1 GENERAL
1.1 DOCUMENTATION CROSS REFERENCE
503803 SI100 Data Sheet
503804 SI200 Data Sheet
'009332 Orbit®ACS and Digital Probe User
Leaflet
Detailing the specific requirements for using the Digital Probe such
as mounting details
1.2 TRADEMARKS AND COPYRIGHTS
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose,
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Orbit® is a registered trademark of Solartron Metrology Ltd
1.3 CONTACT INFORMATION
For updated information, troubleshooting guide and to see our full range of products, visit our website:
http://www.solartronmetrology.com
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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 GENERAL.....................................................................................................................................................................................................2
1.1 DOCUMENTATION CROSS REFERENCE..............................................................................................................................................2
1.2 TRADEMARKS AND COPYRIGHTS........................................................................................................................................................2
1.3 CONTACT INFORMATION........................................................................................................................................................................2
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS................................................................................................................................................................................3
3 INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................................................................................6
3.1 SCOPE.......................................................................................................................................................................................................6
3.2 NAVIGATE THIS DOCUMENT..................................................................................................................................................................6
4 SAFETY SUMMARY ....................................................................................................................................................................................7
5 GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND BASIC SYSTEM INFORMATION...............................................................................................................8
5.1 TERMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ORBIT ACS HARDWARE................................................................................................................8
6 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION..................................................................................................................................................................10
6.1 GROUNDING, CABLES AND POWER SUPPLIES................................................................................................................................11
7 DISPLAY AND KEYPAD............................................................................................................................................................................12
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7.1 MEASUREMENT DISPLAY.....................................................................................................................................................................13
7.2 ACTION DISPLAY...................................................................................................................................................................................13
7.3 MENU SCREENS.....................................................................................................................................................................................14
8 SECURITY LEVELS....................................................................................................................................................................................18
9 OUTPUTS....................................................................................................................................................................................................19
10 DIGITAL INPUTS......................................................................................................................................................................................20
10.1.1 Digital Inputs Configuration Options....................................................................................................................................................................................................................20
10.1.2 Discrete Print Input................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................21
11 TIMING INFORMATION............................................................................................................................................................................22
12 SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS...................................................................................................................................................................23
12.1 RS232 and RS485 signal levels...........................................................................................................................................................23
12.2 ASCII BASED SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL..................................................................................................................24
12.2.1 Orbit ACS Serial Communications Protocol.........................................................................................................................................................................................................24
12.2.2 SI3500 Compatibility Protocol.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................25
12.2.3 SI1500 Comparability Protocol............................................................................................................................................................................................................................26
12.2.4 C55 Compatibility Protocol..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................27
12.2.5 ASCII Character Set..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................28
12.3 MODBUS BASED SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL...........................................................................................................29
12.4 INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................................................................................29
12.5 OVERVIEW OF MODBUS COMMUNICATIONS..................................................................................................................................29
12.5.1 Modbus Master/Slave............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................29
12.5.2 Modbus Unit ID.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................30
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12.5.3 Parameters.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................30
12.5.4 Master Command Messages..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................31
12.5.5 Slave Unit Responses............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................32
12.5.6 Modbus Function Codes Supported by SI Products..............................................................................................................................................................................................33
12.5.7 Parameter Types....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................34
12.5.8 Parameter Map.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................35
13 MISCELLANEOUS....................................................................................................................................................................................35
13.1 FIRMWARE UPGRADES.......................................................................................................................................................................35
14 RETURN OF GOODS...............................................................................................................................................................................36
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3 INTRODUCTION
This manual specifically caters for the Orbit ACS (Automation and Control System) products, SI100 and SI200
The Orbit ACS Modbus Interface module (MODIM) is covered in a separate manual.
3.1 SCOPE
The Orbit® ACS system provides products specifically designed to create small linear measurement systems with simple PLC
interfacing or products which can be stand alone readouts. Each module contains an integral LCD display and keypad for setting up
and visual display of measurements. Basic Input output is provided by discrete lines or a serial interface configured in various ASCII
formats or Modbus RTU over RS485 or RS232. For larger measurement systems Solartron's Orbit Digital Measurement System
which is a PC based sytem may be a more flexible solution.
The Orbit ACS system comprises three main types the SI100, SI200 and Modbus Interface Module (MODIM). These products are
defined in the relevant data sheets.
3.2 NAVIGATE THIS DOCUMENT
This is a large document, to aid electronic navigating the document, the following Navigation tip may be useful:
It is often necessary to jump to another item and then go back to where you jumped from.
This can be done in Adobe Reader by using the ‘Previous Page View’ button:
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4 SAFETY SUMMARY
WARNING statements identify conditions or
practices that could result in personal injury
or loss of life.
CAUTION statements identify conditions or
practices that could result in damage to the
equipment or other property
Symbols in this manual
Indicates cautionary or other
information
Warnings and Cautions
Warning: Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
Warning: this equipment is not intended for safety critical applications
Warning: do not exceed maximum ratings as specified in this document under
individual modules.
Caution: Low Voltage
This equipment operates below the SELV and is therefore outside the scope of the
Low Voltage Directive
Service and Repair
CAUTION: This equipment contains no user serviceable parts. Return to
supplier for all service and repair
All of the Products are CE marked and comply with EN61000-6-3 Electrical Emissions and EN61000-6-2 Electrical Immunity and
EN61326-1.
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5 GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND BASIC SYSTEM INFORMATION
5.1 TERMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ORBIT ACS HARDWARE
Display
The Liquid Crystal Display on the top of the SI100, SI200 modules providing displayed information
Keypad
The five way keypad on the top of the SI100, SI200 allowing functional and menu navigation
Discrete Inputs
Lines into the SI100, SI200 that allow remote control of certain parameters
Discrete Outputs
Lines out of the SI100.SI200 that can be used to drive external loads These can be set either as NPN or PNP configuration
Serial Interface
Either ASCII protocols (as defined in this manual) or Modbus RTU or Modbus ASCII. The serial bus can be configured as either
RS232 or RS485 signal levels.
Digital Probe
A standard Solarton product that can be connected to the SI200 to form a two channel measurement device.
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CONNECTION UNIT
SI100: base Module to allow the unit to be mounted on a DIN rail or screwed down to a mounting plate
SI200 A 3 way connector housed in a case on the base of the SI200 which allows a Digital probe to be connected to form a two
channel product
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6 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
This section describes how to connect the unit
NB. For RS232 connection, the 0V connection must be connected to the RS232 GND
DO NOT CONNECT ANY POWER SOURCES TO THE 9 WAY D DYPE OF THE SI200
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6.1 GROUNDING, CABLES AND POWER SUPPLIES
It is advisable to provide a good ground point for the SI100 or SI200,
The SI100 is a standalone unit, normally the probe would be connected to ground, there is no specific need to ground the electronics
module.
The SI200 can be connected to a Solartron Digital Probe
using the nine way connector, if both the SI200 and the
Digital Probe are mounted on a DIN rail additional grounding
can be performed using the grounding bracket (see diagram)
The digital probe has two indication LEDS. The blue led is on
when the SI200 and digital probe are communicating. The
red led will flash if there is not enough power reaching it. This
may indicate a fault with the SI200.
If the unit is the first or last device in a multi-drop RS485
network, to meet the termination requirements we
recommend the fitting of a 120Ω resistor across pins 3 and 4
of the 12 way connector.
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7 DISPLAY AND KEYPAD
The SI100 and SI200 have three display types, Measurement Display, Action Display and MENU Display
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7.1 MEASUREMENT DISPLAY
These are the MAIN Display, LIMITS Display and MAX MIN Display. All of these displays show measurement information at different levels. Switching between the
display is done using the ▲and ▼ keys, The ● key is used to select the action display.
The ◄ and ► keys functions for the main display can be configured to perform different functions using the Keypad Configuration Menu
The default values are ◄ Preset and and ► Print. Details of the MAIN and LIMIT Screens shown below
7.2 ACTION DISPLAY
The action display is used allow the user to perform metrology functions. AS the SI100 and 200 only has 5 keys it is not possible to set a key to perform individual
functions. The ▲and ▼ keys move through the options and the ● key is used to select the action. The ◄ is used to go back to the measurement screens.
MENU Enters the Main SI Configuration MENU LeftButtonAct Sets the operation of the left button (preset, Peak+ etc)
RightButtonAct Sets the operation of the right button (preset, Peak+ etc) TRACK Sets the SI to follow the measurement input
PEAK+ Sets the SI to display the most positive value measured PEAK+ Sets the SI to display the most negative value measured
PEAK RESET Resets the PEAK+ or PEAK- measurement ABS Sets the SI to display the actual probe measurement
ZERO/TARE Sets the Displayed reading to zero, all further displayed
measurements are with respect to zero
PRESET Sets the Displayed reading to the PRESET Value, all further
displayed measurements are with respect to the preset value
PRINT Sends the current Displayed value and other information out
via the serial port
Max/Min
Reset
Resets the Max and MIN values to Zero
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7.3 MENU SCREENS
The MENU Screens are used to set up the SI100 and SI200 operating modes.
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8 SECURITY LEVELS
The SI100 and SI200 products have functions that can be set using different levels of security passwords. The default level on power
on is level 0. The table below indicates the functions available at different security settings. This feature allows the SI100/200 to be
set up by a technician and blocks an operator from changing any parameter settings.
The unit is shipped with the following passwords which may be reset by the user.
NOTE: if the password is lost/forgotten the unit cannot currently be reset.
level Password Description Functions
0 Normal Operation Access Action Screen
Access MENU (Read Only)
Operator cannnot change set up configurations
1 1234 Future Options
2 2345 Future Options
3 3456
4 4567 Configuration 1 Main Set Up Mode used to change parameters
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9 OUTPUTS
The SI100 and SI200 has three digital outputs these can be connected in various ways and either powered from an internal 5V supply or
an external supply. The output configurations are shown below, the output type is set in the Digital Output MENU
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10 DIGITAL INPUTS
10.1.1 Digital Inputs Configuration Options
The SI100 and 200 has four digital inputs which may be connected as shown. Three are allocated as PRINT, TARE and PRESET the
fourth is reserved for future use
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10.1.2 Discrete Print Input
The discrete print input works in the same way as the print key. However the Print action is different depending if the orbit ACS is in
Single Print or Continuous Print Mode
Note a delay can be set between print outputs using the COMMS menu (ReplyDelay).
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11 TIMING AND MEASUREMENT INFORMATION
Parameter Update rate Comment
Measurement Re