OpenDAC
®
I/O System
NETWORK INTERFACES
OpenDAC
®
for Ethernet
FEATURES
• Use Ethernet to Control/Monitor up
to 32 Analog and/or Digital I/O
Channels using OpenLine
®
I/O
Modules
• Network Multiple OpenDACs
®
• 10Base-T and 100Base-TX Support
• Extremely Fast Response Times
over Network
• Support Modbus/TCP Protocol
and HTTP
• Use Web Browser for Configuration,
Monitoring and Control of I/O
modules
• Diagnostic LEDs
• CE Certified
• DIN Rail Mounting
• Modbus TCP
ETHERNET UNIT ON OPENDAC® SYSTEM
APPLICATIONS
Stand Alone Control
Local Control & I/O
Remote I/O
Distributed I/O
SCADA
RTU
OpenDAC
®
I/O System
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The OpenDAC
®
for Ethernet network inter-
face is a remote slave that responds to
Modbus/TCP commands that it receives over
the network. The status and configuration of
up to 32 OpenLine
®
analog or digital I/O chan-
nels is stored and constantly refreshed.
OpenDAC
®
for Ethernet is self-configuring. On
power up, the controller will identify the types
of I/O modules present. The unit will then con-
tinuously scan and update the digital and ana-
log modules. Digital input channels can be
setup for latching operation. The OpenDAC
®
for Ethernet supports the OpenLine
®
Smart
Module Protocol (SMP) that allows field cali-
bration and parameter setup of I/O modules.
Each OpenDAC
®
or third party device on the
network is assigned a unique IP address. There
are three methods of assigning the internet
protocol address -BOOTP, DHCP, and a static
method. The controller is shipped with the default
IP address of 128.0.0.1. The IP address can be
changed using a web browser. The web browser
can also be used to select BOOTP or DHCP to
assign the IP address. Communication data
rates are either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps.
OpenDAC
®
automatically detects whether it is
connected to a 10Base-T or 100Base-TX
network, eliminating switch settings and
simplifying set up. Network and controller status
can be monitored by status LEDs.
Each OpenDAC
®
incorporates a communication
watchdog timer that monitors communication
from the Modbus/TCP master. When the
watchdog is enabled and the slave does not
receive a valid Modbus/TCP message within a
specified time, the OpenDAC
®
will set all output
modules to the stored fault-state values. Should
a valid message be received, the timer is reset
and communication resumes. All configuration
parameters are displayed and modified using a
web browser. The configuration parameters
are password protected to provide security
against unauthorized access.
ANALOG & DIGITAL I/O
MODULES
OpenDAC
®
for Ethernet connects directly to
one or two 16 channel racks. Any combination
of analog and digital I/O modules may be used.
On power up, the OpenDAC
®
scans and stores
the I/O configuration and makes the information
available to the master.
In addition to simple On/Off instructions, the
OpenDAC
®
allows you to:
• Read linearized thermocouple and RTD
temperature values
• Detect rising or falling edges
• Latch momentary input events
• Set the level of analog outputs
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Grayhill, Inc. • 561 Hillgrove Avenue • LaGrange, Illinois 60525-5997 • USA • Phone: 708-354-1040 • Fax: 708-354-2820 • www.grayhill.com
OpenDAC
®
I/O System
DIMENSIONS
In inches (and millimeters)
4.1(104,26)
3.9 (99,56)
OpenDAC
for Ethernet
DEFAULT
CONFIG
POWER
RESET
STAT
DIN RAIL LATCH
LINK
2.6
(65.48)
PIN 1
2.3 (57.17)
TO CENTERLINE OF
DIN RAIL CHANNEL
SPECIFICATIONS
Supply Voltage:
4.80 to 5.25 Vdc
Supply Current (less modules):
1.0 amp
max.
Operating Temperature:
-40 to 85°C
Humidity:
5-95% non-condensing
Housing Material:
ABS/Polycarbonate blend
CPU:
Net+ARM 40
Connections:
Network:
RJ-45
Passive Rack:
48-Pin Euro DIN (male)
Range of Network (without repeaters):
100 meters with CAT 5 UTP
ORDERING INFORMATION
Part Number
Description
Ethernet Network Interface
72-ETH-T000
Analog/Digital OpenDAC
®
for Ethernet
Ethernet User’s Manual and Software
72-UM-OETH
72-UM-ETH
72-UOL
72-UME-DLL32
OpenDAC
®
for Ethernet user’s manual
OpenLine
®
for Ethernet user’s manual
OpenLine
®
/OpenDAC
®
configuration and product data
Ethernet/Modbus DLL for Windows 95/98/NT
Compatible Components
OpenDAC
®
I/O Racks
Digital OpenLine
®
I/O Modules
Analog OpenLine
®
I/O Modules
Power Supply
Available from your local authorized
Grayhill Distributor.
For prices and discounts,
contact your local sales office, an authorized
Distributor or Grayhill.
OpenDAC
®
I/O System
Grayhill, Inc. • 561 Hillgrove Avenue • LaGrange, Illinois 60525-5997 • USA • Phone: 708-354-1040 • Fax: 708-354-2820 • www.grayhill.com
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