SRS485

Option Card for

Lon Star Coupler RER 111
Technical Reference Manual

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Version:
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09.12.1997
B2/22.2.2000
M.K.
T.S.

Option Card for Lon Star Coupler RER 111

SRS485

Technical Reference Manual

We reserve the right to change data without prior notice.

Contents:
1. Introduction ...............................................................................4
2. Functions ...................................................................................5
3. Mechanical and electrical design 6 ............................................
3.1. Block diagram ...............................................................................6
3.2. Mechanical structure .....................................................................6

4. Interfaces ...................................................................................8
4.1. General .........................................................................................8
4.2. RS485 interface ............................................................................8
4.3. Fibre-optic interface ......................................................................9

5. Installation ..............................................................................10
6. Technical data .........................................................................11
7. Maintenance and service ........................................................13
7.1. Self-diagnostics ...........................................................................13
7.1.1. Fibre-optic receiver LED ..................................................13
7.1.2. RS485 LED ......................................................................13
7.2. Service and spare parts ..............................................................13

8. Ordering information ..............................................................14

Revision history

Date

Revision

09.12.1997
29.12.1999
22.02.2000

A
B1
B2

Author

Description

T. Peltoniemi Original version

M. Kiikkala Update version (Q4/99)
M. Kiikkala References to SMA-transceiver option
removed

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1.

Introduction
The RS485 option card is designed for use within the RER 111 unit. This device is
not a "stand-alone" device.
The option card provides point-to-point connection to LONWORKS devices
requiring an RS485 interface and communication to the substation protection and
control system.

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RS485 connection

Fibre-optic connections
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The RS485 option card includes a fibre-optic transceiver pair of one of the two types
below:
- ST-type glass fibre-optic transceivers
- snap-in-type plastic fibre-optic transceivers.
The transceiver type has to be stated in the order. For ordering information, see
chapter 8.

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2.

Functions
The RS485 option card consists of a fibre-optic interface and a 9-pin D-type
connector for the RS485 interface.
The option card itself has no local intelligence. It operates purely as a repeater unit
between multiple connections. Messages received from one interface are transmitted
to the other interface and to the open collector bus of the mother board. The open
collector bus on the mother board can also activate the transmitters of the RS485
interface and the fibre-optic interface.
The RS485 D-type connector can also supply a +8 V dc power supply, if required.
For pin allocations, please see chapter 4.
A LED indicator flashes whenever a message is received by the RS485 interface of
the option card.
As the RS485 interface cannot receive and transmit data simultaneously, this card
has no collision detection support for the RS485 interface.
The RS485 option card is equipped with a single fibre-optic transceiver pair. This
fibre-optic pair is available with two different types of fibre-optic interfaces. The
transceivers are not interchangeable and have to be defined by the user in the order.
For ordering information, see chapter 8.
The fibre-optic interface in the RS485 option card has a built-in support for collision
detection.
The RS485 option card also contains a LED for the fibre-optic receiver. This LED
flashes when a message is being received.
The RS485 option card has a self supervision feature for continuous light reception.
If the fibre-optic channel receives continuous light, the reception on the channel is
cut off. The error is notified to the I/O module of the RER 111 LON Star Coupler
via the error line. Error reset is also notified. For information regarding the error line
of the RER 111 Star Coupler, refer to the RER 111 manual 1MRS750104-MUM,
chapter 4.1.
The indication LED of the fibre-optic channel is continuously lit if continuous light
is received.

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3.

Mechanical and electrical design

3.1.

Block diagram
RS485
LED

Fibre-optic
interface
RX

LED

RS485
interface

TX

S1

Network
termination
jumpers

Continuous
light control
RS485
driver
Control
logic
RS485
diagnostic

Control
logic

Internal error
line

Internal open
collector bus

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3.2.

Mechanical structure
The RS485 option card is built onto a printed circuit board (PCB) of size 100 mm x
160 mm. The size of the front plate is 116.4 mm x 19.8 mm.

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interface

RS485 LED

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4.

Interfaces

4.1.

General
The RS485 option card has 3 separate interfaces:
- a 64-pin E1 card connector for the connection to the mother board of the
RER 111 unit
- a 9-pin D-type female connector for the RS485 interface
- a fibre-optic transceiver pair for the fibre-optic interface.

4.2.

RS485 interface
Electrically, the RS485 interface is according to the EIA specification for RS485.
Physically, the interface is a 9-pin D-type female connector.
Table 4.2.-1

Specification for RS485 interface

Specification

RS485 interface

Transmission speed
Max. cable length
Type of network
Terminal resistance

1.25 Mb/s
15 m
Point-to-point
Necessary at both ends of the bus

The pin designation of the RS485 interface is shown in table 4.2.-2 below. As RS485
transceivers are polarity-sensitive the connection of the data lines is critical for the
network communication.
Table 4.2.-2

Pin designations of the RS485 interface

Pin

Signal

Description

1
2
7
9

Data A
Data B
Gnd
+8 V dc

Signal line
Signal line
Ground
Power supply output

The function of the RS485 option card sets requirements for the voltage levels in idle
RS485 connection. When the RER 111 unit is not transmitting data and the RS485
bus is idle, the RS485 transceiver is in the receive mode. In the receive mode, the
data signal A should be greater than data signal B (> 200 mV). Otherwise the unit is
malfunctioning. To obtain this voltage level the RS485 option card includes pull-up
and pull-down resistors, which are connected to the data lines through jumpers. By
default, both resistors are connected, Figure 4.2.-1
The RS485 bus requires network termination at both ends of the bus. In the RS485
option card, network termination is a built-in feature (120 resistor), which can be
selected with the jumper. By default, network termination is enabled. The default
setting of the jumper is shown in Figure 4.2.-1
S1
Pull-down resistor
Network termination
Pull-up resistor

Off

On
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Ground is common to signals and power supply.

Power supply output to an external device available via the RS485 interface. The
power supply feature can be used only in one RS485 option card per RER 111 unit
and the maximum current is 500 mA.
Interface to RS485 option card

Interface to device
with 9-pin D-type connector
or other

9 pin D-type male

connector from
solder side
5

4
9

3
8

2
7

Data A

Data A

Data B

Data B

Gnd

Gnd

+8V

+8V

Connector
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The RS485 communication cable must be a shielded cable. It is recommended to
connect the shield to earth in one end of the cable. However, depending on the
specific case and the surroundings, the cable may need more than one earth
connection. In that case the other earth connections should be made through a
capacitor.
To connect the protective shield, note the following instruction. The protective
shield is designed to be connected to the casing of the D-type connector. The
connector of the option card is earthed to the case of the RER 111 unit. The figure
below illustrates the connection of the protective shield to the cable connector.
The cable connector should be made of conductive material.

Protective shield
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4.3.

Fibre-optic interface
For more information regarding fibre-optic cables and the fibre-optic connection of
option cards, refer to the RER 111 manual 1MRS750104-MUM, chapter 6.2.

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5.

Installation
As the RS485 option card is not intended for "stand-alone" use, it has to be installed
in the RER 111 unit. It can be placed in any of the 9 slots available.
The number of RS485 option cards in one RER 111 unit is limited to 3.
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B
B
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Tx

2
3

Tx

4
5

FOC2

Rx

Service
Led
ServiceService
Led
Pin

Service
RS232Pin
RS232
Pulse

FOC1

Service
Service
Led
Pin

10
11
12

Tx

Rx

Tx

Tx

Tx
FOC3

Rx

Tx
FOC

Rx

FOC

Rx

Redundant
FOC2

Rx

FOC2

Rx

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FOC1

Rx

Error

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Rx

RS485

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Technical data
Interfaces
RS485 interface

9-pin D-type female connector

Max. cable length

15 m

Max. number of RS485 option cards in one

RER 111 unit

Fibre-optic interface

glass fibre with ST-type connectors

plastic fibre with snap-in-type connectors

Communication speed

1.25 Mb/s

Option card to mother board

64-pin E1 connector

Power source
From the mother board interconnection

+8 VDC

RS485 interface power supply output

Voltage

+8 VDC

Max. current

500 mA

Max. number of outputs in one RER 111 unit

Power consumption
SROUT-C-MM option card

<1.4 W

SROUT-C-BB option card

<1.4 W

Size
E1 card

100 mm x 160 mm

Front plate

116.4 mm x 19.8 mm

Disturbance tests
High frequency interference test
according to IEC 60255-22-1
- common mode

2.5 kV, 1 Mhz

- differential mode

1.0 kV, 1 Mhz

Fast transient test according to

IEC 61000-4-4 and IEC 60255-22-4, cl. 4

4 kV

Electrostatic discharge test according to

IEC 61000-4-2 and IEC 60255-22-2, class III
- contact discharge

6 kV

- air discharge

8 kV

Environmental conditions
Specified ambient service temperature range -10...+55C
Transport and storage temperature range

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Climatic environmental tests

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Dry heat test according to IEC 60068-2-2

+55C

Dry cold test according to IEC 60068-2-1

-10C

Damp heat test according to IEC 60068-2-30

RH = 93%, 55C, 6 cycles

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7.

Maintenance and service

7.1.

Self-diagnostics

7.1.1.

Fibre-optic receiver LED

The receiver LED flashes when a message is being received from the fibre-optic
channel.
If the LED is continuously lit, the corresponding channel is heavily loaded or there
is a malfunctioning device sending continuous light.

7.1.2.

RS485 LED
The receiver LED flashes when a message is being received from the RS485
channel.

7.2.

Service and spare parts

If a fault occurs in the RS485 option card, the faulty option card should be replaced
with a new one. For ordering information please see chapter 8.

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8.

Ordering information
When ordering please state the following:
1. Quantity
2. Type of fibre-optic transceivers
Type designation:
RS485 option card

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RS485 option card with ST-type glass fibre-optic transceivers

RS485 option card with snap-in-type plastic fibre-optic transceivers

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Number of cards required

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