RKC INSTRUMENT SA200L Communication Instruction Manual

Limit Controller



SA200L

Communication

Instruction Manual

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RKC INSTRUMENT INC.

®

NOTICE

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of the respective companies.

This manual assumes that the reader has a fundamental knowledge of the principles of

electricity, process control, computer technology and communications.

 The figures, diagrams and numeric values used in this manual are only for explanation

purpose.

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instrument, instrument failure or indirect damage.

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made by imitating this instrument.

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components have a limited service life, or characteristics that change over time.

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makes no warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the accuracy of the information.

The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice.

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Safety Precautions

 Pictorial Symbols (safety symbols)

Various pictorial symbols are used in this manual to ensure safe use of the product, to protect

you and other people from harm, and to prevent damage to property. The symbols are

described below.

Be sure you thoroughly understand the meaning of the symbols before reading this manual.

: This mark indicates precautions that must be

taken if there is danger of electric shock, fire,

etc., which could result in loss of life or injury.

: This mark indicates that if these precautions

and operating procedures are not taken,

damage to the instrument may result.

: This mark indicates that all precautions

should be taken for safe usage.

 To prevent injury to persons, damage to the instrument and the equipment, a

suitable external protection device shall be required.

 All wiring must be completed before power is turned on to prevent electric

shock, fire or damage to the instrument and the equipment.

 This instrument must be used in accordance with the specifications to prevent

fire or damage to the instrument and the equipment.

 This instrument is not intended for use in locations subject to flammable or

explosive gases.

 Do not touch high-voltage connections such as power supply terminals, etc. to

avoid electric shock.

 RKC is not responsible if this instrument is repaired, modified or

disassembled by other than factory-approved personnel. Malfunction may

occur and warranty is void under these conditions.

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● This product is intended for use with industrial machines, test and measuring equipment.

(It is not designed for use with medical equipment and nuclear energy plant.)

● This is a Class A instrument. In a domestic environment, this instrument may cause radio

interference, in which case the user may be required to take additional measures.

● This instrument is protected from electric shock by reinforced insulation. Provide reinforced

insulation between the wire for the input signal and the wires for instrument power supply,

source of power and loads.

● Be sure to provide an appropriate surge control circuit respectively for the following:

- If input/output or signal lines within the building are longer than 30 meters.

- If input/output or signal lines leave the building, regardless the length.

● This instrument is designed for installation in an enclosed instrumentation panel. All

high-voltage connections such as power supply terminals must be enclosed in the

instrumentation panel to avoid electric shock to operating personnel.

● All precautions described in this manual should be taken to avoid damage to the instrument or

equipment.

● If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided

by the equipment may be impaired.

● All wiring must be in accordance with local codes and regulations.

● All wiring must be completed before power is turned on to prevent electric shock, instrument

failure, or incorrect action. The power must be turned off before repairing work for input break

and output failure including replacement of sensor, contactor or SSR, and all wiring must be

completed before power is turned on again.

● To prevent instrument damage as a result of failure, protect the power line and the input/output

lines from high currents with a suitable overcurrent protection device with adequate breaking

capacity such as a fuse, circuit breaker, etc.

● A malfunction in this product may occasionally prevent alarm outputs, resulting in a possible

hazard to the devices connected to this instrument. Take appropriate measures in the end use

to prevent hazards in the event of malfunction.

● Prevent metal fragments or lead wire scraps from falling inside instrument case to avoid electric

shock, fire or malfunction.

● Tighten each terminal screw to the specified torque found in the manual to avoid electric shock,

fire or malfunction.

● For proper operation of this instrument, provide adequate ventilation for heat dissipation.

● Do not connect wires to unused terminals as this will interfere with proper operation of the

instrument.

● Turn off the power supply before cleaning the instrument.

● Do not use a volatile solvent such as paint thinner to clean the instrument. Deformation or

discoloration may occur. Use a soft, dry cloth to remove stains from the instrument.

● To avoid damage to the instrument display, do not rub with an abrasive material or push the

front panel with a hard object.



When disposing of each part used for this instrument, always follows the procedure for

disposing of industrial wastes stipulated by the respective local community.

For Proper Disposal

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Symbols

 Pictorial Symbols (safety symbols)

: This mark indicates important information on installation, handling

and operating procedures.

: This mark indicates supplemental information on installation,

handling and operating procedures.

: This mark indicates where additional information may be located.

 Character Symbols

7-segment character

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Minus Period

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 - .

A B (b) C c D (d) E F G H I J K

A b C c D E F G H I J K

L M N (n) O (o) P Q R S T t U u

L M n o P Q R S T t U u

V W X Y Z

Degree ／ Prime ＊

(Asterisk)

V W X Y Z @ ` Š

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 Abbreviation symbols

These abbreviations are used in this manual:

Abbreviation

symbols Name Abbreviation

symbols Name

PV Measured value AHS Transmission output scale high

SV Limit set value ALS Transmission output scale low

PHLd Peak hold LCK Set data lock

bHLd Bottom hold SLH Setting limiter [high limit]

TIME EXCD time SLL Setting limiter [low limit]

ILr Alarm interlock release TC (input) Thermocouple (input)

ALM1 Alarm 1 RTD (input) Resistance temperature detector

(input)

ALM2 Alarm 2 V (input) Voltage (input)

AO Transmission output I (input) Current (input)

DEV Deviation OUT (1, 2) Output (1, 2)

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Document Configuration

There are four manuals pertaining to this product. Please be sure to read all manuals specific

to your application requirements.

The following manuals can be downloaded from the official RKC website:

https://www.rkcinst.co.jp/english/download-center/

Manual Manual

Number Remarks

SA200L Installation Manual IMR03H01-X  This manual is enclosed with instrument.

This manual explains the mounting and wiring.

SA200L Quick Operation Manual IMR03H02-E This manual is enclosed with instrument.

This manual explains the basic key operation,

mode menu, and data setting.

SA200L Instruction Manual IMR03H03-E This manual you are reading now.

This manual describes installation, wiring,

operation of each function, and

troubleshooting.

SA200L Communication Instruction Manual IMR03H04-E1 This manual you are reading now.

This manual explains RKC communication

protocol (ANSI X3.28-1976) and Modbus

relating to communication parameters setting.

Read this manual carefully before operating the instrument. Please place the manual

in a convenient location for easy reference.

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About This Manual

This manual consists of 7 chapters and an appendix. If you are looking for topics concerning the host

communication, you may be able to find one in the following table.

What do you want to do? See the following section for

more details

 I want to know the features of the host communication 1 OUTLINE

 I want to know how to connect to the host computer 2. WIRING

 I want to know how to set up the communication parameters 3. PARAMETER SETTING

 I want to know the content of RKC communication protocol 4. RKC COMMUNICATION

PROTOCOL

 I want to know the content of Modbus protocol 5. MODBUS PROTOCOL

 I want to know how to read the table 4.3.1 How to read the RKC

communication identifier

list

5.8.1 Reference to Modbus

communication identifier

list

 I want to check RKC communication/Modbus [identifier, data

register address, data attribute, data range and factory set values]

4.3.2 RKC communication

identifier list

5.8.2 Modbus communication

data list

 I want to know how to cope with errors 6. TROUBLESHOOTING

 I want to know the specification of the host communication 7. SPECIFICATIONS

 I want to see the table of ASCII/JIS 7-bit code A. APPENDIX

 I want to see the input range table A. APPENDIX

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Contents

Page

NOTICE

Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................................... i-1

 Pictorial Symbols (safety symbols) .............................................................................................. i-1

WARNING ....................................................................................................................................... i-1

CAUTION ........................................................................................................................................ i-2

For Proper Disposal .............................................................................................................................. i-2

Symbols ................................................................................................................................................ i-3

 Pictorial Symbols (safety symbols) .............................................................................................. i-3

 Character Symbols ...................................................................................................................... i-3

 Abbreviation symbols ................................................................................................................... i-4

Document Configuration ....................................................................................................................... i-5

About This Manual ................................................................................................................................ i-6

1. OUTLINE ............................................................................ 1-1

Chapter 1 describes the host communication of SA200L.

2. WIRING .............................................................................. 2-1

Chapter 2 describes how to connect to the host computer.

2.1 Wiring Cautions ............................................................................................ 2-2

2.2 Wiring for Host Communication .................................................................... 2-3

 Communication terminal number and signal details ........................................................ 2-3

 Wiring method .................................................................................................................. 2-3

 Wiring example ................................................................................................................ 2-4

3. PARAMETER SETTING .................................................... 3-1

Chapter 3 describes how to set up parameters necessary for the host communication.

3.1 Communication Setting Mode ....................................................................... 3-2

3.2 Setting the Communication Parameters ....................................................... 3-3

3.3 Device Address (Slave Address) Setting ...................................................... 3-4

3.4 Communication Speed Setting ..................................................................... 3-6

3.5 Data Bit Configuration Setting ...................................................................... 3-7

3.6 Interval Time Setting ..................................................................................... 3-9

3.7 Communication Protocol Setting ................................................................ 3-11

3.8 Communication Requirements ................................................................... 3-13

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4. RKC COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL .............................. 4-1

Chapter 4 describes the RKC communication protocol.

4.1 Polling ........................................................................................................... 4-2

4.1.1 Polling procedures .......................................................................................................... 4-3

4.1.2 Polling procedure example .............................................................................................. 4-6

4.2 Selecting ....................................................................................................... 4-7

4.2.1 Selecting procedures ...................................................................................................... 4-7

4.2.2 Selecting procedure example ........................................................................................ 4-10

4.3 RKC Communication Identifier List ............................................................. 4-11

4.3.1 How to read the RKC communication identifier list ....................................................... 4-11

4.3.2 RKC communication identifier list ................................................................................. 4-12

5. MODBUS PROTOCOL ...................................................... 5-1

Chapter 5 describes the Modbus protocol.

5.1 Message Format ........................................................................................... 5-2

5.2 Function Code .............................................................................................. 5-3

5.3 Communication Mode ................................................................................... 5-3

5.4 Slave Responses .......................................................................................... 5-4

5.5 Calculating CRC-16 ...................................................................................... 5-5

5.6 Message Format ........................................................................................... 5-7

5.6.1 Read holding registers [03H] ........................................................................................... 5-7

5.6.2 Preset single register [06H] ............................................................................................. 5-8

5.6.3 Diagnostics (loopback test) [08H] ................................................................................... 5-9

5.7 Data Configuration ...................................................................................... 5-10

5.7.1 Data range ............................................................................................................................ 5-10

5.7.2 Data processing precautions ................................................................................................ 5-13

5.8 Modbus Communication Data List .............................................................. 5-14

5.8.1 Reference to Modbus communication identifier list ...................................................... 5-14

5.8.2 Modbus communication data list ................................................................................... 5-15

6. TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................... 6-1

Chapter 6 describes how to cope with errors during the communication.

6.1 RKC Communication .................................................................................... 6-3

6.2 Modbus ........................................................................................................ 6-4

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7. SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................. 7-1

Chapter 7 describes the specification of the host communication.

7.1 RKC Communication .................................................................................... 7-2

7.2 Modbus ........................................................................................................ 7-3

A. APPENDIX........................................................................ A-1

A.1 ASCII 7-Bit Code Table ............................................................................... A-2

A.2 Input Type Table ......................................................................................... A-3

A.3 Input Range Tables ..................................................................................... A-4

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MEMO

OUTLINE

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This chapter describes the host communication of SA200L.

1. OUTLINE

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The communication function makes it possible to monitor and set the data of the Limit Controller SA200L

from a host computer. The SA200L interfaces with the host computer via Modbus or RKC communication

(ANSI X3.28-1976 subcategories 2.5 and A4) protocols. Communication function is available only when

optional communication function has been specified at the time of ordering.

For reference purposes, the Modbus protocol identifies the host computer as master, the controller as slave.

 Host communication (RKC communication, Modbus) [Optional]

Communication interface: RS-485

 Multi-drop connection

One host computer (master) can communicate with up to 31 SA200Ls.

Host computer (master), etc.

RKC communication or Modbus [Communication interface: RS-485]

SA200L (slave) maximum connections: Up to 31 controllers

SET SET SET SET SET

WIRING

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This chapter describes how to connect to the host computer.

2. WIRING

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2.1 Wiring Cautions

 To avoid noise induction, keep communication wire away from instrument power line, load lines and

power lines of other electric equipment.

 Always use recommended solderless terminal lugs or equivalent.

Screw size: M3  6 (With 5.8  5.8 square washer)

Recommended tightening torque:

0.4 N･m [4 kgf･cm]

Applicable wire: Solid/twisted wire of 2 mm2

Recommended dimension:

See Fig. at the right

Recommended solderless terminals:

Circular terminal with isolation

(M3 screw, width 5.5 mm, hole diameter 3.2 mm)

 Make sure that during field wiring parts of conductors cannot come into contact with adjacent conductive

parts.

 Always connect external wires starting from the lower terminals (No.1 to 6). Disconnect the wires starting

from the upper terminals (No.7 to 12).

 When multiple instruments are vertically closely mounted, do not connect two or more solderless terminal

lugs to one terminal.

 If multiple instruments are vertically closely mounted, it is necessary to bend the terminal lugs when they

are connected to the lower terminals.

To prevent electric shock or instrument failure, do not turn on the power until all wiring

is completed. Make sure that the wiring is correct before applying power to the

instrument.

Recommended dimension:

4 mm



3.2 MIN



5.9 MAX

6 mm

2. WIRING

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2.2 Wiring for Host Communication

 Communication terminal number and signal details

Terminal No. Signal name Symbol

10 Signal ground SG

11 Send data/Receive data T/R (A)

12 Send data/Receive data T/R (B)

 Wiring method

 Connection to the RS-485 port of the host computer (master)

The communication cable and termination resistor(s) must be provided by the customer.

T/R (B) T/R (A) SG

10 11 12

RS-485

Communication

7 8 9 10 11 12

1 2 3 4 5 6

SA200L

rear terminals

31 max. * R: Termination resistors (Example: 120  1/2 W)

If communication errors occur frequently due tothe operation environment o

r

the communication distance, connect termination resistors.

SG

T/R

(

B

)

T/R

(

A

)

RD

(

RXD

)

：Receive data

SD

(

TXD

)

：Send data

Host com

p

uter

(

Master

)

RS-485



Paired wire

Send/Receive

transfer signal

Shielded twisted

pair wire

SA200L

(Slave)

SA200L

(Slave)

SD (TXD) and RD (RXD): Negative logic

* R

12

11

10

SG

T/R

(

B

)

T/R

(

A

)

12

11

10

SG

T/R

(

B

)

T/R

(

A

)

2. WIRING

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 Connection to the RS-232C port of the host computer (master)

Use a RS-232C/RS-485 converter with an automatic send/receive transfer function.

The communication cable and termination resistor(s) must be provided by the customer.

 Wiring example

 Connection with up to 31 SA200L (slaves) and one host computer (master)

Host computer (Master) Host computer (Master)

RS-232C/RS-485 converter

Junction terminal

1 2 3 4

SA200L

(Slaves)

SA200L

(Slaves)

Device address

(Slave address)

RS-485

or

RS-232C

RS-485

30 29 31

Recommended:

CD485, CD485/V manufactured by

Data Link, Inc. or equivalent.

RS-485

SG

T/R (A)

T/R (B)

)

RS-232C

Host computer

(Master)

RS-232C/RS-485

converter

Shielded twisted

pair wire

Paired wire

SA200L

(Slave)

* R: Termination resistors (Example: 120  1/2 W)

If communication errors occur frequently due tothe operation environment

or the communication distance, connect termination resistors.

* R



31 max.

12

11

10

SG

T/R (B)

T/R (A)

12

11

10

SG

T/R (B)

T/R (A)

SA200L

(Slave)

PARAMETER

SETTING

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This chapter describes how to set up parameters necessary for the host

communication.

3. PARAMETER SETTING

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To establish communication parameters between host computer (master) and SA200L (slave), it is necessary

to set the device address (slave address), Communication speed, Data bit configuration and Interval time on

each SA200L (slave) in the communication mode.

3.1 Communication Setting Mode

1. When the power to the SA200L is turned on, the input type, input range and PV/SV monitor will be

automatically displayed in that order.

2. To go to the Communication setting mode, you must be in PV/SV monitor. Press and hold the SET key

and press the <RST key at the same time to initiate communication settings. The first parameter to be

displayed will be the Device address (slave address), Add.

To return to the PV/SV monitor, press and hold the SET key and press the <RST key at the same

time. When the Communication setting mode is done, the display changes to the PV/SV monitor.

Communication setting mode

Device address (Slave address)

SA200L

SV PV

RST SET

OUT2

OUT1

ALM2

EXCD

ALM1

1

.

0

.

0

.

0

.

1

.

0

.

0

.

0

.

8

.

A

.

d

.

d

.

0

.

0

.

0

.

0

.

SA200L

SV PV

RST SET

OUT2

OUT1

ALM2

EXCD

ALM1

PV/SV monitor

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