Janitza Procont-LMC-008-IO Process Controlled Expansion Module Instruction Manual

: June 11, 2024
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Procont-LMC-008-IO Process Controlled Expansion Module

Procont®-LMC-008-IO

Installation

Installation

Janitza electronics GmbH
Vor dem Polstück 6
35633 Lahnau | Germany
Support +49 6441 9642-22
info@janitza.com | www.janitza.com

1 General

Disclaimer
Compliance with the usage information is a prerequisite
for safe operation, safe handling of the devices and
attaining the stated performance characteristics and
product features. Janitza electronics GmbH assumes
no liability for bodily injury, material damage or financial
losses which result from disregard of the usage information.
Make sure that your usage information is always readily
available and legible.
Additional documentation can be found on our website
at www.janitza.com under
Support > Downloads.

Copyright notice
© 2021 – Janitza electronics GmbH – Lahnau.
All rights reserved. Any reproduction, processing, distribution
or other use, in whole or in part, is prohibited.

Subject to technical alterations.
• Make sure your device matches the usage information.
• First read and understand the documents associated
with the product.
• Keep the documents associated with the product
available for the entire service life and pass them on
to any possible subsequent users.

Please find out about device revisions and the associated
amendments of the documentation associated with
your product at www.janitza.com.
Disposal
Please abide by national regulations! Dispose of
individual parts, as applicable, depending on their
composition and existing country-specific regulations,
for example, as
• Electronic waste
• Plastics
• Metals
or engage a certified disposal
company to handle scrapping.

Relevant laws, standards and directive used
Please see the declaration of conformity on our
website (www.janitza.com) for the laws, standards and
directives applied for the device by Janitza electronics
GmbH.

2 Safety

Safety information

This usage information does not constitute a complete This usage information does not constitute a complete list of the safety measures. The installation instructions contain information information which must be observed to ensure your personal safety and avoid material damage.

Symbols used on the device:

The additional symbol on the device
itself indicates an electrical danger that can result in serious injuries or death.

This general warning symbol draws attention to a possible risk of injury. Be certain to observe all of the information listed under this symbol in order to avoid possible injury or even death.

Safety information in the installation instructions is marked by a warning triangle and, in dependence on degree of hazard, is displayed as follows:

DANGER: Warns of an imminent danger which, if not avoided, will result in serious or fatal injury.

WARNING: Warns of a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION: Warns of a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury.

ATTENTION: Warns of a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided can result in material or environmental damage. damage.

INFORMATION

Indicates procedures in which there is no hazard of
personal injury or material damage.

Safety measures

When operating electric devices, it is unavoidable for
certain parts of these devices to conduct hazardous
voltage. Consequently, severe bodily injury or material
damage can occur if they are not handled properly:

Before making connections to the device, ground
the device by means of the ground wire connection,
if present.
Hazardous voltages can be present in all circuitry
parts that are connected to the power supply.
There can still be hazardous voltages present in the
device even after it has been disconnected from the
supply voltage (capacitor storage).
Do not operate equipment with current transformer
circuits when open.
Do not exceed the limit values specified in the user
manual and on the rating plate! This must also be
observed during testing and commissioning!
Take note of the safety information and warning
notices in the usage information that belongs to the
device!

WARNING

Hazard due to disregard of warning and safety
notices!

Disregard of the warnings and safety information on
the device itself and in the usage information for the
device and its components can lead to injuries or even
death! Observe the safety and warning notices on the
device itself and in the usage information associated
with the devices and their components, such as:

Installation instructions.
User manual.
Supplement Safety Information.

Qualified personnel

To avoid bodily injury and material damage, only qualified
personnel with electrical training are permitted to
work on the basic device and its components who have
knowledge of:
• the national accident prevention regulations,
• safety technology standards,
• installation, commissioning and operation of the device.

WARNING

Risk of injury due to electric voltage or electric current

When handling electric currents or voltages, serious
bodily injury or death can result from:
· Touching bare or stripped leads that are energized.
· Device inputs that pose a hazard when touched.

Before starting work on your system:
· Disconnect the supply of power!
· Secure it against being switched on!
· Check to be sure it is de-energized!
· Ground and short circuit!
· Cover or block off adjacent live parts!

Intended use

The device is:

Intended only for use in the field of industrial controls
Intended for installation in switchboard cabinets
and small installation distributors. The mounting
orientation is arbitrary (Please observe step 3
“Installation”).
Not intended for installation in vehicles! Use of the
device in non-stationary equipment constitutes an
exceptional environmental condition and is only
permissible by special agreement.
Not intended for installation in environments with
harmful oils, acids, gases, vapors, dusts, radiation,
etc.
Designed as an interior meter

WARNING

Risk of injury due to defective devices.
Devices that may have been damaged due to improper
use can no longer comply with safety regulations and
pose a risk of injury.
Immediately put the device out of service and secure it
against unintentional startup if the device:
· has visible damage,
· no longer functions despite an intact power supply,
· has been exposed to unfavorable conditions or
transport stresses for a longer period of time.

Incoming goods inspection

The prerequisites for trouble-free and safe operation
of the devices and their components include proper
transport, storage, setup and assembly, as well as
proper operation and maintenance.
Exercise due caution when unpacking and packing the
device, do not use force and only use suitable tools.
Check:
• Visually inspect the devices and components for
flawless mechanical condition.
• Check the scope of delivery (see user manual)
for completeness before you begin installing your
devices and components.
If it must be assumed that safe operation is no longer
possible, immediately put the device with components
out of service and secure against unintentional
startup.

3 Brief device description and installation

Bus-capable expansion module for Procont®-LMC, For the connection to the load management device consumer control.

INFORMATION

More information on device functions, data and installation instruction!

CAUTION

Material damage due to disregard of the installation instructions!

Disregard of the installation instructions can damage or destroy your device.

Provide adequate air circulation in your installation environment and cooling, as needed, when the ambient temperatures are high.

Mount the meter in switchboard cabinets
or small distributor boards according to DIN 43880
(any mounting orientation) on a 35 mm (1.38 in)

DIN rail:

Check the device for a firm fit.

Ensure sufficient ventilation

Maintain distances to neighboring components.
Mounting orientation is arbitrary.

4 Applying the supply voltage

The level of the supply voltage for your device can be
found on the rating plate. After connecting the supply
voltage, the display becomes active. If no display
appears, check whether the supply voltage is within the
nominal voltage range.

CAUTION

Material damage due to disregard of the connection
conditions or impermissible overvoltages
Disregard of the connection instructions or exceeding
the permissible voltage range can damage or destroy
your device. Before connecting the device to the supply
voltage, please note:
• Voltage and frequency must correspond to the
specifications on the rating plate! Observe limit
values as described in the user manual!
• In the building installation, secure the supply voltage
with a UL/IEC listed line circuit breaker/fuse!
• Place the isolation device within easy reach of the
user, close to the device, and label it for the respective
device.
• Do not tap the supply voltage from the voltage
transformers.
• Provide a fuse for the neutral conductor if the
neutral conductor terminal of the source is not
grounded.

DANGER

Risk of injury due to electrical voltage!
Severe bodily injury or death can result from:
Touching bare or stripped leads that are energized.
Device inputs that pose a hazard when touched.
• Switch off your installation before commencing
work! Check to be sure it is de-energized

INFORMATION

As an alternative to the isolation device or fuse, you
can use a line circuit breaker.

5 Connection of the expansion module

The connection to a Procont®-LMC /LMC-Lite is made via TCP/IP.

The Procont®-LMC-008-IO expansion module serves as a server (slave) in this constellation

ATTENTION

Material damage due to incorrect network settings.
Incorrect network settings can cause faults in the IT
network!
• Consult your network administrator for the correct
network settings for your device

6 Establish connection to the master

For the connection to the load management device
(master module), the station number and the assignment
of the outputs to the load groups must be set.
The station number is consecutive in a bus, starting
with 1 at the master module (LMC/LMC-Lite).
The connection via TCP/IP also requires the input of the
IP address of the master module. The expansion module
must be in the same subnet as the master module.

Possible TCP/IP connections for communication between
master and expansion module:

ATTENTION

Material damage due to security vulnerabilities in
programs, IT networks and protocols.
Security vulnerabilities can lead to data misuse and faults
and even the standstill of your IT infrastructure.

To protect your IT system, network, data communications
and measurement devices:

Inform your network administrator and/or IT representative.
Always keep the meter firmware up to date and protect
the communication to the meter with an external firewall.
Close unused ports.
Take protective measures against viruses and cyber
attacks from the Internet, e.g. through firewall solutions,
security updates and virus protection programs.
Eliminate security vulnerabilities and update or renew
existing protection for your IT infrastructure.