VDH PROBA 5 Compact User manual

Datum: 10-08-2023
Versie: 1.4
Doc. nr: 170469
Installation manual
PROBA 5

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Information
VDH Products BV
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URL : www.vdhproducts.com
Titel: VASP
PROBA 5
VASP versie: 1.6.131
©2023
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About this mAnuAl
This user manual is meant to support you during installation of the installation. See for details the specific
data sheets and drawings. Always consult your supplier in case of maintenance or repairs!
Used notations
Manual change notes
Release Date Remarks
1.0 April 20 2017 Creation
1.1 Februari 15 2018 Updated
1.2 April 10 2020 New service pages added
1.3 October 15 2020 Updated
1.4 August 10 2023 New layout and parameters added
Referents
Reference to other documents like drawings
and descriptions of components.
Important
Important information which is
assumed as being known with
this user manual.

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sAfety
Read this first!
Before the installation is going to be used, the instructions mentioned below have to be
considered. The guarantee of the installation expires if any damage, failure or shortcoming is a
result of negligence or non-observance of the points mentioned below.
⇒These rules of prevention of accidents must be kept near the machine.
⇒To prevent a lack of clarity in pictures it is prohibited to make copies of this document.
Only original colour-prints guarantee a clear result.
⇒Use the installation only as described in this manual. Other use van lead to dangerous
situations and/or damage to installation or products.
⇒Always observe the local safety and installation regulations.
Do not ignore local regulations or access protocols.
⇒Activities in or on the PROBA 5 must be carried out by qualified and authorized personnel
only.
⇒Be sure to remove all tools from the machine after any maintenance.
⇒Take precautions to prevent electrostatic discharge.
⇒At normal use there are hazardous voltages present in the PROBA 5.
⇒Turn off all power supply before opening the PROBA 5.
Please ensure that during activities in the cabinet all voltages are switched off and they
can not be enabled.
⇒The PROBA 5 must be connected to an earthed (grounded) power supply to comply with
international safety standards.
⇒Connect the signal I/O ports of the PROBA 5 only to devices which have a galvanic
separated power supply to it’s low voltage output section.

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Contents
1 Getting started 8
1.1 Introduction 8
2 Hardware specifications 9
3 Dimensions 11
3.1 PROBA 5 external view 11
3.2 PROBA 5 internal view 12
4 Connections 13
4.1 General remarks 13
4.2 Processor board 14
4.3 Analogue in/out board 15
4.4 Analogue in board 16
4.5 Digital in board 17
4.6 Relays board 18
4.7 Ethernet switch 19
4.8 Adjusting the network number for a control panel 20
4.9 Simple control panel 20
4.10 Operation with a touchscreen 21
4.10.1 Configuring the IP addresses 21
4.11 PROBA 5 sensors 22
4.11.1 Pt 1000 22
4.11.2 Connectionbox 23
4.11.3 Pressure differential sensor 24
4.11.4 Humidity sensor 25
5 Hardware configuration 26
5.1 Controller config 26
5.1.1 Proba 5 config 26
5.1.2 Proba 5 zone config 28
5.1.3 Proba 5 temperature config 29
5.1.4 Digin config 30
5.1.5 Modbus fan config 31
5.1.6 Alarm monitor config 32
5.1.7 Config overview 33
5.1.8 Activate configuration 34
5.1.9 Hardware config 35
5.2 Test 36
5.2.1 Panel test 36
5.2.1.1 Temperature 37
5.2.1.2 Relays 38
5.2.1.3 Digital in 39
5.2.1.4 Analogue in 39
5.2.1.5 Analogue out 40

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5.3 Other 41
5.3.1 Backup configuration 41
5.3.2 Restore configuration 42
5.3.3 Install package 43
5.3.4 Restart application 44
5.4 Modbus 45
5.4.1 Modbus profiles 45
5.4.2 Modbus accessrules 46
5.4.3 Reload Modbus Config 47
5.5 Service 48
5.5.1 Change password 48
5.5.2 Change time settings 49
5.5.3 Change network settings 50
5.5.4 Reboot controller 51
5.5.5 Set configuration 52
6 Parameters 53
6.1 General 53
6.1.1 Front settings 53
6.1.2 Common settings 54
6.1.3 Fan settings 55
6.1.4 Fans - pressure control settings 56
56
6.1.5 Cooling settings 57
6.1.6 Heating settings 58
6.1.7 Gassing settings 59
6.1.8 Ventilation settings 59
6.1.9 Humidity control settings 60
6.1.10 Airbag settings 60
6.1.11 ULO control settings 60
6.1.12 Oxyion settings 60
6.2 Alarms 61
6.2.1 Temperature alarms settings 61
6.2.2 Alarm relays settings
62
6.3 Parameters input 63
6.3.1 Temperature sensors settings 63
6.3.2 Other sensors settings 65
6.4 Parameters output 67
6.4.1 Adjusting analogue output 67
6.5 Explanation of parameters 67
6.5.1 Front settings 67
6.5.2 Common settings 68
6.5.3 Fans settings 68
6.5.4 Fans - pressure control settings 69
6.5.5 Cooling settings 70
6.5.6 Heating settings 71
6.5.7 Gassing settings 72
6.5.8 Ventilation settings 73
6.5.9 Humidity control settings 74

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6.5.10 Airbag settings 74
6.5.11 ULO control settings 74
6.5.12 Oxyion settings 74
6.5.13 Temperature alarms settings 75
6.5.14 Alarm relays settings 76
6.5.15 Temperature sensors settings 76
6.5.16 Other sensors settings 77
6.5.17 Analogue outputs settings 77
A Operations of controls 78
Cooling and Heating 78
Humidifying 78
Gassing 78
Proprotional outputs for Cooling and Heating 79
Proportional intergrating output for the Cooling and Heating 79
B List of figures 81

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1 GettinG stArted
1.1 Introduction
The VDH Alfanet Server Program (VASP) is used for an easy and reproducible controlled way of fruit
ripening in multiple cells.
The number of users that can use the system simultaneously depends on the license. Consult your
supplier for detailed information.
It is possible to connect to a plant with several cells.
Fig. 1 VASP system
The PROBA Ripening System consists of the following main components:
• A PROBA 5 Controller with ethernet connection.
• An ethernet network.
• A Central Computer with VASP (Vdh Alfa Server Program) operation and control software.
• Optional a local Control-unit with limited settings on the local RS485-network.
Each ripening room is fully controlled by its own PROBA 5 Controller. Each Controller treats a ripening
program independently and can be fully controlled on the Central Computer or with limited possibilities via
a Control-unit on the local RS485-network.
External
internet
external ethernet
network
local ethernet
network
Each cell contains a controller
VASP
Web server

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2 hArdwAre speCifiCAtions
Type :PROBA 5
VDH part number :907.000413
Power supply :12Vdc
Power consumption :less than 20 Watts
Safety precautions :Use an external switch and circuit breaker on power supply marked as disconnecting device for PROBA 5,
near to the enclosure and easily accessible.
Housing dimensions :Approx 310x191X186mm (WxHxD)
Body material :Aluminium
Body finish :Anodized aluminum
Front panel :Anodized aluminum with imprint
Mounting method :DIN rail
Weight :
Operation
temperature
:0 / +40˚C
Storage temperature :-20 / +60˚C
Operation RH :10 / 90 %RH non condensing
Operation : • Ethernet LAN connection using a PC
(full access with VASP PROBA 4 software)
•RS 485 connection using a remote control (limited access).
Input/Output signals : • 10x Pt1000 Temperature sensors
(2 wire shielded with shield connected to earth-strip)
A.. Hot signal line
B.. Common 0V line
: • 10x Analog inputs for 2 or 3-wire shielded sensors
(with shield to earth-strip)
Individual configurable
++12Vdc sensor supply output, Imax. per output 100mAdc
(Imax. total 400mA)
SInput signal selectable by webpage:
0 .. 1 Vdc Ri > 50 KOhm (Umax. = 5Vdc)
0 .. 10 Vdc Ri > 10 KOhm (Umax. = 24Vdc)
4 .. 20 mA Ri = 50 Ohm (Imax. = 40mA)
-0V common (for 2 and 3-wire sensors)
•8x Analog outputs
(2-wire shielded with shield to earth-strip)
Individual configurable
+Output signal selectable by webpage:
0 .. 1 Vdc (Imax. 10 mA)
0 .. 10 Vdc
4 .. 20 mA (Rload max. 450 Ohm)
-0V common
•16x Digital contact
(use shielded cable with shield to earth-strip)
Contact current (closed) 5 mAdc
Contact voltage (open) 5 Vdc

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•24x Relay contact outputs (Imax. per relay terminal connection 7,5A)
(Approvals and ratings OMRON G2R1 relay (www.omron.com))
Following contacts configurable
4x Relay SPST NC/C
4x Relay SPDT NO/NC/C
16x Relay SPST NO/COM with shared commons
RS485 Network :2x RS485 Network connection with +12Vdc supply output,
Imax total 100 mA.
(Use maximal one +12Vdc supply output).
Use 2x twisted-pair shielded cable min. 0,5mm2, max. length 1km
f.i. to connect a RS485 remote control unit.
Ethernet :Ethernet connector to connect PROBA 5 to the Ethernet LAN
or to a PC.
•Use CAT 5e patch cable to connect the PROBA 5 to ethernet LAN
•Use CAT 5e crossover cable to connect the PROBA 5 direct to PC.
•Use network cable of type STP.
The PROBA 5 ethernet jack is located on the processor board.
USB connection :The USB connector is normally not used.
Terminals :Push-in terminals
(Approvals and ratings Phoenix Contact
(www.phoenixcontact.com))
•Processor board: PCB-part : MCV1.5/*-GF-3.5
Cable-part : FMC1.5/*-STF-3.5
PCB-part : PSTM0.5/4-HH-2.5
Cable-part : MSTBV2.5/3-GF
• Analogue in - out board PCB-part : MCV1.5/*-GF-3.5
Cable-part : FMC1.5/*-STF-3.5
• Analogue in board PCB-part : MCV1.5/*-GF-3.5
Cable-part : FMC1.5/*-STF-3.5
•Relay board PCB-part : PSTM0.5/*-HH-2.5
Cable-part : MSTBV2.5/*-GF
•Digital in board: PCB-part: MCV1.5/*-GF-3.5
Cable-part: FMC1.5/*-STF-3.5
* = amount of contacts (2..8 per part)

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3 dimensions
3.1 PROBA 5 external view
Fig. 2 Dimensions PROBA 5

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3.2 PROBA 5 internal view
Fig. 3 Internal view PROBA 5

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4 ConneCtions
4.1 General remarks
• The EMC performance of the system are only guaranteed if the cables have an effective screen.
• The use of shielded cables is required for:
- Sensors
- RS485
- Ethernet network
• Use for Ethernet LAN cable only FTP shielded cables.
• Make sure all cables are connected correctly.
• The PROBA 5 is considered to be a component which will be installed into a final equipment.
Validation of the final equipment is necessary to confirm it still meets EMC directives.

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4.2 Processor board
Fig. 4 Processor board 805.000057

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4.3 Analogue in/out board
Fig. 5 Analogue in/out board 905.140001

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4.4 Analogue in board
Fig. 6 Analogue in board 805.160396
Default sensor
connections
Despite the sensors can be connected
to several inputs, we advise to use the
standard inputs.
CH9 & CH10 – external power supply
CH1, CH2, CH3 Gas sensor (4-20mA)
CH14, CH15, CH16 RH sensor (0-1Vdc)
CH1 & CH14 = DC +
CH2 & CH15 = signal
CH3 & CH16 = DC 0V

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4.5 Digital in board
Fig. 7 Digital in board 905.000061

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4.6 Relays board
Fig. 8 Relays board 805.000060

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4.7 Ethernet switch
Type : Moxa 8-port entry-level unmanaged Ethernet switch
Part number : 600.000169
Standards : IEEE 802.3 for 10BaseT
IEEE 802.3u for 100BaseT(X) and 100BaseFX
IEEE 802.3x for Flow Control
Input Voltage : 12 to 45 VDC, 18 to 30 VAC (47 to 63 Hz)
Input Current : 0.14 A @ 24 V
Connection : 1 removable 3-contact terminal block
Reverse Polarity Protection : Present
Housing : Plastic, IP30 protection
Dimensions : 40 x 100 x 86.5 mm (1.57 x 3.94 x 3.41 in)
Weight : 170 g
Installation : DIN-Rail mounting
Operating Temperature : -10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F)
Storage Temperature : -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Ambient Relative Humidity : 5 to 95% (non-condensing)

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4.8 Adjusting the network number for a control
panel
If a control panel is used, it is very important that this panel has the right network number.
Normally this number will be already set in the factory. In case the installer has to do this by himself, it is
very important to enter the right number.
4.9 Simple control panel
If no number has been set, the display will show =---.
Setting the network number
1. Push the πand ∏key to select the right number.
2. Push the “SET” key.
The number is stored now and the display will show the average room temperature.
For further operation using the control panels, see the Proba 5 user guide.
Enter the right network number!
If a wrong number has been entered, the control panel should be
returned to the factory!