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05-4801A01, Rev. A

MDS NETio-TB Installation & Operation Guide

ries listed in

Table 1-1

. Contact the factory for ordering details.

Table 1-1. Accessories

Accessory

Description

MDS Part No.

AC Power
Adapter Kit

A small power supply designed for continuous
service. UL approved. Input: 120/220; Output:
13.8 Vdc @ 2.5 A

01-3682A02

Omni-
Directional
Antennas

Rugged antennas well suited for use at Access
Point installations. Consult with your factory
Sales Representative for details

Contact factory

Yagi Antenna
(Directional)

Rugged antennas well suited for use at Remote
installations. Consult with your factory Sales
Representative for details.

Contact factory

TNC Male-to-N
Female Adapter

One-piece RF adaptor plug.

97-1677A161

TNC Male-to-N
Female Adapter
Cable

Short length of coaxial cable used to connect
the module’s TNC antenna connector to a Type
N connector commonly used on large diameter
coaxial cables.

97-1677A159
(3 ft./1m)

97-1677A160
(6 ft./1.8m)

RJ-12 to DB-9
Female Adapter

Allows access to CONFIG port on Expansion
Modules. Used if your configuration device is
equipped with DB-9 connectors instead of
RJ-12.

73-2434A02

RJ-45 to DB-9
Female Adapter

Allows access to COM1 on Base Modules.
Used if your configuration device is equipped
with DB-9 connectors instead of RJ-45.

73-2434A12

RJ-45 to RJ-45
Straight-thru
Cable (CAT5)

Cable assembly used to connect an external
device to the transceiver. Both ends of the
cable are wired identically.
(Cable length

≈

3 ft./1M)

97-1870A20

EIA-232
Shielded Data
Cable

Shielded cable terminated with a DB-9 male
connector on one end, and a DB-9 female on
the other end, 6 ft./1.8 m long.

97-1971A03

Fuse

Small, board-mounted fuse used to protect
against over-current conditions.

29-1784A03

Coaxial Cable
Assembly

SMA Male to N Male 50 Ohm RG-142B Coax
Assy. 12 in./30.48 cm

97-2036A23

Coaxial Cable
Assembly

SMA Male to N Male 50 OHM RG142B Coax
Assy. 24 in./61 cm

97-2036A24

Coaxial Cable
Assembly

SMA Male to N Male 50 OHM RG142B Coax
Assy. 36 in./.91 m

97-2036A25

Coaxial Cable
Assembly

SMA Female to SMA Right Angle Coax
Adapter

97-2036A26

Whip Antenna

2.4 GHz Antenna with SMA Male Connector

97-4278A10

RSPSupply - 1-888-532-2706 - www.RSPSupply.com

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Summary of Contents for MDS NETio-TB Series

Page 1: ... LINK COM1 ETH DI 1 DI 2 DO 1 DO 2 COM2 WeXP COM1 Wireless Communication Transceivers for Analog Digital I O Signals MDS NETio TBTM Series Base Module Expansion Module RSPSupply 1 888 532 2706 www RSPSupply com http www RSPSupply com p 8298 MDS Net IOE 7 Radio Expansion I O Radio Module aspx ...

Page 2: ...RSPSupply 1 888 532 2706 www RSPSupply com http www RSPSupply com p 8298 MDS Net IOE 7 Radio Expansion I O Radio Module aspx ...

Page 3: ...NETio Backplane Communication 16 2 2 2 Measure Connect DC Power 16 2 3 SET BASIC CONFIGURATION OF THE NETio BASE MODULE 17 2 3 1 Starting Information Screen 18 2 3 2 Main Menu 20 2 3 3 Wireless Configuration Menu 20 2 3 4 TransNET Configuration 21 2 3 5 WeXP Configuration Menu 22 2 3 6 Wireless Expansion Module Configuration 23 2 4 ASSIGNING MODULE IDs 24 2 4 1 ID Conflict List Menu 26 2 4 2 Confl...

Page 4: ...ring Failsafe Settings 42 3 5 2 Configuring Failsafe Timeout Base Modules 43 3 5 3 Configuring Failsafe Timeouts over WeXP 43 3 6 I O UPDATE REFRESH RATES 44 4 WIRING TERMINATIONS 45 4 1 I O POWER CONNECTIONS 47 4 1 1 Module Dimensions 47 4 1 2 I O Configurations 47 4 2 I O POINTS WIRING TERMINATION 48 4 2 1 Analog Input Wiring Current Signals 48 4 2 2 Analog Output Wiring Current Signals 49 4 2 3...

Page 5: ...4 1 Changing the NETio Device Name 75 7 4 2 Changing NETio Module and I O Point Names 76 7 5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 76 General 76 NETio Base Module 77 NETio Expansion Module Models 77 Analog Input 77 Digital Inputs 77 Analog Outputs 78 Digital Outputs 78 900 MHz Model Radio Specifications 78 2 4 GHz Model Radio Specifications 78 WeXP Radio Specifications 802 15 4 78 Mechanical 79 Agency Approval...

Page 6: ...A US Notice This product is available for use in Class I Division 2 Groups A B C D Hazardous Locations Such locations are defined in Article 500 of the National Fire Protection Association NFPA pub lication NFPA 70 otherwise known as the National Electrical Code The transceiver has been recognized for use by the Canadian Standards Association CSA The certification for the transceiver is as a Recog...

Page 7: ...rence received including interference that may cause undesired operation This device is specifically designed to be used under Section 15 247 of the FCC Rules and Regulations Any unauthorized modification or changes to this device without the express approval of Microwave Data Systems may void the user s authority to operate this device Furthermore this device is intended to be used only when inst...

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Page 9: ...3 1 1 1 Conventions Used 3 1 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3 1 3 HOW IT WORKS 5 1 3 1 I O Operating Modes 5 1 3 2 Configuration Levels 6 1 3 3 Module Profiles 6 1 4 CONNECTOR OVERVIEW 7 1 5 DIN RAIL MOUNTING REMOVAL 9 1 6 ACCESSORIES 11 RSPSupply 1 888 532 2706 www RSPSupply com http www RSPSupply com p 8298 MDS Net IOE 7 Radio Expansion I O Radio Module aspx ...

Page 10: ...2 MDS NETio TB Installation Operation Guide 05 4801A01 Rev A RSPSupply 1 888 532 2706 www RSPSupply com http www RSPSupply com p 8298 MDS Net IOE 7 Radio Expansion I O Radio Module aspx ...

Page 11: ...eed To help show the path to a menu selection navigation strings are used in several places in this manual For example suppose you wished to access the I O Module Configuration Menu The navigation string shown in the text would appear as follows Main Menu I O Network I O Module Configuration By following this order of menus you will quickly reach the I O Module Configuration Menu 1 2 PRODUCT DESCR...

Page 12: ...se Module if equipped with the WeXP option WeXP is a com pletely separate 2 4 GHz 802 15 4 wireless network designed for short range communication Actual range depends on the quality of the 2 4 GHz transmission path Figure 1 2 illustrates the NETio Unit concept in three different arrangements Base Module alone Base Module connected with an Expansion Module and Expansion Modules linked to the Base ...

Page 13: ...tocol Library The NETio Unit becomes protocol aware and you can monitor inputs and generate outputs using the selected protocol Both modes can operate simultaneously The only restriction is that NETio does not allow an output point to be generated by both protocol and signal extender modes You must specify one or the other when con figuring an output point NOTE NETio only supports one protocol for...

Page 14: ... As needed Optional Payload Communication As needed Support for an external RTU or PLC connected to NETio serial communication port These Configuration Levels are further discussed in Chapters 2 and 3 1 3 3 Module Profiles NETio Base Module The NETio Base Module operates in the license free 902 928 MHz Industrial Scientific and Medical ISM band It has the following I O capacity 1 Analog Input AI 4...

Page 15: ...l assist you in making the connections described later in this section Table 1 1 Expansion Module Configurations Shown with the WeXP Option present Note that a Type 5 Module is not available Type 1 NIOXM 1W Type 2 NIOXM 2W Type 3 NIOXM 3W Type 4 NIOXM 4W Type 6 NIOXM 6W Type 7 NIOXM 7W 1 Analog Input 0 5 V 0 10 V 4 20 mA 1 Analog Output 4 20 Ma 2 Discrete Inputs 2 Discrete Outputs 6 Discrete Input...

Page 16: ...No Handshaking RS EIA 232 MDS entraNET RF CONNECTOR 50Ω TNC connector 30 dBm 1W Output Max 30 dBm Input Max WeXP RF CONNECTOR Wireless Expansion Antenna 2 4 GHz IEEE 802 15 4 9 12 13 16 TERMINATIONS LED PANEL PWR Primary Power MDS entraNET Radio Link COM1 COM Port Activity ETH ETHERNET Port Activity DI 1 Digital Input 1 Active DI 2 Digital Input 2 Active DO 1 Digital Output 1 Active DO 2 Digital O...

Page 17: ...eed only be protected from direct exposure to the weather The modules are supplied with 35 mm DIN rail brackets for quick and easy installation Robust Radio Operation The transceivers are designed for frequency hopping spread spectrum operation in the license free 900 MHz or 2 4 GHz band They can pro vide reliable long distance communications over line of sight signal paths They employ digital sig...

Page 18: ...the radio s mounting bracket see Figure 1 7 With the tab held down swing the bottom of the radio away from the rail then lift the unit up slightly to fully release it from the mount Invisible place holder Figure 1 7 Removal of NETio Equipment from DIN Rail Pull down on tab and swing bottom of unit away from rail 1 6 ACCESSORIES MDS NETio equipment may be used with one or more of the accesso RSPSup...

Page 19: ...ed if your configuration device is equipped with DB 9 connectors instead of RJ 12 73 2434A02 RJ 45 to DB 9 Female Adapter Allows access to COM1 on Base Modules Used if your configuration device is equipped with DB 9 connectors instead of RJ 45 73 2434A12 RJ 45 to RJ 45 Straight thru Cable CAT5 Cable assembly used to connect an external device to the transceiver Both ends of the cable are wired ide...

Page 20: ...12 MDS NETio TB Installation Operation Guide 05 4801A01 Rev A RSPSupply 1 888 532 2706 www RSPSupply com http www RSPSupply com p 8298 MDS Net IOE 7 Radio Expansion I O Radio Module aspx ...

Page 21: ...en 20 2 3 2 Main Menu 22 2 3 3 Wireless Configuration Menu 22 2 3 4 TransNET Configuration 23 2 3 5 WeXP Configuration Menu 24 2 3 6 Wireless Expansion Module Configuration 25 2 4 ASSIGNING MODULE IDs 26 2 4 1 ID Conflict List Menu 28 2 4 2 Conflict Resolution Menu 29 2 4 3 Configuring WeXP Wireless Expansion Modules 29 2 4 4 I O Module Configuration Menu 30 2 4 5 Module Menu 31 2 5 CHECK for NORM...

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Page 23: ...o only wish to perform basic setup and configuration tasks Additional detail is pro vided for each step for those wishing to obtain more background infor mation 2 2 INITIAL SETUP The following steps explain how to make connections to NETio power it up and set basic configuration Quick Start Step 1 Review power and module interconnection discussion below then proceed to Section 2 3 Figure 2 1 is a ...

Page 24: ... shown in Figure 2 2 Strip the wire leads to 6 mm 0 25 Be sure to observe proper polarity with the posi tive lead on the left and negative on the right PC Running Terminal Session 19 2000 bps 8N1 Base Module COM1 Port ETH COM1 PWR LINK COM1 ETH DI 1 DI 2 DO 1 DO 2 LINK ETH WeXP PC Running Terminal Program 19 2000 bps 8N1 OR As an alternative WeXP equipped Expansion Modules may be configured over t...

Page 25: ...tep 2 Start a HyperTerminal session to COM1 on the Base Module and log into NETio Proceed to Section 2 3 1 Console Terminal Connection The NETio Base Module is configured using a PC running Hyper Ter minal or a console terminal see Figure 2 3 Connect a PC to the NETio Base Module s COM1 port and establish a HyperTerminal session using the following parameters 19200 bps 8 bits no parity one stop bi...

Page 26: ...ess Upon successful log in the Starting Infor mation Screen appears 2 3 1 Starting Information Screen Upon successful log in the Starting Information Screen Figure 2 4 appears This screen provides a read only overview of the Base Module s current operating conditions Quick Start Step 3 Select G to go the Main Menu Refer to Section 2 3 2 Main Menu for detailed information PC Running Terminal Sessio...

Page 27: ...Mas ter Radio All Units in a system must have the exact same Net work Address Radio Status Shows the module s TransNET radio association status as follows Associated Unit is operating normally and associated com municating with the TransNET Master Radio Alarmed A alarming event has been logged and not cleared Note If an alarm is present when this screen is displayed an A will appear to the left of...

Page 28: ...nfiguration Tools to configure the COM1 serial port I O Network Used for configuring I O points for the Base Mod ule and Expansion Modules directly connected or associated through the wireless expansion WeXP with this Base Module Maintenance Tools Tools for modifying firmware Payload Protocol Configuration Tools to configure COM2 and Protocol Addressability Statistics Events Shows a log of various...

Page 29: ...feature 2 3 4 TransNET Configuration The TransNET Configuration Menu allows access to all NETio Tran sNET radio class parameters and provides a review of radio perfor mance data The NETio TB uses the same command line configuration for a TransNET radio as those of a standard TransNET Refer to the MDS TransNET manual 05 2708A01 for a complete list of com mands When finished entering commands type E...

Page 30: ...e WeXP Network Address The WeXP Configuration menu is where you set the unique WeXP Net work Address in the Base Module This address will also be configured into each Wireless Expansion Module that you wish to associate with this Base Module The WeXP channel power level and timeout limit for failsafe applications may also be set here Quick Start Step 7 Select B and enter the WeXP Network Address I...

Page 31: ...odule must be configured with the unique WeXP Network Address used in the Base Module for wireless associa tion see Section 2 3 5 This can be accomplished in two ways Method 1 Attach all wireless expansion modules to the appropriate Base Module via the Backplane power connector This provides access to the Expansion Module s via the Base Module Follow the remaining instructions in this chapter for ...

Page 32: ...ower up and assigns temporary Module IDs until they are formally configured Set Module ID Formally activate the Expansion Modules in a NETio Unit by assigning a permanent Module ID to each module NOTE Activation is done through the I O Network Menu configuration screens Upon power up all NETio Module s will appear first in the Unconfigured Conflicting Module menu Once a Module ID is assigned by th...

Page 33: ...ed directly to the Base Module via the Back plane power connector WeXP Connected to the Base Module via the WeXP wire less network I O Layout The module s I O point number and type capacity The Unconfigured and Conflicting Modules Menu is very similar to the Network Menu but it lists only modules which are not configured or are improperly configured NOTE In most cases newly installed Expansion Mod...

Page 34: ...ice until the conflict is resolved by assigning each module a unique Module ID Invisible place holder Figure 2 10 ID Conflict Menu Four informational fields are shown on this screen Location Module s name or description as defined by the user This entry is optional ID The temporary Module ID currently set for this module Connection The type of connection the Expansion Module has to the Base Module...

Page 35: ...Section 2 4 3 Figure 2 11 Conflict Menu User Alterable Parameters Location Configurable name for the module Requested Address ID Unique Module ID number Read Only Parameters Serial Factory s serial number of the module Connection Type The connection method for this Expansion to the associated Base Module Options are WeXP or Wired 2 4 3 Configuring WeXP Wireless Expansion Modules Once all module ID...

Page 36: ...ype of wired if they are temporarily attached via the Back plane power connector They will display WeXP once the WeXP Network Address is configured and the module is unattached Select the letter for the Wireless Expansion Module that you wish to configure Proceed to Section 2 4 4 Figure 2 12 Example of I O Network Menu 2 4 4 I O Module Configuration Menu The I O Module Configuration Menu Figure 2 ...

Page 37: ...enter the WeXP Network Address to match the address entered in the Base Module see Section 2 3 5 above Next proceed to Section 2 5 Invisible place holder Figure 2 14 Module Menu 2 5 CHECK for NORMAL OPERATION When all modules have been configured you should be able to use all modules in the I O Network Menu Note that you will only see Wireless RSPSupply 1 888 532 2706 www RSPSupply com http www RS...

Page 38: ...Lit continuously if associated with an TransNET AP COM1 Blinks to indicate data communications with terminal In a normally operating system the following LED indications should be seen within 30 seconds of start up on the Wireless Expansion Module PWR Lit continuously WeXP Lit continuously If the previous steps have been successfully completed the I O point configuration can be set These steps are...

Page 39: ...og Output Menu 40 3 3 CONFIGURING NETio OUTPUTS for PROTOCOL CONTROL41 3 4 MAPPING INPUTS TO OUTPUTS FOR SIGNAL EXTENSION AND REGENERATION41 3 4 1 Setting the Source Field for Mapping 42 3 5 FAILSAFE SETTINGS44 3 5 1 Configuring Failsafe Settings 44 3 5 2 Configuring Failsafe Timeout Base Modules 45 3 5 3 Configuring Failsafe Timeouts over WeXP 45 3 6 I O UPDATE REFRESH RATES46 RSPSupply 1 888 532...

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Page 41: ...dule ID is set by the user see ASSIGNING MODULE IDs on Page 24 Point Number This number references the physical termina tion number of a particular I O point on a NETio Module It is automatically assigned Each I O point connected to a NETio Unit has an address with the format shown below Each field is separated by a comma Module ID Point Number 3 2 I O NETWORK MENU The I O Network menu shows the B...

Page 42: ...le Configuration Menu The I O Module Configuration Menu is where all NETio Module spe cific information can be viewed or changed Invisible place holder Figure 3 2 I O Module Configuration Menu RSPSupply 1 888 532 2706 www RSPSupply com http www RSPSupply com p 8298 MDS Net IOE 7 Radio Expansion I O Radio Module aspx ...

Page 43: ... If an Analog Output is selected proceed to Section 3 2 5 3 2 2 Discrete Input Menu This menu allows you to view and change the Point ID Tag for a discrete input by selecting the letter A Figure 3 3 Discrete Input Menu Point ID Tag Text to describe the use of this I O point Value The current state of this point Point Address A composite of the Unit ID Module ID and Point address Number The values ...

Page 44: ...lterable Parameters Point ID Tag Text to describe the use of this I O point Range Mode User configured field that sets the type of input Options are determined by module type but can be 4 20 mA 0 5 volts or 0 10 volts Read Only Parameters Value The present value in A D counts for this point address Point Address Address used to identify this input point For mat is Unit ID Module ID Point Number RS...

Page 45: ...llows Off Force Mode disabled High 1 Force Mode enabled and output is turned on Low 0 Force Mode enabled and output is turned off Failsafe Mode The way this output should fail if communica tions is lost Press the spacebar to cycle through the options as follows On On or logic 1 Off Off or logic 0 Last Hold last value Failsafe Timeout Amount of time in ms that the communi cation link with a Source ...

Page 46: ...t this output s value from Format is Module ID Point Number see Section 3 4 Failsafe Mode The way this output should fail if communica tions is lost Press the spacebar to cycle through the options as follows High Highest possible output for range Low Lowest possible output for range Last Last value Preset User specified value Preset Value Preset value for Failsafe operation Force Mode A convenienc...

Page 47: ...otocol to set control outputs for either analog or discrete outputs connected to NETio Modules the Source variable for the partic ular output must be set to Protocol To do this Select the letter for the Source variable shown in Figure 3 5 or Figure 3 6 to view the menu shown in Figure 3 7 Enter p to enable protocol control as the source for the output Invisible place holder Figure 3 7 I O Mapping ...

Page 48: ...ure 3 8 I O Mapping Overview I O signals can be mapped between NETio Modules that share the same WeXP Network Address and or NETio TB Base Module The only lim itation is than an input can only map to an output of the same type analog to analog and discrete to discrete 3 4 1 Setting the Source Field for Mapping Mapping is accomplished simply by setting the address of the input point signal into the...

Page 49: ...Analog Output on the Base Module follow these steps 1 Go to the Analog Output Menu for Analog Output 1 on the Base Module see Figure 3 9 and select C to enter the source address 2 NETio prompts you for three entries as follows a The Module ID of the Source Signal In this example the Mod ule ID is 2 b The Point number of the Source Signal In this example it is AI 1 for Analog Input 1 RSPSupply 1 88...

Page 50: ...between a Base Module and Expansion Modules using the NETio Backplane power Connec tors When any one or more of these communication modes fails for a con figurable period of time an output will enter Failsafe mode and generate the Failsafe value selected by the user The user can accept the factory settings or modify them but Failsafe behavior is always activated for an output signal 3 5 1 Configur...

Page 51: ...Timeouts over WeXP below 3 5 3 Configuring Failsafe Timeouts over WeXP The WeXP Failsafe Timeout values are set in a NETio Base Module and in the appropriate Wireless Expansion Module They may be changed in the Base Module by selecting C for the WeXP Configuration Menu shown in Figure 3 12 Main Menu Wireless Configuration WeXP Configura tion Invisible place holder Figure 3 12 WeXP Configuration Me...

Page 52: ...shed I O that is mapped between Wireless Expansion Modules and a Base Module via WeXP is updated at approximately 100 ms per module Consequently if there is one Wireless Expansion Module associated with a Base Module then all I O will update at the following rates of Wireless Expansion Modules x 100 ms 1 Wireless Expansion Module x 100 100 ms If there are four Wireless Expansion Modules associated...

Page 53: ...nfigurations 67 4 2 I O POINTS WIRING TERMINATION 68 4 2 1 Analog Input Wiring Current Signals 68 4 2 2 Analog Output Wiring Current Signals 69 4 2 3 Analog Input Wiring Voltage Signals 69 4 2 4 Discrete Points Wiring 70 4 2 5 Module Wiring Diagrams 70 RSPSupply 1 888 532 2706 www RSPSupply com http www RSPSupply com p 8298 MDS Net IOE 7 Radio Expansion I O Radio Module aspx ...

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Page 55: ...se and Expansion Modules are provided below Base Module Dimensions 14 6 H x 4 14 W x 11 4 D cm 5 75 H x 1 63 W x 4 5 D in Expansion Module Dimensions all types 14 6 H x 3 00 W x 11 4 D cm 5 75 H x 1 18 W x 4 5 D in Width does not include 3 mm 0 12 in projection for connector and mating pegs 4 1 2 I O Configurations NETio modules are available in a variety of configurations depending on the require...

Page 56: ... I O Configurations Module Model I O Type Functions Supported I O Wiring Examples Terminations Base NETio NETIO TB N A 2DI 2DO 1AI 1AO Figure 4 8 on Page 51 Table 4 3 on Page 52 Expansion NETio XM NIOXM 1 1 2DI 2DO 1AI 1AO Figure 4 9 on Page 52 Table 4 3 on Page 52 NIOXM 2 2 6DI Figure 4 10 on Page 53 Table 4 4 on Page 53 NIOXM 3 3 6DO Figure 4 11 on Page 54 Table 4 5 on Page 54 NIOXM 4 4 4DI 2AI ...

Page 57: ...Base or Expansion 3 Wire Transmitter w NETio Power Supply AI AI Signal POWER SUPPLY TRANSMITTER AI AI MDS NETio Base or Expansion 4 Wire Transmitter w External Power Supply Signal Supply TRANSMITTER 24 ISO 24 ISO MDS NETio Base or Expansion 4 Wire Transmitter w NETio Power Supply AI AI Signal Signal Supply Supply Analog Current Mode w NETio Power Supply Analog Current Mode w External Power Supply ...

Page 58: ...diagrams are based on specific applications of NETio Modules Discrete Output w External Power Supply POWER SUPPLY LOAD MDS NETio Base or Expansion DO DO Discrete Input w External Power Supply SWITCH DI DI MDS NETio Base or Expansion POWER SUPPLY RSPSupply 1 888 532 2706 www RSPSupply com http www RSPSupply com p 8298 MDS Net IOE 7 Radio Expansion I O Radio Module aspx ...

Page 59: ... Terminations Functions 2DI 2DO 1AI 1AO TERM FUNCTION TERM FUNCTION TERM FUNCTION TERM FUNCTION 01 POWER 05 Ain 09 Dout 1 13 Din 1 02 POWER 06 Ain 10 Dout 1 14 Din 1 03 24 ISO 07 Aout 11 Dout 2 15 Din 2 04 24 ISO 08 Aout 12 Dout 2 16 Din 2 RSPSupply 1 888 532 2706 www RSPSupply com http www RSPSupply com p 8298 MDS Net IOE 7 Radio Expansion I O Radio Module aspx ...

Page 60: ...ule I O Terminations Functions 2DI 2DO 1AI 1AO TERM FUNCTION TERM FUNCTION TERM FUNCTION TERM FUNCTION 01 POWER 05 Ain 09 Dout 1 13 Din 1 02 POWER 06 Ain 10 Dout 1 14 Din 1 03 24 ISO 07 Aout 11 Dout 2 15 Din 2 04 24 ISO 08 Aout 12 Dout 2 16 Din 2 RSPSupply 1 888 532 2706 www RSPSupply com http www RSPSupply com p 8298 MDS Net IOE 7 Radio Expansion I O Radio Module aspx ...

Page 61: ... Terminations Functions 6DI TERM FUNCTION TERM FUNCTION TERM FUNCTION TERM FUNCTION 01 POWER 05 Din 1 09 Din 3 13 Din 5 02 POWER 06 Din 1 10 Din 3 14 Din 5 03 24 ISO 07 Din 2 11 Din 4 15 Din 6 04 24 ISO 08 Din 2 12 Din 4 16 Din 6 RSPSupply 1 888 532 2706 www RSPSupply com http www RSPSupply com p 8298 MDS Net IOE 7 Radio Expansion I O Radio Module aspx ...

Page 62: ...POWER IN 6 30 Vdc Discrete Output w External Power Supply Table 4 5 NETio XM 3 I O Configuration 3 Terminal Functions 6DO TERM FUNCTION TERM FUNCTION TERM FUNCTION TERM FUNCTION 01 POWER 05 Dout 1 09 Dout 3 13 Dout 5 02 POWER 06 Dout 1 10 Dout 3 14 Dout 5 03 24 ISO 07 Dout 2 11 Dout 4 15 Dout 6 04 24 ISO 08 Dout 2 12 Dout 4 16 Dout 6 RSPSupply 1 888 532 2706 www RSPSupply com http www RSPSupply co...

Page 63: ...ERMINALS Ain Analog Input Current w NETio Supplied Power 24V 24V TRANSMITTER Ain Discrete Input w External Power Supply SWITCH POWER SUPPLY Din Din 09 12 13 16 SIG POWER IN 6 30 Vdc Table 4 6 NETio XM 4 I O Configuration 4 Terminal Functions 4DI 2AI TERM FUNCTION TERM FUNCTION TERM FUNCTION TERM FUNCTION 01 POWER 05 Ain 1 08 Din 1 13 Din 3 02 POWER 06 Ain 1 10 Din 1 14 Din 3 03 24 ISO 07 Ain 2 11 ...

Page 64: ... 2DI 2DO 2AI V 2A0 V Note Analog inputs and outputs are not isolated TERM FUNCTION TERM FUNCTION TERM FUNCTION TERM FUNCTION 01 POWER 05 Aout 1 09 Dout 1 13 Din 1 02 POWER 06 Aout 2 10 Dout 1 14 Din 1 03 GROUND 07 Ain 1 11 Dout 2 15 Din 2 04 GROUND 08 Ain 2 12 Dout 2 16 Din 2 RSPSupply 1 888 532 2706 www RSPSupply com http www RSPSupply com p 8298 MDS Net IOE 7 Radio Expansion I O Radio Module asp...

Page 65: ... Points Wiring for connecting discrete input or output points Table 4 8 NETio XM 7 Expansion Module I O Terminations Functions 1DI 3DO 2AI I TERM FUNCTION TERM FUNCTION TERM FUNCTION TERM FUNCTION 01 POWER 05 Ain 1 09 Dout 1 13 Din 1 02 POWER 06 Ain 1 10 Dout 1 14 Din 1 03 GROUND 07 Ain 2 11 Dout 2 15 Dout 3 04 GROUND 08 Ain 2 12 Dout 2 16 Dout 3 RSPSupply 1 888 532 2706 www RSPSupply com http www...

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Page 67: ...ORTS 5 Chapter Counter Reset Serial Port 81 5 1 1 Configuring the NETio Serial Port 81 5 1 2 Configuring the IP Ethernet Port 83 5 2 Configuring COM2 Payload Port XX RSPSupply 1 888 532 2706 www RSPSupply com http www RSPSupply com p 8298 MDS Net IOE 7 Radio Expansion I O Radio Module aspx ...

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Page 69: ...holder Figure 5 2 COM1 Configuration Menu Baud Rate This menu item is used to set the data rate for the COM1 port in bits per second 1 200 115 200 19200 Format This item allows the user to set the interface signal ing parameters that will be used Baud Rate see above entry for allowable range Data bits parity and stop bits may be set using this command 7N1 7E2 7N2 7O2 7E1 7O1 8N1 8N2 8E1 8E2 8O1 8O...

Page 70: ...ain Menu see Figure 5 1 The Payload Configuration Menu is presented as shown in Figure 5 3 Invisible place holder Figure 5 3 Payload Protocol Configuration Menu From the Payload Protocol Configuration Menu select item A to con figure COM2 and the TB Payload Configuration Menu is presented as shown in Figure 5 4 Invisible place holder Figure 5 4 TB Payload Configuration Menu RSPSupply 1 888 532 270...

Page 71: ... Data Mode and Protocol Local Master Mode InterGap Byte Count Sets the number of bytes times that signify the end of a message NOTE Setting Protocol Local Master tells NETio to process a message locally It will not be transmitted over the air RSPSupply 1 888 532 2706 www RSPSupply com http www RSPSupply com p 8298 MDS Net IOE 7 Radio Expansion I O Radio Module aspx ...

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Page 73: ...tallation Operation Guide 65 6 PROTOCOLS 6 Chapter Counter Reset Paragraph 6 1 CONFIGURING MODBUS OPERATION 87 RSPSupply 1 888 532 2706 www RSPSupply com http www RSPSupply com p 8298 MDS Net IOE 7 Radio Expansion I O Radio Module aspx ...

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Page 75: ...a local source This method allows a NETio Base Module to communicate with a MODBUS Master device or system physically con nected to the COM2 serial port on the NETio Base Module NOTE For detailed instructions about addressing NETio including the MODBUS Memory Map and the MODBUS functions supported please download the MODBUS Protocol addendum from the GE MDS website From the NETio Main Menu Figure ...

Page 76: ...selection pending 4 In the MODBUS Protocol Menu Figure 6 3 select A to enter the MODBUS Slave Address Next select B to enable the MODBUS protocol Invisible place holder Figure 6 3 Modbus Protocol Menu RSPSupply 1 888 532 2706 www RSPSupply com http www RSPSupply com p 8298 MDS Net IOE 7 Radio Expansion I O Radio Module aspx ...

Page 77: ...er 98 7 3 3 Changing WeXP RF Channel 99 7 3 4 WeXP RSSI and Backplane Communication Statistics 99 7 4 DEVICE MODULE and I O POINT DESCRIPTIONS 101 7 4 1 Changing the NETio Device Name 101 7 4 2 Changing NETio Module and I O Point Names 102 7 5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 102 General 102 NETio Base module 102 NETio Expansion module models 103 Analog Input 103 Digital Inputs 103 Analog Outputs 103 Digi...

Page 78: ...MAINTENANCE SUPPORT All NETio TransNET related configuration maintenance and support information is accessed through the NETio Main Menu shown in Figure 7 1 Invisible place holder Figure 7 1 NETio Main Menu 7 2 1 Performance Statistics RSSI Information NETio Performance information and statistics are available from the Performance Statistics Menu Figure 7 2 is shown All communica tion statistics c...

Page 79: ...Statistics Menu 7 2 2 Maintenance Tools Date and Time The Maintenance Tools Menu Main Menu Maintenance Tools shown in Figure 7 4 It contains various selections for Version Shows the firmware versions and which image is run ning Verify Verifies the integrity of the firmware in the radio Reboot Restarts NETio firmware Current Time Shows the NETio s date and time RSPSupply 1 888 532 2706 www RSPSuppl...

Page 80: ...d from the I O Module Configuration Menu shown in Figure 7 5 Main Menu I O Network I O Module Configuration Invisible place holder Figure 7 5 I O Module Configuration Menu 7 3 1 View Set Expansion Module WeXP RF Power The Module Menu Main Menu I O Network I O Module Configuration Con figure Module allows viewing or changing the WeXP s RF output power level Figure 7 6 shows this menu RSPSupply 1 88...

Page 81: ...odule WeXP RF Output Power The WeXP output power for a Base Module is configured from the WeXP Configuration Menu shown in Figure 7 7 Main Menu Wireless Configuration WeXP Configuration Select WeXP Power Level and use the spacebar to cycle through the avail able settings Invisible place holder Figure 7 7 WeXP Configuration Menu RSPSupply 1 888 532 2706 www RSPSupply com http www RSPSupply com p 82...

Page 82: ... communications performance for WeXP and the NETio Backplane can be viewed via the I O Module Configuration Menu Figure 7 5 on Page 72 To view the performance select Module Performance Statistics from this menu If this selection is made from a Base Module then the menu shown in Figure 7 8 is displayed If the selection is made from a Wireless Expansion Module then the menu shown in Figure 7 9 appea...

Page 83: ...T DESCRIPTIONS NETio allows users the ability to customize the names for a NETio Unit Module and I O Point This is useful when the user wants to identify devices or I O Points by their location type of service or signal ID 7 4 1 Changing the NETio Device Name The Owner Device Name and Device Location can be modified in the Device Menu shown in Figure 7 11 Main Menu Device RSPSupply 1 888 532 2706 ...

Page 84: ...wn in Figure 7 6 on Page 73 I O Point Names are changed by selecting Point ID Tag in the I O Point Menus an example of which is shown in Figure 7 12 Invisible place holder Figure 7 12 Example of Point ID Tag Selection This example shows Discrete Input Menu 7 5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS General Power 6 30 Vdc RSPSupply 1 888 532 2706 www RSPSupply com http www RSPSupply com p 8298 MDS Net IOE 7 Radi...

Page 85: ...io Expansion Module Models NETio XM1 capacity 1 AI 1 AO 2 DI 2 DO AI Type Configurable as 4 20mA 0 5 Vdc 0 10 Vdc AO Type 4 20mA NETio XM2 capacity 6 DI NETio XM3 capacity 6 DO NETio XM4 capacity 2 AI 4 DI AI Type Configurable as 4 20mA 0 5 Vdc 0 10 Vdc NETio XM6 capacity 2 AI 2 AO 2 DI 2 DO AI Type 0 5 Vdc AO Type 0 5 Vdc NETio XM7 capacity 2 AI 1 DI 3 DO AI Type 4 20mA Analog Input Optionally po...

Page 86: ...106 dBm 1 x 10 6 BER typical WeXP Radio Specifications 802 15 4 Frequency Band 2 4 GHz to 2 4835 GHz Modulation OQPSK Range 3 000 feet 914 meters typical longer ranges with LOS Carrier Power 60 mW 18 dBm System Gain 27 dBm Receiver Sensitivity 100 dBm 1 packet error rate Mechanical Case High impact plastic DIN Rail Mounting Dimensions Base Module 14 6 H x 4 14 W x 11 4 D cm 5 75 H x 1 63 W x 4 5 D...

Page 87: ...nd a mix of agricultural and commercial terrain with line of sight transmission path 2 The transceiver is not acceptable as a stand alone unit for use in the hazardous locations described above It must either be mounted within another piece of equipment which is certified for hazardous locations or installed within guidelines or conditions of approval as set forth by the approving agencies RSPSupp...

Page 88: ...5mW 10 071 10mW 11 064 12 058 13 050 14 045 15 040 16 0355 dBm mV Po 17 31 5 18 28 5 19 25 1 20 22 5 01mW 21 20 0 22 17 9 23 15 9 24 14 1 25 12 8 26 11 5 27 10 0 28 8 9 29 8 0 30 7 1 001mW 31 6 25 32 5 8 33 5 0 34 4 5 35 4 0 36 3 5 37 3 2 38 2 85 39 2 5 40 2 25 1μW 41 2 0 42 1 8 43 1 6 44 1 4 45 1 25 46 1 18 47 1 00 48 0 90 dBm mV Po 49 0 80 50 0 71 01μW 51 0 64 52 0 57 53 0 50 54 0 45 55 0 40 56 ...

Page 89: ...and returned to you as quickly as possible Please be sure to include the SRO number on the outside of the shipping box and on any corre spondence relating to the repair No equipment will be accepted for repair without an SRO number SRO numbers are issued online at www GEmds com support product sro Your number will be issued immediately after the required information is entered Please be sure to ha...

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