Communicationboard230210 1521630740 B6a3b533

Uniflo 1200 GVEC
Accessories
Communication board
Product number: 061864X-YYY
Manual
M/06180XX/24
Rev. 23.02.2010
Please look at our homepage www.flonidan.dk there you will find the
newest version of the document.
Communication_board_230210.doc
CONTENT
1.0 Introduction .................................................................................................................. 3
2.0 Mounting ....................................................................................................................... 3
3.0 General settings ........................................................................................................... 4

3.1 GSM modem ......................................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 PSTN modem ........................................................................................................................................ 7
3.3 GPRS .................................................................................................................................................... 7
4.0 More than one Uniflo connected to the same modem (bus connection) ................ 9
4.1 Set up .................................................................................................................................................. 11
4.2 Cables ................................................................................................................................................. 11
5.0 Ex description ............................................................................................................ 12

5.1 General................................................................................................................................................ 12
5.2 Ex data ................................................................................................................................................ 12
5.3 Connection to external modem in nonhazardous environment .......................................................... 12
5.4 Bus connection in hazardous environment ......................................................................................... 13
5.5 Installation, inspection and maintenance in hazardous environment ................................................. 13
6.0 Technical data ............................................................................................................ 13

6.1 Dimensions ......................................................................................................................................... 13
6.2 Common specifications ....................................................................................................................... 13
6.3 Markings .............................................................................................................................................. 13
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1.0 Introduction
The communication board enables one of the unique features of the Uniflo 1200: Adaptation to future
demands for communication protocols, bus systems etc.
Initially, the board includes the following functions:
Interface for PSTN modem, incl. dial back in case of alarm.
Interface for GSM modem, incl. dial back or text SMS in case of alarm.
Internal bus for parallel connection of more Uniflo 1200 to the same PSTN or GSM modem.
The Communication controller option board can be supplied in three ways:

0618600-000 Uniflo 1200 card, 230V
0618605-000 Uniflo 1200 card, Ex powersup.
Lithium battery. Reference to installation manual for Uniflo 1100 & 1200 for choice of battery.
Reference to “Uniflo 1200 Installation Manual” for general information.

Reference to “Uniflo 1100 Installation Manual” for general information.
Definitions
Technicians are qualified persons educated or trained to mount, operate, and also troubleshoot technically
correct and in accordance with safety regulations.
Limitations
This manual only applies to the following Product numbers: 061864X-YYY Uniflo 1200 card, comm.contr
and only for mounting in a Uniflo 1100 & Uniflo 1200.
If the Uniflo 1100 or 1200 has build in modem like 0618650-YYY the Uniflo need 0618600-000 Uniflo 1200
card, 230V
When mounted in Hazardous areas:

Powersupply Uniflo 1200: Use Ex power supply 0618605-000 Uniflo 1200 or Lithium battery.
Powersupply Uniflo 1100: Use only Lithium battery.
Reference to installation manual for Uniflo 1100 & 1200 for choice of battery or “EX-powersupply installation
manual”.
Limitations to its use.

First of all the Communication board has to be placed inside the Uniflo, in such a way, that there is at least
one option board distance to other option boards.
The jumper on XJ1 has to be removed.
The T, R and C ports are the only ports that can be used in a hazardous environment.
2.0 Mounting
Only technicians who are familiar with the technical terms, warnings, and instructions in the manual and who
are able to follow these should connect the module.
Should there be any doubt as to the correct handling of the module, please contact your local distributor or,
alternatively,
Flonidan DC A/S - Islandsvej 29 - DK-8700 Horsens
Tel. +45 75618888 - Fax +45 75626088 - E-mail: mail@flonidan.dk
Mounting and connection of the module should comply with national legislation for mounting of electric
materials, i.a. wire cross-section, protective fuse, and location. Descriptions of input / output and supply
connections will follow in this paper.
When mounting the option board please also observe the guidelines in the paper "ESD correct handling".
1. Turn off the Uniflo power supply (both battery and external supply).
2. Mount the Communication output board with the supplied plastic circuit board support post.
3. Press the option board plug into the socket on the main board (typically position OPS7).
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4. If needed, mount the wires for the bus system.
F LO NID AN
ANA L OG OU T
0 6 1 80 2 0 .2
XJ1
KL2
GND
+5V
Rs232 RX / RS485 B+
RS232 TX / RS485 A-
+5V
GND
C
R
T
5. Mount the 2 screws and strain relief securely. If it’s a shielded cable then terminate the shield under
the strain relief.
6. If there is a build in GSM/PSTN modem then insert the connector into KL2.
7. Turn on the power supply (first external supply and then battery).
The unit automatically starts initialising, setting up the board address and adding the “new”
parameters into Uniflo Config.
8. Set up the parameters in Uniflo Config.
3.0 General settings

Output standard
Options:
• Optical: Opto isolated communication (selected for build in PSTN or GSM modem). The only one
that is implemented.
• RS232: Not implemented.
• RS485: Not implemented.
Protocol
Only Modbus RTU implemented.
Baud rate

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It's possible to select different baud rates depending on the application.

Options:
• 9600
• 4800
• 2400
Always select 4800 Baud when using build in PSTN or GSM modem.
Data format
Always select 8 data bit, 1 stop bit, no parity (default).
Connection type
Options:
• Direct cable/opto (used as default to avoid communication before modem is connected. No specific
function implemented.
• PSTN modem: Select if PSTN modem is connected.
• GSM modem: Select if GSM modem is connected.
• GPRS: Select if data transfer via GPRS network is wanted.
The type of modem must be selected, also if the communication board is connected to the modem via bus.
Mode
Options:
• MASTER: Default selection
• SLAVE: Selected when the communication board is not connected directly to a PSTN/GSM modem,
but connected to another communication board by bus.
Examples of different set up's:
Communication board connected directly to GSM modem

Settings: Output standard: Optical (default)
Protocol: Modbus RTU (default)
Baud rate: 4800 (default)
Data format: 8-N-1 (default)
Connection type: GSM modem
Mode: MASTER
Communication board connected via bus to GSM modem

Connection type: GSM modem
Mode: SLAVE
Note: In case of bus connection (more Uniflo 1200 to one modem), one Uniflo 1200 must be set as
MASTER, while the others must be SLAVES.

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Communication board connected directly to PSTN modem

Connection type: PSTN modem
Mode: MASTER
Communication board connected via bus to PSTN modem

Connection type: PSTN modem
Mode: SLAVE
3.1 GSM modem

GSM modem may be used for conventional dial up (or dial back in case of alarm) and/or using SMS for
alarm message and recorded measuring values.
It's only possible to select either a dial back or a SMS transmission in case of an alarm.
GSM dial back in case of alarms

When an alarm is marked with "1: Dial" or "0: Dial" in the Alarm set up page and the alarm occurs/disappears
a GSM dial back to "Primary phone no" is started. When connection is established the content of the "ID-
string" is transmitted to the receiving application. Hereafter the communication board will change to Modbus
RTU mode and communication can begin.
If the call doesn't succeed the communication controller will retry 10 times on the "Primary phone no" and
then switch to "Secondary phone no" for another 10 retries.
The following settings are required to make a GSM dial back:

Primary phone no.: Phone no. for host computer receiving alarm calls.
Secondary phone no.: Phone no. to use, if primary phone no. is not responding (after having tried 10
times)
ID-string: Enter Uniflo ID-no. to send to host computer
Send ID: Must be marked.
GSM – SMS in case of alarms

a SMS is transmitted to "Primary phone no". The SMS contains the "ID string" and alarm status.
The following settings are required to make a GSM-SMS alarm transmission:
Primary phone no.: Phone no. for host computer or cellular phone receiving alarm SMS, country
code is optional but if included it must be preceded by a “+”.
Secondary phone no.: Not used.
ID-string: Enter a unique ID for the unit.
Send ID: Must NOT be marked.

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Setup for SMS alarm message
3.2 PSTN modem

PSTN modem may only be used for conventional dial up (or dial back in case of alarm).
PSTN dial back in case of alarms

a PSTN dial back to "Primary phone no" is started. When connection is established the content of the "ID-
string" is transmitted to the receiving application. Hereafter the communication board will change to Modbus
RTU mode and communication can begin.
If the call doesn't succeed the communication controller will retry 10 times on the "Primary phone no" and
then switch to "Secondary phone no" for another 10 retries.
The following settings are required to make a PSTN dial back:

Primary phone no.: Phone no. for host computer receiving alarm calls.
Secondary phone no.: Phone no. to use, if primary phone no. is not responding (after having tried 10
times)
ID-string: Enter Uniflo ID-no. to send to host computer
Send ID: Must be marked.
3.3 GPRS
The GPRS option can be used to transfer log data as soon as they have been logged. It requires a GPRS
modem and an Internet connection with Flonidan GPRS gateway to receive data.
If more than one Uniflo is connected to the same GPRS modem, then it’s important that the Uniflo with
Modbus address 1-10 is updated with the number of slaves connected (under the tap “Miscellaneous”) and
the slaves has Modbus addresses in increasing order.
Transmission of logdata
When a logging in the intervallog occurs the unit sends the data via the GPRS network and the Internet to
the gateway, which receives and processes the data before saving them in a database.
If the transmission of data doesn’t succeed the first time a new attempt will be made after one minute, this
continues until the data has been delivered or a new logging has been made in which case the new data will
be transmitted.
To set up the communication controller for GPRS the following settings are needed.

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1: Choose GPRS from the connection type list.
2: Go to the GPRS tab
3: Under APN-server type in the name of the suppliers APN, e.g. “internet”
4: Under APN-port type in the port number to transmit data to (usually 7000).
5: If a username and password is required for at APN, type in these under APN-username and
APN-password.
6: Type in the IP-address of the server to send log data to under Server IP-address.
7: If a different loginterval than what the Uniflo 1200 can deliver is wanted this can be entered under “Send
data every”. If this option is used be aware that the loginterval of the Unilfo 1200 must be less than the
derisred interval and the loginterval of the Uniflo 1200 must be divisible by the desired interval.
E.g. if a desired interval of 10 min. is wanted this can be entered under “send data every” and the
Uniflo 1200 must be set up to log every five min.
8: Press OK
9: Press Write to write the settings to the communication controller.

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4.0 More than one Uniflo connected to the same modem (bus connection)
System overview
Two or more Uniflo's can be connected to the same modem to save money on both the modem and the
monthly fee's. A connection between two Uniflo's can be seen in the following diagram.
Uniflo 1200 Uniflo 1200

"MASTER" "SLAVE"
Communication Communication
board board
To next Uniflo
Daisy Chain connection
GSM/PSTN
modem
Standard
modem

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Connections
A more detailed look on the connections between the two Communication boards shows that the T, C and R
has to be connected and only the Communication board in the MASTER is connected to the GSM/PSTN
modem.
Uniflo 1200 no. 1 Uniflo 1200 no. 2
MASTER SLAVE
Communication Communication
board board
KL 2 KL 2
KL 1 KL 1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
T RC 7
T RC
GSM/PSTN
modem
Connected to
the GSM/PSTN
TLF1 GND TLF2
modem via the

"Serial to Modem"
cable mounted
on the GSM/PSTN
modem.
1
2
3
4
5
6

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4.1 Set up
Uniflo with modem
Set up as described for "Communication board connected directly to GSM modem" or "Communication
board connected directly to PSTN modem" type. This will be the Modbus MASTER.
Uniflo's without modem

Set up as described for "Communication board connected via bus to GSM modem" or "Communication
board connected via bus to PSTN modem" type, this will be the Modbus SLAVE's.
When connecting Uniflo's together on a Bus it's important that all units have different "Modbus SLAVE
address". Typical the Master is given the "Modbus SLAVE address" "1-10", the first SLAVE is given the
"Modbus SLAVE address" "11-20", the second SLAVE is given the "Modbus SLAVE address" "21-30" and so
on.
"Modbus SLAVE address" is set under the "Miscellaneous" tab.
Notice: Modbus SLAVE address" may only be changed when using optical head or Uniwire , not by
modem
It's recommended that the MASTER is first connected, set up and tested. Hereafter connect, set up and test
one SLAVE unit at the time.
4.2 Cables
Communication board to GSM/PSTN cable:
The communication board and the GSM/PSTN modem must be connected with a cable that transfers both
power supply and communication.
The following signals are transferred:
• +5V
• 2*GND
• TxD
• RxD
The cable is of type LIYY 5x0,34mm2 and it's always mounted on the GSM/PSTN modem.
Communication board to GSM/PSTN modem connections:
Pin Communication board GSM/PSTN modem Pin

1 TxD – green GND – white 6
2 RxD – brown RXIN – green 5
3 Com – white TXOUT – brown 4
4 GND – gray GND – gray 3
5 +5V - yellow +5V BA/+5V MO - yellow 1/2
On the GSM/PSTN modem the yellow wire can be placed in two different positions:
1) GSM/PSTN modem mounted with Backup board use position 1 (+5V BA)
2) GSM/PSTN modem without Backup board use position 2 (+5V MO)

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Communication board to Communication board cable (Bus):

The cable used to connect Uniflo's has to confirm to the general cable requirements described in the
Installation Manual.
The cable has also to be shielded and the cross section of each wire has to be greater than 0,2mm2.
When mounting the shield please be aware of ground loops and respect the general requirements set out for
connecting electronic devices.
The Bus connection has been tested with a LIYCY 5*0.14mm2 cable up to 100 meters.
5.0 Ex description
5.1 General
The Communication board can be used in a hazardous environment, but there are some limitations to its
use.
Powersupply Uniflo 1200: Use Ex power supply 0618605-000 Uniflo 1200 or Lithium battery.
Powersupply Uniflo 1100: Use only Lithium battery.
Reference to installation manual for Uniflo 1100 & 1200 fro choice of battery or “EX-powersupply installation
manual”.
First of all the Communication board has to be placed inside the Uniflo, in such a way, that there is at least
one option board distance to other option boards.
The "Output standard" has to be selected as "Optical" on the configuration page for the Communication
board.
The jumper on XJ1 has to be removed.

The T, R and C ports are the only ports that can be used in a hazardous environment.
5.2 Ex data
The Communication board is classified to ia IIC T3 together with the Uniflo 1100 and Uniflo 1200.
The outer marking of the Uniflo 1x00 cabinet determine the actual gas group for option boards.
Data for the T, R and C ports are:
Ui 10,7 V
Ii 109 mA
Pi 291 mW
Ci 1,5 nF
Li 1nH
5.3 Connection to external modem in nonhazardous environment

It's not possible to use the build in GSM/PSTN modem in a hazardous environment therefore the modem has
to be placed outside the hazardous environment.
The T, R and C terminals from the Communication board conforms to the 500 V test of clause 6.4.12 in EN
50020:2002. Connected to a modem in a nonhazardous environment use either a Zener barrier. (As an
example Zener barrier Z961 (Uo 9V, Io 91,8 mA) from Pepperl and Fuchs can be used) or isolated barriere.
More Communications boards can be connected parallel via the bus system in a hazardous environment.
The requirements and connections is the same as described in "Communication board to Communication
board cable (Bus)".

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5.4 Bus connection in hazardous environment

Two and more Communications boards can also be connected via the bus system in a hazardous
environment.
The requirements and connections is the same as described in "Communication board to Communication
board cable (Bus)".
If the bus leaves the hazardous environment it must be through a Zener barrier as for the external modem
connection.
5.5 Installation, inspection and maintenance in hazardous environment

Repair of the unit and replacement of components must be done by Flonidan only.
For Installation, inspection and maintenance it’s recommended to follow the standards:
• EN 60079-14 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres
Part 14. Electrical installations in hazardous area (other than mines).
• EN 60079-17 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres
Part 17. Inspection and maintenance of electrical installations in hazardous
area (other than mines).
It’s also recommended to follow the guidelines in DS-Håndbog 144.
6.0 Technical data

6.1 Dimensions
Drawing of Communication board
90 mm
AN AL OG OU T
F LO NID AN
0 6 1 8 0 20 . 2
+5V
20 mm GND
6.2 Common specifications

Required power: 3.6 VDC
Operating temperature: -30°C – 60°C (-30°C – 55°C in Ex area)
6.3 Markings
The Communication board has the following markings
Description Marking Explanation Example

Company name Flonidan
Company Address Horsens Islandsvej 29
Card type Comm. Controller
Product number V.n.: 061864X-YYY Flonidan product number V.n..: 0618640-000
X is major software X = 0 = Std. SW, ModBus
functionalities. + SMS
YYY is different customer YYY = 000 = Std. set up
set up's.
Serial number S/N: YYMMXXXX YY is production year 03060023
MM is production month 03 = year = 2003
XXXX is consecutive card 06 = month = June
number in each 0023 = Card number 23
production month
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ATEX CE marking CE 0539 Ex II2(1)G ATEX CE marking

according to directive
94/9/EC
CE = Conformance with
directive 94/9/EC and
other relevant standards
0539 = Identification
number of authorized
body (Demko)
Ex = Marking of explosive
protection
II = Equipment group II
2(1) = Category 2 and
connected to Category 1
G = Explosive
atmospheres caused by
gases, vapours or mists.
Option to ATEX certificate Option ATEX 135598X Option = Option board to
number the following certificate
ATEX 135598 =
Certificate number
X = Special conditions for
safe use => Read this
manual for safe use.
New ATEX certificate number: ATEX139093X
ATEX CE marking CE 0539 Ex II1G ATEX CE marking
according to directive
94/9/EC
CE = Conformance with
directive 94/9/EC and
other relevant standards
0539 = Identification
number of authorized
body (Demko)
Ex = Marking of explosive
protection
II = Equipment group II
1 = Category 1
G = Explosive
atmospheres caused by
gases, vapours or mists.
Option to ATEX certificate Option ATEX 139093X Option = Option board to
number the following certificate
ATEX 139093 =
Certificate number
X = Special conditions for
safe use => Read this
manual for safe use.

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Revision history
Rev. Init Comment
22.07.2003 TF Document created
27.01.2004 TF Atex data marking changed
Ex parameters updated
23.08.2004 KEN GPRS added and alarm SMS functionality changed
09.09.2005 LBF SMS setup screen added in 3.1
11.11.2005 JK ATEX relevant information is updated because of new certificate no. 139093
23.02.2009 TF GPRS not able to be connected in parallel removed.
Flonidan DC A/S - Islandsvej 29 - DK-8700 Horsens

Tel. +45 75618888 - Fax +45 75626088 - E-mail: mail@flonidan.dk

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Uniflo 1200 GVEC

1.0 Introduction .................................................................................................................. 3

2.0 Mounting ....................................................................................................................... 3

3.0 General settings ........................................................................................................... 4

5.0 Ex description ............................................................................................................ 12

6.0 Technical data ............................................................................................................ 13

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The Communication controller option board can be supplied in three ways:

Reference to “Uniflo 1200 Installation Manual” for general information.

When mounted in Hazardous areas:

Limitations to its use.

4. If needed, mount the wires for the bus system.

8. Set up the parameters in Uniflo Config.

3.0 General settings

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It's possible to select different baud rates depending on the application.

Examples of different set up's:

Communication board connected directly to GSM modem

Communication board connected via bus to GSM modem

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Communication board connected directly to PSTN modem

Communication board connected via bus to PSTN modem

3.1 GSM modem

GSM dial back in case of alarms

The following settings are required to make a GSM dial back:

ID-string: Enter Uniflo ID-no. to send to host computer

Send ID: Must be marked.

GSM – SMS in case of alarms

The following settings are required to make a GSM-SMS alarm transmission:

Secondary phone no.: Not used.

ID-string: Enter a unique ID for the unit.

Send ID: Must NOT be marked.

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Setup for SMS alarm message

3.2 PSTN modem

PSTN dial back in case of alarms

The following settings are required to make a PSTN dial back:

ID-string: Enter Uniflo ID-no. to send to host computer

Send ID: Must be marked.

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1: Choose GPRS from the connection type list.

2: Go to the GPRS tab

9: Press Write to write the settings to the communication controller.

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Uniflo 1200 Uniflo 1200

Daisy Chain connection

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Uniflo 1200 no. 1 Uniflo 1200 no. 2

modem via the

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Uniflo's without modem

"Modbus SLAVE address" is set under the "Miscellaneous" tab.

The following signals are transferred:

Communication board to GSM/PSTN modem connections:

Pin Communication board GSM/PSTN modem Pin

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Communication board to Communication board cable (Bus):

The jumper on XJ1 has to be removed.

5.3 Connection to external modem in nonhazardous environment

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5.4 Bus connection in hazardous environment

5.5 Installation, inspection and maintenance in hazardous environment

6.0 Technical data