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I/A Series® Remote Terminal Unit (RTU)

C50 V.28 Dual Communications Module

The C50 V.28 Dual Communications Module provides
two independent communication channels (RS-232).
Each of the communication channels can be used as
a separate SCADA channels to two Master Stations,
or the second channel may be used as a backup to
the master channel.
• Two independent, user configurable channels
• Built-in microprocessor that processes signals
and eases the load on the Master Processor
Module
• Supported protocols:

The module is controlled by an onboard – Indactic 33

microprocessor that is responsible for the sending – Conitel C2025
and receiving of messages, error detection, and – Conitel C300
control of the communications protocol. – Conitel C3000
– Baker
FEATURES – Harris
• Two communications ports to the CCITT V.28 – LN57 (async)
Standard – DNP 3.0
• Standard DB15 female receptacles allowing easy
• Data rates of 300 to 9600 baud standard up to
connection of standard communication cables
19.2 Kbaud factory configured

Product Specifications
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ELECTROBUS ADDRESS
INTERFACE DECODER

SHARED RAM
CPU ADDRESS
DECODER
DATA/ADDRESS PROCESSOR
LATCH
EPROM

10 Second 10 Second
Timeout on RTS SERIAL Timeout on RTS
COMMUNICATIONS
CONTROLLER

EXTERNAL MODEM EXTERNAL MODEM

INTERFACE SIGNALS INTERFACE SIGNALS

DB15 FEMALE DB15 FEMALE

CONNECTOR CONNECTOR

Figure 1. C50 V.28 Dual Communication Module Functional Block Diagram

POWER SUPPLY MODULE ANALOG INPUT MODULES

MASTER PROCESSOR MODULE

DUAL COMMUNICATIONS MODULE OUTPUT MODULE

Figure 2. C50 System, Example Implementation

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Module Overview
Figure 1 explains the operational structure of the C50
Dual Communications Board and its relationship to
the Electrobus interface and external modems. V.28 DCB

Communications Subsystem
The communications subsystem of the C50 RTU is RUN/FAIL
based on intelligent communication cards (see the
Dual Communications Module in Figure 2). These
cards contain a microprocessor, with associated RAM
and ROM. The onboard processor is responsible for
sending and receiving messages, as well as control
of the communications protocol. Communication with
the Master Processor Module occurs through shared
memory located on the Dual Communications
CH1
Module.
A serial communications controller (see Figure 3) and
external modem interface circuitry is used to
implement the two independent channels. The user
configures the communications controller during the
initial RTU configuration.
Error detection algorithms appropriate for each
supported communication protocol monitor
communication integrity. A high level of data integrity CH2
is guaranteed by rejecting corrupted messages.

Figure 3. Front Panel

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PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Physical Size Terminations
160 mm x 125 mm 15-pin female connector

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
Ambient Temperature Humidity
0°C to 60°C (optional -20°C to 60°C) 10% to 95% RH (non-condensing)

FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Processor Type Interface
Z80180 V.24/RS-232 (V.28) DTE

Communications Controller Radio Interface

Z85C30 Via suitable modem

Number of Channels Power Available

Two ±12 V 50 mA maximum per channel Pin 9 and 10 of
DB15
Data Rates
300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 Power Requirements
Higher rates available with reduced number of 540 mA @ 5 V
channels subject to CPU loading. Contact factory
for information Transient Protection (with external plug)
IEC 255-22-4;
Operating Modes IEC 801-4
Asynchronous/Synchronous Applies to C50 end of link only unless DCE device
has similar protection
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CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS

Pin Circuit Description Dir V.24 Ref
1 AA Protective ground -- 101
2 BA Transmitted data (TXD) Out 103
3 BB Received data (RXD) In 104
4 CA Request to send (RTS) Out 105
5 CB Clear to send (CTS) In 106
7 AB Signal common - 102
8 CF Received line signal detect (RLSD) In 109
9 - Power supply +12 V Out -
10 - Power supply -12 V Out -
15 DB Transmission signal element timing (TXC) DCE source In 114
13 DD Receiver signal element timing (RXC) In 115
12 CD Data terminal ready (DTR) fixed no control Out 108.2
14 DA Transmission signal element timing (TXC) DTE source Out 113

ORDERING INFORMATION
Part Number Description
0303323 V.28 (RS232) Dual Communications Controller
1050074 Harris 5000/5500 Firmware
1050077 C3000 Conitel Firmware
1050021 C2025 Conitel Firmware
1050021 Baker Firmware
1050076 Indactic 33 Firmware
NOTE
Firmware must be separately ordered and installed.
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