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Usb interface, Installation/ connections, Recommendations for installation – NOVUS Controller N2000 User Manual

Page 4: Electrical connections, Input connections

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Controller N2000

NOVUS AUTOMATION

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USB INTERFACE
The USB interface is used for CONFIGURING or MONITORING the

controller. The NConfig software must be used for the configuration.

It makes it possible to create, view, save and open configurations

from the equipment or files in your computer. The tool for saving and

opening configurations in files makes it possible to transfer

configurations between pieces of equipment and to make backup

copies. For specific models, the NConfig software also makes it

possible to update the firmware (internal software) of the controller

through the USB.
For MONITORING purposes you can use any supervisory software

(SCADA) or laboratory software that supports the MODBUS RTU

communication on a serial communications port. When connected to

the USB of a computer, the controller is recognized as a conventional

serial port (COM x). Use the NConfig software or consult the

DEVICE MANAGER in the Windows CONTROL PANEL to identify

the COM port that was assigned to the controller. Consult the

mapping of the MODBUS memory in the controller’s communications

manual and the documentation of your supervisory software to

conduct the MONITORING process.
Follow the procedure below to use the USB communication of the

equipment:
1. Download the NConfig software from our website and install it on

your computer. The USB drivers necessary for operating the

communication will be installed together with the software.

2. Connect the USB cable between the equipment and the

computer. The controller does not have to be connected to a

power supply. The USB will provide enough power to operate the

communication (other equipment functions cannot operate).

3. Open the NConfig software, configure the communication and

start recognition of the device.

4. Consult the NConfig help desk for detailed instructions about how

to use it and solve problems.

The USB interface IS NOT SEPARATE from the

signal input (PV) or the controller’s digital inputs and

outputs. It is intended for temporary use during

CONFIGURATION and MONITORING periods. For

the safety of people and equipment, it must only be

used when the piece of equipment is completely

disconnected from the input/output signals. Using the

USB in any other type of connection is possible but

requires a careful analysis by the person responsible

for installing it. When MONITORING for long periods

of time and with connected inputs and outputs, we

recommend using the RS485 interface, which is

available or optional in most of our products.

INSTALLATION/ CONNECTIONS

The controller must be fastened on a panel, following the sequence

of steps described below:
• Prepare a panel cut-out of 45 x 93 mm;
• Remove the mounting clamps from the controller;
• Insert the controller into the panel cut-out;
• Slide the mounting clamp from the rear to a firm grip at the panel.
The controller's internal circuits can be removed without undoing the

connections on the back panel.
The controller complete set of features is drawn in Figure 1. The

features loaded in a particular unit are shown on its label

Fig. 1 - Backpanel terminals

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INSTALLATION
• Input signal wires should be laid out away from power lines and

preferably inside grounded conduits.

• Instrument mains (line) supply should be suitable for this purpose

and should not be shared.

• In controlling and monitoring applications, possible consequences of

any system failure must be considered in advance. The internal

alarm relay does not warrant total protection.

• Use of RC filters (47 R and 100 nF, serial) are highly recommended

when driving solenoids, contactor coils or other inductive loads.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

If high voltage is applied to

a low voltage input,

irreversible damage will

occur

Fig. 2 – High and Low Voltage AC power wiring

INPUT CONNECTIONS
It is important that they are very well connected; the sensor wires

must be well fixed in the terminals of the rear panel.

Fig. 3a – T/C and Voltage wiring

Fig. 3b - RTD input wiring


• Thermocouple (T/C) and 0-50 mV
The Figure 3a indicates the wiring for the thermocouple and 0-50 mV

signals. If the thermocouple wires need to be extended, use

appropriate compensation cables.
• RTD (Pt100):

Figure 3b shows the Pt100 wiring, for 3 conductors. For proper cable

length compensation, use conductors of same gauge and length). For

4-wires Pt100, leave one conductor disconnected at the controller.

For 2-wire Pt100, short-circuit terminals 22 and 23.