PowerLogic T500 Substation Controller

PowerLogic XS280
User Manual

BQT7988501-00
06/2024

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Table of Contents
Foreword ......................................................................................................5
Safety Information ......................................................................................5
EU Directives .............................................................................................6
Safety Instructions ......................................................................................6
About the book ...........................................................................................6
General Description of XS280 ..................................................................8
PowerLogic T500 Platform ..........................................................................8
XS280 Module............................................................................................9
XS280 Interfaces...................................................................................... 11
LED Indicators.......................................................................................... 11
Physical Mounting and Installation .........................................................13
Installation ...............................................................................................13
Handling Modules ...............................................................................13
Module Location within the Chassis or Backplane..................................13
Power Supply Requirements................................................................14
Configuration Switches........................................................................14
Mounting Procedure............................................................................15
Wiring XS280 ...........................................................................................16
Recommendation for EMC...................................................................16
Wiring RS-485 ....................................................................................16
Wiring RS-422 ....................................................................................17
Wiring RS-232 ....................................................................................17
Termination Resistor (RS-485 and RS-422) ..........................................18
Interconnection with Other Equipment ..................................................19
Configuration and Maintenance..............................................................20
Configuration of the Backplane ..................................................................20
XS280 Configuration.................................................................................23
XS280 Channel ..................................................................................23
Maintenance of Module.............................................................................25
webApp..............................................................................................25
Using webApp ....................................................................................26
Appendix ....................................................................................................29
Technical Specifications ............................................................................29
Glossary .....................................................................................................33

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Foreword
Safety Information
Important Information
Read these instructions carefully, and look at the equipment to become familiar
with the device before trying to install, operate, service, or maintain it. The
following special messages may appear throughout this documentation or on the
equipment to warn of potential hazards or to call attention to information that
clarifies or simplifies a procedure.

The addition of this symbol to a “Danger” or “Warning” safety label indicates that an
electrical hazard exists which will result in personal injury if the instructions are not
followed.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or
death.

! DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.

! WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.

! CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.

NOTICE
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury.

Please Note
Electrical equipment should be installed, operated, serviced, and maintained only
by qualified personnel. No responsibility is assumed by Schneider Electric for any
consequences arising out of the use of this material.
A qualified person is one who has skills and knowledge related to the construction
and operation of electrical equipment and its installation, and has received safety
training to recognize and avoid the hazards involved.

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EU Directives
This equipment complies with the following Directives of the European Parliament
and of the Council:
• EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
• LVD Directive 2014/35/EU
• RoHS Directive 2015/863/EU

Safety Instructions

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
• Electrical equipment must be installed, operated, serviced and maintained
only by qualified personnel.
• All safety instructions in the Operation Manual must be read, understood and
strictly followed, and the technical characteristics of the device must be
checked before installing or working on this equipment.
• Do not work alone.
• Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe
electrical work practices. See NFPA 70E, NOM-029-STPS-2011, CSA Z462,
NFC 18–510 and UTE C18–510–1.
• Turn off all power supplying this unit before working on or inside the
equipment. Consider all sources of power, including the possibility of back
feeding.
• Before working on the equipment, check for hazardous voltage between all
terminals, including the protective earth ground. Always use a proper rated
voltage sensing device to confirm that the power is off.
• Start by connecting the device to the protective earth ground and to the
functional ground.
• To open a live current transformer secondary circuit, turn off the primary side
of the transformer and short-circuit the transformer secondary circuit.
• Screw tight all terminals, even those not in use.
• Set all devices, doors, and covers before turning on power to this unit.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

About the book

Document Scope
This manual provides information for the assembly, wiring, configuration and
maintenance of the PowerLogicTM XS280 module (part number EMS73100).

Document Revision History

Document reference- Release date Modifications
revision
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Conformity
The PowerLogic T500 platform and all its components have been developed in
accordance with the requirements for a quality management system, complying
with the ISO 9001:2015 standard.

Related Documents
Product Title of Reference
documentation number
Easergy Builder User Manual SE-S856-MSS

PowerLogic HU280 User Manual BQT7944901

PowerLogic T500 Platform User Manual BQT7944801

webApp Maintenance and Monitoring Tool User Manual BQT7944802

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that are deemed inappropriate by some customers.

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General Description of XS280

PowerLogic T500 Platform
The PowerLogic T500 substation controller range addresses applications in the
energy automation domain. It is a high-technology platform which provides a
solution to the business areas of Schneider Electric.
The following figures show a PowerLogic T500 in chassis (left) and in backplane
(right).

PowerLogic T500 in chassis and backplane

The PowerLogic T500 design has been optimized to meet the most demanding
requirements of multiple sectors:
• Cost-efficiency, minimum downtime, and compliance with electrical safety,
electromagnetic compatibility and environmental standards.
• Safety and reliability requirements for power, gas, water, residual water
supply, etc.
• Centralized monitoring and control of geographically-distributed systems
which support hierarchical data acquisition and redundant networks.
• Local monitoring and control with data sharing capabilities of plant-distributed
devices.
• Quick troubleshooting by means of programmable automation execution.
• Modular design: all I/O, power supply and communication modules have an
identical format.

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PowerLogic T500 architecture

PowerLogic T500
Configuration Tool
Communication Modules

XS280

Profibus-DP
SCADA Client HU280 HU280

I/O Modules
Control Modules DI180

(1 Gbps / 100 Mbps)

LAN Ethernet
DO280
Display
DO180

IED AI160
IED
AX160
IED
PowerLogic T500
WebApp Tool/ WebUI Tool
Monitorization and Diagnostic Tool

XS280 Module
The XS280 is the serial communication module available in PowerLogic T500. It
expands the control module communication capability. This module is linked with
the CPU module (HU280) through a bidirectional high-speed channel.
The XS280 module communicates with the CPU module through the internal bus,
at a transmission rate of up to 1.5 Mbps. The multiplexing operation allows the
bidirectional transfer of the message streams from input channels and its signals.
The communication protocol between the XS280 module and the CPU module
follows a client-server (poll-response) structure, in which the client is the CPU
module and the servers are the different installed XS280 modules.
The XS280 module supports:
• A controller block
• A communication channel block
• An indication block

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XS280 front view

Controller Block
The controller block supports the following functions:
• Parameter settings and control of the communication blocks:
◦ Asynchronous communication
◦ Configurable transmission/reception
◦ Configurable transmission rate up to 38,400 bps
◦ Configurable stream (number of bits, start, stop and parity bit)
◦ RTS/CTS flow control
◦ Transmission/reception of complete streams
• Block indication update with the new block module information
• Communication bus interface to connect with the CPU

Communication Channels Block

Each module includes eight completely configurable communication channels with
the following features:
• Input protection against electromagnetic disturbances
• Individual galvanic isolation per communication channel through iCouplers®
• Six signals for each channel: Tx, Rx, RTS, CTS, DTR and DSR
• RS-232 / RS-485 / RS-422 signal levels. All channels are configurable as RS-
232, RS-485 or RS-422

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XS280 Interfaces
The XS280 module integrates eight channels supporting RS-232, RS-485 or RS-
422 communication standards.
All connectors are RJ-45 type. The communication status is displayed in the LED
indicators panel.

LED Indicators
The following LED indicators are available in a XS280 module:

LED indicators

• DIA: general diagnostics

• RUN: operation status
• One diagnostic LED for each block of four communication channels (ST1/
ST2)
• 32 indications for the channel signals. Four indications for each channel to
display the Transmission status (Tx1-Tx8), Reception status (Rx1-Rx8),
Request to Send (RTS1-RTS8) and Clear to Send status (CTS1-CTS8).

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XS280 provides the following information to the operator:

/ : On : Off
/ : Blinking

LED indicators meaning

DIA RUN STx RXx TXx RTSx CT- Description Ac-

Sx tion
The module is configured and communication with the CPU. –

Incorrect configuration. The module has assigned the address 0. 2

Incorrect configuration. The module has assigned an address 1

greater than eight.

ON when Request To Send (RTS) or Clear To Send (CTS)

signals are activated. The channel has to been set with ENABLE
for “RTS Control”. If the channel was configured as AUTO, these
LEDs are only ON if there is transmission/reception. These LEDs
are OFF for any other situation.

The firmware does not work properly. It is necessary to install the 2

software again.

Hardware is not working. 2

Hardware is not working on the block x. 2

Receiving data. –

Transmitting data. –

The actions to be taken are the following:

1. If the module address does not match with any configured address, this
module does not exchange data with the control unit. Check that the module
address corresponds to configured address. The module may also be
switched OFF.
2. Verify that the wiring of the module is correct. Contact the Customer Care
Center or your Services Representative.

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Physical Mounting and Installation

Installation
Handling Modules

NOTICE
HAZARD OF ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE
• Handle the module from the front side, as far as possible from the backplane
connectors.
• Do not touch the pins of the module connector.
• Keep the module in its antistatic bag or packaging box, when unused.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

Module Location within the Chassis or Backplane

NOTICE
HAZARD OF INCORRECT EQUIPMENT OPERATION
• Do not place the HU280 module next to PS280 power supply module.
• Modules must be installed in vertical position.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

All XS280 modules in the RTU must be installed in the first backplane.
Communication data is not expanded to other backplanes. Then, the maximum
number of XS280 modules connected to an HU280 module is eight.
Respect the following requirements to place the modules in the chassis or in the
backplane:
• When using the PS280 power supply module, place it in slot 1 (left-hand
side). In redundant-power supply configurations, use slots 1 and 2 for both
power supply modules.
Other modules can be located in any position (slot) within the chassis.
• Group the modules to minimize the adverse effects caused by noise and
heat.
• Place modules, and specifically HU280 modules, as far as possible from the
modules which operate at alternating currents or high currents.
• If the system uses redundant HU280 modules, place both CPUs modules
side by side in the backplane.

Backplane positions

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Power Supply Requirements

NOTICE
HAZARD OF OVER VOLTAGE OR REVERSE POLARITY
• Check the adjustment of the supply voltage.
• Check the correct wiring.
• Check that the auxiliary power supplies are scaled depending on the
consumption of the installed modules. Auxiliary power can be supplied either
by a PS280 module or by an external power supply.
• Check that the voltage input for the backplane is 5.4 Vdc.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

The backplane can be powered by a PS280 module, by an external power supply

or by a redundant power supply configuration, see Power Supply Redundancy
section of the PowerLogic T500 Platform manual.
The PS280 module is capable of supplying power to the modules connected to the
backplane, as required.
When using auxiliary power supplies, check that the power supply satisfies the
power consumption depending on the installed modules.
Estimation of the power consumption required:
• Consider that the maximum power requirement for each XS280 module is:
3.9 W.
• Add up the power consumption for each module installed in the backplane.
The power consumption information is indicated on the technical label of the
module. It is also included in the technical specification table in the user
manual of each module and in the data sheet.
• After adding the consumption of all modules, add a safety margin: between
20% and 50% of the full power consumed by the modules in the backplane.
• When selecting a power supply, consider the power supply efficiency: 70 -
90%. This helps protect the chassis and power supply from overloading.

Configuration Switches
The module identification address and Profibus communication speed can be set
using the microswitches on the rear panel of the module. Switches 1 to 4 are used
to configure the address. The position allocation is shown in the following table:

Addressing the XS280 module

Position 4 Position 3 Position 2 Position 1 Address

OFF OFF OFF ON 1
OFF OFF ON OFF 2
OFF OFF ON ON 3
OFF ON OFF OFF 4
OFF ON OFF ON 5

OFF ON ON OFF 6
OFF ON ON ON 7

ON OFF OFF OFF 8

The Profibus communication speed can be set using the microswitches on the
rear panel of the module.

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The Profibus communication speed must be the same for all PowerLogic T500
modules, which is determined by the speed of the master, configured by software,
in the control module. The speed is set using microswitches 9 to 11 as shown in
the following table:

Configuration switches

Position 11 Position 10 Position 9 Profibus Rate

OFF OFF OFF 19.2 kbaud
OFF OFF ON 93.75 kbaud
OFF ON OFF 187.5 kbaud
OFF ON ON 500 kbaud
ON OFF OFF 1.5 Mbaud
ON OFF ON Not available
ON ON OFF Not available
ON ON ON Not available

NOTE: For optimal system performance, set the Profibus rate to 1.5 Mbaud.
NOTE: Microswitches 8 and 12 are reserved and must be set to OFF.

Mounting Procedure
PowerLogic T500 modules can be installed in a 19-inch chassis (BP270) or a
backplane (BP260).
The BP260 can detect an incorrect installation of the modules. However, some
configurations can work correctly even though the modules are not mounted
correctly. This situation creates a mechanical instability and might cause serious
problems.

NOTICE
HAZARD OF INCORRECT MOUNTING OF MODULES
Ensure that configurations are working correctly and modules are mounted
correctly.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

The following figure shows two modules inserted on the backplane. One of the
modules is incorrectly inserted but this does not prevent its functioning.

PowerLogic T500 module incorrectly inserted on the left (shown with the red
ellipsis) and module correctly inserted on the right

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To mount the module in the chassis or backplane, follow the instructions below:
1. Switch off the power supply.
2. Mount the module at the desired position, and if you are using a backplane,
verify that the rear rails are properly mounted using the pre-drilled holes on
the backplane.
3. Firmly press the module to ensure that the connector fits in to the backplane
connector properly. Check the module is correctly mounted onto the
backplane base.
4. Fix the module using the screw located at the top.

Wiring XS280
Recommendation for EMC
To avoid EMC disturbances, follow the instructions below.
The communication bus can be installed using 2-wires communication or 4-wires
communication. To increase the immunity to electromagnetic interference (EMC),
use a shielded twisted pair.

NOTICE
HAZARD OF INCORRECT WIRING
Ensure that the cable is shielded properly.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

The shield connection depends on the equipotentiality between the connected

devices:
• Guaranteed equipotentiality: Both devices are connected to a ground
system, so that the same potential level is guaranteed. The shield must be
connected at both ends.
• Limited equipotentiality: Both devices are connected to the ground but not
to the same ground system. To limit the difference of potential that can be
produced among them, a cable with the appropriate cross-section is installed
between the grounding of both. The shield must be connected at one end.
• No guaranteed equipotentiality: Ground connection of both devices cannot
be guaranteed (both devices must be connected to a ground system). Copper
must not be used in this case.

Wiring RS-485
For RS-485, the pairs are shielded individually or all together by a copper braid.
The recommendations for the cable are the following:
• Resistance: < 100 Ω/km
• Section: 0.22 mm2 (24 AWG)
• Characteristic impedance: 120 Ω
• Maximum length: 1200 m
• Maximum transmitters: 32
• Maximum receivers: 32
All channels can be configured as RS-485 half-duplex.

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RS-485 port pinout

Pin Description I/O

1 Rx (-) B I/O

3 Tx (+) Y I/O

4, 5 GND

6 Rx (+) A I/O

8 Tx (-) Z I/O

The cabling for a half-duplex communication is the following:

• Join wires 1 and 8 (Rx(-) / Tx(-), B/Z or Negative (-)).
• Join wires 3 and 6 (Tx(+) / Rx(+), A/Y or Positive (+)).
• Join wires 4 and 5 to GND.
NOTE: A and B naming convention depends on the manufacturer. Check the
naming convention of the manufacturer of the connected product.

Wiring RS-422
For RS-422 the pairs must be shielded individually. The recommendations for the
cable are the following:
• Resistance: < 100 Ω/km
• Section: 0.22 mm2 (24 AWG)
• Characteristic impedance: 100 Ω
• Maximum length: 1200 m
• Maximum transmitter: 1
• Maximum receivers: 10
All channels can be configured as RS-422.

RS-422 port pinout

Pin Description I/O

1 Rx (-) I

3 Tx (+) O

4, 5 GND

6 Rx (+) I

8 Tx (-) O

Wiring RS-232
The 8 communication channels can be configured as full RS-232 with galvanic
isolation.
RS-232 port pinout

Pin Description I/O

1 /CTS I
2 /DTR O
3 Data transmission O
4 GND
5

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RS-232 port pinout (Continued)

Pin Description I/O

6 Data reception I

7 /DCD I
8 /RTS O

Termination Resistor (RS-485 and RS-422)

In a communication bus (RS-485 or RS-422), the devices installed on the ends of
the bus include a termination resistor.
For each communication port that works as end of the bus, a terminal with
termination resistors (120 to 150 Ω) for both reception and transmission channels
must be installed.
NOTE: For each bus, only two devices must function as a termination of the
bus.
The recommended models for these auxiliary terminals (both by Phoenix Contact)
are the following:

FL-PP-RJ45-SC and VIP-3/PT/RJ45

For example, the following figure shows how to use a 5-pin terminal for RS-422 in
full-duplex communications:

Termination resistor in full-duplex communications

Auxiliary
terminal x - Rx +Tx GND +Rx -Tx

For RS-485, using half-duplex communications, a 3-pin terminal must be used as

follows:

Termination resistor in half-duplex communications

Auxiliary
terminal x _ + GND

NOTE: Above figures are examples. Some other mechanism that provides
with the same functionality can be used.
To connect the XS280 port with the auxiliary terminal, if the bus is RS-422, the
cable to be used is shown in the following figure:

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Cable for connection XS280-Auxiliary terminal in full-duplex

communications
XS280 Auxiliary
(RJ-45) terminal x

1, -Rx (B) -Rx (B)

3, +Tx (Y) +Tx (Y)

4, GND
GND
5, GND

6, +Rx (A) +Rx (A)

8, -Tx (Z) -Tx (Z)

Cable for connection XS280-Auxiliary terminal in half-duplex

communications
Auxiliary
XS280
terminal x
(RJ-45)

1, -Rx (B) -Data (B)

3, +Tx (Y) +Data (A)

4, GND
GND
5, GND

6, +Rx (A)

8, -Tx (Z)

Interconnection with Other Equipment

The XS280 module incorporates Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) circuits across
all its communication ports. In order to sustain performance in accordance with the
specifications outlined in the IEC60255 standard (chapter 8.5), it is essential that
the ports of the external equipment to which they are connected also adhere to the
SELV requirements.

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Configuration and Maintenance

Configuration of the Backplane
NOTE: You should be familiar with the general use of Easergy Builder. For
more information about the tool, refer to the Easergy Builder manual.
An understanding of basic PowerLogic T500 concepts is required in order to
configure the acquisition:
• A backplane is a set of IO modules connected to a CPU and a power supply.
• Each IO module is allocated to a unique address in the backplane.
• The addressing procedure is carried out manually through the switches of
each module. In Easergy Builder tool, you need to match this address with
the one shown by the switches. For more information, refer to Configuration
Switches.

In the workspace of Easergy Builder, create a new RTU using or right-click in

an empty area of the RTU tree.

Create a new RTU

Click next to the graphic of the backplane to add, remove or change the IO
modules included on the default configuration.

Modify the IO modules

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From this screen, you can do the following action:

Configuring backplane

1. Using this window, add or remove a module in the backplane. Use to add
new modules and to remove a module.

Adding new IO modules

2. Change the address for each module displayed under its image using .
The address for each module must be the same that is indicated with its rear
switches.

Change address

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3. Use to configure the time parameters of the polling and digital filtering.

Profibus configuration

4. To create a new configuration, use or select RTU in the tree and right-
click.

New configuration

If Create defined RTU acquisition points field is checked, all points of the
local acquisition of the acquisition blocks included in the default configuration
associated with the RTU are included in coreDb.
For example, if an HU280 is mounted in a backplane with an acquisition
module and Create defined RTU acquisition points is checked, the
following points are generated:
• Corresponding inputs, if available, in the Analog or Status table
• Corresponding outputs, if available, in the Commands table
• Supervision point for each block
At the end of the operation, the new configuration appears in the RTU tree.
Double-click it, so that the Easergy Builder tool goes into configuration mode.

PowerLogic T500 local acquisition

Within the configuration, double-click on the laq icon to change the address of
the modules.

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XS280 Configuration
XS280 Channel
The ports used to communicate with field devices are configured as
communication channels. They can be configured in the Channels tab of the
configuration mode of Easergy Builder. The number and type of these channels
depends on the type of CPU and communication modules installed in the RTU.

XS280 channel architecture

For example, this figure shows an RTU with a HU280 and an XS280 module. The
Channel Architecture zone displays all channels and links (channel
associations) which are defined.
• Channel1 and Channel2: COM1 and COM2 (HU280)
• Channel3 and Channel4: RS-485 and RS-422 (XS280)
Using buttons in the toolbar, you can:

• Click to add a new channel or link.

• Click to delete a channel or link.

• Click to modify the configuration of a channel or link.

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The following figure shows the configuration panel for ASYNC channel:

Channel setup

Where:
• Name: identifying name
• Description: description
• Type: channel type depending on the implemented communication protocol.
There are three types:
◦ TCP
◦ UDP
◦ ASYNC (RS-232, RS-485 or RS-422 serial communication)
• Specific Parameters: reserved, this box should not be checked.
• Channel: the physical port is used for this channel. The list of physical
channels available are the following:
◦ HU280: COM1, COM2.
◦ XS280: XS280 x-COMx. Only the ports available in the configured XS280
are listed for configuration.
• Baudrate: specifies the communication speed. The speed range is between
300 and 256000 bps.
• Protocol: defines which asynchronous protocol is used. The available
protocols are RS-232, RS-485 and RS-422. RS-485 allows 2 or 4-wire
communications.
• Parity, Stop bit, Data bits: configures the communication parameters.
• RS-485 / RS-422:
◦ Termination resistor
◦ Polarization

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• Modem Control: these parameters allow configuring the signals for modem
control in the communication ports. Not all values are available for each CPU.
◦ DTR Control: flow control
– ENABLE: DTR at high logical level (1)
– DISABLE: DTR at low logical level (0)
– TOGGLE (only available for K7 modem): DTR control depends on the
parameter DTR - RTS delay.
◦ RTS Control: to configure the RTS output:
– DISABLE. disables the use of the RTS signal.
– ENABLE: enables the RTS signal, and keeps it active.
– AUTO: the RTS signal timing is defined automatically.
– TOGGLE: allows defining timing for RTS signal.
◦ CD Control:
– ENABLE: CD at high logical level (1)
– DISABLE: CD at low logical level (0)
◦ DSR Control:
– ENABLE: DSR at high logical level (1)
– DISABLE: DSR at low logical level (0)
◦ Time Setup: time setup when DTR is configured as TOGGLE:
– Delay before transmission: elapsed time from the data transmission
is ready and activation of the RTS.
– DTR – RTS delay: timeout before the RTS signal is established when
DTR has been activated.
– Timeout CTS: standby time from the activation of the RTS to the
activation of the CTS. If the CTS value is zero, it means that the
transmission is done regardless of CTS value. For non-zero values,
channel transmission is controlled by the CTS; if the time defined in this
attribute elapses without a CTS activation, then the package pending to
be sent is discarded.
– RTS(or CTS) message delay: elapsed time from the activation of the
CTS to data transmission.
– Message – RTS delay: time from the end of the data transmission to
RTS deactivation.
NOTE: For 2-wires RS-485 communications, set the RTS control to TOGGLE,
and define all times to 0 ms. Thus, reception while transmitting is disabled (to
avoid echo).

Maintenance of Module
webApp
The webApp is a set of remote user interfaces for consulting, monitoring and
maintenance tasks. Once the username and password have been entered, you
can access the main window and, depending on the webtool, several sections are
available.
webApp is used with the HU280 module.
NOTE: webApp has been designed to work only with the cyber security brick.
This functionality is not available in systems that do not include the cyber
security brick and does not work in systems without the external web server
either. The pages are loaded dynamically according to the users roles.

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When you use webApp, the following message appears before the tool is
accessed:

Disclaimer information

Read the information and take it into account.

Using webApp
PowerLogic T500 webApp has an access control that gives access only to
authorized users. To get to the window access, enter https://< CPU IP
address> in the navigation address bar, where <CPU IP address> must be
changed for the correct IP address.

Access screen

Enter the Username and Password to access the webApp main window.
The webApp main window screen has five tabs:
• Home
• Monitoring & Control
• Diagnostic
• Maintenance
• Settings

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Home Tab
Home tab

The Home tab displays the following information:

• Device Information: You can add the names of the operators who have used
or configured the equipment or a specific custom note that can be viewed
each time a connection is established to this RTU. This information can be
modified using Edit option.
• Location: The GPS coordinates for the RTU location (place, latitude,
longitude, and altitude) should be entered here by the installer. The location is

not set automatically. The image must be included manually by clicking

on the map.

• Image associated with the RTU. Click on the graphic zone to include a
location map corresponding to the GPS coordinates.
• Notes. This zone allows you to include notes that are shown to other users.

Click to add notes.

• Factory information: This zone shows the manufacturer, model and the
version of the software loaded on the PowerLogic HU280 module. Click

next to the Factory Information to include an image of the particular

RTU or CPU for identification purposes.

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Monitoring and Control Tab

Monitoring and Control view - System information

The Monitoring & control > Data window allows you to monitor the information of
each coreDb table:
• Status page: for viewing the status of the digital data.
• Command page: for sending the change of state commands based on the
digital data.
• Analog page: for viewing measurement values.
• Setpoint page: for forcing parameter values.

Diagnostic
In the Diagnostic menu, a Trace tab is available. The channels configured with
Easergy Builder can be monitored in Trace tab. You can choose the channel to
monitor and click in the Show selected traces field.

Diagnostic view

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Appendix
Technical Specifications
Hardware Specifications
Specifications Description

Number of channels 8
Isolation between channels 1.5 kVrms
Signal level RS-232 / RS-485 / RS-422

Signals Rx - Tx - RTS - CTS - DTR - DSR

Weight 677 g

Consumption 3.4 W (Using 8 channels)

Dimensions 245 x 170 x 45 mm

Interfaces
Specifications Description

Field connection 8 ports

RJ-45 connector
RS-485 connection Resistance < 100 Ω/km
Wire: 0.22 mm2 (24 AWG)

Impedance: 120 Ω

Max wiring length: 1200 m

Half duplex

RS-422 connection Resistance < 100 Ω/km

Wire: 0.22 mm2 (24 AWG)

Impedance: 100 Ω

Max wiring length: 1200 m

RS-232 connection Resistance < 100 Ω/km

Wire: 0.22 mm2 (24 AWG)

Max wiring length: 15 m

Software
Specifications Description

Transmission features Configurable per channel

Transmission rate Up to 38400 baud

Transmission / Reception By complete streams

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Standard Compliance
Directive / Test Identification Details
European and British Directives

Low Voltage (LVD) 2014/35/EU CE Mark Directive

IEC 61010-1:2010 Standard of product for electrical safety
requirements

IEC 61850-3:2013 (Clause 6.9.3) Climatic environmental tests

IEC 61850-3:2013 (Clauses 6.10.1, Mechanical performance

6.10.2, 6.10.3)

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) 2014/30/EU CE Mark Directive

IEC 60255-26:2013 Standard for measuring relays and
protection equipment

IEC 61850-3:2013 Standard for communication networks and

systems for power utility automation

EN 61000-6-4: 2018 Emission standard for industrial

environments
EN 61000-6-5: 2015 Immunity for equipment used in power
station and substation environment
RoHS 2011/65/EU, including the delegated European Directive
Directive 2015/863
EN IEC 63000:2018 Technical documentation for the RoHS
assessment
WEEE 2012/19/UE European Directive

EMC - Emission tests

Radiated emission. EF measure CISPR16-2-3:2016 30 MHz to 6 GHz

CISPR 32:2015+A1:2019

EN 55022:2011
Continuous conducted emission on power EN 55032:2015 / AC:2016-07 0.15 MHz to 30 MHz
leads
CISPR 16-2-1:2014 / AMD1:2017

CISPR 32:2015+A1:2019
EMC - Immunity tests

Radiated RF Electromagnetic field immunity EN 61000-4-3:2006 / A1:2008 / A2:2010 80 – 6000 MHz, AM 1 kHz Prof: 80 %,
test 10 V/m

1000 – 2700 MHz, AM 1 kHz Prof: 80 %,

3 V/m

2700 – 6000 MHz, AM 1 kHz Prof: 80 %,

1 V/m
Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced IEC 61000-4-6:2014 0.15 – 80 MHz, AM 1 kHz Prof: 80 %,
by radiofrequency fields 10 Vrms

Electrical fast transient / burst immunity test IEC 61000-4-4:2012 ±4 kV, 5 kHz

Surges immunity test IEC 61000-4-5:2014 ±0.5, ±1, ±2 kV (symmetrical coupling)

±0.5, ±1, ±2, ±4 kV (asymmetrical coupling)

Damped oscillatory wave EN 61000-4-18:2007 / A1:2011 1 kV (1 MHz) DM / 2.5 kV (1 MHz) CM

Power frequency magnetic field immunity test IEC 61000-4-8:2010 50 Hz, 100, 30, 3 A/m continuous

50 Hz, 1000 A/m for 1 s

50 Hz, 300 A/m for 3 s

Electrostatic discharge immunity test IEC 61000-4-2:2009 ±4 kV, ±6 kV (direct and indirect contact
discharge)

±2 kV; ±4 kV; ±8 kV (air discharge)

DC Voltage dips, short interruptions and IEC 61000-4-29:2000 100 % during 100 ms. Criterion A
voltage variations

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Directive / Test Identification Details

100 % during 5000 ms. Criterion C

60 % during 200 ms. Criterion C

30 % during 500 ms. Criterion C

Applies to PS280

Mains frequency voltage IEC 61000-4-16:2016 30, 10 V continuous

100, 300 V 1 s

100 V (differential), 300 V (common)

Ripple on DC input power port IEC 61000-4-17:1999 15 % Un, 100 Hz / 10 % Un, 50 Hz

Gradual shut-down / start-up (dc power 60255-26:2013 (Clause 7.2.13) Shut-down ramp, 60 s
supply)
Power-off, 5 min

Start-up ramp, 60 s

Electrical Safety

Compliant with all requirements IEC 61010-1:2010 Overvoltage category II

Pollution degree 2

Environmental tests
Cold test IEC 60068-2-1:2007 Test Ad (-40 ºC / 16 h)

Test Ab (-40 ºC / 72 h)

Dry heat test IEC 60068-2-2:2007 Test Bd (+70 ºC / 16 h)

Test Bb (+80 ºC / 72 h)

Damp heat, cyclic test IEC 60068-2-30:2005 +25 ºC / +55 ºC, 93 % RH / 96 % RH, 6
cycles (24 h)

Damp heat steady state test IEC 60068-2-78:2001 Test Cab 93 % / +40 °C / 10 days

Change of temperature IEC 60068-2-14:2009 Test Nb

-40 ºC / +70 ºC / 2 ºC/min / 1 h / 10 cycles

Mechanical tests (Chassis mounting)

Vibration (sinusoidal) IEC 60068-2-6:2008 Test Fc

IEC 60255-21-1:1988 Section 1

Shock and bump IEC 60068-2-27:2011 Test Ea and guidance

IEC 60255-21-2:1988 Section 2

Seismic tests IEC 60068-2-6:2008 Section 3

IEC 60255-21-3:1988
Drop test IEC 60068-2-31 :2008 1 m (with packaging)

ISO 4180:2019

Ordering Option
To order, select the EMS73100: 8-channels serial communication line.

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Glossary
A
A: ampere. Base unit of electric current in the International System of Units.

AC: Alternate Current.

AI160: PowerLogic T500 analog input module.

AI: Analog Input.

AO: Analog Output.

AWG: American Wire Gauge.

AX160: PowerLogic T500 analog input/output module.

B
BP260: PowerLogic T500 backplane.

BP270: PowerLogic T500 chassis.

Bps: bits per second.

C
CPU: Central Processing Unit.

CTS: Clear To Send.

D
DC: direct current.

DCD: Data Carrier Detected.

DI180: PowerLogic T500 digital input module.

DI: Digital Input.

DIN: Deutsches Institut für Normung.

DO180: PowerLogic T500 digital output module with relays.

DO280: PowerLogic T500 digital output module with transistors.

DO: Digital Output.

DSR: Data Set Ready.

DTR: Data Terminal Ready.

E
EMC: Electro Magnetic Compatibility.

EPROM: Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory.

G
g: gram.

GND: Ground.

GPS: Global Positioning System.

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H
HU280: PowerLogic T500 CPU module.

Hz: hertz. Frequency in cycles per second.

I
I/O: Input/Output.

IED: Intelligent Electronic Device.

IRIG-B: mode B of the standard IRIG.

IRIG: Inter Range Instrumentation Group.

K
kB: kilobyte.

kHz: kilohertz.

L
LAN: Local Area Network.

LED: Light Emitting Diode.

LVD: Low Voltage Directive.

M
mA: milliampere.

MB: megabyte.

Mbps: megabits per second.

MHz: megahertz.

m: meter.

mm: millimeter.

ms: millisecond.

N
N/A: not applicable.

P
PC: Personal Computer.

PPS: pulses per second.

PS280: PowerLogic T500 power supply.

PWR: power.

R
RAM: Random Access Memory.

RS-232: communication standard.

RS-485: multipoint differential bus.

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RTDB: Real-Time DataBase.

RTS: Request To Send.

RTU: Remote Terminal Unit.

Rx: reception.

S
SCADA: Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition.

SELV: Safety Extra Low Voltage.

SNTP: Simple Network Time Protocol.

SRAM: Static Random Access Memory.

s: second.

T
TCP or TCP/IP: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. Set of protocols
used to transfer data on the Internet.

TU: Terminal Unit.

Tx: transmission.

V
VAC: Voltage of Alternate Current.

VDC: Voltage of Direct Current.

W
W: watts.

X
XS280: PowerLogic T500 serial communication module.

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