BURK Plus-X VSWR Devices User Guide

Plus-X VSWR Devices
User Guide Plus-X VSWR
QUICK START GUIDE
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Plus-X VSWR Devices

This Quick Start Guide will show you how to set up the Plus-X VSWR in 6 simple steps. For detailed configuration and setup information, visit www.burk.com/downloads, select the Plus-X VSWR support page and download the Plus-X VSWR Instruction Manual.

UNPACKING

In addition to this Quick Start Guide, you will find the following in each package:(1) Plus-X VSWR Unit
(1) Ethernet cable
(6) 6-pin Terminal Block
(4) 9-pin Terminal Block
(1) Power Cord

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

PHONE: (978) 486 – 3711 M-F 9am – 5pm EST
EMAIL:support@burk.com

NETWORK SETUP

1. Plug in the power cord and connect the Plus-X VSWR to your network via the rear-panel Ethernet connector.

2. If your network supports DHCP functionality, a dynamic IP address will be assigned to the unit. If DCHP is not supported on your network skip ahead to step 3 now. To access the unit, launch a web browser and enter the hostname PLUSXVSWR/ in the browser’s address field then skip to step 5. Be sure to include the forward-slash symbol in the hostname.

3. If your network doesn’t support DHCP, the Plus-X VSWR will assign itself the default IP address 192.168.0.100. You will need to connect a PC with a web browser to the Plus-X VSWR at this IP address before you can change the network settings on the unit. One way to do this is to unplug your PC from any other LAN and connect your PC to the Plus-X VSWR via a network switch or a cross-over ethernet cable. Then configure your PC with a compatible IP address so that you may connect to the Plus-X VSWR. Running Windows, the following steps will allow you to configure your PC with a compatible IP address:
   a. From the Control Panel, select Network Connections.
   b. Double-click the icon for the network you will be using.
   c. On the General tab, click Properties.
   d. Click Internet Protocol version 4 “TCP/IPv4”.
   e. Select Properties.
   f. Choose “Use the following IP address” and enter an IP address of 192.168.0.x, where x is any valid address location except 100.
   g. Enter Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
   h. Click OK.

4. Open a browser and enter the Plus-X VSWR default IP address of 192.168.0.100.

5. The web page will prompt you to set a password for the administrator account.

6. The login screen will then be displayed. Enter the username admin and the password you supplied above.

7. The first screen displayed after initial login is an abbreviated Network page requiring you to enter a static IP address for the Plus-X VSWR. Check with your network administrator for an available IP address that is not within the DHCP address range.

8.  Your browser will be automatically redirected to the new IP address. 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 VSWR should be connected to the normal LAN.

9. Log in to the Plus-X VSWR at its new static IP address, go to the Settings tab on the web page and select Network to change the network information.
   Add the following network information and select save to confirm the changes.
   a. NetBIOS/Hostname – This name should be changed from its default value of PLUSXVSWR so conflicts will not occur if multiple Plus-X devices of the same model are installed on the network.
   b. IP Address – This field will display the static IP address you entered in a previous step.
   c. Subnet Mask – Check with your network administrator otherwise the factory default setting can be used.
   d. Gateway – Check with your network administrator otherwise the factory default setting can be used. This port must match the setting for Plus-X Port on your ARC Plus Touch or ARC Plus SL unit.
   e. ARC Plus IP address – Enter the IP address of the ARC Plus Touch or ARC Plus SL unit that the Plus-X VSWR will be connected to.
   f. HTTP Port – Check with your network administrator. The factory default setting is port 80.
   g. Plus-X Port – Check with your network administrator otherwise the factory default setting can be used. This port must match the setting for Plus-X Port on your ARC Plus Touch or ARC Plus SL unit.

To verify communication, open a command prompt on your computer and ping the address you just assigned to the unit to ensure it is correctly configured.

BURK PRF-1 PRECISION RF SENSOR

The Plus-X VSWR measures forward and reflected RF power for up to 4 transmission lines using the Burk PRF-1 Precision RF Sensor. Connections are made via RF couplers on the transmission lines with female N-type connectors. The PRF-1 has a dynamic range of 60 dB (-40 dBm to +20 dBm) at the RF sample input. The wiring pinout for the PRF-1 is as shown to the right.
Adjustment of internal sensor gain is made via the rotary switch control also shown to the right. Adjustment of the gain switch will be done during the calibration process covered later. For further information on the PRF-1, download Manual – PRF-1 from the PRF-1 support page at www.burk.com/downloads.

CONNECTING INPUTS AND INTERLOCKS

Connecting the PRF-1

1. Connect pins 3 and 4 of each PRF-1 to the provided 6-pin push-on block connectors for the transmission line inputs as shown in the chart to the right. A common ground connection is shared between two meter channels. Pin 3 from the PRF-1 connects to the + terminal, and PRF-1 Pin 4 connects to the common ground. Secure the wires with the built-in setscrews.
2. Connect the push-on blocks to the rear panel of the Plus-X VSWR with the setscrews facing up. Be sure to precisely align the connector terminals to the + and – contacts on the back panel of the unit.

Connecting the Transmitter Interlocks
Important: Place a bypass wire on the transmitter interlock until configuration of the unit has been completed to prevent inadvertent interlock control.
The Plus-X VSWR has two interlock control modes, Energize on fault and De- energize on Fault.
Energize on fault: If “Energize on fault” is selected, secure the interlock control wires to the common (C) and normally closed (NC) contacts using the built-in setscrews.
De-energize on fault: If “De-energize on fault” is selected, secure the interlock control wires to the common (C) and normally open (NO) contacts using the built-in setscrews.
Redundant Relays: The redundant relays as shown in the table to the right must be wired in series.

Connect the push-on blocks to the rear panel of the Plus-X VSWR with the setscrews facing up. Use care to properly align each terminal with the contacts on the back panel of the unit.

CONNECTING TO AN ARC PLUS TOUCH OR ARC PLUS SL

The Plus-X VSWR communicates with the ARC Plus Touch or ARC Plus SL via LAN/WAN, allowing installation anywhere a network connection is available.
Use AutoLoad Plus to add the Plus-X device to the ARC Plus unit. To obtain the current version of AutoLoad Plus, visit www.burk.com/downloads and select the AutoLoad Plus support page. On the AutoLoad Plus menu, select Edit->Plus-X Devices and click Add. The dialog box shown to the right will be displayed.

• Select Plus-X VSWR and enter its network information.

Note: If adding more than one Plus X device to an ARC Plus, adjust the tarting channel so that other assigned channels are not overwritten.

• Select OK to confirm the first Plus X device.
• If adding more than one Plus X device, repeat the same steps.
• Save the configuration by selecting File>Save in AutoLoad Plus

To confirm that the Plus-X VSWR is communicating, log in to the ARC Plus Touch or ARC Plus SL using the web browser. All assigned channels should show their default values.
MANUALLY MAPPING PLUS-X CHANNELS

1. To manually map Plus-X channels to the ARC Plus, click the Meter, Status, or Command tab, as appropriate. Locate an unused channel and click the … button in the Source column. This will open the Source dialog. Click the Plus-X channel button and choose the Plus-X device and channel you wish to use.
2. Configure labels, limits, and alarms for the newly added Plus-X channels.
3. Last you will need to calibrate the metering channels. If you have not already connected the input connector blocks, do so now. See Calibration and Configuration below for calibration instructions.

Note: If the meter or status inputs show as offline or a warning is displayed, check the network configuration and ensure the configuration is saved within AutoLoad Plus.

CALIBRATION AND CONFIGURATION

To calibrate the RF sensors, first visit the Plus-X VSWR support page at www.burk.com and download two files: Tech Bulletin – Plus-X VSWR Calibration and Spreadsheet – Calculate Reflected Power Sensor. Follow the procedures in the Technical Bulletin to calibrate the forward and reflected power sensors.
The Interlock Configuration page of the Plus-X VSWR web interface has several additional configuration settings that control the behavior of the interlock control logic. For additional information on configuring and operating the Plus-X VSWR, download the Plus-X VSWR Instruction Manual from the Plus-X VSWR support page at www.burk.com/downloads.

References

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

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