EasyIO FG32 – Installation Guide v2.

EasyIO FG Series and FG+ Series

DDC User Reference

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Document Change Log

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1 April 2013
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7 July 2013
Correct mistakes and typo error.

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4 August 2013
Restore Factory settings

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10 Sept 2013
Added in wiring diagram

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17 August 2015
Updated LED indication table.

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17 Jan 2018
Updated UO output specification.
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17 Dec 2018
Remove Niagara Workbench Sedona files installation as N4 no longer supports Sedona framework.
Updated disclaimer and support channel emails addresses

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Disclaimer

Confidentiality Notice
The information contained in this document is confidential information of EasyIO Holdings Pte Ltd. Such
information and the software described herein, is furnished under a license agreement and may be used
only in accordance with that agreement.
The information contained in this document is provided solely for use by EasyIO Holdings Pte Ltd
employees, licensees, and system owners; and, except as permitted under the below copyright notice, is
not to be released to, or reproduced for, anyone else.
While every effort has been made to assure the accuracy of this document, EasyIO Holdings Pte Ltd is not
responsible for damages of any kind, including without limitation consequential damages, arising from
the application of the information contained herein. Information and specifications published here are
current as of the date of this publication and are subject to change without notice. The latest product
specifications can be found by contacting our corporate headquarters or support channel.

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Copyright © 2017 EasyIO Holdings Pte Ltd. All rights reserved

Disclaimer
The material in this manual is for information purposes only. The contents and the product it
describes are subject to change without notice. EasyIO Holdings Pte Ltd makes no
representations or warranties with respect to this manual. In no event shall EasyIO Holdings Pte Ltd be
liable for any damages, direct or incidental, arising out of or related to the use of this manual.

EasyIO Holdings Pte Ltd

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Worldwide and Asia Pacific Support : [email protected]

Americas Support : [email protected]
Europe Support : [email protected]

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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

FCC Caution
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator &
your body.
RF Exposure: A distance of 20 cm shall be maintained between the antenna and users, and the
transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.

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Table of Contents
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................6
Hardware Configurations ................................................................................................................................7
Power supply Connection ...........................................................................................................................7
RS485 Connection.......................................................................................................................................8
Jumpers Setting ..........................................................................................................................................9
Wiring diagram .........................................................................................................................................10
Digital Output Wiring Connection ............................................................................................................11
Universal Input Connection ......................................................................................................................12
Universal Output Connection ...................................................................................................................14
Buttons and Indications ................................................................................................................................16
Login Details..................................................................................................................................................17
Changing IP address ......................................................................................................................................18
Restore factory settings ................................................................................................................................19
Technical Support .........................................................................................................................................20

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Introduction
EasyIO FG Series is the most powerful Sedona controller in the market. It is equipped with two 32-bit
Processors, the first in the Automation industry, with an ARM9 200 MHz Samsung processor (400Mhz for
FG+ Series), an ARM M3 Cortex for the I/O management and A-D processing, and also with a Linux 2.6 OS
for premium performance. Later in 2013 we will be adding Graphics capability to serve up html templates
that will be stored on the Micro SD card. BACnet and Modbus enable. TCOM Niagara integration is
available and is encouraged for premium performance with Niagara Framework.

 The Build in boot loader enable firmware upgrade to be carried out remotely. No more
manual service button needed is used. 
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 Firmware upgrading now can be done remotely and without any assistant. 
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Document applies to both FG Series and FG+ Series, both 20 points and 32 points hardware.

Comparison Chart below shows the difference between EasyIO FG-32 and EasyIO FG-20.
The FG+ series has a upgrade processor with 400 Mhz CPU while the FG series has only 200 MHz
processor.

Item FG-32 FG-20

Digital Output 8 Channels 2 Channels
Universal Output 8 Channels 6 Channels
Universal Input 16 Channels 12 Channels

Table shown above show the different between EasyIO FG-32 and EasyIO FG20in terms of IO point.

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Hardware Configurations
Power supply Connection
Both AC and DC can be used for EasyIO FG Series controller. Refer to electrical specification for the
working range. In order to avoid damage on the controller input/output devices and RS485 connection,
use individual power supply for each controller. If a single power supply is used, make sure controller
power supplies are connected with the same polarity.

Electrical
Power Supply 24V AC +/- 5% or 24V DC +20%/-15%
Consumption 750 mA
Operating Temperature 32 to 150 Deg-F (0 to 65 Deg-C)
Storage Temperature -4 to 150 Deg-F (-20 to 65 Deg-C)
Operating Humidity 10% to 95% relative humidity non-condensing

Power Supply Connection

Multiple controllers share single transformer connection

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RS485 Connection
RS485 connection must be terminated at both ends with termination resistor, typically 120 Ohms. It is
recommended to use shielded twisted pair wire (STP) for the wiring.

The FG series comes with a build in 120 Ohms resistor. To enable this simply set the jumper setting to ON
position. Refer to jumper image below.

Lightning protection circuit is highly recommended to be installed at one end of the wiring. The controller
should be wired in daisy chain network topology as shown as image below. If wire branch can be avoided,
keep it as short as possible, and never connect more than one device to the wire branch (it is not
recommended).

Be careful if single power supply is used for all connected RS485 device, make sure all devices are
having the same ground connection. Make sure you are connecting the same wire for the same
terminal position, all “H” terminals connected to the same wire.
Physical Interface 1 and EIA-485 (BUS A,B) Two-wire, Half Duplex
2 (Port 1 and 2)
Modbus Baud Rate Speed:(9.6K, 19.2k, 38.4K, 57.6K, 115.2K bit/s),
Data Bit:(8 bits),
Parity:(None, Even, Odd)
Bacnet Baud Rate Speed:(9.6K, 19.2k, 38.4K),
Data Bit:(8 bits),
Parity:(None)
Ethernet Support IP, TCP, UDP, ICMP, HTTP,FTP
Application Support Sedona, Modbus, Bacnet and Tcom

Daisy Chain Network Topology

RS485 Connection Diagram

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Jumpers Setting
Below image shows the jumper setting for Universal Input, Universal Output, Watchdog and also EIA 485
120 Ohm terminations.

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Wiring diagram

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Digital Output Wiring Connection

EasyIO FG Series digital output is for general purpose isolated digital output connections (relay output).

Pilot Duty rating is as below (Pilot Duty);

 24 VAC , 2.0A 
 24 VDC , 2.0A 

Digital Output 8 Channels (FG-32) , 2 Channels (FG-20)

Type Relay Contacts, SPST NO, 48VA at 24VAC

It does not output voltage or current. It is a dry relay contact.

Digital Output Connection

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Universal Input Connection

EasyIO FG and FG+ series has non-isolated universal inputs. The universal input supports three type of
analog signal i.e. resistance, voltage and current transmitter via hardware jumper and internal register
settings:

Universal Input 16 Channels (FG-32) , 12 Channels (FG-20)

Voltage 0 - 10V DC (+/-0.5V)
Current 0-20mA DC (+/- 0.5mA)
Resistance 0 - 500K (+/-10 Ohm), 0 - 10K (+/-5 Ohm), 0 - 1.5K (+/-1 Ohm)
Thermistor 10K, 10K Shunt, 1K Balco, 1K Platinum : All (+/-0.01 Deg-C)
UI as Digital Input Voltage Free Contact

a) Resistance – The working range of resistance is 500 Ohms – 500K Ohms. The commonly used
Thermistor like 10K, 10K with Shunt, 1K Balco and 1K Platinum are all supported

b) Voltage – Two selection of working range 0 – 5V and 0 – 10V. The minimum input
impedance of voltage input is 1 Mega Ohm.

c) Current – Two selection of working ranges 0 – 20mA and 4 – 20mA. The current input
impedance is less than 25 Ohm.

d) Pulse Input – All Universal Inputs are capable of receiving high speed pulse. Minimum on time
pulse is 25ms and minimum off time is 25ms. Max 20 Hz at 50% cycle.
Refer to image below.

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Universal Input as Pulse Input specifications, Max 20Hzat 50% cycle.

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Universal Output Connection

EasyIO FG and FG+ Series has Universal Output connections. Each Universal Output can be configured to
drive voltage or current output or digital output via hardware jumper setting and internal register
settings.

**We DO NOT recommend you to drive a relay directly from UO 0-10V mode as it is not design for it
and will damaged the UO. **

For current transmitter, the circuit able to drive load impedance up to 800 ohm which is ideal for long
wire connection (up to 500 meter wire length).

For UO as digital output it can only support up to 24VDC and max load is 200mA each UO channel. AC
power source is not allowed. It will damage the controller.

Universal Output 8 Channels (FG-32) , 6 Channels (FG-20)

Type Current: 0 - 20mA, 4 - 20mA , max load impedance 800 Ohm
Voltage: 0 – 10VDC , min load impedance 1000 Ohm
Digital Mode; Max Sinking Current Rating: 0.2A Max each channel

Universal Output Connection for Voltage and Current

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Universal Output Connection as Digital Output

Remarks: Universal Output as Digital Output

Only DC power source can be use. If AC power source it will damage the controller. Max DC power source
is 24VDC.

Max load for Universal Output as Digital Output is 200mA each channel.
Refer below table for software configurations of UO as DO. A Digital Output Block must be used.

EasyIO FG32 , FG32+

Physical Universal Output Digital Output Block Channel
UO1 DO 9
UO2 DO 10
UO3 DO 11
UO4 DO 12
UO5 DO 13
UO6 DO 14
UO7 DO15
UO8 DO 16

EasyIO FG20, FG20+

Physical Universal Output Digital Output Block Channel
UO1 DO 9
UO2 DO 10
UO3 DO 11
UO4 DO 12
UO5 DO 13
UO6 DO 14

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Buttons and Indications

The controller will do a hardware reset when the Reset Button is pressed whenever manual restart is
required.

The Service button is used to activate the built-in boot loader program for software upgrade.

Each digital output has a correspondence LED to indicate its current state.

Image shows the Reset button, Service button and also TXRX indicators.
Image shown is an EasyIO FG-32 unit.

Image shows the Status indicator, Error indicator and individual Digital Output indicator
Button and LED indications. Image shown is an EasyIO FG-32 unit.
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LED Conditions Description

Pattern: continuously blinking.

ERR is to indicate whenever there is
Communication errors.

Pattern: constantly light up.

The controller is undergoing firmware
upgrading. This is normal during firmware
1 ERR upgrade process.

STS is used to indicate the heartbeat of the

2 STS Microcontroller. The STS LED will blink at
1-second interval in normal operation
Condition.

TXRX is used to indicate when there are

3 TX1 RX1 Communication activities in Port 1.
(Transmitting or Receiving) on the
Communication port.

TXRX is used to indicate when there are

4 TX2 RX2 Communication activities in Port 2.
(Transmitting or Receiving) on the
Communication port.

Login Details
EasyIO FG and FG+ Series details are as below.

Sedona Login
Username : admin
Password : <no password>

FTP client Webuser Login

This login allows user to edit the web files or view CPT graphics deployment files.
Username : webuser
Password : 123456

FTP client Sdcard Login

This login allows user to upgrade firmware
Username : sdcard
Password : 123456

Default IP address : 192.168.10.11

Default Subnet : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway : 192.168.10.11

Note :
In order to login, the host PC (laptop) has to be in the same subnet. Example:
IP address : 192.168.10.123
Subnet : 255.255.255.0

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Changing IP address
By default the EasyIO FG and FG+ Series controller IP address is 192.168.10.11.
Changing the IP address can only be done through CP T tools.

Step 1
Login to the FG32 via Sedona workbench. Locate the object “IP” under the Service folder.

Step 2
Click IP object and view properties at the side bar.

At the newIpAddress, newSubnetMask and newGateway property, enter your new IP address.
Inserting invalid values to these properties will brick the network settings.
A restore factory default is required if controller unable to connect.

currentDhcp and newDhcp property only supported by FS Series controllers.

Ignore these properties if the hardware is FG and FG+.

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Step 3
Perform a save action and reboot.

Step 4
Reconnect to the controller via CPT Tools with the new configured IP address.

Restore factory settings

This procedure is done with by toggling reset button and hold down the “Service” button while the
controller is booting up.

A restore to factory settings will perform the following

1. Restore the IP address to the default which is 192.168.10.11
2. Clear the Sedona application in the Sedona VM back to default (default app is an empty app)
3. Default Sedona apps default login is admin, <no password>.

Step 1
Make sure you backup the Sedona apps if you have connection to the EasyIO FG32.

Step 2
Cycle power or toggle the reset button. Within 5 seconds press and HOLD down the service button until
the Error LED starts to flash approximately 2 Hz.
This process will take approximately 15 seconds upon reset or power cycle.

Step 3
Once the Red LED start flashing at 2 blinks a second, a momentary toggle the service button will proceed
with factory default procedure.

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Technical Support

For technical issue, please contact respective region support channel.

Worldwide and Asia Pacific Support : [email protected]

Americas Support : [email protected]
Europe Support : [email protected]

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