ScadaLynx 50386 ScadaLynx 50386

Data Collection Unit Data Collection Unit

TrainingTraining

FeaturesFeatures

• Collects, processes and transmits sensor data Collects, processes and transmits sensor data

• Event and timed data transmissionEvent and timed data transmission

• Control outputs on command or alarmControl outputs on command or alarm

• Onboard data loggingOnboard data logging

• Multiple communication pathsMultiple communication paths

• Mixed communication formats and protocolsMixed communication formats and protocols

• Low power modeLow power mode

• Programmable application using ScadaLynx ToolboxProgrammable application using ScadaLynx Toolbox

50386 Operations Overview50386 Operations Overview

Model #Model # DescriptionDescription

• 50386* 50386* Real-Time Data Transmitter / SCADA Two-Way Real-Time Data Transmitter / SCADA Two-Way TransmitterTransmitter

• 50386RP*50386RP* RepeaterRepeater• 50386R/D*50386R/D* Receiver/DecoderReceiver/Decoder• 53545354 Packaged Rain StationPackaged Rain Station• 53815381 Packaged Weather StationPackaged Weather Station• 53905390 Packaged Pressure Transducer Liquid Level Packaged Pressure Transducer Liquid Level

StationStation• 5390WL*5390WL* Wireless LynxWireless Lynx• 53915391 Packaged Water Quality StationPackaged Water Quality Station• 50386P50386P Packaged RepeaterPackaged Repeater

ApplicationsApplications

• ALERT/IFLOWSALERT/IFLOWS

• SCADA Two-Way RadioSCADA Two-Way Radio

• Wireless LynxWireless Lynx

• SatelliteSatellite

• Phone ModemPhone Modem

• Data LoggingData Logging

• Multiple PathMultiple Path

• Multiple ProtocolMultiple Protocol

Multi-Path CommunicationMulti-Path Communication

• 6 communication ports available6 communication ports available

• Receive on one or more portsReceive on one or more ports

• Retransmit on the same or another portRetransmit on the same or another port

• Change report format for retransmissionChange report format for retransmission

• Limit retransmission to station ID rangesLimit retransmission to station ID ranges

• Remember transmissions to prevent talk backRemember transmissions to prevent talk back

• Change ID number before retransmitChange ID number before retransmit

Programming ToolboxProgramming Toolbox

• Configure a 50386 application with the MS Windows Configure a 50386 application with the MS Windows

SCADALYNX Toolbox software programSCADALYNX Toolbox software program

• Connect directly to a 50386 or by modem, radio, or network.Connect directly to a 50386 or by modem, radio, or network.

• Download logged dataDownload logged data

• Test radio equipment and sensors.Test radio equipment and sensors.

Hardware IntroductionHardware Introduction

• PC On a Stick (PCOS)©PC On a Stick (PCOS)©

• ScadaLynx Board (SLB) including:ScadaLynx Board (SLB) including:

• the sensor inputsthe sensor inputs

• manual I/Omanual I/O

• connector pin configurations. connector pin configurations.

PC On a Stick© (PCOS)PC On a Stick© (PCOS)

• The PCOS is a 386 DOS computer on a single board or stick.The PCOS is a 386 DOS computer on a single board or stick.

• 386EX processor; with 2 onboard com ports386EX processor; with 2 onboard com ports

• ROM DOSROM DOS

• 1MB of battery backed RAM1MB of battery backed RAM

• 4MB of Flash memory for program storage and data logging4MB of Flash memory for program storage and data logging

• Real-Time Clock (RTC); with battery backupReal-Time Clock (RTC); with battery backup

• 2 LED’s indicators2 LED’s indicators.

ScadaLynx Board (SLB)ScadaLynx Board (SLB)

• Low-power PIC processor to control its functionsLow-power PIC processor to control its functions

• Sensor inputsSensor inputs

• TimersTimers

• ALERT radio portALERT radio port

• I/O switchesI/O switches

• LEDsLEDs

• Test pointsTest points

• Interface connectorsInterface connectors

Sensor Inputs - I/O PointsSensor Inputs - I/O Points

• Sensor inputs are defined in the 50386 as I/O Points. Sensor inputs are defined in the 50386 as I/O Points.

• Individual I/O points are programmed separately as a Individual I/O points are programmed separately as a

specific sensor type. specific sensor type.

• The sensor types included:The sensor types included:

• Digital InputsDigital Inputs

• Analog Inputs - AIAnalog Inputs - AI

• Serial Inputs - SISerial Inputs - SI

Digital InputsDigital Inputs

• Up/Down Counter – UDUp/Down Counter – UD

• Pulse Counter – PCPulse Counter – PC

• Digital Input – DIDigital Input – DI

• Digital Output - DODigital Output - DO

Analog Input - AIAnalog Input - AI

• 0…5 Vdc0…5 Vdc

• 4…20 mA4…20 mA

• Ratiometeric vs. Vref – AI:8Ratiometeric vs. Vref – AI:8

• Battery – AI:16Battery – AI:16

Serial Input - SISerial Input - SI

• SDI-12SDI-12

• SutronSutron

• Custom serial communications protocolsCustom serial communications protocols

Sensor DataSensor Data

• For each I/O Point the 50386DCU reads sensor input and For each I/O Point the 50386DCU reads sensor input and

stores a Raw Value (RAW) and a Scaled Value (SCALED)stores a Raw Value (RAW) and a Scaled Value (SCALED)

• The I/O point Scaling coefficients determine the SCALED value The I/O point Scaling coefficients determine the SCALED value

• SCALED values determine test requirements for data reportsSCALED values determine test requirements for data reports

Digital I/ODigital I/O

• Digital I/O is defined as being in one of two statesDigital I/O is defined as being in one of two states

• Digital inputs are event drivenDigital inputs are event driven

• The 50386 DCU supports three types of digital inputs: The 50386 DCU supports three types of digital inputs:

• Up/Down Counter (UD)Up/Down Counter (UD)

• Pulse Counter (PC) Pulse Counter (PC)

• Digital Inputs (DI) (Digital Status)Digital Inputs (DI) (Digital Status)

• The 50386 has six Digital Outputs (DO) (standard)The 50386 has six Digital Outputs (DO) (standard)

Up/Down Counter (UDUp/Down Counter (UD))

• The Up/Down Counter (UD) input is the standard ALERT The Up/Down Counter (UD) input is the standard ALERT

Form “C”; with Up/Down Line. Form “C”; with Up/Down Line.

• The 5050P Tipping Bucket Rain Sensor and the 5096SE Shaft The 5050P Tipping Bucket Rain Sensor and the 5096SE Shaft

Encoder are standard sensors on these inputsEncoder are standard sensors on these inputs

Pulse Counter (PC)Pulse Counter (PC)

• The Pulse Counter (PC) input is a modified Form “A” inputThe Pulse Counter (PC) input is a modified Form “A” input

• A programmable pre-divide counter must count down before the A programmable pre-divide counter must count down before the

I/O Point’s RAW accumulator is incrementedI/O Point’s RAW accumulator is incremented

• The input can be selected as either DC pulses or AC sine wave The input can be selected as either DC pulses or AC sine wave

with switch S5.with switch S5.

• The 5050WS Wind Speed sensor is the standard sensor used with The 5050WS Wind Speed sensor is the standard sensor used with

the ALERT Wind Formatthe ALERT Wind Format

Digital Input (DI)Digital Input (DI)

• The Digital Input (DI) is a single input line which represents the The Digital Input (DI) is a single input line which represents the

status of a contact closure sensorstatus of a contact closure sensor

• The 5096ES Emergency Status is a standard sensor. The 5096ES Emergency Status is a standard sensor.

• Inputs 1 thru 8 operate on an event basis while inputs 9 thru 12 Inputs 1 thru 8 operate on an event basis while inputs 9 thru 12

are only monitored while the 386EX processor is awake.are only monitored while the 386EX processor is awake.

Digital Output (DODigital Output (DO))

• The Digital Output (DO) is a single line that acts as The Digital Output (DO) is a single line that acts as

switch closures to ground. switch closures to ground.

• The are controlled by the I/O point’s Alarm tab and The are controlled by the I/O point’s Alarm tab and

programmed under the Controls tabprogrammed under the Controls tab

Analog Input (AI)Analog Input (AI)

• The 50386 DCU has a 16-bit Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) The 50386 DCU has a 16-bit Analog to Digital Converter (ADC)

• 16-bits provide a RAW range of 0 to 65,535 increments (INC)16-bits provide a RAW range of 0 to 65,535 increments (INC)

• There are 16 Analog Input lines.There are 16 Analog Input lines.

• The standard input is 0…5 VdcThe standard input is 0…5 Vdc

• An input is converted to a 4…20 mA current sink input with the An input is converted to a 4…20 mA current sink input with the

addition of a 250 addition of a 250 resistor shunt to ground (sockets X1 and X2). resistor shunt to ground (sockets X1 and X2).

• Two analog input lines are used in the standard configurations to Two analog input lines are used in the standard configurations to

measure onboard voltages: measure onboard voltages:

• AI:8 measures Vref, which is used with ratiometric sensors AI:8 measures Vref, which is used with ratiometric sensors

• AI:16 measures the battery voltage.AI:16 measures the battery voltage.

Vref Sensor (AI:8)Vref Sensor (AI:8)

• The Vref sensor (AI:8) is used with ratiometric sensorsThe Vref sensor (AI:8) is used with ratiometric sensors

• Vref is used as the sensors excitation voltage Vref is used as the sensors excitation voltage

• The 5050WD Wind Direction is a standard ratiometric sensorThe 5050WD Wind Direction is a standard ratiometric sensor

Battery Sensor (AI:16)Battery Sensor (AI:16)

• The Battery Sensor (AI:16) uses a resistor divider networkThe Battery Sensor (AI:16) uses a resistor divider network

• Battery voltage measured ratio is 5:16Battery voltage measured ratio is 5:16

[(input voltage): (battery voltage)].[(input voltage): (battery voltage)].

Serial Input (SI)Serial Input (SI)

• SDI-12 (SDI-12 (SSerial erial DDigital igital IInterface at nterface at 121200 baud) is a standard 00 baud) is a standard

protocol.protocol.

• SDI-12 allows multiple sensors to be connected to the same SDI-12 allows multiple sensors to be connected to the same

input port.input port.

• The 50386 DCU acts as the Master which polls the sensors The 50386 DCU acts as the Master which polls the sensors

• The RAW accumulator is a floating point number instead of the The RAW accumulator is a floating point number instead of the

integer used by other I/O Pointsinteger used by other I/O Points.

Manual I/O FeaturesManual I/O Features

The manual I/O features allow the user to control, The manual I/O features allow the user to control,

monitor and test the 50386 DCU functions.monitor and test the 50386 DCU functions.

These features include:These features include:

• SwitchesSwitches

• LEDsLEDs

• JumpersJumpers

• Test points Test points

• ALERT Audio Out AdjustmentALERT Audio Out Adjustment

SwitchesSwitches

• ID Switches - S1 thru S4 - the least significant digit (ones) in ID Switches - S1 thru S4 - the least significant digit (ones) in

switch S4 and the most significant digit (thousands) in switch S1.switch S4 and the most significant digit (thousands) in switch S1.

• Pulse Counter AC/DC Input Switch - S5 allows the use of either Pulse Counter AC/DC Input Switch - S5 allows the use of either

AC generators or DC pulsed output sensor type on PC inputs.AC generators or DC pulsed output sensor type on PC inputs.

• RUN/DEBUG Switch - S6 determines the mode of operation atRUN/DEBUG Switch - S6 determines the mode of operation at

Power-up / Reset.Power-up / Reset.

• RESET Switch - S7 performs the same software reboot as RESET Switch - S7 performs the same software reboot as

powering-up the 50386DCUpowering-up the 50386DCU

• TEST Switch - S8 initiates a test sequence that will read all I/O TEST Switch - S8 initiates a test sequence that will read all I/O

points and transmit data.points and transmit data.

LEDs on SLBLEDs on SLB

LED#LED# NameName DescriptionDescription

1 1 Radio TXRadio TX Radio TX power is on Radio TX power is on

2 2 Analog Power Analog Power Analog power and Vref on Analog power and Vref on

3 3 ALERT RX ALERT RX Receiving ALERT Data Receiving ALERT Data

4 4 RUN RUN Main 386EX processor onMain 386EX processor on

5 5 Test Test

Read & TX sensor dataRead & TX sensor data

(Note: this LED is also on for writes (Note: this LED is also on for writes

to the flash memory)to the flash memory)

LEDs on PCOSLEDs on PCOS

LED#LED# Name Name Description Description

1 1 Red Red Run Run

2 2 Green Green Comms Comms

Test PointsTest Points

TP TP Name Name Label Label Description Description

1 1 Tx Data Tx Data TP4 TP4 or X5 or X5 Audio FSK data to the radio.Audio FSK data to the radio.

2 2 Battery Battery TP2 TP2 Battery voltage Battery voltage

33 VREF VREF X2:1X2:1 Switched reference voltage AI:8.Switched reference voltage AI:8.

55 Ground Ground TP3 TP3 Ground reference point.Ground reference point.

6 6 Vcc Vcc TP1 TP1 or D4 or D4 +5 Vdc power for the logic circuits+5 Vdc power for the logic circuits

JumpersJumpers

• X1 & X2 jumper block are used to install 250 X1 & X2 jumper block are used to install 250 resistors resistors

for 4-20mA inputs. They also make convenient test points for for 4-20mA inputs. They also make convenient test points for

analog input signals.analog input signals.

• X3 & X4 are factory set to EN.X3 & X4 are factory set to EN.

• X5 is factory set for ALERT Audio Output.X5 is factory set for ALERT Audio Output.

ALERT Audio Out Adjust - R44ALERT Audio Out Adjust - R44

• R44 Is factory set to the correct audio output level for the radio R44 Is factory set to the correct audio output level for the radio

installed on the 50386 DCU.installed on the 50386 DCU.

Interface ConnectorsInterface Connectors

• PowerPower

• TelemetryTelemetry

• ConsoleConsole

• I/OI/O

• ExpansionExpansion

Power - P2 (5-pin):Power - P2 (5-pin):

PinPin NameName DescriptionDescription

11 12 Vdc12 Vdc Battery “+”Battery “+”

22 12 Vdc12 Vdc 12 Vdc In12 Vdc In

33 N/CN/C N/CN/C

44 GndGnd Battery “-”Battery “-”

55 GndGnd GroundGround

TelemetryTelemetryRadio - P5 (7-pin):Radio - P5 (7-pin):

Pin Pin NameName DescriptionDescription

11 TX TX Audio outAudio out

22 PTT PTT Key transmissionKey transmission

33 TX-PWRTX-PWR Transmitter switched powerTransmitter switched power

44 RX-PWRRX-PWR Receiver power Receiver power

55 RX RX Audio in Audio in

66 GND GND GroundGround

7 7 RX-CDRX-CD Receiver carrier detectReceiver carrier detect

Power Amp - P1 (2-pin)Power Amp - P1 (2-pin)

Pin Pin NameName DescriptionDescription

11 5Amp5Amp Switch PowerSwitch Power

22 GndGnd GroundGround

I/O ConnectorsI/O Connectors

• Digital & Analog Ribbon connector interfaces Digital & Analog Ribbon connector interfaces

connect the sensor interface board to the SLB (refer connect the sensor interface board to the SLB (refer

to schematic drawings AC108180 & AC108252 for pin to schematic drawings AC108180 & AC108252 for pin

outs.outs.

Console - COM1 P8, COM2 P12 (9-pin)Console - COM1 P8, COM2 P12 (9-pin)

PinPin NameName DescriptionDescription

11 CDCD Carrier Detect (Not used)Carrier Detect (Not used)

22 RXDRXD Receive Data, serial inReceive Data, serial in

33 TXDTXD Transmit Data, serial outTransmit Data, serial out

44 DTRDTR Data Terminal ReadyData Terminal Ready

55 GNDGND Signal GroundSignal Ground

66 DSRDSR Data Set ReadyData Set Ready

77 RTSRTS Request to Send (Not used)Request to Send (Not used)

88 CTSCTS Clear to SendClear to Send

99 RIRI Ring Indicator (Not used)Ring Indicator (Not used)

SDI-12 (3-pin Screw TerminalSDI-12 (3-pin Screw Terminal))

PinPin NameName DescriptionDescription

11 SDISDI SDI DataSDI Data

22 +12V+12V 12 Vdc Power12 Vdc Power

33 GndGnd GroundGround

Expansion ConnectorExpansion Connector

• Bus Connector P10 - The Communication Expansion Board Bus Connector P10 - The Communication Expansion Board

adds four COM ports.adds four COM ports.

• I/O Extender P11 - connects to option boards that extends I/O I/O Extender P11 - connects to option boards that extends I/O

capabilities.capabilities.

Software (Firmware) IntroductionSoftware (Firmware) Introduction

The operation of the 50386 DCU is controlled by three software The operation of the 50386 DCU is controlled by three software

packages:packages:

•• The operating system (The operating system (DOSDOS))

•• The application program (The application program (Lynx386.exeLynx386.exe) )

•• The configuration file (The configuration file (filename.cfgfilename.cfg) which is programmed with ) which is programmed with

the ScadaLynx Toolbox softwarethe ScadaLynx Toolbox software

The Operating System (The Operating System (DOSDOS))

• The The DOSDOS operating system is responsible for: operating system is responsible for:

• file directory system, file directory system,

• executing executing DOS DOS commandscommands

• running executable application programsrunning executable application programs

• Switch S6 (RUN/DEBUG) determines the boot-up mode of Switch S6 (RUN/DEBUG) determines the boot-up mode of

operation.operation.

• File transfersFile transfers

Application Program (Application Program (Lynx386.exeLynx386.exe))

• In the RUN mode the application program, In the RUN mode the application program, Lynx386.exeLynx386.exe, is , is

executed; this program controls the operation of theexecuted; this program controls the operation of the

50386 DCU based upon parameters contain in a configuration 50386 DCU based upon parameters contain in a configuration

file.file.

• The standard configuration file is The standard configuration file is Lynx386.cfgLynx386.cfg. .

Configuration Files Configuration Files (“filename.cfg”(“filename.cfg”))

• Besides Besides Lynx386.exeLynx386.exe, other files containing customized , other files containing customized

programming are used to control the data collection programming are used to control the data collection

application program. application program.

• These files are created using the ScadaLynx Toolbox software These files are created using the ScadaLynx Toolbox software

program. When a configuration file is sent to the 50386 a program. When a configuration file is sent to the 50386 a

Lynx386.iniLynx386.ini file is created which lists this new configuration file is created which lists this new configuration

file name; this configuration file will then control the operation file name; this configuration file will then control the operation

of the 50386 DCU.of the 50386 DCU.

Console SetupConsole Setup

• The console is either a portable or desktop computer font The console is either a portable or desktop computer font running Windows™running Windows™

• The operator's console is used to monitor or control the 50386 The operator's console is used to monitor or control the 50386 DCU program operations and to program configuration files. DCU program operations and to program configuration files.

• HyperTerminal is used to monitor program activity or operate HyperTerminal is used to monitor program activity or operate in the DOS mode in the DOS mode

• ScadaLynx Toolbox is used to create and download ScadaLynx Toolbox is used to create and download configuration files.configuration files.

• The 50386 COM ports are DTE (9-pin male, RS-232) connectorsThe 50386 COM ports are DTE (9-pin male, RS-232) connectors• The default communication parameters for the 50386 COM1 The default communication parameters for the 50386 COM1

port are 38400 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no flow port are 38400 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no flow control, and no RTS controlcontrol, and no RTS control..

DOSDOS File Transfer - Send File Transfer - Send

• The Send command is used to retrieve data logged files and The Send command is used to retrieve data logged files and

saved program monitor files.saved program monitor files.

• At the At the DOSDOS command prompt type the Send command: “S” command prompt type the Send command: “S”

followed by a space then the filename you want to send. followed by a space then the filename you want to send.

• Select Select TTransfer from the HyperTerminal menu bar.ransfer from the HyperTerminal menu bar.

• Select Select RReceive File... from the pull down menu.eceive File... from the pull down menu.

DOSDOS File Transfer - Receive File Transfer - Receive

• The Receive command is used to load programs, including The Receive command is used to load programs, including

Lynx386.exeLynx386.exe updates, into the 50386 DCU. updates, into the 50386 DCU.

• At the At the DOSDOS command prompt type the Receive Command: “R”. command prompt type the Receive Command: “R”.

• Select Select TTransfer from the HyperTerminal menu bar.ransfer from the HyperTerminal menu bar.

• Select Select SSend File... from the pull down menu.end File... from the pull down menu.

• Type the filename to be received by the 50386Type the filename to be received by the 50386

RUN - Using HyperTerminal as a MonitorRUN - Using HyperTerminal as a Monitor

• When the 50386 DCU is started in the RUN mode a start up message is When the 50386 DCU is started in the RUN mode a start up message is displayed which includes: the program name and version level, the displayed which includes: the program name and version level, the station ID number and name (the .cfg station ID number and name (the .cfg “filename”“filename”), the date and time, ), the date and time, and the 50386 DCU command prompt:and the 50386 DCU command prompt:

Hydro Lynx Systems -- 50386 SCADALYNX 50386 Version 1.29.xxHydro Lynx Systems -- 50386 SCADALYNX 50386 Version 1.29.xx

Station ID = #### Station nameStation ID = #### Station nameTime = 09/13/2002-13:39:42Time = 09/13/2002-13:39:42Press a command key (h for help)Press a command key (h for help)>>

If no key is pressed, the 50386 DCU powers down in 10 seconds after If no key is pressed, the 50386 DCU powers down in 10 seconds after displaying the power down time and time of the next wake up:displaying the power down time and time of the next wake up:

Power down at 07/03/2001 15:39:52Power down at 07/03/2001 15:39:52Next wakeup at 07/03/2001 16:00:00Next wakeup at 07/03/2001 16:00:00

• To wake up the 50386 DCU press the [Enter] key; the 50386 DCU RUN To wake up the 50386 DCU press the [Enter] key; the 50386 DCU RUN LED4 will turn on. Press the [Enter] key again to display the 50386 DCU LED4 will turn on. Press the [Enter] key again to display the 50386 DCU command prompt:command prompt:

>>

Command ListCommand List• To display a list of the 50386 DCU commands type “h” at the 50386 To display a list of the 50386 DCU commands type “h” at the 50386

DCU command prompt:DCU command prompt:>h>hHydro Lynx Systems -- 50386 SCADALYNX 50386 Version 1.29.xxHydro Lynx Systems -- 50386 SCADALYNX 50386 Version 1.29.xxStation ID = #### Station ID = #### Station nameStation nameKey help:Key help:a: Read and display pointsa: Read and display pointsb: Toggle sensor power stateb: Toggle sensor power statec: Display/clear reset countc: Display/clear reset countd: Display pointsd: Display pointsg: Increase diagnostic display levelg: Increase diagnostic display levelh: Display helph: Display helpk: Disconnect console k: Disconnect console l: Toggle logging of display messagesl: Toggle logging of display messagesn: Toggle power down staten: Toggle power down statep: Power down 386p: Power down 386q: Quit programq: Quit programr: Restore normal operationsr: Restore normal operationss: Send SDI-12 commandss: Send SDI-12 commandst: Test transmitt: Test transmitv: Calibrate ADCv: Calibrate ADCw: Test watchdog timerw: Test watchdog timerx: Quit programx: Quit programz: Reboot 386z: Reboot 386Esc: Quit programEsc: Quit programPress <CR> to continuePress <CR> to continue

ScadaLynx 50386 ToolboxScadaLynx 50386 Toolbox

• Use the ScadaLynx 50386 Toolbox to create and save “.cfg” Use the ScadaLynx 50386 Toolbox to create and save “.cfg”

files; also, these files can be sent to a connected 50386 DCU.files; also, these files can be sent to a connected 50386 DCU.

• The ScadaLynx Toolbox includes Program Monitor and Data The ScadaLynx Toolbox includes Program Monitor and Data

Logging menus. Files created under the commands of these Logging menus. Files created under the commands of these

menus can be saved on the 50386 DCU and received by the menus can be saved on the 50386 DCU and received by the

connected console.connected console.

• The complete functions are described in the ScadaLynx The complete functions are described in the ScadaLynx

Toolbox Manual document number A102712. Toolbox Manual document number A102712.

End of ScadaLynx End of ScadaLynx

50386 Data Collection 50386 Data Collection

Unit TrainingUnit Training

Thank you.Thank you.