Operating Instructions

Sieger System 57
Modbus Interface Module Kit RS422/485 (05701-A-0312)
Modbus Interface Module Kit RS232 (05701-A-0313)
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GLOSSARY
A1 - Lower or Pre-warning Alarm Level.
A2 - Second Pre-warning Alarm Level.
A3 - Upper or Main Warning Level.
LED - Light Emitting Diode.
* LTEL - Long Term Exposure Limit (8 hours TWA value).
RFI - Radio Frequency Interference
RH - Relative Humidity.
* STEL - Short Term Exposure Limit (10 minutes TWA value).
* TWA - Time Weighted Average.

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CONTENTS
Section Page

GLOSSARY 3

1. INTRODUCTION 7

1.1 Principal Features 7

1.2 Commonly Used Terms 8
1.3 Construction 9

2. CONTROLS AND FACILITIES 13

2.1 Introduction 13
2.2 MODBUS Interface Module - RS485/422 14
2.3 MODBUS Interface Module - RS232 17

3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 18

3.1 Introduction 18
3.2 Unpacking 18
3.3 Installing the MODBUS Interface Kit 19
3.4 Field Connections for RS485/422 Interface 21
3.5 Field Connections for RS232 Interface 29

4. CONFIGURING THE MODBUS FUNCTION 33

4.1 General 33
4.2 Host Computer Configuration 33
4.3 System 57 Configuration 33

5. COMMISSIONING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION 36

5.1 Start Up Procedure 36

5.2 Maintenance 36
5.3 Fault Finding 37

6. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 38

7. MODBUS FUNCTION REFERENCE 39

7.1 Introduction 39
7.2 Card Slot Number and Sub-channel Designation 40
7.3 Function 02 - Read Input Status 40
7.4 Function 04 - Read Input Registers 44
7.5 Functions 6 and 16 - Preset Single / Multiple
Holding Registers respectively 46
7.6 Function 3 - Read Holding Registers 49
7.7 Exception Responses 49
7.8 Query Poll Definitions 50
7.9 Command Poll Definitions 54

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8. SPECIFICATION 56

8.1 Environmental 56
8.2 EMC/RFI Conformity 56
8.3 Serial Communication 56
8.4 MODBUS Protocol 56
8.5 RS485/422 Interface Module 56
8.6 RS232 Module 57

FIGURES
Figure Page

1. MODBUS Interface Module RS485/422 10

2. MODBUS Interface Module RS232 11
3. MODBUS Overview 12
4. System Diagram for RS485 Connection. 15
5. System Diagram for RS422 Connection 16
6. System Diagram for RS232 Connection. 17
7. SYSTEM 57- Engineering Card Mark II 21
8. Front Access Connections for DC Input Card and
MODBUS RS485/422 Option Module 22
9. Rear Access Connections for DC Input Card and
MODBUS RS485/422 Option Module 23
10. Wiring Example Showing Multi-drop Dual Highway
RS485 Connections, Termination Resistors, Host,
Nodes etc. 27
11. Wiring Example Showing Multi-drop RS422
Connections, Termination Resistors, Host,
Nodes, etc. 28
12. Front Access Connections for DC Input Card and
MODBUS RS232 Option Module 29
13. Rear Access Connections for DC Input Card and
MODBUS RS232 Option Module 30
14. Wiring Example Showing RS232 Connections 32
15. Common Personal Computer RS232 Connector Pinouts 32

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1.1 PRINCIPAL FEATURES
The System 57 MODBUS Interface provides a facility for digital
communication between the System 57 Control System and an external
computer system. MODBUS is a well supported digital data
communication protocol which provides a set of standard commands
by which system data can be communicated. Two different interface
modules are available to support the most widely used electrical
interface standards, thereby ensuring compatibility with most external
systems. Using the MODBUS Interface it is possible to read
configuration, alarm status and other information from any channel in
the rack and to perform calibration and other procedures.

The MODBUS Interface is commonly used to connect the System 57

Control System to plant control systems to provide central monitoring
of system status often with graphical display.

The principal features of the MODBUS Interface are:

Easily fitted to the Engineering Card.
Compatible with 5701, 5704 and 5704F Control Cards.

Simple field connections, via the DC Input Card terminal block, for
wire up to 2.5mm² (14 AWG).
Operates as a MODBUS RTU.
Supports functions 02, 03, 04, 06 and 16 of the MODBUS protocol.

Provides sensor gas readings and alarm status for Fault, Inhibit,
A1, A2, A3, FIRE, STEL, LTEL and Rate alarms from all channels
in the rack.

Supports commands to Inhibit, Reset, Normalise (zero), Calibrate

(span) and set Alarm Levels for all channels in the rack.
Supports RS485, RS422 and RS232 electrical standards.
Data signals isolated from System 57 power supply.

Asynchronous serial link configurable for baud rate, parity and stop
bits.
Primary and secondary channel operation.
Half duplex operation.
Multi-drop capability.

Easily configured using Engineering Interface Software.

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1.2 COMMONLY USED TERMS

The reader should be familiar with the following terms that are used
throughout this instruction manual:

MODBUS: Modbus is a digital data communication protocol which

provides a widely used set of standard commands by
which system data can be communicated to an external
device.

RS485: RS485 is an electrical standard that uses a twisted

pair cable carrying differential signals to transfer digital
data. RS485 permits up to 32 transceiver nodes to be
connected onto a single twisted pair highway for 'multi-
drop' bi-directional operation over distances up to 1.2km
(3900ft).

RS422: RS422 is an electrical standard that uses a twisted

pair cable carrying differential signals to transfer digital
data. RS422 permits a single driver and up to 10
receiver nodes to be connected onto the highway for
operation over distances up to 1.2km (3900ft).

RS232: RS232 is an electrical standard that uses multi-core

cable carrying signals to transfer digital data. RS232
permits interconnection of two communicating devices
for bi-directional operation over distances up to 15m
(49ft).

Baud Rate: Baud is a unit of signalling speed equal to the number

of discrete signal events per second. (Not necessarily
the same as bits per second).

Bit Rate: The speed at which bits are transmitted, usually

measured in bits per second (bits/s).

Parity: A technique used to detect single bit errors in a

transmitted data byte (character) in electronic code
transmission.

Stop Bit: A method to indicate the end of a transmitted data

byte (character) in electronic code transmission.

Full Duplex: Refers to a communication system capable of

simultaneous two way independent transmission of
data.

Half Duplex: Refers to a communication system capable of

transmission of data in either direction, but not
simultaneously.

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Simplex: Refers to a communication system capable of
transmission of data in a single direction only.

Multi-drop: A single communication line which is shared by a

number of devices or 'nodes'.

Node: An intelligent device present within a data

communication system which is able to communicate.

Host: The host system is a master device that controls the

system operation. Typically a host will be either a PLC,
DCS or SCADA Graphics package.

Master: A master device is a node which controls transmission

of data in a communicating system by issuing requests
to slave devices.

Slave: A slave device will only transmit data onto the

communication line in response to a request from a
master device.

1.3 CONSTRUCTION
The System 57 MODBUS Interface is available pre-installed in new
systems or as a kit for retro-fitting into existing systems. Two kits are
available, one supporting the RS485 and RS422 electrical standards
and the other the RS232 electrical standard. Each kit consists of:

a. A small pcb MODBUS interface module that plugs onto the

Engineering Card J1 and J2 connectors.

b. Two integrated circuits that plug into the expansion sockets provided
on the Engineering Card.

Connections for the serial data interface are made via the six way
expansion terminal block TB2 that is located on the DC Input Card.

An enhanced version of the Engineering Card software must be

installed in order to provide the MODBUS Interface functions. The new
software, which is fully compatible with the original Engineering Card
software, is provided as a plug-in integrated circuit included in the kit.

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LK1 and LK2

Settings
3 2 1 3 2 1

Terminated Unterminated

Termination Link
Channel 2

Termination Link
Channel 1

Figure 1 MODBUS Interface Module RS485/422

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Figure 2 MODBUS Interface Module RS232

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Front Access
8 or 16-Way
Rack

Engineering
Card Mk ll

DC Input
Card

MODBUS
Interface Module

Rear Access
8 or 16-Way
Rack

Figure 3 MODBUS Overview

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2.1 INTRODUCTION
The 5701 and 5704 control systems provide a complete solution for
the operational and engineering requirements of a multi-channel fire
and gas detection system. Each control card within the rack system
provides sensor drive, signal acquisition, gas concentration display
and comprehensive alarm facilities for one or more fire or gas sensors.

The MODBUS Interface facility extends the capability of the control

system by providing an external computer system with monitoring and
control functions for every gas sensor or fire detector connected to the
rack. The operation and alarm integrity of the System 57 is not
affected by the MODBUS Interface.

The digital data link uses a bi-directional 8-bit asynchronous serial

connection that is configurable for baud rate, parity and stop bits. Two
different modules are available, one supports both RS485 and RS422
electrical interface standards and the other supports the RS232
electrical interface standard. Depending upon the module type, system
configuration and the capability of the host computer, various
communication options are available as follows:

Interface Transmission Dual Highway Multi-drop

Mode Option Option

RS485 Half Duplex Yes Yes (31 Nodes)

RS422 Half Duplex No Yes (10 Nodes)
RS232 Half Duplex No No

The dual highway option provides a secondary or backup data link for
increased communication integrity. Multi-drop configurations allow a
single communication line to be shared by a number of devices
reducing the number of communication ports required at the host
computer.

RS232 provides the lowest cost solution for connecting a single

System 57 rack to a host computer.

RS485 provides the best solution for multi-drop connection of more

than one System 57 rack to a host computer and also gives the option
of a secondary highway.

RS422 is useful to provide multi-drop connection where the host

computer software does not have the facility for transceiver direction
control (transmit/receive/high impedance) that is required with RS485
connections.

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In all cases the System 57 operates as a MODBUS Remote Terminal
Unit (RTU), acting as a slave device node and transmitting data onto
the communication line only in response to a request from a master
device. The host computer system, typically a PLC, DCS or SCADA
graphics package, acts as the master device controlling the
communication system operation.

The subset of MODBUS functions supported by the System 57 RTU

are 02, 03, 04, 06 and 16. The MODBUS broadcast commands are not
supported and will be ignored, however, global commands are available
to reset all cards in the rack simultaneously. For a detailed description
of the available commands and data formats refer to the System 57
MODBUS Function Reference given in Section 7.

2.2 MODBUS INTERFACE MODULE - RS485/422

2.2.1 General

The RS485/422 Interface Module has two differential 5V transceivers

designated channel 1 and channel 2. Each transceiver channel can be
resistively terminated by setting LK1 and LK2 respectively (see Figure
1 and Section 3.4.3). The interface signals are isolated from the
System 57 power supply 0V and Ground to protect the host computer
against damage due to earth loops.

2.2.2 RS485 Operation

An outline RS485 connection diagram is shown in Figure 4.

When configured for the RS485 mode, transceiver Channel 1 is used

in dual highway systems for the primary highway or the only highway
in single highway systems. Transceiver Channel 2 is used only in dual
highway systems where it functions as the secondary highway.
Depending upon the type of installation, operation is possible over
distances up to 1.2km (3900ft). In the multi-drop mode up to 32 nodes,
including the host, can be connected. The terminal connections are:

CH1-A, CH1-B Differential Transceiver Channel 1 (Primary).

CH2-A, CH2-B Differential Transceiver Channel 2 (Secondary).

DGND Isolated Data Ground.

In a dual highway system the MODBUS uses, at any one time, only
one of the two available highways, either the primary or the secondary.
The interface automatically switches between highways when a
communication failure is detected.

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RS485
Master

Rx/Tx Primary Highway

RT
System 57
Rx/Tx Optional Secondary Highway Node 1
RT

System 57
Node 2

Termination resistors fitted to host and

RT System 57
last node only.
Node 3
The System 57 RS485 module bus
termination resistors are link selectable.
See Figure 1 and Section 3.4.3. RT

System 57
Node 32

RT

Figure 4 System Diagram for RS485 Connection.

The highway switching process is controlled as follows:

a. The inactive highway is continuously monitored for data

communication.

b. If data communication is detected on the inactive highway, the

inactive highway is assumed to be fully serviceable.

c. If valid data communication ceases on the active highway and the

inactive highway is perceived to be serviceable, the MODBUS
interface switches between channels.

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2.2.3 RS422 Operation

A outline RS422 connection diagram is shown in Figure 5.

RS422
Master

Tx Master Broadcast Highway Rx

System 57
Rx Slave Broadcast Highway Tx Node 1
RT
Rx
System 57
Tx Node 2
Termination resistors fitted to host and
RT
last node only. Rx
System 57
The System 57 RS485/422 module bus Tx
Node 3
termination resistors are link selectable.
See Figure 1 and Section 3.4.3.
Rx
RT

System 57
Tx
Node 10

Figure 5 System Diagram for RS422 Connection.

When configured for RS422 mode, transceiver Channel 1 is used for

transmission from the System 57 RTU to the host computer and
transceiver Channel 2 is used as a receiver for transmissions from the
host computer to the System 57 RTU. Depending upon the type of
installation, operation is possible over distances up to 1.2km (3900ft).

Although the EIA RS422 standard specifies only point to point

applications, the addressable operation of System 57 permits a modified
'broadcast' mode topology that allows multi-drop connection of up to
10 nodes. Each System 57 node is held in a high impedance state
until it receives an appropriately addressed request, when it enables
its transmitter for the duration of the response. The terminal connections
are:

TX-A, TX-B Differential Transceiver Output from RTU.

RX-A', RX-B' Differential Receiver Input to RTU.

DGND Isolated Data Ground

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2.3 MODBUS INTERFACE MODULE - RS232
A outline RS232 connection diagram is shown in Figure 6.

Tx Master Transmit Data Rx

RS232 System 57 Slave

Master Rx Master Receive Data Tx

Figure 6 System Diagram for RS232 Connection

The RS232 Interface Module has transmit and receive data lines and
two handshaking lines. The interface conforms to the RS232 standard
giving ±12V output drive. Depending upon the type of installation,
operation is possible over distances up to 15m (49ft). To protect the
host computer against damage due to earth loops, the interface
signals are isolated from the System 57 power supply 0V and Ground.
The terminal connections are designated as follows:

RXD Receive Data input to RTU.

TXD Transmit Data output from RTU.

DSR Data Set Ready input to RTU.

DTR Data Terminal Ready output from RTU.

SGND Isolated Signal Ground.

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WARNING
The Engineering Card and Upgrade Kit are susceptible to damage
by static electricity and therefore the appropriate precautions
should be taken.

3.1 INTRODUCTION
There are two versions of the Engineering Card. The MODBUS Interface
Kit can only be fitted to the Mk 2 Engineering Card.

With the Engineering Card removed from the rack, the type of
Engineering Card can be visually identified as follows:

a. Mk I hardware by the presence of only one 28 pin DIL IC socket on

the card pcb.

b. Mark II hardware by the presence of two 28 pin DIL IC sockets and

a rectangular cutout near the centre of the card pcb. (See Figure 7).

A summary of the MODBUS Interface installation procedure is shown

below:

a. Unpack and check the contents of the kit.

b. Remove the Engineering Card from the rack.

c. Install the Software Expansion EPROM Integrated Circuit.

d. Install the RAM Expansion Integrated Circuit.

e. Install the MODBUS Interface Module.

f. Wire the DC Input Card terminal blocks to the host computer.

g. Configure and Commission

After installation is complete perform the commissioning procedures

outlined in Section 5. The following sections provide a detailed
explanation of the installation operations.

3.2 UNPACKING
On receipt carefully unpack the equipment observing any instructions
printed on or contained in the packaging. Check the contents for
transit damage and ensure that the following items are present:

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For the MODBUS Interface Module Kit: RS485/422:
a. MODBUS Interface Module RS485/422 (05701-A-0282).

b. Engineering Card Expansion Option EPROM integrated circuit

(05701-A-0385).
c. RAM expansion integrated circuit type HN6264ALP.
d. User Manual (05701-A-5006).
For the MODBUS Interface Module Kit RS232:
a. MODBUS Interface Module RS232 (05701-A-0287).

b. Engineering Card Expansion Option EPROM integrated circuit

(05701-A-0385).
c. RAM expansion integrated circuit type HN6264ALP.

d. User Manual (05701-A-5006).

3.3 INSTALLING THE MODBUS INTERFACE KIT

Except for Step (6) which applies to the RS485/422 Module only, the
following installation procedure applies to both versions of the MODBUS
Interface Kit:

(1) Isolate the SYSTEM 57 Rack from all power sources.

(2) Unscrew the two front panel screws that retain the Engineering
Card and using the extraction tool supplied with the system pull the
Engineering Card from the rack.

WARNING

The Upgrade EPROM can be permanently damaged by incorrect

insertion.

(3) Insert the Software Upgrade EPROM integrated circuit (05701-A-

0385) into the socket IC2 on the Engineering Card, ensuring that
pin 1 of the IC is aligned correctly with pin 1 of the socket and that
all pins are properly inserted into the socket.

Note: If an IC is already fitted to socket IC2, this should be

removed and discarded.

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WARNING
The RAM chip can be permanently damaged by incorrect insertion.

(4) Insert the RAM expansion integrated circuit (HN6264ALP) into the
socket IC12 on the Engineering Card, ensuring that pin 1 of the IC
is aligned correctly with pin 1 of the socket and that all pins are
properly inserted into the socket.

(5) Using small pliers or an electrical screwdriver gently remove the

Engineering Card shorting link LK1 and replace to short pins 1 and
2. See Figure 7.

(6) This step applies to the RS485/422 module only. For correct
operation, especially at high baud rates, RS485 and RS422
highways should be resistively terminated.

In RS422 host systems, a terminator resistance is only required at

the receiver device located in the host and at the receiver device
located in the System 57 node at the far end of the cable.

In RS485 host systems, a terminator resistance is required at the

transceiver device located in the host and at the transceiver device
located in the System 57 node at the far end of the cable.

For dual highway RS485 systems, both highways should be

terminated as described above.

By default the RS485/422 module transceivers are unterminated. If

a resistive termination is required, use small pliers or an electrical
screwdriver to gently remove the shorting links, LK2 (Channel 1) or
LK1 (Channel 2), on the RS485/422 Module from pins 1 and 2 and
replace to short pins 2 and 3. (See Figure 1 and Section 3.4.3).

(7) Insert the MODBUS Interface Module into the socket headers J1
and J2 on the Engineering Card, ensuring that pin 1 of the module
pin headers is correctly aligned with pin 1 of the Engineering Card
socket headers.

(8) Re-insert the Engineering Card into the rack, tighten the two front
panel screws and go to the Section 3.4.

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LK1

D6 IC4 1
IC5 IC3 IC9 IC10
C10 IC11
XL1

LK1
3 D4
2
XL2 SK2
1 C15
IC7 L1 C1
TR1
C17 FS1

C6
D5 D2
J3 D1
C2
IC1
D11 16

1
J1

C8 C4
IC13 L2

IC2

IC12

IC6 PL1
SK1

IC8 J2
1
D8 D7

Insert IC2 EPROM Insert IC12 RAM When inserting the MODBUS
notch downwards. notch downwards. Interface Module, ensure the
correct alignment and orientation.

Figure 7 SYSTEM 57- Engineering Card Mark II

3.4 FIELD CONNECTIONS FOR RS485/422 INTERFACE

3.4.1 Connections

The field connections to the MODBUS Interface Module are made via
the auxiliary terminal block TB2 on the DC Input Card. The terminal
block is a two part type to aid the connection of field cables without
removing the DC Input Card. The DC Input card terminal connections
are shown in Figures 8 and 9.

3.4.2 RS485/422 Cabling

The field terminals of the DC Input Card accept single or multi-

stranded wire up to 2.5mm2 (14 AWG). Cables should be routed
carefully to avoid physical and environmental hazards such as
mechanical stress and high temperatures.

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TB2

1 CH1-B / TX-B

2 CH1-A / TX-A
Connections for
3 CH2-B / RX-B'
MODBUS Interface
4 CH2-A / RX-A' Module - RS485/422

5 DGND**

6 Ground

TB1

1 Ground

2 Ground

3 0V Out (Fused)

4 +24V Out (Fused)

5 0V In (AUX 2) or 0V Out (AUX 1)

6 +24V In (AUX 2*) or +24V Out (AUX 1)

7 0V In (AUX 1)

8 +24V In (AUX 1)

9 0V In (PSU 2) or 0V Out (PSU 1)

10 +24V In (PSU 2*) or +24V Out (PSU 1)

11 0V In (PSU 1)

12 +24V In (PSU 1)

* PSU 1 and PSU 2 (and AUX 1 and AUX 2) must be

compatible with parallel connection.

** Data Ground is electrically isolated from ground

and must be connected to the remote apparatus.

Figure 8 Front Access Connections for DC Input Card and

MODBUS RS485/422 Option Module

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TB1

12 +24V In (PSU 1)

11 0V In (PSU 1)

10 +24V In (PSU 2*) or +24V Out (PSU 1)

9 0V In (PSU 2) or 0V Out (PSU 1)

8 +24V In (AUX 1)

7 0V In (AUX 1)

6 +24V In (AUX 2*) or +24V Out (AUX 1)

5 0V In (AUX 2) or 0V Out (AUX 1)

4 +24V Out (Fused)

3 0V Out (Fused)

2 Ground

1 Ground

TB2

6 Ground

5 DGND**

4 CH2-A / RX-A' Connections for

MODBUS Interface
3 CH2-B / RX-B' Module - RS485/422

2 CH1-A / TX-A

1 CH1-B / TX-B

* PSU 1 and PSU 2 (and AUX 1 and AUX 2) must be

compatible with parallel connection.

** Data Ground is electrically isolated from ground

and must be connected to the remote apparatus.

Figure 9 Rear Access Connections for DC Input Card and

MODBUS RS485/422 Option Module

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To achieve fast reliable data connections good quality screened twisted
pair cable should be used. The maximum achievable data rate is
limited by the cable capacitance and therefore the cable length should
be kept as short as possible. In dual highway configurations a separate
twisted pair should be used for each highway, however if required,
these may be contained within a single cable.
In order to ensure the correct operation and to meet European
Standards for RFI and EMC, it is recommended that all field cables
should be of the screened type with the cable screen connected at one
end only. If the screen is to be connected at the System 57 end, use
either the ground terminal of the DC Input Card, the cabinet using a
suitable metal cable gland or other suitable instrument earth point.
3.4.3 RS485/422 Transmission Line Termination
In RS485 or RS422 applications, the two wire transmission lines must be
properly terminated. The simplest form of termination is typically with a
120 ohm resistor connected across the differential input as follows:
a. In RS422 host systems, a terminator resistance is only required at
the receiver device located in the host and at the receiver device
located in the System 57 node at the far end of the cable.

b. In RS485 host systems a terminator resistance is required at the

transceiver device located in the host and at the transceiver device
located in the System 57 node at the far end of the cable. For dual
highway RS485 systems both highways should be terminated as
described.
Jumper links are provided on the System 57 RS485/422 Module to
make above termination easy (see Figure 1).
In general RS485 transmitter circuits are specified as being capable of
driving a minimum load resistance of 60 ohms, therefore no more than
two terminator resistors should be connected in parallel onto any one bus.
RS422 transmitter circuits are specified as being capable of driving a
minimum load resistance of 100 ohms, therefore no more than one
terminator resistor should be connected onto any bus.
3.4.4 RS485 Network Biasing Resistors
Note: In most systems network biasing resistors are not required. It is
recommended that these resistors are only added as part of a
troubleshooting procedure.
In a multi-drop RS485 system there are brief periods when no
transmitter is enabled and the network is allowed to float. During these
periods noise or erroneous data may be detected at the receiver,
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System 57 MODBUS facility uses both hardware and software means
to protected against this condition and therefore network biasing is not
normally required. Other devices on the network may be susceptible in
this state and as a preventative measure, two Network Biasing Resistors
can be added externally to the transceiver at the host end of the bus so
that the network is biased by a few volts when all transmitters are
disabled. The normal network termination resistors must still be kept in
circuit. The following diagram illustrates a typical biasing network:
+5V

Note: Bias
470
Resistor

Where access to the host A

interface hardware is limited it
RS485 BUS Termination Host
has been found that a single To System 57 120 Resistor System
120 ohm bias resistor
connected between the System B
57 terminals TB2 pin 2 and TB2
470
pin 5 has been effective. Bias
Resistor

DGND

3.4.5 RS485/422 Signalling Sense (or Signal Polarity)

The EIA standard for RS422 and RS485 description of the polarity of
the signalling lines states:
“The signalling sense of the voltages appearing across the
interconnection cable are defined as follows:

a. The A terminal of the generator shall be negative with respect to

the B terminal for a binary 1 (MARK or OFF) state.

b. The A terminal of the generator shall be positive with respect to the

B terminal for a binary 0 (SPACE or ON) state”.

Not all manufacturers use the same convention for the polarity of
differential data lines. The System 57 RS485/422 Interface Module is
labelled 1A, 1B and 2A, 2B for the primary and secondary transceivers
in RS485 mode and A and B for the transmitter and A’ or B’ for the
receiver in RS422 mode. Other common signal notation is:

Signal Alternative Notation

A A’ Y High +
B B’ Z Low -

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If the host device is not labelled or the polarity is not evident, some
experimentation may be necessary. The interface hardware can not
be damaged by reversing the polarity.
3.4.6 RS485 Connections
The System 57 interface supports up to 32 nodes connected to a
single RS485 highway. A secondary or backup highway is also available
if required. All A connections within a highway should be connected
together using one half of a twisted wire pair and all B connections
within the same highway should be connected together using the other
half of the twisted wire pair. Ideally the A and B connections should be
'looped through' each device. If a spur is necessary, the spur length
should be kept to a minimum at typically less than 1m (3ft). The data
ground return connection DGND of all devices must also be connected
together.
The voltage between the data grounds of the various devices must not
cause the common mode voltage rating of any device on the bus to be
exceeded. The data ground of each System 57 interface is isolated
from the System 57 ground to reduce earth loop current flow problems.
The cable screen should not be used as a data ground return and in
systems spread over a wide area the cable screen is best connected
to system ground at a single point only. A comprehensive wiring
example is shown in Figure 10.
3.4.7 RS422 Connections
The System 57 RS422 Interface supports up to 10 nodes connected to
a single RS422 highway. The host transmitter output connection A
should be connected to all device receiver inputs A’ using one half of a
twisted wire pair and the host transmitter output connection B should
be connected to all device receiver inputs B’ using the other half of the
twisted wire pair. The host receiver input connection A’ should be
connected to all device transmitter outputs A using one half of a
twisted wire pair and the host receiver input connection B’ should be
connected to all device transmitter outputs B using the other half of
the twisted wire pair. Ideally the A and B connections should be
‘looped through’ each device. If a spur is necessary, the spur length
should be kept at a minimum of typically less than 1m (3ft). The data
ground return connection DGND of all devices must also be connected
together.
The voltage between the data grounds of the various devices must not
cause the common mode voltage rating of any device on the bus to be
exceeded. The data ground of each System 57 interface is isolated
from the System 57 ground to reduce earth loop current flow problems.
The cable screen should not be used as a data ground return and in
systems spread over a wide area the cable screen is best connected
to system ground at a single point only. A comprehensive wiring
example is shown in Figure 11.

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Primary CH1 B
RT
Te r m i n a t i o n Highway CH1 A
resistors fitted
on host and last
node only. (See Secondary CH2 B
RT Highway CH2 A
Section 3.4.3).

DGND
RS485 Host

CH1 B
1
CH1 A
2
System 57 CH2 B
Node 1 3
CH2 A
(RS485 Mode) 4
DGND
5
Ground
6

CH1 B
1
CH1 A
2
System 57 CH2 B
Node 2 3
CH2 A
(RS485 Mode) 4
DGND
5
Ground
6

UP TO 31 Nodes
Last Node Highways
Terminated
RT RT

Figure 10 Wiring Example Showing Multi-drop Dual Highway

RS485 Connections, Termination Resistors, Host, Nodes, etc.

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RX B'
RT Receiver
Te r m i n a t i o n RX A'
resistors fitted
on host and last
node receiver TX B
Transmitter
only. (See TX A
Section 3.4.3).
RS422 Host DGND

TX B
1
TX A
2
System 57 RX B'
Node 1 3
RX A'
(RS422 Mode) 4
DGND
5
Ground
6

TX B
1
TX A
2
System 57 RX B'
Node 2 3
RX A'
(RS422 Mode) 4
DGND
5
Ground
6

UP TO 16 Nodes
Last Node Receiver
Terminated
RT

Figure 11 Wiring Example Showing Multi-drop RS422

Connections, Termination Resistors, Host, Nodes, etc.

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3.5 FIELD CONNECTIONS FOR RS232 INTERFACE
3.5.1 General

The field connections to the MODBUS Interface Module are made via
the auxiliary terminal block TB2 on the DC Input Card. The terminal
block is a two part type to aid the connection of field cables without
removing the DC Input Card. The DC Input card terminal connections
are shown in Figures 12 and 13.

TB2
1 DTR - Data Terminal Ready
2 RXD - Receive Data
Connections for
3 TXD - Transmit Data MODBUS Interface
4 DSR - Data Set Ready Module - RS232

5 SGND - Signal Ground**

6 Ground
TB1

1 Ground
2 Ground
3 0V Out (Fused)
4 +24V Out (Fused)
5 0V In (AUX 2) or 0V Out (AUX 1)

6 +24V In (AUX 2*) or +24V Out (AUX 1)

7 0V In (AUX 1)
8 +24V In (AUX 1)
9 0V In (PSU 2) or 0V Out (PSU 1)
10 +24V In (PSU 2*) or +24V Out (PSU 1)

11 0V In (PSU 1)
12 +24V In (PSU 1)

* PSU 1 and PSU 2 (and AUX 1 and AUX 2) must be

compatible with parallel connection.

** Data Ground is electrically isolated from ground

and must be connected to the remote apparatus.

Figure 12 Front Access Connections for the DC Input Card and

MODBUS RS232 Option Module

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TB1
12 +24V In (PSU 1)
11 0V In (PSU 1)
10 +24V In (PSU 2*) or +24V Out (PSU 1)

9 0V In (PSU 2) or 0V Out (PSU 1)

8 +24V In (AUX 1)
7 0V In (AUX 1)
6 +24V In (AUX 2*) or +24V Out (AUX 1)
5 0V In (AUX 2) or 0V Out (AUX 1)

4 +24V Out (Fused)

3 0V Out (Fused)
2 Ground
1 Ground
TB2

6 Ground
5 SGND - Signal Ground**
Connections for
4 DSR - Data Set Ready
MODBUS Interface
3 TXD - Transmit Data Module - RS232
2 RXD - Receive Data

1 DTR - Data Terminal Ready

* PSU 1 and PSU 2 (and AUX 1 and AUX 2) must

be compatible with parallel connection.

** Data Ground is electrically isolated from ground

and must be connected to the remote apparatus.

Figure 13 Rear Access Connections for DC Input Card and

MODBUS RS232 Option Module

3.5.2 RS232 Cabling

The field terminals of the DC Input Card accept single or multi-

stranded wire up to 2.5mm² (14 AWG). Cables should be routed
carefully to avoid physical and environmental hazards such as
mechanical stress and high temperatures.

To achieve fast reliable data connections, good quality multi-core

screened cable should be used. The maximum permitted cable length,
as defined by the RS232 standard, is 15m (49ft).

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In order to ensure the correct operation and to meet European
Standards for RFI and EMC, it is recommended that all field cables
should be of the screened type with the cable screen connected at one
end only. At the System 57 end, use either the ground terminal of the
DC Input Card, the cabinet using a suitable metal cable gland or other
suitable instrument earth point.

3.5.3 RS232 Connections

The System 57 interface pinout connections follows the naming

convention for data terminal equipment (DTE) and therefore usually
requires a ‘null modem’ type cable connection to the host computer.
Often the host computer will be an IBM Compatible personal computer
system. These are usually fitted with either a 25 way (DB25) or 9 way
(DB9) male D-type connector as illustrated in Figure 15. The System
57 signals, corresponding host computer signal and DB type connector
pins are as follows:

System 57 Interface Host Computer

TB2 Abbr. Name Direction Signal DB25 DB9

Pin Pin Pin

1 DTR Data Terminal Ready Output DSR 6 6

2 RXD Receive Data Input TXD 2 3
3 TXD Transmit Data Output RXD 3 2
4 DSR Data Set Ready Input DTR 20 4
5 SGND Signal Ground - SGND 7 5
- - - - RTS 4 7
- - - - CTS 5 8

Some host computers will not transmit unless a valid input signal is
present on its CTS (Clear to Send) input. This is best achieved by
linking the hosts RTS (Request to Send) and CTS connections.

The voltage between the signal grounds (SGND) of the two devices
must not cause the common mode voltage rating of any device to be
exceeded. The signal ground of the System 57 interface is isolated
from the System 57 ground to reduce earth loop current flow problems.
The cable screen should not be used as a data ground return and is
best connected to the system ground at a single point only. A
comprehensive wiring example is shown Figure 14.

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RS232 Host System 57

(RS232 Mode)

DSR 1 DTR

TXD 2 RXD

RXD 3 TXD

DTR 4 DSR

SGND 5 SGND

RTS 6 Ground

CTS

Figure 14 Wiring Example Showing RS232 Connections

13 SGND 5
25 9
12 DTR 4 CTS
24 8
11 TXD 3 RTS
23 7
10 RXD 2 DSR
22 6
9 1
21
8
20 DTR DB9
SGND 7
19
DSR 6
18
CTS 5 IBM PC 25 and 9-way D-Type
17 connectors. Viewed into pins of
RTS 4 male connector (DTE).
16
RXD 3
15
TXD 2
14
1

DB25

Figure 15 Common Personal Computer RS232 Connector

Pinouts

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4.1 GENERAL
The System 57 MODBUS Interface is highly configurable to allow
compatibility with most host computer systems. It is essential that the
same communication parameters are used on all nodes connected to
any highway.

4.2 HOST COMPUTER CONFIGURATION

It is recommended that the host computer is configured to provide at
least two retries in the event of a communication frame loss. Refer to
the documentation supplied with the host computer for details of its
communication and MODBUS configuration.

4.3 SYSTEM 57 CONFIGURATION

4.3.1 Introduction

The System 57 MODBUS Interface facility is configured using the

Engineering Interface Software (EIS) tool supplied as part of the
Engineering Interface Kit. Refer to the user manual supplied with the
EIS for detailed instructions on using the software to change the
configuration of a rack. The following sections give a brief summary of
the configuration options available for the MODBUS Interface Facility.

4.3.2 MODBUS Interface Communication Parameters

Several settings are available to configure a MODBUS node data

communication link. Typically communications use 9600 baud, odd
parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit. The number of data bits is fixed at 8.
Other communication parameters are adjustable as follows:

a. Mode

Depending upon the electrical transmission standard being used,

select the required mode of operation for the communication link
as follows:

i. RS422

Data is transmitted on two separate twisted pair cables. One

pair carries data from the master to the slave device(s), the
other carries data from the slave device(s) to the master. Up to
10 racks can be connected in multi-drop mode onto the
highway.

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ii. RS485

Data is transmitted on a single twisted pair cable, either from

the master to the slave device(s) or from a slave device to the
master. Up to 31 racks can be connected in multi-drop mode
onto the highway.

iii. RS232

Data is transmitted on separate cables. One carries data from

the master to the slave device the other carries data from the
slave device to the master. Only one rack can be connected in
this mode.

b. Baud Rate

Select the required speed for communication of the data. This

speed should be set to correspond to the baud rate of the host
system.

Note: The maximum recommended baud rate for RS232 is 9600.

c. Stop Bits

Select the required number of stop bits in each data byte. This
should be set to correspond to the number of stop bits set for the
host system.

d. Parity Enable

Enable or disable parity checking of the transmitted and received

data. This should be set to correspond to the parity checking set on
the host system.

e. Parity

When parity checking is enabled odd or event parity checking can

be used.

f. Secondary Bus Fitted

This feature, only available when using the half duplex RS485
method of communication, enables operation of a secondary or
redundant highway. The host system must be able to support this
feature for redundant operation.

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4.3.3 MODBUS Interface Address

The System 57 MODBUS facility operates as an RTU (Remote Terminal

Unit) which provides for communication in the slave mode only. A
master device is required to control all communications within the
system. For RTU operation, a unique addresses must be specified for
each rack connected to the system to ensure unambiguous
communication between the multiple nodes.

a. Modbus Primary Address

This specifies the required address between 1 and 247 for the main
communication channel of the rack. Each rack connected into the
communication system must have a different address setting.

b. Modbus Secondary Address

This feature, only available when using the half duplex RS485
method of communication with the secondary bus enabled, specifies
the required address between 1 and 247 for the auxiliary
communication channel. Each rack connected into the
communication system must have a different address setting,
however, it is recommended that the secondary address is the
same as the primary address. Setting the address above 247 will
disable the secondary highway.

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INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT
For completely new System 57 installations that have not previously
been tested, the commissioning procedure outlined in the Control
System User Manual must be performed fully before attempting to
commission the MODBUS Interface Facility.

5.1 START UP PROCEDURE

A detailed check of the system wiring should be carried out prior to this
start-up procedure.

Start-up the system as follows:

(1) Ensure that the system power supply is off.

(2) Reconnect the power supply to the rack and verify that both
Engineering Card front panel LED’s flash for a short period after
which the green POWER ON indicator illuminates continuously.

(3) After the power on inhibit time period, ensure that the gas detection
system is operating normally.

(4) Switch on the host computer system and initiate the MODBUS
master operation.

(5) Using the alarm test mode of any one of the control cards in the
rack, simulate an alarm condition. (Refer to the Engineer’s alarm
relay test procedure in the Control System User Manual for more
details).

(6) Check that the host computer observes the alarm and takes the
appropriate action.

(7) Repeat steps 5 and 6 to simulate additional alarms encompassing

all levels that are being monitored.

(8) Clear the simulated alarm(s) set up in Step (5).

5.2 MAINTENANCE
The MODBUS Interface Facility should be tested at regular intervals
as outlined in the maintenance procedure given in the Control System
User Manual.

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INSTRUCTIONS
5.3 FAULT FINDING
The following table identifies common problems and suggests appropriate
actions.

Description of Fault Suggested Action

General Failure. Check the correct orientation and location of

MODBUS module on the Engineering Card.
Check the Enhanced Software EPROM is fitted
correctly on the Engineering Card and that link
LK1 is set accordingly.
Check the MODBUS module configuration using
the Engineering Interface Software.
No Communication. Check the wiring between the DC Input Card
terminal block TB2 and the host computer system
port.

Check the serial communication configuration

parameters of the host computer system and the
rack are the same.

Ensure that the bus is correctly terminated. (See

Section 3.4.3). If this is the case remove the bus
terminators and retry communication.

For RS485 systems add network bias resistors

as indicated in Section 3.4.4.

Communication data Check the data signal wiring is not routed

errors. near sources of electrical noise. Check for ground
loops etc.

Ensure that the bus is correctly terminated. (See

Ssction 3.4.3).If this is the case remove the bus
terminators and retry communication.

For RS485 systems add network bias resistors

as indicated in Section 3.4.4.

If possible use an oscilloscope to examine the

signals on the highway and take appropriate
corrective action.

No response from rack. Check the address parameter used in requests

issued by the host computer system matches
the address allocated to the slave node.

In multi-drop systems check that all nodes have

a unique address.

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The most common use for the MODBUS Interface Facility is to connect
the gas detection system to a plant control system to provide central
monitoring of the system status, often with graphical displays.

Whilst the MODBUS protocol and communications system is well

established and fully defined, there are no standard MODBUS function
formats defined for the communications of data from a gas system.
The host computer system will therefore require programming in order
to interpret the signal and status data made available by the System
57 Control System. Full details of the MODBUS function subset
supported by the System 57 Control System are given in Section 7.

It is recommended that the host computer system should, at a minimum,

be programmed to use Function 02 to collect alarm and status data
from all channels of the System 57 Control System. Function 06 or 16
must also be implemented if a facility to reset alarms is required.

Once properly configured and operating correctly, the MODBUS Facility

requires no further attention and therefore has no user controls.

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7.1 INTRODUCTION
This section does not give any detail of the MODBUS protocol. For
this information refer to the MODICON MODBUS PROTOCOL
REFERENCE GUIDE PI-MBUS-300 (Rev.G).

The System 57 MODBUS Interface supports the following functions:

Function 02 - Read Input Status.

Function 03 - Read Holding Registers.

Function 04 - Read Input Registers.

Function 06 - Preset Single Holding Register.

Function 16 - Preset Multiple Holding Registers.

It should be noted that MODBUS 'broadcast' commands are not

supported and will be ignored.

The MODBUS register values defined in this manual have the

addressing convention used by Modicon DCS, SCADA or PLCs. ie.
These correspond exactly to the poll configuration of such SCADA
package as th Intellution's Midicon I/O driver for their FIX MMI SCADA
package.

Other systems however, may use different addressing conventions. To

configure these, an understanding of the Modicon register address to
the 16 bit address transmitted in a MODBUS request must be known.

The first digit refers to the data type stored in the register and therefore
defines the MODBUS function request that should be used when
polling it. This digit is ignored when calculating the register address
transmitted in the MODBUS request.

1xxxx Registers address starting with '1' refer to the input status and
are read using function 2.

3xxxx Registers address starting with '3' refer to the analogue inputs
and are read using function 4.

4xxxx Registers address starting with '4' refer to the holding registers
and are read using function 3. These registers can be written
singly using function 6 or as a group using function 16.

The xxxx refers to the 16 bit address transmitted in the poll plus 1.

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Examples:

Modicon Transmitted Function Description

Address Address

10001 0 2 Slot 1 Subchannel 1 RATE

alarm status input.

30022 21 4 Slot 6 Subchannel 2 analogue

value.

40003 2 3, 6 or 16 Poll block 1 subchannel

register.

7.2 CARD SLOT NUMBER AND SUB-CHANNEL

DESIGNATION
Depending upon the rack width, the System 57 racks can accommodate
up to 8 or sixteen control cards. For communication purposes each
card slot has a unique 'slot' address. The slot addresses are numbered
1,2,3,..,8 or 1,2,3,..,16 from left to right across the rack. The Engineering
Card slot always has address 17 irrespective of the rack width.

To support both single and multi-channel control cards, the slot address
is used together with a 'sub-channel' number. For 5701 Single Channel
Control Cards the sub-channel number must always be set to 1, for
5704/5704F Four Channel Control Cards the sub-channels are
numbered from 1 to 4 to correspond with the cards four sensor inputs.

7.3 FUNCTION 02 - READ INPUT STATUS

7.3.1 General

This function reads the channel status bits. There are eleven status
bits for each sub-channel. The maximum number of status bits read in
one frame is 512. The status bit designations and functions are as
follows:

7.3.2 Card Type 1, Card Type 0

These two bits denote the type of control card as follows:

Card Type 1 Card Type 2 Control Card

0 0 5701 Single Channel Control Card

0 1 5704 Four Channel Control Card
1 1 5704F Four Channel Fire Control Card

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7.3.3 No Data
This bit can be used to determine the presence of an active card or
sub-channel. During program initialisation this bit is set and all other
status bits are cleared. This bit is cleared only when data is received
for the associated slot sub-channel. If no card is fitted in a slot, this bit
will always be set for all sub-channels. In a slot in which a 5701 card is
fitted, sub-channels 2, 3, and 4 will always have this bit set. A 5704
gas card only transmits data for sub-channels that are enabled,
therefore this bit is always set for the 5704 sub-channels that are
disabled. A 5704F Fire Card always transmits data for all sub-channels,
therefore this bit is cleared for all fire card sub-channels even those
that are disabled. Once cleared, this bit cannot be reset except by
resetting the Engineering Card software.
7.3.4 Fault
This bit reflects the fault status of each sub-channel. There are three
types of fault that affect this bit:

a. A control card hardware fault. This will set all the fault bits for the active
sub-channels on the faulty control card. All other flags for the sub-
channel, except the Inhibit flag and the Card Type bits, will be cleared.

b. A channel sensor fault. This will set the appropriate sub-channel

fault bit. Provided the sub-channel is not inhibited, the sub-channel
Alarm flags will be cleared.

c. Removal of a control card. This will set all fault bits for active sub-
channels in the slot. All other flags for the sub-channel, except the
Inhibit and the Card Type bits, will be cleared.
7.3.5 Inhibit
This bit reflects the inhibit status of each sub-channel. When set the
Fault and Alarm sub-channel flags are cleared.

Note: If an inhibited control card is removed, this bit remains set and
therefore no fault will be indicated.
7.3.6 A1, A2, A3 (Gas Card Only)
These bits reflect the corresponding A1,A2 and A3 level alarm
conditions of each sub-channel.
7.3.7 STEL, LTEL (Gas Card Only)
These bits reflect the corresponding STEL and LTEL time weighted
alarm conditions of each sub-channel.

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7.3.8 Rate (5701 Gas Card Only)
This bit reflects the Rate alarm condition of each sub-channel.
7.3.9 Fire (5704F Only)
This bit reflects the Fire alarm condition of each sub-channel.
7.3.10 Walk Test (5704F Only)
This bit reflects the Walk Test status of each sub-channel.
7.3.11 Earth Fault (5704F Only)
This bit reflects the earth leakage status of the control card. An earth
leakage fault will set the earth fault bits for all the sub-channels on the
control card.

7.3.12 Remote Fault (5704F Only)

This bit reflects the fault status of the remote input on the control card.
A remote input fault will set all the remote fault bits for all the sub-
channels on the control card.

7.3.13 Silence (5704F Only)

This bit reflects the silence condition of the control card. A card silence
condition will set all the silence bits for all the sub-channels on the
control card.

7.3.14 Output Fault (5704F Only)

This bit reflects the fault status of each switched output on the control
card. The fault status of output A will appear in the status bits of sub-
channel 1. The fault status of output B will appear in the status bits of
sub-channel 2. The Output Fault staus bits of sub-channels 3 and 4 do
not contain valid data and should be ignored.

7.3.15 Register Allocation Table

The status information relating to Gas Control Cards is different to that

for Fire Control Cards, however the same set of status registers is
used. In the following table, where a register holds alternative
information, the Fire Control Card detail is shown in brackets.

The MODBUS Function 02 status registers for System 57 are allocated

as follows:

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Slot Sub Card Card No Data Fault Inhibit A1 A2 A3 STEL LTEL RATE

Channel Type 1 Type 0 (Fire) (Walk) (Earth) (Remote) (Silence) (Output)

(Test) (Fault) (Fault) (Fault)

1 1 10011 10010 10009 10008 10007 10006 10005 10004 10003 10002 10001
1 2 10027 10026 10025 10024 10023 10022 10021 10020 10019 10018 10017
1 3 10043 10042 10041 10040 10039 10038 10037 10036 10035 10034 10033
1 4 10059 10058 10057 10056 10055 10054 10053 10052 10051 10050 10049
2 1 10075 10074 10073 10072 10071 10070 10069 10068 10067 10066 10065
2 2 10091 10090 10089 10088 10087 10086 10085 10084 10083 10082 10081
2 3 10107 10106 10105 10104 10103 10102 10101 10100 10099 10098 10097
2 4 10123 10122 10121 10120 10119 10118 10117 10116 10115 10114 10113
3 1 10139 10138 10137 10136 10135 10134 10133 10132 10131 10130 10129
3 2 10155 10154 10153 10152 10151 10150 10149 10148 10147 10146 10145
3 3 10171 10170 10169 10168 10167 10166 10165 10164 10163 10162 10161
3 4 10187 10186 10185 10184 10183 10182 10181 10180 10179 10178 10177
4 1 10203 10202 10201 10200 10199 10198 10197 10196 10195 10194 10193
4 2 10219 10218 10217 10216 10215 10214 10213 10212 10211 10210 10209
4 3 10235 10234 10233 10232 10231 10230 10229 10228 10227 10226 10225
4 4 10251 10250 10249 10248 10247 10246 10245 10244 10243 10242 10241
5 1 10267 10266 10265 10264 10263 10262 10261 10260 10259 10258 10257
5 2 10283 10282 10281 10280 10279 10278 10277 10276 10275 10274 10273
5 3 10299 10298 10297 10296 10295 10294 10293 10292 10291 10290 10289
5 4 10315 10314 10313 10312 10311 10310 10309 10308 10307 10306 10305
6 1 10331 10330 10329 10328 10327 10326 10325 10324 10323 10322 10321
6 2 10347 10346 10345 10344 10343 10342 10341 10340 10339 10338 10337
6 3 10362 10361 10361 10360 10359 10358 10357 10356 10355 10354 10353
6 4 10379 10378 10377 10376 10375 10374 10373 10372 10371 10370 10369
7 1 10395 10394 10393 10392 10391 10390 10389 10388 10387 10386 10385
7 2 10411 10410 10409 10408 10407 10406 10405 10404 10403 10402 10401
7 3 10427 10426 10425 10424 10423 10422 10421 10420 10419 10418 10417
7 4 10443 10442 10441 10440 10439 10438 10437 10436 10435 10434 10433
8 1 10459 10458 10457 10456 10455 10454 10453 10452 10451 10450 10449
8 2 10475 10474 10473 10472 10471 10470 10469 10468 10467 10466 10465
8 3 10491 10490 10489 10488 10487 10486 10485 10484 10483 10482 10481
8 4 10507 10506 10505 10504 10503 10502 10501 10500 10499 10498 10497
9 1 10523 10522 10521 10520 10519 10518 10517 10516 10515 10514 10513
9 2 10539 10538 10537 10536 10535 10534 10533 10532 10531 10530 10529
9 3 10555 10554 10553 10552 10551 10550 10549 10548 10547 10546 10545
9 4 10571 10570 10569 10568 10567 10566 10565 10564 10563 10562 10561
10 1 10587 10586 10585 10584 10583 10582 10581 10580 10579 10578 10577
10 2 10603 10602 10601 10600 10599 10598 10597 10596 10595 10594 10593
10 3 10619 10618 10617 10616 10615 10614 10613 10612 10611 10610 10609
10 4 10635 10634 10633 10632 10631 10630 10629 10628 10627 10626 10625
11 1 10651 10650 10649 10648 10647 10646 10645 10644 10643 10642 10641
11 2 10667 10666 10665 10664 10663 10662 10661 10660 10659 10658 10657
11 3 10683 10682 10681 10680 10679 10678 10677 10676 10675 10674 10673
11 4 10699 10698 10697 10696 10695 10694 10693 10692 10691 10690 10689
12 1 10715 10714 10713 10712 10711 10710 10709 10708 10707 10706 10705
12 2 10731 10730 10729 10728 10727 10726 10725 10724 10723 10722 10721
12 3 10747 10746 10745 10744 10743 10742 10741 10740 10739 10738 10737
12 4 10763 10762 10761 10760 10759 10758 10757 10756 10755 10754 10753
13 1 10779 10778 10777 10776 10775 10774 10773 10772 10771 10770 10769
13 2 10795 10794 10793 10792 10791 10790 10789 10788 10787 10786 10785
13 3 10811 10810 10809 10808 10807 10806 10805 10804 10803 10802 10801
13 4 10827 10826 10825 10824 10823 10822 10821 10820 10819 10818 10817
14 1 10842 10841 10841 10840 10839 10838 10837 10836 10835 10834 10833
14 2 10859 10858 10857 10856 10855 10854 10853 10852 10851 10850 10849
14 3 10875 10874 10873 10872 10871 10870 10869 10868 10867 10866 10865
14 4 10891 10890 10889 10888 10887 10886 10885 10884 10883 10882 10881
15 1 10907 10906 10905 10904 10903 10902 10901 10900 10899 10898 10897
15 2 10923 10922 10921 10920 10919 10918 10917 10916 10915 10914 10913
15 3 10939 10938 10937 10936 10935 10934 10933 10932 10931 10930 10929
15 4 10955 10954 10953 10952 10951 10950 10949 10948 10947 10946 10945
16 1 10971 10970 10969 10968 10967 10966 10965 10964 10963 10962 10961
16 2 10987 10986 10985 10984 10983 10982 10981 10980 10979 10978 10977
16 3 11003 11002 11001 11000 10999 10998 10997 10996 10995 10994 10993
16 4 11019 11018 11017 11016 11015 11014 11013 11012 11011 11010 11009

There are five spare status registers for each sub-channel (eg. 10012 to 10016 are spare on slot 1, sub-
channel 1). At present these always return 0 when read, but are reserved for future use.

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7.3.16 Engineering Card Status Registers

The Engineering Card processes the status information from all active
cards and sub-channels in the rack and provides registers to reflect
the master alarm status for the whole rack as follows:

Global Status Registers

Master Master Master Master Master Master Master Master

Fault Inhibit A1 A2 A3 STEL LTEL RATE

11032 11031 11030 11029 11028 11027 11026 11025

Global Status Registers

Master Master Master

Fire Silence O/P Fault

11043 11042 11041

The Engineering Card status is also accessible by reading the following

registers:

Engineering card status registers

Unlock Attention RTC Power EEPROM Timer ROM RAM

LED On Required Fail Fail Fail Fail Fail Fail

11040 11039 11038 11037 11036 11035 11034 11033

7.4 FUNCTION 04 - READ INPUT REGISTERS

7.4.1 General

There are two types of input register for each channel, namely analogue
signal value and animation value. Analogue signal values are not
supported for Fire Control Cards.The input registers are returned as
16 bit data words. The maximum number of registers that can be read
in one frame is 64. The input register designations and functions are
shown in the following sections.
7.4.2 Analogue Register
The measured sensor signal value of each sub-channel is allocated to
registers 30001 to 30065. These are formatted as 16 bit signed
integers with a range of values from -10000 to +10000 in units of 1/
10% fsd. (eg. 02F3H equals 75.5% fsd and FFABH equals -8.5% fsd).
These values are undefined for Fire Control Cards.

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The analogue registers for each sub-channel are allocated as follows:
Slot Sub- Sub- Sub- Sub-
Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4
No Analogue Analogue Analogue Analogue
Register Register Register Register
1 30001 30002 30003 30004
2 30005 30006 30007 30008
3 30009 30010 30011 30012
4 30013 30014 30015 30016
5 30017 30018 30019 30020
6 30021 30022 30023 30024
7 30025 30026 30027 30028
8 30029 30030 30031 30032
9 30033 30034 30035 30036
10 30037 30038 30039 30040
11 30041 30042 30043 30044
12 30045 30046 30047 30048
13 30049 30050 30051 30052
14 30053 30054 30055 30056
15 30057 30058 30059 30060
16 30061 30062 30063 30064

7.4.3 Animation Registers

A group of animation values are allocated for registers 30065 to
30128. These are intended to be used by graphics packages for
defining the colours of various screen objects based upon the status
of a sub-channel. A 16 bit unsigned word format is used which is
defined so that the highest priority event has the highest value. The
same set of animation registers is used for Gas Control Cards and Fire
Control Cards, however the values convey different information. The
data value for each register can be one of the following:
Value Condition

Gas Fire

0 Sub-channel operating normally. Sub-channel Operating normally.

1 RATE alarm active. Remote fault active.

2 LTEL alarm active. Earth fault active.

3 STEL alarm active. Fire alarm active.

4 A1 alarm active. Fault active (input fault or card fault).

5 A2 alarm active. Output fault active.

6 A3 alarm active. Card silence condition.

7 Fault active. Walk test condition.

8 Inhibit active. Inhibit active.

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Value Condition

Gas Fire

9 Normalising This status information is only available indirectly. No data

However it can be assumed that if a normalising available.
command is received from the host computer,
10 Calibrating the sub-channel is then in the normalising state.
This also applies to the calibration command.
Note: This status data is lost if the Engineering
card software is reset.
11
or higher No data available for this sub-channel

The animation registers for each sub-channel are allocated as follows:

Slot No Sub-channel Sub-channel Sub-channel Sub-channel

1 2 3 4
Animation Animation Animation Animation
Register Register Register Register

1 30065 30066 30067 30068

2 30069 30070 30071 30072
3 30073 30074 30075 30076
4 30077 30078 30079 30080
5 30081 30082 30083 30084
6 30085 30086 30087 30088
7 30089 30090 30091 30092
8 30093 30094 30095 30096
9 30097 30098 30099 30100
10 30101 30102 30103 30104
11 30105 30106 30107 30108
12 30109 30110 30111 30112
13 30113 30114 30115 30116
14 30117 30118 30119 30120
15 30121 30122 30123 30124
16 30125 30126 30127 30128

7.5 FUNCTIONS 06 AND 16 - PRESET SINGLE /

MULTIPLE HOLDING REGISTERS RESPECTIVELY
7.5.1 General
These functions enable the host to change the contents of the holding
registers starting at address 40001. Depending on the contents of
these registers, commands to inhibit, calibrate, normalise or query
sensors can be carried out. Two types of holding register block are
available, one for polling a control card and the other for sending
commands to a control card. All registers use 16 bit data words. The
maximum number of registers that can be set by function 16 is 35.

Note: Broadcast function 06 and 16 requests are not supported and will
be ignored.

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7.5.2 Query Poll Blocks
A query poll enables the host to obtain operational parameters and
data, eg. sensor current, signal levels, alarm levels etc.. There are 10
independent query blocks available to the host. The Engineering Card
scans through each in turn and for those with the block active flag set,
instructs the specified sub-channel for the information requested. Any
response is stored in the appropriate result string location.
The poll block registers start at 40001 as shown in the following table
where 'n' ranges from 0 to 9 to indicate the poll block number.
Block Slot Sub-channel Query Result Result
Active Address Address Type String

40n01 40n02 40n03 40n04 40n05 40n07 to 40n35

The register functions are defined below:

a. Block Active

Indicates the Engineering card should use the parameters loaded in

the block to poll the control card given by the Slot and Sub-channel
address fields. Once set, the block cannot be changed until this flag is
cleared by the Engineering Card when it has completed the request. A
‘SLAVE_DEVICE_BUSY’ exception may be returned (see Section
7.7) if an attempt is made to change an active poll block.
b. Query Type

The query poll function value. See Section 7.8 for a list of System
57 query poll types.

c. Result

When a query is completed, the block active register is cleared and

this byte is set as follows to indicate success or failure as follows:
i. A zero value indicates success.
ii. A value of one indicates the command is not permitted via the
MODBUS interface.
iii. Other non zero values indicate failure and correspond to the
error codes as defined in the System 57 Control Card User
Manual for the type of card in the specified slot.
d. Result-string
These locations hold any data returned in response to the query.
The data format of the result string depends upon the query type.
Refer to Section 7.8 for more details.

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7.5.3 Command Poll Blocks
A command poll enables the host to control the operation of a channel,
eg. inhibit, reset, calibrate etc.. There are 10 independent command
blocks available to the host. The Engineering Card scans through
each in turn and for those with the block active flag set instructs the
specified sub-channel to perform the function requested.
The command block registers start at address 41n01 as shown in the
following table where 'n' ranges from 0 to 9 to indicate the poll block
number.
Block Slot Sub-channel Command Command Result Backplane
Active Address Address Type Data Protocol
Command
Data

41n01 41n02 41n03 41n04 41n05 41n06 41n07 to

41n35

The register functions are defined below:

a. Block Active
Indicates the Engineering card should use the parameters loaded
in the block to poll the control card given by the Slot and Sub-
channel address fields. A slot address of 32 generates a global
command to all cards and sub-channels in the rack. As for query
poll blocks, an active command block cannot be changed until the
Engineering Card has dealt with the request.
b. Command Type
The command poll function value, see Section 7.9 for a list of
System 57 command poll types.
c. Command Data
Data applicable to the request, eg. for calibration commands this
value represents the span gas concentration.
d. Result
When a command is completed, the block active register is cleared
and this byte set to indicate success or failure as follows:
i. A zero value indicates success.
ii. A value of one indicates the command is not permitted via the
MODBUS interface.
iii. Other non zero values indicate failure and correspond to the
error codes as defined in the System 57 Control Card User
Manual for the type of card in the specified slot.

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e. Backplane Protocol Command Data

If a BACKPLANE_PROTOCOL request is loaded as a command

type, the data in these registers is used to format the command
relayed to the control card.

CAUTION

This request is reserved for Zellweger Analytics use only, incorrect

use may cause erroneous system operation.

Length Spare Request Data bytes

41n07 41n08 41n09 41n10 to 41n35

Where: Length - Indicates the number of data bytes. The

valid range is 0 to 21.

Request - Request identifier as defined in the

Backplane Communications Protocol.

Data - Request data as defined in the Backplane

Communications Protocol.

The backplane communications protocol uses a byte format.

Therefore, only the lower byte of the above registers shall be used
when relaying the request to the backplane. If the upper byte is
non-zero, an invalid request error shall result.

7.6 FUNCTION 03 - READ HOLDING REGISTERS

This function enables the host to read back the contents of the holding
registers. The maximum number of registers that can be read in one
frame is 35. The holding register values are defined in Section 7.5.

7.7 EXCEPTION RESPONSES

The MODBUS exception response is detailed in the Modicon MODBUS
manual. Any one of the following exception responses may be returned
by the system 57 MODBUS interface:

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Exception Description

01 ILLEGAL FUNCTION Only MODBUS functions 02, 03, 04, 06 and

16 are supported. This response is returned
if any other requests are received.

02 ILLEGAL DATA ADDRESS The range of register addresses supported

by each function are listed in the tables given
above. Any attempt to access a register
outside of these ranges shall result in this
error.

03 ILLEGAL DATA VALUE This exception is returned if the request has

the incorrect length. Also the maximum
number of registers that can be requested by
function 02 is 512, function 04 is 64, and
functions 03 and 16 are 35. If these values
are exceeded, this exception response is
returned.

06 SLAVE DEVICE BUSY Applies to functions 06 and 16 only. Once a

poll or command block’s active register has
been set, it’s contents must not be changed
until the main program has carried out the
request. This exception is returned if any
attempt is made to change an active poll or
command block.

Note: A function 06 or 16 that leaves the block

unchanged will not generate this error.

7.8 QUERY POLL DEFINITIONS

The Engineering Card scans through the query poll blocks and carries
out the following procedure when an active block is found:

a. If the Slot number is between 1 and 16 the request is addressed to

a control card and the request type is validated in the same way as
for the Engineering Card. The slot number, sub-channel and request
type registers are then used to format an internal communications
request that is then sent to the applicable control card. If successful
the response data from the control card is formatted according to
the request type and loaded into the result-string registers. The
result register is then set to zero. If an error response is obtained,
the failure value is loaded into the result register. Finally the block
active register is cleared.

b. If the Slot number is 17 the request is addressed to the Engineering

Card and the request type is then validated. Valid requests for the
Engineering Card are listed below. When completed the result
string registers are loaded with the applicable data and the result

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register loaded with zero to indicate success. Otherwise an invalid
request value (67) is loaded into the result register. Finally the block
active register is cleared.

c. If the slot number is greater than 17, an error value is loaded into
the result register and the block active cleared.

The following table lists the query polls available, whether they are
applicable to the Engineering Card and/or the Fire and Gas Control
Cards, and the format of the response:

Poll Description Applicable to: Response

No Eng Gas Fire Format
Card Control Control
Card Card

0 Read card type Yes Yes Yes A

1 Read serial number Yes Yes Yes B
2 Read user field 1
(tag name on control cards) No Yes Yes B
3 Read user field 2 No Yes Yes B
4 Read range text No Yes No B
5 Read range unit text No Yes No B
6 Read range full scale No Yes No B
7 Read range zero scale No Yes No B
8 Read present signal (in % fsd) No Yes No B
9 Read sensor signal (scaled) No Yes No B
10 Read measured signal
(mV for bridge or mA for current loop) No Yes No B
11 Read bridge current
(error response given if polling a 4 - 20mA
loop sensor) No Yes No B
12 Read card status No Yes Yes C
15 Read channel status
(applicable to 5704 only) No Yes Yes C
21 Read EEPROM data.
(reserved for Zellweger Analytics use only) Yes Yes Yes D
The sub-channel number register should be
loaded with the EEPROM page number for
this request. One page comprises of 16
bytes of data.
26 Read lowest signal (in % fsd) No Yes No B
27 Read highest signal (in % fsd) No Yes No B
50 Read fire counter No No Yes E
51 Read date and time at last fire No No Yes F
110 Read A1 threshold No Yes No E
111 Read A2 threshold No Yes No E
112 Read A3 threshold No Yes No E

If the result register is loaded with a non-zero value the contents of the result-string
registers should be ignored.

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Response Format A
The result of a successful card type request is loaded into the result-
string register at address 40n07. The following values are defined, all
others should be ignored.

1 - 5701 Single Channel Control Card.

2 - 5704 Four Channel Catalytic Control Card.
3 - 5704 Four Channel 4-20mA Control Card.
4 - 5704F Four Channel Fire Control Card
128 - Engineering Card (Mark II fitted with enhanced software).
Response Format B

The data loaded into the response-string will be an ASCII text null
(00 H) terminated character string. Two characters are packed into
each response-string register in byte reversed order. The following
example shows how the text '10.00 mV' would be packed into the
result-string registers.
40n07 40n08 40n09 40n10 40n11 40n12 ............ 40n35

Hi Lo Hi Lo Hi Lo Hi Lo Hi Lo HiLo ............ Hi Lo
‘0’ ‘1’ ‘0’ ‘.’ ‘‘ ‘0’ ‘V’ ‘m’ nul ?? ???? ............ ?? ??

Response Format C
Status requests return a card or channel current alarm/fault state as a
set of bits in the result-string register at address 40n07. The result
data format differs for Gas and Fire Cards as shown in the following
tables.

Notes: 1. The read card status request (12) when used with a 5704
Four Channel Control Card returns the master alarm state for
all active channels on the specified card. The read channel
status request (15) should be used with 5704 Four Channel
Control Card to determine individual sub-channel alarm states.

2. For Fire Cards the output fault and output active bits returned
by the read channel status request (15) contain information
about the switched outputs. This information is only valid for
sub-channels 1 and 2 and refers to switched outputs A and B
respectively. For sub-channels 3 and 4 the information
contained in these bits should be disregarded.

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Gas Card Response Format

Bit No Read Card Status Read Channel Status

0 Master RATE Channel RATE Alarm

1 Master STEL Channel STEL Alarm
2 Master LTEL Channel LTEL Alarm
3 Master A3 Channel A3 Alarm
4 Master A2 Channel A2 Alarm
5 Master A1 Channel A1 Alarm
6 Master Inhibit Channel Inhibit
7 Master Fault Channel Fault
8 - 15 Always Clear Always Clear

Fire Card Response Format

Bit No Read Card Status Read Channel Status

0 Master Walk Test Walk Test Status

1 Master Silence Not Used
2 Remote Input Fault Output Fault
3 Earth Leakage Fault Output Active
4 Hardware Fault Channel Walk Test
5 Master Fire Channel Fire
6 Master Inhibit Channel Inhibit
7 Master Input/Output Fault Channel Input Fault
8 - 15 Always Clear Always Clear

Response Format D

16 bytes of EEPROM data are returned by this request. These are

loaded into the lower byte of the result-string registers from address
40n07 to 40n23. The upper bytes of these registers are cleared.

Response Format E

For the Gas Card the alarm threshold data is returned by the request
at address 40n07. The value is stored as a 16 bit signed integer in
units of 1/10% fsd (eg. 02F3H equals 1/10% fsd and FFABH equals -
8.5% fsd).

For the Fire Card the sub-channel fire counter value is returned by the
request at address 40n07. The value is stored as a 16 bit unsigned
integer.

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Response Format F
Five bytes of time data are returned by this request. these are loaded into the lower byte of
the result-string from address 49n07 to 40n11 as follows:
40n07 - Year
40n08 - Month
40n09 - Day
40n10 - Hour
40n11 - Minute

The upper bytes of these registers are cleared.

7.9 COMMAND POLL DEFINITIONS

Command poll blocks are treated similarly to query poll blocks. The following table lists the
command polls available, whether they are applicable to the Engineering Card and/or the
Fire and Gas control cards, and if the command can be used globally. Global commands
are issued by setting the command poll block slot address register to 32.
Command Description Command Applicable to: Global
Type Data Command
Eng Gas Fire Possible
Card Control Control
Card Card

13 Inhibit / Enable Card Zero - No Yes Yes Yes

Enables card
The sub-channel register should be set to one because
this command is addressed to a card and not an Non-zero -
individual channel. Inhibits card

14 Reset Card Alarms Ignored No Yes Yes Yes

The sub-channel register should be set to one.

16 Inhibit / Enable Channel Zero - Enables No Yes Yes No

channel
Applies only to multi-channel cards.
Non-zero -
Inhibits channel

17 Reset Channel Alarms Ignored No Yes No No

Applies only to multi-channel cards.

18 Normalise Command Ignored No Yes No No

For 5701, the sub-channel register must

always be set to one.

19 Calibrate Command Reference No Yes No No

gas level in
For 5701, the sub-channel register must always be set 1/10% fsd.
to one.

20 New Sensor Calibration Reference No Yes No No

gas level in
For 5701, the sub-channel register must 1/10% fsd.
always be set to one.

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Command Description Command Applicable to: Global

Type Data Command
Eng Gas Fire Possible
Card Control Control
Card Card

22 Write EEPROM Page Yes No No No

address
Reserved for Zellweger Analytics use only.
Only applies to the Engineering Card.
16 bytes of EEPROM data should be loaded
into the lower byte of the command block
registers at address 41n07 to 41n023. The
upper bytes must be zero or an error
response will result.

24 Soft Re-boot Card Ignored Yes Yes Yes No

The sub-channel register should be set to one.

40 Accept Card Alarms Ignored No No Yes Yes

The sub-channel register should be set to one.

41 Silence Card Alarms Ignored No No Yes Yes

The sub-channel register should be set to one.

113 Set A1 Threshold Alarm thres- No Yes No No

For 570, the sub-channel hold as a
114 Set A2 Threshold register must always be one. signed word
in 1/10% fsd.
115 Set A3 Threshold

125 Set Real Time Clock Ignored Yes No No No

Five bytes of time data are required. These parameters
should be loaded into the command block register lower
bytes (with the high byte clear) as follows:
41n07 - Year
41n08 - Month
41n09 - Date
41n10 - Hour
41n11 - Minute.
If an attempt is made to load the RTC with an invalid
time and/or date a real time clock hardware fault will
occur. To clear this, the Engineering Card software
should be reset ora valid time and date set.

124 Backplane Protocol Command Ignored No Yes Yes No

Reserved for Zellweger Analytics use only.
Not applicable to Engineering Cards.
This command should not be used without a full knowledge
of the System 57 Backplane Communications Protocol.

The contents of the holding registers are formatted into a backplane request frame as follows:

Registers 41n10 to (41n10 + L - 1)

Request Data

Registers 41n09
Request Identifier

Registers 41n02 & 41n03

Registers 41n007 Encoded Slot & Sub-channel Slave
Request Length (L) Address

L+2 D1 D2 - - D
(L-1)

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8.1 ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature: -5°C to +55°C.

Storage Temperature: -25°C to +55°C.

Humidity: 0 to 90% RH (Non-condensing).

8.2 EMC/RFI CONFORMITY

EN50081 Part 1 and Part 2 EMC/RFI (Generic Emission).

EN50082 Part 1 and Part 2 EMC/RFI (Generic Immunity).

8.3 SERIAL COMMUNICATION

Format: Asynchronous Serial Data.

Data Bits: 8.

Speed: 19200, 9600, 4800, 2400 baud.

Stop Bits: 1 or 2.

Parity: Odd, Even or None.

Mode: Half Duplex.

8.4 MODBUS PROTOCOL

Mode: RTU.

MODBUS Functions: 02, 03, 04, 06 and 16.

8.5 RS485/422 INTERFACE MODULE

Power Supply: Powered from Engineering Card.

Power Consumption: 1.5W (maximum).

Weight: 30g.

Field Terminals: 2.5mm² (14 AWG) located on DC Input

Card.

Cable Type: Screened twisted pair with separate

drain wire recommended.

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Inputs/Outputs: Two RS485 transceivers - Channel 1,
Channel 2.

Operating Modes: Single RS485 Highway.

Dual RS485 Highway
(Primary and Secondary).
RS422 Highway.

Multi-drop Capability: 31 nodes maximum (RS485).

or 10 nodes maximum (RS422).

Transceiver Specification:

Maximum Cable Length: 1200m (3900ft).

Maximum Data Rate: 19.2k baud.

Common Mode Voltage: -7V minimum to +12V maximum.

Input Sensitivity: ±200mV.

Input Hysteresis: 20mV typical.

Output Drive: 1.5V minimum, fully loaded.

Output Load: 54 ohms minimum.

Protection: Thermal shutdown.

Isolation: 50V relative to system 0V.

8.6 RS232 MODULE

Power Supply: Powered from Engineering Card.

Power Consumption: 0.75W (maximum).

Weight: 30g.

Field Terminals: 2.5mm² (14 AWG) located on DC Input

Card.

Cable Type: Screened multi-core wire recom-

mended.

Inputs/Outputs: Two data (RXD, TXD)

and two handshake (DTR, DSR).

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Input/Output Specification:

Maximum cable length: 15m (49ft).

Maximum Data Rate: 9600 bits per second.

Output Voltage: ±5V minimum.

Positive Going Input

Threshold: 3.0V maximum.

Negative Going Input

Threshold: 0.6V minimum.

Input Hysteresis: 500mV typical.

Common mode voltage: -15V minimum to +15V maximum.

Protection: Thermal shutdown.
Isolation: 50V relative to system 0V.

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