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Frequency Input/Pulse Counter DP910N/DP910S
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 Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

About This Book

General ..............................................................................................................9
Document Conventions......................................................................................9
Warning, Caution, Information, Tip and Ex Icons ..........................................10
Related Documentation....................................................................................11

Section 1 - Introduction ................................................................... 13

Section 2 - Field Connection

Terminal Assignment.......................................................................................15
Grouping the Channels to Function Blocks ................................................15
Channel Assignment to the Field Terminals...............................................16
Connecting Options .........................................................................................16
Control Inputs .............................................................................................16
Counter and Frequency Inputs ....................................................................17
Control or Status Outputs ...........................................................................17

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Section 3 - Function
Counter Mode ................................................................................................. 19
Operating Principle .................................................................................... 19
Counting Direction .................................................................................... 20
Counting Up .................................................................................... 20
Counting Direction Defined by PROFIBUS Output Data ............... 20
Counting Direction Defined via Terminal (Static) .......................... 21
Counting Direction Defined via Terminal (Dynamic) ..................... 21
Reset ....................................................................................................... 21
Gate Time .................................................................................................. 22
Overflow .................................................................................................... 22
Frequency Mode ............................................................................................. 23
Operating Principle .................................................................................... 23
Rotating Direction / Sign ........................................................................... 24
Measuring Interval ..................................................................................... 24

Section 4 - Communication
Configuration .................................................................................................. 25
Parameterization ............................................................................................. 26
Parameters of Variant FI2 P ....................................................................... 26
Parameterization Mode 1 (Module-wise Parameterization) ............ 26
Unused Channels in Parameterization Mode 1 ................................ 28
Parameterization Mode 2 (Partly Channel-wise Parameterization) . 28
Parameters of Variant FI2 F ....................................................................... 30
Parameterization Mode 1 (Module-wise Parameterization) ............ 30
Unused Channels in Parameterization Mode 1 ................................ 31
Parameterization Mode 2 (Partly Channel-wise Parameterization) . 32

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Used data .........................................................................................................34

Validity of Measured Values ......................................................................34
Mapping the Input Data to PROFIBUS ......................................................36
Analog Status Format .......................................................................37
Counter Mode ...................................................................................37
Frequency Measurement Mode ........................................................38
Output Data Arrangement on the PROFIBUS ............................................39
Counter Mode ...................................................................................39
Frequency Measurement Mode ........................................................39
Diagnosis .........................................................................................................40
Reaction in Case of Error.................................................................................41

Section 5 - Commissioning
Standard PROFIBUS Master ...........................................................................43
AC800F............................................................................................................45
Pulse Counter Mode, Variant FI2 P ............................................................46
Input Data .........................................................................................46
Output Data ......................................................................................46
Frequency Measurement Mode, Variant FI2 F...........................................47
Input Data .........................................................................................47
Output Data ......................................................................................47
AC800M ..........................................................................................................48
Data Conversion for Pulse Counter ..................................................48
Data Conversion for Frequency Measurement .................................48

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About This Book

About This Book

General
This book provides a description of S900 I/O modules type DP910S, DP910B,
DP910N.
It provides instructions for field connection, module function, communication and
commissioning. This book is not intended to be the sole source of instruction for
the S900 I/O system.

The information in this document related to Zone 1 and Zone 2 always refers to
the ATEX certificates applicable to the corresponding devices.
Strictly observe the conditions and specifications stipulated in these certificates.
The operating authorities in charge of the plants concerned must adhere to the
certificates and the national certificates derived from these to comply with the
local legal requirements and instrumentation regulations.

Document Conventions
Microsoft Windows conventions are normally used for the standard presentation of
material when entering text, key sequences, prompts, messages, menu items, screen
elements, etc.

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Warning, Caution, Information, Tip and Ex Icons About This Book

Warning, Caution, Information, Tip and Ex Icons

This publication includes Warning, Caution, and Information where appropriate
to point out safety related or other important information. It also includes Tip to
point out useful hints to the reader. The corresponding symbols should be
interpreted as follows:

Electrical warning icon indicates the presence of a hazard which could result in
electrical shock.

Warning icon indicates the presence of a hazard which could result in personal
injury.

Caution icon indicates important information or warning related to the concept

discussed in the text. It might indicate the presence of a hazard which could
result in corruption of software or damage to equipment/property.

Information icon alerts the reader to pertinent facts and conditions.

Tip icon indicates advice on, for example, how to design your project or how to
use a certain function.

Ex icon indicates special conditions for meeting explosion protection

requirements.

Although Warning hazards are related to personal injury, and Caution hazards are
associated with equipment or property damage, it should be understood that
operation of damaged equipment could, under certain operational conditions, result
in degraded process performance leading to personal injury or death. Therefore,
fully comply with all Warning and Caution notices.

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About This Book Related Documentation

Related Documentation
The following is a listing of manuals related to the S900 I/O system:

Title
S900 I/O General Information and Installation
of Type S and Type N
S900 I/O General Information and Installation
of Type B
S900 I/O Fieldbus Communication Interface
for PROFIBUS-DP/DPV1
CI920 Version 1.4
S900 I/O Fieldbus Communication Interface
for PROFIBUS-DP/DPV1
CI920 Version 1.5
S900 Digital I/O Modules DO910 and DX910
S900 Digital I/O Module DP910
S900 Analog I/O Modules (HART) AI930,
AI931, AO930
S900 Temperature Input AI950
Description
Describes the general installation and
configuration information for the S900 I/O system
of type S and type N
Document number 3BDD010421
Describes the general installation and
configuration information for the S900 I/O system
of type B
Document number 3BDD010432
Describes the PROFIBUS-DP FCI in the S900 I/O
system and the communication via PROFIBUS
Document number 3BDD010422
Describes the PROFIBUS-DP FCI in the S900 I/O
system and the communication via PROFIBUS
Document number 3BDD015031
Describes the field connection, module function,
communication and commissioning of the module.
Document number 3BDD010423
Describes the field connection, module function,
communication and commissioning of the module.
Document number 3BDD010424
Describes the field connection, module function,
communication and commissioning of the module.
Document number 3BDD010425
Describes the field connection, module function,
communication and commissioning of the module.
Document number 3BDD010426

Documentation will be delivered on separate CD with each Termination Unit,

Compact Box and Field Housing. It is also possible to order the CD type CD910
with the following Order No. 3KDE175839L9100. The CD includes GSD files,
certifications and additional related documentation, e.g. data sheets for the
Remote I/O S900.

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About This Book

12 3BDD010424R0201 A
Section 1 Introduction

Section 1 Introduction

The S900 I/O module DP910 is designed for pulse counting or frequency
measurement via inductive proximity switches in accordance with
DIN19234 / EN50227 / IEC60947 NAMUR (DC interface for proximity sensors
and switching amplifiers). Two pulse sequences can be scanned by using two
independent processing blocks. Status information can be output via the terminals
or digitally via the fieldbus. Control (e.g. for starting, stopping or resetting the
module) is realized either via the fieldbus or the terminals.

DP910 applications and features

Pulse counting for digital input signals (NAMUR sensors, contacts)

Frequency measurement of digital pulse sequences (NAMUR sensors,
contacts)
Status outputs for connecting intrinsically safe valves or detectors
Two independent processing blocks
Bandwidth of up to 4kHz, depending on operating mode setting
Automatic direction recognition when connecting a two-channel synchro
control transmitters
30-bit measured values and status
Additional control inputs on the field side
Short-circuit and line break detection for all inputs and outputs
Electrical isolation between field signals and internal bus and between field
signals and power supply.
Counting function maintained even during short PROFIBUS failures

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Section 2 Field Connection Terminal Assignment

Section 2 Field Connection

Terminal Assignment

Grouping the Channels to Function Blocks

The module has two function blocks - block A and B - with 4 channels each.
Different functions can be assigned to the individual channels, depending on the
operating mode setting.

A1
A2
A
A3
A4

B1
B2
B
B3
B4

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Connecting Options Section 2 Field Connection

Channel Assignment to the Field Terminals

Block A Block B Function with

counter frequency
A1 11 12 B1 13 14 IN IN
+ - + -
A2 21 22 B2 23 24 DIR DIR
+ - + -
A3 31 32 B3 33 34 MRS DIR_OUT
+ - + -
A B A4 41 42 B4 43 44 RST ZERO
+ - + -

The functionality of the field terminals is defined by configuration (see

Configuration section later in this document). Blocks A and B can be used as
counter or frequency inputs, as required. It is, however, not possible to mix
functionalities (e.g. A = counter, B = frequency).

Connecting Options

Control Inputs
In the following text those module channels that are not used for frequency
measurement or pulse counting are referred to as ‘control inputs’. These signals do
not affect the measurement. For example, the counter can be reset via one of the
control inputs.
The control inputs are used for connecting non-contact sensors, NAMUR initiators
or potential-free contacts. The wire break or short circuit monitoring functions can
be disabled.

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Counter and Frequency Inputs

Every function block has two input channels for acquiring signals with higher
bandwidths. As a result, the module provides connectors for:
2 frequency measurement channels, bandwidth 0..4 kHz
2 pulse counter channels, 30-bit, bandwidth 0..4 kHz
2 frequency measurement channels with automatic direction recognition,
bandwidth 0..1.25 kHz
2 pulse counter channels with automatic direction recognition, bandwidth
0..1.25 kHz

Control or Status Outputs

Every function block has several control or status outputs, depending on the
operating mode setting. The module receives control signals via the output data of
the fieldbus (e.g. for resetting the counter) and outputs them via these channels.

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Section 3 Function Counter Mode

Section 3 Function

Counter Mode

Operating Principle
The illustration below shows the structure of a function block in counter mode with
the essential elements.

dir
IN up MRS
gate
Parameter
DIR
Diagnosis
dir
MRS reset reset
gate Output
res OV
RST
value
status
gate OV
Input

Counter

In this mode the function block is used for counting binary pulse trains fed in via
the IN input. The maximum signal frequency is 2 to 4 kHz, depending on the
parameter setting, with a pulse width repetition rate of 50 %. From this results a
minimum pulse width of 250 or 125 µs.

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Counter Mode Section 3 Function

The rising or rising and falling edges on signal input IN are counted. The counting
direction can be defined externally via the DIR terminal or internally via the
fieldbus. With external definition from the field it is possible to connect a two-
channel synchro control transmitter and, thus, automatically determine the
direction.
The CI920 S900 communication interface reads out the count every 20 ms and then
provides it to the fieldbus side as an input signal. The counter can be reset by using
the RST (reset) signal. The counting function is enabled by using the MRS (master
run/stop) signal. With MRS = 0 the last count is retained.

Counting Direction
The counting direction for the block can be defined by:
counting up
PROFIBUS (host) output signal
quasi-static field signal (terminal)
dynamic field signal (two-channel synchro control transmitter)

Counting Up

This option is best suited for simple counting actions and can be realized with little
efforts, since neither additional field signals have to be connected nor output data
have to be provided through an application. The DIR channel is not used. The
function block always provides positive input values. The max. possible input
frequency is 4 kHz.

Counting Direction Defined by PROFIBUS Output Data

In some cases the counting direction can only be defined by the process control
system, e.g. if the information depends upon various process conditions. In these
cases, the counting direction for the module must be induced by the field. If the
PROFIBUS is quick enough, the output data is transmitted to the module every 5
ms and, thus, true-time direction change-over is possible. The max. possible input
frequency is 4 kHz. The DIR channel is used for outputting the counting direction
information.

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Section 3 Function Counter Mode

Counting Direction Defined via Terminal (Static)

If the counting direction information already resides in the field as binary signal,
this signal can be applied directly to the module. "Static" means in this context that
the signal only changes slowly as compared to the counting input. The maximum
possible input frequency is 4kHz. The DIR channel is used for inputting the
counting direction information.

Counting Direction Defined via Terminal (Dynamic)

This option is intended to be used for a two-channel synchro control transmitter.

The module itself can define the rotary or counting direction by a phase shift of ¼
period. Two input signals per function block have to be scanned in a quick cycle.
This cuts down the input signal bandwidth to 2 kHz. As the module processes the
individual channels sequentially, a scanning problem will arise for frequencies of
more than 1.25 kHz which will affect the recognition of the rotating direction.

With external dynamic direction recognition pulse counting is possible up to a

maximum input frequency of 2 kHz. When connecting to a rotary shaft, the
rotating direction can be recognized reliably up to an input frequency of 1.25
kHz, only.

The DIR channel is used for connecting the second channel of the synchro control
transmitter.

Reset
The counter can be reset either from the field (via the terminals) or via the
PROFIBUS (host). When setting via the PROFIBUS as binary output data, the
module provides the information via the RST channel as a binary signal for
synchronization or display. State 1 resets the counter to zero. In both cases the
signal must be applied for at least 20 ms.

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Counter Mode Section 3 Function

Gate Time
The MSR signal enables/disables the counter function. State 1 enables the counter
function. State 0 disables the counter function, but does not reset the counter. The
signal can be fed in via the terminal or via the PROFIBUS. In the latter case the
module outputs the information on the terminal as a signal.

Overflow
The module indicates an overflow or underflow within the cyclic input data with
the OV bit. An overflow occurs when the value 536870911 is exceeded, an
underflow occurs at a value smaller than -536870912. The counter itself is
automatically reset to 0 when the limit value is reached, but still continues
counting. In parallel, a diagnosis is performed. The overflow or underflow status
information has to be reset from the process control system. Due to the
transmission of OV exact by the bit and the reset option counting ranges of more
than 30 bits can be achieved in the process control system.

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Section 3 Function Frequency Mode

Frequency Mode

Operating Principle
The illustration below shows the structure of a function block in frequency mode
with the essential elements.
dir
IN up average
Parameter
DIR
Diagnosis
dir
DIR_OUT
Output
ZERO
value
status
Input

frequency

The function block is used for frequency measurement of a rectangular input signal
with a maximum frequency of 2 or 4 kHz. The minimum pulse width is 250 or 125
µs, with a mark to space ratio of 1 : 1. The IN input is used for frequency
measurement. The resolution of the measured frequency is 0.1% or 1% of the
currently measured value, depending on the parameter setting. The minimum
measurable input frequency is 0.1 Hz. The counting direction can be defined
externally via the DIR input or internally, i.e. by using a parameter or output signal
of the process control system. The current rotating direction is output on the
DIR_OUT output (0: positive; 1: negative), independent of the information source.
The ZERO control output indicates a halt of the connected source (1: f < 0.1Hz;
0:= f > 0.1Hz).

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Rotating Direction / Sign

The same variants as described under 0 are valid.

Measuring Interval
As the module's scanning intervals cannot be infinitely small, a high accuracy
always means a longer measuring interval. The requirements in terms of the
accuracy and the measuring interval are different for frequency measurement and
frequency monitoring. Therefore, frequency measurement can be performed with
an accuracy of 0.1 % of the final value, corresponding to a minimum measuring
interval of around 300 ms. The minimum measuring interval for frequency
monitoring can be as small as 60 ms, corresponding to an accuracy of 1%. The
measuring interval always depends on the measured frequency.

T
10.6 s

10.0 s

1.0 s
280 ms 0.1% resolution
120 ms
60 ms 1% resolution

0.1 1 10 100 1000 5000 f [Hz]

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Section 4 Communication Configuration

Section 4 Communication

Configuration
Definition
In this context configuration means arranging the individual I/O modules of a
modular slave and, thus, making changes that have an effect on the structure of
the I/O data telegrams.

Changing the configuration on a PROFIBUS means terminating cyclic data

exchange and re-assigning the I/Os in the PROFIBUS master. Additional features
like HCIR (Hot Configuration In Run) allow for a smooth change-over, which
seems to be performed 'online' from the user's point of view. S900 fully supports
HCIR. Of course the PROFIBUS master must support HCIR as well, as, for
example the masters of the ABB AC870P systems do. With the description of the
appropriate parameters in the GSD (device data) file HCRI can be executed from
every master capable of online-reconfiguration (see description below). Two
DP910 module variants are described in the GSD file: FI2 P and FI2 F, "P" stands
for pulse measurement and "F" for frequency measurement. The distinction of two
variants (with the same I/O data structure) increases the parameterization
flexibility, since more memory is available for the parameters in this case.

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Paramerterization Section 4 Communication

Parameterization
Definition
In this context parameterization means defining the properties of already
configured modules.

Since parameter changes do not influence the I/O data structure, the system does
not necessarily need to be recompiled after making changes in the master. S900
allows to transmit (and receive) a parameter telegram without interrupting cyclic
data exchange. As a result, S900 supports only reconfiguration with all process
controls systems that can reload a parameter telegram without requiring a reset.

Parameters of Variant FI2 P

Parameterization Mode 1 (Module-wise Parameterization)

Parameter Setting Description
Short circuit on Switches on short-circuit monitoring for all 8 module
monitoring channels. When a short-circuit is detected on one
channel, the respective input value is marked as invalid
and a channel diagnosis is transmitted.
off Switches off short-circuit monitoring for all 8 module
channels.
Wire break on Switches on wire break monitoring for all 8 module
monitoring channels. When a wire break is detected on one channel,
the respective input value is marked as invalid, and a
channel diagnosis is transmitted.
off Switches off wire break monitoring for all 8 module
channels.
Substitution value min. value Sets the input value for both function blocks to zero in
strategy case of error.
max. value Sets the input value for both function blocks to
536870911 in case of error.
last valid value In case of error the last valid value is maintained for both
function blocks.
Control input off All control inputs use the lowest possible damping. This
damping setting should be selected if rapid measured value
acquisition is required.

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Parameter Setting Description

50 ms All control inputs are debounced with the respective
filtering time constant.
Counting direction upwards Both function blocks are configured for counting upwards.
host-controlled The counting direction is defined for both function blocks
through output data from the process control system. The
given counting direction is output on the field side as a
binary signal.
terminal The counting direction is defined for both function blocks
via the field terminals. The direction control signal is
interpreted as a control input and scanned slower than
the pulse input. The maximum input frequency of the
pulse signal is limited to 4 kHz.
terminal (auto.) The counting direction is defined for both function blocks
via the field terminals. The direction control signal is
scanned at the same speed as the pulse input. The
maximum input frequency is limited to 2 kHz. The
direction can be recognized reliably up to 1.25 kHz.
Reset terminal The reset for both function blocks is initiated via the field
terminals. The minimum pulse width is 20 ms.
host The reset for both function blocks is initiated from the
process control system. The minimum pulse width is 20
ms. The data is available on the field terminals as a
binary signal.

The following parameters are fixed and cannot be set by the user:
same substitution value strategy for the inputs and outputs
counting of rising edges
gate time via output signal of the process control system
frequency range 0..4 kHz
normal polarity of the control inputs and outputs

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Unused Channels in Parameterization Mode 1

Unused channels will cause a channel diagnosis and an invalid input value. Invalid
input values can be ignored in the process control system for these channels. The
channel diagnosis (PROFIBUS and LED on the module front panel) can be
switched off via a parameter. It is possible to deactivate individual channels for
each slot.

Parameterization Mode 2 (Partly Channel-wise Parameterization)

Channel-wise deactivation is not necessary, since all diagnoses can be switched off
individually.

Parameter Setting Description

Line monitoring on Switches on wire break and short circuit monitoring for
the respective module channel. When an error is
detected on a channel, the respective input value is
marked as invalid, and a channel diagnosis is
transmitted.
off Switches off wire break and short-circuit monitoring for
the respective module channel.
Substitution value min. Defines the substitution value strategy for the output data
(output) of the respective function block. These data are not really
the module output signals, since these are partly
independent of the communication link to the process
control system. En example is the "ZERO" signal. Refer
to Section 0 for details. In case of an error all internal
control signals of the block are set to the logical value 0.
max. In case of an error all internal control signals of the
function block (= output data of the process control
system) are set to the logical value 0.
last valid value In case of an error all internal control signals of the
function block (= output data of the process control
system) keep their last value.
Substitution value min. In case of an error the input value of the respective
(input) function block is set to the value 0.
max. In case of an error the input value of the respective
function block is set to the maximum value. The OV bit
(overranging) is not set.
last valid value The input value of the respective function block keeps its
last valid value.

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Parameter Setting Description

Counting direction upwards Positive counting direction. No additional control signals
required for determining the counting direction.
host-controlled The counting direction is defined by the output data from
the process control system (host).
terminal (f < 4 kHz) The counting direction is defined via the DIR control input
(A2 or B2). The logical state 1 means a negative counting
direction (downwards). The channels A2 and B2 can be
inverted individually.
terminal A two-channel synchro control transmitter for automatic
(auto, f < 1.25 kHz) determination of the rotating direction is connected.
Control input off The external control inputs of a block are read unfiltered.
damping 50 ms The external control inputs of a block are debounced for
50 ms.
Reset host-controlled The counter of the respective function block is reset by
output data from the process control system.
terminal The counter of the respective function block is reset by an
external control input. The signal level can be inverted.
Edge counting rising The counter of the respective function block is
incremented or decremented by each rising signal edge.
rising + falling The counter of the respective function block is
incremented or decremented by every rising and falling
signal edge. Thus, the input value corresponds to twice
the number of pulses.
Gate time host-controlled The counter of the respective function block is enabled by
output data from the process control system.
terminal The counter of the respective function block is enabled by
an external control input.
Frequency range 0..100 Hz Reserved for future module functions.
0..1 kHz
0..4 kHz
reserved
Polarity normal All channels can be inverted individually.
inverted

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Parameters of Variant FI2 F

Parameterization Mode 1 (Module-wise Parameterization)

Parameter Setting Description
Short circuit on Switches on short-circuit monitoring for all 8 module
monitoring channels. When a short-circuit is detected on one
channel, the respective input value is marked as invalid
and a channel diagnosis is transmitted.
off Switches off short-circuit monitoring for all 8 module
channels.
Wire break on Switches on wire break monitoring for all 8 module
monitoring channels. When a wire break is detected on one channel,
the respective input value is marked as invalid, and a
channel diagnosis is transmitted.
off Switches off wire break monitoring for all 8 module
channels.
Substitution value min. value Sets the input value for both function blocks to zero in
strategy case of error.
max. value Sets the input value for both function blocks to
536870911 in case of error.
last valid value In case of error the last valid value is maintained for both
function blocks.
Control input off All control inputs use the lowest possible damping. This
damping setting should be selected if rapid measured value
acquisition is required.
50 ms All control inputs are debounced with the respective
filtering time constant.
Counting direction upwards Both function blocks are configured for counting upwards.
host-controlled The counting direction is defined for both function blocks
through output data from the process control system. The
given counting direction is output on the field side as a
binary signal.
terminal The counting direction is defined for both function blocks
via the field terminals. The direction control signal is
interpreted as a control input and scanned slower than
the pulse input. The maximum input frequency of the
pulse signal is limited to 4 kHz.
terminal (auto.) The counting direction is defined for both function blocks
via the field terminals. The direction control signal is
scanned at the same speed as the pulse input. The
maximum input frequency is limited to 2 kHz. The
direction can be recognized reliably up to 1.25 kHz.

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Parameter Setting Description

Average value off The input value is calculated from the scanning interval.
8 values The input value is calculated as an average over 8
measuring intervals (floating average).

The following parameters are fixed and cannot be set by the user:
same substitution value strategy for the inputs and outputs
frequency range 0..4 kHz
normal polarity of the inputs and outputs.
accuracy 0.1 %

Unused Channels in Parameterization Mode 1

Unused channels will cause a channel diagnosis and an invalid input value. Invalid
input values can be ignored in the process control system for these channels. The
channel diagnosis (PROFIBUS and LED on the module front panel) can be
switched off via a parameter. It is possible to deactivate individual channels for
each slot.

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Parameterization Mode 2 (Partly Channel-wise Parameterization)

Channel-wise deactivation is not necessary, since all diagnoses can be switched off
individually.

Parameter Setting Description

Line monitoring on Switches on wire break and short circuit monitoring for
the respective module channel. When an error is
detected on a channel, the respective input value is
marked as invalid, and a channel diagnosis is
transmitted.
off Switches off wire break and short-circuit monitoring for
the respective module channel.
Substitution value min. Defines the substitution value strategy for the output data
(output) of the respective function block. These data are not really
the module output signals, since these are partly
independent of the communication link to the process
control system. En example is the "ZERO" signal. Refer
to Section 0 for details. In case of an error all internal
control signals of the block (= output data of the process
control system) are set to the logical value 0.
max. In case of an error all internal control signals of the
function block (= output data of the process control
system) are set to the logical value 0.
last valid value In case of an error all internal control signals of the
function block (= output data of the process control
system) keep their last value.
Substitution value min. In case of an error the input value of the respective
(input) function block is set to the value 0.
max. In case of an error the input value of the respective
function block is set to the maximum value. The OV bit
(overflow) is not set.
last valid value The input value of the respective function block keeps its
last valid value.
Counting / rotating upwards Positive counting direction. No additional control signals
direction required for determining the counting direction.
host-controlled The counting direction is defined by the output data from
the process control system (host).
terminal (f < 4 kHz) The counting direction is defined via the DIR control input
(A2 or B2). The logical state 1 means a negative counting
direction (downwards). The channels A2 and B2 can be
inverted individually.

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Parameter Setting Description

terminal A two-channel synchro control transmitter for automatic
(auto, f < 1.25 kHz) determination of the rotating direction is connected.
Control input off The external control inputs of a block are read unfiltered.
damping 50 ms The external control inputs of a block are debounced for
50 ms.
Measuring cycle < 300 ms With a signal frequency of 4 kHz a measuring cycle lasts
for around 300 ms. An accuracy of 0.1 % of the
measured value is achieved. The setting is valid for the
respective function block.
< 50 ms With a signal frequency of 4 kHz a measuring cycle lasts
for around 50 ms. An accuracy of 0.1 % of the measured
value is achieved.
Average value off The input value is calculated from a measuring interval.
4 values The input value is calculated as an average over 4 / 8 /
8 values 16 measuring intervals (floating average).
16 values
Polarity normal All channels can be inverted individually.
inverted

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Used data

Validity of Measured Values

S900 provides an optional status information for every analog or digital input
value. To permit this function, the communication interface parameter "Analog
Status Format" must be set to "MSB" or "LSB". The status indicates the validity of
the measuring value, independent of the selected substitution value strategy.

In the application of the process control system an individual substitution value

strategy can be used, with the status bit set. Contrary to the PROFIBUS channel
diagnosis the measured value status provides for real-time transmission and data
consistency. As a rule, a transmitted substitution value or last valid value always
results in a set status bit, provided that status information transmission has not been
disabled by setting the communication interface parameters accordingly. The ABB
process control systems, e.g. AC870P, always use measured values with status
information. This ensures consistent measuring value marking throughout the
entire measuring chain. Any channel error, module error or disturbance of
PROFIBUS communication will cause an invalid input value. In this case, the
PROFIBUS master automatically sets the status bit to the "invalid" state, i.e. to "1".
For other process control systems the status information can be accessed like a
digital input. However, the user then has to process it "manually" in the
application.

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Criteria for setting a measured value to the "invalid" state:

Reason Status bit is set by Requirement

Channel error S900 I/O module DP910 Respective monitoring
Wire break function is active
Short circuit
Overflow
Underflow
Module error S900 communication
interface CI920
Configuration error S900 communication
Invalid module interface CI920
Module missing

Communication interface PROFIBUS master The process control

CI920 defective system either uses
measured values with
status information (e.g.
ABB AC870P), or the
substitution value can
be set in the master for
the status signal (e.g.
ABB AC800F)
PROFIBUS PROFIBUS master The process control
communication system either uses
interrupted measured values with
status information (e.g.
ABB AC870P), or the
substitution value can
be set in the master for
the status signal (e.g.
ABB AC800F)

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Mapping the Input Data to PROFIBUS

The S900 communication interface CI920 converts the data format used on the
internal bus to the standardized PROFIBUS data format. The module provides for
each function block 4 bytes input data (i.e. a total of 8 bytes) as Unsigned32 data in
the Motorola format (Big Endian) normally used on the PROFIBUS. As a result,
31 24
the values with significances 2 ..2 are transmitted as the first byte, whereas the
23 16
values with signficances 2 ..2 are transmitted in the second position, and so on. In
some cases the operator of the process control system has to pay special attention
to the byte order, or has to rearrange the bytes in the order normally used in the
process control system. The ABB system AC800F automatically reformats the data
accordingly. The measured value including its sign only requires 20 bits in
Unsigned32 format. This suffices to cover the entire range of -536870912..0..
536870911. The remaining bits are used for status information. The input data
scaling depends on the operating mode (counter / frequency measurement).
Additionally, every function block has 1 byte output data for control. This
information is processed bit-wise.

Usually, the input data transformation is automatically performed by the

PROFIBUS master in the process control system. The data formats, however,
depend on the used control system type. If S900 is only integrated by using a
GSD file, the I/O data mapping must be performed manually. The module is
also supplied by the S900 DTM.

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Analog Status Format

The explanations in the following section refer to the analog status format "MSB",
where the measured value status resides in the most significant bit. It should be
possible to process this format with every PROFIBUS master / control system. As
an alternative, the status for all input modules of an S900 station can be disabled.
The analog status format "LSB" which is also called the ADV format is especially
designed for FDT environments (DTM) and, therefore, is not described here in
detail. The entire double word is rotated left (ROL) by one digit.

Counter Mode

31
Byte 0* 2 230 229 228 227 226 225 224 Significance
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Bit
S OV VZ Measured value Description
23
Byte 1* 2 222 221 220 219 218 217 216 Significance
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Bit
Measured value Description
15
Byte 2* 2 214 213 212 211 210 29 28 Significance
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Bit
Measured value Description
7
Byte 3* 2 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 Significance
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Bit
Measured value Description

In the PROFIBUS world, the bytes 0...3 are also referred to as octets 1...4. The input data
for function block B are transmitted with the same structure in bytes 4...7 (corresponding to
octets 5...8).

S = measured value status, indicates whether the input value is a valid measuring
value (= 0) or a substitution value due to a recognized channel or module error ( =
1).
OV = overflow , indicates whether or not the counter range has been exceeded.
This bit can be reset by the PROFIBUS master. See Section Output Data for
details.The measured value is transmitted in a dual complement, which is usual for
signed values, and can normally be processed directly through interpretation as
Signed Long. Prior to this the upper two bits must be masked out.

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Frequency Measurement Mode

31
Byte 0* 2 230 229 228 227 226 225 224 Significance
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Bit
S 0 VZ Measured value Description
23
Byte 1* 2 222 221 220 219 218 217 216 Significance
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Bit
Measured value Description
15
Byte 2* 2 214 213 212 211 210 29 28 Significance
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Bit
Measured value Description
7
Byte 3* 2 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 Significance
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Bit
Measured value Description

In the PROFIBUS world, the bytes 0...3 are also referred to as octets 1...4. The input data
for function block B are transmitted with the same structure in bytes 4...7 (corresponding to
octets 5...8).

S = measured value status, indicates whether the input value is a valid measuring
value (= 0) or a substitution value due to a recognized channel or module error
( = 1).
The measured value is transmitted in a dual complement, which is usual for signed
values, and can normally be processed directly through interpretation as Signed
Long. Prior to this the upper two bits must be masked out. The conversion to Hertz
(Hz) is possible after conversion to Real (Floating Point) format and subsequent
division by 10,000.0. The measured value corresponds to a fixed point number
with four decimals.

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Output Data Arrangement on the PROFIBUS

Counter Mode
Byte 0 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 Significance
Block A 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Bit
not used UP/ RST MRS RST Description
DOWN OV

The byte 1 (octet 2) contains the output data for function block B.

UP/DOWN = With counting direction setting "host" status 1 means that the
respective function block counts downwards.
RST OV = The overflow bit (OV) in the input data is deleted.
MRS = With gate time setting "host" status 1 means that the counter is enabled. 0
will stop the counter, the count will be held at the last valid value.
RST = With reset setting "host" status "1" resets the counter to 0. The counter will
be in the RESET state for the whole time.

Frequency Measurement Mode

Byte 0 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 Significance
Block A 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Bit
not used UP/ not used Description
DOWN

The byte 1 (octet 2) contains the output data for function block B

UP/DOWN = With counting direction setting "host" status 1 means that the
respective function block provides a negative frequency.

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Diagnosis
The module performs diagnoses in accordance with the PROFIBUS standard and
provides channel-specific error messages. The coding complies with the
PROFBUS standard as well and is beyond the scope of this document. The
assignment between the error code and the text is also standardized. The channel-
specific diagnostic data comprise the error code and the number of the affected
channel. The numbering is serial, i.e. "1" A1, "2" A2… "8" B4. Diagnostic
messages for channel 0 are valid for the entire module.

Undervoltage (= underflow)
Overvoltage (= overflow)
Wire break
Short circuit
The counter value is below the low limit value. Set
at the same time as "OV" in the cyclic data. This
diagnosis is only available in counter mode.
The counter value has exceeded the high limit
value. Set at the same time as "OV" in the cyclic
data. This diagnosis is only available in counter
mode.
The wire break limit in accordance with NAMUR has
been reached at an input or output channel.
The short-circuit limit in accordance with NAMUR
has been reached at an input or output channel.

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Section 4 Communication Reaction in Case of Error

Reaction in Case of Error

The reaction on errors is partly different from that of other S900 modules, since not
all input and output data or signals have physical equivalents.
In frequency measurement mode the ZERO signal does not reflect the status of
PROFIBUS communication or cannot be influenced by setting the substitution
value.
Event Behavior / Reaction
PROFIBUS error A substitution value behavior can be parameterized in the S900 station for the
control system output data.
With "last valid value" setting the latest status of the host control signals is
maintained. The module continues operation without interruption. All input
data are updated and are available again for the next communication setup,
provided that the host control signal was not in RESET state or the counter
has been locked (MRS). The module status outputs on the field side
represent the status of the respective function block.
With "max" setting all host control signals are set to "1". Depending on the
scenario (host, not terminal) this setting may cause a counter reset (RESET
= 1).
With "min" setting all host control signals are set to "0". Depending on the
scenario (host, not terminal) this may lock the counter (MRS = 0).

CI920 failure see PROFIBUS error

DP910 failure The input data (count / frequency + overflow indication) are set to the values
defined under substitution value input. The status bit is set.
A1 / B1 channel The "IN" input is affected. No frequency measurement or pulse counting is
error possible. The input value is set to the parameterized substitution value, the
status bit is set. The control outputs on the field side (RST, MRS) are not
affected. The DIR_OUT signal is set to the value 0 ( = positive), the ZERO signal
to value 1 ( = stand-still).
A2 / B2 channel The input value is only invalid (i.e. status bit is set) and is set to the substitution
error value if no counting or frequency measurement can be performed, e.g. if the
affected channel is the second channel of the synchro control transmitter or is
used for static direction definition. If the affected channel is an output channel,
(counter, direction definition by host), the input data will not be influenced.
A3 / B3 channel see A2 / B2 channel error
error
A4 / B4 channel see A4 / B4 channel error
error

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Section 5 Commissioning Standard PROFIBUS Master

Section 5 Commissioning

Standard PROFIBUS Master

The language and the parameterization mode is set by loading the respective GSD
(device data) file. The following GSD files are available for S900:
ABB_04D2.GSD Parameterization mode 2, English
ABB_04D2.GSG Parameterization mode 2, German
ABB104D2.GSD Parameterization mode 1, English
ABB104D2.GSG Parameterization mode 1, German

Parameterization mode 1 is designed for simple or older master systems. With this
file the master can be parameterized quickly and easily without the need to support
plain text. The desired parameter set can be selected from a list, and the respective
ID is entered as a module parameter.

Parameterization mode 2 is best suited for advanced master systems and allows for
extensive, detailed parameterization.

The performance specifications, operating data, diagnostic functions and cyclic

data quality are identical for the module in both parameterization modes.

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After having configured the module, you usually set the module parameters. How
the input data have to be linked with he application or program cannot be described
here in general. However, the following list is a checklist that shall serve as a
guideline and help you to avoid frequently occurring errors.
If the process control system / DCS uses measured values with status
information, the analog data format has to be set accordingly (LSB / MSB).
If the status is to be processed as a binary signal, it is recommended to use the
MSB format. Only the 15-bit measured value has to be masked accordingly in
this case.
The status bit can be handled as a separate input signal from the beginning, or
can be "split off" in the application through masking.
If the PROFIBUS master does not automatically perform byte swapping when
loading the data, the two input bytes of each channel must be rotated in the
application.
If the process control system / DCS uses the Real format for analog values, the
conversion should be performed at the beginning of the processing chain.

The formatting / interpretation of the input data cannot be described in a general

way, especially for DP910, since it considerably depends on the used process
control system. If the Signed Long data type with a length less than 32 bits is
available, the used data can be accessed easily. The overflow bit should either be
directly extracted as a binary signal or be split off by masking with 0x40000000.
Strictly speaking the measured value status should be assigned to the bit overflow
and the input data themselves (count or frequency). Practically, however, the bit
overflow processing is edge-triggered and, thus, can only be set by a properly
working module. As a result, the status for this input signal is not needed and can
be assigned to the input data (see above. If a Signed Long data format of < 32 bits
cannot be used, the sign must be moved "manually" to the MSB bit position
without affecting the remaining bits. After this has been done, the interpretation in
Standard Signed Long format (32-bit) should be possible, followed by a conversion
to Real format (floating point). In frequency measurement mode a division by
10000,0 is performed, and the frequency is available in Hertz.

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AC800F
AC800F with Control Builder F permits to integrate S900 by
importing the GSD file
using the DTM
using templates

The import of the GSD file for a remote I/O with complex I/O data structures and
parameters is quite complicated for S900 and can only be performed by an
experienced user. The I/O assignment is time-consuming.

Up to Revision 6.2 the DTMs are not fully supported. There are certain limitations
concerning the HART-compatible analog modules (AI930, AI931, AO930).
Moreover, no PROFIBUS diagnostic data can be displayed in the hardware tree
view.

The limitations described above can be avoided by using the device templates to
integrate the S900. A template is a "pre-configured" module with the I/O
assignment already made. Please refer to the Control Builder F documentation for
details about how to install the templates and the respective sources of supply.

"MSB" must be used as the analog data format, since the templates are based on
this format.

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Pulse Counter Mode, Variant FI2 P

Input Data

The process values (Count Value Block 1 / 2) can be converted to REAL format if
required. Thus, the signal can be used as input, e.g. for a dosing module. The
dosing module's reset outputs can be linked to the corresponding module output
signals.

Output Data

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Frequency Measurement Mode, Variant FI2 F

Input Data

The frequency raw values are provided in DINT format and should be divided by
10000.0 directly upon conversion to REAL format.

Output Data

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AC800M
Hardware definition (HWD) files are used to integrate the S900 in the AC800M or
Control Builder M. Refer to the respective documentation for configuration/
parameterization details. The linkage can be realized within this application by
adapting the following codes for frequency measurement and pulse counting. The
function has to be verified by the responsible user.

Data Conversion for Pulse Counter

help_dword2 := input_dword;
help_dword1 := help_dword2 AND 16#2000 0000;
if(help_dword1 <> 0) then
help_dword2 := help_dword2 OR 16#E000 0000;
end_if;
pulse_as_dint := dword_to_dint(help_dword2);

Data Conversion for Frequency Measurement

help_dword2 := input_dword;
help_dword1 := help_dword2 AND 16#2000 0000;
if(help_dword1 <> 0) then
help_dword2 := help_dword2 OR 16#E000 0000;
end_if;
help_dint := dword_to_dint(help_dword2);
help_real := dint_to_real(help_dint);
frequency := help_real / 10 000;

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