tams elektronik ZEUS s88-BiDiB-Link User manual
ZEUS | s88-BiDiB-Link
BiDiB-Interface
and/or
PC-Interface for the s88 bus
Manua
Item nos. 44-05106 | 44-05107
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Version: 2.0 | Status: 11/2022
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Printing the manual
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otes on BiDiB®
The BiDiB devices described in this manua comp y with the standards of the BiDiB
specification (status V0.7). The BiDiB specification has been pub ished on: www.bidib.org.
BiDiB® is a registered trademark. Copyrights and trademarks to BiDiB are he d by Wo fgang
Kufer, OpenDCC.de.
In order to increase the readabi ity of this text, we have dispensed with referring to this with
every use of the term BiDiB.
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Contents
1. Getting started.............................................................................................................4
1.1. Contents of the package.......................................................................................4
1.2. Accessories..........................................................................................................4
1.3. Intended use.......................................................................................................4
1.4. Safety instructions................................................................................................5
1.5. Care....................................................................................................................5
2. Definitions....................................................................................................................6
3. Operation overview.......................................................................................................7
4. Connecting ZEUS..........................................................................................................9
4.1. Use as a BiDiB interface........................................................................................9
4.2. Use as a s88 interface.........................................................................................10
4.3. Connecting the PC..............................................................................................11
5. Settings......................................................................................................................12
5.1. Identify button...................................................................................................12
5.2. Firmware update and configuration.....................................................................12
6. Check ist for troub eshooting and error correction.........................................................13
6.1. Technica Hot ine................................................................................................13
6.2. Repairs..............................................................................................................13
7. Technica data S88-5...................................................................................................14
8. Warranty, EU conformity & WEEE................................................................................16
8.1. Guarantee bond.................................................................................................16
8.2. EU Dec aration of Conformity..............................................................................17
8.3. Dec arations on the WEEE Directive.....................................................................17
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1. Getting started
The instructions wi he p you step by step with the safe and proper insta ation and use of
your interface. Before you put the interface into operation, read this manua comp ete y,
especia y the safety instructions and the section on possib e errors and their e imination. You
wi then know what you have to pay attention to and thus avoid errors that sometimes can
on y be rectified with a ot of effort.
Keep the instructions in a safe p ace so that you can restore functiona ity ater in the event of
any ma functions. If you pass the interface on to another person, a so give the instructions
with it.
1.1. Contents of the package
1 ready-bui t and tested circuit board ZEUS (item no. 44-05106-01) or
1 interface ZEUS in housing (item no. 44-05107-01)
1 USB cab e 2.0, 4-core, p ug connector A <> p ug connector Mini-B
3 short-circuit jumpers
1.2. Accessories
Connection cables
In order to connect the s88 feedback modu es and/or the BiDiB-knots to the interface you
need Ethernet patch cab es (RJ-45). In order to provide a c ear arrangement, it is
recommended to use cab es of different co ours, e.g.:
b ue for the s88 bus ines
green for the BiDiBus ines
Connection to devices with 6-pole s88 interface
In order to connect s88 feedback modu es not providing a connection according to the
standard s88-N but on y a 6-po e connector, you need a suitab e adapter, e.g. an adapter
S88-A. These are avai ab e in different versions for various mounting situations (item numbers
44-09100, 44-09110, 44-09200, 44-09210).
1.3. Intended use
The interface is intended for use in mode rai way ayouts as specified in the instructions. Any
other use is not in accordance with the intended use and wi resu t in the oss of the warranty
c aim. Intended use a so inc udes reading, understanding and fo owing a parts of the
instructions. The interface is not intended to be used by chi dren under the age of 14.
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1.4. Safety instructions
ote:
The interface contains integrated circuits (ICs). These are sensitive to e ectrostatic charging.
Therefore, do not touch these components unti you have "discharged" yourse f. For this
purpose, e.g. a grip on a radiator is sufficient.
Improper use and non-observance of the instructions can ead to inca cu ab e hazards. Prevent
these dangers by carrying out the fo owing measures:
On y use the interface in c osed, c ean and dry rooms. Avoid moisture and sp ash water in
the environment. After condensation has formed, wait two hours for acc imatisation before
use.
Disconnect the interface from the power supp y before carrying out wiring work.
Supp y the interface on y with extra- ow vo tage as specified in the technica data. Use on y
tested and approved transformers.
On y p ug the mains p ugs of transformers into proper y insta ed and fused earthed sockets.
When making e ectrica connections, ensure that the cab e cross-section is sufficient.
Heating of the interface during operation is norma and harm ess.
Do not expose the interface to high ambient temperatures or direct sun ight. Observe the
information on the maximum operating temperature in the technica data.
Regu ar y check the operationa safety of the interface, e.g. for damage to the connection
cab es.
If you notice damage or if ma functions occur, disconnect the connection to the power
supp y immediate y. Send the interface in for inspection.
1.5. Care
Do not use any c eaning agents to c ean the interface. On y wipe the interface dry. Disconnect
the interface from the power supp y before c eaning.
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2. Definitions
S88, HSI-88 and BiDiB are protoco s for the transmission of data between mode rai way
ayouts and PC.
S88
s88 is the most simp e bus system to feedback PC conform data. At the s88 modu es´ inputs
is determined whether they are connected to earth or not (or in other words are c osed or
open). These feedback data are transferred from the s88 modu es via an s88 interface to the
PC, where they serve as a basis for the PC contro .
HSI-88
HSI-88 was deve oped to transmit the s88-feedback signa s from a PC-interface with
connection possibi ity for three s88-bus ines into the PC.
BiDiB
BiDiB is a protoco which a ows bidirectiona communication
between the different stationary components of a mode rai way contro system (e.g. digita
contro units, boosters, accessory decoders, feedback modu es) and
between the stationary components of the mode rai way contro and the PC.
Via an interface can be transmitted
BiDiB feedback signa s to the PC and
switching and contro commands from the PC to the stationary components of the mode
rai way contro system.
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3. Operation overview
The interface ZEUS can be used as a
PC interface for the s88 bus and/or
BiDiB interface
The interface (ZEUS) provides the
connection between PC contro ,
s88 modu es and the BiDiB-nodes
on the different eve s of the
system. The hub (BiDiB node 2)
provides an additiona eve .
BiDiB-nodes have different
functions, e.g.: feedback modu es
(c ass "Occupancy") or stationary
decoders (c ass "Accessory
Contro ").
In contrast to conventiona digita
contro systems there is no need
for a digita contro unit and a
booster for this BiDiB contro ed
ayout part.
Use as a BiDiB interface
You can connect a maximum of 31 additiona BiDiB knots to one interface ZEUS via two RJ-45
sockets. The assignment of the BiDiB knots to the two RJ-45 sockets is optiona .
Use as a PC interface for the s88 bus
The interface ZEUS has three RJ-45 sockets according to S88-N for the connection of three
s88 bus ines.
Background information: The standard s88-N regu ates the assignment of
commercia Ethernet patch-cab es for use in s88 feedback systems. Un ike the 6-
conductor connecting cab es frequent y used, the patch-cab es used in computer
networks are screened against outside e ectric signa s. Thus using patch-cab es reduces the
iabi ity to interference considerab y.
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You can connect to each of the three RJ-45 sockets 512 earth contacts or
32 x 16-fo d feedback modu es or
64 x 8-fo d feedback modu es,
which corresponds to 1536 feedback sections in tota .
For the data transfer to the PC you can choose between:
HSI-88-mode. Hint: It is used the HSI-88 protoco for serial interfaces, not the HSI-88-USB
protoco .
BiDiB-protoco . The connected s88 modu es are administered as BiDiB knots by the
interface.
Simulaneous use as a s88 and a BiDiB interface
It is possib e to use the interface simu taneous y as a s88 interface and a BiDiB interface.
There are no restrictions according to the number of s88 modu es or BiDiB knots to be
connected. In this case, the BiDiB protoco is mandatory for the transfer of the s88-data to the
PC. In this case data transfer to the PC according to the BiDiB protoco is mandatory.
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4. Connecting ZEUS
Connect the interface via RJ-45 patch cab es to the s88 modu es or the BiDiB knots. For the
sake of c arity, we recommend to use different co oured patch cab es for different types of bus
ines, e.g.
green for the BiDiBus
b ue for the s88 bus
4.1. Use as a BiDiB interface
Connecting the BiDiB knots
You can connect up to 31 BiDiB nodes to the ZEUS interface (ZEUS is one of 32 possib e nodes
in eve 1). The assignment to the two BiDiB connections is optiona .
Setting the protocol
When using ZEUS as a BiDiB interface, you have to choose the BiDiB protoco for the data
transfer from the interface to the PC. For this, the connection JP3 must be open (i.e. the
jumper must not be p ugged into JP3).
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Mounting the terminating jumpers
When the interface is insta ed at one end of the BiDiBus- ine (i.e. with on y one branching RJ
45 cab e), you have to mount the terminating jumpers JP1 and JP2. When subsequent y
connecting one ore more additiona devices to a BiDiBus- ine you have to dismount the
terminating jumpers from the interface.
Please note: When not mounting terminating jumpers with the interface at one end of a
bus ine, interferences in data transfer due to distortion of the e ectrica signa s possib y
occur. With a device with mounted terminating jumpers but not insta ed at one end of bus
ine data transfer possib y co apses.
Fau ty mounted or missing terminating jumpers cannot cause damages at the interface.
4.2. Use as a s88 interface
Connecting the s88 bus lines
You can connect a maximum of 512 earth contacts to each of the three s88 connections, or
worded different y:
32 x 16-fo d feedback modu es or
64 x 8- fo d feedback modu es.
When connecting s88 feedback modu es not providing a RJ-45 connection according to S88-N
but on y a 6-po e p ug connector, you need an additiona adapter S88-A. These are avai ab e
in different versions for various mounting situations.
Settings
In order to transfer feedback data from the interface to the PC in HSI-88 mode, you have to
insert a short circuit jumper on JP3. As ong as the connection is open, data are transferred
according to the BiDiB protoco .
P ease note: When using ZEUS simu taneous y as a s88 and a BiDiB interface, you have to
choose the BiDiB protoco for the data transfer (to keep the connection JP3 open).
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4.3. Connecting the PC
Connect ZEUS via the USB cab e inc uded in the package to you PC. In case the USB interface
has not been insta ed on your PC, you wi receive an appropriate indication. You have to
down oad the driver from the internet then.
Settings in the software for HSI mode
When transferring data from the interface to the PC in HSI-88-mode, you have to make the
fo owing settings in your software:
data transfer according to the HSI-88-protoco for serial interfaces,
number of s88 modu es connected to the three bus ines. Hint: Observe the numbers of the
bus ines (see figure in section 4).
Settings in the software for BiDiB
BiDiB has been designed that way connected BiDiB-knots og in themse ves at the software.
S88 modu es are administered by the interface as BiDiB-knots when data transfer to the PC is
effected via the BiDiB-protoco .
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5. Settings
When switching on the BiDiB system a interfaces and nodes are identified automatica y by the
interface, and disp ayed on the screen.
5.1. Identify button
In order to identify an interface ZEUS in the screen disp ay of the contro software, you have
to push the identify button on the PCB. Then, the assigned interface is high ighted in the
screen disp ay, and the LED on the ZEUS f ashes.
5.2. Firmware update and configuration
By means of the app icactions BiDiB-Wizard and BiDiB-Monitor (both avai ab e as free
down oads), you can perform a firmware update for the interface ZEUS. P ease check the
description to determine whether a particu ar program provides these possibi ities as we .
Firmware update
The current firmware is avai ab e as a free down oad under:
http://tams-on ine.de/down oad/firmware
For starting the update mode, you must keep the identify button pushed whi e making contact
to the PC (via the USB cab e). ZEUS wi be ogged in as "boot oader" then and you can
perform the update according to the information given by the software. Meanwhi e no other
BiDiB nodes are disp ayed.
When not having integrated ZEUS in a BiDiB-contro , you can send in the interface for
updating.
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6. Check ist for troub eshooting and error correction
Warning: If you notice a strong heat deve opment, immediate y disconnect the
connection to the supp y vo tage. Fire hazard!
Possib e causes:
One or more connections are fau ty. à Check the connections.
The interface is defective. à Send the interface in for inspection.
Faulty data transmission
Data are not transferred proper y.
Possib e causes:
The connection(s) between ZEUS and the feedback modu es / the BiDiB knots are
interrupted. Check the connections.
The terminating jumper has not been inserted a though ZEUS is insta ed at the end of a
BiDiBus ine or the terminating jumper has been inserted a though ZEUS is not insta ed at
the end of a BiDiBus ine Check the terminating jumpers.
6.1. Technica Hot ine
If you have any questions about the use of your interface, our technica hot ine wi he p you
(te ephone number and e-mai address on the ast page).
6.2. Repairs
You can send us a defective interface for repair (address on the ast page). In the event of a
warranty or guarantee c aim, the repair is free of charge for you. As proof of any warranty or
guarantee c aim, p ease enc ose the proof of purchase with your return.
If there is no warranty or guarantee c aim, we are entit ed to charge you the costs of the
repair and the costs of the return shipment. We charge a maximum of 50% of the new price
for the repair according to our va id price ist. We reserve the right to refuse the repair if it is
technica y impossib e or uneconomica .
If you want to c arify whether a repair is possib e or economica before sending it in, p ease
contact our Technica Hot ine (te ephone number and emai address on the ast page).
P ease do not send us repair shipments freight co ect. In the event of a warranty or guarantee
c aim, we wi reimburse you for the regu ar shipping costs.
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7. Technica data S88-5
Data protocols and interfaces
Data protoco s S88 (HSI-88)
BiDiB
Interfaces for s88 bus 3 RJ-45 sockets according to S88-N
for 512 earth contacts each
Interfaces for BiDiBus 2 RJ-45 sockets for a maximum of 31 additiona BiDiB knots
PC interface USB 2.0 (connector: Mini-B)
Electrical characteristics
Supp y vo tage via the USB connection
Current consumption (without
connected devices)
max. 40 mA
Protection
Protection c ass Ready-made modu e (without housing): IP 00
Meaning: No protection against foreign bodies, contact and water.
Ready device (in housing): IP 20
Meaning: Protected against so id foreign bodies with diameter ≥ 12.5 mm and
access with a finger. No protection against water.
Environment
For use in c osed rooms
Ambient temperature during
operation
0 ~ + 30 °C
Permissib e re ative humidity
during operation
10 ~ 85% (non-condensing)
Ambient temperature during
storage
- 10 ~ + 40 °C
Permissib e re ative humidity
during storage
10 ~ 85% (non-condensing)
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Other features
Dimensions (approx.) Circuit board: 72 x 82 mm
Ready device inc uding housing: 100 x 90 x 35 mm
Weight (approx.) Assemb ed board (ready-made modu e): 27 g
Ready device inc uding housing: 75 g
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8. Warranty, EU conformity & WEEE
8.1. Guarantee bond
For this product we issue vo untari y a guarantee of 2 years from the date of purchase by the
first customer, but in maximum 3 years after the end of series production. The first customer
is the consumer first purchasing the product from us, a dea er or another natura or juristic
person rese ing or mounting the product on the basis of se f-emp oyment. The guarantee
exists supp ementary to the ega warranty of merchantabi ity due to the consumer by the
se er.
The warranty inc udes the free correction of fau ts which can be proved to be due to materia
fai ure or factory f aw. With kits we guarantee the comp eteness and qua ity of the
components as we as the function of the parts according to the parameters in not mounted
state. We guarantee the adherence to the technica specifications when the kit has been
assemb ed and the ready-bui t circuit connected according to the manua and when start and
mode of operation fo ow the instructions.
We retain the right to repair, make improvements, to de iver spares or to return the purchase
price. Other c aims are exc uded. C aims for secondary damages or product iabi ity consist
on y according to ega requirements.
Condition for this guarantee to be va id, is the adherence to the manua . In addition, the
guarantee c aim is exc uded in the fo owing cases:
if arbitrary changes in the circuit are made,
if repair attempts have fai ed with a ready-made modu e or device,
if damaged by other persons,
if damaged by fau ty operation or by care ess use or abuse.
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8.2. EU Dec aration of Conformity
This product fu fi s the requirements of the fo owing EU directives and therefore
bears the CE marking.
2001/95/EU Product Safety Directive
2015/863/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in e ectrica and
e ectronic equipment (RoHS)
2014/30/EU on e ectromagnetic compatibi ity (EMC Directive). Under ying standards:
DIN-EN 55014-1 and 55014-2: E ectromagnetic compatibi ity - Requirements for househo d
app iances, e ectric too s and simi ar e ectrica app iances. Part 1: Emitted interference, Part 2:
Immunity to interference
To maintain e ectromagnetic compatibi ity during operation, observe the fo owing measures:
On y connect the supp y transformer to a professiona y insta ed and fused earthed socket.
Do not make any changes to the origina components and fo ow the instructions, connection
and assemb y diagrams in this manua exact y.
On y use origina spare parts for repair work.
8.3. Dec arations on the WEEE Directive
This product is subject to the requirements of the EU Directive 2012/19/EC on Waste E ectrica
and E ectronic Equipment (WEEE), i.e. the manufacturer, distributor or se er of the product
must contribute to the proper disposa and treatment of waste equipment in accordance with
EU and nationa aw. This ob igation inc udes
registration with the registering authorities ("registers") in the country where WEEE is
distributed or so d
the regu ar reporting of the amount of EEE so d
the organisation or financing of co ection, treatment, recyc ing and recovery of the
products
for distributors, the estab ishment of a take-back service where customers can return WEEE
free of charge
for producers, comp iance with the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances
in E ectrica and E ectronic Equipment (RoHS) Directive.
The "crossed-out whee ed bin" symbo means that you are ega y ob iged to
recyc e the marked equipment at the end of its ife. The app iances must not be
disposed of with (unsorted) househo d waste or packaging waste. Dispose of the
app iances at specia co ection and return points, e.g. at recyc ing centres or at
dea ers who offer a corresponding take-back service.
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