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Schematic example

The entire network configuration should be documented. Below you find a sample sketch drawing of
the network architecture.

Summary of Contents for VPVision

Page 1: ...VPVision VPINSTRUMENTS COM User manual 2020 Van Putten Instruments BV MAN VP V UK 2000 Date 29 7 2020...

Page 2: ...While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document the publisher and the author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions or for damages resulting from the use of informa...

Page 3: ...PC connection 12 2 RS485 connection 14 3 Analog input connection 14 4 VPN connection 15 5 Cellular internet 15 6 Power supplies 16 7 VPVision_M 6 Getting started with VPVision 17 17 1 Terminology 17...

Page 4: ...n Instruments BV MAN VP V UK Revision 2000 Date 29 7 2020 4 9 Apendix 21 21 1 Modbus networks 22 2 Cables for VPVision 23 3 Troubleshooting 23 Problemsand solutions 23 Communication issues 24 4 Docume...

Page 5: ...the housing Do not touch the cables and the power supply when mains is applied Keep the housing closed during normal operation Check the cable glands on water tightness Avoid heat Make sure that the...

Page 6: ...VPVision M logger with VPVision software 24 VDC 100 Watt power supply 8ch analog input converter 1 RS485 Modbus connection terminal Web interface Sensors VPVision supports all VPInstruments sensors an...

Page 7: ...and a Modbus network with one multiple sensors The Modbus sensors can be read out via direct RS485 or an indirect Modbus TCP converter The I O converters are read out via an Ethernet interface They c...

Page 8: ...em This IP address can be found on the configuration sheet enclosed in the cabinet Depending on your system configuration you also have to change the IP addresses of the Modbus converters and any remo...

Page 9: ...computer The IT department can provide you with IP address es and physical connection to the factory Ethernet network Define your network IP addresses must be unique Gateway must be defined Subnet ma...

Page 10: ...one as long as the VPVision has access to the Internet If you would like to have external access to the VPVision system a VPN connection might be required for security reasons Requesting a VPN connect...

Page 11: ...uration before they can be connected to VPVision Read the sensor s manual for more information Modbus devices A Modbus device needs to have a unique hardware address in it s daisy chain Every Modbus s...

Page 12: ...configuration sheet which comes with your VPVision M to find the default configuration To connect your PC or Laptop open the electrical cabinet You will see the VPVision M unit On the VPVision M you...

Page 13: ...e recommended cables sized and shielded in line with the specific situation in your plant Connection of a third wire between the master and slave should be done to limit the common mode voltage that c...

Page 14: ...t connection Analog sensors can be connected to the analog I O converter We have chosen for 4 20 mA as default interface If needed you can change the I O converter to 0 10 Volt I O converter descripti...

Page 15: ...will be used will strongly depend on the number of users and the total remote access time The subscription should have a static IP address This is the IP address that you need to enter in your web bro...

Page 16: ...ut 100 240 VAC Mains is connected to a circuit breaker LAN Ethernet ports for connection to your network Address can be pre configured The VPVision M computer Terminal Blocks These are the RS485 and p...

Page 17: ...a Reports are generated as a PDF file and can be configured to be periodically generated and sent through mail Report modules Report modules similar to widgets represent the recorded data They are a s...

Page 18: ...ser visiting the Site settings followed by navigating to the Users page 6 5 Managing input devices Input devices are critical for recording data and completely configuring your system They represent t...

Page 19: ...he sidebar and navigating to System status contains an overview of your systems health This page is primarily used to diagnose problems with your system and contains a few actions to restart critical...

Page 20: ...cm 15 x 8 3 x 11 8 inch Weight 10 6 kg 23 4 pounds Ambient temperature max 40 deg C 104 F Ambient temperature min 10 deg C 32 F Electrical Power input 110 250 VAC Component power 24 VDC Fuses 3 15 A f...

Page 21: ...an initiate a broadcast message to all slaves Slaves return a response to all queries addressed to them individually but do not respond to broadcast queries Register map Modbus devices usually include...

Page 22: ...f all connected sensors Long cables will result in increased cable resistance which might cause issues when not properly addressed RS485 Modbus For RS485 networks cable with 2 shielded twisted pairs m...

Page 23: ...onverter Refer to converter user manual Configure IP address Use Modpoll to debug the connection Wrong kW measurement Wrong kW in display The VPlog i is just an Ampere meter make sure that the voltage...

Page 24: ...P address 1 VPVision M 192 168 1 253 2 Analog converter 10 0 0 2 3 4 5 Device list Use the list below to write down your configuration Store this list for future reference No Name Modbus address Com p...

Page 25: ...an Putten Instruments BV MAN VP V UK Revision 2000 Date 29 7 2020 25 Schematic example The entire network configuration should be documented Below you find a sample sketch drawing of the network archi...

Page 26: ...26 Notes 2020 Van Putten Instruments BV MAN VP V UK Revision 2000 Date 29 7 2020...

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