VCI 142 Manual

Vortex Model VCI-142
Multiple Standard Digital Data Communications Interface

Installation/Configuration Guide
Vortex VCI-142
Communication Interface Unit
Remote Product P/N 900717

Central Product P/N 900721
Manual P/N 900716
OPERATORS MANUAL
Version 1.5
April 2005
Manufactured by:
Centrilift Control Technologies
7016 - 45 Street
Leduc, Alberta, Canada
T9E 7E7
Phone: (780) 986-5559

Fax: (780) 986-1219
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................. 1
OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................................... 1
BASIC WIRING................................................................................................................................ 2
Power Wiring................................................................................................................................ 2
Internal Wiring.............................................................................................................................. 2
External Wiring............................................................................................................................. 2
APPLICATIONS............................................................................................................................... 3
Case 1: VCI-142 to an RS-232 Data Modem.......................................................................... 3
Case 2: VCI-142 to Basic Data Modem .................................................................................. 4
Case 3: VCI-142 in a RS-422 Wireline Communication System ............................................ 5
Case 4: VCI-142 in a RS-485 Wireline Communication System ............................................ 6
SYSTEM UNIT / VCI-142 INTERCONNECTIONS ......................................................................... 7
1. Interfacing the VCI-142 to a VMC-100 / VMC-101 ........................................................... 7
2. Interfacing the VCI-142 to a Vortex GCS / VMC-200 Motor Controller ............................ 9
3. Interfacing the VCI-142 to an Electrospeed GCS VSD .................................................... 9
3. Interfacing the VCI-142 to an Electrospeed GCS VSD .................................................. 10
INTERNAL JUMPER POSITIONS ................................................................................................ 11
COMMON JUMPER SETTINGS................................................................................................... 13
Case 1: VCI-142 to RS-232 Data Modem............................................................................. 13
Case 2: VCI-142 to Basic Data Modem ................................................................................ 14
Case 3 & 4: VCI-142-CN as an RS422/RS485 Central Unit................................................ 15
Case 3 & 4: VCI-142 in a RS-422/RS-485 Wireline Communication System...................... 16
SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................................... 17
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INTRODUCTION
The VCI-142 User-Configurable, Multi-Standard, Digital Data Communications Interface will
provide the necessary interface between a host computer and the Vortex GCS Motor Controller,
VMC-200 Motor Controller and the Electrospeed GCS variable speed drive for SCADA control.
As well, many third-party devices may also be used with the VCI-142 to interface to Vortex
equipment. The VCI-142 may be used with data radios to provide the necessary signal
conversion between the radio and a Vortex RTU or VMC-100 Motor Controller.
OVERVIEW
The VCI-142 combines several digital data communication devices into one product. The
communication standards supported by the VCI-142 include: TTL, RS232, RS-485 and RS-422.
The RS422/RS485 outputs are fully optically isolated, have extra output protection and fail-safe
level biasing included. The VCI-142 is available in the following configurations:
1. RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485 / radio Remote communication interface unit used with Vortex
and Centrilift product lines. This unit will interface the Vortex GCS and VMC-200 Motor
Controllers or Electrospeed GCS to a compatible wire-line bus, Vortex or third-party modem,
or directly to a data radio used for a radio frequency link.
2. RS-422 / RS-485 Central host unit interfacing a central PC to a compatible hardware
protocol bus.
Description Model Centrilift Part#

Communications Interface Remote unit VCI-142 900717
Communications Interface Central unit VCI-142-CN 900721
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BASIC WIRING
The following diagram shows the general power and signal wiring to the VCI-142 device. The
interfacing can be broken into three areas:
Power Wiring
The device is powered from 120V AC that is usually provided from a transformer with a 120V AC
secondary. The transformer neutral should have a solid connection to chassis ground. A jumper
wire should connect ‘Neutral’ to ‘Signal Gnd’ on the terminal strip so that circuit ground is at the
same voltage potential as chassis ground.
Internal Wiring
The device will normally be wired to the serial RS-232 port of any of these Centrilift control
products: Electrospeed GCS variable speed drive, Vortex GCS and VMC-200 Motor Controllers,
and also to the VMC-100 Motor Controller. The system units and displays utilize the three (3)
modular jacks of the VCI-142 device.
External Wiring
Wiring to external devices is through the remaining terminals of the terminal strip. External
devices can include: data radios, data modems, RS-485 wire-line bus, and RS-422 wire-line bus.
The radios and modems would utilize Signal Gnd, Radio PTT, TXD, RXD and RTS. The wire
lines would utilize Data A, Data B, Data X and Data Y.
Centrilift
VCI-142 COMMUNICTIONS
Vortex INTERFACE REMOTE UNIT
Signal GND
Signal Gnd
Radio PTT
120 VAC
Display/ Display/ TTL/

Neutral
Data A
Data B
Data X
Data Y
CITIBus CITIBus RS232

RXD
TXD
RTS
Connector Connector Connector
P T R
W X X
R D D
120VAC Secondary To External Devices
RS-232 Port of
System Unit
Neutral to Gnd Display Port of

jumper Display Unit System Unit
Chassis Ground
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APPLICATIONS
This section outlines the most common applications for interfacing the VCI-142 to external
equipment.
NOTE: IN THIS SECTION, THE POWER WIRING IS REQUIRED BUT NOT SHOWN. REFER
TO THE “BASIC WIRING” SECTION.
Case 1: VCI-142 to an RS-232 Data Modem
The diagram below outlines the connections for coupling the VCI-142 to a standard data modem
using a 4-wire connection. The modem is capable of providing a push-to-talk signal for the radio.
Many data radios have modems built internally allowing a single connection from VCI-142 to
radio.
Centrilift
Vortex
Signal GND
Signal Gnd
Radio PTT
INTERFACE REMOTE UNIT

120 VAC
Neutral
Data X
Data Y
Data A
Data B

RXD
TXD
RTS

RS-232 Port of System Unit

P T R
W X X
R D D
Data Modem
RTS
Receive Data
Transmit Data
Ground
Transmitted Data
Received Data
RS-232
Push to Talk
Ground
Ground
Received Data
Transmitted Data
Push to Talk
Radio
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Case 2: VCI-142 to Basic Data Modem
The diagram below outlines the connections for coupling the VCI-142 to a data modem using a 3-
wire connection. In this case, the modem is not capable of providing a push-to-talk signal for the
radio. Therefore in this case, the VCI-142 provides the push-to-talk signal to the radio.
Centrilift
Vortex RS-232 Port of System Unit
Signal GND

Signal Gnd
Radio PTT
120 VAC

Neutral
Data A
Data B
Data X
Data Y

RXD
TXD
RTS

Display Port of System Unit
P T R
W X X
R D D
Data Modem
Display Unit
Receive Data
Transmit Data
Ground
Transmitted Data
Received Data
RS-232
Ground
Ground
Received Data
Transmitted Data
Push to Talk
Radio
Note: This application is considered to be non-typical of the VCI-142

device. However, if utilized, and the radio “Push To Talk” signal pin needs
to be ‘Pulled Up’ when idle, it is necessary to route the display unit cables
through the device by using the two RJ-45 ‘Display/CITIBus Connectors’.
Otherwise, one display cable can be eliminated and both RJ-45 connectors
are unused. Refer to the ‘System Unit / VCI-142 Interconnections’ section.
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Case 3: VCI-142 in a RS-422 Wireline Communication System
The diagram below illustrates the VCI-142 Central Unit and the VCI-142 Remote Unit as
connected to an RS-422 protocol bus. The system units in this case are the VMC-100 and Vortex
GCS (or VMC-200) Motor Controllers. The diagram also demonstrates the method of interfacing
the VCI-142 to previous Vortex data communication devices, eg. Vortex VCI-141 when used with
a VMC-100.
VCI-142 Central Unit, P/N 900721
For RS422:
Centrilift Data A of Central to Data X of Remote
Data B of Central to DataY of Remote
Vortex
Signal GND
Signal Gnd
Radio PTT
INTERFACE CENTRAL UNIT

Data X of Central to Data A of Remote
120 VAC
TTL/
Neutral
Data A
Data B
Data X
Data Y
RS232
RXD
TXD
RTS
Connector
Data Y of Central to Data B of Remote
P T R
W X X
R D D
Terminating Resistors
installed in Central Unit
VCI-142 Remote Unit, P/N 900717
Centrilift Centrilift VORTEX GCS MOTOR CONTROLLER
Vortex
Signal GND
Vortex
Signal Gnd
Radio PTT

120 VAC
Neutral
Data A
Data B
Data X
Data Y

RXD
RS232
TXD
RTS
CITIBus CITIBus
12
RS232 CITIBus
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
11
10
6
5
4
3
2
1
9
7
P T R
W X X
R D D
Vortex GCS or VMC-200
Model VMC-100
120 VAC
3/8 Amps
Centrilift 50 / 60 Hz
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
1
120 VAC Cont

Vortex
Microsystems
Signal GND
Vortex
Signal Gnd
Radio PTT

120 VAC
Neutral 120 VAC

Neutral
Data A
Data B
Data X
Data Y

RXD
RS232
TXD
CITIBus CITIBus
RTS

3
P
W
T
X
R
X
CT - A Start
R D D
4
CT - COM Press
5
CT - B Volt AB
Relay
6
Common Auto
CONTROLLER
7
CT - C 120 VAC
MOTOR
Model VMC-100
8
120 VAC Spare Hand

3/8 Amps
Amber Analog
50 / 60 Hz
9 10
Light Input #1
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
1
Red Analog
Light Input #2
2
Fu
se
3
installed in Last
4
Node of RS422 Chain

5
CT - B
Relay
GROUND
PTT
DATA B
DATA A
RxD/DATA Y
TxD/DATA X
6
Common
7
CONTROL
CT - C
MOTOR
8
Spare
LER
Model: VCI - 141

Amber Note:
9 10
Light Reverse polarity of RS422 Lines when used

Red
Light with older Vortex equipment. eg. VCI-141.
Data A of Central to Data Y of Remote
Data B of Central to Data X of Remote
Data X of Central to Data B of Remote
Data Y of Central to Data A of Remote
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Case 4: VCI-142 in a RS-485 Wireline Communication System
The diagram below illustrates the VCI-142-CN Central Unit and the VCI-142 Remote Unit as
connected to an RS-485 protocol bus. The system units in this case are the VMC-100 and Vortex
GCS (or VMC-200) Motor Controllers. The diagram also demonstrates the method of interfacing
the VCI-142 to previous Vortex data communication devices, eg. Vortex VCI-141 when used with
a VMC-100.
VCI-142 Central Unit, P/N 900721
Centrilift For RS485:

Data A of Central to Data A of Remote
Vortex
Signal GND
Signal Gnd
Radio PTT
INTERFACE CENTRAL UNIT

Data B of Central to Data B of Remote
120 VAC
TTL/
Neutral
Data A
Data B
Data X
Data Y
RS232
RXD
TXD
RTS
Connector
P T R
W X X
R D D
installed in Central Unit
VCI-142 Remote Unit, P/N 900717
Centrilift Centrilift VORTEX GCS MOTOR CONTROLLER
Vortex
Signal GND
Vortex
Signal Gnd
Radio PTT

120 VAC
Neutral
Data A
Data B
Data X
Data Y

RXD
RS232
TXD
CITIBus CITIBus
RTS
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RS232 CITIBus
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
11
10
6
5
4
3
2
1
9
7
P T R
W X X
R D D
Vortex GCS or VMC-200
Model VMC-100
120 VAC
3/8 Amps
Centrilift 50 / 60 Hz
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
1
120 VAC Cont

Vortex
Microsystems
Signal GND
Vortex
Signal Gnd
Radio PTT

120 VAC
Neutral 120 VAC

Neutral
Data A
Data B
Data X
Data Y

RXD
RS232
TXD
CITIBus CITIBus
RTS

3
P
W
T
X
R
X
CT - A Start
R D D
4
CT - COM Press
5
CT - B Volt AB
Relay
6
Common Auto
CONTROLLER
7
CT - C 120 VAC
MOTOR
Model VMC-100
8
120 VAC Spare Hand

3/8 Amps
Amber Analog
50 / 60 Hz
9 10
Light Input #1
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
1
Red Analog
Light Input #2
2
Fu
se
3
installed in Last
4
Node of RS485 Chain

5
CT - B
Relay
PTT
GROUND
DATA B
DATA A
RxD/DATA Y
TxD/DATA X
6
Common
7
CONTROL
CT - C
MOTOR
8
Spare
LER
Model: VCI - 141

Amber
9 10
Light Note:
Red
Light Reverse polarity of RS485 Lines when used
with older Vortex equipment. eg. VCI-141.
Data A of Central to Data B of Remote
Data B of Central to Data A of Remote
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SYSTEM UNIT / VCI-142 INTERCONNECTIONS
1. Interfacing the VCI-142 to a VMC-100 / VMC-101
The VCI-141 Communications Adapter (CL P/N 58945) was designed to provide the VMC-100
Motor Controller with RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 outputs to be used for Scada control. The
drawback of this device is that its RS-422/485 outputs do not provide any electrical isolation from
the external wire-line bus.
The DE-9 connector on the VMC-100 provides both the user display signals and Scada data
signals. For this reason, the DE-9 output connects to both the RJ-12 (6-pin) modular jack of the
VCI-142 and the VMC-101 display unit by using a Y-cable.
The following table outlines the cables that are required for this application and the drawing
shows the typical interconnections between the devices.
Module Interface Description Cable P/N

VMC-100 to VMC-101 Display cable, 8’-0” 50506
VMC-100 to VCI-142 RS-232 Ext. cable, 4’-0” 902114
VMC-100 to VCI-142/VMC-101 VMY-118, Y-cable 50411
Centrilift
Vortex
Signal GND
Signal Gnd
Radio PTT

120 VAC
Neutral
Data A
Data B
Data X
Data Y

RXD
TXD
RTS

P T R
W X X
R D D
P/N 902114
P/N 50506
P/N 50411
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The drawing below shows the interconnections between the devices ONLY if the application on
page 6, Case 2, is employed. In this case, one more cable is required to route the display/power
signals through the VCI-142 device so that the +12V radio PTT signal is available. The cables
that are required are outlined in the following table:
Module Interface Description Cable P/N

VMC-100 to VCI-142 Display cable, 4’-0” 902112
VCI-142 to VMC-101 Display cable, 8’-0” 902113
VMC-100 to VCI-142 RS-232 Ext. cable, 4’-0” 902114
VMC-100 to VCI-142 VMY-118, Y-cable 50411
Centrilift
Vortex
Signal GND
Signal Gnd
Radio PTT

120 VAC
Neutral
Data A
Data B
Data X
Data Y

RXD
TXD
RTS

P T R
W X X
R D D
P/N 902114
P/N 902112
P/N 902113
P/N 50411
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2. Interfacing the VCI-142 to a Vortex GCS / VMC-200 Motor Controller
Interfacing the two units (and Display Unit) is achieved with the use of two (2) RJ-45 to RJ-45
cables and one (1) RJ-12 to RJ-12 cable.
The RJ-12 to RJ-12 cable provides the RS-232 data interface from the system unit to the VCI-
142 unit. The RS-232 extension cable (7’-0”), P/N 900344 is used with both controllers.
The RJ-45 to RJ-45 cables route the display signals and radio PTT voltage through the VCI-142
and on to the appropriate display unit; GCS Graphics Display Interface or VMC-201 Display unit.
Note: If a radio PTT signal is not required from the VCI-142 device, the display cable (P/N
900346 or 901531) from the Motor Controller to the VCI-142 is not necessary, and the
remaining display cable can be run from the Controller directly to the display unit.
The length and type of the cable to the display is specific depending on the type of motor
controller employed. The following table shows the length and part numbers that match the
controller.
System Unit Description Cable P/N

Vortex GCS CitiBus Display cable, 7’-0” 900346
VMC-200 Display cable, 8’-0” 901531
VMC-200/Vortex GCS RS-232 Ext. cable, 7’-0” 900344
The drawing below shows the device interconnections using all available cables.
Centrilift
Vortex
Signal G ND
Signal G nd
Radio PTT

120 VAC
Neutral
Data X
Data Y
Data A
Data B

RXD
TXD
RTS
P/N 900346 CITIBus

Connector
CITIBus
Connector
RS232
Connector
or P T R
P/N 901531 W
R
X
D
X
D
To Display Unit
P/N 900344
Centrilift
Vortex
P/N 900346
or
P/N 901531
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3. Interfacing the VCI-142 to an Electrospeed GCS VSD
The methods and cable accessories necessary for interfacing to the System Control board of an
Electrospeed GCS drive are very similar to the Vortex GCS Motor Controller.
Once again, a RJ-12 to RJ-12 cable provides the RS-232 data interface from the system unit to
the VCI-142 unit.
The RJ-45 to RJ-45 cables route the display signals and radio PTT voltage through the VCI-142
and on to the GCS Graphics Display Interface unit.
Note: If a radio PTT signal is not required from the VCI-142 device, the display cable from
the SCB to the VCI-142 is not necessary, and the remaining display cable can be run from
the SCB directly to the display unit.
The length of the display and RS-232 cables are specific depending on the series of drive. The
following table shows the length and part numbers that match each drive series.
Drive Series Description Cable P/N

1000 GCS CitiBus Display cable, 5’-10” 900225
1000 GCS RS-232 Ext. cable, 5’-10” 900342
2000 GCS RS-232 Ext. cable, 6’-3” 900343
4000 GCS RS-232 Ext. cable, 8’-9” 900627
8000 GCS RS-232 Ext. cable, 10’-0” 901211
Centrilift
Vortex INTERFACE
Signal GND
Signal Gnd
Radio PTT
REMOTE UNIT
120 VAC
Neutral
Data A
Data B
Data X
Data Y

RXD
TXD
RTS

P T R
W X X
R D D
32 24V 5V 16
CODE ENABLE
1 2 3
J26
System
RS-232
Control
Board
(SCB)
C-BUS
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INTERNAL JUMPER POSITIONS
Configuration: The VCI-142 may be configured to perform many different tasks by re-
arrangement of the jumpers on the circuit board. The following table outlines the functions of
each jumper.
Factor
Jumper Description Setting
JP1 Allows for swapping of the incoming TXD and RXD for IN
JP2 use in a central unit or remote unit. IN
To swap TXD and RXD lines, place a jumper from

JP1 Pin 1 to JP2 Pin 1 and a jumper from JP1 Pin 2
to JP2 Pin 2.
JP3 RS422 Data X and Data Y Termination Resistor IN

IN when the device is used as a Central unit, or is a Remote unit and
is the last unit in the communications bus.
JP4 RS422/RS485 Data A and Data B Termination Resistor IN

IN when the device is used as a Central unit, or is a Remote unit and
is the last unit in the communications bus.
JP5 Selects between TTL or RS232 signal in from Terminal Strip RXD Pins 1&2
Pins 1&2 - RS232 RXD signal in Pins 2&3 - TTL RXD signal in
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JP6 Selects logic level for RXD signal Pins 1&2

Pins 1&2 - Invert RXD Pins 2&3 - Non-Invert RXD
JP7 Selects between TTL or RS232 signal out Terminal Strip TXD Pins 1&2
Pins 1&2 - RS232 TXD signal out Pins 2&3 - TTL TXD signal out
JP8 Selects logic level for TXD signal Pins 1&2

Pins 1&2 - Invert TXD Pins 2&3 - Non-Invert TXD
JP9 Selects between TTL or RS232 signal out Terminal Strip RTS Pins 1&2
Pins 1&2 - RS232 RTS signal out Pins 2&3 - TTL RTS signal out
JP10 Selects logic level for RTS and Radio PTT signal Pins 1&2
Pins 1&2 - Invert RTS/PTT Pins 2&3 - Non-Invert RTS/PTT
JP11 Selects Push-to-Talk (PTT) signal level out Terminal Strip RADIO PTT Pins 1&2
Pins 1&2 - +12V pull-up* Pins 2&3 - +5V pull-up
OUT - Floating open-collector output
* +12V pull-up available when this device is used with a Vortex Motor Controller
or Vortex-GCS.
JP12 Invert the Unit’s internal RS422/RS485 RXD idle line signal when not Pins 1&2
using the VCI-142 as a RS422/RS485 Unit.
Pins 1&2: When using RS422/RS485
Pins 2&3: When not using RS422/RS485
JP13 Fail-safe bias resistors for RS422/RS485 Central Unit. Pins 1&2
to Pins 1&2: When not setup as an RS422/RS485 Central Unit.
JP16 Pins 2&3: When setup as an RS422/RS485 Central Unit.
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COMMON JUMPER SETTINGS

The following diagrams outline the VCI-142 PCB jumper settings used for the examples shown in
the Applications section. Illustrations of some signal levels are also given.
Case 1: VCI-142 to RS-232 Data Modem
Details: Data/RTS at RS-232 Levels

Data at Normal Levels (Non-Inverted)
Radio Push-to-Talk unused
RS422 and RS485 unused
Jumper Settings:
JP1 1 2
< Denotes jumper installed
Jumper Positions
JP2 1 2
JP1 to JP4 IN
JP5,7,9 Pins 1&2
JP11 unused
JP6,8,10,12 Pins 2&3
5 Volts JP13-16 Pins 1&2
Data From VMC-100/ 0 Volts
VMC-200
+9 Volts
Data From VCI-142 0 Volts

JP3
JP4
1 2 1 2
-9 Volts
+9 Volts
RTS Signal
0 Volts
From VCI-142
1 JP13
1 JP15
1 JP11
1 JP5
1 JP7
1 JP9
-9 Volts
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
JP8 3
3
JP10 3
3
JP14 3
3
JP16 3
3
3
JP12 3
^
JP6
This is the "Transmit Delay" set up by

the System Unit.
Note: Data output of VMC-200, P/N 900282, is at TTL (0-5V) levels.

Data output of the newer version VMC-200, P/N 901921, is already at RS-232 levels.
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Case 2: VCI-142 to Basic Data Modem

Details: Data at RS-232 Levels
Data at Normal Levels (Non-Inverted)
RTS is unused
Radio Push-to-Talk at 0 - 12Vdc High Going Low Pulse
Jumper Positions
JP1 to JP4 IN
JP5,7,10 Pins 1&2
JP9 unused
JP6,8,12 Pins 2&3
JP11,13-16 Pins 1&2
Note: Data output of VMC-200, P/N 900282, is at TTL (0-5V) levels.

Data output of the newer version VMC-200, P/N 901921, is already at RS-232 levels.
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Case 3 & 4: VCI-142-CN as an RS422/RS485 Central Unit
Details: Data at RS422/RS485 levels

Unit is central unit and therefore is shown terminated
and Fail-safe resistors selected.
RTS, Radio PTT, and RS232 unused.
JP1 1 2
JP2 1 2
Jumper Positions
JP1, JP2 JP1-1 to JP2-1
JP1-2 to JP2-2
JP3, JP4 IN
JP5, JP6 Pins 1&2
JP7 to Unused
JP11
JP12 Pins 1&2
JP13 to Pins 2&3
JP16
JP3
JP4
1 2 1 2
For RS422:
Data A is wired to Data X of all remote units.
Data B is wired to Data Y of all remote units.
Data X is wired to Data A of all remote units.
Data Y is wired to Data B of all remote units.
1 JP13
1 JP15
1 JP11
1 JP5
1 JP7
1 JP9
For RS485:
Data A is wired to Data A of all remote units.
1
1
1
Data B is wired to Data B of all remote units.

2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Data X is unused.
Data Y is unused.
3
3
3
JP8 3
3
JP10 3
3
JP12 3
3
JP14 3
3
JP16 3
JP6
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Case 3 & 4: VCI-142 in a RS-422/RS-485 Wireline Communication System
Details: Data at RS422/RS485 levels

Unit is at far end of data link and therefore is shown
terminated (but no Fail-safe bias resistors).
RTS, Push to Talk, RS232 unused.
Jumper Settings: (NOTE: This is the Default Jumper Setting for the VCI-142)
JP1 1 2
JP2 1 2
Jumper Positions
JP1, IN
JP2
JP3, IN if unit is last
JP4 in data chain
JP5,6 Pins 1&2
JP7-11 don’t care
JP12-16 Pins 1&2
JP3
JP4
1 2 1 2
For use as an RS422 remote unit:

Data A is wired to Data A of all remote units. (Data X of Central)
Data B is wired to Data B of all remote units. (Data Y of Central)
Data X is wired to Data X of all remote units. (Data A of Central)
Data Y is wired to Data Y of all remote units. (Data B of Central)
1 JP13
1 JP15
1 JP11
For use as an RS485 remote unit:

1 JP5
1 JP7
1 JP9
Data A is wired to Data A of all remote units and central unit.

1
Data B is wired to Data B of all remote units and central unit.

2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Data X is unused.
Data Y is unused.
3
JP6 3
3
JP8 3
3
JP10 3
3
JP12 3
3
JP14 3
3
JP16 3
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SPECIFICATIONS
General:
Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C
(-40°F to +185°F)
Control Power 120 VAC nominal (90 to 140 VAC)

50 - 60 Hz
40 mA nominal (250 mA fused)
On-Board Power Supplies +5V and Isolated +5V
Indicators Transmit, Receive, Request-To-Send, Power
RS-232 Interface (Input) RJ-12 Modular Jack
Display / Motor Controller Interfaces RJ-45 Modular Jacks
RS-422/485/232 Interface 12-pin screw terminal connector
Transmission Standards:
RS-485 ANSI Standard RS-485, EIA Standard RS-485
Bus Common-Mode Voltage Range -7V to +12V
Optical Isolation Voltage 600Vrms
Input Sensitivity ±200 mV
RS-422 ANSI Standards EIA/TIA-422-B

Bus Common-Mode Voltage Range -7V to +12V
Optical Isolation Voltage 600Vrms
Input Sensitivity ±200 mV
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Vortex Model VCI-142

Multiple Standard Digital Data Communications Interface

Remote Product P/N 900717

Phone: (780) 986-5559

Description Model Centrilift Part#

Display/ Display/ TTL/

CITIBus CITIBus RS232

Connector Connector Connector

120VAC Secondary To External Devices

Neutral to Gnd Display Port of

Case 1: VCI-142 to an RS-232 Data Modem

INTERFACE REMOTE UNIT

Display/ Display/ TTL/

CITIBus CITIBus RS232

RS-232 Port of System Unit

Case 2: VCI-142 to Basic Data Modem

INTERFACE REMOTE UNIT

Display/ Display/ TTL/

CITIBus CITIBus RS232

Connector Connector Connector

Note: This application is considered to be non-typical of the VCI-142

Case 3: VCI-142 in a RS-422 Wireline Communication System

VCI-142 Central Unit, P/N 900721

INTERFACE CENTRAL UNIT

VCI-142 Remote Unit, P/N 900717

Centrilift Centrilift VORTEX GCS MOTOR CONTROLLER

INTERFACE REMOTE UNIT

Display/ Display/ TTL/

Vortex GCS or VMC-200

120 VAC Cont

INTERFACE REMOTE UNIT

Neutral 120 VAC

Display/ Display/ TTL/

Connector Connector Connector

120 VAC Spare Hand

Node of RS422 Chain

Model: VCI - 141

Light Reverse polarity of RS422 Lines when used

Case 4: VCI-142 in a RS-485 Wireline Communication System

Centrilift For RS485:

INTERFACE CENTRAL UNIT

VCI-142 Remote Unit, P/N 900717

Centrilift Centrilift VORTEX GCS MOTOR CONTROLLER

INTERFACE REMOTE UNIT

Display/ Display/ TTL/

Vortex GCS or VMC-200

120 VAC Cont

INTERFACE REMOTE UNIT

Neutral 120 VAC

Display/ Display/ TTL/

Connector Connector Connector

120 VAC Spare Hand

Node of RS485 Chain

Model: VCI - 141

SYSTEM UNIT / VCI-142 INTERCONNECTIONS

1. Interfacing the VCI-142 to a VMC-100 / VMC-101

Module Interface Description Cable P/N