DeltaV Product Data Sheet

January 2013 – Page 1 M-series Virtual I/O Module 2

M-series Virtual I/O Module 2

The M-series Virtual I/O Module 2 provides DeltaV™ I/O simulation and a high speed Ethernet I/O device integration platform

 Non-intrusive DeltaV™ I/O simulation Introduction

 Powerful integration solution The DeltaV M-series Virtual I/O Module 2 (VIM2)
provides nonintrusive simulation of the DeltaV M-
series I/O Cards and digital bus field devices for
 Easy to use process simulation when used with MYNAH
Technologies’ MiMiC Simulation Software. DeltaV
 Modular, flexible packaging Control strategies and system configurations can be
fully tested with this powerful simulation interface.
The VIM2 also provides an interface to Ethernet I/O
networks and devices that use the Modbus TCP/IP
or Ethernet/IP protocol drivers. DeltaV M-series
controllers can read and write signals from plant
floor devices connected to Ethernet I/O networks
such as PLC’s, Motor Control Centers, and Weigh
Scales.

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Benefits  Automatic updates. Simulation I/O driver updates for
the VIM2 are included with the MiMiC software
Non-Intrusive DeltaV I/O simulation. Use the VIM2 releases. Updates are quick and easy over the
in conjunction with the MYNAH Technologies’ MiMiC simulation network.
Simulation Software to simulate your DeltaV M-Series
I/O and digital bus field devices.  Seamless Ethernet I/O integration. When used with
the MYNAH Ethernet I/O drivers, the VIM2 is seen by
 Supports DeltaV I/O modules. Provides completely the DeltaV M-series controller as four DeltaV Serial
non-intrusive simulation of all DeltaV M-series I/O Cards. Commissioned VIM2s are auto-sensed by the
Modules. Supports autosensing of I/O and accurate DeltaV controller as DeltaV Serial Cards.
testing of controller loading. DeltaV configuration can
be fully tested without modifying the control  Configured in DeltaV Explorer. Serial dataset
strategies. configuration used for Ethernet I/O integration is done
in the DeltaV Explorer in the same manner as a
 Digital bus support. Provides simulation of all DeltaV Serial Card. Ethernet I/O signals can be used
DeltaV Digital Busses and Foundation Fieldbus in DeltaV Control Modules, displayed on DeltaV
function blocks. Supports Foundation Fieldbus control Operate graphics and stored in the DeltaV
in the field configuration testing. Continuous Historian.

 Powerful simulation solution. Provides full  Intuitive setup. The VIMNet Explorer application
simulation of up to 64 DeltaV I/O modules per provides plug-n-play capability making setup of the
controller. Simulation execution is fast and efficient; VIM2 easy and intuitive. Graphical, drag-n-drop,
the DeltaV controller thinks it’s talking with real IO. functionality makes setting up multiple VIM2s almost
effortless. VIMNet Explorer is integrated with DeltaV
Powerful integration solution. Use the VIM2 in Explorer to make setup of the VIM2 easy and intuitive.
conjunction with the MYNAH Ethernet I/O drivers to
integrate your DeltaV system with your Ethernet I/O device Modular, flexible packaging. The VIM2 mounts in the
networks. same manner as the DeltaV controller. It mounts in the
controller slot of a DeltaV 2-wide horizontal or 4-wide
 Large device capacity. Each VIM emulates four vertical carrier and uses a standard DeltaV Power Supply.
DeltaV Serial Cards and support up to 128 Serial The advanced design of the VIM2 will provide years of
Card Datasets of information from 32 network devices uninterrupted use.
in simplex installations and 16 devices in redundant
installations. Communication over the Ethernet I/O
device network is fast and efficient.

 Flexible networking. User configurable IP

addressing allows the VIM2 to be used in almost any
plant environment regardless of networking scheme.
The VIM2 and the Ethernet I/O devices must be on
the same IP subnet to communicate.

 1:1 Redundancy. Redundancy can be added to any

Ethernet I/O system by adding a second VIM2 and
configuring the two cards as a redundant pair. The
VIM2 appears as four redundant DeltaV Serial Card
pairs. Automatic switchover of primary to standby
cards is handled like the DeltaV Serial Card. The
operator is given clear notification of a switchover at M-series VIM2 and power supply
the operator display. Manual switchover can be
controlled in DeltaV Diagnostics.
Product Description
Easy to use. The VIM2 is easy to use and well
integrated into the DeltaV system. Specific ease of use The VIM2 may be used for either DeltaV I/O simulation or
features include: Ethernet I/O device integration. The VIM2 mounts on a 2-
wide horizontal or 4-wide vertical carrier on the left-hand-
side of the DeltaV controller. A dedicated DeltaV power
supply is required.
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IO Simulation When used with MYNAH’s MiMiC VIMNet Explorer. The VIMNet Explorer utility allows the
Simulation Software, the VIM2 supports I/O simulation all user to commission the VIM2, setup primary and
DeltaV M-series I/O cards including classic IO, Foundation redundant VIM2s, and the Ethernet I/O network. The user
Fieldbus, ProfibusDP, DeviceNet, ASi-bus and Serial. is able to specify the IP address, Subnet Mask, and
Gateway of each VIM2 and set the node address and
MiMiC Simulation Software provide dynamic simulation for names of each Ethernet I/O device that is used by the
DeltaV system software acceptance testing and operator VIM2. The VIMNet Explorer is also used to flash upgrade
training. The MiMiC software works by simulating the a VIM from one version of a driver to another or to replace
DeltaV I/O. It also simulates field devices using an existing driver type with another. Only one Ethernet I/O
Foundation Fieldbus, ProfibusDP, DeviceNet and AS-i driver may be loaded in the VIM2 at one time.
buses. In order for MiMiC to do this, the real I/O cards are
disconnected from the control system. The MiMiC driver The VIMNet Explorer application must run on a
writes to the I/O subsystem of the DeltaV controller. workstation that has network connectivity to the Ethernet
rd
Process models in MiMiC simulate realistic process I/O network. This may be a DeltaV workstation with the 3
reactions to control system output signals. network interface card (NIC) connected to the Ethernet I/O
network or may be a non-DeltaV workstation. The VIMNet
Each process controller being simulated uses one MiMiC Explorer runs on the MS Windows XP or Windows 7
Dataset. A MiMiC server can have up to 32 datasets or operating system and has an intuitive, graphical user
ports. Each dataset can support up to 4000 MiMiC interface. Connection to the VIM2 is done through the RJ-
simulation tags. 45 Ethernet Connection on the bottom of the VIM2.

The I/O simulation driver is provided with the VIM2 The VIMNet Explorer software installation file for the VIM2
hardware, pre-loaded in the VIM2. The MiMiC Simulation is available on a DeltaV v12 and later workstation and on
Software must be purchased separately from MYNAH the DeltaV v12 and later software installation DVD. The
Technologies. Technical support for the MiMiC Simulation VIMNet Explorer software installation file is also provided
Software and I/O simulation driver is provided by MYNAH with the purchase of a MYNAH Ethernet I/O driver.
Technologies.
VIM Redundancy. Two VIM2s can be setup as a
Ethernet I/O Integration When used with the MYNAH redundant pair for installations that require backup
Ethernet I/O drivers, the VIM2 can communicate with Ethernet I/O networks. Each VIM2 will be installed on its
high-speed Ethernet networks over Modbus TCP or own 2-wide carrier, with its own power supply to the left of
Ethernet/IP. When the VIM2 is configured with the the DeltaV Controller.
appropriate Ethernet I/O driver, the DeltaV Controller auto-
senses a commissioned VIM2 as four DeltaV Serial Cards. The active and standby VIM2s monitor each other with a
 In simplex installations these cards will be sensed in continuous status command using the redundancy link
slots 57-60 or 61-64. cable supplied with each redundant pair. The active VIM2
 In redundant installations the redundant pairs will be communicates over the network to the Industrial Ethernet
sensed in slots 57 to 64. device and the standby sends an intermittent signal to the
device to maintain communication integrity.
Configuration of the I/O signals from the commissioned
VIM2 is done in the DeltaV Explorer in the same manner The Ethernet I/O drivers are not provided with the VIM2
as a DeltaV Serial Card. hardware; they must be purchased separately from
MYNAH Technologies. Technical support for the Ethernet
I/O drivers is provided by MYNAH Technologies.
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The DeltaV system with M-series VIM2 and Ethernet I/O integration (simplex VIM2 and DeltaV controller shown)
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Supported Industrial Ethernet DeltaV Licensing Guidelines
Protocols DeltaV Software Licensing Requirements (DST count) will
Modbus TCP/IP The VIM2 with the Modbus TCP/IP be impacted by DeltaV Module configuration use of VIM2
registers in the same way as Serial Card registers. The
Master Driver supports the following Modbus
following guidelines can be applied:
communications protocol function codes to read and write
values to and from a Modbus slave device, as specified by
the Modbus Application Protocol Specification from  A DeltaV Serial Card data set can contain up to 100
Modbus-IDA.org. values (a value can be any Boolean, 8-bit or 16-bit
number), and up to16 data sets are supported by
each of the 2 ports on the serial card. If the data set
The VIM2 Modbus TCP/IP Driver supports the following
registers are configured as floating point or 32-bit
Modbus function codes:
values, then the maximum value is 50. However, the
serial device, in general, limits the total capacity of the
 Code 1 - Read Coil Status interface.
 Code 2 - Read Input Status  Each data set counts as one DST as long as a single
 Code 3 - Read Holding Registers module references all values in the data set. If
 Code 4 - Read Input Registers multiple modules reference values in a data set, then
 Code 5 - Force Single Coil the DST count for the data set is equal to the number
 Code 6 - Preset Single Register of modules referencing the data set.
 Code 8 - Diagnostic Loop Back Test  Values used in modules containing control function
 Code 15 - Force Multiple Coils blocks will be counted as Control DSTs.
 Code 16 - Preset Multiple Registers  Values referenced only in graphics or a history
collection count as SCADA values, not DSTs.
The VIM2 can function as both a Modbus TCP/IP master
and slave simultaneously. Master or slave mode is set at
the virtual port level. In master-only mode, this driver can
communicate with a maximum of 32 slave devices.
Systems that use both master and slave mode can
communicate with a maximum of 16 slaves and 16
masters at the same time. The master and slave capability
is available in simplex implementations only. In redundant
applications, only master mode is supported.

Ethernet/IP The VIM2 with the Ethernet/IP Scanner Driver

provides the following compatible functions using the
Control and Information Protocol (CIP) as defined in the
Ethernet/IP Specification from Open DeviceNet Vendor
Association and ControlNet International.

The VIM2 Ethernet/IP Scanner Class Driver provides:

 Ethernet/IP Scanner Class (originator)

functionality
 UCMM (unconnected) messaging client and
server Class 3 (connected) messaging client and
server, including encapsulated DF1 message
Class 1 (I/O) connection client and server

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Hardware Specifications
Specifications for the M-series Virtual I/O Module 2
Power requirement Supplied by System Power Supply, either through the 4-wide vertical (only
for simplex setups) or the 2-wide horizontal Power/Controller Carrier.

Maximum current 750 mA at 5 VDC

Fuse protection (internal) 3.0 A, non-replaceable fuses

Power dissipation 4.0 W typical, 5.4 W maximum
User Memory 16 MB

Mounting On right slot of power/controller carrier OR vertical carrier

Size dimensions 4.1 cm w x 15.9 cm h x 10.7 cm d

Weight 278 grams

Environmental specifications:
Operating temperature 0 to 60 C (32 to 140 F)
Storage temperature -40 to 85 C (-40 to 185 F)
Relative humidity 5 to 95%, non-condensing
Airborne contaminants ISA-S71.04-1985 Airborne Contaminants Class G2
Shock (normal operating conditions) 10 g ½-sine wave for 11 ms
Vibration (operative limit) 1 mm peak-to-peak from 5 Hz to 16 Hz, 0.5 g from 16 Hz to 150 Hz
LED Indicators – On Status:
Green – Power Indicates DC power is applied.
Red – Error Indicates an error condition.
Green – Active Indicates that the VIM2 is commissioned and active.
Green – Standby Not used.
Yellow flashing – Network Indicates valid network communication.
Yellow, flashing – Ctlr IO Indicates valid DeltaV I/O Bus communication.
All except Power flashing, alternating Visual ID of controller initiated from user interface software by ping
even and odd command
External connections:
Plant Ethernet Network One 10BaseT 8-pin RJ-45 connector
Redundancy Link One 10BaseT 8-pin RJ-45 connector (cable supplied with redundant modules)

Ethernet I/O Capacity:

Emulated DeltaV Serial Cards 4
Data sets per VIM2 128
TCP/IP Master/Slave or Adapter Redundant mode: 16 slaves only
Nodes per VIM2 Simplex mode: 32 slaves
Simplex mode mix: 16 slaves and 16 masters
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Ordering Information
Description Model Number
M-series Virtual I/O Module 2 VE4026
Redundant M-series Virtual I/O Modules VE4027
(Includes two VIM2s and one redundancy link cable)

MYNAH Technologies Product Ordering Information

Description Model Number
MiMiC Simulation Software Contact MYNAH Technologies
Modbus TCP/IP Master Driver Contact MYNAH Technologies
Ethernet/IP Scanner Driver Contact MYNAH Technologies
Generic Device Ethernet/IP Scanner Driver Contact MYNAH Technologies

Related 3rd Party Products Prerequisites

 VIMNet Explorer. Used to commission and flash  One power controller carrier per VIM2. Please refer to
upgrade the VIM2 and to configure the Ethernet I/O the M-series Horizontal Carriers product data sheet
network. Provided with the DeltaV v12 and later for details.
software.  One dedicated system power supply per VIM2.
Please refer to the M-series Power Supplies product
MYNAH Technologies. For more information data sheet for details.
about the MiMiC Simulation Software or Ethernet I/O  To use for I/O Simulation with MYNAH’s MiMiC
drivers, please contact MYNAH at: Simulation Software, a MiMiC base license and
DeltaV Railbus Driver Pack must be purchased from
MYNAH Technologies MYNAH. Technical support for the MiMiC Simulation
504 Trade Center Blvd. Software and I/O simulation driver is provided by
Chesterfield, Missouri 63005 USA MYNAH.
+1.636.728.2000
Email: [email protected]  To use for Ethernet I/O integration, an Ethernet I/O
http://www.MYNAH.com/ driver must be purchased from MYNAH. Technical
support for the Ethernet I/O drivers is provided by
MYNAH.
 DeltaV v12 Media or later, the VIM2 will work
backwards compatible with V10.3 Systems

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