LED Indicators 5 Cable sizing for thermocouple inputs for ET8/TC8/TC4 modules

Legend Colour Function Action

Module Min size Max size Min size Max size
P Green Power Status On – Power on (solid) (solid) (flexible) (flexible)
Off – Power off ET8/TC8/TC4 0.14mm 2
1.5mm 2
0.14mm 2
1.5mm2
A Red Relay A state On – Energized (28AWG) (16AWG) (28AWG) (16AWG)
Off - De-energized
B Red Relay B state On – Energized
Off - De-energized
Communication Interface LEDs
Leg. Col. Function Action
Power Supply RN Green Run mode On - Running
Legend Supply Blinking - Standby/Config
These terminals can accept
24V 24V dc wire sizes 0.2 – 2.5mm2 (24– Off - Not Running
Linked
24V 24V dc 12 AWG). CC Green Config On - N/A
0V 0V Tightening torque 0.5 to activity Blinking - Config Traffic
0.6Nm (≈ 5lb.in.) Off - N/A
GND Ground
FC Green Field comms On - Connected Not applicable to Enhanced
Power Supply Specification activity Blinking - Ready DeviceNet and EtherCAT
Voltage: 17.8V dc min to 28.8V dc max Off - Offline
Power consumption : 15W max
Off - No traffic or offline Modbus, Profibus, EtherNet
Blinking - Comms Traffic
Standard I/O Connections NET Bi-Col Network Off – Offline
Legend Function Specifications status Blinking Green - Online but no connections
D1 Digital input 1 Digital Inputs: Enhanced On Green - Online with connections
-28.8V to +5V = Off DeviceNet Blinking Red - Connection timed out
D2 Digital input 2
and
C Digital input common +5V to 10.8V = undefined On Red - Total connection loss
EtherNet/IP
+10.8V to +28.8V = On Blinking Red/Green – Issue with Comms detected
A1 Relay A normally open
Typical drive current: 2.5mA @ 10.8V Communications Module Modules MOD Bi-Col Module status Off - Power not supplied to network
A2 Relay A normally closed Relay contacts: 1 Amp max, 42V dc AO8/AO4
This section depends upon the RL8 Enhanced On Green - DeviceNet interface operational
A3 Relay A common max. module fitted – see overleaf for DeviceNet On Red - Power not supplied to controller or incorrect Checksum
B1 Relay B normally open These terminals can accept wire sizes details and Blinking Red/Off - Recoverable fault detected. Comms. loss
Modules
0.14 – 1.5mm2 (28– 16 AWG). EtherNet/IP between network and DeviceNet interface.
B2 Relay B normally closed ET8/TC8/TC4, RT4, DI8, CT3, DO8
Tightening torque 0.22 to 0.25Nm Blinking Red/Green - Power-up tests, unable to enter cyclic states
B3 Relay B common (1.95 – 2.21lb.in.) or invalid Baud rate

ET8/TC8/TC4 RT4 DI8 CT3 DO8 RL8 AO8/AO4

Thermocouple Input 2, 3, 4 Wire RTD Input Logic Input Current transformer Input Logic Output Relay Output Analog Output (slot 4
Note: TC4 supports channels A Note: Input specification as for Note: Isolation provided by Note: Requires 24Vdc supply (slots 2 and/or 3 only) only)
to H. ET8/TC8 support channels ‘Standard I/O’ above current transformers Note: AO4 supports channels 1 to
Note: Protective earth conductor
A to P. 4 only
MUST be used if RL8 module is fitted
Isolation Isolation
Isolation Isolation Isolation Contact voltage/current – 264Vac/2A Output current – 0 to 20mA, 360Ω
• Channel to channel: N/A RMS max. max load
• Channel to channel: 42V pk • Channel to channel: 42V pk • Channel to channel: 42V pk • Channel to channel: N/A • Channel to system: 42V pk with
• Channel to system: 42V pk • Channel to system: 42V pk Isolation Isolation
• Channel to system: 42V pk • Channel to system: N/A independent supply
Legend Function • Channel to channel: 264Vac basic • Channel to channel: 42V pk
Legend Function Legend Function Legend Function
Legend Function A CH1 I+ • Channel to system: Reinforced • Channel to system: 42V pk
A D1+ A N/A A Supply In +
A TC1+ B CH1 S+ Legend Function Legend Function
B D1- B N/A B Supply In +
B TC1- C CH1 S- A RLY1 A A OP1 +
C D2+ C N/A C OP1 +
C TC2+ D CH1 I- B RLY1 B B OP1 -
D D2- D N/A D OP2 +
D TC2- E CH2 I+ C RLY2 A C OP2 +
E D3+ E N/A E OP3 +
E TC3+ F CH2 S+ D RLY2 B D OP2 -
F D3- F N/A F OP4 +
F TC3- G CH2 S- E RLY3 A E OP3 +
G D4+ G N/A G Supply & OP-
G TC4+ H CH2 I- F RLY3 B F OP3 -
H D4- H N/A H Supply & OP-
H TC4- I CH3 I+ G RLY4 A G OP4 +
I D5+ I In1 A I Supply In +
I TC5+ J CH3 S+ H RLY4 B H OP4 -
J D5- J In1 B J Supply In +
J TC5- K CH3 S- I RLY5 A I OP5 +
K D6+ K No connection K OP5 +
K TC6+ L CH3 I- J RLY5 B J OP5 -
L D6- L In2 A L OP6 +
L TC6- M CH 4 I+ K RLY6 A K OP6 +
M D7+ M In2 B M OP7 +
M TC7+ N CH4 S+ L RLY6 B L OP6 -
N D7- N No connection N OP8 +
N TC7- O CH4 S- M RLY7 A M OP7 +
O D8+ O In3 A O Supply & OP-
O TC8+ P CH4 I- N RLY7 B N OP7 -
P D8- P In3 B P Supply & OP-
P TC8- 2 3 4 O RLY8 A O OP8 +
wire Links are internally connected
P RLY8 B P OP8 -

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MINI8TM CONTROLLER
Electrical equipment must be installed, operated and maintained by only qualified This instrument is fitted with a backup battery which should be changed between 6
personnel. and 10 years of use. INSTALLATION AND WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
Turn off all power to product and all I/O circuitry (alarms, control I/O etc.) before starting It is important to maintain a record of instrument configuration or, preferably, a
the installation, removal, wiring, maintenance or inspection of the product. clone file which can be re-loaded after a battery change or any other maintenance. Power Supply I/O Connection Terminals
Power line and output circuits must be wired and fused in compliance with local and The battery is not serviceable, contact your local service centre to make suitable
national regulatory requirements for the rated current and voltage of the particular arrangements.
equipment, i.e. UK, the latest IEE wiring regulations, (BS7671), and USA, NEC class 1 Do not use or implement a controller configuration (control strategy) into service
wiring methods. without ensuring the configuration has completed all operational tests, been
The Mini8 Controller is intended for operation at safe low voltage levels, except the Relay commissioned and approved for service.
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INSTALLING THE MINI8 CONTROLLER COMMUNICATIONS INTERFACE COMMUNICATIONS - MODBUS
Various operational functions are indicated through the LEDs across the top of the unit.
MOUNTING THE UNIT Protocol is Modbus RTU, EIA422, EIA485 3-wire or 5-wire.
All controllers have a configuration port ‘CC’ and a field communication port ‘FC’ on the
This unit is intended to be mounted horizontally on a symmetrical DIN rail, 35 x 7.5 or 35 The Modbus network connection is two RJ45 sockets connected in parallel. This allows
communications module.
x 15, to the requirements of EN50022. connections to be daisy-chained from one unit to the next using category 5 patch
cables. The line terminator is required on the last unit in the chain.
Note: If the Run mode green LED (RN) is permanently ON, the unit is operating normally.
Notes:
RJ45 Pin Colour 3-wire 5-wire
1. The controller is for interior use only and must be mounted in a suitable enclosure.
8 Brown N/A RxA
2. A gap of at least 25mm should be allowed above and below the unit, for ventilation. CONFIGURATION PORT
For cable clearance, a gap of 25mm (31mm if protective cover fitted) should be allowed 7 Brown/White N/A RxB
The EIA232 configuration port (RJ-11 socket) is located to the right of the Power
at the front of the unit. connector. The Mini8 Controller is configured using iTools configuration software running 6 Green N/A Gnd Pin 8

* * See note 2 above Protective cover (for ET8) on a PC. 5

4
Blue/White
Blue
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Note: The unit will NOT control whilst in configuration mode.
3 Green/White Gnd Gnd Pin 1
9 Pin DF to PC Com port RJ11 Pin Function 2 Orange A TxA
- 6 (N/C) Appropriate cable is 1 Orange/White B TxB
3 (TX) 5 RX available from the Plug shroud to cable screen
108mm

2 (RX) 4 TX supplier, order code

5 (0V) 3 0V (Gnd) SubMin8/cable/config.
RJ45 COMMUNICATIONS TERMINATIONS
2 (N/C)
The communication line must be daisy-chained from unit to unit with the unit at each
1 Reserved end of the chain correctly terminated. A black Modbus terminator containing the
correct termination resistors is available from your supplier, order code
Note: The unit can also be configured to communicate via other protocols, as listed SubMin8/TERM/MODBUS/RJ45.
below, using the field network, dependent on the hardware fitted.
* 124mm 115mm
* Molding colour
- Black
COMMUNICATIONS - MODBUS/TCP
DIN RAIL MOUNTING Protocol is Modbus/TCP, 10 Base T on an EtherNet network.
MB120
1. Mount the DIN rail horizontally, using suitable bolts. The connector includes 2 LEDs, a Yellow LED showing communication activity and a
AN100
Green LED showing transmitted data. 8 Label
Note: The unit is NOT intended to be mounted in any other orientation.
RJ45 PIN FUNCTIONS RJ45 Colour Signal
2. Ensure that the DIN rail makes good electrical contact with the metal base of the 1 1 120Ω 5%
8 Brown N/A
panel.
7 Brown/White N/A 100Ω 5%
3. Hook the upper edge of the DIN rail clip on the instrument onto the top of the DIN Pin 8 Resistor
6 Green Rx- Network
rail
5 Blue/White N/A 8 120Ω 5%
4. Slowly and firmly, rock the unit downwards until the DIN rail Locking Mechanism
4 Blue N/A
springs into place. This is confirmed by an audible ‘Click’.
Pin 1 3 Green/White Rx+
The unit is now mounted to the DIN rail.
2 Orange Tx- Note:
1 Orange/White Tx+ The Baud rate defaults to 19200 but can be set during configuration using the iTools
Note: To remove the unit, carefully use a screwdriver to lever down the DIN rail
locking mechanism and lift the unit forward when released from the DIN rail. Plug shroud to cable screen configuration software.
THE ADDRESS SWITCH
Environmental Requirements Minimum Maximum This switch is situated at the bottom of the Comms slot. Switches 1 to 7 are used to THE ADDRESS SWITCH
configure the instrument unit ident parameter. Switch 8 is used for DHCP (Dynamic This switch is situated below the Comms connector.
Temperature 0°C 55°C
Address) enabling.
Humidity (Relative – RH) 5% RH 95% RH  Each unit must have a unique address on the Modbus network.
SW OFF ON
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Altitude 2000m 8 DHCP disabled DHCP enabled Note:

7 N/A Address 64 If address 0 is set the unit will take the address and Parity settings from the configuration
6 N/A Address 32 of the instrument.
PROTECTIVE COVER 5 N/A Address 16
When ET8 modules are fitted, also fit the clear protective cover to enhance thermal 4 N/A Address 8
stability. The figure below shows the cover in place. The cover can be mounted SW OFF ON
3 N/A Address 4
either way up. 8 3-wire 5-wire 
2 N/A Address 2

ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 N/A Address 1 7 No parity Parity
OFF ↔ ON
6 Even Odd
Note:

Supports address
5 N/A Address 16
Use iTools to configure the address when the switches are set 0 and the unit identifier
4 N/A Address 8

1 to 31
parameter is set to ‘Instr’.
3 N/A Address 4
ALLOCATION OF ADDRESSES 2 N/A Address 2
DHCP is where the instrument (IP host) will ask a DHCP server to provide it with an IP 1 N/A Address 1
Address. Typically, this happens at start-up, but can be repeated during operation. OFF ↔ ON
DHCP includes the concept of assigned values that will ‘expire’.
Note: If you are using ET8 modules, ensure that the firmware is at version 3.01 or A DHCP server is required that can respond to the request. The DHCP server will need to Firmware upgrades require all switches to be on. This applies to all protocols.
higher. be configured to correctly respond to the request. This configuration depends on the
local company network policy.

COMMUNICATIONS - DEVICENET® COMMUNICATIONS - ETHERNET/IP COMMUNICATIONS - PROFIBUS TM

This instrument supports DeviceNet, and Enhanced DeviceNet Protocols. A gateway communications option card is installed in the Mini8 controller to implement
Protocol is Profibus DP. There are two Profibus communications board options
the EtherNet/IP server (Adapter).
available.
Pin Legend Function EtherNet/IP
DeviceNet uses a 5-way screw  3-wire EIA485 connection via a 9 Pin D-type connector. Intended for installations
terminal connector with 5.08mm 5 V+ V+ module
using standard Profibus cables.
pitch. The mating connector is 4 CH CAN HIGH RN LED Function CC LED Function
supplied to aid user wiring. RN CC Note: Profibus cabling must make provision for line terminators.
3 DR DRAIN Green Run mode Green Configuration comms
2 CL CAN LOW activity (EIA232)  3-wire EIA485 connection via 2 RJ45 sockets.
1 V- V-
MOD LED Module Status RJ45 Pin 9 PIN D-Type Signal Function
Enhanced DeviceNet uses an M12, OFF No power
Pin Legend Function - 1 Shield Shield (Gnd)
five-pin ‘Micro-Connect’ connector. CC
5 CAN_L CAN LOW Flashing green Standby / not configured - 2 N/A N/A
Screened DeviceNet specified 2 1
4 CAN_H CAN HIGH Steady green On line / operating correctly 1 3 RxD/TxD-P (A) Receive/Transmit Data ‘P’
cable should be used for field
wiring. 5 NET MOD Flashing red Minor recoverable fault detected
3 V- V- - 4 N/A N/A
Steady red Non-recoverable fault detected
3 4 2 V+ V+ 3 5 DGnd Data Ground
Flashing green and red Power up testing
1 DR DRAIN 6 6 VP Voltage Plus
Terminators
NET LED Network Status 7 7 N/A N/A
DeviceNet®/Enhanced DeviceNet® RJ45 FC OFF Not on line 2 8 RxD/TxD-N (B) Receive/Transmit Data ‘N’
The DeviceNet® specification states that the bus terminators (121Ω) must not be
included as any part of a master or slave. Flashing green On line but no connection 8 9 N/A N/A
Steady green On line / operating correctly
Note: Terminators are not supplied but must be used where required. RJ45 Communication Terminators
Flashing red Connection timeout
Steady red Duplicate IP address The communication line must daisy-chained from unit to unit with the device at each
POWER end of the chain correctly terminated. For RJ45 units a (grey) Profibus terminator
ON Flashing green and red Initialisation
The bus is powered by the network at approximately 100mA. containing the correct termination resistors is available from your supplier, order code
8 SubMin8/TERM/PROFIBUS/RJ45.
ADDRESS CONFIGURATION Feature Switch
Each unit must have a unique network address, configured as shown below. The Switches 1 to 8 OFF Normal working Communications port Terminations should be included in
comms. module automatically restarts after the address has been edited. Switches 1 to 8 ON Boot mode ON ‘FC’ the cabling as follows:
1 Switches 1 to 7 OFF DHCP ON This is the same as
Note: iTools can be used to configure the address when the switches are set to ‘off’. R1 R2 R3
Switch 8 ON Modbus/TCP above.
390Ω 220Ω 390Ω
SW OFF DeviceNet Baud Rate
125K 250K 500K 
8 Baud rate Baud rate OFF OFF ON 6 3 8 5
COMMUNICATIONS - ETHERCAT
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

7 Baud rate Baud rate OFF ON OFF D-Type connector Pin

OP LED Run Status CC LED Configuration
6 - Address 32
EtherCAT Steady green Run mode Port Status
5 - Address 16 For D-type termination, 390Ω resistors should be wired across pins 3 and 6 and pins 5
module Flashing EIA232 and 8 and a 220Ω resistor between pins 3 and 8.
Off Not running
4 - Address 8 green configuration port
3 - Address 4 OP CC Flashing Standby activity BAUD RATE
green Off Configuration port
2 - Address 2 The Baud rate is set by the Profibus master via the network.
Note: For EtherCAT the RN LED inactive
1 - Address 1
OFF ↔ ON is replaced by OP. On Not applicable ADDRESS CONFIGURATION
CC Set using the DIP switch located below the Comms connector. Each unit must have a
The Enhanced DeviceNet® version uses 2 BCD rotary switches. RUN LED EtherCAT Slave Run Status unique address on the Profibus network.
SW Enhanced DeviceNet Off Initialization Notes:
0 to 9 MSD First digit of address RUN ERR Flashing green Pre-operational 1. Switch position 8 is not used, and address 0 is invalid.
0 to 9 LSD Second digit of address Single flash green Safe operational 2. If all switch elements are set ‘Off’, the Profibus address will be set using iTools.
For example, an address of 13 would be configured by Steady green Operational Otherwise, the address set at the switch overrides any address set in iTools
setting the MSD to 1 and LSD to 3. Flickering green Boot mode
RJ45 IN Bootstrap state
Note: Any address between 64 and 99 is ignored. The address must be configured Or clone download is in progress SW OFF ON 
using iTools. 8 N/A N/A
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

ERR LED Status - 7 N/A Address 64

BAUD RATE Off Normal operation 6 N/A Address 32
RJ45 OUT
Supports address

All units must be set to the same Baud rate and must be restarted after the Baud rate is Steady red No communications 5 N/A Address 16
1 to 127

edited. For DeviceNet this is configured using the DIP switch as shown above. Double flash red Communications with master lost 4 N/A Address 8
BC D Single flash red EtherCAT comms has changed the
For the Enhanced DeviceNet version a BCD rotary switch 9
A E
F 3 N/A Address 4
8 0 EtherCAT state autonomously
is used, as below. Only the indicated positions should be 7
65 3 2
1 X10 2 N/A Address 2
used.
4 Blinking red Mini8 controller and EtherCAT master
BCD configuration do not match 1 N/A Address 1
9
A E
F OFF ↔ ON
Note: Select the ‘O/R’ position to configure the baud rate 8
7
0
1 X1
using iTools. 65 3 2
4 Feature Switch (HEX) EtherCAT slaves can be
Valid address range 1 to FE (254). daisy chained using 2 x
DEV ID RJ45 connectors.
The example shows an address of A6
Note: Select the ‘Prog’ position to enable firmware upgrades. The instrument may need (166). Switches or hubs should
a re-start. A setting of FF (255) is reserved for be EtherCAT compatible.
boot mode.