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40-08642-00rev000 QNet4100 Series Installation Manual
40-08642-00rev000 QNet4100 Series Installation Manual
QNet4100 Series
Alarm and Event Management System
QNet4100F Chassis
QNet4100S Chassis
QNet4100RM Chassis
QNet4100RE Chassis
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Contents
Contents
Installation Instructions ........................................................................................... 1
Overview ................................................................................................................... 1
QNet4100 Alarm & Event Management System ............................................................... 1
About These Installation Instructions ................................................................................ 4
Installing the system ................................................................................................ 5
QNet4100F Chassis .................................................................................................. 6
QNet4100S Chassis.................................................................................................. 7
QNet4100RM Chassis .............................................................................................. 8
QNet4100RE Chassis ............................................................................................... 9
Redundant Power Supply Chassis (RPS-100) ..................................................... 10
Standard Terminal Panels ..................................................................................... 12
Input Terminal Panel (ITP-01) ......................................................................................... 12
Input Terminal Panel (ITP-02) ......................................................................................... 13
Relay Output Terminal Panel (RTP-01) .......................................................................... 16
Relay Output Terminal Panel (RTP-02) .......................................................................... 17
Auxiliary Output Terminal Panel (ATP-01) ...................................................................... 19
AdviSER Control Console [ACC-01, ACC-02] ................................................................. 20
CRT Control Console – [CCC-02] ................................................................................... 21
Universal Interface Chassis (UIC) ................................................................................... 23
Controller Modules................................................................................................. 25
Scanner Module ..................................................................................................... 29
Technical Specifications ....................................................................................... 35
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Installation Instructions
Overview
QNet4100 Alarm & Event Management System
The QNet4100 family of Alarm and Event Management Systems are versatile high speed
distributed microprocessor-based data acquisition systems designed to monitor and record, in real
time, changes of state of customer supplied field inputs with an accuracy of one millisecond. These
inputs can then be either displayed for local/remote annunciation or used to monitor system activity.
The QNet4100 family has a building block design and versatile communication features in order to
accommodate a wide range of capacity and configuration requirements. Each scanner card has 64
points and a full size main Chassis can be populated with up to 8 scanner cards for a maximum of
512 points. A main Chassis can support the addition of up to 64 Expansion Chassis for a
maximum of 4096 points total and each Expansion port may be located up to one mile (1.6km)
away affording tremendous configuration flexibility.
All information in the QNet4100 can be conveniently accessed through the many communication
ports available in the system. There are two Ethernet ports (10/100Base Tx) with the option of
converting them to Ethernet (100Base Fx), and six configurable RS232 serial ports and the
following protocols are available: Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, DNP3 Serial, DNP3 Ethernet, IEC
60870-5-101, IEC 60870-5-104 and IEC 61850.
With flexible configurations and up to six EIA-232 serial ports available, communications to a wide
range of peripheral devices can be achieved. Multiple devices for printing, displaying and storage
of data can be supported simultaneously.
The QNet4100 family is a complete Alarm and Event Management System for all plant monitoring
applications. Their extensive communications facilities make it especially valuable as front end
instrumentation for reducing burden on the main control systems computer.
• At the same time, the QNet4100 serves as the control room’s real time alarm Annunciator
and recording source for ongoing event data.
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Programming and operating the QNet4100 is intuitive to both new users and those familiar with the
earlier SER4100 units. All communications are achieved by means of a keyboard terminal device
for equipment configuration and operator reports.
• In addition to the point number, type of event, and time information, each point can be
assigned a 60 character, alphanumeric legend for alarm and 60 characters for return-to-
normal legends.
• A sampling of the many system parameters that can be set or changed through the
keyboard are: Normally Open/Normally Closed field contacts; Alarm input debounce filter;
Return-to-normal debounce filter; Point enable/disable; 60 character legends; EIA-232 ports,
fully configurable for type of device, baud rate and parity; Point assignments to EIA-232
ports; Eight special function configurable relay outputs; Initial time set or correction and date
input; Auto delete/restore from log parameters; network parameters; grouping via the
Boolean/math engine; protocols.
The QNet4100 features a unique variable debounce filter system to filter out input noise, prevent
nuisance alarms and allow for relay contact bounce. It is provided by a digital input filter (alarm
debounce), adjustable from the keyboard on a single point based from one millisecond to 65
seconds.
• It is also available to debounce a return-to-normal on a per-point basis.
The QNet4100’s distributed sequential memory is capable of storing over 2334 event messages per
64 points on each scanner card.
• The distribution of memory on separate scanner cards in 64 point increments ensures that
the failure of individual cards will not upset the systems entire memory bank.
• The QNet4100 features event storage for analysis purposes in the form of a circular
historical buffer, whose design is unique in events recording instrumentation. It stores the
last 100,000 events captured, which can be easily accessed for post fault analysis. By using
a keyboard entry, events can be recalled by date, time or address, or by events occurring
since the last request, which is particularly useful in unmanned applications.
• In addition to its external point capacity, the QNet4100 offers eight relays or Boolean/math
engine (a relay point is an internally generated point driven by one or more inputs assigned
to that point, or from one or more internal diagnostic points). Typically, relay points can be
used to output diagnostic failures, to retransmit a point or a group of points, to provide output
to a horn, or in any other application requiring an output related to a single input point or
group of points.
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The real value of the QNet4100 lies in its extensive facilities for communicating with a true diversity
of other instrumentation. Paramount is its ability to provide relief for a main control computer, which
makes it a valuable front end device.
• The QNet4100 saves the computer from having to perform events scanning, a function
computers are not well suited for, particularly during system upsets and other high-volume
event conditions.
• In all, there are six different EIA-232 output ports available on the QNet4100, with a
separate port able to be configured to accept an IRIG-B clock synchronization input. The
EIA-232 inputs provide compatibility for receiving inputs from and/or outputting events data
to all of the following: AdviSER displays and serial input window Annunciators,; Printers;
Printer terminals, Modems, Computers, Distributed process control systems, Programmable
controllers, GPS satellite receivers (time syncs).
• The QNet4100 can run output devices at selectable baud rates, data bits and parity checks.
In developing the QNet4100, careful attention was given to the necessary details to fully protect the
integrity of events data.
• An all point system test enhance troubleshooting procedures, system or module failure
codes are presented on both printer and CRT displays to prompt maintenance personnel.
An hourly functional automatic test (including printout) fully exercises the system from input
circuit forward.
• The system crystal controlled clock can be synchronized to a hourly input pulse, IRIG-B, or
satellite receiver. There is battery back-up for both the real time clock and historical buffer.
• A multi-level programmable security code is available to limit access to the system.
While the QNet4100 is a system unto itself, it can also be used in conjunction with two types of
Annunciators. Either combination forms a powerful and complete system of events recording and
visual and audible annunciation.
• A single or multiple AdviSER Annunciator can be supplied for displaying selected events in
color on screens. All events may be presented on the PC monitor with provisions for
additional events to be stored in pages of memory.
• The 60 character legend descriptions can be color-coded in any of eight standard colors.
The time field for new alarms appears in a flashing red mode, acknowledged alarms change
to a steady yellow, and return-to-normal events are displayed in green.
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While the QNet4100 system has the latest Alarm and Event Management features, it not only
continues to support the earlier SER4100 systems but it does so with the following improvements:
• Over one hundred times greater memory for recording historical events.
• The battery backup time has been increased from twenty-four hours to over ninety days.
• The battery backup recharge time has been reduced from seventy-two hours to less than
four hours.
• A USB maintenance port has been added for connecting to a PC.
• A fiber optic option has been added for connecting the IRIG-B port.
• Two Ethernet ports (10/100BaseT(x)) have been added along with the option of a 100Base
Fx Ethernet port.
• Serial port baud rate selections have been increased from a max speed of 19.2K to 230.4K.
• Communication protocols have been added: Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, DNP3 serial,
DNP3 Ethernet, IEC 60870-5-101, IEC 60870-5-104 and IEC 61850.
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QNet4100 Series Alarm and Event Management System
QNet4100F Chassis
QNet4100FM (Full Size) Main Chassis -
Dimensions:
• Width: 19" rack mounting
• Height: 8U (14" [355.6mm] )
• Depth: 15.25" [387mm] (excluding connections)
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QNet4100S Chassis
QNet4100SM (Slim Line) Main Chassis -
Dimensions:
• Width: 19" rack mounting
• Height: 4U (7" [177.8mm] )
• Depth: 16½" [419.1mm] (excluding connections)
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QNet4100RM Chassis
QNet4100RM (Redundant) Main Chassis -
Dimensions:
• Width: 19" rack mounting
• Height: 8U (14" [355.6mm])
• Depth: 16½" [419.1mm] (excluding connections)
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QNet4100RE Chassis
QNet4100RE (Redundant) Expansion Chassis -
Dimensions:
• Width: 19" rack mounting
• Height: 8U (14" [355.6mm] )
• Depth: 16½" [419.1mm] (excluding
connections)
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19" 16.5"
INPUT LOGIC POWER FIELD CONTACT INPUT LOGIC POWER FIELD CONTACT
POWER MODULE POWER POWER MODULE POWER
7.25" MODULE
ON ON
MODULE
ON
MODULE
ON ON
MODULE
ON
8.75" [5U]
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
POWER POWER
ON +5V +12V -12V FCV ON ON +5V +12V -12V FCV ON
0"
1 2 3 3 1 2 3 3
PRIMARY BACKUP
• 19 inch rack mounting with a height of 8.75 inches (5U, 225.3 mm) and a depth of 16.5
inches (419.1mm).
POWER
FAIL
FAIL
4 5
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Part Numbers
P/N: 814051-xy0
Where x is selected from the following table:
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TO DIGITAL
SCANNER
MODULE, J2
19" 0.625"
SEE DETAIL
33 C 34 35 C 36 37 C 38 39 C 40 41 C 42 43 C
1 C 2 3 C 4 5 C 6 7 C 8 9 C 10 11 C
3.75"
5.25"
POINTS 1-32
(3U)
12 C 13 14 C 15 16 C 17 18 C 19 20 C 21 22 C 44 C 45 46 C 47 48 C 49 50 C 51 52 C 53 54 C
J2
POINTS 33-64
1.5" 23 C 24 25 C 26 27 C 28 29 C 30 31 C 32 FCV
RET
GND
J3
55 C 56 57 C 58 59 C 60 61 C 62 63 C 64 FCV GND
ALLOW A A MINIMUM OF
4" FOR CABLE
TO DIGITAL CONNECTION
SCANNER
MODULE, J3
Each Input Terminals Panel provides for 64 inputs and may be used for either ‘Wet’ or ‘Dry’
contacts.
TYPICAL TYPICAL
'WET' FIELD 'DRY' FIELD
CONTACT CONTACT
INPUTS INPUTS FIELD
1 C 2 3 C 4 CONTACT
VOLTAGE
1 C 2 3 C 4 1 C 2 3 C 4
For ‘Dry’ contact inputs, Field Contact Voltage is provided by the Digital Scanner Module via the ‘C’
terminals. All ‘C’ terminals are internally connected together; for wiring convenience, one ‘C’
terminal is provided for each pair of inputs.
For ‘Wet’ contact inputs, Field Contact Voltage is provided from an external source. (Links on the
Scanner Module must be removed to isolate the module from the internal field contact supply bus).
Terminals are No. 6 screw type and will accept either fork or ring lugs.
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Prefabricated cables with connectors either end are provided for connection to the Digital Scanner
Module. Cables of almost any length can be provided and two cables are required for each Input
Terminal Panel.
Part Numbers:
• Terminal Panel: P/N 806687-002
• Input Cable: P/N 808057-2xx
Where xx is length in feet.
0.5"
2.5" 1.0"
3
HPI
INPUT TERMINAL PANEL
309206-_____ ASSY REV.____ BOM REV._____
1/33
2/34
1
3/35
4/36
5/37
6/38
7/39
8/40
9/41
POSITIVE WETTING VOLTAGE/POSITIVE INPUT SCANNER: CONNECT + TO FCV AND - TO FCV RETURN
NEGATIVE WEETING VOLTAGE/NEGATIVE INPUT SCANNER: CONNECT - TO FCV AND + TO FCV RETURN
10/42
11/43
12/44
13/45
14/46
7.5"
15/47
16/48
17/49
OPERATE
18/50
5
ISOLATION SWITCH
19/51
20/52
SW1
21/53
22/54
ISOLATE
23/55
24/56
25/57
26/58
27/59
4
F1
28/60
29/61
30/62
31/63
32/63
2
RETURN
FCV
FCV
6
0.3"
(7.5mm)
DIN EN 50 022
RAIL
TO DIGITAL 1.37"
SCANNER (35mm)
MODULE
J2 OR J3
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Each Input Terminals Panel provides for 32 inputs and may be used for either ‘Wet’ or ‘Dry’
contacts.
1/33 1/33
1/33 TYPICAL TYPICAL
2/34 2/34 'WET' FIELD
2/34 'DRY' FIELD
CONTACT
3/35 CONTACT 3/35
3/35 INPUTS INPUTS
4/36 4/36
4/36
5/37 5/37
5/37
For ‘Dry’ contact inputs, Field Contact Voltage is provided by the Digital Scanner Module via the ‘C’
terminals. All ‘C’ terminals are internally connected together; for wiring convenience, one ‘C’
terminal is provided for each input.
For ‘Wet’ contact inputs, Field Contact Voltage is provided from an external source. (Links on the
Scanner Module must be removed to isolate the module from the internal field contact supply bus).
1 Terminals are ‘Phoenix’ clamp style and will accept wire up to 2.5mm2 or can be used with ‘Flat
Blade’ or ‘Boot Lace’ lugs.
2 Terminals are also provided for customer supplied field contact voltage input.
A prefabricated cable 3 with connectors either end is provided for connection to the Digital
Scanner Module. Cable of almost any length can be provided
Optional field contact voltage fuse 4 and isolation switch 5 may also be provided.
Terminal Panels are designed for ‘Top Hat’ DIN Rail 6 Mounting.
Part Numbers:
• Terminal Panel for DIN Rail Mounting: P/N: 309206-xxx
Where xxx is one selected from the following table:
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19" 0.625"
A B C D E F G H
TB1 SYN.PTS. NO C NC NO C NC NO C NC NO C NC NO C NC NO C NC NO C NC NO C NC SYN.PTS. TB2
J1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1.75"
(1U)
TO MAIN
CONTROLLER
MODULE, J3
• 19 inch rack mounting with a height of 1.75 inches (1U, 44.5mm) and a depth of 0.625
inches (15.9mm).
A cable with 25 pin connector each ends is supplied for connection between the Relay Terminal
Panel and the Main Controller Module.
A
NO C NC NO
1 2 3
1 2 3 4
The Main Controller Module relays are designated A through H and one Form C contact output is
provided for each relay. Relays are rated 1A@24Vdc.
Part Numbers:
• Relay Terminal Panel: P/N 806801-001
• Relay Terminal Panel to Controller Module Cable: P/N 806565-1xx
Where xx is cable length in feet (i.e. -106 = 6 Feet.)
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0.5"
2.5"
SEE 0.7"
DETAIL
A NO
HPI
309205- ___ ASSY REV.___ BOM REV.___
RELAY/AUXILIARY TERMINAL PANEL
A C
NC
NO
B C
NC
NO
C C
J1 NC
NO
D C
NC
NO
E C
NC
7.0"
NO
F C
NC
NO
G C
NC
NO
H C
NC
WATCHDOG
J2
FAST
TRIGGER
LINE SYNC
SEE
DETAIL
B
0.3"
(7.5mm)
MAIN DIN EN 50
MAIN
CONTROLLER CHASSIS J2 022 RAIL
1.37"
MODULE J3 (35mm)
Cables with connectors each end are supplied for connection between the Relay Terminal Panel
and the Main Controller Module and Chassis.
NO
CHANGE-OVER
A C (FORM C)
CONTACT OUTPUT
NC
NO
CHANGE-OVER
B C
(FORM C)
NC CONTACT OUTPUT
NO
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The Main Controller Module relays are designated A through H and one Form C contact output is
provided for each relay. Relays are rated 1A@24Vdc.
A system failure Watchdog Output, Fast Trigger Output and Line Frequency Synchronization Input
are also provided.
Part Numbers:
• Relay Terminal Panel: P/N 309207-001
• Relay Terminal Panel to Main Controller Module Cable: P/N 806565-1xx
Where xx is cable length in feet (i.e. -106 = 6 Feet.)
• Relay Terminal Panel to Chassis Cable: P/N: 814006-1xx
Where xx is cable length in feet (i.e. -106 = 6 Feet.)
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ALLOW A A
MINIMUM OF 4"
FOR CABLE
19" CONNECTION 0.625"
50/60 W.D.T.O
TB1 VX SYN SYN OUT
HZ C NO
- + - + J1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
• 19 inch rack mounting with a height of 1.75 inches (1U, 44.5mm) and a depth of 0.625
inches (15.9mm).
A cable with 25-pin connector one end and 9-pin connector at the other end is supplied for
connection between the Relay Terminal Panel and the Main Chassis.
Connections are provided for +/- 5Vdc Logic Voltage Output and Watch Dog Timer Output Contact.
Part Numbers:
• Auxiliary Terminal Panel: P/N 806815-001
• Auxiliary Terminal Panel to Main Chassis Cable: P/N 806817-xxx
Where -xxx is cable length in feet (i.e. -006 = 6 Feet.)
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3.2"
CRT CONTROLLER
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CRT CONTROLLER
PAGE
DOWN
WHITE BLACK LOCK
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• Color Filter Buttons: CYAN, BLUE, MAGENTA, WHITE, GREEN, YELLOW, RED, BLACK
Color filter buttons allow for only alarms associated with the selected Point Description
background color. I.E. selecting ‘RED’ will display only those alarms with a red background
color.
• Status Filter Buttons: ALARM & NORMAL
Status filter buttons allow for only Alarm Events or Normal Events to be displayed.
• LOCK
Under normal circumstances, a new alarm will cause the display to automatically revert to
page 1. The lock button, however, may be used to lock the display to a selected page.
(Note: and audible warning will still be provided for new alarm activity).
Part Numbers:
• AdviSER Control Console for Desk Top Mounting: P/N: 810135-xxx
Where -xxx is selected for the following table:
Description -xxx
RS232, 85-135Vac -001
RS232, 200-265Vac. -004
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The standard UIC allows for a wide range of AC or DC voltage inputs. Because each input is
completely isolated different voltages can be used on each input.
Each UIC panel provides for 32 input channels and two screw terminals are provided for each input:
A 37 way D type connection is provided for connection to Digital Scanner Module (DSM).
Operation
The standard UIC panel will accept signal from 0 to 260VAC or DC.
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Other Models
• A low-cost UIC with a fixed 125Vdc input voltage is available for applications that require
input-to-input isolation as well as input to output isolation offered by the standard Digital
Scanner Module (DSM).
[Other voltages are available on request.]
• A low cost UIC with a fixed 5Vdc input voltage is available for applications that require
voltages lower than the standard Digital Scanner Module (DSM) can accept.
[Other voltages are available on request.]
• A special UIC for use with Hall Effect type DI Coils is also available.
Part Numbers:
• Universal Input Chassis, UIC P/N: 812853-00x
Where x is selected from the following table:
• Input Cable (for connection between UIC and DSM): P/N 808057-2xx
Where xx is length in feet.
(One cable is required for each UIC)
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Controller Modules
The Controller Modules act as supervisors and routers in the system and provide for storage of the
system configuration and historical event data. Its supervisory role provides initially for start up and
initialization of the Scanner and Annunciator output modules and subsequently for diagnostic
monitoring of the system by sending frequent (30 second interval) test messages to the Scanner
and Annunciator output modules. Its routing role provides for correlation of event messages
received from the Scanner Modules and sending corresponding messages to the Annunciator
output modules and other peripheral devices connected to the system.
The main Controller Module is installed in a Main Chassis, and collects and correlates data from the
Scanner Modules.
The module provides the following features:
• A 100,000 point circular historical buffer for output buffering and for recall of events.
• Non-volatile memory for storage of configuration data including a 60 character descriptive
legend for both alarm and return-to-normal events.
• Battery back-up for the crystal controlled clock and historical buffer.
• Six RS232 serial input/output ports for connection to configuration terminal, printer or other
peripheral devices.
• Eight programmable relays which can be used for diagnostic alarms for any input or group of
inputs.
The Controller Modules provide for collection of event information from the Scanners and
distribution of the alarm and event information to various peripheral devices connected to the
system.
The Controller Module provides the following communication ports:
A high speed port for communication with Scanner Modules. This port is connected via the
Chassis back plane and extended to the Scanner Modules mounted in Expansion Chassis via fiber
optic communications.
A maintenance port, for connection of an engineering computer for system maintenance and
troubleshooting. This port designated 'P0', is located at the front of the Controller Module and
supports both RS232 serial and USB connections.
Five configurable serial ports are provided for communication with various peripheral devices.
These ports are designated ‘P1’, ‘P2’, ‘P3’, ‘P4’ and ‘P5’ and are located at the rear of the Controller
Module. Ports 'P1' or 'P5' may alternatively be routed to an optional fiber optic connection also
located at the rear of the module.
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Two Ethernet ports are provided for communication via a local or wide area network to various
peripheral devices. These ports designated ‘E0’ and ‘E1’, are located at the rear of the Controller
Module and provide a 10/100-Base-Tx connection. An optional 100-Base-Fx (fiber optic)
connection is also available.
A time synchronization port is provided for connection to an external synchronization source. This
port is designated ‘T1’ and is located at the rear of the Controller Module.
Eight configurable relay outputs are provided. These are connected via a 25 pin connector
designated R1 and located at the rear of the Controller Module.
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Current Time
Internally the QNet 4100 stores time in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) format, however, each
display or printer port can be configured to display the time in either UTC or Local time format.
Event time is displayed in hours, minutes, seconds and milliseconds.
Time Zone
The Time Zone selection determines what local time is displayed based on the current offset from
UTC. Additionally, the time zone setting also determines how the system accounts for daylight
savings time (DST).
Standard Oscillator:
If the ‘standard’ oscillator is in use, the worst case drift is assumed to be 20ppm or 72mS/hour; it
can be assumed that under worst case conditions the clock will lose accuracy at a rate of 72mS per
3600 seconds or 1mS per 50 seconds. If the primary source is lost the quality character will change
from ‘blank’ to ‘a’ after approximately 50 seconds, and will change from ‘a’ to ‘b’ after approximately
500 seconds. The clock will continue to degrade until eventually the clock is considered to be as
much as 100 seconds (or 100,000mS) away from the real time and the quality character will change
to ‘f’. However, since the standard oscillator is considered to drift at only 1mS per 50 seconds this
will take approximately 5,000,000 seconds!
Note: At start up time is read from the systems battery backed up real time clock (RTC). The
inaccuracy of the RTC is considered to be >100mS. If no external precision time source is present
the time quality character will be set to ‘c’. The external precision time source for the PTN system is
the IRIG B time code generator.
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Scanner Module
Each Scanner Module provides for 64 field contact inputs. The field contact inputs are routed from
the input terminals of the 'logic panel assembly' or 'reflash panel assembly' to 37 pin connectors (J2
and J3) at the rear of the module.
The Scanner Modules scan the field contact inputs every millisecond to determine if the contact has
changed state. If a change of state is detected the Scanner Module will apply the change of state to
its debounce filter algorithm, and if the change of state is persistent it will communicate the event to
the Controller Module. All parameters for the Scanner Module inputs are configured by software
and are stored at the Controller Module. When the system is started or when a change in the input
parameters is made the parameters are downloaded to the Scanner Module.
Field contacts can be set for either normally open (NO) (i.e. closed for the alarm condition) or
normally closed (NC) (i.e. open for the alarm conditions). The Scanner Module provides for
independently adjustable alarm and return-to-normal debounce filters for each input. The filters are
adjustable in the range of 1 to 65,535 mS in one millisecond increments. The default setting for the
debounce filters is 10 milliseconds but some adjustment may be required after installation
dependent on the type and condition of the field input device.
Individual inputs at the Scanner may be enabled or disabled. When a point is disabled no changes
of state of the field contact are reported to the Controller Module. This allows for individual field
devices to be disabled during maintenance such that nuisance/expected maintenance events are
not reported to the operator.
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Unless otherwise specified, all SER input cables are labelled 1 thru 32. For each additional
input cable above Scanner 1 - 32, add 32 to the like input from the previous cable.
SCANNER 1 - J2 = POINTS 1 THRU 32
SCANNER 1 - J3 = POINTS 33 THRU 64
SCANNER 2 - J2 = POINTS 65 THRU 96; ETC.
Connectors J2 & J3 pin 29 supply the operating voltage to the field contacts. Connector pin
30 (return) is used only if an external field contact power source is to be supplied to the
Scanner via the input cable (scanner card jumpers JP1 & JP2 must be removed for this
configuration).
The Scanner Modules monitor the field input events, time tags them and forwards the information to
the Controller Module. Each Scanner Module has an event memory for up to 2,334 events. It has
independently adjustable opening and closing contact debounce filters for each input, as well as
normal switch state (NO/NC), enable/disable state as configured by the user. An independently
adjustable auto delete/restore (ADRL) is also displayed but is not used in the PTN system. Scanner
Modules are located in the equipment Chassis together with the Annunciator Output Modules.
Redundant Scanner sub systems can be provided.
Custom Input Terminal Arrangements can be provided for connection of field inputs to the system.
Input Terminals that closely match the current Annunciator input terminal arrangements can be
provided for location behind each lamp box.
Input terminals can also be provided for the spare scanner inputs.
Connectors are provided for connection of the Ground Detector and Power fail alarm module to
route these alarms back to scanner inputs. For panel sections that contain a ‘reflash panel’ an
additional terminal arrangement is provided that closely matches the existing ‘reflash’ input terminal
arrangement. For both the Annunciator and Reflash input terminal arrangements, connectors are
provided to route the inputs via prefabricated cables to the Scanner Modules and for connection of
the Field Contact Voltage from the power distribution system. Ground Isolation Switches are
provided with the input terminal arrangement.
Each Scanner Module provides for 64 inputs and redundant Scanner Modules are provided for each
panel section. Four inputs of the Scanner Module are used for ground fault, logic, field and lamp
power supply failure alarms. The remaining inputs are provided with input terminals for connection
of existing field inputs. Where a ‘reflash’ system is mounted in the panel section an additional
redundant scanner pair is provided, either mounted in the same panel or in the adjacent panel
section.
The Scanner Module scans its associated inputs every 1 millisecond to determine if any inputs have
changed state. Any detected change of state is applied to a programmable ‘debounce’ algorithm to
eliminate contact bounce and resulting spurious alarms. The debounce delay is individually
programmable on a per input basis between 1-millisecond to 65,535 milliseconds in 1 millisecond
increments allowing each input to be conditioned depending on its function and the initiating device.
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If an event is detected after the debounce filtering, the event is subjected to an ‘automatic delete
and return to logging’ (ADRL) algorithm to determine if the input has entered an oscillatory or
continuously changing state. If an oscillatory condition is detected the input may be deleted from
reporting until the input returns to a steady condition. This eliminates multiple alarm reports from the
same device due to faulty field contacts.
The ADRL filter parameters are individually adjustable on a per input basis and may also be applied
to selected inputs. ADRL is set to 0.
When a valid event is detected the event is stored in the Scanner Module ‘event sequence memory’
buffer ready for transmission to the Controller Module. The size of the ‘sequence memory’ buffer
allows for up to 2,334 events to be stored per Scanner Module, ensuring that no events are missed
due to communications delays.
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Synchronization
The Controller Module broadcasts a TIME message in the form of ‘milliseconds since midnight’ to
the Scanner Modules at 30 second intervals.
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Technical Specifications
90 - 250 Vac, 50/60Hz; 90 - 350 Vdc; 48 Vdc; 24
Input power:
Vdc
250 Vdc; 125 Vdc; 48 Vdc; 24 Vdc (internally
Power Supply supplied).
Field contact
Customer supplied external field contact power
power supply:
supply input option (ranges as per internal
selection).
Type 8 relays, Form C
Nominal switching
2A @ 30 Vdc (resistive load)
capacity
Max switching
Relay Outputs 60 W, 125 VA (resistive load)
power
Max switching
220 Vdc, 250 Vac
voltage
Max carry current 3A
Single Qnet4100F Chassis - 512 points total in
Maximum point
increments of 64 (eight cards of 64 points each);
capability:
multiple Chassis - up to 4096 (64 cards total).
Maximum
separation Between Chassis - 1 mile (1.6km).
distance:
Sequential memory
Minimum 2334 event messages per 64 points.
capability:
Historical memory
Circular buffer with >100,000 point event storage.
capability:
Performance
Clock 50/60Hz; External sync pulse, once per hour;
synchronization: IRIG-B.
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