XP 500

Overview

Some applications may require a higher number of inputs and/or outputs as those already available on the WE500 and WE300. In such a case it’s possible to expand the WE500 and WE300 with additional digital outputs/inputs and analogue outputs/inputs, by adding expansion modules of the XP500/ETH line. These expanders can be easily installed and configured, following the user-friendly procedure available inside the webinterface of the WE500 and WE300.

The XP500 expanders communicate with the device through Modbus RTU Protocol on RS-485 and are all slave, for this reason it’s possible to connect to a single device several expanders, that may also be used with any other Modbus Master device.

Technical characteristics

4AI-I

The module 4AI-I allows to expand the device with 4 analogue inputs in current. The expander communicates through Modbus Protocol on RS-485

Description
Modbus expansion with 4 current analog inputs
Analog inputs
Number of input channels: 4. Min current: -20 mA. Max current: +20 mA. Impedance: <= 50 Ohm. Sampling time: 0.5 - 1 sec
Serial port
Type: RS-485. Protocol: Modbus RTU (Slave). Baudrate: up to 38400 bps.
Power source
10 / 30 VDC
Average absorption
30 mA @ 24 VDC
Polarity inverse protection
60 VDC max
Isolation
2000 VAC 50Hz, 1min
Working temperature
-10°C / +60°C
Storage temperature
-40°C / +85°C
Humidity
0 / 90% (not condensing)
Dimensions
(w x h x l) 17.5 x 100 x 120 mm
Weight
150 gr
Enclosure
DIN-BAR mountable dark gray plastic
CE standards
EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-4

8AI-I

The module 8AI-I allows to expand the device with 8 analogue inputs in current. The expander communicates through Modbus Protocol on RS-485

Description
Modbus expansion with 8 current analog inputs
Analog inputs
Number of input channels: 8. Min current: -20 mA. Max current: +20 mA. Impedance: <= 50 Ohm. Sampling time: 0.5 - 1 sec
Serial port
Type: RS-485. Protocol: Modbus RTU (Slave). Baudrate: up to 38400 bps.
Power source
10 / 30 VDC
Average absorption
30 mA @ 24 VDC
Polarity inverse protection
60 VDC max
Isolation
2000 VAC 50Hz, 1min
Working temperature
-10°C / +60°C
Storage temperature
-40°C / +85°C
Humidity
0 / 90% (not condensing)
Dimensions
(w x h x l) 17.5 x 100 x 120 mm
Weight
150 gr
Enclosure
DIN-BAR mountable dark gray plastic
CE standards
EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-4

4AI-V

The module 4AI-V allows to expand the device with 4 analogue inputs in tension. The expander communicates through Modbus Protocol on RS-485

Description
Modbus expansion with 4 voltage analog inputs
Analog inputs
Number of input channels: 4. Min voltage: -10 V. Max voltage: +10 V. Impedance: > 100 KOhm. Sampling time: 0.5 - 1 sec
Serial port
Type: RS-485. Protocol: Modbus RTU (Slave). Baudrate: up to 38400 bps.
Power source
10 / 30 VDC
Average absorption
30 mA @ 24 VDC
Polarity inverse protection
60 VDC max
Isolation
2000 VAC 50Hz, 1min
Working temperature
-10°C / +60°C
Storage temperature
-40°C / +85°C
Humidity
0 / 90% (not condensing)
Dimensions
(w x h x l) 17.5 x 100 x 120 mm
Weight
150 gr
Enclosure
DIN-BAR mountable dark gray plastic
CE standards
EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-4

8AI-V

The module 8AI-I allows to expand the device with 8 analogue inputs in current. The expander communicates through Modbus Protocol on RS-485

Description
Modbus expansion with 8 voltage analog inputs
Analog inputs
Number of input channels: 8. Min voltage: -10 V. Max voltage: +10 V. Impedance: > 100 KOhm. Sampling time: 0.5 - 1 sec
Serial port
Type: RS-485. Protocol: Modbus RTU (Slave). Baudrate: up to 38400 bps.
Power source
10 / 30 VDC
Average absorption
30 mA @ 24 VDC
Polarity inverse protection
60 VDC max
Isolation
2000 VAC 50Hz, 1min
Working temperature
-10°C / +60°C
Storage temperature
-40°C / +85°C
Humidity
0 / 90% (not condensing)
Dimensions
(w x h x l) 17.5 x 100 x 120 mm
Weight
150 gr
Enclosure
DIN-BAR mountable dark gray plastic
CE standards
EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-4

4DI-4DO

The module 4DI-4DO allows to expand the device with 4 digital inputs and 4 digital outputs. The expander communicates through Modbus Protocol on RS-485

Description
Modbus expansion with 4 digital inputs and 4 digital outputs
Digital inputs
Number of input channels: 4. State OFF: 0 - 3 V. State ON: 10 - 30 V. Impedance: 4.7 KOhm
Digital outputs
Minimum load: 5 VDC, 10 mA. Maximum voltage: 250 Vca (50 / 60 Hz), 110 VDC
Number of output channels
2 relay SPDT/2 relay SPST N.A.
Commutable power (max)
2A @ 250 Vca per contact/2A @ 30 VDC per contact
Serial port
Type: RS-485. Protocol: Modbus RTU (Slave). Baudrate:up to 38400 bps
Sampling time
5 ms (max)
Power source
18 / 30 VDC
Average absorption
45 mA @ 24 VDC
Polarity inverse protection
60 VDC max
Isolation
2000 VAC 50Hz, 1min.
Working temperature
-10°C / +60°C
Storage temperature
-40°C / +85°C
Humidity
0 / 90% (not condensing)
Dimensions
(w x h x l) 17.5 x 100 x 120 mm
Weight
150 gr
Enclosure
DIN-BAR mountable dark gray plastic
CE standards
EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-4

8DI-8DO

The module 8DI-8DO allows to expand the device with 8 digital inputs and 8 digital outputs. The expander communicates through Modbus Protocol on RS-485

Description
Modbus expansion with 8 digital inputs and 8 digital outputs
Digital inputs
Number of input channels: 8. State OFF: 0 - 3 V. State ON: 10 - 30 V. Impedance: 4.7 KOhm
Digital outputs
Number of output channels: 8 PNP. Minimum load: 4 VDC, 10 mA. Maximum voltage: 250 Vca (50 / 60 Hz), 110 VDC
Commutable power (max)
2A @ 250 Vca per contact. 2A @ 30 VDC per contact
Serial port
Type: RS-485. Protocol: Modbus RTU (Slave). Baudrate:up to 38400 bps
Sampling time
5 ms (max)
Power source
10 / 30 VDC
Average absorption
45 mA @ 24 VDC
Polarity inverse protection
60 VDC max
Isolation
2000 VAC 50Hz, 1min.
Working temperature
-10°C / +60°C
Storage temperature
-40°C / +85°C
Humidity
0 / 90% (not condensing)
Dimensions
(w x h x l) 17.5 x 100 x 120 mm
Weight
150 gr
Enclosure
DIN-BAR mountable dark gray plastic
CE standards
EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-4

12DI

The module 12DI allows to expand the device with 12 digital inputs. The expander communicates through Modbus Protocol on RS-485

Description
Modbus expansion with 12 digital inputs
Digital inputs
Number of input channels: 12 (0 to 7 suitable for counters). State OFF: 0 - 3 V. State ON: 10 - 30 V. Impedance: 4.7 KOhm
Serial port
Type: RS-485. Protocol: Modbus RTU (Slave). Baudrate:up to 38400 bps
Sampling time
5 ms (max)
Power source
10 / 30 VDC
Average absorption
45 mA @ 24 VDC
Polarity inverse protection
60 VDC max
Isolation
2000 VAC 50Hz, 1min.
Working temperature
-10°C / +60°C
Storage temperature
-40°C / +85°C
Humidity
0 / 90% (not condensing)
Dimensions
(w x h x l) 17.5 x 100 x 120 mm
Weight
150 gr
Enclosure
DIN-BAR mountable dark gray plastic
CE standards
EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-4

4T

The module 4T allows to expand the device with 4 analogue inputs configurable to support the most common temperature probes available on the market. The expander communicates through Modbus Protocol on RS-485.

Type Min Max
Description
Modbus expansion with 12 digital inputs
Input type: RTD
Pt100
-200°C
850°C
Pt1000
-200°C
200°C
Ni100
-60°C
80°C
Ni1000
-60°C
150°C
Input type: Resistor 2 or 3 wires
Low
0 Ohm
50 Ohm
High
0 Ohm
2000 Ohm
Input type: Potentiometer
Low
20 Ohm
500 Ohm
High
20 Ohm
2000 Ohm
Input calibration
±0,05 %
Linearity
±0,05 % (RTD only)
Serial port
Type: RS-485. Protocol: Modbus RTU (Slave). Baudrate:up to 38400 bps
Sampling time
5 ms (max)
Power source
10 / 30 VDC
Average absorption
30 mA @ 24 VDC
Polarity inverse protection
60 VDC max
Isolation
2000 VAC 50Hz, 1min.
Working temperature
-10°C / +60°C
Storage temperature
-40°C / +85°C
Humidity
0 / 90% (not condensing)
Dimensions
(w x h x l) 17.5 x 100 x 120 mm
Weight
150 gr
Enclosure
DIN-BAR mountable dark gray plastic
CE standards
EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-4

Combo

The Combo module is the most complete expander in the range and allows to configure the following: 1 universal analogue input (tension/current/temp.probe). 1 analogue input in tension or current. 2 analogue outputs. 3 digital inputs. 3 digital outputs one solid state and two relay

The expander communicates through Modbus Protocol on RS-485

Type Min Max Precision Linearity
Descriptions
Modbus expansions with multiple analog/digital I/O
Universal Analog input
100 mV
-100 mV
100 mV
±0,05 %
±0,1 %
1 V
-100 mV
1 V
±0,05 %
±0,1 %
10 V
-10 V
10 V
±0,05 %
±0,1 %
20 mA
-20 mA
20 mA
±0,05 %
±0,1 %
Pt100
-200 °C
850 °C
±0,05 %
±0,1 %
Pt1000
-200°C
200 °C
±0,05 %
±0,1 %
Ni100
-60 °C
180 °C
±0,05 %
±0,1 %
Ni1000
-60 °C
150 °C
±0,05 %
±0,1 %
Res
0 Ohm
2000 Ohm
±0,05 %
±0,1 %
Pot
0 %
100 %
±0,05 %
±0,1 %
Tc J
-210 °C
1200 °C
±0,05 %
±0,1 %
Tc K
-210 °C
1370 °C
±0,05 %
±0,1 %
Tc R
-50 °C
1760 °C
±0,05 %
±0,1 %
Tc S
-50 °C
1760 °C
±0,05 %
±0,1 %
Tc B
+400 °C
1825 °C
±0,05 %
±0,1 %
Tc E
-210 °C
1000 °C
±0,05 %
±0,1 %
Tc T
-210 °C
400 °C
±0,05 %
±0,1 %
Tc N
-210 °C
1300 °C
±0,05 %
±0,1 %
V/mA Analog input
10 V
-10 V
10 V
±0,05 %
±0,1 %
20 mA
-20 mA
20 mA
±0,05 %
±0,1 %
Analog outputs
Number of channels: 2. Type: 20mA. Range: 0 - 20 mA. Precision: ±0,05 %. Linearity: ±0,05 %. Load resistance: < 500 Ohm
Digital inputs
Number of channels: 3. State OFF: 0 - 3 V. State ON: 10 - 30 V. Impedance: 4.7 KOhm
Digital outputs
Quality: 1. Type: Solid state. Voltage: 48 V (max). Resistive load: 0.4 A (max)
Quality: 2. Type: Relay SPST. Resistive load: 2A @ 250 Vac, 2 A @ 30 VDC. Minimum load: 5VDC, 10 mA. Voltage: 48 V (max)
Serial port
Type: RS-485. Protocol: Modbus RTU (Slave). Baudrate:up to 38400 bps
Power source
18 / 30 VDC
Average absorption
30 mA @ 24 VDC
Polarity inverse protection
60 VDC max
Isolation
1500 VAC
Working temperature
-10°C / +60°C
Storage temperature
-40°C / +85°C
Humidity
0 / 90% (not condensing)
Dimensions
(w x h x l) 22.5 x 100 x 120 mm
Weight
150 gr
Enclosure
DIN-BAR mountable dark gray plastic
CE standards
EN 50022

Installation and configuration

The web-interface of WE500 and WE300 offers a very easy and rapid guided procedure for the installation and configuration of the expander.

The guided procedure, available on the section 3.6. Modbus expansions, is the following:

  1. Go to the Administration -> Modbus -> Expansions page of WE500 and WE300
  2. Click on the tab New
  3. It’s now required to select the desired expansion model. The models of XP500 range are:
  • 4 AI – I
  • 8AI – I
  • 4AI – V
  • 8AI – V
  • 4DI – 4DO
  • 8DI – 8DO
  • 12DI
  • 4T
  1. After selecting the model and clicking on the tab Next, it’s required to set the expander on INIT state. Nel pragrafo 4. INIT mode è spiegata la modalità INIT dell’espansione. On paragraph 4. INIT mode is explained the INIT mode of the expander.
  1. Once made the bridge with turned off device, click on tab NEXT. It’s now required to turn on the expander. Make sure that the supply voltage is within the right range.
  1. Once the device is powered, click on Next and see how to make a proper connection of the RS-485:
  • From terminal A of WE500 to terminal D+ of XP500
  • From terminal B of WE500 to terminal D- of XP500
  • From terminal GND**of WE500 to terminal **GND of XP500.
  1. Clicking on Next it’s now displayed the configuration page of the expander. All expanders have a part called Expansion where the following positions must be configured:
  • Name: the name to be assigned to the expander for an easy identification.
  • Client address: the Modbus address to be assigned to the expander at the end of the configuration.

Some expansion modules, as for instance the Combo, have a section called I/O configuration, there is requested to enter the configuration mode of inputs and outputs. For the Combo it’s required to configure the 0 analogue input and the 1 analogue input.

  1. Clicking on Save the device will configure the expander and create a new Modbus network on serial RS-485 (if not already available), the new Modbus commands for the inputs reading and the new variables for the visualization of the inputs/outputs, that will be available in I/O configuration.

INIT mode

The INIT Mode allows to set temporarely the expander on a known state, in order to set a new Modbus address, having lost the previous one

Known status:

  • Modbus address: 1
  • Baudrate of the serial port: 9600
  • Data bit of the serial port: 8
  • Parity bit of the serial port: No
  • Stop bit of the serial port: 1

To set the expander on INIT:

  • Power off the expander
  • Create a bridge with a wire between the terminal GND and the terminal INIT of the expander.( In case of a Combo expander connect V- with INIT)
  • Power on the expander
  • Now the expander is on mode INIT and can be configured.
  • To escape from the INIT mode, it’s necessary to power off the expander, eliminate the bridge made previously and power on the expander again.

Warnings

  • This device is only suitable for being installed by a qualified operator
  • Nethix is not responsible for improper use and/or its side effects
  • Nethix products are designed for typical use in industrial automation and/or home applications.

If you plan to use Nethix products in special applications where anomalies and discontinuity of service can have serious effect on human life or can cause physical or material damages, or where extremely high levels of reliability are required (for example in aerospace systems, in atomic energy control systems or n electro-medical devices), please contact Nethix for support to your particular application. Nethix is not responsible of damages caused from its products if such applications are not previously authorized.

not_recyclable The product shall not be treated as household waste. It shall be instead handed over to an appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic products. For further information about recycling of this product, contact the local city office and/or the local waste disposal service.

Warranty and support

Nethix warrants to the buyer that the product will be defect-free within two years (24 months) from the date of purchase.

During warranty time, and against presentation of purchase invoice, the product will be repaired or replaced, at Nethix’s discretion, without any additional costs as regards spare parts and repair, if the damages are proven to be manufacturing defects.

Warranty will be voided if the product has not been used properly.

In case of technical problems the user can ask for support:

Return and repair

Product return to NETHIX must be previously authorized, requesting a RMA number.

Please send an Email at Nethix containing all following information:

  • Complete customer’s name and address
  • Distributor’s or Reseller’s name and address
  • Date of purchase
  • Product P/N and S/N as displayed on the product or the package
  • Detailed description of fault and/or reason for return

Nethix will communicate the RMA number, in order to start the return procedure of the product. The delivery of the goods shall be arranged DDP at Nethix premises. Products returned without factory seals will be automatically treated as out-of-warranty repair services.