Burk Plus-X 600 12 Relay Interface User Manual

Burk Plus-X 600 12 Relay Interface

Product Information Plus-X 600

The Plus-X 600 is an I/O solution designed for the ARC Plus, providing 16 status inputs, 8 metering inputs, and 6 raise/lower command pairs. It is a part of the Plus-X family of Ethernet I/O products that communicate with the ARC Plus via LAN/WAN. The Plus-X 600 can be installed anywhere a network connection is available.

Installation Note

Burk Technology strongly recommends installing the Plus-X 600 on the same LAN as the ARC Plus, even though they can operate on different subnets. If a network failure occurs, an ARC Plus can  only continue to monitor and control a Plus-X device on the same LAN. In such cases, ARC Plus macros, alarm monitoring, and telephone control will be unavailable for the Plus-X device.

Before You Begin

Before installing the Plus-X 600, ensure that you have the following network settings ready:

• Compatibility version 2.1.0 or higher, 2.0.0 or higher, or 2.5.0 or higher
• If your version of AutoLoad Plus is not compatible, you may need to download the Plus-X 600 AutoLoad definition XML file from www.burk.com
• A static IP address for the Plus-X 600
• The IP address of your ARC Plus
• The subnet mask and gateway address for your LAN

Product Usage Instructions

1. Unpacking: The Plus-X 600 ships with a front panel containing LED indicators.
2. Connecting Your Plus-X 600 to the Network: Use the standard Cat5 Ethernet cable (included) to connect the Plus-X 600 to your network.
3. Initial Connection Using DHCP: If the login page is displayed, continue to “Set the Admin Password.” If not, follow the steps outlined below for initial connection without DHCP.
4. Initial Connection Without DHCP: If your network does not support the DHCP protocol, the Plus-X 600’s request for a dynamic IP address will fail. The Plus-X 600 will assign itself the default static IP address of 192.168.0.100. Connect your PC directly to the Plus-X 600 using a crossover LAN cable or an Ethernet switch. Configure your PC’s internal network interface to a static IP address of the form 192.168.0.x. In the Windows Control Panel, search for Network Connections, then select View network connections then Local Area Connection. Navigate to the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties dialog box as displayed below.
5. Logging In: To configure the Plus-X 600, start by logging in to the unit by entering the IP address in your web browser and entering the username and password. The default IP address is 192.168.0.100, and the default username and password are admin and password. You will be prompted to set a new administrator password.

Introduction

The Plus-X 600 is a versatile I/O solution for the ARC Plus, providing 16 status inputs, 8 metering inputs and 6 raise/lower command pairs. The Plus-X 600 communicates with the ARC Plus via LAN/WAN, allowing installation anywhere a network connection is available. The Plus-X 600 is part of the Plus-X family of Ethernet I/O products designed for the ARC Plus.

Installation Note
Even though you may operate the ARC Plus and Plus-X 600 on different subnets, Burk Technology strongly recommends installing the Plus-X 600 on the same LAN as the ARC Plus. In a network failure, an ARC Plus can only continue to monitor and control a Plus-X device on the same LAN. If the network link between the units is not available, ARC Plus macros, alarm monitoring and telephone control will be unavailable for the Plus-X device

Compatibility
Before installing the Plus-X 600, please verify that the ARC Plus firmware, AutoPilot® software and AutoLoad Plus software versions are current. Updates are available at www.burk.com. The following are minimum software and firmware requirements

Depending on your version of AutoLoad Plus, you may need to download the Plus-X 600 AutoLoad definition XML file from www.burk.com. Further instructions are available online.

Unpacking

The Plus-X 600 ships with the following:

• Plus-X 600 unit
• Power cord
• 10’ shielded CAT5 cable
• Six (6) 6-pin “Phoenix”-type plugs
• Four (4) 9-pin “Phoenix”-type plugs

Front Panel Indicators

maintenance mode

Connecting Your Plus-X 600 to the Network

Use the standard Cat5 Ethernet cable (included) to connect the Plus-X 600 to your network.

Initial Connection Using DHCP
Plus-X 600 units running firmware 1.0.15 or higher support Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) as an easy way to do initial setup. Connect the Plus-X 600 to your LAN and apply power. If this is the first power-up for a new unit or the first network connection after execution of a master- initialization, the Plus-X 600 will issue a DHCP request for an IP address. If the network supports DHCP functionality, a dynamic IP address will be assigned to the unit. To access the Plus-X 600, launch a web browser and enter the hostname “PLUSX600/” in the browser’s address field. (Be sure to include the forward-slash symbol at the end of the hostname.) Plus-X 600 Installation and Operation Manual Rev D

Note : If the login page is not displayed or the browser indicates that the page cannot be found, it is possible the connected network does not support DHCP. In this case follow the steps outlined below for “Initial Connection Without DHCP”. Otherwise, continue to Set the Admin Password.

Initial Connection Without DHCP
If your network does not support the DHCP protocol, the Plus-X 600’s request for a dynamic IP address will fail. If this happens, the Plus-X 600 will assign itself the default static IP address of 192.168.0.100. To access the unit, it will be necessary to connect your PC directly to the Plus-X 600 using a crossover LAN cable or using a simple Ethernet switch. In addition, your PC’s internal network interface must be set to a static IP address of the form 192.168.0.x. In the Windows Control Panel, search for Network Connections, then select View network connections then Local Area Connection. Navigate to the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties dialog box as displayed below.

To configure the Plus-X 600, start by logging in to the unit by entering the IP address in your web browser and entering the username and password. The default IP address is 192.168.0.100. The default user is admin and default password is password. You will be prompted to set a new administrator password.

Set the Admin Password
The default username is admin and you will be prompted to set the admin password upon first connection to the Plus-X 600.

Once the password has been set you can log in and set a static IP address.

Set a Static IP Address
Select the Network menu option to display this page showing the current IP address.

Enter a static IP address for this unit as assigned by your network administrator in the IP Address box and click Save.

Note: It is important that the assigned static IP address be outside the DHCP address range used by the router to avoid potential conflicts with other DHCP devices. If your initial connection was made without DHCP, your PC should now be restored to its prior network settings, and both the PC and the Plus-X 600 should be connected to the normal LAN.

Hardware Configuration
The Plus-X 600 is configured via its onboard web interface. Open a web browser and navigate to 192.168.0.100. (The network interface on your PC must be set to operate on IP network 192.168.0.xxx.to make this connection.) The web page will prompt you for a username and password. Enter the username admin and password password.

Note: The default IP address is 192.168.0.100 and the default password is “password”. If either of these values have been changed and you do not know what they are, you need to perform a master initialization. Press and hold the MASTER INIT button on the rear panel for three seconds. This will reset the Plus-X 600 to its factory default settings.

Settings
Click the Settings link on web page header to access the Plus-X 600 settings. Fill out the following fields: Plus-X 600 Installation and Operation Manual Rev D

• IP Address
• Subnet Mask
• Gateway
• ARC Plus IP Address

You may optionally change the HTTP and Plus-X ports of the Plus-X 600. The default settings are recommended. Burk Technology recommends changing the Plus-X 600 password. The password is used to log on to the onboard web interface. To change the password, check the Change Password box and enter the new password in the Password and Confirm fields. When you are finished, click Save. If you changed the Plus-X IP address to a network other than 192.168.0.xxx, it will be necessary to change the settings of the network interface on your PC to operate on that same network.

Note : If you are unsure what network settings to use, contact your network administrator.

Connecting Inputs and Outputs

Status Input Wiring
The Plus-X 600 status inputs are organized into two 2×6 “Phoenix”-type headers (four mating 6-pin plugs are included). Pins for each channel and ground are labeled.

9| ⏚| 10| 11| ⏚| 12|  | 13| ⏚| 14| 15| ⏚| 16

Metering Input Wiring
Metering inputs are available on a 2×6 “Phoenix”-type header (two mating 6-pin plugs are included). Pins for each channel and ground are labeled.

5| ⏚| 6| 7| ⏚| 8

Command Relays

Relay Pairing
The Plus-X 600 includes 12 relays. Relays may be used individually, or in raise/lower pairs (for up to 6 pairs). Use the onboard web interface to configure relay pairing. Log on to the web interface, select Settings from the menu, then Relay Pairs from the list on the left hand side. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.

Paired Relay Example
Plus-X 600 relay #1 is paired with relay #7 and the ARC Plus has mapped the Plus-X 600’s channels starting at ARC Plus channel #1.

In this scenario, ARC Plus Channel 1 Raise will use Plus-X 600 relay #1, and ARC Plus Channel 1 Lower will use Plus-X 600 relay #7. Note that ARC Plus Channel 7 Raise and Lower are not used.

Unpaired Relay Example
Plus-X 600 relay #1 is not paired and the ARC Plus has mapped the Plus-X 600’s channels starting at ARC Plus channel #1. In this scenario, ARC Plus Channel 1 Raise uses Plus-X 600 relay #1, and ARC Plus Channel 7 Raise uses Plus-X 600 relay #7.

Relay Wiring
The Plus-X 600 relays are organized into two 2×9 “Phoenix”-type headers (four mating 9-pin plugs are included). Pins for common, normally open and normally closed are indicated for each relay.

C| NO| NC| C| NO| NC| C| NO| NC|  | C| NO| NC| C| NO| NC| C| NO| NC
7| 8| 9| 10| 11| 12

Software Configuration
Now that the Plus-X 600 is installed on the network, you are ready to add the unit to the ARC Plus using AutoLoad Plus. Please download AutoLoad Plus from www.burk.com if you have not done so already.

Note : For more information on configuring channels on the ARC Plus, refer to the ARC Plus Installation and Operation Manual.

Adding the Plus-X 600 to the ARC Plus

In order for the ARC Plus to recognize the Plus-X 600, the Plus-X 600 must be added to the site:

• Open AutoLoad Plus and connect to the ARC Plus site to which you are adding the Plus-X 600.
• the Edit menu, select Plus-X Devices to open the Plus-X device configuration dialog.
• Click Add to add the Plus-X 600 to the site.
• AutoLoad Plus will prompt you to select the device type. Select Plus-X 600. You may optionally change the description for the Plus-X device. The description appears in AutoLoad Plus to identify each Plus-X device.
• Enter the IP address and port number of the Plus-X 600. These should be the same settings you used when you configured the Plus-X 600 via the web.
• Check the Map default set of channels box if you wish to automatically add the Plus-X 600 channels to the ARC Plus (recommended). The ARC Plus must have 16 consecutive unused channels, including the starting channel.
• Click OK.

Note : The above instructions are for AutoLoad version 2.3 or above. Earlier versions vary slightly in appearance and labeling only.

Manually Mapping Plus-X 600 Channels

If desired, you may manually map Plus-X 600 channels to ARC Plus channels in AutoLoad Plus by selecting the Meter Channels, Status Channels or Commands tab, as appropriate:

• Within any of these tabs, click the Source button to configure a channel to use a Plus-X device channel as its source.
• When the Source dialog appears, select Plus-X channel and choose the Plus-X device from the list.
• Select the Plus-X 600 channel you wish to use.
• Click OK

Once mapped, each Plus-X 600 channel will appear on the front panel of the ARC Plus, in AutoPilot, on the ARC Plus web page, and will be accessible via the ESI.

Uploading New Firmware

If your Plus-X 600 unit is currently running firmware version 1.0.10 or higher, use the firmware upload procedure detailed below in Using the Burk Firmware Loader. If your unit is currently running firmware at a revision lower than 1.0.10, first upgrade to 1.0.10 with the procedure described as follows in Using the Web Interface to Upload Firmware.

Using the Web Interface to Upload Firmware
Direct your browser to the IP address of the Plus-X 600, log on, navigate to the Settings page and select Update Firmware in the menu at the left side of the screen. If the web page has a “Browse” button and an “Upload” button as shown on the screen below, continue with this procedure. If not, skip to the procedure in the next section, Using the Burk Firmware Loader. Next, visit www.burk.com/downloads and select the Plus-X 600 support page. Download the zip folder Plus-X 600 1.0.10 With Bootloader. Extract the file PlusX600_1_0_10_WithBootloader.bin and place it in an accessible directory on your PC.

Click the Browse button shown above to select the firmware file you just saved, then click Upload to load the new firmware. The Plus-X 600 will reboot after the firmware upload is complete. When you have completed this procedure, go on to the next section to load the most current firmware revision using the Burk Firmware Loader.

Using the Burk Firmware Loader
Direct your browser to the IP address of the Plus-X 600, log on, navigate to the Settings page and select Update Firmware in the menu at the left side of the screen. If the web page has an “Enable Upload” button as shown on the screen below, continue with this procedure. If not, return to the procedure in the previous section Using the Web Interface to Upload Firmware. Visit www.burk.com/downloads and select the Plus-X 600 support page. Download Manual- Burk Firmware Rev x. Then download the zip file Burk Firmware Loader x.x.x. This will install the Burk Firmware Loader on your PC. Also from the Plus-x 600 support page, download the zip folder Plus-X 600 1.x.x and place it in an accessible directory on your PC. It is not necessary to extract files from this zip folder. The Burk Firmware Loader will operate directly on the zip folder itself. However, you may wish to extract the Release Notes file and the firmware upload procedure for reference.

Click Enable Upload on the screen above to prepare the Plus-X 600 to receive the new firmware. It may also be necessary to configure the Windows Firewall to allow the Burk Firmware Loader to communicate with the Plus-X 600. This can be done as follows:

1. Click Start > Control Panel and select Windows Firewall.
2. Select Allow a Program or feature through Windows firewall.
3. Select Allow another program.

NOTE : If the Allow another program button is un-selectable, click the Change Settings button first to unlock this.

Now follow the procedure in the Burk Firmware Loader Manual to for updating Plus-X 600 firmware.

Troubleshooting

If the network connection between the Plus-X 600 and ARC Plus is lost, the ARC Plus will log an alarm after three minutes of network failure. The Plus-X 600 Link LED will also turn off. Check your network settings on both the ARC Plus and Plus-X 600.

Note : Plus-X 600 events and errors are logged to the ARC Plus event list, which is accessible by the ARC Plus front panel, ARC Plus Web Interface and from AutoPilot.

Getting Help
For technical support, please email [email protected] or call our direct technical support line at 978-486-3711. We will be glad to assist you. The technical support office is open Monday – Friday, 9AM to 5PM Eastern time.

Warranty

Burk Technology, Inc. warrants the Plus-X 600 to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase. Equipment will be repaired or replaced at the option of Burk Technology and returned freight prepaid to the customer. Damage due to abuse or improper operation or installation of the equipment or caused by fire or flood or harsh environment is not to be covered by this warranty. Damage in shipping is not the responsibility of Burk Technology. A return authorization must be obtained before returning any equipment. Materials returned under this warranty must be shipped freight prepaid and insured in the original shipping carton or suitable substitute to Burk Technology, Inc., 7 Beaver Brook Road, Littleton, MA 01460. Repairs not covered under this warranty will be made at prevailing shop rates established by Burk Technology. THE WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. BURK TECHNOLOGY, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO ANY PARTY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT.

Specifications

Dimensions:
1.75” (4.45cm) H
19” (48.26cm) W
12” (30.48cm) D

Operating Temperature:
0 to 40oC

Power Requirements:
100 to 240VAC, 47-63Hz, 1A; power entry module with standard, grounded power cord supplied; 1A fuse protection

Connectivity:
Ethernet connection to ARC Plus

Channel Capacity:
16 status, 8 metering and 6 command channels

Metering Input Range:
-10VDC to +10VDC

Metering Input Accuracy:

99.75% accuracy, full scale

Status Input Range:

0 to 28VDC or switch closure

Output Types:
C, NO, NC relay outputs; momentary or latching; 5A, 240VAC

References

• Burk Technology - Facilities Monitoring & Control Solutions - Burk Technology

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