ACI I0000929 Modbus Immersion Series Instruction Manual

BACnet / Modbus IMMERSION SERIES
Installation & Operation Instructions
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GENERAL INFORMATION

The BACnet MS/TP / Modbus RTU Immersion Series sensor is designed for use with electronic controllers in commercial heating and cooling building management systems. The ACI BACnet MS/TP / Modbus RTU Immersion Series sensor can be ordered to monitor the temperature in commercial HVAC pipes. It uses BACnet MS/TP or Modbus for RTU for physical connection to a BAS or controller has dip switches to set addresses and baud rate, parity, and stop bits (Modbus RTU only), and has onboard end-of-line termination. There is no analog output.

WIRING INSTRUCTIONS

The BACnet/Modbus RTU Immersion Series temperature sensor has a depluggable terminal block located on the front of the PCB. For ease of wiring, we recommend removing the block, wiring,  and reattaching before mounting. 16 to 22 AWGtwo conductor shielded cable is recommended for powering the sensors.
ACI recommends using Belden 3105 or a compatible cable for RS-485 communication wiring. This wire has 120-ohm input impendence. The terminal blocks allow for (1) or (2) wires to be connected in each position for daisy- chaining. Daisy chain the RS-485 wiring and does not use “Star” or “T” wiring. Avoid running communication wires next to AC line voltage wires. These can be sources of noise that can affect signal quality.

PRECAUTIONS

• Remove power before wiring. Never connect or disconnect wiring with power applied.
• It is recommended you use an isolated UL-listed class 2 transformer when powering the unit with 24 VAC. Failure to wire the devices with the correct polarity when sharing transformers may result in damage to any device powered by the shared transformer.

FIGURE 1 : ENCLOSURE DIMENSIONS

FIGURE 2 : LAYOUT

TABLE 1 : WIRING CONNECTIONS

PRECAUTIONS (Continued)

• If the 24 VDC or 24VAC power is shared with devices that have coils such as relays, solenoids, or other inductors, each coil must have a MOV, DC/AC Transport, Transient Voltage Suppressor (ACI Part: 142583), or diode placed across the coil or inductor. The cathode, or banded side of the DC Transorb or diode, connects to the positive side of the power supply. Without these snubbers, coils produce very large voltage spikes when de-energizing which can cause malfunction or destruction of electronic circuits.

For optimal temperature readings, follow these tips:

• The sensor thermowell should be installed against the flow of the water, where water temperature is well mixed (no stratification).
  *Reference FIGURE 4

• Make sure the entire thermowell is immersed. If the thermowell is longer than the pipe diameter, the thermowell should be installed in an elbow or Tee.

• Apply thermal grease to the end of the probe before installation into thermowell (ACI Item #102595).

• The tip of the thermowell should be located in the middle of the pipe.

TABLE 2: PROBE & INSERTION LENGTH

FIGURE 3 : PROBE and IMMERSION

FIGURE 4 : ASSEMBLY

FIGURE 5: TEE MOUNT ASSEMBLY

THERMOWELL INSTALLATION

ACI’s standard Immersion sensors are made to install into a ½” NPT female thread. Typically a Threadolet or Tee is installed into the pipe, but a hole can also be drilled and tapped. The pipe/system will need to be drained, unless a Hot Tap is being used. The recommended drill size is 23/32 in. (18 mm). Drill the hole, and tap the hole with ½”-14NPT.
Always use proper thread sealants on tapered pipe threads of the thermowell. Screw the thermowell into the Threadolet, Tee, or tapped hole, using a wrench to tighten it firmly. Refill the system and check for leaks.
Best practice is to apply thermal grease to the end of the probe, but not required. Insert and push the sensor probe into the thermowell. Turn the sensor probe assembly clockwise to tighten down completely.
Open the cover of the enclosure. Refer to the wiring instructions (p. 1) to make necessary connections. After wiring, attach the cover to the enclosure.

FIGURE 6 : THREADOLET ASSEMBLY

FIGURE 7 : ELBOW ASSEMBLY
FLOW DIRECTION

PROBE INSERTION

The “-INW” includes a standard ½” NPS process thread to be used with a machined thermowell or previously installed thermowell. Verify the existing thermowell insertion length of the pipe is suitable for your selected Immersion.
If the length of the probe is too large, the probe may be pressed into its enclosure – up to an inch of
clearance.
Note: *Fabricated (welded) thermowells (-I) are not intended for moving water or high-pressure service. Fluid velocity and wake frequency are primary factors in good failure. Machined thermowells (-IM) should be used in these types of applications. Fabricated thermowells are intended for the tank, or low to no now, applications.

BACnet MS/TP and Modbus RTU INTERFACE

The BACnet Master-Slave/Token-Passing (MS/TP) and Modbus Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) data link protocol uses EIA-485 as a two-wire, daisy chain network. A branch is a discrete chain of devices connected to a controller. The max number of devices per segment is 32, as per the BACnet and Modbus specifications. 4000 ft (1219.2 m) is the maximum recommended length for a segment, which includes all devices from the controller to the last device in the daisy chain.

BACnet MS/TP and Modbus RTU INTERFACE (Continued)
BACnet or Modbus RTU protocol selection is done via SW4 switch. Place dipswitch #4 to the OFF position for BACnet and the ON position for Modbus. Refer to FIGURE 8.
ACI’s BACnet sensors are master devices. Only master nodes are allowed to send and receive tokens on the MSTP network.
ACI’s Modbus RTU sensors are slave devices. Only one master is connected to the bus and several slave nodes are connected to the same trunk. The Master initiates communication. The slave nodes only respond to a request from the Master. Slave nodes do not communicate with each other.
Each branch must have all devices connected with (+) connected to (+) and (-) connected to (-). If a shielded cable is used, this is not to be connected to the devices. The shielded cable should only be connected on one end to earth ground, usually at the controller. The start and end of each branch should have a termination resistor at the device level or at the controller.
Each device must be configured for the correct baud rate and have a unique address in each branch. The baud rate for the branch is set by the controller. This product has auto-baud for ease of network configuration but setting the baud rate using the DIP switches is recommended. Note: Auto-baud feature does not function when Modbus is the selected protocol.

FIGURE 8 : SW4 DIPSWITCH SETTINGS

| DIP 1 – PAR2 (only applies to Modbus)
DIP 2 – PAR1(only applies to Modbus)
DIP 3 – OPEN (For Future Use)
DIP 4 — OFF is BACNET, ON is MODBUS
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BAUD RATE SELECTION

By default, BACnet Protocol and Auto-Baud are factory set. If the sensor is field adjusted for Modbus RTU, the baud rate should be selected at this time to match the Master configuration. If Modbus RTU protocol is selected it is recommended the sensor’s unique address be selected at this time. Switches 8-10 are used to set the BACnet and Modbus baud rate. Refer to TABLE 3 for switch settings. Where (0) is OFF and (1) is ON.
If the system’s baud rate is known, it is recommended to set the specific baud rate to match the system. If the device is powered when a change is made, the device must be power cycled or reset for changes in the baud rate to be made.

TABLE 3: BAUD RATE SELECTION

**Note: Auto-Baud not available for Modbus RTU.

EOL TERMINATION RESISTANCE SELECTION

RS-485 requires that the last device in a chain have a termination resistor. This is controlled using a jumper in the EN (enabled) position marked in FIGURE 9. When the jumper is set to EN (enabled), a 120Ω resistance is added in parallel to the data line. When the jumper is set to DIS (disable), the resistance is not added. By default, the jumper is placed in the DIS (disabled) position.

FIGURE 9 : EOL TERMINATION JUMPERS

RESET

The reset button can be used to reset the device without disconnecting power. The location of this button is shown in FIGURE 2 (P.1).

LED INFORMATION

One LED indicates four statuses. Solid green shows that power is good, but no data is transmitting. A solid Amber indicates that auto-baud is set and no data has been received to set a baud rate. Green/Amber flashing indicates data is being transmitted or received. Solid Red LED status indicates an error state, usually loss of communication on the network. If BACnet is the selected protocol, and this status remains for 10 times the APDU timeout, the device will automatically reset. If this state remains longer than that, reset the device.

ADDRESS SELECTION

Switches 1-7 are used to set the BACnet and Modbus addressing. Refer to TABLE 4 for switch settings. Each device in a network branch must have a unique address. The value of each position is printed on the board. By default, the address is (0). Note: (0) cannot be used if Modbus RTU protocol is selected and will require a unique address. If the device is powered when a change is made, the device must be power cycled or reset for changes in address to be made.

DEVICE CONFIGURATION THROUGH BACnet
DEVICE INSTANCE
The Device Instance, by default, is 1035000 plus the Address. For example, an Address of 21 results in a default address of 1035021. This can be changed once the device is connected to the network, but each device instance must be unique within the network, not just this segment.
DEVICE NAME
By default, the device name is based on the type of device and the address. The device name can be a character string up to 32 characters in length. This can be changed once the device is connected to the network. For example Temperature Sensor – 034. The device name must be unique throughout the entire BACnet network, not just this segment.
TEST MODE BACnet
For the Sensor objects (AI0 and AI1), a test mode can be set by writing the Boolean value true to the “out-of-service” property. Then the present value can be set to any valid test value the user requires. This allows a user to test reactions to specific values returned by this device.
DEVICE LOCATION
The device location is optional but is intended to allow for further definition of the device’s location. The device location can be a character string up to 64 characters in length.
DEVICE DESCRIPTION
By default, the device description is optional but is intended to allow for further information about the device or its environment. The device location can be a character string up to 64 characters in length.

TABLE 4 : ADDRESS SELECTION

ADDRESS

| SW 1

(64)

| SW 2

(32)

| SW 3

(16)

| SW 4

(8)

| SW 5

(4)

| SW 6

(2)

| SW 7

(1)

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0| 0| 0| 0| 0| 0| 0| 0
1| 0| 0| 0| 0| 0| 0| 1
12| 0| 0| 0| 1| 1| 0| 0

TEMPERATURE UNITS CONFIGURATION

For temperature, the units of measure can be configured using BACnet. By writing to the unit property of the temperature sensor (AI0), the reported temperature units can be changed. TABLE 5shows the values to write.

TABLE 5 : UNIT SETTING

TEMPERATURE AND RH OFFSET

This device allows for a temperature offset of +/-5C (9F) and an RH offset of +/-10%. By default, these values are set to 0, meaning no offset is added.
These are set by writing to the present value of the Temperature Calibration Offset (AV0) or RH Calibration Offset (AV1). The value is written must be within the specified range or an error will be returned. To set back to factory settings, write any changed values to 0.

TABLE 6: BACnet OBJECT TABLE

OBJECT TYPE| OBJECT ID| OBJECT NAME| RANGE| BACnet ENGINEERING UNITS| PIC STATEMENT QR
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Device| – – – – – – – – – –| BN211x0| 0-4194302| – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –|
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Analog

Inputs

| AI-0| Temperature Sensor| 34.7 – 122.0| degrees-Fahrenheit (64) – default
AI-1| RH Sensor| 0.0 – 95.0| percent-relative-humidity (29)
Analog

Values

| AV-0| Temperature

Calibration Offset

| -9.0 – 9.0| delta-degrees-Fahrenheit (120)
| AV-1| RH Calibration Offset| -10.0 -10.0| percent-relative-humidity (29)

Note: The table shows all objects for Temperature and RH. If you have a Temperature only model, the RH objects(AI-1 and AV-1) will not be present. If you have a RH only model, the Temperature objects (AI-0 and AV-0) will not be present.

DEVICE CONFIGURATION THROUGH MODBUS RTU

MODBUS RTU DATA BITS, PARITY, AND STOP BITS SELECTION

Confirm Modbus Protocol is selected via dipswitch #4 on SW4 – see FIGURE 8 (P.4). The device that requests information is called the Modbus Master and the devices giving the information are Modbus Slaves. The Modbus sensors are slave devices and the number of Data Bits needs to be the same as in the Master device configuration. ACI’s Modbus RTU sensors utilize 8 data bits during communication exchange.
Parity and stop bit selection is performed via the SW4 switch located on the board. Dipswtiches #1 and #2 are adjusted to select the parity and stop

TABLE 7 : PARITY AND STOP BITS

bits – see TABLE 7. Where (0) is OFF and (1) is ON. If BACnet protocol is selected these dipswitches are irrelevant.
TEST MODE Modbus RTU
There are 5 data values in test mode. Coil 1001, Holding Registers (HR) 1001 and 1002, and the Input Registers (IR) 0003 and 0004 for Temp and RH values. When Coil 1001 is enabled, reading IR 0003 and 0004 will respond with the values in HR 1001 and 1002, otherwise, they will respond with the actual sensor values. General process for this is to write initial test values to HR 1001 and 1002, Enable Coil 1001, and then read as normal from IR 0003 and 0004. While Coil 1001 is enabled, it is possible to write a change of value to IR 1001 and 1002, which will be reflected in the next read from IR 0003 and 0004. When testing completed, disable Coil 1001. The status of Coil 1001 and HR 1001 and 1002 are not persistent between reset/power cycle.

MODBUS RTU MAP

COILS (CL)
1001| 1000| Test Mode Enable| 0 = Disable Test Mode. IR3 and IR4 will read with current Sensor Value.
1 = Enable Test Mode. IR3 and IR4 will read with the values stored in HR1001 and HR1002.
INPUT REGISTER (IR)
1| 0| Sensors Present| For each bit location: 0 = Sensor not present 1 = Sensor present Bit 0 – Temperature Sensor Bit 1 – RH sensor
2| 1| Reserved| N/A
3| 2| Temperature Sensor Value| For example, a value of 312 would represent 31.2 Degrees of the units selected in HR1. Signed Integer.
4| 3| RH Sensor Value| For Example A value of 429 would represent 42.9% Relative Humidity.
2001| 2000| Temperature Range Min| Temperature range Minimum value (Tenths). Signed Integer.
2002| 2001| Temperature Range Max| Temperature range Maximum value (Tenths). Signed Integer.
2003| 2002| RH Range Min| Relative Humidity range Minimum value (Tenths)
2004| 2003| RH Range Max| Relative Humidity range Maximum value (Tenths)
9001| 9000| Unsigned Integer Test Value| Always reads a value of 54321. For testing proper communication and interpretation of values.
9002| 9001| Signed Integer Test Value| Always reads a value of -12345. For testing proper communication and interpretation of values.
9003 Thru

9006

| 9002 Thru

9005

| Test String Test Value| Always reads a string value of “-123.45” (Null terminated).    For testing proper communication and interpretation of values.
9007 Thru

9010

| 9006 Thru

9009

| Serial Number| Non-null terminated character string of the Serial Number. For example, “12345678”
9011 Thru

9016

| 9010 Thru

9015

| Firmware Version| Non-null terminated character string of the Firmware Version. For example, “02.00.000.90”
HOLDING REGISTER (HR)
1| 0| Temperature Units| Value – Units:
62 – Degrees Celsius 63 – Degrees Kelvin
64 – Degrees Fahrenheit
2| 1| Temperature Offset Value| Temperature Offset Value (Tenths) Signed Integer.
User can set an offset that will be added to Temperature sensor and reflected in IR3. Range of -5.0 to 5.0 degrees Celsius/degrees Kelvin (-9.0 to 9.0 degrees Fahrenheit).
For example, writing -16 would add an offset of -1.6 degrees.
3| 2| RH Offset Value| Relative Humidity Offset (Tenths) User can set an offset that will be added to RH sensor and reflected in IR4. Range of -10.0 to 10.0 %RH.
For example, writing -16 would add an offset of -1.6 %RH.
1001| 1000| Test Mode Temperature Value| User can set what temperature value (Tenths) that would be returned when reading IR3 and Test Mode is Enabled in CL1001. For Example -400 would be -40.0.
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1002| 1001| Test Mode RH Value| User can set what RH value (Tenths) that would be returned when reading IR4 and Test Mode is Enabled in CL1001.
9001 Thru

9016

| 9000 Thru

9015

| Device Name| Device Name, Device Location, and Device Description are user settable character strings (Null terminated) that can be used to allow for system customization and device identification.
For example:
Device Name (Modbus 9001 thru 9016) could be set to a system ID: “S2253”
Device Location (Modbus 9017 thru 9048) could be set to: “Building 5, Floor 2, Duct 3”
Device Description (Modbus 9049 thru 9080) could be set to: “Cold air return sensor”
9017 Thru

9048

| 9016 Thru

9047

| Device Location
9049 Thru

9080

| 9048 Thru

9079

| Device Description

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Supply Voltage:| 12 to 36 VDC / 24 VAC +/- 10%, 50/60 Hz (Reverse Polarity Protected)
Current Consumption:| 25 mA maximum (0.67 VA)
Operating Temperature Ranges Transmitter:

Sensor:

| **** -22 to 176°F (-30 to 80°C)

-40 to 302°F (-40 to 150°C )

Temperature Measurement Accuracy:| @ 77°F (25°C): +/- 1.0°F (+/- 0.5°C)
Temperature Calibration OKset:| +/- 9°F (+/- 5°C) (Field Configurable)
Communication Protocol:| BACnet MS/TP or Modbus RTU = Field Selectable; EIA RS-485
Sensor Addresses:| 0 to 127 (0 (Default – Must be changed if Modbus RTU is selected protocol); Field Selectable)
Supported Baud Rates:| Auto Baud (Default, BACnet Only ), 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 76800, 115200

(Field Selectable)

Device Instance Number:| 1035000 + Address (example: Address 127 = 1035127; Field Configurable)
Parity (Modbus RTU)| None/Even/Odd = Field Selectable
Stop Bits (Modbus RTU)| 1 or 2 = Field Selectable
Data Bits (Modbus RTU)| 8
Connections / Wire Size:| Screw Terminal Blocks / 16 AWG (1.31 mm2) to 22 AWG (0.33 mm2)
Terminal Block Torque Rating:| 0.45 lbf-in (0.5 Nm) nominal
Thermowell Instrument:| ½” NPS (National Pipe Straight) Male Thread
Enclosure Specifications:| “-PB” Enclosure: ABS Plastic, UL94-HB, Plenum Rated

W.E.E.E. DIRECTIVE
At the end of their useful life the packaging and product should be disposed of via a suitable recycling center. Do not dispose of with household waste. Do not burn.

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Documents / Resources

| ACI I0000929 Modbus Immersion Series [pdf] Instruction Manual
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• Building Automation Sensors | Automation Components, Inc.

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