Novus ModBus I/O using X8200 Radio Modems

 

The X8200 range of Radio Modems are fully compatible with the Novus Digirail range of ModBus I/O Modules. This provides a transparent RS485 wireless ModBus link over a range of 1 to 3Km through buildings and up to 20Km in free space.

Digirail-2A, 2 Channel Universal Analogue Input Module; Modbus I/0

The DigiRail 2A has 2 input channels designed to accept two standard analogue inputs. Its compact DIN Rail mountable form allows it to be mounted almost anywhere and the DigiRail-2A connects to Serial ModBus-RTU networks on standard 2 wire RS485. The DigiRail-2A is fully configurable and can be used  with any PLC, Data acquisition software or SCADA systems that supports the ubiquitous ModBus-RTU protocol.

Specification

  • Analogue inputs: programmable for thermocouples (J,K, T, E, N, R, S, B), Pt100, mV, V, mA
  • Cold junction compensation for thermocouples
  • Compensation for 3 wire Pt100
  • Open loop detection for thermocouples, Pt100 and mV
  • Sampling rate: 10Hz for mV, V and mA. 5Hz for thermocouples and Pt100
  • High accuracy 17 bit resolution
  • User defined linearization for the analogue inputs
  • 2-wire RS485 communication with Modbus RTU protocol. Configurable address and baud rate 1,200 to 115,200bps
  • Isolation: 1000Vac bwetween inputs, supply and communication port.
  • Free DigiConfig configurator software for Windows® 98, 2000, XP, NT or Vista.
  • Compact enclosure, just 72x78x19mm.
  • DIN Rail mountable
  • Power Supply: 10 to 35Vdc, 50mA maximum current



DigiRail-2R, 2 Digital Relay Output Module; Modbus I/0

The DigiRail-2R is a DigiRail ModBus I/O Module with two Digital Relay Outputs. Its compact DIN Rail mountable form allows it to be mounted almost anywhere and the DigiRail-2R connects to Serial ModBus-RTU networks on standard 2 wire RS485. The DigiRail-2R is fully configurable and can be used  with any PLC, Data acquisition software or SCADA systems that supports the ubiquitous ModBus-RTU protocol.

The DigiRail-2R inputs are electrically isolated from the serial interface and the module supply thus avoiding interference.
The DigiRail-2R is easily configured and calibrated using the free DigiConfig software for Windows (if you need a RS485 converter the Novus USB i485 will be an appropriate addition).
The DigiConfig software also features device detection technology, automatically detecting all DigiRail devices on the ModBus network allowing quick and easy configuration.

Specification

  • Outputs: Two independent outputs, with relay SPDT, 8 A, 250 Vac
  • Configurable Timing for activation of each output relays: 32 bits
  • Dielectric strength between open contacts: 1000 Vac
  • Feed: 10 to 35 Vdc / 90 mA maximum
  • Internal protection against polarity inversion.
  • 2000 Vac Electrical Isolation between the outputs,the power supply and the serial port
  • Serial communication: two wires RS485, Modbus RTU protocol
  • Configurable parameters:
    • Communication speed: from 1200 to 115200 bps
    • Parity: even, odd or none
    • Response time to the commands: 6 ms
    • Bounce time (NA/NC): 3 / 6 ms
    • Key for restoring communication parameters: The RCom key, at the front panel, will set the device in diagnostics mode (baud rate 1200, parity even, 1 stop bit), able to be detected and configured by the DigiConfig software.
  • Frontal light indicators for communication and status:
  • Software configurator in Windows environment: DigiConfig
  • Electromagnetic compatibility: EN 61326:2000
  • Operating temperature: 0 to 70 °C
  • Operational relative humidity: 0 to 90% RH
  • Assembly: DIN rail 35mm
  • Compact enclosure, just 72x78x19mm.
  • DIN Rail mountable
 
 
DigiRail-4, Channel Digital Input/Counter Module; Modbus I/0

The DigiRail-4C has 4 inputs designed to accept four Volt Free Digital inputs. Its compact DIN Rail mountable form allows it to be mounted almost anywhere and the DigiRail-4C connects to Serial ModBus-RTU networks on standard 2 wire RS485. The DigiRail-4C is fully configurable and can be used with any PLC, Data acquisition software or SCADA systems that support the ubiquitous ModBus-RTU protocol.

The DigiRail-4C inputs are electrically isolated from the serial interface and the module supply thus avoiding interference.
The DigiRail-4C is easily configured and calibrated using the free DigiConfig software for Windows (if you need a RS485 converter the Novus USB i485 will be an appropriate addition).
The DigiConfig software also features device detection technology, automatically detecting all DigiRail devices on the modBus network allowing quick and easy configuration.

Specification

  • Inputs: 4 Digital Inputs: Logic level 0 = 0 to 1 Vdc; Logic level 1 = 4 to 35 Vdc
  • Internal Input current limitation: approximately 5 mA
  • Maximum count frequency: 1000 Hz for signals with square wave and working cycle of 50%. Input 1 can be configured for counting signals of up to 100 kHz.
  • Counting capacity (per input): 32 bits (0 to 4.294.967.295)
  • Feed: 10 to 35 Vdc / 50 mA maximum. Internal protection against polarity inversion.
  • Electrical insulation between inputs and supply/serial port: 1000 Vdc for 1 minute
  • Serial communication: RS485 at two wires, Modbus RTU protocol.
  • Configurable parameters:
    • Communication speed: from 1200 to 115200 bps; Parity: even, odd or none
    • Key for restoring communication parameters: The RCom key, at the front panel, will set the device in diagnostics mode (address 246, baud rate 1200, parity even, 1 stop bit), able to be detected and configured by the DigiConfig software.
  • Frontal light indicators for communication and status:
  • DigiConfig Software configurator for Windows® 98, 2000, XP, NT or Vista
  • DIN Rail Mountable
  • Compact Enclosure: 19x72x78 mm

DigiGate Profibus - Gateway Profibus DP / Modbus RTU

The Novus DigiGate Profibus is a small, highly durable device that is ideal for interconnecting a Profibus DP network with a Modbus RTU network. It works as a gateway, operating as a master station in the Modbus network and as a slave station in the Profibus network. Thus, according to its previous configuration, DigiGate will read the data of the other devices (slaves) of the Modbus network and send the read values to the Profibus master. In the same way, it will write at the output of the Modbus slaves according to the Profibus master requests, providing a complete control of the Modbus network devices through the Profibus network. The device is totally configurable through the DigiConfig Software for Windows®, which comes with the product, making access and change of its parameters very easy.

Specification:

Profibus:
  • Protocol: Profibus DP.
  • Operates at the entire range of communication rates, from 9600 bps to 12 Mbps.
  • Addressing range: 0 to 125.
  • Automatic detection of supported baud rate.
  • “GSD” file included.
  • Termination and polarization resistors included (activated by jumper).
  • Profibus connection: Terminals for wires, comes with an adapter for DB9.


Modbus:

  • Operates from 1200 bps to 115200 bps.
  • Termination and polarization resistors included (activated by jumper).
  • Commands available for data reading: “01 Read Coil Status”, “02 Read Input - Status”, “03 Read Holding Register” and “04 Read Input Register”.
  • Commands available for data writing: “05 Force Single Coil”, “06 Preset Single Register”, “15 Force Multiple Coils” and “16 Preset Multiple Registers”.
  • Protection at the bus: ±60 Vdc, 15 kV ESD.


General:

  • Operating environment: 0 to 50 °C, 30 to 80% of relative humidity, without condensation.
  • Mounting: DIN 35 mm rail.
  • Electrical insulation between the Profibus interface and the rest of the device: 1000 Vac.
  • Power supply: 10 a 35 Vdc. Internal protection against inverse polarity.
  • Frontal lit indicators for communication and status
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