IEC 62591 Wireless Interface Instruction Manual: Part D301708X012
IEC 62591 Wireless Interface Instruction Manual: Part D301708X012
IEC 62591 Wireless Interface Instruction Manual: Part D301708X012
August 2015
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IEC 62591 Wireless Interface Instruction Manual
Contents
Index I-1
iv Revised August-2015
IEC 62591 Wireless Interface Instruction Manual
In This Chapter
This manual covers both the hardware the IEC 62591 Wireless
Interface module for the Series 2 ROC800-Series device, the IEC 62591
Wireless Interface module for the FloBoss 107 device, and the Smart
Wireless Field Link and the software you need to configure and
commission the hardware components.
Note: The IEC 62591 Wireless Interface uses open source software.
Refer to Open Source Software Listing (Form A6330, included
in the same .zip file as this manual) for a complete listing of all
components. Source code is available upon request. You may
obtain a copy of this source code by contacting Remote
Automation Solutions Technical Support.
This chapter details the structure of this manual and provides an
overview of the IEC 62591 Wireless Interface and its components.
1.2 Hardware
The IEC 62591 Wireless Interface has two basic components: the IEC
62591 Wireless Interface module (module) and the Smart Wireless
Field Link (Field Link).
You can place the module in any available slot on the ROC800 or
FB107. However, each ROC800 or FB107 can support only one IEC
62591 Wireless Interface module.
For instructions on installing the Smart Wireless Field Link in the field,
refer to Chapter 2, Installation.
Chapter 2 Installation
In This Chapter
Note: Leaving the wire channel cover in place can prevent the
module from correctly connecting to the socket on the
backplane.
3. Perform one of the following:
If a module is currently in the slot, unscrew the captive screws
and remove that module. Store it in an anti-static bag.
If the slot is currently empty, remove and store the module
cover.
4. Insert the module through the module slot in the front of the
ROC800 or EXP housing. Make sure that the label on the front of
the module faces right side up (see Figure 1-2). Gently slide the
module in place until it contacts properly with the connectors on the
backplane.
Note: If the module stops and does not go any farther, do not force
the module. Remove the module and see if the pins are bent.
If the pins are bent, gently straighten the pints and re-insert
the module. The back of the module must connect fully with
the connectors on the backplane.
5. Tighten the captive screws on the front of the module.
6. Wire the module to the Smart Wireless Field Link (refer to Wiring
the Modules and Field Link section in this chapter).
7. Replace the wire channel cover.
Caution If any processes require backup, arrange for that before removing
power from the device.
Note: When you install an IEC 62591 module in the FB107s slot
2, the firmware redirects the COM2 communications port on
the CPU to the module installed in slot 2. To prevent this
from occurring, install the module in slot 3 through slot 7.
3. Close the module cover (the piece with ridged edges) against the
body of the module. This enables the locking mechanism to secure
the module in the slot.
4. Insert the module in the slot on the base unit or expansion rack,
making sure that the module faces the correct direction (see Figure
1-2). Gently slide the module into place until it contacts properly
with the connectors on the backplane.
Note: If the module stops and does not go any farther, do not force
the module. Remove the module and see if the pins are bent.
If the pins are bent, gently straighten the pints and re-insert
the module. The back of the module must connect fully with
the connectors on the backplane.
5. Wire the module to the Smart Wireless Field Link (refer to Wiring
the Modules and Field Link section in this chapter).
Note: Ensure that wiring between the ROC800 or FB107 IEC 62591
module and the Smart Wireless Field Link meets all appropriate
local requirements (use of conduit, etc.).
3. Connect the positive power lead to the + power terminal and the
negative power lead to the power terminal.
4. Connect the data + lead to the A (+) terminal and the data lead
to the B () terminal (see Figure 2-4).
5. Plug and seal any unused conduit connectors.
6. Replace the housing cover.
A. Data A (+)
B. Data B ()
C. Return
D. +10.5 to 30 Vdc
Figure 2-5. FB107 IEC 62591 Module Power and Data Wiring to Field Link
Figure 2-6. ROC800 IEC 62591 Module Power and Data Wiring to Field Link
After you have wired the Field Link to the IEC 62591 module and
applied power to the module, you use the AMS Device Configurator to
configure transmitters for the wireless network. You then use
ROCLINK 800 to activate (or commission) each WirelessHART
device into the entire network. Both of these software tools are available
as part of OpenEnterprise Field Tools.
3.1 Overview
As indicated previously, a wireless interface network consists of a
number of wireless devices (up to 60 in a ROC800-based network or up
to 20 in an FB107-based network), a Smart Wireless Field Link, and an
IEC 62591 module installed in an FB107 or ROC800. For the
configuration and commissioning tasks described in this chapter, weve
added a PC running ROCLINK 800 to Figure 3-1.
The individual devices should fit into a general organizational plan for
your fields. By identifying logical groups and pre-assigning devices to
those groups, you can eliminate guesswork during commissioning,
efficiently define networks, and more quickly begin to acquire data.
Note: An important restriction in planning networks is to know that a
network can have only one Network ID, one Join Key, one Field
Link, and one controller (a ROC800 supporting up to 60 devices
or a FB107 supporting up to 20 devices).
The Join Key is the password that allows a device to access its defined
network. During configuration, you also provide the device with its
network-specific Join Key. During configuration and commissioning,
ROCLINK 800 uses the Network ID and Join Key to create the network
(see Figure 3-3).
Tab Description
Uninstall Click to uninstall the IEC 62591 module and restore
factory defaults. Since the FB107 automatically
recognizes installed modules, it immediately
redisplays the module in the graphic interface.
Note: Click this button to reset all values for the
module back to factory default. You must
redefine all values for your network.
Commission Click to access the Commission screen, which
displays all devices the Field Link has identified for
the network.
Note: The values initially shown in the Network ID and Join Key
fields in Figure 3-3 are default values. You must change these
to your network-specific ID and join keys and save the
configuration to flash memory. This prevents the default values
from overwriting your network-specific values during a cold
start.
Complete the Network ID and Join Key fields with the Network ID and
Join Key you have defined for the transmitters.
Field Description
Network ID Enter a five-character Network ID. Valid values are
1 to 36863.
Click Apply. As the Field Link processes your request to add the device
to the network, the value displayed in the Status field changes:
On-Line. When the Status field shows On-line, you can begin
commissioning devices for the network.
Select the General tab, and click Commission. The IEC 62591 Module
screen displays.
The following sections discuss how to use these tabs to manage your
network.
Note: If you change the tag for a transmitter using either a hand-held
375/475 device or AMS, the new tag may not display until the
device appears on the Commissioned list.
Decommissioning a Device
If you decide to remove a device from your network, use this screen to
decommission the device. Select the device and drag it to the
Uncommissioned list.
Note: Remember to adjust or redefine any TLPs you have designated
to accumulate the information for the decommissioned devices
logical position.
Replacing a Device
If a particular wireless device in your network stops working, you can
easily replace it with a similar device.
Note: Using this option does not require you to adjust or redefine any
TLPs you have designated to accumulate the information for the
decommissioned devices logical position. The new device
assumes all parameters you have defined for the old device.
First, configure the device for the network, assigning it the appropriate
Network ID and Join Key. Install the device in the field. Start
ROCLINK 800, select the IEC 62591 module, and display the
Commission tab. When the replacement device appears on the
Uncommissioned list, select it and drag it on top of the non-working
device. This tells ROCLINK 800 that you want this new device to
assume all the defined characteristics of the old device.
ROCLINK 800 displays a verification dialog to prevent you from
accidentally replacing a device:
Field Description
Transmitter Displays the 40-character alphanumeric tag
associated with the transmitter. The system adds
the logical position (here, 18 -) to the tag. Click to
display all devices currently defined for this
network.
Tag Defines a 40-character alphanumeric identifier for
the transmitter (such as Tank2Level or
Pump1NorthTemporary).
Message Provides an optional 40-character message
associated with the transmitter. Use this field for
explanatory or warning messages (such as Not to
exceed 300 psi).
Descriptor Provides an optional 20-character alphanumeric
descriptor for the transmitter (such as Casing
press).
Transmitter Information This section displays read-only information
reported by the transmitter, including serial
number, manufacturer ID, type of device, battery
life, and other data.
Note: Battery life is calculated by the transmitter.
Refer to the transmitters manufacturer for
further details.
Burst Rate Indicates, in seconds, how often the transmitter
sends out data. The default is 4 seconds.
Field Description
Comm Status This read-only field shows the status of the
communications channel.
Device Status This read-only field shows the Field Device Status
code to indicate the current communication and
operating state of the transmitter. For any value
other than 0, the field turns red.
Note: Hover your mouse over this field to view the
meaning of the response code. Response
codes are manufacturer-defined. Refer to
the documentation provided with the
transmitter or to the manufacturers website
for a complete list of response codes, their
meanings, and their resolutions.
Commission Status This read-only field shows the current status of the
device in the commissioning process. Valid values
are:
0 = Idle (not used)
1 = Configuring Burst Command
2 = Configuring Burst Variables
3 = Configuring Burst Rate
4 = Enabling Bursting
5 = Bursting (field highlighted in green)
6 = Data Stale (field highlighted in yellow)
7 = Communication Failure (field highlighted in red)
8 = Disabling Bursting
Poll Mode Indicates the mode the transmitter uses to acquire
information. The default is Normal, based on the
value in the Burst Rate field. Select Update and
click Apply to immediately perform an on-demand
polling and refresh all fields on this screen. The
mode reverts to Normal at the next Burst Rate
interval.
Process Variables on Sets the process variables to use after a failure.
Reset Valid values are Retain Last Value (use the last
known values for the process variables) or Use
Failsafe Value (use the values entered in the PV
Failsafe, SV Failsafe, TV Failsafe, and QV Failsafe
fields).
Process Variables Displays the value, health, and status for the
primary (PV), secondary (SV), tertiary (TV), and
quaternary (QV) dynamic variables. For each
variable, two status fields display to the right of the
Value field.
Field Description
The module returns four additional bits, but these
are not displayed through ROCLINK. Bit 3 indicates
the More Device Variable Status Available. Bits 2
through 0 indicate the Device Family Specific
Status. Use TLPs to retrieve these additional bits
for the PV Status (177,x,60), SV Status (177,x,61),
TV Status (177,x,62), and QV Status (177,x,63).
For more information, refer to the Command
Summary Specification (HCF_SPEC-99), available
from the HART Communication Foundation.
Enable Fault Detection Check to enable fault detection on the process
variables. If enabled and the system detects a fault,
the system marks the field in red and displays NaN
(not a number).
Note: You enable fault detection individually for
each process variable. This field applies only to the
FB107.
Dynamic Variables Defines the slot assignment and associated value
for up to four slot-based variables.
Each wireless transmitter contains up to 250 slots
able to store variable information (such as
temperature, pressure, scaling factors, altitude,
flow, and so on). Each transmitter manufacturer
defines which slots contain what information. Refer
to the documentation provided with the transmitter
or to the manufacturers website for a complete list
of slot assignments.
Note: WirelessHART conventions require that all
manufacturers reserve slots 246 through
249 for the dynamic variables PV, SV, TV,
and FV, respectively. Slot 250 is also
reserved as permanently unassigned, and
does not accumulate values.
Discrete Variables Sets the configuration and shows the status of
connected discrete devices that support discrete
variables. The IEC 62591 module can control a
maximum of four discrete variables that display in a
list in the Discrete Variables field. Refer to the
documentation for your specific discrete device for
a list of available set points and possible statuses.
An example of a discrete device that supports
discrete variables is a discrete valve. You can
configure the set point of the discrete valve as
being Open or Closed. These set points are shown
as radio buttons in the Discrete Variables list. The
status of the device in relation to the configured set
point is displayed in the Discrete Variables list to
the left of the set point. In the discrete valve
example, the status might show Closed, Open,
Closing, or Opening.
Note: Click Update to manually refresh the Status
field.
Click Apply to save any changes you may make to the values on this
screen.
Note: You can also double-click a commissioned device on the
Commission screen to immediately access the Transmitter
screen for that device.
This screen shows the logical point to which you have installed the
device, the devices 23-character alphanumeric (long) tag, and any
integrity issues for that device (as shown for the device assigned to
point 2). Double-click a device to display the Transmitter screen (see
Figure 3-7) for that device.
The following sections discuss how to use these tabs to manage your
network.
Field Description
Network ID Enter a five-character Network ID. Valid values are
1 to 36863.
Field Description
Status This read-only field shows the current status of the
connection between the network and ROCLINK
800.
Enable Active Click to enable active advertising, in which the IEC
Advertising 62591 module continuously broadcasts network
information. This enables new devices to quickly
join the network. Active advertising broadcasts
network information continuously for approximately
30 minutes.
Additionally, active advertising occurs automatically
when:
You first power up or restart the IEC 62591
module or
A device leaves the network (which allows
communications to re-establish).
Click Apply. As the Field Link processes your request to add the device
to the network, the value displayed in the Status field changes:
Note: To select more than one device, press the Ctrl key and left-click
each additional device.
Click Commission. After a few minutes, the device moves from the
Uncommissioned to the Commissioned list:
Note: Using this option does not require you to adjust or redefine any
TLPs you have designated to accumulate the information for the
decommissioned devices logical position. The new device
assumes all parameters you have defined for the old device.
First, configure the device for the network, assigning it the appropriate
Network ID and Join Key. Install the device in the field. Start
ROCLINK 800, select the IEC 62591 module, and display the
Commission tab. When the replacement device appears on the
Uncommissioned list, select it and drag it on top of the non-working
device. This tells ROCLINK 800 that you want this new device to
assume all the defined characteristics of the old device.
ROCLINK 800 displays a verification dialog to prevent you from
accidentally replacing a device:
Field Description
Transmitter Displays the 40-character alphanumeric tag
associated with the transmitter. The system adds
the logical position (here, 18 - ) to the tag. Click
to display all devices currently defined for this
network.
Note: Battery life is calculated by the transmitter.
Refer to the transmitters manufacturer for
further details.
Tag Defines a 40-character alphanumeric identifier for
the transmitter (such as Tank2Level or
Pump1Temporary).
Message Provides an optional 40-character alphanumeric
message associated with the transmitter. Use this
field for explanatory or warning messages (such as
Not to exceed 300 psi).
Descriptor Provides an optional 20-character alphanumeric
description of transmitter (such as Casing press).
Transmitter Information This section displays read-only information
reported by the transmitter, including serial
number, manufacturer ID, type of device, battery
life, and other data.
Note: Battery life is calculated by the transmitter.
Refer to the transmitters manufacturer for
further details.
Field Description
Burst Rate Indicates, in seconds, how often the transmitter
sends out data. The default is 4 seconds.
Comm Status This read-only field shows the status of the
communications channel.
Device Status This read-only field shows the Field Device Status
code to indicate the current communication and
operating state of the transmitter. For any value
other than 0, the field turns red.
Note: Hover your mouse over this field to view the
meaning of the response code. Response
codes are manufacturer-defined. Refer to
the documentation provided with the
transmitter or to the manufacturers website
for a complete list of response codes, their
meanings, and their resolutions.
Commission Status Indicates the current status of the device in the
commissioning process. Valid values are:
0 = Logical Not Used
1 = Configuring Burst Command
2 = Configuring Burst Variables
3 = Configuring Burst Rate
4 = Enabling Bursting
5 = Bursting (field highlighted in green)
6 = Data Stale (field highlighted in yellow)
7 = Communication Failure (field highlighted in red)
8 = Disabling Bursting
Poll Mode Indicates the mode the transmitter uses to acquire
information. The default is Normal, based on the
value in the Burst Rate field. Select Update and
click Apply to immediately perform an on-demand
polling and refresh all fields on this screen. The
mode reverts to Normal at the next Burst Rate
interval.
Process Variables on Sets the process variables to use after a failure.
Reset Valid values are Retain Last Value (use the last
known values for the process variables) or Use
Failsafe Value (use the values entered in the PV
Failsafe, SV Failsafe, TV Failsafe, and QV Failsafe
fields).
Process Variables Displays the values for the primary (PV), secondary
(SV), tertiary (TV), and quaternary (QV) process
variables.
Dynamic Variables Defines the slot assignment and associated value
for up to four slot-based variables.
Each wireless transmitter contains up to 250 slots
able to store variable information (such as
temperature, pressure, scaling factors, altitude,
flow, and so on). Each transmitter manufacturer
defines which slots contain what information. Refer
to the documentation provided with the transmitter
or to the manufacturers website for a complete list
of slot assignments.
Field Description
Note: WirelessHART conventions require that all
manufacturers reserve slots 246 through
249 for the dynamic variables PV, SV, TV,
and FV, respectively. Slot 250 is also
reserved as permanently unassigned, and
does not accumulate values.
Discrete Variables Sets the configuration and shows the status of
connected discrete devices that support discrete
variables. The IEC 62591 module can control a
maximum of four discrete variables that display in a
list in the Discrete Variables field. Refer to the
documentation for your specific discrete device for
a list of available set points and possible statuses.
An example of a discrete device that supports
discrete variables is a discrete valve. You can
configure the set point of the discrete valve as
being Open or Closed. These set points are shown
as radio buttons in the Discrete Variables list. The
status of the device in relation to the configured set
point is displayed in the Discrete Variables list to
the left of the set point. In the discrete valve
example, the status might show Closed, Open,
Closing, or Opening.
Note: Click Update to manually refresh the Status
field.
Click Apply to save any changes you may make to the values on this
screen.
Note: You can also double-click a commissioned device on the
Commission screen to immediately access the Transmitter
screen for that device.
Follow the procedures on this screen to update the firmware in the IEC
62591 module.
Note: The value in the Current Version field changes when the
firmware update completes.
4. Start ROCLINK.
6. Verify that the module is connected to the network and that the
module is currently on-line.
Remove the USB drive for your PCs USB port and attach it to the
USB port on the IEC 62591 module.
7. On the main ROCLINK screen select Utilities > Update Firmware.
8. Select the IEC 62591 Module tab and verify that the Current
Version is 1.00. Click Start to begin the update process.
9. When the dialog displays, click Yes to start the update process.
11. Once the update starts, it takes several minutes to complete. Status
messages continue to display at the bottom of the screen.
12. When the update completes, the program reboots the module.
14. Verify that the version of firmware for the module is now 1.10.
15. The update process preserves the network settings for your module,
but you should still verify that the settings are correct. Click Cancel
to close the Update Firmware screen, click on the IEC 62591
module, and select the Network tab to review the network settings.
16. The update is complete. Remove the USB drive from the port on the
IEC 62591 module.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
In This Chapter
codes which you can check; often these will identify configuration
problems for you.
Collect and save as much relevant information as you can. If
possible, make notes concerning what steps you took leading up to
the initial occurrence of the problem. Save printouts, screen
captures, error codes, and so on so you can refer to them if you have
to call for technical assistance.
Did you place the IEC62591 module in the proper slot as specified in the
IEC 62591 application?
Did you assign a unique Long Tag Name to each wireless device and
specify the exact same long tag names in the IEC 62591 application?
Did you assign a Network ID which must be the same in each and every
wireless device in this network, and must also match the Network ID
defined in the IEC 62591 application?
Did you assign a Join Key which must be the same in each and every
wireless device in this network, and must also match the Join Key defined
in the IEC 62591 application?
Appendix A Glossary
Note: This is a generalized glossary of terms. Not all the terms may
necessarily correspond to the particular device or software
described in this manual. For that reason, the term ROC is
used to identify all varieties of Remote Operations Controllers
(including ROC800-Series, ROC300-Series, FloBoss 100-
Series, FloBoss 300-Series, FloBoss 500-Series, and FloBoss
407 units).
A
A/D Analog to Digital signal conversion.
ABS Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene.
Active A mode in which the IEC 62591 module sends messages to the wireless network to
Advertising keep radios active for a longer period of time to facilitate quicker detection of new (or
replaced) wireless devices. Because leaving radios on consumes power, active
advertising is only used on certain conditions.
ADC Analog to Digital Converter. Used to convert analog inputs (AI) to a format the flow
computer can use.
AGA American Gas Association. A professional organization that oversees the AGA3
(orifice), AGA5 (heating value), AGA7 (turbine), AGA8 (compressibility), and AGA11
(ultrasonic) gas flow calculation standards. See http://www.aga.org.
AWG American Wire Gauge.
AI Analog Input.
AO Analog Output.
Analog Analog data is represented by a continuous variable, such as an electrical current
signal.
AP Absolute Pressure.
API American Petroleum Institute. See http://www.api.org.
Area A user-defined grouping of database entities.
ASCII American (National) Standard Code for Information Interchange.
Attribute A parameter that provides information about an aspect of a database point. For
example, the alarm attribute is an attribute that uniquely identifies the configured value
of an alarm.
B
BMV Base Multiplier Value, used in AGA7 (turbine) calculations.
BPS Bits Per Second, associated with baud rate.
BTU British Thermal Unit, a measure of heat energy.
Built-in I/O I/O channels that are fabricated into the ROC and do not require a separate option.
Also called on-board I/O.
C
C1D2 Class 1, Division 2 hazardous area
CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor, a type of microprocessor used in a ROC.
C (continued)
Coil Digital output, a bit to be cleared or set.
COL Ethernet Packet Collision.
COM Communications port on a personal computer (PC).
COMM Communications port on a ROC used for host communications. .
Note: On FloBoss 500-Series and FloBoss 407s, COMM1 is built-in for RS-232 serial
communications.
Comm Module Module that plugs into a ROC to provide a channel for communications via a specified
communications protocol, such as EIA-422 (RS-422) or HART.
CF Compare Flag; stores the Signal Value Discrete (SVD).
Configuration Refers either to the process of setting up the software for a given system or the result
of performing this process. The configuration activity includes editing the database,
building schematic displays and reports, and defining user calculations. Typically, the
software setup of a device that can often be defined and changed. Can also mean the
hardware assembly scheme.
Configuration In ROCLINK 800, the graphical display that appears when a configuration file opens. It
Tree is a hierarchical branching (tree-style) method for navigating within the configuration
screens.
CPU Central Processing Unit.
CRC Cyclical Redundancy Check error checking.
Crosstalk The amount of signal that crosses over between the receive and transmit pairs, and
signal attenuation, which is the amount of signal loss encountered on the Ethernet
segment.
CSA Canadian Standards Association. See http://www.csa.ca.
CSMA/CD Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection.
CTS Clear to Send modem communications signal.
D
D/A Digital to Analog signal conversion.
DB Database.
dB Decibel. A unit for expressing the ratio of the magnitudes of two electric signals on a
logarithmic scale.
DCD Data Carrier Detect modem communications signal. In addition, Discrete Control
Device A discrete control device energizes a set of discrete outputs for a given
setpoint and matches the desired result against a set of discrete inputs (DI).
DCE Data Communication Equipment.
Deadband A value that is an inactive zone above the low limits and below the high limits. The
purpose of the deadband is to prevent a value (such as an alarm) from being set and
cleared continuously when the input value is oscillating around the specified limit. This
also prevents the logs or data storage location from being over-filled with data.
Device In ROCLINK 800, the graphical display that allows navigation through the PC Comm
Directory Ports and ROC Comm Ports setup screen.
DI Discrete Input.
Discrete Input or output that is non-continuous, typically representing two levels (such as on/off).
DMM Digital multimeter.
DO Discrete Output.
Download The process of sending data, a file, or a program from a PC to a ROC.
DP Differential Pressure.
D (continued)
DSR Data Set Ready modem communications signal.
DTE Data Terminal Equipment.
DTR Data Terminal Ready modem communications signal.
Duty Cycle Proportion of time during a cycle that a device is activated. A short duty cycle
conserves power for I/O channels, radios, and so on.
DVM Digital voltmeter.
DVS Dual-Variable Sensor. A device that provides static and differential pressure inputs to a
ROC.
E
EDS Electronic Static Discharge.
EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory, a form of permanent memory
on a ROC.
EFM Electronic Flow Metering or Measurement.
EIA-232 Serial Communications Protocol using three or more signal lines, intended for short
(RS-232) distances. Concerning RS232D and RS232C, the letters C or D refer to the physical
connector type. D specifies the RJ-11 connector where a C specifies a DB25 type
connector.
EIA-422 Serial Communications Protocol using four signal lines.
(RS-422)
EIA-485 Serial Communications Protocol requiring only two signal lines. Can allow up to 32
(RS-485) devices to be connected together in a daisy-chained fashion.
EMF Electro-Motive Force.
EMI Electro-Magnetic Interference.
ESD Electro-Static Discharge.
EU Engineering Units. Units of measure, such as MCF/DAY.
F
FCC Federal Communications Commission. See http://www.fcc.gov.
Firmware Internal software that is factory-loaded into a form of ROM. In a ROC, the firmware
supplies the software used for gathering input data, converting raw input data values,
storing values, and providing control signals.
FlashPAC ROM and RAM module for a ROC300-Series unit that contains the operating system,
module applications firmware, and communications protocol.
Flash ROM A type of read-only memory that can be electrically re-programmed. It is a form of
permanent memory (requires no backup power). Also called Flash memory.
FloBoss A microprocessor-based device that provides flow calculations, remote monitoring, and
remote control. A FloBoss is a type of remote operations controller (ROC).
FM Factory Mutual.
Force Write an ON/OFF, True/False, or 1/0 value to a coil.
FOUNDATION An open architecture for information integration, managed by the Fieldbus Foundation
Fieldbus (www.fieldbus.org).
FPV Compressibility Factor.
FSK Frequency Shift Keypad.
FST Function Sequence Table, a type of user-written program in a high-level language
designed by Remote Automation Solutions.
F (continued)
Ft Foot or feet.
G
GFA Ground Fault Analysis.
GND Electrical ground, such as used by the ROCs power supply.
GP Gauge Pressure.
H
H1 A Foundation Fieldbus protocol operating at 31.25 kbit/s that interconnects field
devices (such as sensors or I/O devices).
HART Highway Addressable Remote Transducer.
Holding Analog output number value to be read.
Register
HSE Protocol High Speed Ethernet protocol; a communications protocol operating at 100 Mbit/s used
to integrate high-speed controllers (or servers) connected via Ethernet.
Hw Differential pressure.
Hz Hertz.
I, J
IC Integrated Circuit. Also, Industry Canada (more recently known as Measurement
Canada), an organization that grants custody transfer approvals on certain ROC units.
ID Identification.
IEC Industrial Electrical Code or International Electrotechnical Commission. See
http://www.iec.ch.
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. A professional organization that, in
conjunction with the International Standards Organization (ISO), establishes and
maintains the Open System Interconnection (OSI) reference model and an international
standard for the organization of local area networks (LANs). Refer to
http://www.ieee.org.
IMV Integral Multiplier Value, used in AGA3 (orifice) calculations.
Input Digital input, a bit to be read.
Input Register Input numeric value to be read.
Local Port Also LOI; the serial EIA-232 (RS-232) port on the ROC through which local
communications are established, typically for configuration software running on a PC.
I/O Input/Output.
I/O Module Module that plugs into an I/O slot on a ROC to provide an I/O channel.
IRQ Interrupt Request. Hardware address oriented.
ISO International Standards Organization. See http://www.iso.ch.
IV Integral Value.
K
KB Kilobytes.
KHz KiloHertz.
L
LCD Liquid Crystal Display.
L (continued)
LDP Local Display Panel, a display-only device that plugs into ROC300-Series units (via a
parallel interface cable) used to access information stored in the ROC.
LED Light-Emitting Diode.
Logical Number The point number the ROC and ROC Plus protocols use for I/O point types are based
on a physical input or output with a terminal location; the point numbers for all other
point types are logical and are simply numbered in sequence.
LNK Ethernet has linked.
LOI Local Operator Interface (or Local Port). Refers to the serial EAI-232 (RS-232) port on
the ROC through which local communications are established, typically for
configuration software running on a PC.
LPM Lightning Protection Module; a device that provides lightning and power surge
protection for ROCs.
LRC Longitudinal Redundancy Checking error checking.
M
m Meter.
mA Milliamp(s); one thousandth of an ampere.
MAC Address Media Access Control Address; a hardware address that uniquely identifies each node
of a network.
Manual mode For a ROC, indicates that the I/O scanning has been disabled.
MAU Medium Attachment Unit.
MCU Master Controller Unit.
Modbus A popular device communications protocol developed by Gould-Modicon.
MPU Micro-Processor Unit.
mm Millimeter.
MMBTU Million British Thermal Units.
msec Millisecond, or 0.001 second.
MVS Multi-Variable Sensor. A device that provides differential pressure, static pressure, and
temperature inputs to a ROC for orifice flow calculations.
mV Millivolts, or 0.001 volt.
mW Milliwatts, or 0.001 watt.
N
NaN Not-a-Number. This refers to a value which cannot be expressed as a number, such as
a division by zero error condition.
NEC National Electrical Code.
NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association. See http://www.nema.org.
O
OH Off-Hook modem communications signal.
Off-line Accomplished while the target device is not connected (by a communications link). For
example, off-line configuration refers to configuring an electronic file that is later
loaded into a ROC.
Ohms Units of electrical resistance.
On-line Accomplished while connected (by a communications link) to the target device. For
example, on-line configuration refers to configuring a ROC800-Series unit while
connected to it, so that you can view the current parameter values and immediately
load new values.
Opcode Type of message protocol the ROC uses to communicate with the configuration
software, as well as host computers with ROC driver software.
Operator Also LOI or Local Port; the serial EIA-232 (RS-232) port on the ROC through which
Interface local communications are established, typically for configuration software running on a
PC.
Orifice meter A meter that records the flow rate of gas through a pipeline. The flow rate is calculated
from the pressure differential created by the fluid passing through an orifice of a
particular size and other parameters.
P, Q
Parameter A property of a point that typically can be configured or set. For example, the Point Tag
ID is a parameter of an Analog Input point. Parameters are normally edited by using
configuration software running on a PC.
PC Personal Computer.
Pf Flowing pressure.
P/DP Pressure/Differential Pressure.
PI Pulse Input.
PID Proportional, Integral, and Derivative control feedback action.
PIT Periodic Timer Interrupt.
PLC Programmable Logic Controller.
Point Software-oriented term for an I/O channel or some other function, such as a flow
calculation. Points are defined by a collection of parameters.
Point Number The physical location of an I/O point (module slot and channel) as installed in the ROC.
Point Type Defines the database point to be a specific type of point available to the system. The
point type determines the basic functions of a point.
Preset Number value previously determined for a register.
PRI Primary PID control loop.
Protocol A set of standards that enables communication or file transfers between two
computers. Protocol parameters include baud rate, parity, data bits, stop bit, and the
type of duplex.
PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network.
PT Process Temperature.
PTT Push-to-Talk signal.
Pulse Transient variation of a signal whose value is normally constant.
Pulse Interface A module that provides line pressure, auxiliary pressure, and pulse counts to a ROC.
module
PV Process Variable or Process Value.
R
Rack A row of slots on a ROC into which I/O modules can be plugged. Racks are given a
letter to physically identify the location of an I/O channel (such as A for the first rack).
Built-in I/O channels are assigned a rack identifier of A while diagnostic I/O channels
are considered to be in E rack.
R (continued)
RAM Random Access Memory. RAM is used to store history, data, most user programs, and
additional configuration data.
RBX Report-by-exception. RBX always refers to Spontaneous RBX in which the ROC
contacts the host to report an alarm condition.
RR Results Register; stores the Signal Value Analog (SVA).
RFI Radio Frequency Interference.
RI Ring Indicator modem communications signal.
ROC Remote Operations Controller microprocessor-based unit that provides remote
monitoring and control.
ROCLINK 800 Microsoft Windows-based software used to configure functionality in ROC units.
ROM Read-only memory. Typically used to store firmware. Flash memory.
Rotary Meter A positive displacement meter used to measure flow rate, also known as a Roots
meter.
RTC Real-Time Clock.
RTD Resistance Temperature Detector.
RTS Ready to Send modem communications signal.
RTU Remote Terminal Unit.
RTV Room Temperature Vulcanizing, typically a sealant or caulk such as silicon rubber.
RS-232 Serial Communications Protocol using three or more signal lines, intended for short
distances. Also referred to as the EIA-232 standard.
RS-422 Serial Communications Protocol using four signal lines. Also referred to as the EIA-422
standard.
RS-485 Serial Communications Protocol requiring only two signal lines. Can allow up to 32
devices to be connected together in a daisy-chained fashion. Also referred to as the
EIA-485 standard.
RX or RXD Received Data communications signal.
S
SAMA Scientific Apparatus Makers Association.
Script An uncompiled text file (such as keystrokes for a macro) that a program interprets in
order to perform certain functions. Typically, the end user can easily create or edit
scripts to customize the software.
Soft Points A type of ROC point with generic parameters that can be configured to hold data as
desired by the user.
SP Setpoint, or Static Pressure.
SPI Slow Pulse Input.
SPK Speaker.
SRAM Static Random Access Memory. Stores data as long as power is applied; typically
backed up by a lithium battery or supercapacitor.
SRBX Spontaneous Report-By-Exception. SRBX always refers to Spontaneous RBX in which
the ROC contacts the host to report an alarm condition.
S (continued)
SVA Signal Value Analog. Stored in the Results Register, it is the analog value that is
passed between functions in an FST.
SVD Signal Value Discrete. Stored in the Compare Flag, it is the discrete value that is
passed down the sequence of functions in an FST.
System Configured parameters that describe the ROC; set using ROCLINK software.
Variables
T
T/C Thermocouple Input.
TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol.
TDI Time Duration Input.
TDO Time Duration Output.
Tf Flowing temperature.
TLP Type (of point), Logical (or point) number, and Parameter number.
TX or TXD Transmitted Data communications signal.
Turbine meter A device used to measure flow rate and other parameters.
U
Upload Send data, a file, or a program from the ROC to a PC or other host.
USB Universal Serial Bus, a serial bus standard used to connect devices.
V-Z
V Volts.
Index
S U
Smart Wireless Field Link ............................................ 1-2 Updating firmware (ROC800) ................................... 3-30
Updating firmware IEC 62591 module...................... 3-32
T
USB port ...................................................................... 1-3
Tables
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1-1. Additional Technical Information ................... 1-5
Troubleshooting.......................................................... 4-1 Wiring ......................................................................... 2-5
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