Technical Manual

3159 - 32 Channel
Digital Output Card
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................ 4
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................... 5
FAILURE RATES IN ACCORDANCE TO IEC 61508 ............................... 7
CABLING 8
REDUNDANT I/O CARDS PLACEMENT ................................................ 11
3200 Series System with I/O Cards.............................................................. 11
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION ............................................................. 12
NetArrays Configuration ............................................................................... 12
Redundant Card ID ................................................................................ 13
Watchdog Timer ..................................................................................... 13
Integer Error Detection ........................................................................... 13
Integer Card Revision............................................................................. 14
Integer Readback Status 00 ................................................................... 14
Integer Readback Status 01 ................................................................... 14
Integer Load Fault Open 00.................................................................... 14
Integer Load Fault Open 01.................................................................... 14
Integer Load Fault Short 00 .................................................................... 14
Integer Load Fault Short 01 .................................................................... 15
Integer Switch Status 00 ........................................................................ 15
Integer Switch Status 01 ........................................................................ 15
Integer Safety Switch Status 00 ............................................................. 15
Integer Safety Switch Status 01 ............................................................. 15
Bool Reset Load Testing ........................................................................ 15
Channel ................................................................................................. 16
I/O Tag ................................................................................................... 16
Default (3100/Non safety system only) ..... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Comment ............................................................................................... 16
COMPLIANCE WITH CE MARK ............................................................. 17
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS .......................................................... 19
REFERENCED COMPANIES .................................................................. 20
DEFINITIONS 20

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Introduction

The 3159, 32-Channel Digital Output Card provides the user with the means to switch up to 32
points of DC voltage under program control. It can support a range of source voltages from
10 VDC to 30 VDC.

Output switching is performed by optically isolated power MOSFET drivers. The 32 output
channels are factory configured as sourcing outputs. When connected to field devices such as
an indicator lamp, solenoid valve, interposing relay, and other discrete control devices, the 32-
Channel Digital Output card can source up to 0.5 amps per channel, 8 amps maximum per card.

Active circuit testing provides line open and line short checking, on and off testing of FETs for
stuck conditions and channel readback values. Any fault detected is reported in the integer status
word for the card.

The card has one safety switch for every eight channels and is rated for SIL-3 applications. The
safety switch provides a secondary means of de-energizing the output channels in response to a
fault condition or watchdog timer timeout. Diagnostics test each output channel’s safety switch to
verify operation and reports any faults detected.
.
Watchdog timers on the card can open all of the output channels in the event backplane
communication errors persist.
An LED, located near the top of the front panel of the card, indicates the status of the card. If this
LED is on, the card is online; if it is off, the card is offline.

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Specifications
Module Safety Integrity Level: SIL- 3

Card Address: Determined by the slot of the controller backplane

Number of channels: 32

Isolation: 500 VAC/DC Channel to RTP System

Type of protection: Digital isolators (galvanic and optical)
Maximum permanent allowed
voltage (no damage): 30 VDC
Maximum Closed Circuit Current: 0.5 Amp, current limited to 0.6 Amps
Note: Total Current for all channels not to exceed 8 Amps
Total Output Current per Card: 8 A max

Common Points between

Channels: All channels share a common external voltage and return

Output Configuration: 32 Sourcing Outputs

Every channel has an independent channel non-latching
FET
One Safety Switch per 8 Channels

Maximum power dissipation

per channel: 0.63 Watts

Minimum Load per Channel: 3 mA

Maximum Leakage Current

per Channel (Outputs Off): 500 A

Maximum Voltage Drop: 1.25 V at 0.5 A

Maximum test pulse width: < 300 s

Suppressor networks for

Inductive kickback: Diode Protected per Channel
Channel Self Tests: All channels are tested every 400 msec.

Backplane to Card Output

Delay Time: < 175 s (ON to OFF or OFF to ON)

Output Behavior: During interruptions of MPU control, voltage dips and

interruptions and power up/down sequences, all channels
will be de-energized to the OFF state.
Watchdog Timers:
Programmable 150 ms
Fixed 1.4 seconds maximum
Power Requirements: +5 VDC @ 200 mA

Power Dissipation: 14 Watts – 48 BTU/hr

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Field Power to Termination: +10 VDC to +30 VDC at 8.2 Amps maximum

Termination Module Connectors: 37 pin D-Sub connector for use with the 3055/00 Power
Digital Cables. These cables have a diameter of 0.5 inches
(1.27 centimeters) with a minimum bend radius of 4.6 inches
(11.69 centimeters).

Termination Module Dimensions: All Termination Modules are 4.38 inches (11.1 centimeters)
in height and requires a minimum depth of 3.63 inches (9.2
centimeters). The width for each termination module and the
compatible field wiring size is tabulated as following:
Width Width Minimum Maximum
Model # Description
(“) (cm) AWG AWG
Single/Dual/Triple Termination Module – 32 channel
3299-03S/D/T digital output sourcing (breaks the positive), with channel 7.13 18.11 24 12
LEDs, 24 VDC

3299-11S Single Universal Termination Module 2.92 7.42 24 12

Module dimension values are ± 0.05 inches or ± 0.127 centimeters!

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Failure Rates in Accordance to IEC 61508
The following table summarizes the failure rates of the modules, which were calculated from
Failure Mode and Diagnostic Effects in accordance to standard IEC 61508. The information can
be used in calculating probability of dangerous failures using Reliability Block Modeling or Markov
Modeling. Such modeling should consider redundant 3159 digital output modules in a 2oo2 or
3oo3 configuration.

Model: 3159
Safety Integrity Level: 3
Safe Failure Fraction: 99.78%
Diagnostic Coverage: 99.22%
Failure Rates In Common Circuitry:
Safe Detected 6.9253E-07
Safe Undetected 1.1087E-08
Dangerous Detected 2.9230E-07
Dangerous Undetected 2.2919E-09
Don't Care 3.0855E-07
Failure Rates In Per Channel Circuitry:
Safe Detected 4.1313E-08
Safe Undetected 4.7488E-10
Dangerous Detected 1.0841E-09
Dangerous Undetected 1.0950E-11
Don't Care 1.3697E-08
Average Frequency of a Dangerous Failure per Hour (1oo1): 2.3028E-09
Average Frequency of a Dangerous Failure per Hour (2oo2): 4.6057E-09
Average Frequency of a Dangerous Failure per Hour (3oo3): 6.9085E-09
Mean Time to Restoration No restriction

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Cabling
Adhere to the specified insulation strip length of 0.26 inches (6.5 mm) when you connect field
wiring to the terminal modules; excessive insulation strip lengths causes an electrical hazard. Do
not exceed the specified torque when you secure the wires into the terminal module; maximum
torque is 2.2 inch-pounds (0.25 N-m).

Standard length for 3055/00 cable is 5 feet.

You must disable (offline) an I/O card before you can hot-swap it. After you replace an I/O card,
you must enable it to return it to operation. It must be also disabled (offline), if making online
changes and removing it from a redundant configuration. While NetArrays is operating in Debug
mode, use the I/O Configuration Form to disable or enable I/O cards. To hot swap an I/O card,
first display the card’s icon in the I/O Configuration Form. If the I/O card’s icon is red, you can
remove it. If the I/O card’s icon is yellow or green, select the icon and disable it before you
remove the card. After you replace the I/O card, select the card’s icon and re-enable it. The
color of the icon changes to green to indicate the card is online.

Warning! Never remove the card from the chassis with the termination cables
connected and the field power applied. Always disconnect the field power and cables
before removing the card from the chassis. Always insert the card into the chassis with
the cables and field power disconnected.

All terminal blocks are 2-tier and across the bottom of the termination. Pins 1 - 32 are the top
row. Pins 33 - 64 are the bottom row.

Figure 1: 3299-03 Terminal Block Configuration

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 3299-03 Field Connections 3299-03 Field Connections
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 Channel 0+ 33 -Field
2 Channel 1+ 34 -Field
3 Channel 2+ 35 -Field
4 Channel 3+ 36 -Field
5 Channel 4+ 37 -Field
6 Channel 5+ 38 -Field
7 Channel 6+ 39 -Field
8 Channel 7+ 40 -Field
9 Channel 8+ 41 -Field
10 Channel 9+ 42 -Field
11 Channel 10+ 43 -Field
12 Channel 11+ 44 -Field
13 Channel 12+ 45 -Field
14 Channel 13+ 46 -Field
15 Channel 14+ 47 -Field
16 Channel 15+ 48 -Field
17 Channel 16+ 49 -Field
18 Channel 17+ 50 -Field
19 Channel 18+ 51 -Field
20 Channel 19+ 52 -Field
21 Channel 20+ 53 -Field
22 Channel 21+ 54 -Field
23 Channel 22+ 55 -Field
24 Channel 23+ 56 -Field
25 Channel 24+ 57 -Field
26 Channel 25+ 58 -Field
27 Channel 26+ 59 -Field
28 Channel 27+ 60 -Field
29 Channel 28+ 61 -Field
30 Channel 29+ 62 -Field
Load 31 Channel 30+ 63 -Field
32 Channel 31+ 64 -Field
- +
VS TB17 Pin 1 +Field
TB17 Pin 2 -Field

Figure2: Field connections on the 3299-03S/D/T

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3299-11S Termination Module terminal block connections are the same pin designations as for the 3159 - 32
Channel Digital Output Card J2 Connector. For example, the signal for the field device connected to Channel 23
of the card would be connected to Pin 3 of the 3299-11S termination module.

3299-11S Termination Module 3159 Card Field

Terminal Block Connections Connections (J2)
Pin Signal Name
1 -Field
2 +Field
3 Channel 23+
4 Channel 21+
5 Channel 20+
6 Channel 18+
7 Channel 17+
8 Channel 15+
9 Channel 14+
10 Channel 12+
11 Channel 11+
12 Channel 9+
13 Channel 8+
14 Channel 6+
15 Channel 5+
16 Channel 3+
17 Channel 2+
18 Channel 0+
19 +Field
20 +Field
21 Channel 31+
22 Channel 22+
23 Channel 30+
24 Channel 19+
25 Channel 29+
26 Channel 16+
27 Channel 28+
28 Channel 13+
29 Channel 27+
30 Channel 10+
31 Channel 26+
32 Channel 7+
33 Channel 25+
34 Channel 4+
35 Channel 24+
36 Channel 1+
37 +Field

Figure 3: Field Connections for 3299-11S Series Termination Module

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Redundant I/O Cards Placement
3200 Series System with I/O Cards
Redundant I/O cards may be located in any chassis; there are no restrictions.

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Software Configuration
NetArrays Configuration
Each output point is controlled by a Bool Variable object with the corresponding Tag. An integer readback status
can be read to compare the output register contents with the values written to the card. This card includes a
Watchdog Timer, which can disable the outputs if the processor fails to access the card within the allotted time.

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Card Properties
Redundant Card ID
If the outputs of two or three of these cards are connected in a parallel redundant output configuration, a unique
Redundant Card ID must be assigned to the cards to identify them as being part of the same parallel redundant
group. Digital Output cards are considered to be connected in a parallel redundant output configuration if a single
output device is connected to channel 0 of each card, another output device is connected to channel 1 of each
card, and so on for every configured channel on the cards. Assigning them to a redundant group determines how
the diagnostic tests are performed and if a card is taken offline.

The Redundant Card ID number assigned to one group must not be assigned to any other group of parallel
redundant cards. If the digital output card's outputs are not connected in a parallel redundant configuration, the
Redundant Card ID must be 0.

Watchdog Timer
When enabled, the Watchdog Timer will disable the outputs if the card is not accessed by the controller within 150
ms. When disabled, the Watchdog Timer has no effect on the card's operation.

Integer Error Detection

The Error Detection input is an Int Variable that can be used to detect an I/O card failure. NetArrays assigns a
default Tag to this variable when the card is added to the I/O configuration.

A Card Timeout Error (Bit 0) will set the Error Latch bit (Bit14), which will remain set until this bit is cleared to zero
by an operator. While the Error Latch is set, the card will be offline and the target node will not attempt to
communicate with it. Note that most cards do not use all the status bits shown. Any unused bits will always equal
zero.

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
ERR FAULT DATA DATA CARD CARD LOOP TIME
LTCH ERR ERR INV ID ERR BACK OUT

Bit 14 Card Error Latch

This status bit indicates that a Card Timeout Error occurred on the I/O card, and that it has been taken
offline. The card will not be initialized or placed online until this bit is cleared in the project program or
operator intervention.
If this bit is set, it must be cleared to return the card to operation. The correct way to clear this bit is to
select the card’s icon in the I/O configuration Form while NetArrays is operating in Debug mode and
answer “Yes” to the Enable prompt. See I/O Card Status and Control. (It is also possible to change the
value of this variable by forcing an Integer Bit Variable object, with Bit 14 selected in the object's
properties, to zero. Do not clear the entire Error Detection Integer Variable to zero.)

Bit 10 Fault Test Error

This status bit indicates that a fault insertion test was performed, and a channel did not detect the error.
Bit 9 Backplane Bus Data Error
This status bit is applicable only to I/O cards with Backplane Bus data checking capability. It indicates
that a data error was detected in a data or command transfer to or from an I/O card.
Bit 8 Data Invalid
This status bit indicates that the I/O card is not ready to send valid data.
Bit 7 Card ID Does Not Match I/O Configuration
This bit indicates that the ID code read from the I/O card does not match the card type specified in the
NetArrays I/O configuration.
Bit 6 Card Specific Error
This bit indicates a Load Fault or Proof Test Error.
Bit 4 Loopback Error
This bit indicates that the card has failed a loopback test. The actual output from the card does not equal
the expected output.
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Bit 0 Card Timeout Error
This bit indicates that there was no response from the I/O card. The card is not returning a ready test
signal, is offline, or has been removed from the chassis. This bit sets the Card Error Latch (Bit 14).

Integer Card Revision

The card revision is an integer value, which equals to the revision number of the PLD code. NetArrays assigns a
default Tag to this variable when the card is added to the I/O configuration. Reassign this Tag as required to
access this card revision in the project program.

Integer Readback Status 00

The bits of this Int input represent the last digital output states written to the card for channels 0 through 15. A 1
indicates that the contacts are closed (set); a 0 indicates that the contacts are open (reset). NetArrays assigns a
default Tag to this variable when the card is added to the I/O configuration.
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Chan Chan Chan Chan Chan Chan Chan Chan Chan Chan Chan Chan Chan Chan Chan Chan
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Integer Readback Status 01

The bits of this Int input represent the last digital output states written to the card for channels 16 through 31. A 1
indicates that the contacts are closed (set); a 0 indicates that the contacts are open (reset). NetArrays assigns a
default Tag to this variable when the card is added to the I/O configuration.
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Chan Chan Chan Chan Chan Chan Chan Chan Chan Chan Chan Chan Chan Chan Chan Chan
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

Integer Load Fault Open 00

The Load Fault Status Open returns the results of the supervision tests loads connected to the card on channels
0 through 15. A 1 indicates an open load condition. NetArrays assigns a default Tag to this variable when the
card is added to the I/O configuration. Opens testing can be disabled by selecting disable in the type field of both
Integer Load Fault Open 00 and Integer Load Fault Open 01.
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Ch 15 Ch 14 Ch 13 Ch 12 Ch 11 Ch 10 Ch 9 Ch 8 Ch 7 Ch 6 Ch 5 Ch 4 Ch 3 Ch 2 Ch 1 Ch 0
Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open

Integer Load Fault Open 01

The Load Fault Status Open 01 returns the results of the supervision tests loads connected to the card on
channels 16 through 31. A 1 indicates an open load condition. NetArrays assigns a default Tag to this variable
when the card is added to the I/O configuration. Opens testing can be disabled by selecting disable in the type
field of both Integer Load Fault Open 00 and Integer Load Fault Open 01.
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Ch 31 Ch 30 Ch 29 Ch 28 Ch 27 Ch 26 Ch 25 Ch 24 Ch 23 Ch 22 Ch 21 Ch 20 Ch 19 Ch 18 Ch 17 Ch 16
Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open

Integer Load Fault Short 00

The Load Fault Status Short 00 returns the results of the supervision tests loads connected to the card on
channels 0 through 15. A 1 indicates a shorted load condition. NetArrays assigns a default Tag to this variable
when the card is added to the I/O configuration.
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Ch 15 Ch 14 Ch 13 Ch 12 Ch 11 Ch 10 Ch 9 Ch 8 Ch 7 Ch 6 Ch 5 Ch 4 Ch 3 Ch 2 Ch 1 Ch 0
Short Short Short Short Short Short Short Short Short Short Short Short Short Short Short Short

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Integer Load Fault Short 01
The Load Fault Status Short 01 returns the results of the supervision tests loads connected to the card on
channels16 through 31. A 1 indicates a shorted load condition. NetArrays assigns a default Tag to this variable
when the card is added to the I/O configuration.
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Ch 31 Ch 30 Ch 29 Ch 28 Ch 27 Ch 26 Ch 25 Ch 24 Ch 23 Ch 22 Ch 21 Ch 20 Ch 19 Ch 18 Ch 17 Ch 16
Short Short Short Short Short Short Short Short Short Short Short Short Short Short Short Short

Integer Switch Status 00

The Switch Status returns the results of the tests on the switches connected to the card on channels 0 through
15. A 1 indicates a failed switch condition. NetArrays assigns a default Tag to this variable when the card is
added to the I/O configuration.
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Ch 15 Ch 14 Ch 13 Ch 12 Ch 11 Ch 10 Ch 9 Ch 8 Ch 7 Ch 6 Ch 5 Ch 4 Ch 3 Ch 2 Ch 1 Ch 0
Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault

Integer Switch Status 01

The Switch Status 01 returns the tests on the switches connected to the card on channels 16 through 31.
A 1 indicates a failed switch condition. NetArrays assigns a default Tag to this variable when the card is added to
the I/O configuration.
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Ch 31 Ch 30 Ch 29 Ch 28 Ch 27 Ch 26 Ch 25 Ch 24 Ch 23 Ch 22 Ch 21 Ch 20 Ch 19 Ch 18 Ch 17 Ch 16
Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault

Integer Safety Switch Status 00

The Safety Switch Status returns the results of the tests on the safety switches connected to the 3159 on
channels 0 through 15. A 1 indicates a failed switch condition. NetArrays assigns a default Tag to this variable
when the card is added to the I/O configuration.
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Ch 15 Ch 14 Ch 13 Ch 12 Ch 11 Ch 10 Ch 9 Ch 8 Ch 7 Ch 6 Ch 5 Ch 4 Ch 3 Ch 2 Ch 1 Ch 0
Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault

Integer Safety Switch Status 01

The Safety Switch Status returns the results of the tests on the safety switches connected to the 3159 card on
channels 16 through 23. A 1 indicates a failed switch condition. NetArrays assigns a default Tag to this variable
when the card is added to the I/O configuration.
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Ch 31 Ch 30 Ch 29 Ch 28 Ch 27 Ch 26 Ch 25 Ch 24 Ch 23 Ch 22 Ch 21 Ch 20 Ch 19 Ch 18 Ch 17 Ch 16
Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault Fault

Bool Reset Load Testing

When a load fault (short or open) is detected, the channel is de-energized (zero, OFF). When the load fault is
corrected via maintenance and the channel is desired to be re-enabled, toggle the Bool Reset Load Testing
variable from false to true, so that the channels drive the outputs as commanded.

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I/O Channel Properties
Channel
Each output channel can be enabled (Bool), or disabled (Disabled). You can disable any unused channel to
avoid scanning unconnected outputs and to free up the assigned Tag.

I/O Tag
A True output from a Bool Variable object will energize the output. A False output from the Bool Variable object
will de-energize the output. NetArrays assigns a default Tag to this variable when the card is added to the I/O
configuration.
Note! All unused un-terminated I/O points must be disabled in I/O Configuration.

Comment
Enter up to 255 characters for comments associated with the corresponding tag. The comments are informational
only and are not required by any RTP NetSuite application.

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Compliance with CE Mark
This section describes how to install and operate RTP equipment for use in the European Union (EU) to comply
with the requirements of the CE Mark and its referenced standards. The procedures in this section apply also to
other environments where provisions of the EU’s EMC and Low Voltage Directives are either required or
desirable.
RTP Corporation has successfully tested and reviewed its products to the stringent requirements of the European
Union’s EMC Directives (2004/108/EC) and Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC). In order for the equipment to
meet the requirements of these directives, the equipment must be installed and operated in accordance
with these instructions.
These tests and reviews are in accordance to EN 61131-2:2007 as listed in the next section.
Information on the tests performed and the standards involved is available from RTP Corporation.
To comply with the requirements of the CE Mark and its referenced standards, the system integrator, installer,
and end user must store, integrate, install, and operate this equipment in accordance with the following
guidelines.
1. Compliance with all product specific instructions (including but not limited to storage instructions,
installation instructions, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, disposal instructions, and
specifications) is required.
2. RTP equipment is rated for use in Installation Category (Overvoltage Category) II and Pollution Degree 2
environments in accordance with standard IEC 664.
3. To assure that an Operator is not exposed to electrical hazards, all equipment capable of electrical
hazards must be housed in a grounded enclosure (equipment cabinet/rack) that limits access to the
equipment only to Service Personnel. Limited access may include enclosure doors and side panels,
which are locked or require a tool to open. To assure compliance with the EMC requirements, the
equipment must be housed in an enclosure (equipment cabinet/rack) that provides EMC shielding.
Compliance testing was performed in a shielded equipment rack provided by Hoffman Concept® Wall
Mounted Enclosure model number CSD242420. To assure compliance, the equipment must be installed
in this style cabinet, or one with similar or greater RF attenuation characteristics. The cabinet should be
outfitted with continuous copper finger gasketing and copper foil along all seams and joints.
4. The Service Personnel must be trained to operate the equipment and must be aware of the potential of
electrical hazards of the equipment and of the field I/O signals connected to the equipment.
5. Hazardous voltage warning labels must be applied to the enclosure doors adjacent to the locking
mechanisms to warn the Service Personnel that hazardous voltages are contained within the enclosure,
if modules carrying 120 V and above are used.
6. Hazardous voltage warning labels also must be applied to the termination modules (which carry 120 V
and above), adjacent to the external connectors, to warn the Service Personnel that hazardous voltages
are present at the module's terminal blocks.
7. To assure compliance with the EMC requirements, the equipment must have all communications, power,
and field signal cabling exiting the enclosure enclosed in metal conduits or shielded wireways. These
conduits must provide EMI/RFI shielding and must be terminated at the enclosure shell. There must be
no uncovered openings in the cabinet. Connections between the cabinet and conduit must be made with
conduit connectors making good (low impedance) electrical contact to the enclosure. Input mains power
to the enclosure and mains power fed to switching digital output I/O cards and modules must be filtered
by AC mains filters with attenuation characteristics of Corcom VR series filters or with similar filters with
equal or greater attenuation characteristics.
8. DC input mains power to the enclosure and mains power must be filtered by a DC mains filters with
attenuation characteristics of Corcom 6EH1 series filters or with similar filters with equal or greater
attenuation characteristics.
9. Insulation strip length of 0.26 inches (6.5 mm) is required on all field wirings to the I/O card termination
modules.
10. The disposal of any electronic products must be in accordance with local regulations (e.g. Directive
2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste electrical and electronic equipment).

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 Some RTP Corporation products contain materials that may be detrimental to the environment. These
materials may include, but are not limited to lead (in solder) and lithium (in batteries).
11. Prior to storage or shipping, the equipment must be packaged in accordance with the following
guidelines:
● Inventory all items and inspect all components for damage.
● Verify that all fasteners are properly tightened and that the chassis I/O module retaining bar is
properly installed.
● Wrap the chassis assembly in plastic bubble wrap.
● Select a suitable shipping box that provides at least 1½ inches of space between the equipment and
all sides of the box. This space shall be tightly packed with packing peanuts or bubble wrap to
protect the equipment during storage or shipping.
● Close and secure the box with suitable packing tape.
● Do not stack boxes more than three high. Store the boxes in a protected, dry environment. Do not
expose the boxes to rain or environmental conditions beyond the ranges specified for the equipment
in this document.

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Environmental Conditions
The modules are rated for the following environmental conditions:

Specification Type Recommended Range Test Specification

IEC 60068-2-30, Db
Operating Temperature -20 ºC to 60 ºC
RTP Type Testing
Operating Temperature Change 10 ºC/minute IEC 60068-2-14 Test Nb
Operating Humidity 10% to 95% non-condensing IEC 60068-2-30, Db
IEC 60068-2-1 Tests Ab, Ad
Storage Temperature -25 ºC to 85 ºC IEC 60068-2-2 Tests Bb, Bd
RTP Type Testing
Storage Temperature Change 10 ºC/minute IEC 60068-2-14 Test Na
Storage Humidity 0% to 100% condensing IEC 60068-2-30, Db
Vibration 9 Hz to 150 Hz at 1 g IEC 60068-2-6, Fc
Mechanical Shock 15 g for 11 milliseconds IEC 60068-2-27, Ea
Electrostatic Discharge Immunity ±6 kV contact IEC 61000-4-2
80 MHz to 1 GHz at 20 V/m
1 GHz to 2.1 GHz at 10 V/m
Radiated E-Field Immunity IEC 61000-4-3
2.1 GHz to 2.5 GHz at 5 V/m
2.5 GHz to 2.7 GHz at 1 V/m
Ethernet Line Burst Immunity ±2 kV IEC 61000-4-4
Ethernet Line Surge Immunity ±2 kV IEC 61000-4-5
Ethernet Line Conducted RF
150 kHz to 80 MHz at 10 V IEC 61000-4-6
Immunity
Pulsed Magnetic Field 300 A/m IEC 61000-4-9

Modules can be ordered with optional HumiSeal© conformal coating. In this case, the modules can be installed in
G3 harsh environmental conditions as defined in standard ISA–S71.04–1985.
This equipment is intended for use in altitudes up to 2000 meters. Contact RTP regarding use in altitudes higher
than 2000 meters.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Referenced Companies
Corcom Inc.; Libertyville, Illinois, USA; 708-680-7400
Hoffman; Anoka, Minnesota, USA; 763-422-2178

Definitions
OPERATOR is any personnel other than SERVICE PERSONNEL. Requirements assume that the
OPERATOR is oblivious to electrical hazards, but does not act intentionally in creating a hazard.
SERVICE PERSONNEL are assumed reasonably careful in dealing with obvious hazards.
CE Conformité Européenne
EMC Electro-Magnetic Compatibility
EMI Electro-Magnetic Interference
EC European Community
EN European Norm
ESD Electro-Static Discharge
EU European Union
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
MPU Main Processing Unit
MTTR Mean Time to Restoration
RF Radio Frequency
RFI Radio Frequency Interference

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