Installation Manual for

RDI 08-001A, remote analog data interface

Document Number MAN11641

Version Number 1.0
Date July 2016
P/N (hard copy) 9303706-10
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Revision record
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Contents

REVISION RECORD ........................................................................................................... 2

1 SCOPE AND PURPOSE .......................................................................................... 5

1.1 References ................................................................................................................ 5
1.2 Terms and Abbreviations .......................................................................................... 5

2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW ............................................................................................... 6

3 INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................ 7
3.1 Grounding of the RDI cabinet .................................................................................... 7
3.2 Avoiding ground loops............................................................................................... 7
3.3 Daisy chaining ........................................................................................................... 7
3.4 Description of the front panel .................................................................................... 8
3.4.1 I/F for daisy chain............................................................................................... 8
3.4.2 Data out ............................................................................................................. 8
3.4.3 SWAP ................................................................................................................ 8
3.4.4 Functionality of LEDs ......................................................................................... 8
3.4.5 Reset ................................................................................................................. 9
3.5 Description of the rear panel ................................................................................... 10
3.5.1 Interface for analog data .................................................................................. 10
3.5.2 Serial interfaces on rear panel ......................................................................... 10
3.5.3 Power input ...................................................................................................... 10
3.6 Hardware specification ............................................................................................ 11
3.6.1 Specification for the analog interfaces ............................................................. 11
3.7 VDR power budget .................................................................................................. 12
3.7.1 Power stealing from RVI port ........................................................................... 12
3.8 Description of the power circuitry ............................................................................ 12
3.9 Description of device ID .......................................................................................... 13
3.9.1 Auto-generated device ID ................................................................................ 13
3.9.2 Manually configured device ID ......................................................................... 13
3.10 SWAP ..................................................................................................................... 13

4 THE CONFIGURATION INTERFACE ON THE RDI............................................... 14

4.1 Status information ................................................................................................... 14
4.2 Basic parameters .................................................................................................... 15
4.3 Advanced parameters ............................................................................................. 16
4.3.1 Serial communication ....................................................................................... 16
4.3.2 Description timeouts and thresholds ................................................................ 16

5 VDR CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................... 18

5.1 Serial link ................................................................................................................ 18
5.2 Ethernet link ............................................................................................................ 19

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6 DESCRIPTION OF OUTPUT FORMAT .................................................................. 20

6.1 Format for RDI 08-001A, data ................................................................................. 20
6.2 Format for RDI 08-001A, configuration data ........................................................... 21
6.3 Format for status data ............................................................................................. 22
6.3.1 Description of the status register bits ............................................................... 22
6.4 VDR Explorer data decoder .................................................................................... 24

7 DESCRIPTION OF VCC TEMPLATES .................................................................. 25

7.1 Description of “RDI decoder templates V10.vcc”..................................................... 25
7.1.1 Decoder template for RD 24-001D................................................................... 25
7.1.2 Decoder template for RD 08-001A ................................................................... 26
7.1.3 Basic settings for the VCC tool ........................................................................ 26
7.2 Description of VCC template for RDIs V10.xlsx ...................................................... 27
7.3 Generating tab pages.............................................................................................. 29
7.4 Merging tab pages with an existing VDR Explorer configuration ............................. 31

8 CONNECTION DIAGRAMS.................................................................................... 32

9 INSTALLATION DRAWING ................................................................................... 34

9.1 Ethernet with PoE cable from DPU to RDI .............................................................. 35

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1 Scope and purpose

Installation manual for RDI 08-001A, remote analog data Interface.

1.1 References
DBS11633 How to use the VDR Explorer Configuration Creator tool for decoding RDI data

1.2 Terms and Abbreviations

DAU Data Acquisition Unit - The VDR main unit.
DPU Data Processing Unit - The main processor unit in the VDR, the DPU is installed in
the DAU.
OPT Operational Performance Test

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2 System overview

RDI 08-001A samples the signals on its input ports and generates proprietary “NMEA sentences”
containing the data. The sentences are transmitted to the VDR using serial and/or Ethernet
communication.

The RDI 08-001A is not a VDR core module. This means that the RDI 08-001A does not download
its program code and configuration from the VDR, and that it must be configured locally using a PC
with an Ethernet interface and an Internet browser.

The RDI 08-001A may be powered from the VDR if connected to a PoE port on the DPU. An
external power supply is required for RDIs which are connected to a LAN/SIU port or a serial input
on the DPU.

RDIs (RDI 24-001D and RDI 08-001A) may be connected in a daisy chain; i.e. a number of RDIs
may be connected, utilizing only one port on the VDR.

Virtually, an unlimited number of RDIs may be connected to a VDR.

RDI 08-001A supports SWAP. This means that a defective RDI 08-001A can easily be replaced
without having to reconfigure the new RDI. This is done by moving a micro SD card containing the
configuration from the defective RDI to the new RDI.

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3 Installation
The RDI 08-001A may be installed on, for example, a bulkhead using the mounting angles supplied
with the product. The RDI may also be installed on a DIN rail – this option requires p/n 3303690-10
“DIN rail clip for RDIs and VRI-002”.

The cables to the RDI must be secured properly using, for example, a strain relief plate and cable
ties.

As an alternative, Danelec can supply cabinets for holding two, four or ten RDIs

The RDI must not be installed in a small compartment with insufficient ventilation.

3.1 Grounding of the RDI cabinet

The RDI enclosure must be grounded locally to a designated grounding point on the vessel if not
already grounded via the mounting angles. Connect a ground wire with ring crimp terminal to one
of the mounting screws (M4) or one of the screws (M3) used for fixing the mounting angles to the
RDI enclosure.

3.2 Avoiding ground loops

The inputs and outputs on the RDI 08-001A are galvanically isolated.
For the data, always use shielded cables – however, in order to avoid ground loops, cable shield
should not be connected to the RDI*.

The only exception is where the RDI 08-001A is installed close to the DM100 VDR DAU – if that
is the case, it is acceptable to use a standard prefabricated RJ45-RJ45 STP patch cable from the RDI
to the DAU.

* The shield on the cable used for transmitting data to the VDR must be connected to the VDR DAU.

The input interfaces on the RDI 08-001A are divided into four groups with common “reference”.
Do not connect signals which may have different ground potential to the same group i.e. all signals
to a group must originate from one piece equipment or from equipment using the same grounding
point.

3.3 Daisy chaining

RDIs may be connected in a daisy chain. The daisy chain is based on RS-422 communication. In
general, no more than nine RDIs should be daisy chained and the daisy chain should not be longer
than ten meters.
It is technically possible to make longer daisy chains and/or daisy chains containing more than nine
RDIs – contact Danelec Marine A/S for technical advice if this is required.

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3.4 Description of the front panel

3.4.1 I/F for daisy chain

TxA and TxB: Used for transmission of data to the daisy chain or for transmission of data to the
VDR (Serial link).

RxA and RxB: Used for receipt of data from the daisy chain.

TxD and G: Not used.

V+ and 0: Power to the next RDI in the daisy chain.

3.4.2 Data out

Data may be sent to the VDR using Ethernet. Only one of the connecters must be used at any given
time.

The RJ45 socket is typically used for connecting the RDI to one of the LAN ports or the SIU port
on the DM100 DPU.

The Wago connector is used for connecting the RDI to the RDI or RVI port on the DM100 DPU. In
this case, the VDR is able supply power to the RDI.

3.4.3 SWAP
See section 3.10.

3.4.4 Functionality of LEDs

3.4.4.1 Power LED

The power LED is on when power is applied to the RDI

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3.4.4.2 SWAP LED

Normally off.
Yellow - while updating from SC card.
Green - for one minute if the update is successful.
Red - for one minute if the update is unsuccessful.
The LED blinks (2Hz) when the RDI is in configuration mode.

3.4.4.3 RX LED
The RX LED flickers when data is received from the daisy chain. The LED blinks (2Hz) when the
RDI is in configuration mode.

3.4.4.4 TX LED
The TX LED flickers when data is transmitted to the VDR or to the daisy chain. The LED blinks
(2Hz) when the RDI is in configuration mode.

3.4.4.5 LINK LED

The LINK LED is turned on when Ethernet link is detected by the RDI and will in addition flicker
depending on the activity on the Ethernet.

3.4.5 Reset
A paper clip or similar may be used to reset the RDI to a special configuration mode. The reset
switch behind the small hole in the front panel must be pressed for about three seconds. While in
this mode, the SWAP, RX and TX LED blink (2Hz).

The IP address of the RDI will be forced to 10.0.0.254/255.255.255.0. If the RDI is connected to the
VDR using the 6-way Wago 3.81mm on the front, disconnect that cable before pressing reset.

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3.5 Description of the rear panel

3.5.1 Interface for analog data

The input interfaces on the RDI 08-001A are divided into four groups with common “reference”.
Do not connect signals which may have different ground potential to the same group - i.e. all
signals to a group must originate from one piece of equipment or from equipment using the same
grounding point.

3.5.2 Serial interfaces on rear panel

These interfaces are identical to the interfaces on the front having the same designation, see section
3.4.1.

3.5.3 Power input

RDIs which are not powered from the VDR must be powered from an external power supply –
typically 24VDC IEC 60945 nominal.

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3.6 Hardware specification

Power input: 12-30VDC IEC 60945 nominal, 3W

Data out: Ethernet IEEE 802.3 100BaseTX

I/F for Daisy chain: RS-422

Environment: IEC 60945 protected, -15-55°C

Approvals: IEC 60945 protected

Dimensions: 141x160x32mm, 0.4kg

3.6.1 Specification for the analog interfaces

Mode, range and impedance are configurable, see section 4.1.

Voltage input mode:

0-5V with an input impedance of ~3.7M
0-5V with an input impedance of ~20k
+/- 5V with an input impedance of ~3.7M
+/- 5V with an input impedance of ~20k
0-10V with an input impedance of ~3.7M
0-10V with an input impedance of ~20k
+/- 10V with an input impedance of ~3.7M
+/- 10V with an input impedance of ~20k
+/- 30V with an input impedance of ~49.5K

Current loop mode:

Current sense 4-20mA with an input impedance of 249Ohm

Resolution:
12 bits for unipolar modes and 13 bits for bipolar modes

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3.7 VDR power budget

The DM100 VDR is able to supply power to RDIs which are connected to the RDI and RVI port on
the VDR. In general, the RDI port may supply power to four RDIs (RDI 24-001D, RDI 08-001A)
while the RVI port may supply power to three RDIs.
If one of the ports (RDI or RVI) is not used, six RDIs may be connected to the other port.

3.7.1 Power stealing from RVI port

If an RVI is connected to the RDI port, the port may in addition supply power to one RDI which
will then have to be connected to the SIU port or a LAN port (for transmission of data).

3.8 Description of the power circuitry

The RDI 08-001A may use the VDR or an external power supply as power source. In addition, an
RDI 08-001A is able to by-pass power to the next RDI in the daisy chain.

Simplified functional overview

Important notice: Do not connect more than one power source to the RDI 08-001A!

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3.9 Description of device ID

A device ID is required for identification purposes by the VDR when more than one RDI is
connected to a serial input or a network channel on the VDR (utilizing a daisy chain).

Device ID may either be auto-generated or set manually.

3.9.1 Auto-generated device ID

This feature should only be used for simple systems containing few RDIs.
The device ID will be set according to the RDI’s position in the daisy chain. The RDI closest to the
VDR will get device ID = 1, the next in the daisy chain will get device ID = 2 and so on.
The number of RDIs in one daisy chain with this feature enabled must not exceed fifteen.

3.9.2 Manually configured device ID

Manually configured device ID should be used for complicated systems containing many RDIs,
because the IDs for the RDIs will be static and not affected by how the RDIs are connected.

3.10 SWAP
RDI 08-001A supports SWAP, i.e. a defective RDI 08-001A can easily be replaced without having
to reconfigure the new RDI. This is done by moving the micro SD card containing the configuration
from the defective RDI to the new RDI.

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4 The configuration interface on the RDI

The RDI 08-001A is configured using a PC with an Ethernet interface and an Internet browser.
The PC must be connected to the RJ45 socket on the front panel. If the RDI is connected to the
VDR using the 6-way Wago 3.81mm on the front, disconnect that cable before connecting the PC.

The IP address of the RDI is depends on its configuration see the able below:

Setting for the configuration parameter IP Address (fixed or default) Comment

“Physical destination on DPU”
RDI port 192.168.239.110/255.255.255.128 Factory setting
RVI port 192.168.239.111/255.255.255.128
SIU port 192.168.239.181/255.255.255.192
LAN port 172.16.8.10/255.255.0.0 Configurable

If the IP address is unknown, use the reset switch at the front panel for resetting the IP address
temporarily to default (10.0.0.254/255.255.255.0)

4.1 Status information

The status page contains basic information about the RDI

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4.2 Basic parameters

This page contains the basic parameters for the RDI

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4.3 Advanced parameters

For standard applications, these parameters should not be changed. It is recommended that a backup
of the configuration is made.

4.3.1 Serial communication

The section contains the communication parameters used for the daisy chain. Note that these are
also the communication parameters for the serial link to the VDR.

4.3.2 Description timeouts and thresholds

These parameters are related to the daisy chain – for standard applications they should not be
changed.

The value in brackets is the default value.

4.3.2.1 Parameters for Data Forwarding Process

Ttx_own_data 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10 (1) seconds
How often a sentence with “own data” is generated

Trx_sentence_tout: 25-1000 (100) mS

How long the Data Forwarding Process will wait for completion of a sentence received from the
daisy chain.

RX_FIFO_threshold: 20-400 characters (100)

Maximum allowed number of characters in the RX FIFO

TX_FIFO_threshold_1: 20-400 characters (100)

Maximum allowed number of characters in the TX FIFO when forwarding data from the daisy
chain.

TX_FIFO_threshold_2: 20-400 characters (180)

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Maximum allowed number of characters in the TX FIFO when forwarding “own data”.

4.3.2.2 Parameters for generation of status and configuration data

Ttx_status: 10, 60, never seconds (10)
How often a sentence with status data is generated – status sentences are only generated following
detection of errors.

Ttx_configuration 2, 5, 10, 60, never minutes (10)

How often a sentence with configuration data is generated

4.3.2.3 Parameters related to transmission over Ethernet

Ttx_ethernet 25-1000 (100) mS
The minimum time between transmission of two UDP datagrams, unless TXudp_data_threshold is
exceeded

Ttx_ethernet_wait 25-1000 (100) mS

How long the Data Forwarding Process will wait for a complete sentence before sending a UDP
datagram

TXudp_data_threshold 2-1024 (500) bytes

See Ttx_ethernet

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5 VDR Configuration
5.1 Serial link
If the default parameters in the in the RDI 08-001A related to the serial link are unchanged, a serial
interface on the VDR for an RDI 08-001A must be configured as described below:

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5.2 Ethernet link

The RDI 08-001A is able to send its data to the VDR using Ethernet. The transmission format is
unicast UDP with untagged data and the VDR must be setup accordingly.

- If the RDI 08-001A is connected to the RDI port on the DM100 DPU, the UDP port must be 3000.
- If the RDI 08-001A is connected to the RVI port on the DM100 DPU, the UDP port must be 3001.
- If the RDI 08-001A is connected to the RVI port on the DM100 DPU, the UDP port must be 3002.

- If the RDI 08-001A is connected to a LAN port or the SIU port on the DM100 DPU, the UDP port
may be custom configured (the default is 3003).

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6 Description of output format

RDI 08-001A samples the signals on its input ports and generates proprietary “NMEA strings”
containing the data. The transmission rate is configurable; the default is one sentence/second.
The sentences are transmitted to the VDR using serial communication and/or Ethernet.

For management purposes, the RDI 08-001A will send its configuration to the VDR every ten
minutes (configurable), and sentences containing information about errors may also be sent.

6.1 Format for RDI 08-001A, data

$PDANA,xx,,8,A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7*hh<CR><LF>

xx: Device ID (see section 3.9)

The third field is currently empty and reserved for future use.

8: Number of analog data.

Ax: The decimal representation of the output from an A/D converter, normalized to 12 bits unsigned
for unipolar modes and 13bit signed for bipolar modes*.

hh: Checksum according to IEC 61162-1

E.g.:
$PDANA,1,,8,0000,4095,0001,0003,1000,4567,1435,2634*07<CR><LF>

* 0 to 4095 for unipolar modes and -4096 to 4095 for bipolar modes

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6.2 Format for RDI 08-001A, configuration data

$PDANC,xx,,1,08001A,1,1,8, P0, P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7*hh<CR><LF>

xx: Device ID (see section 3.9)

The third field is currently empty and reserved for future use.

08001A: Device type

1: Version (number)

1: Message (number)

8: Number of fields with parameters (currently 8).

Pn: Two hex encoded characters showing the main configuration parameters for ANn on the RDI.
Bit 0: 0 voltage sense, 1 current loop
Bit 1: 0 impedance low, 1 impedance high
Bit 2: 1 0-5V
Bit 3: 1 +/- 5V
Bit 4: 1 0-10V
Bit 5: 1 +/- 10V
Bit 6: 1 +/- 30V
Bit 7: Not used (spare) – must be set to “0”

hh: Checksum according to IEC 61162-1

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6.3 Format for status data

The status data is related to the performance of the daisy chain and should never be transmitted
from an RDI which is not part of a daisy chain.

$PDAND,xx,,1,hhhhhhhh*hh<CR><LF>

xx: Device ID (see section 3.9)

The third field is currently empty and is reserved for future use.

1: Number of parameters (currently 1).

hhhhhhhh: Hex encoded status register (see section 6.3.1)

LSB high: 00000001

MSB high: 80000000

*hh: Checksum according to IEC 61162-1

6.3.1 Description of the status register bits

BIT 0 RX_sentence_timeout
The start of a sentence was received but the complete sentence was not received within the specified
time. The most probable cause is transmission errors or that xyz is set to low

BIT 1 RX_sentence_too_long
A sentence which was more than 82 characters long was received. The most probably cause is
transmission errors.

BIT 2 RX_sentence_incomplete
The start of a sentence was received but the complete sentence was not received. The most probable
cause is transmission errors.

BIT 3 RX_sentence_missing_start
The start ($) of the sentence was not received but the complete sentence was not received. The most
probable cause is transmission errors.

BIT 4 RX_duplicate_device_ID
Two RDIs with the same device ID exist in the daisy chain. A transmission error may also be the
cause of this error.

BIT 5 RX_ovfl_device_ID
The daisy chain contains more than fifteen RDIs which are configured to auto-generate their device
ID. A transmission error may also be the cause of this error.

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BIT 6 RX_error_device_ID
An invalid device ID is detected. The most probably cause is transmission errors.

BIT 7 RX_FIFO threshold exceeded

The RDI received more data from the daisy chain than it could handle. The most probable cause is
that there are too may RDIs in the daisy chain or that the parameters for the daisy chain are set
incorrectly.

BIT 8 RX_FIFO_overflow
The parameters for the daisy chain are set incorrectly.

BIT 9 RX_UART_FIFO overflow

Internal error; should never occur

BIT 10 TX_owndata_buffer_full
The RDI was unable to send its own data. The parameters for the daisy chain are set incorrectly

BIT 11 TX_status_buffer_full
The RDI was unable to send its status and configuration parameters
The parameters for the daisy chain are set incorrectly.

BIT 12 TX_FIFO threshold exceeded_1

The queue for data to be transmitted on the serial link became too long. The parameters for the
daisy chain are set incorrectly.

BIT 13 TX_FIFO threshold exceeded_2

The queue for data to be transmitted on the serial link became too long. The parameters for the
daisy chain are set incorrectly.

BIT 14 TX_ETH_FIFO_full
The queue for data to be transmitted on the Ethernet link became too long. This should never
happen due to the high bandwidth of Ethernet. The most probable cause is a physical error, for
example the cabling.

BIT 15 TX_ETH_FIFO_flushed
The queue for data to be transmitted on the Ethernet link became too long. This should never
happen due to the high bandwidth of Ethernet. The most probable cause is a physical error, for
example the cabling.

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6.4 VDR Explorer data decoder

For simple systems it may be feasible to create the VDR Explorer/OPT configuration manually. In
general, the VDR Explorer Configurator Creator tool should be used see section 7.

Search for "PDANA"

If #2 <> X
Stop
Endif
Print #Y
Value #Y

Where X is the device ID and Y = #analog interface + 5 (i.e. 5 for AN00 and 12 for AN07)

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7 Description of VCC templates

Creating the VDR Explorer/OPT configuration manually for an installation with many digital and
analog signal is impractical. Danelec has as a consequence developed the “VDR Explorer
Configuration Creator” tool which can generate tab pages for the VDR Explorer/OPT configuration
based on data in an Excel sheet.

The VCC tool is a Windows application which may be installed from the manual CD supplied with
the product.

The VCC tool requires two input files:

1) A VCC file which contains decoder templates and parameter which affects the layout of the tab
pages for example the maximum number of panels (columns) on a tab page. A suitable VCC file
(RDI decoder templates Vx.VCC) is included on the manual CD supplied with the product.

2) An Excel sheet which contains data related to the installation, primarily a description (label) for
the sensors connected to the RDI. A template (VCC template for RDIs V10.xlsx) is included on the
manual CD supplied with the product. Note that the Excel file will have to be saved as a comma
separated file (.CSV) before a can be loaded into the VCC tool.

7.1 Description of “RDI decoder templates V10.vcc”

The file contains two decoder templates and basic settings for the VCC tool.

7.1.1 Decoder template for RD 24-001D

Search for "PDAND"

If #2 <> {device id}
Break
Endif

If Bit(#5,{bit}) = 0
Print "{text _when_low}"
Stop
Endif

If Bit(#5,{bit}) = 1
Print "{text_when_high}"
Stop
Endif

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7.1.2 Decoder template for RD 08-001A

Search for "PDANA"
If #2 <> {device id}
Break
Endif

Print #{field} {format}

Print "{unit}"

Value #{field}

7.1.3 Basic settings for the VCC tool

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7.2 Description of VCC template for RDIs V10.xlsx

The template is an Excel sheet with 16 columns. Only “yellow” cells must be changed. The
template has sections of rows for two RDI 24-001D and RDI 08-001A. However, “copy and paste”
may be used to modify the sheet to cover any combination of RDIs. Note that the sheet contains
some examples which must be deleted or overwritten.

Column A, special tags

Special tags, which control the format for the tab pages may be written in this column. Three
possibilities exist:

NEW_TAB:<Title for tab page>

NEW_PANEL
NEW_OBJECT

Column B, template name

A reference to the decoder template in the .VCC file

Column C, comment
Optional free text

Column D, decoder name

This will be the name of the actual decoder generated by the VCC tool. This is only relevant when a
decoder library is generated.

Column E, decoder folder

This will be the folder for the actual decoder generated by the VCC tool. This is only relevant when
a decoder library is generated.

Column F, serial channel

This column must contain a reference to the serial input or network channel to where the RDI sends
data to the VDR.

Ranges
0-11 serial inputs on the DM100 DPU
16-39 serial inputs on SIUs and RDIs
200-215 Ethernet network channels

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Column G, object factor

May be used for calibrating analog data.
For example, if it is known that full scale (4095) corresponds to 100%, factor may be set to
100/4095 and no further calibration will be necessary.

Column H, object offset

May be used for calibrating analog data in combination with “object factor”.
The formula is: factor x (value + offset)

Column I, object label

A description of what the sensor connected to the RDI input is “representing”, for example
“Watertight door 1 SB”. The VCC tool will ignore the row if this cell is left empty.*
*When generating a decoder library the row will not be ignored.

Column J, text_when_low
The definition of low input for digital data, for example “Close”

Column K, text_when_high
The definition of high input for digital data, for example “Open”

Column L, device ID
The device ID for the RDI

Column M, bit
A value required by the decoder template for RDI 24-001D

Column N, field
A value required by the decoder template for RDI 08-001A

Column O, unit
Optional prefix for analog values

Column P, format
Optional formatter for analog values according to the table below:

The “format” field is similar to the one used in Visual Basic. The maximum length of a formatter
will be limited to 10 characters, including the decimal point. E.g.:

Formatter Data to display

- 14.75 0.336 -17 278

F0 14 0 -17 278

F00.00 14.74 00.34 -17.00 278.00

F0.000 14.750 0.336 -17.000 278.000

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F000.0 014.8 000.3 -017.0 278.0

A000.0 014.8 000.3 017.0 278.0

N000.0 -014.8 -000.3 017.0 278.0

By replacing the “F” with an “A” the result will be formatted into an absolute value.
By replacing the “F” with an “N” the result will be formatted into the negated value.
The following syntax is not allowed: “F0.” and “F.0”

7.3 Generating tab pages

Start the VCC tool

First upload the .VCC file (in this case VCC template for RDIs Vx.xlsx)

Then upload the data file

Finally generate the tab page(s)

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You may see the result straight away

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7.4 Merging tab pages with an existing VDR Explorer configuration

Tab pages generated by the VCC tool may be easily merged with an existing VDR Explorer
configuration.

Turn configuration mode on

Right click on any tab

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8 Connection diagrams

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9 Installation drawing

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9.1 Ethernet with PoE cable from DPU to RDI

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