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Modulex Controller Operation

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When a third-party EMS or BAS Master is used, the
Modbus Network connections will depend on the
available communication port(s) on the EMS/BAS.
Many EMS/BAS Models contain only a RS232 (DB9)
port, while others contain either a 2-Wire or 4-Wire RS485
port. In addition, some EMS/BAS models contain both a
RS232 and a RS485 port. If the EMS or BAS is equipped
with only a RS232 port, a RS232-to-RS485 converter will

be required.

A terminating resistor (120 ohms) on each end of the RS485
loop is designed to match the electrical impedance
characteristic of the twisted-pair loop and prevent echoes
or cross-talk from corrupting data on the line. Short or
medium length Modbus/RS485 loops (less than 1000 feet)
can usually operate satisfactorily without the terminating
resistor. However, longer loop runs (over 1000 feet), may
require terminating resistors.
Bias may be necessary on the RS485 loop to minimize
noise on the circuit.

accomplished

Loop bias is

by

activating pull-up/pull-down resistors on the last Boiler
Communications Module (BCM) in the chain.
Modulex recommends that both terminating resistors
and bias be implemented on the RS485 circuit as
described in paragraphs 1.5 and 1.5.1 which follow.

When an EMS or BAS is used as the controlling Master,
consult the manufacturer’s Technical Manual for termination
resistor recommendations. If the EMS/BAS being used
does not provide a bias and one is needed, pull-down bias
can be implemented by installing a 1K ohm resistor (not
provided) across terminals 2 and 4 on BCM connector Y2
(Figure 1-9).

BCMs can function only as Slave devices on a Modbus
Network. Since the Slaves are connected in a “Daisy-Chain”
configuration, the terminating resistor must be enabled only
in the last BCM Controller in the chain. Enabling the
terminating resistor is accomplished by positioning jumper
JP1 as shown in Figure 1-9 only on the BCM Board
contained in the last BCM Controller.

As mentioned in paragraph 1.5.1, when the controlling
Master is an EMS or BAS, pull-down bias may be
implemented by connecting a 1K ohm resistor as shown
in Figure 1-9.

The last unit in the chain must be energized (even if disabled)
to enable bias.

Figure 1-9. BCM Loop Termination and Bias

Figure 1-10 shows a Sample Modbus Network wiring
for a Master EMS/BAS controlling
Figure shows an EMS or BAS Master equipped
port. If the EMS or BAS contains a 4-Wire RS485 port, refer to
Detail “A” for wiring details. If the controlling
contains only a RS232 port, a RS232-to-RS485
be required to interface with connector Y2 at each BCM
Controlle
as a guide and does not include
to the EMS/BAS manufacturer’s
any network

diagram

BCM Controller Slaves. This

with a RS485

Master EMS/BAS

converter will

r. It should be noted that this diagram is only intended

all possible scenarios. Refer

manual prior to attempting

wiring connections.

1.4.4 EMS OR BAS MASTER TO BCM

SLAVE WIRING CONNECTIONS

1.4.5 RS485 LOOP TERMINATION

RESISTORS AND BIAS

1.5

EMS/BAS TERMINATING RESISTOR

AND BIAS

1.5.1 BCM CONTROLLER TERMINATING

RESISTOR AND BIAS

1.6

MODBUS NETWORK WIRING

DIAGRAM

CAUTION

It is imperative that polarity be maintained
between all Modbus Network connections. The
Network will not operate if the proper polarity is
not maintained. Also, twisted-pair wiring shields
should only be terminated at the controlling
Master for the Modbus Network.

BCM FRONT VIEW

Содержание BCM

Страница 1: ...Operating Instructions Modulex Boiler Communications Module BCM ...

Страница 2: ...ctions are illustrated and described in Figure 1 2 The Modulex Boiler is shipped with the BCM a third Control Switch is mounted above the BCM This switch is used to enable disable the e Bus connection between the E8 and BCM Controllers Refer to paragraph 1 4 3 for details Figure 1 2 BCM Controls and Indicators CONTROL INDICATOR ENABLE DISABLE SWITCH I 0 RESET SWITCH DL1 Yellow LED DL2 Red LED DL3 ...

Страница 3: ...at Figure 1 4 BCM Back Up Controller Wiring 1 3 BCM CONFIGURED AS BACK UP CONTROLLER When the BCM is configured as the Back Up Controller for the E8 it will assume control of the Modulex Boiler if the E8 fails In the event of an E8 Controller failure the BCM will operate the Modulex Boiler in the Constant Setpoint Mode default setpoint C The primary Boiler 82 Pump must also be wired to the BCM so ...

Страница 4: ...are provided in Appendix B of this document 1 4 1 OPERATING SCENARIO Each Modulex Boiler is equipped with its own BCM to allow Modbus Network monitoring and control The Master can control the Networked Modulex Boilers utilizing either Remote Setpoint or Modulation Level signaling In the event that the external control signal from the EMS or BAS is lost the BCM will assume control of the Modulex Bo...

Страница 5: ... position ON OFF switch on the BCM BCM 2 Postion ON OFF Switch I 1b See NOTE 1 Below O 0 See NOTE 2 Below II 1a See NOTE 3 Below The BCM is the Gate way for Mo dbus and external control The E8 does not control the boiler and the BCM will not take over the boiler if the Modbus signal fails The BCM is the Gate way for Mo dbus and external control The E8 does not control the boiler and the BCM will t...

Страница 6: ... only as Slave devices on a Modbus Network Since the Slaves are connected in a Daisy Chain configuration the terminating resistor must be enabled only in the last BCM Controller in the chain Enabling the terminating resistor is accomplished by positioning jumper JP1 as shown in Figure 1 9 only on the BCM Board contained in the last BCM Controller As mentioned in paragraph 1 5 1 when the controllin...

Страница 7: ...7 ...

Страница 8: ...essary The changes to the Settings Registers are stored during power down 1 7 5 EMS OR BAS SET UP AS MASTER TO BCM CONTROLLER SLAVES Ref u er to the set up instructions in the man facturer s equip ment manual for the Energy Management System EMS or Building Automation System BAS being used as the control ling Master 1 7 MODBUS SOFTWARE SET UP The following paragraphs provide the information and pr...

Страница 9: ...edium EMS Master to BCM Slave RS 485 Alowable Cable Length Address Support From Master EMS T rasmission Mode Support Timing specifications Baud Rate Data Framing Message Framing Character Framing Heartbeat Timeout DESCRIPTION B 1 2 Modbus Support Requirements The Modb r m to the suppor us Netwo k must confor t requirements listed in T able B 2 RS485 2 Wire Differential Bus With Shield 4000 Feet Ma...

Страница 10: ...sidual flame 42 Outlet temperature sensor fault 38 Other conditions not listed above enum 1 3 5 1 Standby ready to run but not fired 3 Remote fired 5 Fault failure detected B 2 2 BCM CONTROLLER STANDARD HOLDING REGISTER ASSIGNMENTS The BCM Controller Holding Registers contain functions that are Read Only Write Only or both Read Write The address assignments for these functions are listed in T able...

Страница 11: ...11 Table B 4 BCM Standard Holding Register Address Mapping ...

Страница 12: ...Modulex Controller Operation Appendix B 12 Table B 4 BCM Standard Holding Register Address Mapping Cont ...

Страница 13: ...13 Table B 4 BCM Standard Holding Register Address Mapping Cont APPENDIX B ...

Страница 14: ...Modulex Controller Operation Appendix B 14 Table B 4 BCM Standard Holding Register Address Mapping Cont APPENDIX B ...

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