Technical Manual

3110 & 3120

8-Channel
100Ω RTD Input Cards
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................ 4
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................... 5
FAILURE RATES IN ACCORDANCE TO IEC 61508 ............................... 7
CABLING.................................................................................................... 7
3-Wire RTD Selection............................................................................... 8
4-Wire RTD Selection............................................................................... 9
REDUNDANT I/O CARDS PLACEMENT ................................................ 13
3000 Series System with I/O Cards.............................................................. 13
3100 Series System with I/O Cards.............................................................. 13
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION ............................................................. 14
PLD Upgrade ............................................................................................... 14
NetArrays Configuration ............................................................................... 16
Redundant Card ID ................................................................................ 16
Type ....................................................................................................... 17
Float Cal High Input ............................................................................... 17
Float Cal Low Input ................................................................................ 17
Float Board Temp .................................................................................. 17
Integer Card Revision............................................................................. 17
Integer Cal Date ..................................................................................... 17
Integer Cal Serial Number ...................................................................... 17
Integer Error Detection ........................................................................... 17
Integer Channel Error Status .................................................................. 19
Channel ................................................................................................. 19
I/O Tag ................................................................................................... 19
Filter ....................................................................................................... 19
Threshold ............................................................................................... 19
Comment ............................................................................................... 20
COMPLIANCE WITH CE MARK ............................................................. 21
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS .......................................................... 23
REFERENCED COMPANIES .................................................................. 24
DEFINITIONS............................................................................................24

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Introduction

The 3110 and 3120 8-Channel RTD cards can measure temperatures with either eight 3-wire
connected resistance temperature detectors or four 4-wire connected resistance temperature
detectors (RTD). The analog input card provides isolation between the channels and the RTP
system. The RTDs share a common power supply for the precision excitation current sources.
Analog to digital conversion is performed by a 16-bit switched capacitor successive
approximation A/D converter. A precision voltage source provides self-test function for the card’s
amplifiers and A/D converter and can be used to verify accuracy in user application logic. The
card also includes an onboard temperature sensor which automatically compensates the
temperature measurement for higher accuracy. No field adjustments are necessary after the
initial factory setup.
I/O bus checking diagnostics, card address tests, and configuration tests are performed each
time the controller accesses the card. All data and control transfers are performed twice, once
using the actual data and then using the inverted data. Both versions of the data are compared
to verify that all I/O bus data bits are functioning properly. The configuration code from the card is
compared to the I/O configuration to check that the correct card is installed in the rack. I/O Bus
slot address and control signal contention tests also are performed. Any fault detected sets
status bits in an error detection variable returned to the user application program.
An onboard temperature sensor provides a card temperature reading which can be used to verify
the air flow around the card.

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An indicator LED, located near the top of the front panel, indicates the overall health status of the
card. If this LED is on, the card is functioning normally; if it is off, the card is offline. If this LED is
on, but the card is shown in red on the NetArrays IOC screen and cannot be enabled, indicates
an error in the cards calibration data.
The 8-Channel RTD card provides a DC-to-DC converter that supplies power to the eight
excitation-current sources. Dual and triple redundant configurations can be implemented by
adding one or two additional cards and cable sets. Up to three Analog Input cards may be
connected to the RTDs in parallel using the same 3099/34-000 Termination Module. The
3099/31-100 Single Termination Module can be used when redundancy is not required.
Each of the channels contain configuration jumper blocks (JP200 through JP203) for selecting
either a 3-Wire RTD connection or a 4-Wire RTD connection. Up to eight 3-Wire RTD’s or four 4-
Wire RTD’s can be connected.

For long term accuracy, the calibration channels should be monitored to the desired accuracy
tolerance.

The 3110 cards scans at 1000 samples per second with a -3dB @ 2KHz double pole filter. The
3120 card scans at 43 samples per second with a -6dB @ 9 Hz double pole filter.

Specifications
Module Safety Integrity Level: Non-interfering with safety rated modules.
Card Address: Determined by the slot of the controller backplane
Number of channels: 8 (3-wire configuration) or 4 (4-wire configuration)
Isolation: 500 V Channel to RTP BUS
Type of protection: Digital isolators (magnetic)
Input Signal Range: 0 to 160 mV
RTD Type and Range: 100  Platinum
–200 °C to +850 °C
18.52 to 390.48 
RTD Linearization: Internal (ITS-90: Alpha = 0.00385) or user supplied
RTD Excitation Current:
3-Wire Two 400 A ± 1½% current sources connected to Sense+
and Sense –
4-Wire One 400 A ± 1½% current source on an Excitation Source
Maximum permanent allowed
Voltage (no damage): 6 Volts
Reading under overload condition: Reported in error status word.
Common Points between Channels: All channels common to excitation return
Normal Mode Rejection: 3110: 0 dB at 60 Hz
3120: -39 dB at 60 Hz
Type of Input: Single Ended
Conversion method: Successive approximation
Guard Band: 160mV to 161.618mV

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Sample Repetition Rate: 3110: 1 millisecond (1000 scans per second)
3120: 23 milliseconds (43 scans per second)
Sample Duration & Settling Time: 3110: 17.7 microseconds
3120: 1.3 milliseconds
Input Filter characterization:
3110
Order: First Order
Transition: -3 dB at 2 kHz
3120
Order: Second Order
Transition: -6 dB at 9 Hz
Multiplexer Type: Solid state multiplexer
Full Scale Value: 160 mV
Analog input error:
Maximum error at 25 °C: ±0.085% of Full Scale Value (±136 µV)
Temperature Coefficient: ±0.0068% of Full Scale Value/ ºC (±10.9 µV/ ºC)
Maximum error (0 to 55 °C): ±0.289 % of Full Scale Value (±462 µV)
Non-Linearity: ±0.025% of Full Scale Value
Repeatability: ±0.085% of Full Scale Value at fixed temperature
Monotonicity with no missing codes: Yes
Note: To insure the stated Analog I/O specifications, you need five
minutes of warm-up time in a stable temperature
environment. In addition, the inputs may not meet the full-
scale accuracy specification at the upper and lower ends of
the extended operating range:
• -20 to 0 °C (-4 to 32 °F)
• 55 to 60 °C (131 to 140 °F)
Resolution: 16 Bits
Value of LSB: 0.0133 , 5.3205 µV
Input Source Impedance: Maximum 1 k including cables to meet specifications
Power Requirements: +5 VDC @ 300 mA
+24 VDC @ 250 mA
Termination Module Connectors: 37 pin D-Sub connector for use with the 3058/00 Analog
Cables. These cables have a diameter of 0.5 inches (1.27
centimeters) with a minimum bend radius of 4.6 inches
(11.69 centimeters).
Field Wiring Mating Connector: AMP (Tyco) 205209-2 37- Pin D-Sub Connector, Female
Termination Module: All Termination Modules are 4.38 inches (11.1 centimeters)
in height and have 3.75 inches (9.5 centimeters) of depth.
The width for each termination module and the compatible
field wiring size is tabulated as following:
Width Width Minimum Maximum
Model # Description
(") (cm) AWG AWG
Single Termination Module - 8 channel
3099/31-100 2.27 5.8 30 12
voltage input
3099/34-000 Triple RTD Termination Module 4.37 11.1 26 16
Module dimension values are ± 0.05 inches or ± 0.127 centimeters!

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Effect of Incorrect Field Wiring: Incorrect temperature readings.

Failure Rates in Accordance to IEC 61508

The 3110 and 3120 RTD input cards cannot be used for safety-critical functions. The module is
non-interfering with other safety-critical modules and therefore can be used for non-safety related
functions.

Cabling
Adhere to the specified insulation strip length of 0.26 inches (6.5 mm) when you connect field
wiring to the terminal modules; excessive insulation strip lengths causes an electrical hazard. Do
not exceed the specified torque when you secure the wires into the terminal module; maximum
torque is 2.2 inch-pounds (0.25 N-m).

Standard length for 3058/00 and 3058/FL cable is 5 feet.

You must disable (offline) an I/O card before you can hot-swap it. After you replace an I/O card,
you must enable it to return it to operation. It must be also disabled (offline), if making online
changes and removing it from a redundant configuration. While NetArrays is operating in Debug
mode, use the I/O Configuration Form to disable or enable I/O cards. To hot swap an I/O card,
first display the card’s icon in the I/O Configuration Form. If the I/O card’s icon is red, you can
remove it. If the I/O card’s icon is yellow or green, select the icon and disable it before you
remove the card. After you replace the I/O card, select the card’s icon and re-enable it. The
color of the icon changes to green to indicate the card is online.

Warning! Dangerous high voltages may be present at the cards’ terminal blocks during
normal operation. When you service these cards, avoid contact with exposed voltages

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 on the card while you connect the field cabling. The field cabling terminal block
connectors also may have high voltages when disconnected from the card.

Warning! Never remove the card from the chassis with the termination cables
connected and the field power applied. Always disconnect the field power and cables
before removing the card from the chassis. Always insert the card into the chassis with
the cables and field power disconnected.

3-Wire RTD Selection

Jumpers JP200 through JP203 on the card select the RTD wiring type for channels 0 through 7,
respectively. Position these jumper plugs on the card as following:

Pin Signal
1 Top Channel 0 Sense+
1 Middle Channel 0 Sense-
1 Bottom Channel 0 Excitation Return
2 Top Channel 1 Sense+
2 Middle Channel 1 Sense-
2 Bottom Channel 1 Excitation Return
3 Top Channel 2 Sense+
3 Middle Channel 2 Sense-
R 400 A 3 Bottom Channel 2 Excitation Return
T 4 Top Channel 3 Sense+
400 A
D 4 Middle Channel 3 Sense-
4 Bottom Channel 3 Excitation Return
5 Top Channel 4 Sense+
800 A 5 Middle Channel 4 Sense-
5 Bottom Channel 4 Excitation Return
6 Top Channel 5 Sense+
6 Middle Channel 5 Sense-
6 Bottom Channel 5 Excitation Return
7 Top Channel 6 Sense+
7 Middle Channel 6 Sense-
7 Bottom Channel 6 Excitation Return
8 Top Channel 7 Sense+
8 Middle Channel 7 Sense-
8 Bottom Channel 7 Excitation Return
9 Top No Connection
9 Middle No Connection
9 Bottom No Connection

Figure 1: Field connections on the 3099/31-100 or 3099/34-000 Termination Modules shown

with 3-Wire RTD example.

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4-Wire RTD Selection

Jumpers JP200 through JP203 on the card select the RTD wiring type for channels 0 through 7,
respectively. The odd numbered channels are not used, therefore only up to four 4-Wire RTD’s
can be configured (Channels 0, 2, 4 and 6). Position these jumper plugs on the card as following:

Pin Signal
1 Top Channel 0 Sense+
1 Middle Channel 0 Sense-
1 Bottom Channel 0 Excitation Return
2 Top Channel 0 Excitation Source
2 Middle No Connection
2 Bottom No Connection
3 Top Channel 2 Sense+
3 Middle Channel 2 Sense-
3 Bottom Channel 2 Excitation Return
4 Top Channel 2 Excitation Source
4 Middle No Connection
4 Bottom No Connection
R 5 Top Channel 4 Sense+
T 5 Middle Channel 4 Sense-
D 5 Bottom Channel 4 Excitation Return
6 Top Channel 4 Excitation Source
400 A
6 Middle No Connection
6 Bottom No Connection
7 Top Channel 6 Sense+
Load
7 Middle Channel 6 Sense-
7 Bottom Channel 6 Excitation Return
8 Top Channel 6 Excitation Source
8 Middle No Connection
8 Bottom No Connection
9 Top No Connection
9 Middle No Connection
9 Bottom No Connection

Figure 2: Field connections on the 3099/31-100 or 3099/34-000 Termination Modules shown

with 4-Wire RTD example.

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 USER INTERFACE CONNECTION
3058/FL WIRE 37-PIN SIGNAL
WIRE COLOR CONNECTOR
GROUP PIN
Group 1 SHIELD 36 CH 0(S)
RED 17 CH 0+
BLACK 35 CH 0-
Group 2 SHIELD 16 CH 1(S)
RED 34 CH 1+
BLACK 15 CH 1-
Group 3 SHIELD 33 CH 2(S)
RED 14 CH 2+
BLACK 32 CH 2-
Group 4 SHIELD 13 CH 3(S)
RED 31 CH 3+
BLACK 12 CH 3-
Group 5 SHIELD 30 CH 4(S)
RED 11 CH 4+
BLACK 29 CH 4-
Group 6 SHIELD 10 CH 5(S)
RED 28 CH 5+
BLACK 9 CH 5-
Group 7 SHIELD 27 CH 6(S)
RED 8 CH 6+
BLACK 26 CH 6-
Group 8 SHIELD 7 CH 7(S)
RED 25 CH 7+
BLACK 6 CH 7-
Group 9 SHIELD 4 No Connection
RED 22 No Connection
BLACK 3 No Connection
Cable White 1 Cable Detect
Detect White 19 Cable Detect
Figure 3: User Interface Connections for 3110 & 3120 Cards with 3058/FL cable.
NOTE: Cable detect is activated by connecting Pin 1 to Pin 19.

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3-Wire RTD Selection

User Interface Connections

Pin Signal
1 CABLE DETECT
2 Not Used
3 Not Used
4 Not Used
5 Not Used
6 CH-7 Sense -
7 CH-7 Return
8 CH-6 Sense +
9 CH-5 Sense-
10 CH-5 Return
11 CH-4 Sense +
12 CH-3 Sense -
13 CH-3 Return
14 CH-2 Sense +
15 CH-1 Sense -
400 µA 16 CH-1 Return
17 CH-0 Sense +
18 Not Used
19 CABLE DETECT
20 Not Used
21 Not Used
22 Not Used
23 Not Used
R 24 Not Used
25 CH-7 Sense +
T
26 CH-6 Sense -
D
27 CH-6 Return
28 CH-5 Sense +
29 CH-4 Sense -
400 µA 30 CH-4Return
31 CH-3 Sense +
31 CH-2 Sense -
33 CH-2 Retrun
34 CH-1 Sense +
800 µA 35 CH-0 Sense -
36 CH-0 Return
37 Not Used

Figure 4: User Interface Connections for 3110 & 3120 Cards with user fabricated cable.
NOTE: Cable detect is activated by connecting Pin 1 to Pin 19.

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4-Wire RTD Selection

User Interface Connections

Pin Signal
1 CABLE DETECT
2 Not Used
3 Not Used
4 Not Used
5 Not Used
6 CH-7 Sense -
7 CH-7 Return
8 CH-6 Sense +
9 CH-5 Sense-
10 CH-5 Return
11 CH-4 Sense +
12 CH-3 Sense -
13 CH-3 Return
14 CH-2 Sense +
15 CH-1 Sense -
16 CH-1 Return
17 CH-0 Sense +
18 Not Used
19 CABLE DETECT
20 Not Used
21 Not Used
400 µA
22 Not Used
23 Not Used
R 24 Not Used
25 CH-7 Sense +
T
26 CH-6 Sense -
D
27 CH-6 Return
28 CH-5 Sense +
29 CH-4 Sense -
30 CH-4Return
31 CH-3 Sense +
31 CH-2 Sense -
33 CH-2 Retrun
34 CH-1 Sense +
400 µA 35 CH-0 Sense -
36 CH-0 Return
37 Not Used

Figure 5: User Interface Connections for 3110 & 3120 Cards with user fabricated cable.
NOTE: Cable detect is activated by connecting Pin 1 to Pin 19.

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 Redundant I/O Cards Placement
3000 Series System with I/O Cards
Redundant I/O cards may be located in any chassis; there are no restrictions.

3100 Series System with I/O Cards

Redundant I/O cards in non-safety 3100 systems have the following chassis placement
restrictions. All Redundant I/O Cards may be located in the same chassis or in a single other
redundant chassis.
There can be multiple pairs of redundant chassis, but all redundant I/O cards must stay within the
same chassis pair as the other cards in the chassis pair.

This is an example of a good redundant configuration. All Redundant I/O cards are within two
chassis only:
Rack0 Slot0 is redundant with Rack0 Slot1 (OK-Redundant cards in same Rack)
Rack0 Slot2 is redundant with Rack1 Slot5 (OK-Redundant cards in one Rack and second Rack)
Rack0 Slot3 is redundant with Rack1 Slot10 (OK-Redundant cards in one Rack and second Rack)

This is an example of a bad redundant configuration. The redundant cards are distributed over
three chassis:
Rack0 Slot0 is redundant with Rack0 Slot1 (OK-Redundant cards in same Rack)
Rack0 Slot2 is redundant with Rack1 Slot5 (OK-Redundant cards in one Rack and second Rack)
Rack0 Slot3 is redundant with Rack2 Slot5 (Not OK-Redundant cards in one Rack and third Rack)

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Software Configuration
PLD Upgrade
To update card’s PLD firmware follow this procedure:
1. Turn the power ON at all chassis within the target node.
2. From Windows StartPrograms menu, launch the RTP Netsuite/RTPNC utility.
3. Select the Node with the I/O cards to be updated.
4. Select FILE/Download File and navigate to the Program pldprog.pgm. Use the FILE
TYPE/pgm option. CLICK/OPEN button to initiate downloading the file. When prompted
for PASSWORD enter “rtp” (or the correct node password).
5. Select FILE/Download File and Select CID_0100.PLD (for 3110) or CID_0101.PLD
(for 3120). Use the FILE TYPE/pld option. CLICK/OPEN button to initiate downloading
the file. When prompted for PASSWORD enter “rtp” (or the correct node password).
6. In RTP NetArrays Select Status for the Node, and observe that the pldprog.pgm file
and the CID_0100.PLD (for 3110) or CID_0101.PLD (for 3120) file were received as
shown in Status Window 1.
7. Turn the power OFF and then back ON at all chassis within the target node.
8. The program pldprog.pgm downloaded will start and automatically update all of the
applicable cards’ PLDs. All non-distributed I/O cards should have their status LEDs ON.
9. In NetArrays Select Status for the Node, observe that the update has started as shown
in Status Window 1.
10. The Status Window will show all cards marked to be updated. Ensure that all applicable
cards in the Node are identified for updating.
11. Depending on the speed of the node, it will take several minutes for the process to
complete. When finished, the Status Window will show as shown in Status Window 2.
12. The cards being updated are processed at different times. Ensure that all cards identified
for updating have been processed before proceeding.
13. It is possible that cards of a type not being updated will report an error. This is of no
concern.
14. After the PLD update process is complete, all applicable cards in the Node will have their
PLDs updated.
15. Turn the power OFF and then back ON at all chassis within the target node. After the
power cycle, the 2 files downloaded will automatically be deleted, and the normal node
program will be active. The cards’ Integer Card Revision variables will show the revision
of the PLD downloaded.

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Status Window 1

Status Window 2

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NetArrays Configuration
The 3110 RTD card provides eight differential 3-wire or 4-wire resistive temperature device input
points. The channel input data can be accessed as either a floating-point engineering units
temperature value (Float Variable). Calibration inputs are available for A/D converter testing.
NetArrays also returns an error detection status word for the card.

This card provides an input signal range of 160 mV ( 32439 counts). RTD type selection is
provided for voltage-to-temperature conversion of the channel inputs. Input filter parameters are
provided signal conditioning.

NOTE: Card properties for the 3110 and 3120 cards are the same.

Card Properties
Redundant Card ID
If the inputs of two or three of these cards are connected in a parallel redundant input
configuration, a unique Redundant Card ID must be assigned to the cards to identify them as
being part of the same parallel redundant group. RTD input cards are considered to be
connected in a parallel redundant input configuration if a single RTD is connected to channel 0 of
each card, another output device is connected to channel 1 of each card, and so on for every
configured channel on the cards. Assigning them to a redundant group determines which card is
providing the excitation current.

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The Redundant Card ID number assigned to one group must not be assigned to any other group
of parallel redundant cards. If the RTD card's inputs are not connected in a parallel redundant
configuration, the Redundant Card ID must be 0.

When configured redundantly only one RTD at a time will provide valid data, while the redundant
cards will have the data invalid bit set true of the Integer Error Detection Word, and will appear
yellow in the IOC.

Type
Choose either 100-Ohm Platinum or None. Select RTD type of 100-ohm Platinum for this
property to return channel inputs in units of Degrees Celsius. The voltage-to-temperature
conversion is automatically performed in accordance to ITS-90. If “None” is selected, the input
returned for the channel is a resistance in ohms.

RTD Type Temperature Range

100 Platinum 200 to +850 degrees C

Float Cal High Input

The Cal High Input is a floating-point voltage equal to 0.144 volts (±1.4mV). It is derived from the
fixed calibration voltage source on the card. This input can be used to test the card’s calibration
and performance. NetArrays assigns a default Tag to this variable when the card is added to the
I/O configuration.

Float Cal Low Input

The Cal Low Input is a floating-point voltage equal to 0.0 volts (±0.0006V). It is derived from a
ground on the card. This input can be used to test the card’s calibration and performance.
NetArrays assigns a default Tag to this variable when the card is added to the I/O configuration.

Float Board Temp

The Board Temp is a floating-point value, which equals to the operating temperature in Degrees
Celsius as measured by an on-board sensor. User applications can implement customized limits
for alarms and annunciations by examining the value of this variable. NetArrays assigns a default
Tag to this variable when the card is added to the I/O configuration. Reassign this Tag as
required to access this board temperature in the project program.

Integer Card Revision

The card revision is an integer value, which equals to the revision number of the PLD code.
NetArrays assigns a default Tag to this variable when the card is added to the I/O configuration.
Reassign this Tag as required to access this card revision in the project program.

Integer Cal Date

This is an encoded date when the card was calibrated in the format YYDDD where YY is
the last 2 digits of the year and DDD is the day within the year.

Integer Cal Serial Number

This is a serial number recorded when the card was calibrated.

Integer Error Detection

The Error Detection input is an Int Variable that can be used to detect an I/O card failure.
NetArrays assigns a default Tag to this variable when the card is added to the I/O configuration.

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A Card Timeout Error (Bit 0) will set the Error Latch bit (Bit14), which will remain set until this bit is
cleared to zero by an operator. While the Error Latch is set, the card will be offline and the target
node will not attempt to communicate with it. Note that most cards do not use all the status bits
shown. Any unused bits will always equal zero.

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
ERR DATA DATA CARD CARD CBL CAL CAL CH TIME
LTCH ERR INV ID ERR ERR HIGH LOW FAIL OUT

Bit 14 Card Error Latch

This status bit indicates that a Card Timeout Error occurred on the I/O card, and that it
has been taken offline. The card will not be initialized or placed online until this bit is
cleared in the project program or operator intervention.
If this bit is set, it must be cleared to return the card to operation. The correct way to
clear this bit is to select the card’s icon in the I/O configuration Form while NetArrays is
operating in Debug mode and answer “Yes” to the Enable prompt. See I/O Card Status
and Control. (It is also possible to change the value of this variable by forcing an Integer
Bit Variable object, with Bit 14 selected in the object's properties, to zero. Do not clear
the entire Error Detection Integer Variable to zero.)

Bit 9 Backplane Bus Data Error

This status bit indicates that a data error was detected in a data or command transfer to
or from an I/O card.
Bit 8 Data Invalid
This status bit indicates that the I/O card is not ready to send valid data.
Bit 7 Card ID Does Not Match I/O Configuration
This bit indicates that the ID code read from the I/O card does not match the card type
specified in the NetArrays I/O configuration.
Bit 6 Card Specific Error
This bit indicates an error in the Power that is supplied via backplane (BPEXTV). It could
indicate that the 24 VDC is not generated or supplied externally to the backplane. It
could also indicate a DC-to-DC converter failure, which is on the card.
Bit 5 Cable Detect Error
This bit indicates that one or more of the cables are not connected to the I/O card or
between the I/O card and the termination block.
Bit 3 Cal High
This bit indicates that calibrated voltage sources Float Cal High 00 or Float Cal High 01
are outside tolerance.
Bit 2 Cal Low
This bit indicates that ground voltages Float Cal Low 00 or Float Cal Low 01 are outside
tolerance.
Bit 1 Channel Failure
This bit indicates that the card has a failure on one or more of its channels. Examine the
channel specific error status word to isolate the failed channel(s).
Bit 0 Card Timeout Error
This bit indicates that there was no response from the I/O card. The card is not returning
a ready test signal, is offline, or has been removed from the chassis. This bit sets the
Card Error Latch (Bit 14).

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Integer Channel Error Status
The Channel Error Status is an Int Variable that returns fault indications for channels 0 through 7.
A failure consists of an out-of-range (160 mV). A 1 indicates an out-of-range is detected on the
channel. NetArrays assigns a default Tag to this variable when the card is added to the I/O
configuration.

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Ch 7 Ch 6 Ch 5 Ch 4 Ch 3 Ch 2 Ch 1 Ch 0
Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault

I/O Channel Properties

Channel
Each input channel can be enabled (Float), or disabled (Disabled). You can disable any unused
channel to avoid scanning unconnected inputs.

I/O Tag
The voltage or temperature measurements of the RTD inputs are assigned to a Floating-point
variable. The card property Type determines if the channel is reported in Volts or Degrees
Celsius. NetArrays assigns a default Tag to this variable when the card is added to the I/O
configuration.
Note! All unused un-terminated I/O points must be disabled in IO Configuration.

Filter
If required, a triple-cascaded recursive filter is available for each channel. A filter weight must be
assigned to enable the filter for the channel. Enter a weight factor of 10 through 2000. The
filtering effect increases as the weight value increases. The filtering for each cascade can be
expressed as:

Where: Xn is the input to the filter

Yn is the output from the filter
Yn-1 is a weighted portion of the previous output

Selecting a filter parameter of “None” disables recursive filtering of the channel’s input.

Threshold
This is the value which the filter will reset to the input value. The units are in mV.

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Comment
Enter up to 255 characters for comments associated with the corresponding tag. The comments
are informational only and are not required by any RTP NetSuite application.

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Compliance with CE Mark
This section describes how to install and operate RTP equipment for use in the European Union
(EU) to comply with the requirements of the CE Mark and its referenced standards. The
procedures in this section apply also to other environments where provisions of the EU’s EMC
and Low Voltage Directives are either required or desirable.
RTP Corporation has successfully tested and reviewed its products to the stringent requirements
of the European Union’s EMC Directives (2004/108/EC) and Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC).
In order for the equipment to meet the requirements of these directives, the equipment
must be installed and operated in accordance with these instructions.
These tests and reviews are in accordance to EN 61131-2:2007 as listed in the next section.
Information on the tests performed and the standards involved is available from RTP Corporation.
To comply with the requirements of the CE Mark and its referenced standards, the system
integrator, installer, and end user must store, integrate, install, and operate this equipment in
accordance with the following guidelines.
1. Compliance with all product specific instructions (including but not limited to storage
instructions, installation instructions, operating instructions, maintenance instructions,
disposal instructions, and specifications) is required.
2. RTP equipment is rated for use in Installation Category (Overvoltage Category) II and
Pollution Degree 2 environments in accordance with standard IEC 664.
3. To assure that an Operator is not exposed to electrical hazards, all equipment capable of
electrical hazards must be housed in a grounded enclosure (equipment cabinet/rack) that
limits access to the equipment only to Service Personnel. Limited access may include
enclosure doors and side panels, which are locked or require a tool to open. To assure
compliance with the EMC requirements, the equipment must be housed in an enclosure
(equipment cabinet/rack) that provides EMC shielding. Compliance testing was
performed in a shielded equipment rack provided by Hoffman Concept® Wall Mounted
Enclosure model number CSD242420. To assure compliance, the equipment must be
installed in this style cabinet, or one with similar or greater RF attenuation characteristics.
The cabinet should be outfitted with continuous copper finger gasketing and copper foil
along all seams and joints.
4. The Service Personnel must be trained to operate the equipment and must be aware of
the potential of electrical hazards of the equipment and of the field I/O signals connected
to the equipment.
5. Hazardous voltage warning labels must be applied to the enclosure doors adjacent to the
locking mechanisms to warn the Service Personnel that hazardous voltages are
contained within the enclosure, if modules carrying 120 V and above are used.
6. Hazardous voltage warning labels also must be applied to the termination modules
(which carry 120 V and above), adjacent to the external connectors, to warn the Service
Personnel that hazardous voltages are present at the module's terminal blocks.
7. To assure compliance with the EMC requirements, the equipment must have all
communications, power, and field signal cabling exiting the enclosure enclosed in metal
conduits or shielded wireways. These conduits must provide EMI/RFI shielding and must
be terminated at the enclosure shell. There must be no uncovered openings in the
cabinet. Connections between the cabinet and conduit must be made with conduit
connectors making good (low impedance) electrical contact to the enclosure. Input
mains power to the enclosure and mains power fed to switching digital output I/O cards
and modules must be filtered by AC mains filters with attenuation characteristics of

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 Corcom VR series filters or with similar filters with equal or greater attenuation
characteristics.
8. DC input mains power to the enclosure and mains power must be filtered by a DC mains
filters with attenuation characteristics of Corcom 6EH1 series filters or with similar filters
with equal or greater attenuation characteristics.
9. Insulation strip length of 0.26 inches (6.5 mm) is required on all field wirings to the I/O
card termination modules.
10. The disposal of any electronic products must be in accordance with local regulations (e.g.
Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste electrical
and electronic equipment). Some RTP Corporation products contain materials that may
be detrimental to the environment. These materials may include, but are not limited to
lead (in solder) and lithium (in batteries).
11. Prior to storage or shipping, the equipment must be packaged in accordance with the
following guidelines:
● Inventory all items and inspect all components for damage.
● Verify that all fasteners are properly tightened and that the chassis I/O module
retaining bar is properly installed.
● Wrap the chassis assembly in plastic bubble wrap.
● Select a suitable shipping box that provides at least 1½ inches of space between the
equipment and all sides of the box. This space shall be tightly packed with packing
peanuts or bubble wrap to protect the equipment during storage or shipping.
● Close and secure the box with suitable packing tape.
● Do not stack boxes more than three high. Store the boxes in a protected, dry
environment. Do not expose the boxes to rain or environmental conditions beyond
the ranges specified for the equipment in this document.

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Environmental Conditions
The modules are rated for the following environmental conditions:

Specification Type Recommended Range Test Specification

IEC 60068-2-30, Db
Operating Temperature -20 ºC to 60 ºC
RTP Type Testing
Operating Temperature Change 10 ºC/minute IEC 60068-2-14 Test Nb
Operating Humidity 10% to 95% non-condensing IEC 60068-2-30, Db
IEC 60068-2-1 Tests Ab, Ad
Storage Temperature -40 ºC to 85 ºC IEC 60068-2-2 Tests Bb, Bd
RTP Type Testing
Storage Temperature Change 10 ºC/minute IEC 60068-2-14 Test Na
Storage Humidity 0% to 100% condensing IEC 60068-2-30, Db
Vibration 9 Hz to 150 Hz at 1 g IEC 60068-2-6, Fc
Mechanical Shock 15 g for 11 milliseconds IEC 60068-2-27, Ea
Electrostatic Discharge Immunity ±6 kV contact IEC 61000-4-2
80 MHz to 1 GHz at 20 V/m
1 GHz to 2.1 GHz at 10 V/m
Radiated E-Field Immunity IEC 61000-4-3
2.1 GHz to 2.5 GHz at 5 V/m
2.5 GHz to 2.7 GHz at 1 V/m
Ethernet Line Burst Immunity ±2 kV IEC 61000-4-4
Ethernet Line Surge Immunity ±2 kV IEC 61000-4-5
Ethernet Line Conducted RF
150 kHz to 80 MHz at 10 V IEC 61000-4-6
Immunity
Pulsed Magnetic Field 300 A/m IEC 61000-4-9

Modules can be ordered with optional HumiSeal© conformal coating. In this case, the modules
can be installed in G3 harsh environmental conditions as defined in standard ISA–S71.04–1985.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference
in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Referenced Companies
Corcom Inc.; Libertyville, Illinois, USA; 708-680-7400
Hoffman; Anoka, Minnesota, USA; 763-422-2178

Definitions
OPERATOR is any personnel other than SERVICE PERSONNEL. Requirements
assume that the OPERATOR is oblivious to electrical hazards, but does not act
intentionally in creating a hazard.
SERVICE PERSONNEL are assumed reasonably careful in dealing with obvious
hazards.
CE Conformité Européenne
EMC Electro-Magnetic Compatibility
EMI Electro-Magnetic Interference
EC European Community
EN European Norm
ESD Electro-Static Discharge
EU European Union
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
ITS-90 International Temperature Scale of 1990
MPU Main Processing Unit
PLD Programmable Logic Device
RF Radio Frequency
RFI Radio Frequency Interference
RTD Resistance Temperature Detector
SOE Sequence of Events

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