Orion DDIO/DCIO Module: User Manual

Orion DDIO/DCIO Module
User Manual
October 5, 2015
Document Revision P
© 2015 by NovaTech, LLC
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Table of Contents
I. Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 9
Modes of Operation .......................................................................................................................... 10
II. Physical Specifications .................................................................................................................... 11
III. DDIO Part Number and Model Designation ................................................................................... 13
IV. DCIO Part Number and Model Designation ................................................................................... 14
V. Dimensioned Drawings .................................................................................................................... 15

19” Rack Mount Enclosure .............................................................................................................. 15
Panel Enclosure ................................................................................................................................ 15
VI. Front and Rear Connections and Indicators ................................................................................. 16

Analog Input (AI) Switch .................................................................................................................. 17
VII. Diagnostic LEDs ............................................................................................................................... 18
VIII. Power Connections .......................................................................................................................... 20

DC Power Source ............................................................................................................................. 20
AC Power Source ............................................................................................................................. 20
IX. Input Wiring ....................................................................................................................................... 21

Wiring for Independent and Isolated Digital Inputs ...................................................................... 21
Bussed Wiring for Common Wetting Voltage of Digital Inputs ................................................... 21
Wiring for Independent and Isolated Analog Inputs ..................................................................... 22
X. Output Wiring .................................................................................................................................... 23
XI. Ethernet Port ..................................................................................................................................... 24

Supported Ethernet Protocols ........................................................................................................ 24
XII. Serial Diagnostic Port ...................................................................................................................... 25

File Menu ........................................................................................................................................... 27
Data Menu.......................................................................................................................................... 30
View Communications ..................................................................................................................... 33
Device Statistics ............................................................................................................................... 33
System Menu .................................................................................................................................... 34
Disconnect ........................................................................................................................................ 34
Network Menu ................................................................................................................................... 34
XIII. Optional Serial Communication Cards for DDIO/DCIO ................................................................. 36

RS-232 Serial Card (Standard/Type –A and Isolated/Type –E Version) ...................................... 36
Isolated RS-422/RS-485 Card (Type –B) ......................................................................................... 39
RS-485 Card with IRIG-B (Type –G) ................................................................................................ 42
ST Fiber Card (Type –C)................................................................................................................... 44
V-Pin Fiber Card with IRIG-B (Type –J) .......................................................................................... 46
XIV. Orion DDIO/DCIO Configuration ..................................................................................................... 49

Simple Mode ..................................................................................................................................... 51
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Advanced Mode ................................................................................................................................ 53
XV. DDIO/DCIO Webpage ........................................................................................................................ 54

User Menu ......................................................................................................................................... 58
System Menu .................................................................................................................................... 60
Networking Menu .............................................................................................................................. 61
DNP Menu .......................................................................................................................................... 62
Serial DNP Settings ................................................................................................................. 66
DNP TCP Settings .................................................................................................................... 67
I/O Menu............................................................................................................................................. 69
Input Properties ....................................................................................................................... 69
Output Properties .................................................................................................................... 72
Network Statistics ............................................................................................................................ 74
System Info ....................................................................................................................................... 75
General ...................................................................................................................................... 75
DIP Switch Settings ................................................................................................................. 75
I/O Diagnostics ................................................................................................................................. 78
Firewall .............................................................................................................................................. 85
XVI. Setting Time on the Orion DDIO/DCIO Module .............................................................................. 87

IRIG-B................................................................................................................................................. 87
1PPS................................................................................................................................................... 87
Network Time Protocol (NTP) .......................................................................................................... 87
DNP3 .................................................................................................................................................. 87
XVII. DDIO Output Pulse On/Off Operation ............................................................................................. 88
Appendix A – DNP3 Device Profile .......................................................................................................... 89
Appendix B – DNP3 Default Variations ................................................................................................. 101

Default Counter Variation .............................................................................................................. 101
Default Analog Variation ................................................................................................................ 101
Appendix C – Analog Input DNP3 Addressing (DCIO only) ................................................................ 102
Appendix D – Orion DDIO/DCIO Time Accuracy .................................................................................. 103
Appendix E – Point Label Template ...................................................................................................... 104
Appendix F – Additional References .................................................................................................... 106
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List of Figures
Figure 1: Basic Application of Orion DDIO/DCIO Module ....................................................................... 9

Figure 2: 19" Rack Mount Dimensions (Front View) ............................................................................. 15
Figure 3: Panel Dimensions (Top View).................................................................................................. 15
Figure 4: Front Panel (Rack Mount) ........................................................................................................ 16
Figure 5: Connector Panel for DDIO Model -110 (Panel Mount and Rack Mount) .............................. 16
Figure 6: Connector Panel for DDIO Model -111 (Panel Mount and Rack Mount) .............................. 16
Figure 7: Connector Panel for DCIO Model -102 (Panel Mount and Rack Mount) .............................. 17
Figure 8: Analog Input Switch ................................................................................................................. 17
Figure 9: Diagnostic LEDs on DDIO Model -110 .................................................................................... 18
Figure 10: Diagnostic LEDs on DCIO Model -102 .................................................................................. 19
Figure 11: DC Power Connections .......................................................................................................... 20
Figure 12: AC Power Connections .......................................................................................................... 20
Figure 13: Independent/Isolated Input Wiring ........................................................................................ 21
Figure 14: Bussed Wiring for Common Wetting Voltage of Digital Inputs ......................................... 21
Figure 15: DCIO Analog Input Wiring ...................................................................................................... 22
Figure 16: Output Wiring .......................................................................................................................... 23
Figure 17: DB9 Female Pinout (RS-232) ................................................................................................. 25
Figure 18: Diagnostic Port – Main Menu................................................................................................. 26
Figure 19: Diagnostic Port – File Menu................................................................................................... 27
Figure 20: NCD Comm Menu.................................................................................................................... 27
Figure 21: NCD Manage Connections ..................................................................................................... 28
Figure 22: NCD Connection Information ................................................................................................ 29
Figure 23: Diagnostic Port – Data Menu ................................................................................................. 30
Figure 24: Diagnostic Port – Viewing Input Values ............................................................................... 31
Figure 25: Diagnostic Port – Viewing Output Values ............................................................................ 32
Figure 26: Diagnostic Port – View Communication ............................................................................... 33
Figure 27: Network Menu – View/Change Network Configuration ....................................................... 35
Figure 28: Standard RS-232 Communication Card (-A) with IRIG-B .................................................... 36
Figure 29: Isolated RS-232 Communication Card (-E) with IRIG-B ...................................................... 37
Figure 30: DB9 Female Pinout (RS-232) ................................................................................................. 37
Figure 31: Standard RS-232 Mode (Default) ........................................................................................... 38
Figure 32: Isolated RS-422/RS-485 Serial Board (-B) ............................................................................ 39
Figure 33: RS-422/485 Pinout .................................................................................................................. 39
Figure 34: RS-485 Card with IRIG-B ........................................................................................................ 42
Figure 35: 120 Ohm Termination Resistor Jumpers ............................................................................. 43
Figure 36: RS-485 with IRIG-B Pinout ..................................................................................................... 43
Figure 37: ST Fiber Card .......................................................................................................................... 44
Figure 38: ST Fiber Ring Configuration .................................................................................................. 45
Figure 39: ST Fiber Card Connections ................................................................................................... 45
Figure 40: V-Pin Fiber Card ...................................................................................................................... 46
Figure 41: V-Pin Fiber Point-to-Point Configuration ............................................................................. 47
Figure 42: V-Pin Fiber Ring Configuration ............................................................................................. 47
Figure 43: V-Pin Fiber Card Connectors ................................................................................................. 48
Figure 44: DDIO/DCIO Port and Switch Locations ................................................................................ 49
Figure 45: Point Web Browser to Orion DDIO/DCIO .............................................................................. 54
Figure 46: DDIO/DCIO Web Login ........................................................................................................... 55
Figure 47: DDIO Webpage ........................................................................................................................ 56
Figure 48: DCIO Webpage ........................................................................................................................ 56
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Figure 49: DDIO/DCIO Reboot.................................................................................................................. 57
Figure 50: DDIO/DCIO User Menu ........................................................................................................... 58
Figure 51: DDIO/DCIO System Menu ....................................................................................................... 60
Figure 52: DDIO/DCIO Networking Menu ................................................................................................ 61
Figure 53: DDIO DNP Menu ...................................................................................................................... 63
Figure 54: DCIO DNP Menu ...................................................................................................................... 65
Figure 55: Input Properties ...................................................................................................................... 69
Figure 56: Input Processing with Contact Filter and Debounce Filter ................................................ 71
Figure 57: Output Properties ................................................................................................................... 72
Figure 58: Network Stats Tab................................................................................................................... 74
Figure 59: System Info Tab (part 1) ......................................................................................................... 75
Figure 60: System Info Tab (part 2) ......................................................................................................... 76
Figure 61: Point Logging Example for Input and Output Points .......................................................... 77
Figure 62: DDIO I/O Diagnostics .............................................................................................................. 78
Figure 63: DCIO I/O Diagnostics .............................................................................................................. 79
Figure 64: DDIO Internal Points ............................................................................................................... 80
Figure 65: DCIO Internal Points ............................................................................................................... 82
Figure 66: Firewall Tab ............................................................................................................................. 86
Figure 67: DDIO Time Accuracy Testing .............................................................................................. 103
Figure 68: Time Accuracy Testing Log ................................................................................................. 103
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List of Tables
Table 1: ST Fiber Transmitter/Receiver Information ............................................................................. 12

Table 2: Orion DDIO/DCIO Input/Output LEDs ....................................................................................... 19
Table 3: Supported Ethernet Protocols .................................................................................................. 24
Table 4: Diagnostic Port Parameters ...................................................................................................... 25
Table 5: Diagnostic Port Pinout ............................................................................................................... 25
Table 6: RS-232 Card Pinout .................................................................................................................... 37
Table 7: RS-232 Card Jumper Settings ................................................................................................... 38
Table 8: RS-422/485 Selection Jumpers ................................................................................................. 40
Table 9: Pinout for RS-485 Communication ........................................................................................... 40
Table 10: Pinout for RS-422 Communication ......................................................................................... 40
Table 11: Termination Resistor Jumper Settings .................................................................................. 41
Table 12: RS-485 Card IRIG-B Jumper Settings .................................................................................... 42
Table 13: 120 Ohm Termination Resistor Jumpers ............................................................................... 43
Table 14: RS-485 Card Pinout .................................................................................................................. 43
Table 15: ST Fiber Transmit Power and Receiver Sensitivity .............................................................. 44
Table 16: ST Fiber Card Echo Jumper Settings ..................................................................................... 45
Table 17: V-Pin Fiber Card Echo Jumper Settings ................................................................................ 46
Table 18: DIP Switch Setting Simple Mode/Advanced Mode................................................................ 49
Table 19: DDIO/DCIO Default Settings and Configuration Options ..................................................... 50
Table 20: Switch Bank S2 Simple Mode Settings .................................................................................. 51
Table 21: Switch Bank S2 Simple Mode Setting Details ....................................................................... 52
Table 22: Switch Bank S1 Simple Mode Settings .................................................................................. 52
Table 23: Switch Bank S2 Advanced Mode Settings ............................................................................. 53
Table 24: Switch Bank S2 Advanced Mode Setting Details .................................................................. 53
Table 25: DDIO Webpage Sections ......................................................................................................... 57
Table 26: User Account Permissions ...................................................................................................... 59
Table 27: Advanced Mode Serial DNP Settings ..................................................................................... 67
Table 28: Advanced Mode DNP TCP Settings ........................................................................................ 68
Table 29: Input Point Parameters ............................................................................................................ 70
Table 30: Output Point Types .................................................................................................................. 73
Table 31: DDIO Internal Point Descriptions............................................................................................ 82
Table 32: DCIO Internal Point Descriptions............................................................................................ 84
Table 33: Device Profile Document ......................................................................................................... 90
Table 34: Supported DNP3 Commands .................................................................................................. 95
Table 35: Binary Input Points................................................................................................................... 96
Table 36: Binary Output Status ............................................................................................................... 97
Table 37: Binary Counters........................................................................................................................ 99
Table 38: Analog Input Points................................................................................................................ 100
Table 39: Counter Input Variations ....................................................................................................... 101
Table 40: Analog Input Variations ......................................................................................................... 101
Table 41: DNP Addressing for Analog Inputs ...................................................................................... 102
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I. Introduction
Both the NovaTech Distributed Discrete I/O (DDIO) and Digital Combination I/O (DCIO) Sequence of
Events Recording (SER) Modules are rugged signal conditioners. The modules are designed to present
the state of field “inputs” to an attached Master device, as well as to accept output commands from a
Master device and convert these commands to “outputs” to control field devices. The Orion DDIO/DCIO
Modules communicate with the Master device using DNP3 protocol.
Three mixes of inputs and outputs are available on the Orion DDIO Module:
 24 inputs (-111)
 16 inputs / 8 outputs (-110)
 8 inputs / 16 outputs (-100)
The Orion DCIO Module only has one combination of inputs and outputs available:
 8 inputs/8 outputs/8 analog inputs (-102)
Input states presented to the attached Master device can be reported with a time stamp accurate to 1
millisecond.
A number of methods can be used to provide a time reference to the Orion DDIO/DCIO Module, including
direct IRIG-B input, direct 1PPS input, Network Time Protocol (NTP) over Ethernet, IRIG-B over optional
communication cards, or time sent down using DNP3 (see also Setting Time on the Orion DDIO/DCIO
Module).
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The Orion DDIO/DCIO Module comes with a standard Ethernet port which supports HTTP, HTTPS, NTP,
Telnet, SSH, and DNP3 Slave protocols. One optional RS-232, RS-485, RS-422, or serial fiber
communication card which supports the DNP3 Slave protocol can also be installed.
A wide range of power supply options enables the Orion DDIO/DCIO Module to be powered from DC
battery systems of 24V dc to 125V dc nominal, as well as 120V ac (see Power Connections).
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Input circuits can be specified for a range of DC voltages from 24V dc to 125V dc (see Input Wiring). X
Outputs can switch AC or DC (see Output Wiring).X
Orion DDIO/DCIO Modules Field I/O

Inputs from field
a
devices
presented with
time to Master
device
Commands from
Master converted
to outputs to
Master Device
control field
(Example: Orion RTU)
devices
Figure 1: Basic Application of Orion DDIO/DCIO Module
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Modes of Operation
Two modes of operation are supported in the Orion DDIO/DCIO:
 Simple Mode, where only DIP switches need to be set prior to connection to a master, and
 Advanced Mode, where a web browser is used to set all module parameters.
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II. Physical Specifications
Power
Wide Range 24-125V dc nominal (DDIO: 19-145V dc; DCIO: 22.5-145V dc)
120V ac nominal (70-132V ac).
Consumption DDIO: 10 Watts nominal (18 Watts max).
DCIO: 15 Watts nominal (20 Watts max).
Environment
Operating Temperature -20 to +70 C.
DDIO Input/Outputs
I/O Combinations  24 inputs
 16 inputs and 8 outputs
 8 inputs and 16 outputs
Available input ranges  12V dc to 24V dc nominal (6V dc to 30V dc)
 48V dc to 125V dc nominal (20V dc to 145V dc)
 70V dc to 125V dc nominal (65V dc to 145V dc)
Isolation Input circuits independent with 4kV isolation.
Input circuit draw 2mA max.
Output relays Heavy-duty protective relay-grade for direct connection to circuit breaker
trip coils.
10A continuous rating.
Up to 30A impulse, per IEEE C37.90 specification.
DCIO Input/Outputs
I/O Combinations  8 inputs, 8 outputs, 8 analog inputs
Available input ranges  Digital: 48V dc to 125V dc nominal (20V dc to 145V dc)
 Analog: ±10V, ±2mA, or 4-20mA (manual selection per channel)
 Minimum turn-on specification is 20V
Isolation Input circuits independent with 4kV isolation.
Input circuit draw Digital: 2mA max
Analog:
 1mA max for ±10V dc range at full scale
 25mA max for 4-20mA range circuit
 2mA max for ±1mA range circuit
Output relays Heavy-duty protective relay-grade for direct connection to circuit breaker
trip coils.
10A continuous rating.
Up to 30A impulse, per IEEE C37.90 specification.
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Communication Ports
Diagnostics Port RS-232, labeled Port 1.
Connector/Pinout DB9 female/DTE (Data Terminal Equipment).
Port parameters 19200, N, 8, 1 (fixed).
Ethernet Port Supports HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, NTP, Telnet, and DNP3 Slave.
Connector RJ45.
Speed 10/100BaseT, auto-switching.
Optional DNP3 Serial  RS-232 (DB9 female, DTE pin-out, can also receive IRIG-B if
Communication Modules configured) , also as isolated version or
(one slot available)  RS-485 isolated two-wire including IRIG-B or
 RS-485/422 isolated two-wire or four-wire or
 V-Pin HCS Fiber Optic (660nm wavelength; for 200m fiber, transmit
power –17.3dBm to –7.2dBm, receiver sensitivity –39dBm to –13.3
dBm) with direct IRIG-B receive or
 ST Multimode Fiber Optic for 800-850nm wavelength and the following
transmit power and receiver sensitivity:
Fiber Transmit Power Receiver Sensitivity

50/125µm -21.0dBm to -15.0dBm -24dBm to -10dBm
62.5/125µm -20.0dBm to -14.0dBm -24dBm to -10dBm
200µm -7.1dBm to -3.7dBm -24dBm to -10dBm
Table 1: ST Fiber Transmitter/Receiver Information
Time IRIG-B (demodulated), PPS.
Communication Protocols
DNP3 Supports status inputs, controls, set time on module, Report-by-
exception (URBE), and unsolicited messages. See DNP Device Profile
Document at the end of this manual.
Configuration
DIP-switch selection between Simple Mode and Advanced Mode.
Simple Mode All address and communication parameters set by DIP switches.
Note that in Simple Mode some of the DDIO/DCIO advanced
configuration options are not accessible.
Advanced Mode All parameters are set up using a web browser.
All connectors are removable Phoenix-type screw terminals for 12 to 24 AWG wiring.
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III. DDIO Part Number and Model Designation
Product Part Number DDIO – SER – x – x – x – x – x – x
Mounting
Rack = 19” Rack Mount
Pnl = Panel Mount
DIN = DIN-rail mount
Communication Protocol
42 = DNP3
Input Voltage
HV = 48V dc to 125V dc
LV = 12V dc to 24V dc
125V = 125V dc
Inputs/Outputs
100 = 8 inputs, 16 outputs
110 = 16 inputs, 8 outputs
111 = 24 inputs, no outputs
Power Supply
WR = Wide range (24-125V dc and 120V ac)
Optional Communications Module
A = RS-232 non-isolated with IRIG-B
E = RS-232 isolated
B = RS-422/RS-485 isolated
C = ST Fiber Optic
G = RS-485 isolated with IRIG-B
J = V-Pin Fiber Optic with IRIG-B
N = No serial communications module
Example DDIO – SER – A – WR – 110 – HV – 42 – Rack

is a DDIO Module with the following options:
 RS-232 communications port, non-isolated with IRIG-B
 Wide Range power supply
 16 inputs, 8 outputs
 48-125V dc inputs
 DNP3 protocol support
 19” Rack Mount enclosure
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IV. DCIO Part Number and Model Designation
Product Part Number DCIO – SER – x – x – x – x – x – x
Mounting
Rack = 19” Rack Mount
Pnl = Panel Mount
DIN = DIN-rail mount
Communication Protocol
42 = DNP3
Input Voltage
HV = 48-125V dc
Inputs/Outputs
102 = 8 inputs, 8 outputs, 8 analog inputs
Power Supply
WR = Wide Range (24-125V dc and 120V ac)
Optional Communications Module
A = RS-232 non-isolated with IRIG-B
E = RS-232 isolated
B = RS-422/RS-485 isolated
C = ST Fiber Optic
G = RS-485 isolated with IRIG-B
J = V-pin Fiber Optic with IRIG-B
N = No serial communications module
Example DCIO – SER – A – WR – 102 – HV – 42 – Rack

is a DCIO Module with the following options:
 RS-232 communications port, non-isolated with IRIG-B
 Wide Range power supply
 8 inputs, 8 outputs, 8 analog inputs
 48-125V dc range input voltage
 DNP3 protocol support
 19” Rack Mount enclosure
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V. Dimensioned Drawings
19” Rack Mount Enclosure

Dimensions: 19.00” wide x 3.47” high x 7.00” deep
19.00”
3.0” between
3.47”
mounting holes
17.00” to edges of box
18.12” between holes
Figure 2: 19" Rack Mount Dimensions (Front View)

Connectors
on rear panel
LEDs
on front
Panel Enclosure
Dimensions: 7.00” wide x 4.625” high x 3.5” deep
Drill and tap 8:32, 4 places
16.4
”
2.75 4.625 2.75

” ” ”
17.00
”
LEDs
on top
Connectors
on lower panel
Figure 3: Panel Dimensions (Top View)
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VI. Front and Rear Connections and Indicators
The following figures show the front and rear connections of the DDIO/DCIO.
Figure 4: Front Panel (Rack Mount)
Standard Ethernet Port

(for data communications, RS-232 Maintenance Optional Serial
advanced configuration, Port Communication Port
diagnostics and (for diagnostics and (RS-232, RS-485 or
maintenance) maintenance) fiber optic for data
communications)
DIP switches
Power Connections S1 and S2 Demodulated IRIG-B
and 1PPS input
120 VAC
Chassis
Ground
Screw Terminals for
16-inputs and 8-outputs
Figure 5: Connector Panel for DDIO Model -110 (Panel Mount and Rack Mount)
120 VAC
Terminals for
24-inputs
Figure 6: Connector Panel for DDIO Model -111 (Panel Mount and Rack Mount)
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Analog Input Switch

(located on each analog
port) See the section
below for details about
setting the switch.
Terminals for
8-inputs, 8-outputs, 8-analog
Figure 7: Connector Panel for DCIO Model -102 (Panel Mount and Rack Mount)
Analog Input (AI) Switch

The analog channels are digitally calibrated as part of the manufacturing process for maintenance-free
operation. Each channel is isolated from the other and from the DCIO, and each can be independently set
up for different operating ranges. The operating range selectors are covered by the installed Phoenix
connectors to prevent inadvertent range change at a later time.
Select the operating range using the three-position slide switch below the labeled channel before
powering up the DCIO or installing the Phoenix plug. The rightmost position selects the 4-20mA range,
the middle position selects the ±10V range, and the leftmost position selects the ±2mA range.
Figure 8: Analog Input Switch
Incorrect operating range selection can result in damage to the analog channel and/or
the equipment connected to the DCIO analog channel.
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VII. Diagnostic LEDs
The diagnostic LEDs are on the front visible surface of both the rack-mount and panel-mount versions of
the Orion DDIO (see Figure 9). The DCIO LED panel is shown in Figure 10. All LEDs are red.
Input Status Output Status System Status

On when On when relay Pwr is On when unit is powered
voltage present coil is Run is On solidly during normal operation
on input energized Run flashes during start-up
indicated
Port 1 Diagnostic Port Status
Tx is On when DDIO sends port data to terminal
Rx is On when DDIO receives port data from
terminal
Port 2 DNP Port Status (RS-232, RS-485 or fiber)

Tx is On when DDIO sends DNP communication
Rx is On when DDIO receives DNP communication
Ethernet Status
L is On when DDIO has Ethernet connection
A is On when DDIO is sending/receiving
communication on Ethernet port (DNP or
diagnostic)
Time Status
Q is On when time accuracy is < 1ms
I is On when DDIO is synced to external IRIG-B
Mode Status
A is On when DDIO is operating in Advanced Mode
S is On when DDIO is operating in Simple Mode
Figure 9: Diagnostic LEDs on DDIO Model -110
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Input Status Analog Status

On when an System Status
On when Pwr is On when unit is powered
voltage is input is present
Output Status and is in range Run is On solidly during normal operation
present on
On when relay Run flashes during start-up
input
coil is
indicated
energized Port 1 Diagnostic Port Status
Tx is On when DCIO sends port data to terminal
Rx is On when DCIO receives port data from
terminal
Port 2 DNP Port Status (RS-232, RS-485 or fiber)

Tx is On when DCIO sends DNP communication
Rx is On when DCIO receives DNP communication
Ethernet Status
L is On when DCIO has Ethernet connection
A is On when DCIO is sending/receiving
communication on Ethernet port (DNP or
diagnostic)
Time Status
Q is On when time accuracy is < 1ms
I is On when DCIO is synced to external IRIG-B
Mode Status
A is On when DCIO is operating in Advanced Mode
S is On when DCIO is operating in Simple Mode
Figure 10: Diagnostic LEDs on DCIO Model -102
LEDs L1 through L4 are currently unused in normal operation.
Each LED column contains eight LEDs which, depending on the model, indicate input status, output
status, or analog input status.
DDIO/DCIO Model Input Output Analog

Columns Columns Column
–111 (24 in) 3 0 n/a
–110 (16 in, 8 out) 2 1 n/a
–100 (8 in, 16 out) 1 2 n/a
–102 (8 in, 8 out, 8 analog) 1 1 1
Table 2: Orion DDIO/DCIO Input/Output LEDs
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VIII. Power Connections
DC Power Source
The Orion DDIO/DCIO module can be powered with 24-125V dc nominal (DDIO: 19-145V dc; DCIO:
22.5-145V dc). The Orion DDIO/DCIO module is internally fused.
DDIO/DCIO
(+) 1 Module
DC Power Source (+) 2 Internal
(-) 3 Connections
(-) 4
Ground 5
To next DDIO/DCIO
module
Figure 11: DC Power Connections
AC Power Source
The Orion DDIO/DCIO module can be powered with 120V ac nominal (70-132V ac). The Orion
DDIO/DCIO module is internally fused.
DDIO/DCIO
L (black) (+) 1 Module
(+) 2 Internal
(-) 3 Connections
N (white)
(-) 4
Ground Gnd 5
To next DDIO/DCIO
module
Figure 12: AC Power Connections
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IX. Input Wiring
Wiring for Independent and Isolated Digital Inputs

The digital inputs are polarity-sensitive. Internally, the inputs are electrically isolated from each other.
Circuit Diagram – SER

Model
Connections for independent inputs DDIO/DCIO
+ 6
In1 In1 Module
- 7
V
+ 8 Inputs
electrically
In2 - 9 In2
V isolated
+ 10 from each
In3 - In3 other
V 11
+ 12
In4 - 13
In4
V
Figure 13: Independent/Isolated Input Wiring
Bussed Wiring for Common Wetting Voltage of Digital Inputs

The digital inputs are polarity-sensitive. Internally, the inputs are electrically isolated from each other.
V
DDIO/DCIO
In1 + 6 Module
- 7
In1
+ Inputs
In2 8
electrically
- 9 In2
isolated
In3 + 10 from each
- 11 In3 other
In4 + 12
- 13 In4
Figure 14: Bussed Wiring for Common Wetting Voltage of Digital Inputs
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Wiring for Independent and Isolated Analog Inputs
In the DCIO, a shield point is provided between every pair of analog points in order to simplify wiring. All
shield points are tied to chassis ground. Thus, they are not specifically designated for one set of points.
For example, point 40 is the shield ground point for AI1 and AI2, and is tied internally to the DCIO chassis
ground.
Figure 15: DCIO Analog Input Wiring
The DDIO/DCIO inputs are polarity sensitive. Internally, the inputs are electrically
isolated from each other.
When using shielded wire, connect the shield to earth ground ONLY on one end of
the cable. Connecting the shield to earth ground at both ends will cause a ground
loop that can cause incorrect readings and equipment malfunction.
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X. Output Wiring
The outputs are soldered as Normally Open (NO). The numbering shown in the following figure is based
on the DDIO -110 Model. Depending on the specific DDIO/DCIO Model, this numbering may be different.
Circuit Diagram – SER

Model
Connections for independent inputs DDIO/DCIO
V 38 Module
Out1 Out1
Load 39
In1
V 40
Out2 41 Out2
Load
Figure 16: Output Wiring
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XI. Ethernet Port
The Orion DDIO/DCIO Module provides an Ethernet port for
 Advanced configuration, diagnostics and maintenance
 DNP3 over TCP/IP, including event retrieval
 Setting module time with Network Time Protocol or DNP3 (see Setting Time on the Orion
DDIO/DCIO Module for an overview of setting time in the Orion DDIO/DCIO)
The port is Base 10/100T on an RJ45 connector (see Figure 5). The IP address can be set by a web
browser, the serial diagnostic port, or by the DIP switches (in Simple Mode).
Supported Ethernet Protocols

The Orion DDIO/DCIO Module supports the following protocols.
Protocol Purpose
DNP3 Slave Report input status to a master, and operate control
commands as received from the master.
NTP Client Receive time through Network Time Protocol.
Telnet and SSH On-line maintenance operation.
HTTP and HTTPS Browser-based configuration.
Table 3: Supported Ethernet Protocols
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XII. Serial Diagnostic Port
The Orion DDIO/DCIO Module provides a serial port for diagnostics. This port is a DB9 female port with
DTE pinout. It is labeled Port 1.
Port Parameter Value

Pinout DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) (see Table 5)
Baud Rate 19,200 (fixed)
Parity Bits None (fixed)
Data Bits 8 (fixed)
Stops Bits 1 (fixed)
Default Login Name root (case sensitive)
Default Password novatech (case sensitive)
Table 4: Diagnostic Port Parameters
DB9 Female Definition

2 Rx (Receive)
3 Tx (Transmit)
5 Gnd (Ground)
Table 5: Diagnostic Port Pinout
The following figure shows the pinout for a DB9 Female port. The pinout for all DDIO/DCIO DB9 ports
with RS-232 is identical.
Pin 5 Pin 9 Pin 6 Pin 1
Figure 17: DB9 Female Pinout (RS-232)
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NovaTech Configuration Director (NCD), or any other terminal communications program, can be used to
connect to Port 1. This connection from the PC to the DDIO/DCIO requires a user login and password.
The default login is root, and the default password is novatech (see Table 4). Additional
logins/passwords can be added in the User Menu (see Figure 50) of the DDIO/DCIO webpage.
Once connected, the following menu will be displayed.
Figure 18: Diagnostic Port – Main Menu
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File Menu
The File Menu allows the Orion DDIO/DCIO’s configuration file ntser.ncd to be transferred to and
from the Orion DDIO/DCIO when using a terminal program that supports Z-modem transfers, such as
NCD. This feature is useful when multiple Orion DDIO/DCIO Modules are to be configured. In this case,
the configuration file can be modified with a text editor or script on a PC, and then downloaded to multiple
Orion DDIO/DCIO units one by one.
Figure 19: Diagnostic Port – File Menu
Note: If using a serial port for file transfers, it is advisable to change the transfer packet size to
avoid limiting network traffic.
The file transfer packet size can be changed in NCD. In the main NCD menu, click Communications
and select Online Connections (20).
Figure 20: NCD Comm Menu
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Highlight the desired connection (DDIO) and click Edit Connection .
Figure 21: NCD Manage Connections
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Select the 128 Bytes option under the File Transfer Packet Size menu. Then click OK .
Figure 22: NCD Connection Information
The packet size will be reduced and the file transfer will require fewer network resources to complete the
transfer. If a larger packet size is desired, select the 1024 Bytes option under the File Transfer
Packet Size menu.
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Data Menu
The Data Menu allows monitoring of all input and output points on the Orion DDIO/DCIO. In addition, the
input and output points can also be forced to specific values from this menu without corresponding field
input or master output commands. This feature is useful for commissioning and troubleshooting. Since
each point can be mapped to two ports (Ethernet port and serial port), for example normally open for one
port and normally closed for the other port as dictated by the application, each point can be viewed “as
seen” by the respective port (Ethernet or serial). In addition, internal diagnostic information points are
displayed as well (Figure 24). Any of the points displayed can be polled by a DNP3 Master using the
corresponding point number.
Figure 23: Diagnostic Port – Data Menu
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By selecting the View Input Values or View Output, the following screens are displayed. Data is displayed
by port, which must be entered before the data screens are displayed.
Figure 24: Diagnostic Port – Viewing Input Values
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Figure 25: Diagnostic Port – Viewing Output Values
The screens can be customized as follows depending on what data points are to be examined.
The Column Editor specifies what columns to display (e.g. Point Name, Point Type, Point’s DNP
Address, Change Counter, etc.). The maximum number of displayable columns is four.
The Sort Editor specifies the order in which the points are displayed (e.g. by alphabetical, by point
address, by point value, etc.). In addition, the points’ values can be displayed in Decimal, Hexadecimal, or
Octal.
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View Communications
This option allows the live monitoring of both serial and Ethernet communication with the respective
DNP3 Masters. This is useful to verify both connectivity and actual commands and data values being
exchanged between the master(s) and the Orion DDIO/DCIO. If, while viewing live communications
(Figure 26), the letter “c” (lowercase) is pressed, additional information can be selected to be displayed,
such as time of the poll/response.
Figure 26: Diagnostic Port – View Communication
Device Statistics
This option is not supported in the Orion DDIO/DCIO.
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System Menu
This option allows the manual setting of the Orion DDIO/DCIO clock as well as various system
information to be retrieved if it is required by NovaTech technical support. This menu also allows remote
soft reset of the Orion DDIO/DCIO.
Disconnect
This option disconnects the current session. If re-connecting to the Orion DDIO/DCIO, the Orion
DDIO/DCIO login and password must be re-entered. The default login is root, and the default password
is novatech. Additional logins/passwords can be added in User Menu (see also Figure 50).
Network Menu
This menu sets the Orion DDIO/DCIO’s IP address. It is an alternate way of setting the IP address, in
addition to setting the IP address by way of a web browser (Figure 45). Setting the IP address by way of a
web browser first requires a network setup that allows connecting to the Orion DDIO/DCIO’s default
address of 192.168.1.1 before changing it to the desired IP address. Depending on the available PC and
network at the time of the Orion DDIO/DCIO configuration, it may be more practical to set up the IP
address by way of the diagnostics port.
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Figure 27: Network Menu – View/Change Network Configuration
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XIII. Optional Serial Communication Cards for DDIO/DCIO
The Orion DDIO/DCIO has one communication slot which can be set up with one of the following
communication cards:
 RS-232 Serial Card (Standard/Type –A and Isolated/Type –E Version)
 Isolated RS-422/RS-485 Card (Type –B)
 RS-485 Card with IRIG-B (Type –G)
 ST Fiber Card (Type –C)
 V-Pin Fiber Card with IRIG-B (Type –J)
The communication slot may remain empty which is available as option –N. In this case, Ethernet is the
only communications link.
RS-232 Serial Card (Standard/Type –A and Isolated/Type –E Version)

RS-232 communications cards are available in a standard version (-A) and in an isolated version (-E). All
relevant connectors and jumpers are identical between both cards. The RS-232 communication cards
allow a point-to-point serial RS-232 connection with a DNP3 Master. If the Orion DDIO/DCIO is connected
to an Orion through the RS-232 card, the Orion DDIO/DCIO’s clock can also be set to the IRIG-B time
through pins 4 and 6 (see Table 6) as distributed by the Orion. Depending on the application, the Orion
can distribute its own local time within the installation (such as multiple Orion and connected IEDs as well
as multiple Orion DDIO/DCIO units) to synchronize the various components of the installation in relation
to each other. If absolute time is needed, the time-distributing Orion in turn must be connected to a
satellite receiver.
The default communication parameters are 9600N81, and the DNP3 address is 1 (i.e. the master must
use address 1 in the command to the Orion DDIO/DCIO for this Orion DDIO/DCIO to respond to it). The
parameters can be changed as needed. If operating in Simple Mode, this is done by setting the DIP
switches. In Advanced Mode, the parameters are set through a web browser.
Figure 28: Standard RS-232 Communication Card (-A) with IRIG-B
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Figure 29: Isolated RS-232 Communication Card (-E) with IRIG-B
The following figure and table show the pinout for a DB9 Female port. It is identical for all Orion
DDIO/DCIO DB9 ports with RS-232.
DB9 Female Signal Definition

1 n/a Unused
2 RXD Receive Data
3 TXD Transmit Data
4 IRIG-B TTL Time Signal
5 GND Signal Ground
6 GND Signal Ground for IRIG-B
7 RTS Request to Send
8 CTS Clear to Send
9 RI Ring Indicator
Table 6: RS-232 Card Pinout
Pin 5 Pin 9 Pin 6 Pin 1
Figure 30: DB9 Female Pinout (RS-232)
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JP3 is the only jumper to be set on the RS-232 card. The factory default is IRIG-B Disabled. If changed to
IRIG-B Enabled, the Orion DDIO/DCIO can receive IRIG-B time or 1PPS time through pins 4 and 6 (see
Table 6).
Note: When the JP3 jumpers are changed, they change pins as well as direction (parallel to
circuit board vs. perpendicular to circuit board).
The other jumpers must be left at the factory default settings as shown below.
Figure 31: Standard RS-232 Mode (Default)
Jumper Setting for Position

JP3 No IRIG-B (default) 2-4
1-3
IRIG-B Enabled 4-6
3-5
JP2 Non-optional setting 1-2
H1 Non-optional setting 2-3
Table 7: RS-232 Card Jumper Settings
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Isolated RS-422/RS-485 Card1 (Type –B)
The RS-485/422 card provides two-wire and four-wire connectivity using twisted pairs.
Figure 32: Isolated RS-422/RS-485 Serial Board (-B)
The RS-422/485 signals are brought out on a Phoenix screw terminal. The RS-422/485 board can be
jumpered for three different modes.
 2-wire (default setting)
 4-wire full-duplex
 4-wire half-duplex
The following figure shows the pinout for the 5-pin Phoenix connector.
Diagnostics Port Pin 5 Pin 1
Figure 33: RS-422/485 Pinout
1
For additional RS-422/485 setup information, see also NovaTech’s RS-422/485 Communication Setup
Technical Note.
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The communication mode is set up by jumpers JP4 and JP5 as shown in the following table.
Communication Jumper Position Position on Card

2-wire RS-485 JP4 2-3
(default setting) JP5 1-3
2-4
4-wire full-duplex RS-422 JP4 1-2

JP5 3-5
4-6
4-wire half-duplex RS-422 JP4 2-3
Table 8: RS-422/485 Selection Jumpers
The following tables describe the pinout of the card connector for each of the communication modes.
Phoenix Signal
1 (Top) Tx/Rx-
2 Tx/Rx+
5 (Bottom) Ground
Table 9: Pinout for RS-485 Communication
Phoenix Signal Definition

1 (Top) Tx-/Tx(A) Transmit Data
2 Tx+/Tx(B) Transmit Data
3 Rx-/Rx(A) Receive Data
4 Rx+/Rx(B) Receive Data
5 (Bottom) GND Signal Ground
Table 10: Pinout for RS-422 Communication
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Jumpers JP6 and JP3 enable the termination resistor for the Receive line and the Transmit line,
respectively. The default setting is Termination Resistor Disabled/Off. The termination resistor is 120
Ohm.
RS-485/422 120 Ohm Jumper Position Position on Card

Termination Resistor
Disabled (default setting) JP3 1-2
JP6 1-2
Enabled JP3 2-3
Table 11: Termination Resistor Jumper Settings
This module provides 200mV biasing voltage internally.
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RS-485 Card with IRIG-B (Type –G)2
The RS-485 card provides RS-485 2-wire connectivity on a twisted pair. If used with an Orion, it also
enables IRIG-B time synchronization through a second twisted pair. Thus, a single cable between the
Orion and the Orion DDIO/DCIO suffices for both data communication and time synchronization. The
Orion is the IRIG-B Master, and the Orion DDIO/DCIO is the IRIG-B Slave. Depending on the application,
the Orion can distribute its own local time within the installation to synchronize the various components
(multiple Orion and connected IEDs as well as multiple Orion DDIO/DCIO units) of the installation in
relation to each other. Alternatively, if absolute time is needed, the Master Orion in turn must be
connected to a satellite receiver.
Note: With the type –G RS-485 card IRIG-B is transmitted on RS-485 level to allow
synchronization between Orion and Orion DDIO/DCIO without taking up additional
hardware slots. However, since this card uses RS-485 and not TTL transmission levels for
IRIG-B, the IRIG-B signal is not compatible with IRIG-B ports of other manufacturers.
Figure 34: RS-485 Card with IRIG-B
Jumper Setting for Position

H1 IRIG-B Disabled 1-2
IRIG-B Enabled (default) 2-3
Table 12: RS-485 Card IRIG-B Jumper Settings
2
For additional RS-485 setup information, see also NovaTech’s Tech Note RS-485/422 Communication
Setup.
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Jumpers JP1 and JP4 at the top of the card (Figure 35) enable the termination resistor (120 Ohm) for the
Data line and for the IRIG-B line, respectively. The jumper settings are shown in Table 13.
Figure 35: 120 Ohm Termination Resistor Jumpers
Jumper Purpose 120 Ohm Termination 120 Ohm Termination

Resistor Disabled Resistor Enabled
JP1 Data 1-2 2-3
JP4 IRIG-B 1-2 2-3
Table 13: 120 Ohm Termination Resistor Jumpers
This module provides 200mV biasing voltage internally.
The RS-485 and IRIG-B signals are brought out on JP2 which is a Phoenix screw terminal with pinout as
shown in the following table.
Phoenix Signal Definition

1 (Top) TX/RX- Transmit/receive for data
2 TX/RX+ Transmit/receive for data
3 GND Signal ground for data
4 TX/RX- Transmit/receive for IRIG-B
5 TX/RX+ Transmit/receive for IRIG-B
6 (Bottom) GND Signal ground for IRIG-B
Table 14: RS-485 Card Pinout
The following figure shows the pinout for the 6-pin Phoenix connector.
Diagnostics Port Pin 6 Pin 1
Figure 36: RS-485 with IRIG-B Pinout
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ST Fiber Card (Type –C)
The ST Fiber card can be set up for multi-drop communications and point-to-point communications. The
default jumper setting is Off (point-to-point communications).
This card supports 800-850nm wavelengths using multimode fiber. The transmit power and receiver
sensitivity depend on the installed fiber as shown in the following table.
Fiber Transmit Power Receiver Sensitivity

62.5/125µm -20.0dBm to -14.0dBm -24dBm to -10dBm
200µm -7.1dBm to -3.7dBm -24dBm to -10dBm
Table 15: ST Fiber Transmit Power and Receiver Sensitivity
Figure 37: ST Fiber Card
Depending on the configuration of the fiber that the Orion DDIO/DCIO is connected to, the Echo jumper
has to be set as follows (Table 16).
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Jumper Communication Position Echo Position on Card
Mode
JP2 Point-to-point 1-2 Off
communication (default)
Multi-drop ring 2-3 On

configuration
Table 16: ST Fiber Card Echo Jumper Settings
In a multidrop/ring configuration, the Orion DDIO/DCIOs are connected as follows.
Tx
Rx
Fiber optic port Tx Fiber optic ports

on Orion RTU Tx
on three Orion
Rx Rx DDIO/DCIO
modules
Tx
Rx
Figure 38: ST Fiber Ring Configuration
The following figure shows the connections for the ST Fiber card.
Diagnostics Port Receiver Transmitter
Figure 39: ST Fiber Card Connections
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V-Pin Fiber Card with IRIG-B (Type –J)
The V-Pin Fiber with IRIG-B card offers fiber communication in multi-drop and point-to-point/star
configurations. The default jumper setting is for point-to-point communications. This card supports 660nm
wavelengths using HCS fiber. For 200m fiber, transmit power is –17.3Bm to –7.2dBm, and receiver
sensitivity is –39dBm to –13.3dBm.
Figure 40: V-Pin Fiber Card
Depending on the configuration of the fiber that the Orion DDIO/DCIO is connected to, the Echo jumper
has to be set as shown in the following table.
Jumper Setting for Echo Position

JP1 Point-to-Point/Star Off 1-2
Configuration (default)
Multidrop/Ring On 2-3
Configuration
Table 17: V-Pin Fiber Card Echo Jumper Settings
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In a point-to-point configuration, an Orion DDIO/DCIO is connected to the Orion as shown in the following
figure. The black connections indicate data fiber, and the green connections indicate IRIG-B fiber. Note
that the IRIG-B fiber is connected only to an IRIG-B Transmit Port on the Orion, but not to a Receive Port,
since the Orion is the IRIG-B source.
Orion
DDIO/DCIO Module
Tx Data (Top) Double-decker fiber
ports on Orion
Rx
Rx Data DDIO/DCIO module
Tx IRIG-B (Bottom) Tx Top/Green = IRIG-B

Bottom/Black = Data
Figure 41: V-Pin Fiber Point-to-Point Configuration
In a multidrop/ring configuration, the Orion DDIO/DCIO units are connected as follows. The black
connections indicate data fiber, and the green connections indicate IRIG-B fiber. Note that the IRIG-B
fiber is connected only to an IRIG-B Transmit Port on the Orion, but not to a Receive Port, since the Orion
is the IRIG-B source.
DDIO/DCIO Modules
Orion Rx
Tx
Tx Data (Top)
Rx Data
Double-decker fiber
Rx ports on Orion
Tx IRIG-B (Bottom) DDIO/DCIO modules
Tx Top = IRIG-B
Bottom = Data
Rx
Tx
Figure 42: V-Pin Fiber Ring Configuration
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The following figure shows the connections for the V-Pin Fiber card. Note that if connecting to another
Orion DDIO/DCIO, this Orion DDIO/DCIO also requires the option –J V-Pin Fiber card. However, for the
connection to the Orion, a –H V-Pin Fiber card is required in the Orion. The –H V-Pin Fiber card has an
IRIG-B transmit port, but no IRIG-B receive port.
Data Rx IRIG-B Rx IRIG-B Tx Data Tx
Figure 43: V-Pin Fiber Card Connectors
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XIV. Orion DDIO/DCIO Configuration
The Orion DDIO/DCIO can be configured in one of several ways, depending on the type and number of
parameters that need to be configured. A DIP switch allows selection of Simple Mode versus Advanced
Mode.
In Simple Mode, all operating parameters of the Orion DDIO/DCIO are set by the DIP switches accessible
on the outside of the Orion DDIO/DCIO enclosure.
In Advanced Mode, all operating parameters of the Orion DDIO/DCIO are set using the DDIO/DCIO
webpage. See the DDIO/DCIO Webpage chapter for more information on accessing and navigating the
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DDIO/DCIO webpage.
Note: For both Simple Mode and Advanced Mode, the firewall rules must be first defined as
described in chapter Firewall. Then the DIP switch S2-5 must be switched to the Up
position and the DDIO/DCIO must be rebooted in order for the new firewall rules to take
effect.
The Orion DDIO/DCIO mode is selected by DIP switch 8 on switch bank S2. In the Down/Off position, the
Orion DDIO/DCIO will operate in Simple Mode. In Up/On position, the Orion DDIO/DCIO will operate in
Advanced Mode. In order to switch between modes, first set the DIP switch to the new position, and then
press the reset button to the left of S1 or power-cycle the Orion DDIO/DCIO. The current mode is
indicated by the Mode LED on the front panel of the Orion DDIO/DCIO (see Figure 9).
Note: Where applicable, default settings are shown italicized.
Switch Bank S2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Mode of Operation
Advanced Mode Up
Simple Mode Down
Table 18: DIP Switch Setting Simple Mode/Advanced Mode
Switch Port 1 for Port 2 for serial communication to

Bank Ethernet Maintenance DNP3 Master (optional RS-232,
S1 S2 Port (RS-232) RS-485 or fiber optic)
120 VAC
120 VAC
Figure 44: DDIO/DCIO Port and Switch Locations
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Orion DDIO/DCIO Factory Default Set by DIP Switch Set by Web Browser
Configuration Parameters (Simple Mode) (Advanced Mode)
Port 1 (Maintenance Port)
Baud Rate 19,200
Parity Bit None These parameters are fixed to the values shown
Data Bits 8 and cannot be changed.
Stop Bits 1
Optional Port 2 (RS-232, RS-485/422, or Fiber)
Baud Rate 9,600 Yes Yes
Parity Bit None No Yes
Data Bits 8 No Yes
Stop Bits 1 No Yes
Warmup/Warmdown 30ms/5ms On/off only Yes
Ethernet Port
IP Address 192.168.1.1 Last octet set by DIP Yes
switch S1
TCP Port 20000 No No
Internet Security
Firewall Disabled Yes Yes
DNP Protocol
DNP Address 1 Yes Yes
Data Link Confirm No Yes Yes
Unsolicited No No Yes
Orion DDIO/DCIO Yes No Yes
requests time
Inputs reported as Binary Events with Time No Yes
Outputs controlled as Trip/Close Pairs No Yes
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Event Buffer Size 2000 No No
Login Credentials
Orion DDIO/DCIO Login root (case-sensitive) No Yes
Password novatech (case- No Yes
sensitive)
SER Parameters
Filter Time 0ms No Yes
Debounce Filter 0ms No Yes
Chattering Contact Filter 1000 in 60-second No Yes
period
Table 19: DDIO/DCIO Default Settings and Configuration Options
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The Event Buffer is maintained in RAM, and not in flash memory. A power cycle will clear out all events
in the Event Buffer.
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Simple Mode
Simple Mode is selected by putting switch 8 of bank S2 into the Down position. The factory default
settings are shown italicized.
Switch Bank S2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Mode of Operation
Simple Mode Down
Watchdog
Watchdog enabled Down
Watchdog disabled Up
Internet Security
Firewall disabled Down
Firewall enabled Up
Port 2 Communication (see also Table 21)

Direct Down
Multidrop/Modem Up
DNP3 (see also Table 21)

Datalink Confirm Off Down
Datalink Confirm On Up
Port 2 Baud Rate

9600 Down Down
19200 Up Down
38400 Down Up
57600 Up Up
Table 20: Switch Bank S2 Simple Mode Settings
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The following table (Table 21) explains the DIP switch settings for S2 as described in Table 20.
Switch Functionality
Watchdog For normal operation, the watchdog should be enabled. For
firmware reinstallation, the watchdog must be disabled.
Firewall Before the firewall is enabled, it must be set up with firewall
rules as described in chapter Firewall.
Datalink Confirm If Datalink Confirm is set to On, the master must send a
Datalink Confirm to the Orion DDIO/DCIO for every message
received from the Orion DDIO/DCIO. Datalink Confirms are
used by some masters for flow control. However, unless they
are required by the application, it is recommended not to use
them as they take up additional bandwidth.
Multidrop/Modem If DIP switch 4 on bank S2 is set to Direct, the Orion
Direct DDIO/DCIO does not use warmup/warmdown (i.e. Request to
Send) when sending a reply. However, when the Orion
DDIO/DCIO is connected to a modem or a multidrop network, it
may be necessary to use warmup/warmdown. If the DIP switch
is set to Multidrop/Modem, the Orion DDIO/DCIO uses a
warmup time of 25ms and a warmdown time of 5ms. Consult
the modem or network technical documentation for specific
warmup/warmdown requirements.
Table 21: Switch Bank S2 Simple Mode Setting Details
Switch Bank S1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DDIO Address
0 Down Down Down Down Down Down Down Down
1 Up Down Down Down Down Down Down Down
2 Down Up Down Down Down Down Down Down
3 Up Up Down Down Down Down Down Down
…
254 Down Up Up Up Up Up Up Up
255 Up Up Up Up Up Up Up Up
Table 22: Switch Bank S1 Simple Mode Settings
DIP switch bank S1 sets the following addresses of the Orion DDIO/DCIO to the same value:
 DNP device address used for serial DNP and DNP over TCP.
 Last octet of Orion DDIO/DCIO’s IP address, i.e. 192.168.1.n where n is set by S1 as shown above.
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Advanced Mode
Advanced Mode is selected by putting switch 8 of bank S2 into the Up position. The Orion DDIO/DCIO
unit is shipped in Advanced mode by default.
Switch Bank S2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Mode of Operation
Advanced Mode Up
Watchdog
Watchdog enabled Down
Watchdog disabled Up
Internet Security
Firewall disabled Down
Firewall enabled Up
Table 23: Switch Bank S2 Advanced Mode Settings
Switch Functionality
Watchdog For normal operation, the watchdog should be enabled. For
firmware reinstallation, the watchdog must be disabled.
Firewall Before the firewall is enabled, it must be set up with firewall
rules as described in chapter Firewall.
Table 24: Switch Bank S2 Advanced Mode Setting Details
All Orion DDIO/DCIO parameters in Advanced Mode have the initial default settings shown in Table 19.
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XV. DDIO/DCIO Webpage
When the Orion DDIO/DCIO is in Advanced Mode, it is configured through a web browser with the
parameters as discussed in Advanced Mode. All entered parameters are saved in a configuration file on
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the Orion DDIO/DCIO’s flash drive. After the configuration has been completed, the file can be transferred
to a PC for backup purposes by way of the serial diagnostic port. This file – or a modified version thereof
– can also be loaded into other Orion DDIO/DCIO units for quick configuration of multiple Orion
DDIO/DCIOs. The chapter File Menu fully discusses the diagnostic port, and the specific steps required
for this operation.
For initial configuration, open a web browser and point it to 192.168.1.1. If multiple Orion DDIO/DCIO
units are configured on a 192.168.1.x network, make sure they are connected to the network one at a
time. Then change the IP address to an address other than the default address before connecting the
next unit. The configuring PC must also be set to an address on the same network as the Orion
DDIO/DCIO default network, i.e. 192.168.1.n (where n is a number between 2 and 254).
If the PC is being connected straight to the Orion DDIO/DCIO (without a hub or a switch), use a crossover
Ethernet cable for the PC to be able to talk to the Orion DDIO/DCIO.
Alternatively, use the Network Menu of the diagnostic port to set the IP address and then reboot the Orion
DDIO/DCIO.
If connecting to a previously configured Orion DDIO/DCIO and the current IP address is unknown, either
use S1 and S2 to set the DDIO/DCIO to simple mode and an IP address in the range of 192.168.1.n, or
determine the current IP address by connecting to the Network Menu on port 1.
Figure 45: Point Web Browser to Orion DDIO/DCIO
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The following pages describe all screens and options of the Orion DDIO/DCIO webpage.
The Orion DDIO/DCIO’s webpage has been tested with Internet Explorer 6.0 and 7.0, and Firefox.
First, the Orion DDIO/DCIO prompts for a User Name and Password (Figure 46). Initially, the user name
is root and password is novatech (case-sensitive). However, additional users can be added later and
the default user credentials be changed.
It is the responsibility of the installer and/or operator to change the default login
credentials as described in this manual in order to maintain security.
Figure 46: DDIO/DCIO Web Login
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Once logged in, the following webpage will be displayed. The pages associated with each of the tabs
across the top are described in the remainder of this chapter.
Figure 47: DDIO Webpage
Figure 48: DCIO Webpage
Heading Description
User Set up user accounts with passwords and permissions.
System Set time zone and transfer configuration file to and from Orion
DDIO/DCIO.
Networking Set IP address, SNTP settings, and other network parameters.
DNP Set DNP parameters for serial DNP and DNP over TCP.
I/O Set input filters and select output types (trip/close, etc.).
Network Stats Receive and transmit network statistics.
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Heading Description
System Info DIP switch settings, Media Access Control (MAC) address
I/O Diag. Status of input and output points
Firewall Firewall and security settings
Table 25: DDIO Webpage Sections
If any changes are made that require a reboot of the Orion DDIO/DCIO, the following bar will be displayed
across the web page.
Figure 49: DDIO/DCIO Reboot
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User Menu
The User menu allows the addition of users (Add User) and the editing of users (Edit Users).
Figure 50: DDIO/DCIO User Menu
To add a new user, fill out the username and the password, the login type, and the functions the new user
will be enabled to perform as follows (Table 26). For Menu Login, the menu shown in Serial Diagnostic
X
Port will be enabled. Text Login provides a command line interface for advanced setup and
troubleshooting. Documentation for this setting will be provided as needed.
In addition, each user can be included in Groups as described below.
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Do not attempt to delete the user root, as this is the administrator account. However,
the password for this account must be changed for security reasons.
Function Description
telnet Allows access to the Orion DDIO/DCIO using Telnet.
ssh Allows access to the Orion DDIO/DCIO using secure shell (secure Telnet).
http Allows access to the Orion DDIO/DCIO using HTTP and a web browser.
https Allows access to the Orion DDIO/DCIO using secure HTTP and a web
browser.
configured Allows the Orion DDIO/DCIO’s configuration file to be transferred from the
Orion DDIO/DCIO to a PC, for example for backup purposes, or for using the
same configuration file as a base for configuring multiple other Orion
DDIO/DCIOs (see also configwrite and File Menu). X
configwrite Allows an Orion DDIO/DCIO configuration file to be transferred from a PC to

the Orion DDIO/DCIO (see also File Menu).
forceinput Allows forced inputs in the Orion DDIO/DCIO through the diagnostic port for
debugging purposes (see Data Menu). This way, the DNP Master will see the
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forced values, as opposed to the actual inputs from the field.

forceoutput Allows forced field outputs connected to the Orion DDIO/DCIO through the
diagnostic port for debugging purposes (see Data Menu). X
Table 26: User Account Permissions
If needed, Edit Users allows changing of the password and user permissions as well as the deletion of
a user account.
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System Menu
The correct time zone can be set under Settings. By default, the Orion DDIO/DCIO operates with UTC
time. The IRIG Time Zone can also be set to Local.
File Transfer allows the Orion DDIO/DCIO’s configuration file to be transferred to and from the Orion
DDIO/DCIO. When transferring from the Orion DDIO/DCIO to a PC ( I/O->PC File Transfer ), the
default file name is ntser.ncd. However, any file name can be designated to save the file on the PC.
When transferring a configuration file from the PC to the Orion DDIO/DCIO ( PC->I/O File Transfer ),
the name of the transferred file must be ntser.ncd, since the Orion DDIO/DCIO uses ntser.ncd –
regardless of its content – as its configuration file (see also the section on the File Menu of the diagnostic
port).
Reset to Factory Defaults forces the entire Orion DDIO/DCIO configuration to revert back to the
default factory settings.
Figure 51: DDIO/DCIO System Menu
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Networking Menu
IPv4 sets the all the IP parameters of the Orion DDIO/DCIO. For specific addressing requirements,
contact the appropriate IT personnel or networking department.
NTP allows entering one or more SNTP servers from which the Orion DDIO/DCIO will then obtain the
current time using SNTP.
Note that if any settings on this page are changed, Save Settings must be clicked, followed by a
reboot (or power-cycle) of the Orion DDIO/DCIO, in order for the changes to take effect.
Figure 52: DDIO/DCIO Networking Menu
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DNP Menu
In the DNP menu, all parameters for serial DNP communication as well as DNP over TCP communication
can be set. For the DCIO model, there is an additional section for Analog Scaling under both the Serial
DNP Settings and DNP TCP Settings.
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Figure 53: DDIO DNP Menu
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Figure 54: DCIO DNP Menu
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Note that if any settings on this page are changed, the Save Settings button at the bottom of the
menu must be clicked, followed by a reboot (or power-cycle) of the Orion DDIO/DCIO, in order for the
changes to take effect.
Serial DNP Settings
The serial DNP settings apply to the optional port 2, regardless of type of card installed (RS-232, RS-485,
or fiber).
Parameter Description
Baud Baud rate (1,200 to 115,200)
Parity None, odd, even
Stop Bits 1 or 2
Warmup/Warmdown For any type of modem communication or multi-drop communication, a
warmup/warmdown is required by the sending device to enable proper
transmission of the message. Consult the modem or network media
documentation to determine specific warmup/warmdown requirements.
Module Address When the DNP Master uses this address in a DNP message, this Orion
DDIO/DCIO module will respond. Note that on a multi-dropped network, i.e.
one master polling multiple DNP devices, each DNP device must have its
unique Module Address. Otherwise, multiple devices will respond to the same
master command.
Event Buffer Sets the number of events that can be stored in the Orion DDIO/DCIO. If the
DNP Master does not poll the Orion DDIO/DCIO events, the oldest events will
be discarded when this number of events is reached.
Datalink Confirm Specifies whether the Orion DDIO/DCIO will set the Datalink Confirm bit
and expect a Datalink Confirm message from the master for every reply
it sends to the master. Datalink Confirm creates additional overhead and
should not be used unless the master requires Datalink Confirm
messages to provide “flow control”. By default, Datalink Confirm is
disabled.
Default Analog A DNP3 RTU can be set up to return analog input points in different formats
Variation (variations), such as analogs being returned to the DNP3 Master as 32 bit, 16
bit or floating point values. See Appendix B – DNP3 Default Variations for
further information.
Default Counter A DNP3 RTU can be set up to return counter input points in different formats
Variation (variations), such as counters being returned to the DNP3 Master as 32 bit or
16 bit points. See Appendix B – DNP3 Default Variations for further
information.
Time Zone Either UTC or Local time zones may be selected.
Request Time If checked, the Orion DDIO/DCIO will request time synchronization
commands from the master by setting the Time Request flag in the header of
messages that the Orion DDIO/DCIO sends to the master (i.e. replies to
master commands). Do not check this option if IRIG-B or SNTP is being used
to time sync the Orion DDIO/DCIO.
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Unsolicited If checked, the Orion DDIO/DCIO will initiate unsolicited updates for the
Responses Class specific class when data changes related to that class occur.
1/2/3
Destination If any Unsolicited Response Class is checked, the address of the master to
Address send the unsolicited response must be entered here.
Application If any Unsolicited Response Class is checked, the master is supposed to
Confirm Timeout acknowledge unsolicited messages within the time specified in this field. If the
Orion DDIO/DCIO does not receive the acknowledgement within this window,
Retries it will retransmit the unsolicited message. This process is repeated as often
as specified in the Retries field.
Analog Scaling The deadband, minimum value, and maximum value for each analog input
(DCIO only) point are set here.
Counter Settings This setting will determine the specific class in which poll counters will be
Class placed. A setting of 0 will turn counter events off.
Counter Settings If class 1, 2, or 3 is set for counter events, the deadband setting will
Deadband determine which amount the counter must change between polls in order for
a counter event to be created.
Table 27: Advanced Mode Serial DNP Settings
DNP TCP Settings
The DNP TCP settings apply to TCP communications through the Ethernet port.
Module Address When the DNP Master uses this address in a DNP message, this Orion
DDIO/DCIO module will respond. Note that since each Orion DDIO/DCIO on
an Ethernet network must have a unique IP address, this address may be left
at the default value 1, or changed as needed.
Event Buffer Sets the number of events that can be stored in the Orion DDIO/DCIO. If the
DNP Master does not poll the Orion DDIO/DCIO events, the oldest events will
be discarded when this number of events is reached.
Default Analog A DNP3 RTU can be set up to return analog input points in different formats
Variation (variations), such as analogs being returned to the DNP3 Master as 32 bit, 16
bit or floating point values. See Appendix B – DNP3 Default Variations for
further information.
Default Counter A DNP3 RTU can be set up to return counter input points in different formats
Variation (variations), such as counters being returned to the DNP3 Master as 32 bit or
16 bit points. See Appendix B – DNP3 Default Variations for further
information.
Time Zone Either UTC or Local time zones may be selected.
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Request Time If checked, the Orion DDIO/DCIO will request time synchronization
commands from the master by setting the Time Request flag in the header of
messages that the Orion DDIO/DCIO sends to the master (i.e. replies to
master commands). Do not check this option if IRIG-B or SNTP is being used
to time sync the Orion DDIO/DCIO.
Unsolicited If checked, the Orion DDIO/DCIO will initiate unsolicited updates for the
Responses Class specific class when data changes related to that class occur.
1/2/3
Destination If any Unsolicited Response Class is checked, the address of the master to
Address send the unsolicited response must be entered here.
Application If any Unsolicited Response Class is checked, the master is supposed to
Confirm Timeout acknowledge unsolicited messages within the time specified in this field. If the
DDIO/DCIO does not receive the acknowledgement within this window, it will
Retries retransmit the unsolicited message. This process repeated as often as
specified in the Retries field.
Analog Scaling The deadband, minimum value, and maximum value for each analog input
(DCIO only) point are set here.
Counter Settings This setting will determine the specific class in which poll counters will be
Class placed. A setting of 0 will turn counter events off.
Counter Settings If class 1, 2, or 3 is set for counter events, the deadband setting will
Deadband determine which amount the counter must change between polls in order for
a counter event to be created.
Table 28: Advanced Mode DNP TCP Settings
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I/O Menu
Input Properties
In the following webpage, filter time, debounce time, chatter count, and logging can be set for each
individual input point.
Figure 55: Input Properties
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Note that if any settings on this page are changed, Save Input Settings or Save Output Settings
must be clicked followed by a reboot (or power-cycle) of the Orion DDIO/DCIO in order for the changes to
take effect.
For each of the 8, 16, or 24 input points (Orion DDIO model –100, –110, or –111, or DCIO model -102
respectively), the Contact Filter Time, Debounce Filter Time, and Chatter Count can be set individually.
Contact Filter The digital input must remain in the new state for at least Contact Filter
Time Time for the new state to be recorded by the Orion DDIO/DCIO and passed
on to the DNP Master. The time recorded will be when the input state was
initially changed. If the input remains in the new state for less than Contact
Filter Time, no change of state and no event will be recorded. The
default setting for Contact Filter Time is 1ms. The Contact Filter
Time can be set to any value up to 65,535ms with one decimal point.
Example: 1.2ms or .4ms
Debounce Filter After the Contact Filter Time expires, all input state changes are
Time disregarded until the Debounce Filter Time has elapsed. Then the
digital input is monitored for changes again. The default setting for Debounce
Filter Time is 10ms. The Debounce Filter Time can be set to any
value up to 65,535ms.
Chatter Count If in any 60 second interval (sliding interval), more input state transitions
occur than are allowed as per Chatter Count, the point is put into the
chatter state, and a DNP3 chatter flag is reported back to the DNP3 Master
polling the Orion DDIO/DCIO. When the input stabilizes, and the chatter falls
below the configured Chatter Count for the current 60 second sliding
window, the point is again reported normally with its current state and events.
The default setting for Chatter Count is 20 state changes. The Chatter
Count can be set to any value up to 255.
Logging Enabled If this box is checked, any changes for this point will be written to the System
Info log as follows:
Aug 21 16:36:43 syslog: 0 08/21/2007 16:36:43.624969 - input 1 on
Aug 21 16:37:13 syslog: 1 08/21/2007 16:37:13.558466 - input 1 off
Table 29: Input Point Parameters
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In the following example, the Contact Filter Time is 20ms, and the Debounce Filter Time is 30ms.
T1: input changes to On, Contact Filter activated

T2: input changes to Off (10ms is shorter than Contact Filter Time, so no Event recorded)
T3: input changes to On, Contact Filter activated
T4: Contact Filter Time expires, event recorded with state On and timestamp T 3,
Debounce Filter activated
T5: Debounce Filter Time expires, input processing resumes
T6: input changes to Off, Contact Filter activated
T7: Contact Filter Time expires, event recorded with
state Off and timestamp T6, Debounce Filter activated
T8: input changes to On, but Debounce Filter active
T9: Debounce Filter Time expires, input processing resumes,
input detected as On, Contact Filter activated
T10: Contact Filter Time expires, event recorded with
state On and timestamp T8, Debounce Filter activated
T11: Debounce Filter Time expires, input
processing resumes
On
Off
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 (ms)
Figure 56: Input Processing with Contact Filter and Debounce Filter
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Output Properties
Each of the Orion DDIO/DCIO 8 or 16 output points (on models –110 and –100, respectively, or DCIO
model -102) can be assigned a DNP point type of TC (Trip/Close), Pulse, or Latch.
Figure 57: Output Properties
Note: Output override and feedback options are available in future firmware releases.
Output Type Description

Status Feedback 52a – follows the input status
Sense 52b – opposite/invert of the input status
Pulse A Pulse output is a single output with a single DNP3 address. When the
DNP3 Master sends a pulse command with On-duration, Off-duration, and
pulse count to that address, the Orion DDIO/DCIO will pulse the matching
output coil accordingly.
A Pulse point can be configured at any output point.
Latch A Latch output is a single output with a single DNP3 address. When the
DNP3 Master sends a latch command with either Open or Close, the Orion
DDIO/DCIO sets the matching output coil accordingly. The coil will then
remain in that state until another DNP3 command for the same address is
received, or the Orion DDIO/DCIO is repowered.
A Latch point can be configured at any output point.
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Output Type Description
TC (Trip/Close) A TC (Trip/Close) output consists of two physical outputs (Trip coil and Close
coil) which have a single DNP address. If the DNP Master sends a trip
command to that address, the Trip coil will be pulsed. If the DNP Master
sends a close command to that address, the Close coil will be pulsed. The
default setting is T/C for all outputs.
A Trip/Close point – taking up two physical output points – always starts at an
odd output point address, i.e. 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, and 15.
Note that even though two physical outputs (one for trip and one for close)
are assigned to a Trip/Close point, a single DNP address controls both output
points.
DNP Point Address The specific location for a given DNP3 point.
Logging Enabled If this box is checked, any changes for this point will be written to the System
Info log as follows:
Aug 21 16:36:43 syslog: 0 08/21/2007 16:36:43.624969 - output 1 on
Aug 21 16:37:13 syslog: 1 08/21/2007 16:37:13.558466 - output 1 off
Timer and Pulse When this output type is selected, the On Time, Off Time, and Pulses
Override values set below are used instead of values sent via DNP. When not
selected, the specified On Time, Off Time, and Pulses values will only be
used if the value sent via DNP is 0. Only applies to TC and pulse type
outputs.
On Time Number of milliseconds to pulse an output. Only applies to TC and Pulse type
outputs.
Off Time Number of milliseconds between output pulses. Only applies to Pulse type
outputs.
Pulses Number of output pulses to send. Only applies to Pulse type outputs. TC
outputs always send 1 pulse at a time.
Feedback Dropout Stops a TC pulse when the corresponding input goes to the specified state.
Enabled Only applies to TC type outputs. When checked, this option will stop a TC
pulse when the corresponding input feedback has changed to the selected
Status Feedback Sense.
Table 30: Output Point Types
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Network Statistics
The Network Stats page shows the port statistics for the Ethernet port. This information helps in
troubleshooting the Ethernet connection if needed.
Figure 58: Network Stats Tab
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System Info
The System Info page provides the following sections.
General
The Media Access Control (MAC) address of the Orion DDIO/DCIO’s Ethernet port may be required by a
company Network Administrator for network setup and maintenance.
DIP Switch Settings
This section displays the DNP settings of switch banks S1 (see Table 22) and S2 (see Table 20).
X X
Figure 59: System Info Tab (part 1)
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Memory Information, Version Information, Interrupt Status and System Log are
further down on the same webpage. The information displayed under these headings may be required by
NovaTech for technical support. If needed, this webpage can be saved to the PC’s hard drive by the web
browser using Save As. Then email the saved file to NovaTech.
Figure 60: System Info Tab (part 2)
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If Logging Enabled has been checked for individual points, point changes will be logged to System
Log. The System Log can be downloaded from the DDIO/DCIO by clicking on the download link
below the system log heading.
Figure 61: Point Logging Example for Input and Output Points
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I/O Diagnostics
I/O Diagnostics shows the current state, the communication flag, the change counter, and the date and
time of the last change for each input and output point, as well as internal points such as poll counters.
This information can be used during commissioning and troubleshooting.
Figure 62: DDIO I/O Diagnostics
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Figure 63: DCIO I/O Diagnostics
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Figure 64: DDIO Internal Points
Internal Point Description

Healthy This point is a 1 when the internal health of the DDIO is
@ SER I/O satisfactory. If the internal health of the DDIO is
unsatisfactory, the point will be 0.
Output Status @ SER I/O Binary output status point for each output point. The point
value is 1 when the output is active.
SER 24 Volts @ SER Internal Internal reporting of Orion DDIO power status. This point
corresponds to 24 Volt internal operations specifically within
the Orion DDIO.
SER 3A Volts @ SER Internal Internal reporting of Orion DDIO power status. This point
corresponds to 3A Volt internal operations specifically within
the Orion DDIO.
SER 3B Volts @ SER Internal Internal reporting of Orion DDIO power status. This point
corresponds to 3B Volt internal operations specifically within
the Orion DDIO.
SER 5 Volts @ SER Internal Internal reporting of Orion DDIO power status. This point
corresponds to 5 Volt operations specifically within the Orion
DDIO.
SER Advanced Mode @ SER This point is a 1 when the Advanced Mode LED is lit on the
Internal Orion DDIO. When the LED is not lit, the point value is 0.
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SER EstErr @ SER Internal The estimated clock error in seconds.
Source Scaling: -2147483648 – 2147483647
DNP Scaling: -2147483648 – 2147483647
Read this as a floating point value from DNP.
SER Ethernet Link @ SER 0 indicates no Ethernet link. 1 indicates Ethernet link.
Internal
SER Ethernet Rx @ SER Bytes received by the Ethernet interface since startup.
Internal Scaling 0 – 4294967295.
SER Ethernet Tx @ SER Bytes transmitted by the Ethernet interface since startup.
SER Irig @ SER Internal Number of line transitions seen on the IRIG-B line since
startup.
SER MaxErr @ SER Internal The maximum clock error in seconds.
Source Scaling: -2147483648 – 2147483647
DNP Scaling: -2147483648 – 2147483647
SER PLL Freq @ SER Internal The automatic periodic correction to the system clock in PPM.
Positive values make the clock go faster while negative values
slow it down.
Source Scaling: -2147483648 – 2147483647
DNP Scaling: -2147483648 – 2147483647
SER PLL Offset @ SER The last applied correction to the to the system clock in PPM.
Internal Positive values make the clock go faster while negative values
slow it down.
Source Scaling: -2147483648 – 2147483647
DNP Scaling: -2147483648 – 2147483647
SER PLL Status @ SER Active if the PLL is enabled and synchronization is occurring.
Internal Source Scaling: -2147483648 – 2147483647
SER Port 1 Rx @ SER Internal Number of bytes received by Port 1 since startup.
SER Port 1 Tx @ SER Internal Number of bytes transmitted by Port 1 since startup.
SER Run Status @ SER This point is a 1 when the Run LED is lit on the Orion DDIO
Internal and 0 when it is not.
SER Simple Mode @ SER This point is a 1 when the Simple Mode LED is lit on the Orion
Internal DDIO and 0 when it is not.
SER Temperature @ SER The approximate temperature of the DDIO device in degrees
Internal Celsius.
SER Time Quality @ SER 0 if no time sources are reachable or if estimated error is
Internal greater than or equal to 0.03 seconds. 32 if estimated error is
less than 0.0005 seconds. 31 if estimated error is less than
0.00075 seconds. Otherwise the value is 31.0 minus the
estimated error in seconds. Scaling 0 – 32.
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SER Time Quality Binary 1 if estimated error is less than 0.0005 seconds, otherwise the
@ SER Internal value is 0.
SER Time Reachability This is an 8 bit register with the bits corresponding to the
@ SER Internal reachability of a configured NTP source during the last 8 poll
cycles. 0 indicates no sources were reached during the last 8
polls. “255” indicates a source was reached during every one
of the last 8 polls. Bit 0 corresponds to the most recent poll
issued while bit 7 corresponds to the previous 8 polls.
Scaling: 0 – 255.
Table 31: DDIO Internal Point Descriptions
Figure 65: DCIO Internal Points
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Healthy This point is a 1 when the internal health of the DCIO is
@ SER I/O satisfactory. If the internal health of the DCIO is
unsatisfactory, the point will be 0.
Output Status @ SER I/O Binary output status point for each output point. The point
value is 1 when the output is active.
SER 24 Volts @ SER Internal Internal reporting of Orion DCIO power status. This point
corresponds to 24 Volt internal operations specifically within
the Orion DCIO.
SER 3A Volts @ SER Internal Internal reporting of Orion DCIO power status. This point
corresponds to 3A Volt internal operations specifically within
the Orion DCIO.
SER 3B Volts @ SER Internal Internal reporting of Orion DCIO power status. This point
corresponds to 3B Volt internal operations specifically within
the Orion DCIO.
SER 5 Volts @ SER Internal Internal reporting of Orion DCIO power status. This point
corresponds to 5 Volt operations specifically within the Orion
DCIO.
SER AI Config0# @ SER The switch setting that each Analog Input channel is set to.
Internal 0=+/-10V 1=+/-1ma 2=4-20mA 3= error state
SER Advanced Mode @ SER This point is a 1 when the Advanced Mode LED is lit on the
Internal Orion DCIO. When the LED is not lit, the point value is 0.
SER Analog Calibration Indicates that calibration data was found and that the DCIO
Status @ SER Internal has been calibrated.
SER Analog Firmware Version The version of the firmware loaded on the analog PIC chip –
@ SER Internal which is the version of interpreter for analog data.
SER EstErr @ SER Internal The estimated clock error in seconds.
Source Scaling: -2147483648 – 2147483647
DNP Scaling: -2147483648 – 2147483647
SER Ethernet Link @ SER 0 indicates no Ethernet link. 1 indicates Ethernet link.
Internal
SER Ethernet Rx @ SER Bytes received by the Ethernet interface since startup.
SER Ethernet Tx @ SER Bytes transmitted by the Ethernet interface since startup.
SER Irig @ SER Internal Number of line transitions seen on the IRIG-B line since
startup.
SER MaxErr @ SER Internal The maximum clock error in seconds.
Source Scaling: -2147483648 – 2147483647
DNP Scaling: -2147483648 – 2147483647
SER PLL Freq @ SER Internal The automatic periodic correction to the system clock in PPM.
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Positive values make the clock go faster while negative values
slow it down.
Source Scaling: -2147483648 – 2147483647
DNP Scaling: -2147483648 – 2147483647
SER PLL Offset @ SER The last applied correction to the to the system clock in PPM.
Internal Positive values make the clock go faster while negative values
slow it down.
Source Scaling: -2147483648 – 2147483647
DNP Scaling: -2147483648 – 2147483647
SER PLL Status @ SER Active if the PLL is enabled and synchronization is occurring.
Internal Source Scaling: -2147483648 – 2147483647
SER Port 1 Rx @ SER Internal Number of bytes received by Port 1 since startup.
SER Port 1 Tx @ SER Internal Number of bytes transmitted by Port 1 since startup.
SER Run Status @ SER This point is a 1 when the Run LED is lit on the Orion DCIO
Internal and 0 when it is not.
SER Simple Mode @ SER This point is a 1 when the Simple Mode LED is lit on the Orion
Internal DCIO and 0 when it is not.
SER Temperature @ SER The approximate temperature of the DCIO device in degrees
Internal Celsius.
SER Time Quality @ SER 0 if no time sources are reachable or if estimated error is
Internal greater than or equal to 0.03 seconds. 32 if estimated error is
less than 0.0005 seconds. 31 if estimated error is less than
0.00075 seconds. Otherwise the value is 31.0 minus
estimated error in seconds. Scaling 0 – 32.
SER Time Quality Binary 1 if estimated error is less than 0.0005 seconds, otherwise the
@ SER Internal value is 0.
SER Time Reachability This is an 8 bit register with the bits corresponding to the
@ SER Internal reachability of a configured NTP source during the last 8 poll
cycles. 0 indicates no sources were reached during the last 8
polls. “255” indicates a source was reached during every one
of the last 8 polls. Bit 0 corresponds to the most recent poll
issued while bit 7 corresponds to the previous 8 polls.
Scaling: 0 – 255.
Table 32: DCIO Internal Point Descriptions
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Firewall
This page displays the current firewall status as Firewall Is On or Firewall Is Off.
For each port, a list of IP addresses can be added. This list can then be “allowed access” by clicking
Switch Mode to Allow , or “denied access” by clicking Switch Mode to Deny , depending on
specific security requirements, network layout, and traffic.
After entering the IP address to be “Denied” or “Allowed”, enable the firewall by putting DIP switch S2-5
on the back of the DDIO/DCIO in the Up position. For the new status of the DIP switch to be recognized
by the DDIO/DCIO, reboot the unit.
Only the ports shown in Figure 66 are supported. Traffic on ports not shown in Figure 66 is not supported
X
by the Orion DDIO/DCIO.
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Figure 66: Firewall Tab
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XVI. Setting Time on the Orion DDIO/DCIO Module
The time in the Orion DDIO/DCIO Module can be set in one of the following ways. The specific method
chosen depends on individual requirements and system architecture.
IRIG-B
IRIG-B time can be received by the Orion DDIO/DCIO Module in one of the following ways:
 A demodulated IRIG-B signal can be hard-wired into the Orion DDIO/DCIO module by way of a
Phoenix-style connector (see Figure 5 for location of connector).
 If an RS-232 communication card is installed, and the Orion DDIO/DCIO module is connected to
an Orion using the same card, the IRIG-B time can be received through the card. This is an
optional configuration. If desired, enable IRIG-B using jumpers on the RS-232 Card as shown in
RS-232 Serial Card (Standard/Type –A and Isolated/Type –E Version).
 If an RS-485 communication card is installed and the Orion DDIO/DCIO module is connected to
an Orion using the same card, the IRIG-B time can be received through the card. See also RS-
485 Card with IRIG-B (Type –G). This is an optional configuration. If desired, enable IRIG-B using
the jumpers on the RS-485 Card.
 If a V-Pin fiber card is installed and the Orion DDIO/DCIO module is connected to an Orion using
a V-Pin Master card, the IRIG-B time can be received through the card. See also V-Pin Fiber
Card with IRIG-B (Type –J).
1PPS
 A 1PPS signal can be hard-wired into the Orion DDIO/DCIO module by way of a Phoenix-style
connector (see Figure 5 for location of connector).
Network Time Protocol (NTP)

 NTP allows syncing time to another device by way of the Ethernet connection. See Figure 52 in
Advanced Mode for the specific setup of the Orion DDIO/DCIO as an NTP client (i.e. receiver of
network time).
DNP3
The time of the DDIO/DCIO module can also be set by way of a DNP3 Master which sends the correct
time. This method provides the least accuracy of all. The typical accuracy is within 100ms of the DNP3
Master’s clock. In Figure 53/Figure 54, the Request Time flag must be checked under either Serial
DNP Settings or DNP TCP Settings (see also Table 27 and Table 28).
 The time can be received through a serial connection (port 2).

 The time also can be received through an Ethernet connection (DNP3 over TCP/IP).
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XVII. DDIO Output Pulse On/Off Operation
When you use the Pulse On or Pulse Off commands on a built-in OrionLX I/O or a DDIO, the output
will switch to the selected state for the specified time duration before switching back to the opposite state.
The output then remains in the opposite state until the next applicable operation.
For instance, if using a Pulse Off operation and 1000 is issued as the pulse off-time, the output pulses
Off for the specified time of 1000 milliseconds and then switches to the opposite state (On). The output
remains in the On state until the next applicable operation. Alternately, a Pulse On operation pulses the
output On for the specified on-time before switching to the Off state.
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Appendix A – DNP3 Device Profile
DNP 3.0
DEVICE PROFILE DOCUMENT
Vendor Name: Novatech, LLC
Device Name: Orion DDIO
Highest DNP Level Supported: Device Function:
For Requests Level 2 Slave
For Responses Level 2
Notable objects, functions, and/or qualifiers supported in addition to the Highest DNP Levels Supported (the
complete list is described in the attached table):
Maximum Data Link Frame Size (octets): Maximum Application Fragment Size (octets):
Transmitted 292 Transmitted 2048
Received 292 Received 249
Maximum Data Link Re-tries: Maximum Application Layer Re-tries:
None 255
Requires Data Link Layer Confirmation:
User Defined
Requires Application Layer Confirmation:
When reporting Event Data (Slave devices only)
Timeouts while waiting for:
Data Link Confirm 6 seconds

Complete Appl. Fragment None
Application Confirm Configurable
Complete Appl. Response None
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Executes Control Operations:
WRITE Binary Outputs Always

SELECT/OPERATE Always
DIRECT OPERATE Always
DIRECT OPERATE - NO ACK Always
Count > 1 Yes

Pulse On Configurable
Pulse Off Configurable
Latch On Configurable
Latch Off Configurable
Queue Never
Clear Queue Never
FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR SLAVE DEVICES ONLY:
Reports Binary Input Change Events when no Reports time-tagged Binary Input Change Events when
specific variation requested: no specific variation requested:
Yes Configurable
Sends Unsolicited Responses: Sends Static Data in Unsolicited Responses:
Configurable Never
Sends Multi-Fragment Responses: Yes
Table 33: Device Profile Document
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OBJECT REQUEST RESPONSE
Obj Var Description Func Qual Func Qual

Codes Codes Codes Codes
(dec) (hex) (dec) (hex)
1 0 Binary Input - no specific variation 1 00, 01, 06 00, 01
1 1 Binary Input 1 00, 01, 06 129 00, 01
1 2 Binary Input with Status 1 00, 01, 06 129 00, 01
2 0 Binary Input Change - no specific variation 1 06,07,08 129 17, 28
2 1 Binary Input Change without Time 1 06,07,08 129, 130 17, 28
2 2 Binary Input Change with Time 1 06,07,08 129, 130 17, 28
2 3 Binary Input Change with Relative Time
10 0 Binary Output - no specific variation 1 00, 01, 06 129 00, 01
10 1 Binary Output 1 00, 01, 06 129 00, 01
10 2 Binary Output Status 1 00, 01, 06 129 00, 01
12 0 Control Block - no specific variation
12 1 Control Relay Output Block 3, 4, 5, 17, 28 129 echo of

6 request
12 2 Pattern Control Block
12 3 Pattern Mask
20 0 Binary Counter - no specific variation 1, 7, 8, 00, 01, 06 129 00, 01

9, 10
20 1 32-Bit Binary Counter 1, 7, 8, 00, 01, 06 129 00, 01

9, 10
20 2 16-Bit Binary Counter 1, 7, 8, 00, 01, 06 129 00, 01

9, 10
20 3 32-Bit Delta Counter
20 4 16-Bit Delta Counter
20 5 32-Bit Binary Counter without Flag 1, 7, 8, 00, 01, 06 129 00, 01

9, 10
20 6 16-Bit Binary Counter without Flag 1, 7, 8, 00, 01, 06 129 00, 01

9, 10
20 7 32-Bit Delta Counter without Flag
20 8 16-Bit Delta Counter without Flag
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21 0 Frozen Counter - no specific variation 1 00, 01, 06 129 00, 01
21 1 32-Bit Frozen Counter 1 00, 01, 06 129 00, 01
21 2 16-Bit Frozen Counter 1 00, 01, 06 129 00, 01
21 3 32-Bit Frozen Delta Counter
21 4 16-Bit Frozen Delta Counter
21 5 32-Bit Frozen Counter with Time of Freeze 1 00, 01, 06 129 00, 01
21 6 16-Bit Frozen Counter with Time of Freeze 1 00, 01, 06 129 00, 01
21 7 32-Bit Frozen Delta Counter with Time of

Freeze
21 8 16-Bit Frozen Delta Counter with Time of

Freeze
21 9 32-Bit Frozen Counter without Flag 1 00, 01, 06 129 00, 01
21 10 16-Bit Frozen Counter without Flag 1 00, 01, 06 129 00, 01
21 11 32-Bit Frozen Delta Counter without Flag
21 12 16-Bit Frozen Delta Counter without Flag
22 0 Counter Change Event - no specific

variation
22 1 32-Bit Counter Change Event without Time
22 2 16-Bit Counter Change Event without Time
22 3 32-Bit Delta Counter Change Event without

Time
22 4 16-Bit Delta Counter Change Event without

Time
22 5 32-Bit Counter Change Event with Time
22 6 16-Bit Counter Change Event with Time
22 7 32-Bit Delta Counter Change Event with

Time
22 8 16-Bit Delta Counter Change Event with

Time
23 0 Frozen Counter Event - no specific variation
23 1 32-Bit Frozen Counter Event without Time
23 2 16-Bit Frozen Counter Event without Time
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23 3 32-Bit Frozen Delta Counter Event without

Time
23 4 16-Bit Frozen Delta Counter Event without

Time
23 5 32-Bit Frozen Counter Event with Time
23 6 16-Bit Frozen Counter Event with Time
23 7 32-Bit Frozen Delta Counter Event with

Time
23 8 16-Bit Frozen Delta Counter Event with

Time
30 0 Analog Input - no specific variation 1 00, 01, 06 129 00, 01
30 1 32-Bit Analog Input 1 00, 01, 06 129 00, 01
30 2 16-Bit Analog Input 1 00, 01, 06 129 00, 01
30 3 32-Bit Analog Input without Flag 1 00, 01, 06 129 00, 01
30 4 16-Bit Analog Input without Flag 1 00, 01, 06 129 00, 01
31 0 Frozen Analog Input - no specific variation 1 00, 01, 06 129 00, 01
31 1 32-Bit Frozen Analog Input 1 00, 01, 06 129 00, 01
31 2 16-Bit Frozen Analog Input 1 00, 01, 06 129 00, 01
31 3 32-Bit Frozen Analog Input with Time of

Freeze
31 4 16-Bit Frozen Analog Input with Time of

Freeze
31 5 32-Bit Frozen Analog Input without Flag 1 00, 01, 06 129 00, 01
31 6 16-Bit Frozen Analog Input without Flag 1 00, 01, 06 129 00, 01
32 0 Analog Change Event - no specific variation
32 1 32-Bit Analog Change Event without Time
32 2 16-Bit Analog Change Event without Time
32 3 32-Bit Analog Change Event with Time
32 4 16-Bit Analog Change Event with Time
33 0 Frozen Analog Event - no specific variation
33 1 32-Bit Frozen Analog Event without Time
33 2 16-Bit Frozen Analog Event without Time
33 3 32-Bit Frozen Analog Event with Time
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33 4 16-Bit Frozen Analog Event with Time
40 0 Analog Output Status - no specific variation
40 1 32-Bit Analog Output Status
40 2 16-Bit Analog Output Status
41 0 Analog Output Block - no specific variation
41 1 32-Bit Analog Output Block
41 2 16-Bit Analog Output Block
50 0 Time and Date - no specific variation
50 1 Time and Date 2 07 where 129 07

quantity = where
1 quantity
=1
50 2 Time and Date with Interval
51 0 Time and Date CTO - no specific variation
51 1 Time and Date CTO
51 2 Unsynchronized Time and Date CTO

quantity
=1
52 0 Time Delay - no specific variation 23 129 07,

quantity
=1
52 1 Time Delay Coarse 23 129 07,

quantity
=1
52 2 Time Delay Fine 23 129 07,

quantity
=1
60 0
60 1 Class 0 Data 1 00,01,06 129 00, 01
60 2 Class 1 Data 1 06,07,08 129 17, 28
60 3 Class 2 Data 1 06,07,08 129 17, 28
60 4 Class 3 Data 1 06,07,08 129 17, 28
80 1 Internal Indications 2 00 129

index=7
81 1 Storage Object
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82 1 Device Profile
83 1 Private Registration Object
83 2 Private Registration Object Descriptor
90 1 Application Identifier
100 1 Short Floating Point
100 2 Long Floating Point
100 3 Extended Floating Point
101 1 Small Packed Binary-Coded Decimal
101 2 Medium Packed Binary-Coded Decimal
101 3 Large Packed Binary-Coded Decimal
No Object 13, 14, 129

23
Table 34: Supported DNP3 Commands
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Binary Input Points

Static (Steady-State) Object Number: 1
Change Event Object Number: 2
Request Function Codes supported: 1 (read)
Static Variation reported when variation 0 requested: 2 (Binary Input with status)
Change Variation reported when variation 0 requested: 2 (Binary Input with time)
Index Description Default Note

Class
Assignment
0 Physical Input 1 1
9 Physical Input 10 1 Applies only to models -110 and -111
16 Physical Input 17 1 Applies only to model -111
Table 35: Binary Input Points
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Binary Output Status Points

Object Number: 10
Default Variation reported when variation 0 requested: 2 (Binary Output Status)
Control Relay Output Blocks
Object Number: 12
Request Function Codes supported: 3 (select), 4 (operate), 5 (direct operate),
6 (direct operate, no acknowledge)
Index Description Note
0 DDIO/DCIO Physical Output Contact DDIO/DCIO Configuration Dependant - See Text
Table 36: Binary Output Status
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Physical Output Point Designation
The Orion DDIO/DCIO module, depending upon the model, may offer a quantity of up to 16 individual
hard contact output control points. Within the browser configuration screen illustrated in Figure 57 which
H
is accessible within the I/O tab, three options are assignable to the discrete physical output contacts.
Table 30 lists the visible selections when the drop down menu is selected via the browser window. These
H
elements are as follows:

 Trip/Close
 Pulse
 Latch
The browser configuration screen also indicates the point number assigned to the memory map illustrated
above for Object 10/12 indices. As illustrated in Figure 57, the Orion DDIO model 100 supplies 16
H
physical output contacts. The mapping of the contacts as Trip/Close (TC) pairs assigns two physical
output contacts per DNP Index. Sending a “Trip” DNP control command to the configured DNP Index will
energize the first point of the two assigned physical output contacts. Sending a “Close” DNP control
command to the configured DNP Index will energize the second point of the two assigned physical output
contacts. If the configuration for the Orion DDIO/DCIO Physical Output Contact is configured for a Pulse
or Latch command, the physical output will exhibit the behavior configured in the Orion DDIO/DCIO.
It is advisable to create a table listing the DNP index assignments for the specific Orion DDIO/DCIO
configuration of the application.
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Binary Counters
Request Function Codes supported: 1 (read), 7 (freeze), 8 (freeze noack),
9 (freeze and clear), 10 (freeze and clear, noack)
Static Variation reported when variation 0 requested: 2 (16-Bit Binary Counter with Flag)
Change Event Variation reported when variation 0 requested: Not supported
Frozen Counters
Static Variation reported when variation 0 requested: 2 (16-Bit Frozen Binary with Flag)
Change Event Variation reported when variation 0 requested: Not supported
Index Description Default Class Note

Assignment
0 Physical Input 1 Counter 0


9 Physical Input 10 Counter 0 Applies only to models -110 and -111


16 Physical Input 17 Counter 0 Applies only to model -111
Table 37: Binary Counters
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Analog Input Points

Change Event Object Number: Not Supported
Static Variation reported when variation 0 requested: 2 (16-Bit Analog Input)
Change Event Variation reported when variation 0 requested: Not Supported
Index Description Default Minimum Maximum

Class Value Value
Assignment
0 SER Temperature 0 0 255
1 SER 3B Volts 0 0 6640.625
2 SER 3A Volts 0 0 4382.8125
3 SER 5 Volts 0 0 6640.625
4 SER 24 Volts 0 0 31875
5 SER PLL Offset 0 -2,147,483,648 2,147,483,647
6 SER PLL Freq 0 -2,147,483,648 2,147,483,647
7 SER MaxErr 0 -2,147,483,648 2,147,483,647
8 SER ExtErr 0 -2,147,483,648 2,147,483,647
9 SER PLL Status 0 -2,147,483,648 2,147,483,647
Table 38: Analog Input Points
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Appendix B – DNP3 Default Variations
A DNP3 RTU can be set up to return analog and counter input points in different formats (variations),
such as analogs being returned to the DNP3 Master as 16 bit values, 32 bit values, or floating point
values, etc. when the master polls the Orion DDIO/DCIO with no specific variation, i.e. a class 0 poll.
The settings in the tables below are the default settings for each point type. Consult the technical
documentation of the DNP3 Master if different settings are needed. For each point type, the DNP3 Master
and the DNP3 RTU must be set up for the same variation.
Default Counter Variation
Variation Description Octets per Point Per-Point Online Flag

1 32 Bit Binary Counter with Flags 5 Yes
2 16 Bit Binary Counter with Flags 3 Yes
5 32 Bit Binary Counter without 4 No
Flags
6 16 Bit Binary Counter without 2 No
Flags
Table 39: Counter Input Variations
Default Analog Variation
Variation Description Octets per Point Per-Point Online Flag

1 32 Bit Analog Input with Flags 5 Yes
2 16 Bit Analog Input with Flags 3 Yes
3 32 Bit Analog Input without Flags 4 No
4 16 Bit Analog Input without Flags 2 No
5 32 Bit Short Floating Point (IEEE 4 Yes
784) Analog Input with Flags
Table 40: Analog Input Variations
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Appendix C – Analog Input DNP3 Addressing (DCIO only)
The DCIO will report the analog values as DNP3 values. The addresses for the analog values are shown
in the following table.
DNP Address Point Name Low Range High Range

0 AI01 -32767 32767
1 AI02 -32767 32767
2 AI03 -32767 32767
3 AI04 -32767 32767
4 AI05 -32767 32767
5 AI06 -32767 32767
6 AI07 -32767 32767
7 AI08 -32767 32767
8 Analog01 Config -32767 32767
9 Analog02 Config -32767 32767
10 Analog03 Config -32767 32767
11 Analog04 Config -32767 32767
12 Analog05 Config -32767 32767
13 Analog06 Config -32767 32767
14 Analog07 Config -32767 32767
15 Analog08 Config -32767 32767
16 SER Temperature 0 255
17 SER 3B Volts 0 6441
18 SER 3A Volts 0 4383
19 SER 5 Volts 0 6641
20 SER 24 Volts 0 31875
21 SER PLL Offset -2147483648 2147483647
22 SER PLL Freq -2147483648 2147483647
23 SER MaxErr -2147483648 2147483647
24 SER EstErr -2147483648 2147483647
25 SER PLL Status -2147483648 2147483647
26 SER Time Quality 0 32
27 SER Time Reachability 0 255
Table 41: DNP Addressing for Analog Inputs
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Appendix D – Orion DDIO/DCIO Time Accuracy
The Orion DDIO/DCIO has been tested for time stamping accuracy with the following setup. Two Orion
DDIO-SER-110 modules were connected to the same Arbiter 1084 IRIG-B receiver. The same status
input switch was wired in parallel to both Orion DDIO Modules. The maximum delta in the time stamps
from Unit 1 and Unit 2 for the same event was 188 microseconds.
Unit 1
Switch
Arbiter Clock
Unit 2
Figure 67: DDIO Time Accuracy Testing
Figure 68: Time Accuracy Testing Log
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Appendix E – Point Label Template
The following page contains the template for labeling the points on the front of the DDIO/DCIO. It can be
printed and cut out.
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Appendix F – Additional References
NovaTech
 RS-422/485 Communication Setup Technical Note
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Revision Date Changes
A 02/02/07 Initial Release. BM
B 08/25/07 Updates, V-Pin Fiber Card, RS485/422 Card, Firmware Update. BM
C 02/25/08 Event buffer size settable in GUI. BM
D 03/14/08 Interim Manual Internal Only
E 11/17/08 Update Device Profile
F 09/09/09 Feedback dropout updates SZ/ES
G 02/22/10 Changed numbering on Fig 10, 11 and 12. SZ
H 07/19/11 Changed name from DDIO module. Added Figure 53 to show analog
scaling, cross reference corrections, made changes per Patrick York
regarding specs. Added DCIO information, updated screen captures,
editorial changes. SZ
J 07/25/11 Corrected cross reference links, various edits. SZ
K 12/30/11 Corrected 2mA value on page 15. Added additional data for ST Fiber
Serial Card. Corrected enclosure label. Updated layout. BM
L 03/07/12 Added point label template for printout. BM
M 09/17/12 Updated documentation related to the transferring of files serially, the
binary output status, the addition of a download button for system log, the
addition of a counters class and deadband, information for the internal
diagnostic bit, and information for the RS232 jumper settings. MM
N 04/08/13 Updated polarity descriptions for input wiring voltage. Added Appendix F
information for related documentation. Added additional firewall setup
instructions. MM, BM
O 07/07/15 Added “Built-In Output Pulse On/Off Operation” chapter. NF
P 10/05/15 Updated “RS-485 Card Pinout” table in the “RS-485 Card with IRIG-B (–
G)” section. NF
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II. Physical Specifications .................................................................................................................... 11

III. DDIO Part Number and Model Designation ................................................................................... 13

IV. DCIO Part Number and Model Designation ................................................................................... 14

V. Dimensioned Drawings .................................................................................................................... 15

VI. Front and Rear Connections and Indicators ................................................................................. 16

VII. Diagnostic LEDs ............................................................................................................................... 18

VIII. Power Connections .......................................................................................................................... 20

IX. Input Wiring ....................................................................................................................................... 21

X. Output Wiring .................................................................................................................................... 23

XI. Ethernet Port ..................................................................................................................................... 24

XII. Serial Diagnostic Port ...................................................................................................................... 25

XIII. Optional Serial Communication Cards for DDIO/DCIO ................................................................. 36

XIV. Orion DDIO/DCIO Configuration ..................................................................................................... 49

XV. DDIO/DCIO Webpage ........................................................................................................................ 54

XVI. Setting Time on the Orion DDIO/DCIO Module .............................................................................. 87

XVII. DDIO Output Pulse On/Off Operation ............................................................................................. 88

Appendix A – DNP3 Device Profile .......................................................................................................... 89

Appendix B – DNP3 Default Variations ................................................................................................. 101

Appendix C – Analog Input DNP3 Addressing (DCIO only) ................................................................ 102

Appendix D – Orion DDIO/DCIO Time Accuracy .................................................................................. 103

Appendix E – Point Label Template ...................................................................................................... 104

Appendix F – Additional References .................................................................................................... 106

Figure 1: Basic Application of Orion DDIO/DCIO Module ....................................................................... 9

Table 1: ST Fiber Transmitter/Receiver Information ............................................................................. 12

Outputs can switch AC or DC (see Output Wiring).X

Orion DDIO/DCIO Modules Field I/O

Figure 1: Basic Application of Orion DDIO/DCIO Module

Fiber Transmit Power Receiver Sensitivity

Time IRIG-B (demodulated), PPS.

Product Part Number DDIO – SER – x – x – x – x – x – x

Example DDIO – SER – A – WR – 110 – HV – 42 – Rack

Product Part Number DCIO – SER – x – x – x – x – x – x

Example DCIO – SER – A – WR – 102 – HV – 42 – Rack

19” Rack Mount Enclosure

17.00” to edges of box

18.12” between holes

Figure 2: 19" Rack Mount Dimensions (Front View)

Drill and tap 8:32, 4 places

2.75 4.625 2.75

Figure 3: Panel Dimensions (Top View)

Figure 4: Front Panel (Rack Mount)

Standard Ethernet Port

Analog Input Switch

Analog Input (AI) Switch

Figure 8: Analog Input Switch

Input Status Output Status System Status

Port 2 DNP Port Status (RS-232, RS-485 or fiber)

Input Status Analog Status

Port 2 DNP Port Status (RS-232, RS-485 or fiber)

Figure 10: Diagnostic LEDs on DCIO Model -102

LEDs L1 through L4 are currently unused in normal operation.

DDIO/DCIO Model Input Output Analog

Table 2: Orion DDIO/DCIO Input/Output LEDs

Figure 11: DC Power Connections

Figure 12: AC Power Connections

Wiring for Independent and Isolated Digital Inputs

Circuit Diagram – SER