Concentrator recorder LB-476 and LB-476E (Ethernet)


  • 8 channels: sensors S300, binary inputs
  • 1 counter input
  • Modbus-RTU communication
  • isolated interfaces: RS-232C, RS-485, Ethernet
  • measurement memory:  over 20 thousand records for each sensor in a typical configuration
  • alarming
koncentrator rejestrator modbus ethernet LB-476

Description

Concentrator LB-476 is designed for cooperation with the LAB-EL sensors equipped with an interface S300, using which the device provides power supply and communicates with the sensors. It is possible to serve up to 8 sensors S300. Alternatively, each-one of the inputs can be used for connecting a two value signal (short circuit input). One of the inputs, in a binary mode, works additionally as an input counting the impulses (designed for attaching to a rain-gauge). 

koncentrator rejestrator LB-476 - funkcjeData sent through the sensors is buffered in the concentrator’s operational memory and made available as the registries of a Modbus-RTU data bus. In each channel 8 measured values are served, what allows on supervision of over maximum 64 measurements (i.e. 64 temperatures when connecting 8 sensors type LB-711).

Alarming

For each measured value it is possible to define a set of the alarm parameters, including:  upper and lower alarm threshold, a delay in alarm functioning, time of alarm postponing. A concentrator user can temporarily block alarm signaling (postpone), or make the appearing alarms to be confirmed by pressing a key button. For signaling an inside buzzer is used, a LED control and optionally an outside signaler. Internal and external signalization have separately defined: alarm activity and delay. There is also an input (short circuit) for the outside key button that doubles the key button function alarm.

Registry

The concentrator LB-476 conducts registry of the received measurement data. Each served measurement value can be stored to a registry every specified time, an average value determined by the period between the entries can also be stored, just as well as a minimum and maximum value, value dispersion of indications, or a combination of the mentioned above options: (a) an average and a dispersion of indications (b) an average, minimum and maximum. The dispersion is here understood as a difference between the maximum and minimum values. The entries interval (repeat time) is set in the scope from 0 to twenty four hours with 1 minute resolution. The registry can be performed in a constant mode, when the newest data overwrite the older entries, and in a mode with the entries blocking after the data space is filled. The registry is organized as 124 data files of constant size 4kB. The files’ content is possible for readout using an interface and a Modbus-RTU protocol. The readout and decoding is performed by a dedicated program. The maximum number of entries that can be contained in the registry depends on the registry configuration i.e. when storing the average temperature and humidity values of (hytherograph LB-710) in  eight channels it is possible to store over 20 thousand records (for each sensor), what results in registry for 2 weeks with registry every 1 minute (and adequately longer when delaying an entry interval).

The controls

led signaling    The device has a number of LED lighting controls that signal correctness of work or errors: (a) with each channel a two color lighting control is associated signaling the following statuses: correct work, short-circuit line, exceeding an alarm threshold and an error of a measured parameter (see picture on the right), (b) a blue lighting control Alarm signals the exceeds (c) a red lightning control Failure signals an alarm status caused by a device problem (i.e. line short-circuit, clock error), (d) the lightning controls Tx/Rx flash when sending communicates between a concentrator and terring software; (e) an additional lightning control F1 and a key button F1 are fully controlled by a user software (available as Modbus records) and can be used for any purposes.

Communication

Communication with the device is performed by using a series port RS-232C or RS-485 or a LAN network. The concentrator supports data exchange using the communicates Modbus-RTU. When using a port RS-485 it is possible to attach LB-476 to existing bus rail Modbus with many devices. The bus rail’s address is set with the switches in the scope 1..31. The device supports various character formats and transmission speed. The device has a built-in line terminators RS-485 switched on by the switches. When communicating using a LAN network, an interface Ethernet is used (dla LB-476E). The concentrator can be seen in an internet network as a TCP served. Simultaneously it is possible to use only one type of interface except from a mode Modbus-proxy described later on. 

Scaling
koncentrator rejestrator ethernet modbus-proxy

A special communication mode was provided for a situation, in which a user needs to attach a greater number sensors. System scaling is possible after put together many concentrators LB-476, using only one Ethernet interface, where a concentrator is equipped with a LAN interface works as a Modbus-proxy assuring LAN packet conversion to a local Modbus-RTU for the rest of the concentrators. All concentrators also have a common alarm output and a common alarm deletion key button.

Technical data

Power supply
network power supply
230V 50 Hz
emergency power supply 12V DC
energy consumption 6 VA
Alarm output, power supply output
outside output alarm load carrying capacity
230V / 50Hz / 1A
type of load carrying capacity
resistance
power supply output 16-20V DC / 100mA
Recommended constant work conditions
scope of temperatures
0..50C
scope of humidity 20..80%
level of environment corrosion aggressiveness according toPN-71/H-04651 B
class of resistance according to DIN40050  IP40
*) - Going beyond recommended constant work conditions (i.e. when installing the device in the open space) requires using an additional protection means for the device's electronic part so that water out dropping does not start inside of the device (using additional outside casing).

Measurement interfaces

Memory interfaces S300
signal
current, switch-over threshold 20mA, max 25mA
sign format
300 7N1
sensors powering 12.5-14.0V DC
Types of sensors and devices served S300:
[*] - an option actually without software
Measurement interfaces: binary outputs (a)
signal
current signal, exceed threshold 20mA, max 25mA
power supply
12.5-14.0V DC
Measurement interfaces: binary outputs (b)
signal
short circuit switch

When using a channel as a binary input (short circuit) it is necessary to: (a) fix in a circuit two resistors according to a description in the instruction or alternatively (b) stating in an order the number of binary inputs, then a user is going to receive a concentrator with hardware configured short circuits inputs, without a need of applying the outside elements. When choosing the solution (b) using the binary inputs is not going to be possible in order to attach the sensors S300.

Measurement interface: counter input
scope if counting
0 ... 16777215 (224-1)
minimum interval between the impulses 500 ms

A counter input is active on the last concentrator channel, after setting sensor type to a binary input. A value counted is stored in a non-volatile memory.

Communication

Communication interface RS-232C, RS-485
sign format
8E1, 8N2/8N1
transmission speed 2400, 9600, 19200, 38400 bps
isolation 1.5 kV
protocol Modbus-RTU

Format 8N2/8N1 denotes that a provided character has a format 8N2 but when received also 8N1 is accepted what provides flexibility when setting common parameters for various types of the devices or a common bus rail.

Communication interface LAN
medium ethernet
transmission speed 10, 100 Mbps (autosensing)
isolation 1.5 kV
protocol Modbus-RTU na TCP

It works as a server TCP serving data stream formatted identically as for the packets Modbus-RTU. The interface has a configured address IP and a port TCP.

Overall dimensions

Panel casing (to be hanged on a bus bar TS35) overall dimensions: 158 x 90 x 58 mm.

Attention: the device should be installed inside an  additional external casing i.e. wall switchgear a climate category of the additional outside casing has to be adjusted to the conditions prevailing in a place of calibration the device is provided without a wiring system (including a cable for connection with a power supply) as a subassembly for installation by an authorized person.  

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