Data Sheet

Ovation™ Remote
Node Interface
Module
Features
 Provides a flexible, cost-effective means to
distribute Ovation™ I/O modules to strategic
locations throughout the plant
 Secure and reliable 100 Mbps fast Ethernet
redundant communication with the Ovation
controller for mission-critical control applications
 UTP or fiber connectivity options
 Can be deployed in star or ring network
architecture
 Provides “bumpless” automatic fail-over between
redundant remote node interfaces
 Supports all Ovation I/O modules in remote
locations
 Up to 16 remote node interfaces can be assigned
to a single controller
 Redundant power supplies deliver system
reliability
 Standardized LED status indicators, controller
diagnostics and system viewer provides pertinent
diagnostic information

Introduction
Emerson’s Ovation™ control technology is designed to
support long-term process reliability and expandability.
With modular plug-in components, Ovation I/O delivers
embedded advanced control applications with built-in
fault tolerance and system diagnostics.
The Ovation remote node interface, available in
Ovation 3.6 systems and above, communicates to
the Ovation controller through a 100 Mbps Ethernet
protocol.

Ovation I/O can be implemented either locally in the

same cabinet with the controller or remotely away from
the controller. The Ovation remote node interface
provides a means to distribute Ovation I/O modules
throughout a plant, placing them close to field devices.
Ovation Remote I/O
Ovation’s remote I/O system offers a level of
reliability unmatched in the industry through
redundant communications and periodic
communication diagnostics, providing a flexible and
cost-effective means to distribute I/O modules to
strategic locations throughout a plant.

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Ovation remote I/O uses redundant UTP or fiber

optic cables to connect the local controller cabinet Redundancy
to remotely located I/O cabinet. Placing the I/O Ovation remote node interface modules are
modules closer to the transmitters and actuators equipped with automatic failover capabilities for
shortens field cables which significantly reduces redundant applications. If a remote node interface
plant wiring and associated costs. Interfaces for module loses communication with the primary
both local and a remote I/O can reside within the controller, the backup remote node interface
same controller. Multiple remote I/O modules can module automatically takes over and begins
be connected to the same controller via a pair of communicating with the controller.
DIN rail mounted remote I/O network switches.
The base assembly backplane is equipped with
Remote I/O is easy to configure and does not crossover connections between the redundant
require database modifications. I/O selection type, remote node interface modules. These connections
whether local or remote, is established during include the control status signals and request
controller configuration. control status for arbitration amongst the redundant
pair. Once communication is passed to the backup
Ovation Remote Node remote node interface module, the failed remote
node interface module may be powered down,
Interface Module repaired and powered back up without affecting
control strategy execution or process data
Ovation’s fully redundant fast Ethernet remote I/O monitoring.
system includes a remote node interface base
assembly, redundant remote node interface
modules and fiber optic or UTP copper RJ45 Summary
connectors with Ethernet links to a redundant
The Ovation remote node interface module allows
Ovation controller.
all Ovation I/O modules including digital bus,
Ethernet link controller, Machinery Health™ Monitor
The remote node interface module is available with
and excitation controller modules to be placed in
UTP or fiber optic connections. The UTP module
remote locations, providing architecture flexibility
includes an RJ45 connector for 100BaseT
and significantly eliminating costs by placing
connections to each controller. Media convertors
modules closer to field devices. A streamlined
can be used as a fiber connection between the
design standardizes inventory, requiring fewer
remote nodes and the controllers.
spare parts, reduces field wiring and helps in the
troubleshooting and maintenance process, lowering
The fiber version provides a direct 100BaseFX fiber
operational costs and increasing overall plant
optic connection for up to 2000 meters or 1.24
performance.
miles. A 1300 nm multimode fiber optic cable
connects the remote node to the controller via small
form-factor pluggable transceivers (SFPs).
A pair of remote I/O network switches in a
redundant configuration is used to connect the
Ovation controller with multiple remote node
interface modules. Each remote node interface
module supports parallel scanning of up to 8 I/O
branches, with 8 Ovation I/O modules per branch.

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Ovation Remote I/O - General Specifications

Item Specification Description
Maximum remote node interfaces per controller 16
Maximum I/O modules per remote node
64 (8 branches with 8 modules for each branch)
interface
Remote node interface communication speed 100 Mbps

Standard remote communications media Copper and fiber optic

 2 km with fiber version of remote node interface module
Maximum cable length for 1300 nm multi-mode  Distances of more than 2 km can be achieved with single mode fiber
fiber-optic media cable, SFP/media converters and copper version of remote node
interface
Star/tree and ring architecture using DIN rail mounted remote I/O
Network topology
network switches
 Remote node interface module: 5X00453
Part number
 Remote I/O base assembly: 5X00454

Ovation Remote Node Interface Module Specifications

Item Specification Description
General
 G01: UTP Ethernet port
Module groups
 G02: Fiber optic Ethernet port
 G01: UTP cable with RJ45 connection or single mode fiber cable using media
Media type converters/SFP
 G02: Multi-mode, fiber 1300 nm with LC connection
Communication speed 100 Mbps

Supported network topology Star/tree and ring architecture using DIN rail mounted remote I/O network switches
 G01: 100 meter using UTP cable; more than 2 Km with single mode fiber cable
Distance & and SFP/media converters
 G02: 2 Km using multimode fiber optic cable
Redundancy Redundancy support using two remote node interface modules
64 Ovation I/O modules per remote node interface (8 branches with 8 modules per
Capacity
branch)
Each controller supports up to 16 remote node interface modules using DIN rail
Controller support
mounted remote I/O network switches
 G01: 5.4 W typ., 6.0 W max @ 24 V DC
Power
 G02: 5.9 W typ., 6.5 W max @ 24 V DC
Safety
Low Voltage Directive, 2006/95/EC EN 61131-2: Programmable controllers, Part 2 Equipment requirements and tests
for CE Mark certification (Pollution degree 2, Installation Category II)

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Item Specification Description

Diagnostics
LED - P (green) Power OK

LED - C (green) Module to controller communications OK

LED - E (red) External error: Ovation controller is not communicating with the module

LED – I (red) Internal error

LED – A1, A2 (green) Ethernet activity on Ethernet ports

Electromagnetic Capability
The Ovation remote node interface modules meet electromagnetic compatibility requirements as per EMC Directive
EMC/104/EC. It meets the following international standards for CE Mark compliance.
CISPR 11 / EN55011: Meets the requirements of the Competent Body for CE Mark
Emissions
approval
Electrostatic Discharge Immunity EN61000-4-2: (4 kV contact, 8 kV air discharge). Meets the requirements for CE
Test (at the cabinet) Mark approval – Criteria B
EN61000-4-3: 80 MHz to 1000 MHz carrier wave field strength of 3 V rms/m with
Radiated, Radio-frequency,
sinusoidal amplitude modulation of 1 kHz @ 80% modulation depth.
Electromagnetic Field Immunity Test
Meets the requirements for CE Mark approval – Criteria A
Electrical Fast Transient/Burst
Not applicable
Immunity Test
Surge Immunity Test Not applicable
Immunity to Conducted Disturbances
Not applicable
Induced by Radio-Frequency Fields
EN 61000-4-11: Meets the requirements of the Competent Body for CE Mark
Voltage Dips and Interruptions
approval – Criteria A
Environmental

Temperature 0 ºC – 60 ºC

Humidity 0% to 95% RH, NC, max wet bulb 35 ºC

IEC 61131-2 Programmable controllers – Part 2: Equipment requirements and
tests.
Vibration  IEC 68-2-6
 0.15 mm displacement from 10 to 57 Hz and 2 G’s from 57 to 500 Hz when
attached to a properly mounted DIN rail
IEC 61131-2 Programmable controllers – Part 2: Equipment requirements and
tests.
Shock
 IEC 68-2-27
 15 G’s for 11 ms and ½ sine wave
Power supply (primary and
Main: Minimum: 21.0 V, Maximum: 25.0 V
secondary)

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