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Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual Cooper Bussmann Application Engineering • Phone 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. Central, M-F (636) 527-1270 • Fax: (636) 527-1607 • E-mail: FuseTech@cooperindustries.com Thank you for your selection of the BU-905U-L Wireless I/O. We trust it will give you many years of valuable service. CONTENTS What’s In This Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Document conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual Safety Information Thank you for selecting the BU-905U-L for your telemetry needs. We trust it will give you many years of valuable service. To ensure your BU-905U-L enjoys a long life, double-check ALL your connections with the Installation Guide before powering on the module. WARNING: Incorrect termination of supply wires may cause internal damage and will void warranty. Exposure to RF energy is an important safety consideration.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual WHAT’S IN THIS DOCUMENT This document is the Wireless I/O Configuration Manual that describes how to install and use the BU-905U-L. This document contains the following sections: If You Want To... Description For More Information, See... Understand how BU-905U-L works Explains how BU-905U-L works and provides information about the Introduction to BU-905U-L on page 6. main features of BU-905U-L.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual Document Conventions This document uses different fonts to indicate specific information. Bold indicates a menu option that you can select, or a button/icon that you can click to activate. Double quotes (““) indicate a cross-reference to another section in the document. For example, see “Document conventions” on page 5. Bold italic indicates a reference to another different document. For example, the BU-905U-L Installation Manual.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual INTRODUCTION TO BU-905U-L The BU-905U-L product provides economical standard “off the shelf” wireless I/O (i.e., transmitting signals over long distances via radio). The BU-905U-L can monitor and control the following types of signals: Signal Examples Digital on/off signals Outputs such as motor run, siren on, etc. Inputs such as motor fault, tank overflow, intruder alarm, etc.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual Key Features Feature Description For more information, see … Mappings Lets you configure which inputs are sent to which outputs. Mappings can be triggered on a change of state (event reporting) or on a timed basis (periodic update). Outputs can be physical outputs or Gateway registers. Sending data to another station using mappings on page 46. Discrete signals Lets you monitor discrete (on or off) signals such as level switches and alarms.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual Operation The BU-905U-L family of modules includes both a transmitter (BU-905U-L-T) and a receiver (BU-905U-L-R). You can send signals from the transmitter to the receiver; The transmitter and receiver include a default function to work as a pair by sending signals from the transmitter to the receiver with the most commonly used inputs of the transmitter being mapped to the outputs of the receiver.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual Receiver (BU-905U-L-R) The receiver receives messages and updates its outputs according to the radio messages. When the module receives a radio message, the yellow LED on the front panel flashes. The receiver provides one analog output (4-20mA), and three discrete relay outputs. The receiver also provides two status outputs, indicating module OK and communication failure.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual INTRODUCTION TO CONFIGURING YOUR UNIT This section describes how to configure your BU-905U-L. NOTE: For more information on installing your BU-905U-L, please see the BU-905U-L Installation Guide. You can configure your network using: • User-defined (customized) configuration – that lets you set specific information about your network and allows communication with other Cooper Bussmann BU_905U-L modules.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual Basic Steps for Configuring Your Unit The basic steps for configuring your BU-905U-L are: 1. Install the BU-Config Software program on your PC. NOTE - BU-Config can also configure other Cooper Bussmann units. For more information on other Cooper Bussmann units, please see the product documentation. 2. Connect your BU-905U-L unit to the PC using the RS-232 serial cable. 3.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual Hardware and Software Requirements BU-Config requires the following minimum PC configuration: Setting Additional Information Operating system Windows 98 or later Processor Pentium or greater Memory Minimum 128 Mb Disk Space 5Mb for BU-Config 17Mb during installation 1M (approximately) for each project Serial Port 1 Serial port RS232 serial cable EIA-561 (RJ45) to EIA-574 (DB9) Cooper Bussmann provided serial cable Using the Configura
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual Starting BU-Config BU-Config lets you configure an entire communication network, and lets you work with your module to communicate and transfer information between the module and your PC. To start BU-Config: 1. Select Start » All Programs » Cooper Bussmann BU-905L-RT utility » Cooper Bussmann BU-905L-RT utility. NOTE: You can also start BU-Config by navigating to the Configuration Menu or running BCSerieslite.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual To Check the Current Software Version: 1. Select Help » About. 2. BU-Config shows the software version information: 3. Click OK to close the software version information. 14 www.cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 3A1579Rev1.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual WORKING WITH PROJECTS BU-Config lets you create a “project” that stores information for your “system.” Each project can contain one or more units that correspond to a hardware module. Each unit has specific settings and information as shown in the following table: Information Example Project and units Individual units Module (i.e.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual BU-Config lets you: Task Description For more information, see … Create a new project Lets you create a new project. Creating new projects on page 16. Open the last opened project Lets you open the last opened project. Re-opening the last project on page 18. Open any project Lets you open any project. Opening any project on page 19. Showing project information Lets you view information about the project.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual 4. BU-Config confirms that you want to create the new directory: 5. Click OK to create the new project or click Cancel return to the previous screen without creating a new project. 6. BU-Config creates the new project and opens the project: 7. You can now start configuring the project / system. 3A1579Rev1.4 www.cooperbussmann.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual Re-Opening the Last Project BU-Config lets you open the last opened project. You can alternatively open any existing project. For more information, see Opening any project on page 19. To re-open the last project: 1. If you have opened a project, BU-Config shows the project name on the startup screen: 2. Click Re-open Previous Project . 3. BU-Config automatically opens the previous project 4. You can now start configuring the system. 18 www.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual Opening any Project BU-Config lets you open any project. You can also open the last opened project. For more information, see Re-opening the last project on page 18. To open any project: 1. Click Open Existing Project or select File » Open Project. 2. Navigate to the directory that holds the project you want to open. If you double click the directory in the browse window, BU-Config automatically fills in the project name.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual Showing Project Information BU-Config shows project information using an hierarchical “tree view” that lets you show or hide information as required. To show project information, click the Plus sign the information: Show information to show (i.e., expand) the information or click the Minus sign to hide (i.e., collapse) Hide information The unit name also shows the unit address: NOTE: The unit name is a default name for the unit.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual BU-Config lets you sort the tree view: • By name – that shows the units in alphabetical order of their unit names; or • By address – that shows the units in numerical order of their unit addresses. To sort the tree view: 1. Open the project. 2. Select View » Sort Tree View » by Name (or by Address). 3.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual Setting the Project Name BU-Config uses a project name to uniquely identify your system. Each system can have multiple units of different types. To set the project name: 1. Open the project. 2. BU-Config shows the project name: 3. Change the project name as required.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual Setting the System Address BU-Config uses a system address to group modules in a system. Modules ignore messages from modules not sharing share their system address to prevent “cross-talk” between modules in different systems. Separate networks with different system addresses can operate independently in the same area without affecting each other. The system address can be any number between 1 and 32 767.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual Encrypting Messages by Setting a Security Code BU-Config lets you set a system security code to help ensure the messages that your network uses remain private. This provides an additional security layer to protect the system from malicious access (e.g. hacking).
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual 7. BU-Config checks you want to use the security code: 8. Click OK to set the security code or click Cancel to quit without setting the security code. 9. BU-Config sets the security code and shows a message indicating the security code is active: 10. Click OK to acknowledge the message.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual Securing a Project Using a Password BU-Config lets you set a password (between 6 and 256 characters) to help protect the configuration file against unauthorized changes. If you set a password, you need to enter the password each time you enter the project to: • Change - the configuration; • Download - the configuration; or • Upload - the configuration.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual 7. Click OK to save the password for the project. NOTE: If you do not enter the same password when confirming, BU-Config shows the following warning: Click OK to acknowledge the message and re-enter the password. NOTE: If you do not click Set Field to set the password, BU-Config shows the following message: Click OK to acknowledge the message and leave the password entry page. 8.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual Removing the Project Password To remove the project password: 1. Open the project. 2. Click Project Password . 3. BU-Config shows the Project page. 4. Unselect Enable Project Password: 5. BU-Config checks you want to remove the project password: 6. Click OK to remove the project password or click Cancel to return to the password entry page without removing the project password. 7. BU-Config removes the project password: 8.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual Backing up Projects BU-Config lets you save a project on your PC. You can set the location where you want to save the project. NOTE: BU-Config packs the database before saving. The database is then compressed to a single file using the ZIP file format. You can copy this file to another computer or store it on removable media. To backup a project: 1. Open the project. 2. Select File » Backup Project.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual 6. Click Save to backup the project or click Cancel to return to the previous screen without backing up the project. 7. BU-Config backs up the project and shows a message indicating the backup was successful: 8. Click OK to acknowledge the message. Restoring Projects BU-Config lets you recover a project that has been backed up. This project could be stored on your PC or on removable media (e.g., USB drive or CD). To restore a project: 1.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual 4. Select the project you want to restore and click Open to restore the project or click Cancel to quit without restoring the project. Select the directory where you want to restore the project to and click OK to restore the project or click Cancel to return to the previous screen without restoring the project: 5. If the location where you want to restore the project already contains a project, BU-Config asks to try again with a different name.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual WORKING WITH UNITS BU-Config lets you: If you want to … Description For more information, see … Create new units Lets you add new units by creating a new unit, copying an existing unit. Creating new units on page 32. Delete units Lets you remove a unit from the system. Deleting units on page 45.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual Creating and Adding a New Unit to the Configuration To create and add a new unit to the configuration: 1. Open the project. 2. Select the Units branch of the navigation tree: 3. Click Add New Unit or select Unit Options » New Unit. 4. BU-Config shows the Select Unit Type page: 5. Select the unit type you want to add. 6. Click OK to add the new unit or click Cancel to return to the previous screen without adding the new unit. 7.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual 10. If you choose to set the address, BU-Config prompts you with a page showing the addresses already used in the system: 11. Select an unused address and click OK out creating a new unit. to assign the address to the new unit or click Cancel to return to the previous screen with- 12. BU-Config creates the new unit: 13. You can now configure the new unit. 34 www.cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources 3A1579Rev1.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual Duplicating a Unit’s Configuration (shortcut) BU-Config lets you add a new unit by copying an existing unit. BU-Config copies all the configuration information for the unit. This option is useful for creating a new unit with a similar configuration to an existing unit. To copy a unit: 1. Open the project. 2. Select the unit you want to copy. 3. Right click and from the shortcut menu select Copy Unit: 4.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual 6. If you allow BU-Config to automatically select the address, BU-Config will choose the lowest unused unit address. If you choose to set the address, BU-Config shows a page indicating the addresses already used in the system: 7. Select the address and click OK without duplicating the unit. to assign the address to the duplicated unit or click Cancel to return to the previous screen 8.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual Reading Configuration from a Module (loading a new unit) To load a new unit from an already-configured module: 1. Open the project. 2. Connect the module that you want to load to one of your PC serial ports using the Cooper Bussmann RS-232 serial cable. 3.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual 8. BU-Config loads the contents of the connected module and may show one or more of the following errors: Error Description and action If there is no module connected to the serial port you have selected or BU-Config cannot communicate with the module the following message is shown: Click OK to acknowledge the message and check the power to the module, the comm port selected and the serial cable/connections to try again.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual Setting Unit Information Every unit in a system has specific information configured for all units regardless of the type of unit. This information includes: • Unit name – you can use this name to refer to the unit when configuring mappings from other units. • Unit Address- unique address assigned to the unit. Some module types have two addresses (e.g., BU-905U-3 and BU-905U-4).
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual 2. Enter the new unit name. BU-Config automatically updates the unit name in the unit information and also in the unit listing at the side of the page. Setting the Unit Address BU-Config lets you set the unit address used by the system when sending messages to a module. A valid unit address for the BU-905U-L module is between 1 and 127. NOTE: You cannot use a unit address of 0. A network can have up to 127 addresses communicating via radio (i.e.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual To set the unit address: 1. Select the unit you want to change. 2. BU-Config shows the unit address: 3. Select Browse 4. BU-Config shows the list of unit addresses and indicates the addresses already in use: 5. Select an unused address and click OK new address. to set the new address or click Cancel to return to the previous screen without setting the 6. BU-Config changes the unit address: 7.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual Setting the Unit Secondary Address The BU-905U-L-T supports a secondary address that lets you re-use the same unit address for multiple transmit-only units. This is useful if your network has a large number of transmit-only units. To reuse the same address: NOTE: To use the same address you must have an existing BU-905U-L-T unit. 1. Create a new BU-905U-L-T. 2. BU-Config checks if you want to manually set the address: 3.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual Showing and Printing the Unit Summary The unit summary lets you print a summary of the information set for the unit. To show and print the unit summary: 1. Open the project. 2. Select the unit for showing the summary. 3. Click Unit Summary . 4. BU-Config shows the unit summary: NOTE: The Unit Summary may span multiple pages. You can use the navigation keys at the top of the report to move to the first, previous, next or last pages: 5.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual Showing and Printing the Unit Mappings The unit mappings lets you print a summary of the mapping information for the unit. To show and print the unit summary: 1. Open the project. 2. Select the unit for showing the summary. 3. Click Mapping Summary . 4. BU-Config shows the unit mapping: 5. To print the unit summary, click Print . 6. BU-Config automatically submits the job to the printer. 44 www.cooperbussmann.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual Deleting Units Deleting units lets you remove a unit from the system. To delete a unit: 1. Open the project. 2. Select the unit you want to delete 3. Right click and from the shortcut menu select Delete Unit. You can also click Delete Unit in the Unit Options panel of the unit screen: 4. BU-Config checks you want to delete the unit: 5. Click Yes to delete the unit or click No to return to the previous screen without deleting the unit. 6.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual TRANSMITTER INFORMATION This section contains specific information for configuring your BU-905U-L-T unit. Sending data to another station using Mappings To send data from a transmitter module BU-905U-L-T to another BU-905U series module you must configure mappings in the transmitter unit. Mappings let you link inputs at the transmitter unit to outputs at another BU-905U series module and lets you configure which inputs are sent to which outputs.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual To add a new mapping: 1. Open the project and select the unit where you want to add the mapping. 2. Select Mappings. BU-Config shows the mapping list: 3. Click New Mapping 3A1579Rev1.4 . www.cooperbussmann.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual 4. BU-Config shows the mappings page that contains information on two tabs: Tab Example Mapping Advanced 5. Set the required information. For more information, see How to configure a mapping on page 49. 6. Click OK to set the mapping or click Cancel to return to the mapping list without creating a new mapping. 7. BU-Config creates the new mapping and displays the mapping in the mapping list. 8.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual How to Configure a Mapping Mappings configure when to send specific information to another module and how the data is sent. You can send input data: • When the input values change (also called “Event reporting”); or • Event reporting and on a timed basis (also called “Timed Update”). Mappings cause the BU-905U-L-T to transmit messages when any of the inputs used by the mapping change state.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual Feature Description To Destination The BU-905U-L-T will send the information about the inputs in a message to this module when the mapping is triggered. NOTE: You can also select Unknown Unit if the unit has not been added to your project yet. In this case you must enter the actual address of the module in the To Destination field, and the actual output number into the First Output Address field.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual Deleting Unit Mappings BU-Config lets you delete an existing mapping. To delete unit mappings: 1. Open the project. 2. Select the unit you want to change. 3. Select Mappings. 4. Select the mapping(s) you want to delete. NOTE: You can also Shift+Click and Ctrl+Click to select multiple mappings. 5. Click Delete or right click and click Delete or click Del on your keyboard. 6. BU-Config confirms you want to delete the selected mapping(s): 7.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual Setting Unit Sensitivities Unit sensitivities indicate the change required in an analog input for the BU-905U-L-T to detect a state change and trigger any mapping that includes the input. If you set the sensitivity to a small value, the mappings using the input will trigger on a small change of value. If the input is noisy or variable, this can congest the radio channel by sending multiple spurious messages.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual Counting Events by Setting Unit Pulsed Inputs Pulsed inputs let you count the number of transitions occurring on an input or the rate those transitions occur. BU-Config lets you set: • Pulsed input rate – detects the rate of transitions on an input. NOTE:The BU-905U-L-T does not support pulsed input rate. • Pulsed input count – that counts the number of low-to-high transitions occurring on the input.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual Setting Setpoints Setpoints let you generate a discrete setpoint status signal based on the value of an analog input. Each setpoint status is associated with two setpoint values - a high threshold value and a low threshold value. When the analog level moves above the high setpoint value, the setpoint status turns off. When the analog level moves below the low setpoint value, the setpoint status turns on.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual Feature Description Thermocouple Setpoint This setpoint is associated with the thermocouple input and can also be configured to read millivolt values. Example You can select one of ten different low setpoint/high setpoint pairs by changing the position of the rotary switch on the front panel of the BU-905U-L-T module.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual To set setpoints: 1. Open the project. 2. Select the unit you want to change. 3. Select Setpoints. 4. BU-Config shows the setpoints: 5. Double click the setpoint you want to change or select the setpoint and click Edit Setpoint. 6. BU-Config shows the setpoint: 7. Set the setpoint threshold values as required 8. Set the new value and click OK to save the setpoint or click Cancel to return to the setpoint list without changing the setpoint. 9.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual Working with Thermocouple Tables Thermocouple tables let you measure millivolt signals (-100 to 100 mV) and thermocouple signals with cold junction compensation. BU-Config supports the following thermocouple linearization tables: • Millivolt Inputs (No linearization); • E, J, K, T tables; or • User-defined tables.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual Selecting Thermocouple Tables BU-Config lets you set the thermocouple that you want to use with your module The thermocouple measurement system works in conjunction with the on-board cold-junction temperature measurement to provide cold-junction compensation using the following options: • Enable Cold Junction Compensation - this option is normally selected unless you are using an external cold junction compensation circuit.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual Table Type Description User-defined Tables For other thermocouple types, you can enter your own user-defined thermocouple linearization and cold-junction compensation tables. Example For more information on user-defined thermocouple tables, see Creating user-defined thermocouple tables on page 59. Creating User-Defined Thermocouple Tables BU-Config lets you create your own customized thermocouple tables.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual 7. Enter the new value: Fill the cold-junction table with the millivolt output of the thermocouple corresponding to each 10-degree temperature increment. Your thermocouple documentation should contain this information. The Linearization table lets you enter up to 51 data points relating the thermocouple voltage to the desired output value.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual BU-Config lets you set the following options: Feature Description Thermocouple Debounce For analog signals (e.g. thermocouple, analog 4-20mA, and module temperature), debounce time is the product of the number of samples and the sample period. The signal must differ from the previous value by the sensitivity value for this duration to register a ‘change of state.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual Feature Description Unit Temp Warm-Up Time The amount of time the analog circuits are turned on before sampling the internal temperature sensor. Example You should always set this value set to the minimum value (0.08 seconds). Supply Voltage Sample Period Time between samples of the internal supply voltage. Ain1 Debounce The debounce time is the product of the number of samples and the sample period.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual Feature Description Ain1 Warm-Up Time The amount of time the analog circuits are powered up before sampling the analog input. Din1 Debounce The amount of time the first digital input must stay in a changed state before it registers as a change of state. Din2 Debounce The amount of time the second digital input must stay in a changed state before it registers as a change of state. 3A1579Rev1.4 www.cooperbussmann.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual To set the additional unit detail information: 1. Open the project. 2. Select the unit you want to change. 3. Select Unit Details. 4. BU-Config shows the available unit details including their current values: 5. Double click the setting you want to change or select the setting and click Edit Parameter . 6. BU-Config shows the relevant setting page showing the range of allowable values: 7.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual BU-905U-L-R RECEIVER INFORMATION This section contains specific information for configuring your BU-905U-L-R unit. Handling Communication Failures by Setting Output Reset Times Unit output reset times allow you to configure the outputs to turn off if they do not receive an update message within a certain time. The output is reset to a zero value if it does not receive an update message within the configured time.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual PRINTING BU-Config lets you view a summary of your system information and optionally print the information. If you want to … Description For more information, see … Set your printer information Lets you specify the printer and settings you want to use for printing information. Setting printer information on page 66. Show unit summary Lets you view and print the user options configured for the unit.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual UTILITIES Utilities provide one-step access to help speed up common tasks. BU-Config lets you: If you want to … Description For more information, see … Show address mapping Lets you see the addresses allocated to units. Showing the address mapping on page 67. Compile the system Lets you check your system configuration, report any errors and generate configuration files for each unit. Compiling the system on page 67.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual Packing/Compressing the Database BU-Config lets you pack (i.e., compress) the database so it takes up less space on your PC. To pack the database: 1. Open the project. 2. Select Utilities » Database Utilities » Pack all Databases. 3. BU-Config packs all databases and shows an information message indicating the pack completed successfully: 4. Click OK to acknowledge the message.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual Connecting the Unit to the PC You can connect the BU-905U-L to an RS 232 serial ports on your PC using an Cooper Bussmann serial cable. This allows you to transfer configuration information between your PC and the module. If you do not have a serial cable, you can make your own. For more information on cable connection details, see Appendix B on page 76. To connect the unit to the PC: 1.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual Programming the Module by Transferring Information from the PC to the Module BU-Config transfers the configuration information between the module and your PC using a serial port. NOTE: You must set the serial port before loading the configuration. For more information, see Setting the serial port on page 69. To program the unit (i.e., write the information form the PC to the module): 1. Open the project. 2.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual 8. Once configuration is complete, you should remove power and re-start the module to enable the new configuration. NOTE - If you are programming a module with manually-set analog calibration, and that module has been set to factory configuration, BU-Config lets you select between using the factory analog calibration or retaining the manual analog calibration.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual 7. Click Yes to factory configuration or click No to select previously stored (i.e., inactive) user configuration. You can also click Cancel to return to the previous screen without loading either configuration from the module. 8. BU-Config checks the unit address of BU-905U-L-T modules and shows information indicating the new unit will be created with a secondary unit address as it has the same address as another BU-905U-L-T module: 9.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual TROUBLESHOOTING BU-905U-L modules have a diagnostic tool that lets you monitor radio communications to help you troubleshoot (i.e., fix) problems with your unit. The diagnostic tool checks communications between the unit and your PC. • On the BU-905U-L-T - you can read the status of the inputs. • On the BU-905U-L-R - you can monitor the radio communications.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual 6. To view additional information about a message, select the message line with the mouse. BU-Config shows additional information about the message at the bottom of the screen including the system address, RSSI and CRC (i.e., error-check) status. The “text box” in the bottom middle of the screen decodes the message to display the I/O channel and value.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual APPENDIX A – TABLES FOR TRANSLATING DIFFERENT ANALOG SIGNAL TYPES Raw Value 4-20mA Supply Voltage 0 - 2048 Millivolt 0-100% E Thermocouple Type J K T - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4096 - - - - - - - - 6144 - - - - - - - - 8192 0 - - - - - - - 10240 1 - - - - - - - 12288 2 - -12.5 - - - - - 14336 3 - -6.25 - - - - - 16384 4 0 -40°C 0.00 0.00 -200.00 -200.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual APPENDIX B – CONFIGURATION CABLE INFORMATION You can connect the BU-905U-L to an RS 232 serial port on your PC using a Cooper Bussmann serial cable to transfer configuration information between your PC and the module.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual GLOSSARY Analog Signal Analog signals are continuously variable signals. The BU-905U-L supports analog signals in the range 0-20 milli-amps. Cold Junction Temperature Compensation When using thermocouples, the module compensates for the reading errors caused by the temperature of the connection between the thermocouple wires and the module terminal strip. Setpoint Setpoints let you generate a discrete signal based on the value of an analog input.
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual INDEX A address mapping showing . . . . . . . . . .67 Ain1 warm up time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 analog setpoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 B basic steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 battery sample rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 battery low setpoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 bench testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 C compiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooper Bussmann BU-905U-L Wireless I/O Configuration Manual U unit address re-using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 unit mappings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 showing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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