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DRA-DCC-8
DIGITAL TO 8 CURRENT LOOP CONVERTER
Contents
1. MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
2. REPLACING FUSES
3. ASSEMBLY
4. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
5. MODES OF OPERATION
5.1 0-20 or 4-20mA output current selection
5.2 Switch Settings
6. PARALLEL CONTROL MODE
6.1 PLC Interface
6.2 The "E" (ENABLE) Terminal
7. SERIAL CONTROL MODE
7.1 RS232c / RS422 Select
7.2 RS422 Termination
7.3 Serial Control Switch Settings
7.4 Serial Communication Parameters
7.4.1 Baud Rate Select
7.4.2 ID Code
7.4.3 Command Formats
8. SELF TEST MODES
8.1 Self Test # 1
8.2 Self Test # 2
8.3 Self Test # 3
9. MULTIDROP CONFIGURATION
10. PUTTING THE UNIT INTO OPERATION
11. CALIBRATION
12. SPECIFICATIONS
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1. MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
The DRA-DCC-8 is designed for standard DIN rail mounting.
Place the unit on the upper part of the mounting rail with the fastening tab facing
down. Using a suitable flat screwdriver loosen the tab slightly and attach the unit
to the rail. Once the tab is loosened, ensure that the unit is fastened securely in
place.
2. REPLACING FUSES
In order to replace a blown fuse, the unit has to be disassembled, as follows:
a. Take off both terminal strips by removing the four screws at the edges.
Note: This does not require disconnecting the cables connected to the strips.
b.
Remove the front panel using a suitable flat screwdriver. Press down gently on
the plastic springloaded tabs located in the slots either side of the unit.
c. Disconnect the flat connector which couples the LED circuit on the front panel.
d. Replace the blown fuse.
WARNING: Never install a fuse rated more than 800mA
3. ASSEMBLY
The DRA-DCC-8 unit includes
two printed circuit cards
designated as P.N 7041 and
P.N 7040. The two printed
circuit cards should occupy
the slots in the enclosure
according to fig 1.
Figure 1
Insert the two printed cards into their slots. Connect the flat cable between them.
Connect the front panel flat cable. The panel must be inserted into the grooves on
both sides of the case while pressing down until a distinct "click" is heard. Assembly
is completed by laying the terminal strips in place.
Note: The terminal strips are polarized and must not be placed backwards.
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4. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
The DRA-DCC-8 is powered by a DC power supply at a range of 15-32Vdc. In order
to determine the minimum supply voltage, use the following equation:
Vmin = 8 + Rload(Ω) * 0.02
where:
Vmin is the minimum required supply voltage.
Rload(Ω) is the maximum output load including the leads resistance.
Note: If Vmin turns to be less than 15V, the minimum required voltage
should be 15 Vdc.
5. MODES OF OPERATION
The DRA-DCC-8 unit can be operated in several modes, determined by an internal
array of 8 DIP switches as follows:
4-20 or 0-20mA output current mode
Parallel control mode
Serial control mode
Self test mode
5.1 0-20 OR 4-20mA OUTPUT CURRENT MODE
Two current output spans are available: 4-20mA or 0-20mA selected by SW6.
The DRA-DCC-8 receives 12 bits of data which determine the output current value.
A channel data value of 4095 (FFF) is always interpreted as a 20mA output current.
A channel data value of 0 (000) will produce a 0mA output current when SW6
is OFF, or 4mA when ON.
5.2 SWITCH SETTINGS
Parallel Control Mode
MODE
S1
S2
S3
X
S4
X
S5
X
S6
S7
0-20mA
4-20mA
OFF OFF
OFF OFF
OFF OFF
ON OFF
X
X
X
3
Serial Control Mode
BAUD RATE (BPS)
300
S1 S2 S3
S4 S5
S6
S7
ON
ON
OFF OFF
ON OFF
OFF ON
ON ON
ON=4-20mA
4800
9600
UNIT ID CODE
OFF=0-20mA ON
ON
19200
SW5 MSB
Self Test Mode
S1 S2 S3
MODE
SELF TEST#1
S4
X
S5
S6
S7
ON OFF
OFF ON
ON ON
X
*
OFF
OFF
OFF
X
SELF TEST#2
SELF TEST#3
X
*
* according to para #5.2
6. PARALLEL CONTROL MODE
MODE
S1
S2
S3
S4
X
S5
S6
*
S7
PARALLEL MODE
OFF OFF
OFF
* according to para #5.2
In the parallel control mode, the DRA-DCC-8 unit is controlled via a 15 bit bus.
Three Address bits (A0-A3) select the proper current output channel and 12 Data
bits (D0-D11) determine its value (A0 and D0 are MSB). The DRA-DCC-8
microprocessor continuously scans the input vector (Address + Data) terminals
and updates its memory tables upon recognizing a new vector. The unit is
asynchronous in nature. The data should be valid for at least 160 microseconds.
SOURCE
SINK
6.1 PLC INTERFACE
The PLC's output modules can be divided into
three popular types; TTL output module, 24Vdc
sink type and 24Vdc source type.
There is a jumper selector on printed circuit card
PN 7040 which selects between Sink/ Source
input. (TTL output module should usualy be
considered as sink type). See figure 2.
Figure 2.
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6.2 THE "E" (ENABLE) TERMINAL
For E="1" the unit is enabled, which means that all input vectors are received and
the output is updated. When E="0" the unit ignores any new input vector. The E
terminal is recommended to be used as a strobe for parallel data which has a long
setup time. In this case the following sequence is recommended: prior to applying
a new vector, the E terminal should be set to logical 0 (inhibit state), then the new
input vector should be imposed. Once the new data is set, the E terminal should
be pulsed.
The E terminal is also used for multidrop configuration. The 15 bit vectors are
applied to the units in parallel and the selection is carried out by controlling the
"E" inputs.
7. SERIAL CONTROL MODE
7.1 RS232c / RS422 SELECT
he DRA-DCC-8 is equipped with two serial
communication ports: The RS232c and the
RS422. A jumper switch at the right side of the
DIP switch array is used to select the required
communication type. See figure 3.
RS-422
RS-232c
Figure 3.
7.2 RS422 TERMINATION
The SW8's ON state terminates the RS422 receiver terminals with a 100W load.
In a multidrop configuration, the last (most distant) DRA-DCC-8 unit should be
terminated in order to match the transmission lines.
Note: Only one termination load per RS422 communication link is permissible.
7.3 SERIAL CONTROL SWITCH SETTINGS
S1
BAUD RATE
* according to para #5.2
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
*
S7
ID CODE
ON
7.4 SERIAL COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS
The communication protocol is 8 bit ASCII, even parity, and one stop bit.
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7.4.1 BAUD RATE SELECT
SW1 and SW2 select one out of four available baud rates.
SW1
OFF
ON
SW2
OFF
OFF
ON
300 BPS
4800 BPS
9600 BPS
19200 BPS
OFF
ON
ON
7.4.2 ID CODE
Up to eight DRA-DCC-8s can be connected in a multidrop configuration. Switches
SW3, SW4, and SW5 (MSB) set the ID code.
7.4.3 COMMAND FORMATS
Three types of command formats are available:
Without echo back
The host computer sends a massage and does not receives an
acknowledgment.
With echo back
The host computer sends a message and receives an acknowledgment stating
the DRA-DCC-8 ID number and the addressed channel number.
Status report
7.4.3.1. WITHOUT ECHO BACK FORMAT
[A] [ID CODE] [CHANNEL VALUE] [CR]
The character A begins the command block.
The second byte is the ID code (07). The third byte is the addressable channel
number (07). Up to four bytes of a channel's value can be in BCD mode (0-4095).
Leading zeroes can be omitted. The last byte is [CR] which must terminate the
command block.
7.4.3.2. WITH ECHO BACK FORMATS
[C] [ID CODE] [CHANNEL VALUE] [CR]
This format differs only in the opening character. After every command block
transfer, the DRA-DCC-8 echoes back the following:
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[C] [ID CODE CHANNEL] [LF] [CR]
Note: If the value is omitted it will be treated as zero. Separators such as
blanks or commas are not allowed.
Example:
Channel 4 in DRA-DCC-8 no. 7 has to receive the value of 981. Echo back is required
The command format is:
[C] [7] [4] [981] [CR]
The echo back will be: C 7 4
Note: The channel numbers on the DRA-DCC-8 front panel are designated
from 1 to 8, in binary they are designated from 0 to 7.
Note: When applying the echo back mode, it is advisable to wait for the
echo back before transmitting a new command.
7.4.3.3 STATUS REPORT FORMAT
[S] [ID CODE] [CR]
The addressed DRA-DCC-8 unit will respond with the values stored in its eight
channels. The response will start with S, ID code, following with eight channel
values separated with commas and [LF] [CR] as terminators.
Example:
DRA-DCC-8 unit number 3 has the following stored data: ch1: 300, ch2: 1270,
ch3: 0, ch4: 4087, ch5: 2099, ch6: 764, ch7: 3078, ch8: 550. The response from
the device will be:
S3,300,1270,0,4087,2099,764,3078,550 [LF] [CR].
Note: Wait until the status report has terminated before transmitting new
commands.
8. SELF TEST MODES
The DRA-DCC-8 is provided with three test modes.
MODE
SELF TEST#1
S1
S2
S3
S4
X
S5
S6
S7
ON
OFF
X
*
OFF
OFF
OFF
X
SELF TEST#2
SELF TEST#3
OFF ON
ON ON
X
*
* according to para #5.2
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8.1 SELF TEST #1 (Communication Ports Test)
In order to test the serial communication ports, this test mode converts the unit to
a transponder for ASCII characters. Any transmitted character will be echoed to
the host terminal. The host parameters should be set to:
Baud rate : 4800, Word length: 8 bits, Parity: even, Stop bit: 1
8.2 SELF TEST #2 (Same Leve)l
In this test mode, the DRA-DCC-8 unit ignores the address field. All the outputs
are set according to the data field only.
8.3 SELF TEST #3 (Saw Tooth)
In this test mode, only one output channel (according to the address setting) will
produce a saw tooth wave form in which the whole value range is used.
9. MULTIDROP CONFIGURATION
Up to eight DRA-DCC-8 units can be installed in a multidrop configuration using
the RS422 communication port.
The controller's RS-422 transmitter is connected to the units' receivers while the
controller's RS-422 receiver is connected to the units' transmitters.
As the communication cable might be several thousand feet long, it is necessary
to terminate the end of the line with its characteristic impedance in order to avoid
reflections in the transmission line causing data distortion. SW8 in its ON state
terminates the Rx inputs with a 100Ω load.
10. PUTTING THE UNIT INTO OPERATION
The DRA-DCC-8 is supplied with a set configuration for parallel control mode.
The DIP switch setting is:
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
S7
MODE
PARALLEL 4-20mA
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
ON OFF
The communication port selector (see para #7.1) is set to RS232C.
The unit should be set up according to the required configuration.
Before applying voltage to the unit see para #4 for power supply consideration.
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The channel LEDs are connected in series with the output current so that they will
light only as an indication of a closed current loop.
Note: After every power on, the unit is reset and the initialized
default output currents are according to the SW6 setting
(see para #5.2).
In the parallel control mode, internal pull-up resistors on each of the input terminals
keep them in logical 1 state. The unit will recognize input voltage up to 0.5V as
logical 0 and voltages from 4V to 60V as logical 1.
11. DRA-DCC-8 CALIBRATION
Generally there is no need to calibrate the DRA-DCC-8 unit. However if calibration
is required, the following steps should be carried out: Two potentiometer trimmers,
one for "Zero" and the other for "Span" are located on printed card 7040. The
trimmer close to the card edge is the "Zero". Use the following switch setup for
switching all the outputs between 4 and 20mA
MODE
S1
S2
S3
X
S4
X
S5
X
S6
S7
ALL CH. = 4mA
OFF OFF
ON OFF
ON OFF
ALL CH. = 20mA OFF ON
X
X
X
Note: Set the unit to sink mode (fig.2).
Step 1:
Select one channel (for example ch.#1) for the initial tuning. Set the DIPswitch array
to "all 4mA".
Apply supply voltage to the unit. The initial state of all the output currents is 4 mA.
Use SW2 to switch all the outputs between 4 and 20mA. Iteratively set the "Zero"
and the "Span" trimmers for 4.00mA and 20.00mA.
Step 2:
Monitor all the 8 channels in 4mA state, and calibrate the Zero trimmer so that
their average readings is 4.000mA.
Then repeat for 20mA state, and calibrate the Span trimmer so that their average
readings is 20.000mA. This procedure should be repeated until calibration is
satisfactory.
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12. SPECIFICATIONS
INPUTS:
PARALLEL INPUTS
Parallel & Serial control inputs
3 - Output current loop address
12 - Output current value (Data)
1- Enable (E)
LOGIC LEVELS:
0<"0"<0.5V, 4 <"1"< 60V
160 microsecond
DATA HOLD TIME:
MAXIMUM PARALLEL INPUT RATE:
SERIAL COMMUNICATION
6000 updates per second
RS232c full duplex
RS422 full duplex
BAUD RATES:
PARITY:
300, 4800, 9600, 19200 BPS
Even
STOP BIT:
One
STATUS REPORT:
MULTIDROP CAPABILITY:
Reports as interrogated
Up to eight units
OUTPUTS:
OUTPUT CURRENT SPAN:
OUTPUT CURRENT SETTLING TIME:
8 continues current loops
0-20mA or 4-20mA (user selected)
4.2 ms max. for 99% of step
POWER SUPPLY:
15-32 Vdc (regulated)
85mA max.
CURRENT CONSUMPTION:
MAXIMUM LOOP RESISTANCE:
ACCURACY:
According to Rmax(K
Ω
)= (Vsupply -6)/ 20
0.2% of span max.
±0.1% of span typical,
±
RESOLUTION:
0.025% of span typical,0.05% of span max.
INDICATORS:
Yellow Power On LED
8 Red output channel LEDs
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
Operation:
Storage:
-10 to 60 oC (14 to 140 oF)
-25 to +85 oC (-13 to 185 oF)
RELATIVE HUMIDITY:
5 to 95%, non condensing
HOUSING
Box:
Terminals:
Plastic Polycarbonate
According to IP 50 DIN 40050
According to IP 20 DIN 40050
MOUNTING:
FUSE:
Standard DIN rail
630mA fast blow (5x20mm)
0.7Kg (1.5 lb.)
WEIGHT:
DIMENSIONS:
73.2H x 200W x 121mmD (2.88"x7.88"x4.76")
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