Vaisala Indigo 500 Series User manual

M212287EN-A
User Guide
Indigo 500 Series Transmitters
Indigo 520

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Vaisala Oyj
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Table of contents
1. About this document.....................................................................................7
1.1 Version information.......................................................................................... 7
1.2 Related manuals................................................................................................7
1.3 Documentation conventions............................................................................7
1.4 Trademarks........................................................................................................ 8
2. Product overview............................................................................................ 9
2.1 Introduction to Indigo 500 Series Transmitters............................................9
2.1.1 Probe compatibility...................................................................................9
2.2 Indigo 520 basic features and options...........................................................9
2.3 Indigo 520 transmitter parts..........................................................................10
2.3.1 Cable gland and conduit options...........................................................10
2.4 Touchscreen display......................................................................................... 11
2.5 Web interface...................................................................................................12
2.6 Output options.................................................................................................12
2.6.1 Analog outputs.........................................................................................12
2.6.2 Digital output............................................................................................13
2.6.3 Relays.........................................................................................................13
2.7 Ethernet connection........................................................................................13
2.8 Safety................................................................................................................14
2.8.1 ESD protection..........................................................................................15
2.9 Regulatory compliances................................................................................. 15
2.9.1 FCC Part 15 compliance statement........................................................ 15
2.9.2 Canada ICES-003 compliance statement............................................. 16
3. Installation........................................................................................................ 17
3.1 Opening and closing transmitter cover........................................................ 17
3.2 Mounting...........................................................................................................17
3.2.1 Standard wall mounting.......................................................................... 18
3.2.2 Wall mounting with adapter plate......................................................... 19
3.2.3 DIN rail mounting....................................................................................20
3.2.4 Pole mounting.......................................................................................... 21
3.3 Wiring...............................................................................................................23
3.3.1 Power supply terminals and lead-through − PELV option................. 23
3.3.2 Power supply terminals and lead-through − AC (mains)
power option........................................................................................... 24
3.3.3 Relay output terminals and lead-through............................................25
3.3.4 Analog output terminals and lead-through.........................................26
3.3.5 Ethernet connector and lead-through..................................................27
3.3.6 Probe connection terminals and lead-throughs..................................28
3.3.7 Verifying tightness of cable glands.......................................................29
3.4 Attaching probes............................................................................................29
4. User interfaces................................................................................................ 31
4.1 Touchscreen display and main views............................................................ 31
4.2 Web interface and main views......................................................................33
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5. Start-up.............................................................................................................34
5.1 Starting up transmitter using touchscreen display....................................34
5.1.1 Configuring network connection on touchscreen...............................35
5.1.2 Setting date and time on touchscreen................................................. 37
5.2 Starting up transmitter using web interface............................................... 38
5.2.1 Connecting to web interface................................................................. 39
5.2.2 Creating web interface users................................................................ 40
5.2.3 Logging in to web interface...................................................................42
5.2.4 Changing language in web interface....................................................42
5.2.5 Configuring network connection in web interface............................. 43
5.2.6 Setting date and time in web interface................................................ 45
6. Configuring transmitter using touchscreen display.......................47
6.1 Accessing configuration menu..................................................................... 47
6.2 Configuring home views on touchscreen....................................................48
6.3 Configuring analog outputs on touchscreen..............................................49
6.3.1 Analog output configuration example..................................................52
6.4 Configuring relays on touchscreen...............................................................52
6.4.1 Relay configuration example.................................................................54
6.4.2 Relay wiring and relay activation mode...............................................54
6.4.3 Relay hysteresis....................................................................................... 55
6.5 Enabling Modbus TCP/IP on touchscreen................................................... 55
7. Configuring transmitter using web interface....................................56
7.1 Configuring web interface home view.........................................................56
7.2 Configuring analog outputs in web interface..............................................57
7.3 Configuring relays in web interface..............................................................58
7.4 Enabling Modbus TCP/IP in web interface..................................................60
8. Modbus...............................................................................................................61
8.1 Modbus overview............................................................................................ 61
8.2 Unit identification of transmitter and probes.............................................. 61
9. Maintenance and troubleshooting.........................................................63
9.1 Cleaning...........................................................................................................63
9.2 Replacing probes............................................................................................63
9.3 Updating transmitter software version....................................................... 64
9.4 Restoring factory default settings............................................................... 66
9.5 Troubleshooting..............................................................................................67
10. Technical data................................................................................................70
10.1 Specifications..................................................................................................70
10.2 Spare parts and accessories..........................................................................72
Appendix A: Modbus reference...................................................................73
A.1 Unit IDs.............................................................................................................73
A.2 Function codes................................................................................................73
A.3 Device identification objects.........................................................................73
A.4 Modbus communication examples...............................................................75
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Maintenance and calibration.........................................................................77
Warranty............................................................................................................ 77
Technical support............................................................................................ 77
Recycling........................................................................................................... 77
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List of figures
Figure 1 Indigo 520 cable gland and conduit options, example
configurations.................................................................................................... 11
Figure 2 Standard wall mounting.................................................................................18
Figure 3 Transmitter mounting dimensions.............................................................. 18
Figure 4 Wall mounting with adapter plate.............................................................. 19
Figure 5 Adapter plate dimensions............................................................................ 20
Figure 6 Attaching DIN rail clip fasteners.................................................................. 21
Figure 7 Attaching mounting plate to fixing brackets - vertical
pole mounting..................................................................................................22
Figure 8 Attaching transmitter to mounting plate - vertical pole
mounting........................................................................................................... 22
Figure 9 Example of stripped AC (mains) power cable........................................ 25
Figure 10 M20×1.5 cable gland with split bushing....................................................28
Figure 11 Attaching probes to transmitter using probe cable connector.........30
Figure 12 Measurements (Home) view on touchscreen.......................................... 31
Figure 13 Configuration menu on touchscreen......................................................... 32
Figure 14 Web interface and main views.................................................................... 33
Figure 15 Network settings on touchscreen.............................................................. 36
Figure 16 Date and time settings on touchscreen.................................................... 37
Figure 17 Web interface, Measurements (Home) view........................................... 39
Figure 18 User creation page.........................................................................................40
Figure 19 Network settings in web interface............................................................. 44
Figure 20 Date and time settings in web interface...................................................45
Figure 21 Configurable Home views on touchscreen..............................................48
Figure 22 Analog outputs configuration menu on touchscreen,
General tab active...........................................................................................50
Figure 23 Relays configuration menu on touchscreen, Relay 2 tab active........ 53
Figure 24 Behavior of relay that activates above limit, with hysteresis..............55
Figure 25 Analog outputs configuration menu in web interface.......................... 57
Figure 26 Relays configuration menu in web interface........................................... 59
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List of tables
Table 1 Document versions (English)...........................................................................7
Table 2 Related manuals...................................................................................................7
Table 3 PELV power supply input terminals.............................................................24
Table 4 AC power supply input terminals................................................................. 25
Table 5 Output terminals for relay 1 and relay 2......................................................26
Table 6 Analog output terminals................................................................................. 27
Table 7 Connection terminals for probe 1 and probe 2......................................... 29
Table 8 Relay wiring: Normally open (NO)...............................................................54
Table 9 Relay wiring: Normally closed (NC).............................................................54
Table 10 Unit IDs of transmitter and probes................................................................61
Table 11 Transmitter options.......................................................................................... 70
Table 12 Operating environment...................................................................................70
Table 13 Inputs and outputs........................................................................................... 70
Table 14 Compliance.......................................................................................................... 71
Table 15 Mechanical specifications................................................................................ 71
Table 16 Accessories......................................................................................................... 72
Table 17 Spare parts..........................................................................................................72
Table 18 Unit IDs of transmitter and probes............................................................... 73
Table 19 Modbus function codes................................................................................... 73
Table 20 Device identification objects..........................................................................73
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1. About this document
1.1 Version information
This document provides detailed instructions for installing, using, and maintaining Vaisala
Indigo 520 transmitters.
Table 1 Document versions (English)
Document code Date Description
M212287EN-A May 2020 First version.
1.2 Related manuals
Table 2 Related manuals
Document code Name
M212290EN Indigo 520 Quick Guide
1.3 Documentation conventions
Warning alerts you to a serious hazard. If you do not read and
follow instructions carefully at this point, there is a risk of injury or even death.
WARNING!
Caution warns you of a potential hazard. If you do not read and
follow instructions carefully at this point, the product could be damaged or
important data could be lost.
CAUTION!
Note highlights important information on using the product.
Tip gives information for using the product more eciently.
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Lists tools needed to perform the task.
Indicates that you need to take some notes during the task.
1.4 Trademarks
Vaisalaâis a registered trademark of Vaisala Oyj.
Modbusâis a registered trademark of Schneider Automation Inc.
Microsoftâ, Windowsâ, Internet Explorerâ, and Edge™are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
All other product or company names that may be mentioned in this publication are trade
names, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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