Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Redundant Power Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
SixTRAK IPm Power Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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ST-Bus Wiring Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
ST-Bus Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
EtherTRAK-2 Wiring Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
EtherTRAK-2 Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Network Topology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Ring Topology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Passthru Topology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Star Topology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Recommended Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Chapter 4 Communications Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Communication Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
RS232 Ports A & B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
RS485 Port C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
RS232 Port D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Ethernet Port 1 (Primary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Ethernet Port 2 with Built-in Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Chapter 5 Operation and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Location Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Status LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
SixTRAK IPm RTU/Controller Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Chapter 6 Red Lion Windows Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Red Lion Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Basic Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Exporting I/O Definitions (optional, requires the SCS feature set) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Datalogging (optional, requires the SCS feature set) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
IEC 61131 Programming (optional, requires the SCS feature set) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
LINUX Capabilities (optional, requires the IPm Advanced feature set) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Product Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Revision B Disclaimer
ST-IPm-8460
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Preface
Disclaimer
Portions of this document are intended solely as an outline of methodologies to be followed during the installation
maintenance and operation of Sixnet®Series ST-IPm-8460 equipment. It is not intended as a step-by-step guide or a
complete set of all procedures necessary and sufficient to complete all operations.
While every effort has been made to ensure that this document is complete and accurate at the time of release, the
information that it contains is subject to change. Red Lion Controls, Inc is not responsible for any additions to or alterations
of the original document. Industrial networks vary widely in their configurations, topologies, and traffic conditions. This
document is intended as a general guide only. It has not been tested for all possible applications, and it may not be complete
or accurate for some situations.
Users of this document are urged to heed warnings and cautions summarized at the front of the document, such as
electrical hazard warnings.
Compliance Information
It is recommended that the owner of this equipment determine and ensure conformance with any specific and applicable
local regulations.
Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) - A Rules: Interference
Every effort has been made to ensure that this equipment is designed to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
as described in the FCC Rules.
This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC-A Rules.
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this device in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at
their own expense.
Industry Canada
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Cet appareillage numérique de la classe A répond à toutes les exigences de l’interférence canadienne causant des
règlements d’équipement. L’opération est sujette aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) ce dispositif peut ne pas causer
l’interférence nocive, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter n’importe quelle interférence reçue, y compris l’interférence qui peut
causer l’opération peu désirée.
Environmental Impact Statement
Red Lion equipment contains no hazardous materials as defined by the United States Environmental Protection Agency
(USEPA). Red Lion recommends that all failed product be returned to Red Lion for failure analysis and proper disposal.

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Toxic Emissions
Red Lion equipment releases no toxic emissions.
Trademark Acknowledgments
Red Lion Controls acknowledges and recognizes ownership of the following trademarked terms used in this document.
Microsoft®and Windows®are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.
Tera Term is a registered trademark of T. Teranishi.
All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.
Release Notes and Document Updates
The hard copy and electronic media versions of this document are revised only at major releases and therefore, may not
always contain the latest product information. Documentation Notes and/or Product Bulletins will be provided as needed
between major releases to describe any new information or document changes.
The latest online version of this document and all product updates can be accessed through the Red Lion website at:
http://www.redlion.net/support/documentation.
Related Documents
Available documents related to this product can be accessed at:
http://www.redlion.net/documentation/red-lion-documentation.
Additional Product Information
Additional product information can be obtained by contacting the local sales representative or Red Lion through the
contact numbers and/or e-mail addresses listed on the inside of the front cover.
Warnings and Cautions
Warnings apply to situations where personal injury or death may result.
Cautions apply to where reduced function or damage to equipment may result.
These products should not be used 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 consequential equipment or personnel
safety. In particular, Red Lion disclaims any responsibility for damages, either direct or consequential, that result from the
use of this equipment in any application.
All power, input and output (I/O) wiring must be in accordance with Class I, Division 2 wiring methods and in accordance
with the authority having jurisdiction.
Ces produits ne doivent pas être utilisés pour remplacer le verrouillage de sécurité approprié. Aucun dispositif basé sur
un logiciel (ou tout autre dispositif à l’état solide) devraient jamais être conçus pour être responsable de l’entretien de
l’équipement consécutifs ou la sécurité du personnel. En particulier, Red Lion décline toute responsabilité pour les
dommages, directs ou indirects, résultant de l’utilisation de cet équipement dans n’importe quelle application.
Tout courant, câblage entrée et sortie (I / O) doit être conforme aux méthodes de câblage à la Classe I, Division 2 et
conformément à l’autorité compétente.

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Drawing No. LP1106 Preface
Revision B Warnings and Cautions
ST-IPm-8460
SixTRAK IPm®RTU/Controller
General Safety Cautions and Warnings
CAUTION: If the Sixnet series equipment is used in the manner not specified by Red Lion, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.
ATTENTION: Si l’ Sixnet série équipement est utilisé d’une manière non spécifiée par Red Lion, la
protection fournie par l’équipement peut être compromise.
CAUTION: Do not perform any services on the unit unless qualified to do so. Do not substitute
unauthorized parts or make unauthorized modifications to the unit.
ATTENTION: Ne pas effectuer de services sur l’appareil s’il n’est pas qualifié pour le faire. Ne pas
substituer pièces non autorisées ou de modifications non autorisées de l’appareil.
CAUTION: Do not operate the equipment in a manner not specified by this manual.
ATTENTION: Ne pas faire fonctionner l’équipement d’une manière non spécifiée par ce manuel.
WARNING: Install only in accordance with Local and National Codes of authorities having jurisdiction.
ALERTE: Installer uniquement, conformément aux codes locaux et nationaux des autorités ayant
compétence.
Electrical Safety Warnings
WARNING: Do not work on equipment or cables during periods of lightning activity.
ALERTE: Ne pas travailler sur le matériel ou les câbles pendant les périodes d’activité de la foudre.
WARNING: Properly ground the unit before connecting anything else to the unit. Units not properly
grounded may result in a safety risk and could be hazardous and may void the warranty. See the grounding
technique section of this Hardware Guide for proper ways to ground the unit.
ALERTE: Correctement à la terre de l’unité avant tout raccordement à l’unité. Unités pas correctement
mise à la terre peut entraîner un risque de sécurité et pourraient être dangereux et peut annuler la
garantie. Voir la section technique de mise à la terre de ce mode d’emploi des moyens appropriés à la
masse de l’appareil.
WARNING: Do not operate the unit with the end plates removed, as this could create a shock or fire hazard.
ALERTE: Ne pas faire fonctionner l’unité avec les plaques d’extrémité retiré, ce qui pourrait créer une
décharge électrique ou un incendie.
CAUTION: Observe proper DC Voltage polarity when installing power input cables. Reversing voltage
polarity can cause permanent damage to the unit and voids the warranty.
ATTENTION: Respecter la polarité correcte de tension DC lors de l’installation des câbles d’alimentation
d’entrée. Inversion de polarité de tension peut causer des dommages permanents à l’appareil et annule la
garantie.

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Preface Drawing No. LP1106
Safety Information Revision B
ST-IPm-8460
SixTRAK IPm®RTU/Controller
Environmental Safety Cautions and Warnings
CAUTION: This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D or non-
hazardous locations only.
ATTENTION: Cet équipement est adapté pour une utilisation dans la classe I, Division 2, Groupes A, B, C
et D ou non dangereux endroits seulement.
WARNING: Explosion Hazard – Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I, Division 2.
ALERTE: Risque d’explosion - Remplacement d’un composant peut empêcher la conformité de Classe I,
Division 2.
WARNING: Explosion Hazard - When in hazardous locations, disconnect power before replacing or wiring
modules.
ALERTE: Risque d’explosion - Ne débranchez pas l’équipement à moins que l’alimentation ait été coupée
ou que l’environnement est connu pour être non dangereux.
WARNING: Explosion Hazard – Do not connect or disconnect any connections while circuit is live unless
area is known to be non-hazardous.
ALERTE: Risque d’explosion - Ne pas brancher ou débrancher les connexions lorsque le circuit est sous
tension sauf si la zone est connue pour être non dangereux.
Safety Information
Environmental
Pollution degree: 2 (Per IEC 61010-1)
Electrical
Properly ground the unit before connecting anything else to it. If the equipment is used in a manner “not” specified by
Red Lion, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
Overvoltage category: II (Per IEC 61010-1)
Safety Standards
This unit meets the standards listed below, plus others.
Note: Some ratings may be pending on newer models. Contact Red Lion for the latest information.
Electrical safety:
CE per Low Voltage Directive and IEC 61010-1
UL recognition per UL508
CSA per C22.2/142
Markings:
Direct Current: 10-30 VDC (minimum/maximum)
Protective Conductor Terminal
See warnings below.
Install the controller in accordance with local and national electrical codes.
Lightning Danger: Do not work on equipment during periods of lightning activity.
Do not connect a telephone line into one of the Ethernet RJ45 connectors.

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Drawing No. LP1106 Preface
Revision B Safety Information
ST-IPm-8460
SixTRAK IPm®RTU/Controller
EMC (emissions and immunity):
CE per the EMC directive, EN 55022 or EN 61000-6-2/4
FCC part 15 and ICES 003; Class A. See FCC statement on previous page.
Marine, maritime and offshore:
These devices, when installed in an appropriately IP rated enclosure, comply with the ABS
standards which are similar to DNV No. 2.4 and equivalent to Lloyds. See warning below.
For marine and maritime compliance, do not install this product within 5 meters of a standard
or a steering magnetic compass.
WEEE compliance:
These devices comply with the WEEE directive. Do not throw away these devices in the
standard trash. Contact Red Lion regarding proper disposal.
RoHS compliance:
These devices comply with the RoHS directive and are consider lead and other hazardous
substance free.
CCUSUS
UL
R
LISTED
Hazardous Locations:
UL per ISA12.12.01 (Class I, Div. 2), Groups A,B,C,D (UL File # 317425)
CSA per C22.2/213 (Class 1, Div. 2), Groups A,B,C,D (cUL File # E317425)
ATEX per IEC 60079-0 and IEC 60079-7, Zone 2

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Preface Drawing No. LP1106
Safety Information Revision B
ST-IPm-8460
SixTRAK IPm®RTU/Controller

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Drawing No. LP1106 Chapter 1 Introduction and Specifications
Revision B Introduction
ST-IPm-8460
SixTRAK IPm®RTU/Controller
Chapter 1 Introduction and Specifications
Introduction
The products covered by this manual are designed for use in industrial control and data acquisition systems. Refer to the
Red Lion Electronic catalog and the individual technical documents for complete features and benefits. This manual covers
the aspects of hardware installation and maintenance. For software features and capabilities, please refer to Red Lion’s
Electronic help System accessible from within the Sixnet I/O Tool Kit software and the virtual helpdesk on www.redlion.net.
A typical Red Lion station consists of an AC to DC power supply, a Red Lion HMI, Sixnet Series RTU/Controller, and
EtherTRAK®-2 I/O modules. The I/O modules can be interfaced via Ethernet (EtherTRAK-2 dual Ethernet I/O modules),
RS485 (EtherTRAK-2 dual Ethernet I/O modules), or the ST-BUS (Legacy SixTRAK I/O modules; supported for backward
compatibility). Almost any combination of these components along with third party hardware and software can be used to
make a system.
Software Tools
Red Lion supplies the “mission-oriented” tools you need for every step of your project from the initial specification,
through startup, and years of trouble free operation. Configuration information flows between Red Lion Windows®, saving
you time (you don’t have to enter data multiple times) and dramatically reducing data entry errors. Refer to the online help
in the Sixnet I/O Tool Kit for complete details.
Sixnet I/O Tool Kit
The Sixnet I/O Tool Kit is a configuration, calibration and maintenance tool for Red Lion hardware. Use the I/O Tool Kit
to configure I/O features, perform channel-by-channel calibrations in meaningful engineering units, and perform live
diagnostics at each station. Refer to the electronic help for details.
Here are the optional Feature Sets for the Sixnet I/O Tool Kit:
• SCS (Scalable Control System) features: Includes importing, tag exporting, I/O transfers and advanced load options.
The SCS option is required to develop ISaGRAF programs, using the ISaGRAF Workbench.
• Data logging: Includes Sixlog data logging including automatic host and client transfers.
• IPm®Advanced feature: Gain access to LINUX-visible features in SixTRAK IPm RTU/Controller, including file
loading and advanced diagnostics. A library of functions to access the IPm I/O registers and other services is
supplied with this enhanced license.
Sixlog
Sixlog is data logging software for Red Lion Sixnet Series IPm RTU/Controller, controllers, and RTUs. Data is logged into
protected memory in the unit. Then Sixlog uploads the data files and saves them into ASCII format files that are easy to
import into databases, spreadsheets and other Windows applications. Access the Sixlog functions from within the Sixnet
I/O Tool Kit.
Straton
The Straton Workbench allows you to write IEC 61131 Control Programs for a Red Lion SixTRAK IPm RTU/Controller.
Five IEC 61131 languages are supported (FBD, LD, ST, SFC, IL). The Straton Workbench may be downloaded from
www.redlion.net. Within the Electronic help are extensive help topics and several tutorials.
ISaGRAF
The ISaGRAF Workbench allows you to write an IEC 61131 control program for a Red Lion SixTRAK IPm RTU/Controller.
All 5 of the IEC 61131 languages are supported, including Ladder Logic and Function Blocks.

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Chapter 1 Introduction and Specifications Drawing No. LP1106
SixTRAK IPm Industrial RTU Specifications Revision B
ST-IPm-8460
SixTRAK IPm®RTU/Controller
SixTRAK IPm Industrial RTU Specifications
Table 1.1 SixTRAK IPm Industrial RTU Specifications
Performance Specifications Processor: Industrial PPC (32-bit)
Dynamic Memory (RAM): 512 MB (478 MB available)
Program Memory (Flash): 512 MB (272 MB for application data and programs)
Data Logging Memory (RAM): 8 MB (Battery backed)
Data Logging: Sixnet SixLog or Red Lion Workbench
IEC 61131 Programming: Red Lion Workbench (Sixnet ISaGRAF is supported for
backward compatibility)
Power Input Input Voltage: 10-30 VDC
Steady Input Current: 150 mA @ 24 V (6.2 W max.)
Inrush: 3.0 A / 60 µs @ 24 VDC
BTU/HR: 12.29
Switch Properties Operation: Unmanaged
Number of MAC Addresses: 2
IEEE Compliance: 802.3u, 802.3x
Protocols: TCP/IP, ARP, UDP, IGMP, DHCP, Modbus UDP/TCP, Sixnet UDR, Modbus
ASCII/RTU, DNP3.0 and IEC 60870-101/104
Latency (typical): 10 Mbps: 16 µs, 100 Mbps: 5 µs
Switching Method: Store-and-Forward
Maximum Throughput: 90 Mbps (Network 2)
MDIX Auto Cable Sensing
Auto Sensing Speed and Flow Control
MTBF: >820,000 hours per MIL-HNDBK-217F2
Connectors Ethernet Ports
Independent Networks with Unique MAC & IP Addresses
Network 1 Port: One (1) shielded 10/100Base-T(X) port
Network 2 Ports: Five (5) shielded 10/100Base-T(X) ports
Serial Ports
Supports speeds up to 115,200 baud
RS-232 (Port A): RJ45 (TD, RD, CTS, RTS, CD, DTR, DSR, GND)
RS-232 (Port B): RJ45 (TD, RD, CTS, RTS, CD, DTR, DSR, GND)
RS-485 (Port C): Screw block (485+, 485-, GND) 2- wire half-duplex half-duplex,
isolated 1,500 Vrms
RS-232 (Port D): Screw block (TD, RD, RTS, CTS, GND) isolated 1,500 Vrms
USB Port: Type B for diagnostics only
Network Media 10BaseT: >Cat3 cable
100BaseTX: >Cat5 cable
Recommended Wiring
Clearance
Front: 3" (7.62 cm)
Top: 2.5" (6.35 cm)
Environmental Operating Temperature Range: -40 °C to 70 °C
Storage Temperature: -40 °C to 85 °C
Operating Humidity: 10% to 95% (non-condensing)
Operating Altitude: 0 to 2,000 ft.
Shock: IEC60068-2-6; Half Sine, 31 G, 11 ms duration
Vibration: IEC60068-2-27; 9-200 Hz 2 G, 200-500 Hz 1.5 G

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Drawing No. LP1106 Chapter 1 Introduction and Specifications
Revision B Ordering Information
ST-IPm-8460
SixTRAK IPm®RTU/Controller
Certification & Compliance Hazardous Locations: ISA12.12.01, CSA C22.2/213, Class 1, Division 2 Groups A, B,
C, D
Electrical Safety: UL 508, CSA C22.2/142, IEC61010-1, CE
EMI Emissions: FCC part 15, ICES-003, Class A, EN61000-6-4, CE
EMC Immunity: EN61000-6-2, CE
Flammability: UL 94V-0 materials
ATEX (Zone 2) Protection string: II 3 G Ex ec IIC T4 X
Ambient temperature range: -20 °C ≤ Tamb ≤ 65 °C
Use field wiring with insulation rated to at least 105 °C
Standards evaluated for ATEX: IEC 60079-0 Edition 7.0, IEC 60079-7 Edition 5.1
The equipment shall be installed in an enclosure that provides a degree of protection
not less than IP54 in accordance with EN/IEC 60079-7 and used in an environment
of not more than Pollution Degree 2 in accordance with EN/IEC60664-1 when
applied in Zone 2 environments. The enclosure must be accessible only by the use
of a tool.
Mechanical Case Dimensions:
Height: 3.17" (8.05 cm)
Width: 4.75" (12.07 cm)
Depth: 3.00" (7.62 cm)
Weight: 0.75 lbs (0.34 kg)
Mount: DIN rail 35 mm or flat panel mount
Ordering Information
The Sixnet Series ST-IPm-8460 model part numbers and network applications are presented below.
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION STATIC RAM DYNAMIC RAM FLASH MEMORY
ST-IPM-8460 Industrial RTU 8 MB 512 MB 512 MB

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Chapter 1 Introduction and Specifications Drawing No. LP1106
Ordering Information Revision B
ST-IPm-8460
SixTRAK IPm®RTU/Controller

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Drawing No. LP1106 Chapter 2 Installation and Assembly
Revision B Introduction
ST-IPm-8460
SixTRAK IPm®RTU/Controller
Chapter 2 Installation and Assembly
Introduction
This section contains the information and procedures necessary to unpack, inspect, install and connect the Sixnet Series
ST-IPm-8460 equipment.
Contents of Package
The shipping package should contain the items listed below in undamaged condion. If the package contents are
damaged, contact your carrier and le a damage claim with them.
• 1 ST-IPm-8460 unit
• 1 RJ45-DB9-KIT which includes 2 unwired adapters and 1 RJ45-DB9F-IPM
• 1 Quick Start Guide
Getting Started Installing Red Lion Hardware
Following these steps will make installation and start-up of your unit easier.
1. Mount the Hardware: Refer to “DIN Rail Mounting and Removal” for information on installing the Red Lion Hardware.
2. Install ST-BUS or Communication Wiring to I/O Modules: Make ST-BUS wiring connections to any legacy SixTRAK I/O
modules. Refer to a following section for ST-BUS wiring guidelines. Make the necessary communication connections to
any EtherTRAK-2 I/O modules.
3. Connect Power and I/O Wiring to the Modules: Connect AC power to the Red Lion or user supplied power supply.
Make DC power connections from the power supply to the Red Lion components. Make field wiring connections to the
Sixnet I/O modules and any peripheral equipment. Refer to the appropriate user manuals for I/O connection details.
(refer to the “SixTRAK IPm Power Connections” diagram)
4. Install Communication Cabling: The unit covered by this manual comes with communication accessories. Snap the pre-
wired RJ45 to DB9 adapter to the RJ45 patch cord (not supplied). Connect this cable between one of the serial RS232
ports (RJ45 connector) on your SixTRAK IPM RTU/Controller and a serial RS232 port (DB9 connector) on your PC. (refer
to “Communication Ports”)
5. Fabricate and install RS232 and RS485 cables as needed to connect to other devices. If you are using Ethernet units,
install the correct cabling and peripherals. Refer to the documentation for your Ethernet communication devices for
details. (refer to “Communication Ports”)
6. Apply Power: Power up the Red Lion component and related peripherals. Observe the status LED on each unit. Typically
a solid ON indicates proper operation. A blinking LED may indicate that the unit needs to be configured. Refer to the
appropriate Red Lion manual for details. (refer to “Status LED”)
7. Configure Using the Sixnet I/O Tool Kit: Use the Sixnet I/O Tool Kit to create a hardware configuration for each Red
Lion station. Use RS232 or Ethernet to communicate to the RTU/Controller via the Tool kit. The default station number
(slave address) used for Sixnet UDR and Modbus Protocols is one. The default IP address of network 1 is 10.1.0.1. Refer
to the electronic help in the I/O Tool Kit for details. (refer to “Red Lion Software”)
8. Test the Hardware: Use the Test I/O window in the I/O Tool Kit program to verify proper I/O operation of all Red Lion
stations. Refer to the I/O Tool Kit electronic help system. (refer to Chapter 6)
9. Configure Your PC Software to Communicate with the Red Lion Station(s): Refer to the software documentation.
10. If You Have Difficulty: If you experience startup trouble, visit our Knowledge Base for some troubleshooting tips. If
you still need assistance, please contact Red Lion Technical Support.

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Chapter 2 Installation and Assembly Drawing No. LP1106
DIN Rail Mounting and Removal Revision B
ST-IPm-8460
SixTRAK IPm®RTU/Controller
DIN Rail Mounting and Removal
The Sixnet Series ST-IPm-8460 units can be snapped onto a standard DIN rail (EN50022) or screwed directly to a flat
panel. Refer to Figure 2.1 to properly mount the ST-IPm-8460 unit.
Note: Allow enough room to route Ethernet copper or fiber optic cables.
Figure 2.1 Mounting and Removal Instructions
1
Mounng
2
Recommended DIN rail mounng steps:
1. Hook the top of the unit over the DIN rail.
2. Push the boom of the unit towards the DIN rail unl it snaps into place.
Removal
Recommended DIN rail removal steps:
A. Insert screwdriver into DIN clip and pry unl the boom of the unit releases from the DIN rail.
B. Unhook the top of the unit and remove it from the DIN rail.
A
B

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Drawing No. LP1106 Chapter 2 Installation and Assembly
Revision B Panel Assembly
ST-IPm-8460
SixTRAK IPm®RTU/Controller
Panel Assembly
Most Red Lion components snap onto DIN rail strips fastened to a sub panel. The figure below (Figure 2.2) shows a
sample panel with DIN rail strips and wire duct attached. Recommended DIN rail spacing is 8 inches. This spacing allows
room for wire duct to be installed without obstructing field wiring installation.
The Red Lion components are typically installed against one another, but space may be left between modules to
accommodate other DIN rail mounted components such as terminal blocks and fuse holders. End clamps are recommended
to restrict side-to-side movement.
Red Lion components can be installed in any orientation and order on your panel.
Figure 2.2 Sample Layout for a 36" x 30" Enclosure:

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Chapter 2 Installation and Assembly Drawing No. LP1106
Panel Assembly Revision B
ST-IPm-8460
SixTRAK IPm®RTU/Controller
Figure 2.3 SixTRAK IPm RTU/Controller Dimensions:
0.25"
[0.64 cm]
2.92"
[7.42 cm]
0.17"
[0.43]
(clear for
#8 screw)
DIN EN
50022
(not
included)
4.47" [11.35 cm]
4.75" [12.07 cm]
3.00"
[7.63 cm]
3.17" [8.05 cm]
2.55"
[6.48 cm]
Side View
4.27" [10.83 cm]
4.47" [11.35 cm]
2.92"
[7.42 cm]
3.17"
[8.05 cm]
4.27" [10.83 cm]
1.38" [3.5 cm]
1.06"
[2.7 cm]
0.30"
[0.76 cm]
DIN EN50022
(not included with units)
(not shown to scale)
(for reference only)
SixTRAK IPm
Front View

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Drawing No. LP1106 Chapter 3 Power and ST-Bus Wiring
Revision B Power Requirements
ST-IPm-8460
SixTRAK IPm®RTU/Controller
Chapter 3 Power and ST-Bus Wiring
Power Requirements
Red Lion SixTRAK IPm RTU/Controller accepts a user DC power source of 10 to 30 VDC or a 24 VDC power from a Red
Lion power supply. Although not required, Red Lion has the following power supplies:
• 24 VDC power supply @ 30 W (NTPS-24-1-3)
• 24 VDC power supply @ 72 W (NTPS-24-3)
• 24 VDC power supply @ 120 W (NTPS-24-5)
Current Requirements
To calculate the current requirements, add the wattage required for the Red Lion SixTRAK IPm RTU/Controller, and
modules in use. Then divide the total wattage by the DC power source voltage. Then add any current needed for user
instrumentation loops.
DC Power Wiring
All Red Lion units and user instrumentation loops may be powered from a single DC source. The user DC power source
must be between 10 to 30 volts.
Wire Gauge Capacity of terminal plug: 12 to 28 AWG (3.31 TO 0.081 mm2) copper wire
Torque: 4.4 inch-lbs (0.5 N-m)
Strip insulation back on conductor: 0.25" to 0.27"
Redundant Power Inputs
The Red Lion SixTRAK IPm RTU/Controller has redundant power + input terminals. (There is one common power -
terminal.) This allows you to connect two separate power supplies. If one fails then the other will take over powering your
hardware. The SixTRAK IPm RTU/Controller can also have redundant power inputs but requires an externally wired diode.
See figure below.
Note: In the SixTRAK IPm RTU/Controller, the ST C (+) and ST D (-) of the SixTRAK ST-BUS are internally connected
to only the primary power input (terminals 2 and 4). Therefore, when running on only auxiliary power (terminals 3
and 4) there will be no power on terminals 16 and 17 (ST C and ST D). If redundant power is desired for the
ST-BUS, it is recommended that the auxiliary power + be connected to terminal 16 through an external diode. The
diode should be appropriately sized (current rating) for the number of legacy SixTRAK I/O modules being powered.

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Chapter 3 Power and ST-Bus Wiring Drawing No. LP1106
ST-Bus Wiring Guidelines Revision B
ST-IPm-8460
SixTRAK IPm®RTU/Controller
SixTRAK IPm Power Connections
Figure 3.1. Power Connections
ST-Bus Wiring Guidelines
ST-Bus wiring connects the legacy SixTRAK I/O modules and expanders to the SixTRAK IPm RTU/Controller. Follow the
upcoming guidelines for reliable performance.
ST-Bus Capability
• Max. modules or expanders connected directly to SixTRAK IPm RTU/Controller 10
• Max. modules connected to expander output 20 (any mix)
• Required cable type: any with 2 individually shielded pairs, 22 AWG min.
• Recommended cables: Alpha 2466C, Belden 8723, Carol C1352
• Max. cabling off each SixTRAK IPm RTU/Controller or expander 25 ft.
EtherTRAK-2 Wiring Guidelines
Connection to Dual Network I/O modules is standard 802.3 Ethernet. Best performance is seen when following the
guidelines set out in that standard.
EtherTRAK-2 Guidelines
The specifications below are application guidelines to get the best performance from the SixTRAK IPm RTU/Controller.
Depending on the specifics of the application these numbers can be tweaked. Factors that can affect performance are scan
time, network, protocol and load from other programs running in the RTU.
• Maximum number of 3rd party stations and I/O modules per RTU: 128
• Ring Network limit (Switches and I/O modules): <50 per ring for best performance
• Passthru network limit (Switches and I/O modules): <25 for best results
• Minimum recommended cable quality: Cat 5
• Maximum length of Ethernet cable (per hop): 100 meters
• Maximum number of 3rd party stations and I/O modules at 10ms poll time: 16
• Maximum number of 3rd party stations and I/O modules at 100ms poll time: 50
• Poll time is not exact. Please allow for variance of poll time by up to 30% depending on application details.
Please contact Technical Support for more information.