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G30 Hardware Manual

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Revision History 

Rev. Date Summary 

1.0 4/10/2007 First release. G30 (stand-alone) processor and supported hardware. Serial comms option card 

will be supported in a future firmware release. Other comms option cards will soon be available. 

1.1 20/3/2008 Updated G30 isolation specifications. G30 (firmware 1704+) now supports OPT-SER serial option 

boards. Added more interface cables. 

1.2 4/9/2008 Added Series 3 (G3, G30) to Series 2 (CP-xx, PC-1, LP-x) serial port conversion cable (allows 

Series 2 standard cables to be directly connected). Added additional safety warnings. Updated 

Glossary. Updated GSM Modem cable. Added DIN rail mounting bracket. Updated RS422/RS485 

wiring diagrams. Added wiring examples for PSO-ACR power supply card. 

1.3 11/12/2008 Updated the digital input voltage range specification for the IOD-MXx modules. Added installation 

warning regarding Restricted Access Locations. Changed name of chapter “Mounting” to 

“Installation” 

G30 Hardware Manual 1.3 www.rtunet.com/support Page 2

SAFETY WARNINGS 

CAUTION 

Installation 

This equipment shall be installed only in RESTRICTED ACCESS LOCATIONS by the 

appropriately trained service personnel. 

The unit should not be mains powered (AC or DC) unless it is installed correctly. 

Fire Risk 

A supply voltage above the specified limits may cause fire. 

CAUTION 

Class I Division 2 Classification 

This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A-D or non-hazardous 

locations only if used with a PSO-DCU power supply card 

If a PSO-ACR power supply card is used, this equipment is suitable for use in nonhazardous 

locations only. 

WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD – SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR 

SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I, DIVISION 2. 

AVERTISSEMENT: RISQUE D’EXPLOSION – LA SUBSTITUTION DE COMPOSANTS PEUT 

RENDRE CE MATÉRIEL INACCEPTABLE POUR LES EMPLACEMENTS DE CLASSE I, 

DIVISION 2. 

CAUTION 

WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD – DO NOT REPLACE UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN 

SWITCHED OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS. 

AVERTISSEMENT – RISQUE D’EXPLOSION – COUPER LE COURANT OU S’ASSURER 

QUE L’EMPLACEMENT EST DÉSIGNÉ NON DANGEREUX AVANT DE REPLACER LE. 

WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD – DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT UNLESS 

POWER HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NONHAZARDOUS 

AVERTISSEMENT – RISQUE D’EXPLOSION – AVANT DE DÉCONNECTER L’EQUIPMENT, 

COUPER LE COURANT OU S’ASSURER QUE L’EMPLACEMENT EST DÉSIGNÉ NON 

DANGEREUX. 


Contents 

1. G30 Standalone RTU................................ ................................ ............ 5 

G30 OLED Displays ....................................................................................................................................... 5 

G30 Processor Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 6 

2. Comms Cards................................ ................................ ....................... 8 

Isolated Serial Card (OPT-SER) .................................................................................................................... 8 

3. Power Supply Cards ................................ ................................ .......... 10 

AC Input Card, Regulated (PSO-ACR) - Non Hazardous Locations Only................................................... 10 

DC Input Card, Unregulated (PSO-DCU)..................................................................................................... 13 

4. IO Daughter Cards ................................ ................................ ............. 15 

IO Daughter Card - MX2: 14DI, 8DO, 6AI (IOD-MX2) ................................................................................. 15 

IO Daughter Card - MX3: 14DI, 8DO, 6AI, 2AO (IOD-MX3) ........................................................................ 15 

IO Daughter Card - MX4: 16DI, 16DO (IOD-MX4)....................................................................................... 21 

5. Interface Cables ................................ ................................ ................. 26 

G30 Ethernet Connection Cable .................................................................................................................. 26 

G30 Serial Port Converter ............................................................................................................................ 27 

G30 to G30 Serial Crossover Cable............................................................................................................. 27 

G30 to CP-xx Serial Crossover Cable.......................................................................................................... 27 

PSTN Modems and GSMs ........................................................................................................................... 28 

Trio M Series Radio...................................................................................................................................... 28 

MaxStream External Spread Spectrum Radio ............................................................................................. 29 

6. Installation................................ ................................ .......................... 30 

Panel Installation .......................................................................................................................................... 30 

DIN Rail Installation...................................................................................................................................... 30 

7. Glossary................................ ................................ .............................. 31 

8. Appendix: Assembly Instructions ................................ .................... 32 


1. G30 Standalone RTU 

FEATURES 

C-tick and electrical safety compliant for 

Australia/NZ 

Supports logic written in any of the 

international IEC61131-3 control languages 

OLED Display and four status lights 

Three button controls 

Up to three communications ports 

One power supply card 

Optional IO card 

Optional comms card 

The G30 is a standalone (self contained) RTU that allows a power supply card (required), an IO card 

(optional) and a comms card (optional) to be installed within its enclosure. This allows the G30 to be setup 

for a wide variety of applications that require a compact RTU. 

G30 OLED Displays 

GENERAL: 

RTU address 1 

System ID AE 

Firmware 1595 

YY/MM/DD HH:MM:SS 

ETHERNET: 

IP 192.168.0.1 

Sub 255.255.255.0 

Gwy 0.0.0.0 

Interface UDP 

Tx Pkts 12345 

Rx Pkts 12345 

STATISTICS: 

RX Failures 5 

RX Successes 100 

TX Failures 8 

TX Successes 118 

HARDWARE: 

PSO-xxx 

IOD-xxx 

Ethernet 

OK 

OK 

OK 

POWER SUPPLY: 

Type PSO-xxx 

V-out 13.8V 

I-out mA 200mA 

I-bat mA 150mA 

Temperature 21°C 

DI1 OFF DI9 ON 


DI3 ON DI11 OFF 

DI4 OFF DI12 OFF 



DI7 ON DI15 ON 


DO1 ON DO9 ON 

DO2 OFF DO10 ON 

DO3 ON DO11 OFF 

DO4 OFF DO12 OFF 


DO6 OFF DO14 ON 

DO7 ON DO15 ON 



G30 Processor Specifications 

Processor 

Word Size 

Flash Memory 

SDRAM 

NV Static RAM 

Realtime Clock 

Realtime Clock Backup 

Note: flash memory and NV 

static RAM does not require 

battery backup 

Communications Ports 

Ethernet Protocols 

Supported 

OLED Display 

Cirrus EP9301 (ARM9), 133 MHz maximum (internal) 

32 bit data bus (internal) 

16 MB. Permanent memory. Used to store the RTU configuration, logic, 

retained variables and event logs. If power to the G30 processor is lost, 

non-retained variables and the current state of execution will be reset. 

32 MB 

32 kB (128 kB optional). Permanent memory (NV = non volatile). Initial 

storage location of event logs. Event logs are then transferred to Flash. 

Yes. Accuracy + 1 minute/month (after calibration, at calibrating 

temperature) 

Super-capacitor 

TBD/50 hours @ 25/70 C up to 1000 hours operation 

TBD/TBD hours @ 25/70 C after 5 years 

TBD/TBD hours @ 25/70 C after 10 years 

Port 1: 10 or 100 Mbps Twisted Pair Ethernet. Has auto speed and link 

detect 

Port 2: USB 2.0 Host, Full Speed (12 Mbps max) 

Port 3: Option card 

TCP/IP, UDP, TCP, ARP and ICMP 

TCP/UDP Kingfisher protocol port number: 4058 

Color 96 x 64 pixel OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) 

Displays 8 lines of 19 characters 

LEDs (left to right) LED1: Power ON = Power OK 

LED2: 

Currently unassigned 

LED3: 


LED4: 


Push buttons 

Three - UP (left), DOWN (middle) and ENTER (right) 

Configuration Software Toolbox PLUS+ 

RTU Address Range 1-65535 

Supported Protocols 

Kingfisher, Modbus, DNP3, SNMP and more. For a complete list, please 

obtain Protocols.PDF from www.rtunet.com/support 

Logic Processing 

IEC 61131-3, Implemented using ISaGRAF Version 5.xx 

Input voltage range 

9 to 30 VDC 

Power Consumption 

2.5 W maximum 

Environment 

Operating Temperature -40 to 70 C 

EMC & Safety Compliance 

Port Isolation 

Dimensions - 

G30 Stand Alone RTU 

Operating Humidity 

5-95% RH @ 0 to 40 C non-condensing 

C-Tick 

Ethernet port: Working voltage in respect to system earth/ground must not 

exceed 150 VAC maximum. Isolation voltage (transient): 1 kV. 

USB Port: None 

Option Card Port: Depends on the Option Card installed. 

175 H x 70 W x 128 D mm (includes mounting brackets) 


Port 1 Ethernet Pinout 

RJ45 Pin Ethernet 

Function 

1 TX+ 

2 TX- 

3 RX+ 

4 N/C 

5 N/C 

6 RX- 

7 N/C 

8 N/C 

RJ45 Socket 

87654321 

RJ45 Plug 

12345678 

(EIA-561 / RS232D International Standard) 

Note: the above pin numbering is opposite 

to CP-11/21/30, PC-1 and LP-1 ports. 

Port 1 Ethernet LEDs 

LED 

YELLOW 

GREEN 

ON when there is traffic 

Description 

ON when port is connected to an ethernet network 

G30 Standalone RTU Part Numbers 

G30-SW-OPT-PSO-IOD 

IO Daughter Card Option: 

MX2 - 14DI, 8AI, 8DO 

MX3 - 14DI, 8AI, 8DO, 2AO 

MX4 - 16DI, 16DO 

Power Supply Option: 

ACR - AC Input regulated 

DCU - DC Input unregulated 

Comms Option: 

000 - None 

SER - RS232/422/485 Serial 

Slot Width: 

SA - Stand Alone 

Eg. G30-SA-000-ACR-MX4 

The above option cards are detailed in the following chapters. 


2. Comms Cards 

Isolated Serial Card (OPT-SER) 

FEATURES 

2.5 kV Isolation 

RS232 / RS422 / RS485 Interface 

Port Pinout 

RJ45 Pin RS232 RS422 / 

RS485* 

1 DSR NC 

2 DCD NC 

3 DTR NC 

4 GND GND 

5 RXD RX- 

6 TXD TX- 

7 CTS RX+ 

8 RTS TX+ 

RJ45 Socket 

87654321 

(EIA-561 / RS232D Standard) 

RJ45 Plug 

12345678 

Note: the above pin numbering is 

opposite to CP-11/21/30, PC-1 and LP-1 

ports. 

* Connect TX- and RX- together to obtain LINE- (RS485) and connect TX+ and RX+ together to obtain LINE+ (RS485). 

The Isolated serial card supports full hardware flow control. 

Isolated Serial Card Specifications 

Baudrate 

300 to 115200 bps 

Data Format 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop (8, N, 1) 

Interface Types 

RS232 or RS422 or RS485 


0.5 W maximum 

Environment 

Operating Temperature -40 to 70 C 

RS422 Line drive 

RS485 Line drive 

Isolation 


10 Receivers 

32 Receivers 

2.5 kV 



Wiring Diagram - RS422 4-Wire 

The Master RTU can transmit to or receive from any one Remote RTU at any time or each Remote RTU can 

transmit to or receive from the master RTU, one at a time. Note: Remote RTUs cannot communicate with 

each other. Up to 10 RTUs (or other RS422 devices) can be connected to the RS422 bus. Maximum RS422 

wire length:1200 m. 

Line termination 

required 

100 

Ohm 

100 

Ohm 

GND * 

GND w ire can 

be tied directly 

to EARTH if 

100 ohm 

resistor not 

available 

TX+ 

TX- 

RX+ 

RX- 

GND 

TX+ 

TX- 

RX+ 

RX- 

GND 

... 

TX+ 

TX- 

RX+ 

RX- 

GND 

100 

Ohm 

1/2 W 

RTU SERIAL PORT 



EARTH 

Master 

Remote 

Remote 

* If GND w ire not available, each GND terminal can be tied to EARTH locally using a 100 ohm 1/2 W resistor or 

directly to EARTH (if resistors not available). 

Wiring Diagram - RS485 2-Wire 

Each RTU can transmit/receive to any RTU, one at a time. Up to 32 RTUs (or other RS485 devices) can be 

connected to the RS485 bus. Maximum RS485 Wire Length: 600 m. 

120 

Ohm 

LINE+ 

LINE- 

LINE+ 

LINE- 

LINE+ 

LINE- 

GND * 

120 

Ohm 

GND w ire can 

be tied directly 

to EARTH if 

100 ohm 

resistor not 

available 

TX+ 

RX+ 

TX- 

RX- 

GND 

TX+ 

RX+ 

TX- 

RX- 

GND 

TX+ 

RX+ 

TX- 

RX- 

GND 

... 

LINE+ 

LINE- 

GND 

100 

Ohm 

1/2 W 




RS485 DEVICE 

EARTH 

* If GND w ire not available, each GND terminal can be tied to EARTH locally using a 100 ohm 1/2 W resistor or 

directly to EARTH (if resistors not available). 


3. Power Supply Cards 

AC Input Card, Regulated (PSO-ACR) - Non Hazardous 

Locations Only 

FEATURES 

AC or DC Input Supply 

Auxiliary DC Output 

Monitoring - supply voltage and current 

Low Voltage Shutdown 

Backup Battery Charging 

This power supply card accepts AC / DC mains input (or DC battery input) and outputs DC voltages used to 

power the G30 and external equipment such as a radio. It also provides monitoring and protection of the 

power supply circuitry. 

WARNING: If a PSO-ACR power supply card is used, the G30 RTU is suitable for use in nonhazardous 

locations only. 


PSO-ACR Specifications 

Input Supply 

Input Protection 

Output Power 

Backup Battery 

Auxiliary Output 

Isolation 

Input Supply Fuse 

Connectors 

Environment 

Output Noise 

Monitoring 

EMC & Safety 

Compliance 

Accessories 

(supplied with card) 


90-260 VAC, 50-60 Hz 

96-340 VDC 

Note: can also be powered using 11 to 14.5 VDC when powered from the 

backup battery terminals. 

Under Voltage (< 80 VAC) and Over Voltage (> 400VAC) on the mains input 

Reverse Voltage and Over Voltage (> 18 VDC) on the battery input 

Regulated 35W Total 

Nominal Voltage 

Battery Fuse 

Deep Discharge Protection 

Intelligent Battery Charging 

13.8 VDC. Boost charges battery using up to 

14.2 VDC @ 7 A max. 

6A @ 20 C polyfuse (auto-resettable). Provides 

short circuit and overload protection. 

Yes. 

RTU shuts down at < 10.5 V 

Restarts at > 11.5 V 

Yes. Temperature compensated. 

12 VDC @ 2.5 A max. 

Protected against short circuit and overload 

Controllable using logic (can switch OFF and ON) 

Maximum working voltage: 300 V RMS 

Dielectric Strength: 2600 VAC or 3000 VDC for 1 minute 

1.6 A 

IEC 60320-C14 Mains Power Inlet (standard IEC computer power socket) 

6-way pluggable terminal block for Auxiliary output, external Temperature 

Sensor and Battery 

Operating Temperature 


-40 to 70 o C 

500 mV peak-to-peak over 10 Hz to 10 MHz. 

Item 

Power Supply Voltage 

Power Supply Current 

Power Supply Temperature 

External Temperature 

(from ext. temp. sensor) 

Battery Current 

Battery present 

AC Present 

C-tick 


Accuracy 

+ 0.2 V 

+ 100 mA 

+ 3 °C 

+ 3 °C 

+ 100 mA 

2.5m right-angle IEC 60320-C13 mains power inlet lead (with no mains plug 

fitted) 

External Temperature Sensor 

6-way Terminal Block plug 

1W maximum (consumed by power supply card) 


PSO-ACR Wiring Diagram 

I 

ON 

OFF 

O 

1 

I/ O 

Tape or cable tie 

the temperature 

sensor to the 

negative battery 

terminal to enable 

temperature 

compensated 

battery charging. 

Connect black 

striped wire of 

sensor to TS-. 

+ 

OPTIONAL 12VDC 

EXTERNAL 

DEVICE 

+ - 

OPTIONAL 

BACKUP 

BATTERY 

- 

+ 

- 

VA+ 

VA- 

TS+ 

TS- 

B+ 

B- 

VA+ 

VA- 

TS+ 

TS- 

B+ 

B- 

AUX 12V 

OUTPUT 

TEMP 

SENSOR 

BATTERY 

IN/OUT 

ETHERNET 

USB 

Card is supplied with a right-angle 

IEC 60320-C13 mains power inlet 

plug and unterminated lead. Fit local 

mains plug where necessary. 

E 

N 

A 

POWER INPUT 

~ 

90-260 VAC 

96-340 VDC 

OPTION 

A standard computer power cable can 

be used to power the card. However, 

the G30 door will not close. 

Instead of using AC mains power to power the PSO-ACR, 

the power supply card can be powered using a DC supply 

connected to the Battery terminals or to the AC input 

terminals as shown below. 

Powering the PSO-ACR Using A Low Voltage DC Supply 

11 to 14.5 VDC 

POWER 

SUPPLY 

+ 

- 

B+ 

B - 

Powering the PSO-ACR Using A High Voltage DC Supply 

96 to 340 VDC 

POWER 

SUPPLY 

+ 

- 

A 

N 


DC Input Card, Unregulated (PSO-DCU) 

FEATURES 

Monitoring - supply voltage and current 

Power using an external DC supply 

Auxiliary DC Output 

This card is powered from a DC input supply. It provides over and reverse voltage protection but otherwise 

does not regulate the supply voltage. The card provides power for the G30, provides an auxiliary output for 

external equipment and monitors the input supply voltage and current. 

PSO-DCU Specifications 

Input Supply 

Input Protection 

Outputs 

Input Supply - Low 

Voltage shutdown 

Isolation 

Supply Fuse 

Connector 

Environment 

Monitoring 

EMC & Safety 

Compliance 

Accessories 

(supplied with card) 


10-16 VDC, 2.5 A maximum 

Over voltage and reverse voltage 

Auxiliary 2.0 A max @ Input Supply voltage. 

Auxiliary output has over current and short circuit protection and can be 

controlled (switched OFF and ON) using logic. 

PSO-DCU Wiring Diagram 

I 

ON 

OFF 

O 

1 

I/ O 

OPTIONAL DC 

EXTERNAL 

DEVICE 

Ambient Temperature Sensor 

10 to 16 VDC 

POWER 

SUPPLY 

+ 

- 

+ 

- 

VA+ 

VA- 

TS+ 

TS- 

+ 

- 

VA+ 

VA- 

TS+ 

TS- 

+ 

- 

AUX 

OUTPUT 

TEMP 

SENSOR 

INPUT 

10~30VDC 10~16VDC 

ETHERNET 

USB 

OPTION 


4. IO Daughter Cards 

IO Daughter Card - MX2: 14DI, 8DO, 6AI (IOD-MX2) 

IO Daughter Card - MX3: 14DI, 8DO, 6AI, 2AO (IOD-MX3) 

FEATURES 

6 Analog Inputs (software configurable as 

current or voltage inputs) 

2 Analog Outputs (MX3 only) 

16-Bit Analog Resolution 

Isolated DC Output for Loop Power 

8 Transistor Outputs 

14 Digital Inputs 

500V RMS Channel to Logic Isolation 

The MX3 is identical to the MX2 except it has two additional Analog outputs. 

Digital Inputs: Can be powered from the card's own auxiliary output or an external supply can be used. 

Current through an input (in either direction) results in a logic 1 in the status register. 

Digital Outputs: Can be configured for high speed pulse outputs if desired. 

Analog Inputs: Can be configured as current or voltage inputs using software. 

Analog Outputs (IOD-MX-3 only): Provide current and voltage outputs. Outputs can be powered by the 

card itself or from an external supply. 


Specifications 

MX2 / MX3 General 

Processor 

Real Time Operating 

System 


IO Connector (on card) 

Environment 

Accessories 

Atmel ARM7 

ThreadX 

24 VDC @ 250 mA (6 W) Isolated (for powering IO) 

Protected against continuous short circuit 

Isolated to 1500 V (for up to 60 seconds) 

Maximum capacitive load 100 µF 

40 pin IDC Male 



-40 to 70 o C 


Supplied with a 1, 2 or 5 metre interface cable, 40 pin IDC female to female 

Supplied with a terminal interface block that is DIN rail mountable (as shown) 


MX2: 3 W / 9 W maximum with Auxiliary output OFF / ON 

MX3: 4 W / 10 W maximum with Auxiliary output OFF / ON 


MX2 / MX3 Digital Inputs 

Inputs per card 14 

Rated Input Voltage 

Input Type 

Input Grouping 

Input Characteristics 

Isolation 

Input Scan Time 

Debounce 

Channel Inversion 

Sequence Of Events 

Edge Counting 

24 VDC (supports reverse polarity) 

Current Sinking 

2 groups: inputs 1 to 6 and inputs 7 to 14. Each group has a separate common 

Impedance 

On-state Voltage 

Off-state Voltage 

On-state Current 

4.7 k 

+ 19.2 to 28.8 VDC 

+ 0 to 5.0 VDC 

1.4 mA minimum. Current=(Vin-1.2) / 5.7 mA 

Off-state Current 

0.5 mA maximum 

500 V RMS channel to logic 

100 V RMS channel to channel between input groups 

250 V RMS channel to field power 

250 V RMS channel to other types of IO channels (DO, AI and AO) 

No isolation between channels in the same group 

1 ms (for all channels) 

0 (default) to 16000 ms configurable on any channel(s). 

Yes. Selectable on any channel(s). 

Yes. Selectable on any channel(s). Triggered on change of state. 

Can capture up to 1000 events per second 

Accurate to 1 ms. 

Yes. Selectable on any channel(s). Can count rising or falling edges. 

Frequency Counting 10 kHz maximum on channels 1 and 2 

500 Hz maximum on all other channels 

Quadrature Counting Selectable on input channels: 1&2, 3&4, 5&6, 7&8, 9&10, 11&12, 13&14 


MX2 / MX3 Digital Outputs 

Outputs per card 8 

Rated Switched Voltage 12 to 24 VDC 

Output Type 

Transistor, Open Collector, Current Sinking 

Output Grouping 2 groups: outputs 1 to 4 and outputs 5 to 8 

Each group has a separate common 

Maximum Switched 

60 VDC 

Voltage 


Current 

Isolation 

Output Protection 

Output Update Time 

Failsafe 

Pulse / Frequency 

Generation 

100 mA per channel, self limited 




250 V RMS channel to other types of IO channels (DI, AI and AO) 


Yes. Protected against reverse polarity and transient over voltage and current 


Yes. Software configurable on any channel(s). If failsafe is disabled, output 

holds last state. Failsafe is triggered after 10 seconds of no communications to 

the G30. 

High Speed: 

10 kHz maximum, 1 Hz minimum @ 50% nominal duty cycle 

Configurable on channels 1 to 4 

Accurate to 0.01% 

Low Speed: 

500 Hz maximum @ 50% nominal duty cycle 


Accurate to 2% @ 500 Hz, 0.5% @ 100Hz, 0.1% @ 1 Hz 

Configurable Pulse ON or OFF time: 1 to 16,000 ms 

Note: Low Speed pulse frequencies are determined by the time it takes to generate one 

pulse ie. Pulse Period = Pulse ON + Pulse OFF times. Pulse frequency (Hz) = 1000 / 

Pulse Period (ms). 


MX2 / MX3 Analog Inputs 


Input Ranges 

Isolation 

4-20 mA, 0-20 mA, 1-5 V, 0-5 V 

(software selectable for each individual channel) 

Input Scan Time 1 ms (for all channels) 

Input impedance 250 for current input 

1 M for voltage input 

Accuracy +0.05% @ 20 °C 

+ 0.15% @ -40 to 70 °C 

Resolution 

16 bit 



250 V RMS channel to other types of IO channels (DI, DO and AO) 

No isolation between Analog input channels 

MX3 Analog Outputs (not applicable to MX2) 


Output Ranges 

Isolation 

Resolution 

4-20 mA, 0-20 mA, 1-5 V, 0-5 V 

(software selectable for each channel) 



250 V RMS channel to other types of IO channels (DI, DO and AO) 

No isolation between Analog output channels 

16 bit 

Accuracy + 0.1% @ 20 °C 

+ 0.2% @ -40 to 70 °C 


Settling Time 

User Load 


Failsafe 

1 ms (for both channels) 

20 ms max. per channel 

850 maximum for current output 

1 k minimum for voltage output 

Protected against continuous short circuit. 

Yes. Software configurable on any channel(s). Can specify 0-100% failsafe 

value. If failsafe is disabled, output holds last value. Failsafe is triggered after 

10 seconds of no communications to the G30. 


MX2 / MX3 Wiring Diagram 

NOTCH 

View ing Front Of Card 

TOP 

1 

3 

5 

7 

9 

11 

13 

15 

17 

19 

21 

23 

0V 24V 2 

AO1V* AO2V* 4 

AO1C* AO2C* 6 

AO 1-2 

COM* 

DO 1-4 

COM 

AI 1- 6 

COM 

DO 5-8 

COM 

8 

AI1 AI2 10 

AI3 AI4 12 

AI5 AI6 14 

DO1 DO2 16 

DO3 DO4 18 

20 

DO5 DO6 22 

DO7 DO8 24 

IO POWERED BY CARD 

24V 

AI x 

AI 1-6 COM 

0V 

AI x 

AI 1-6 COM 

0V 

24V 

AI x 

AI 1-6 COM 

0V 

24V 

ANALOG INPUTS 

+ 

- 

+ 

- 

+ 

- 

Analog 2-Wire 

Transmitter 

Analog 3-Wire 

Transmitter 

PWR 

Analog 4-Wire 

Transmitter 

PWR 

IO POWERED EXTERNALLY 

AI x 

ANALOG INPUTS 

+ 

- 

PWR 

Analog 4-Wire 

Transmitter 

+ 

POWER 

SUPPLY 

- 

ANALOG OUTPUTS (IOD-MX3 only) * ANALOG OUTPUTS (IOD-MX3 only) * 

24V 

AOxC 

AO 1-2 COM 

0V 

+ 

- 

Analog 

Current Load 

AI x 

AI 1-6 COM 

AI x 

AI 1-6 COM 

AI 1-6 COM 

+ 

- 

+ 

- 

+ 

AOxC - 

AO 1-2 COM 

Analog 2-Wire 

Transmitter 

Analog 3-Wire 

Transmitter 

PWR 

+ 

- 

+ 

- 

- 

POWER 

SUPPLY 

POWER 

SUPPLY 

Analog 

Current Load 

+ 

POWER 

SUPPLY 

25 

27 

29 

31 

DI1 DI2 26 

DI3 DI4 28 

DI5 DI6 30 

DI 1-6 

COM 

DI 7-14 

COM 

32 

33 DI7 DI8 34 

35 

37 

39 

DI9 DI10 36 

DI11 DI12 38 

DI13 DI14 40 

* IOD-MX3 Only 

AOxV + 

AO 1-2 COM - 

DI x 

24V 

DI y-z COM 

0V 

Analog 

Voltage Load 

DIGITAL INPUTS 

FIELD CONTACT 

DIGITAL OUTPUTS 

24V + 

LOAD 

- 

DO x 

DO y-z COM 

0V 

When output is energised, output channel is 

shorted to the DO COM terminal. 

DI x 

DI y-z COM 


FIELD CONTACT 

+ 

POWER 

SUPPLY 


DO x - + 

LOAD 

+ 

POWER 

SUPPLY 

DO y-z COM 

- 



* Note: When using a mix of current and voltage Analog outputs, the accuracy of the voltage output will only 

be preserved if the voltage output has its own common wire (ie. not shared with the current output[s]). 


IO Daughter Card - MX4: 16DI, 16DO (IOD-MX4) 

16 Digital Inputs 

FEATURES 

16 Transistor Outputs 

Isolated DC Output for Loop Power 

500 V RMS Channel to Logic Isolation 

Digital Inputs: Can be powered using the card's own auxiliary output or an external supply can be used. 

Current through an input (in either direction) results in a logic 1 in the status register. 

Digital Outputs: Can be configured for high speed pulse outputs if desired. 


Specifications 

MX4 General 

Processor 

Real Time Operating 

System 


IO Connector (on card) 

Environment 

Accessories 

Atmel ARM7 

ThreadX 

24 VDC @ 250 mA (6 W) Isolated (for powering IO) 

Protected against continuous short circuit 

Isolated to 1500 V (for up to 60 seconds) 

Maximum capacitive load 100 µF 

40 pin IDC Male 



-40 to 70 o C 


Supplied with a 1, 2 or 5 metre interface cable, 40 pin IDC female to female 

Supplied with a terminal interface block that is DIN rail mountable (as shown) 


2 W / 8 W maximum with Auxiliary output OFF / ON 


MX4 Digital Inputs 


Rated Input Voltage 

Input Type 

Input Grouping 

Input Characteristics 

Isolation 

Input Scan Time 

Debounce 

Channel Inversion 

Sequence Of Events 

Edge Counting 

24 VDC (supports reverse polarity) 

Current Sinking 

2 groups: inputs 1 to 8 and inputs 9 to 16. Each group has a separate common 

Impedance 

On-state Voltage 

Off-state Voltage 

On-state Current 

4.7 k 

+ 19.2 to 28.8 VDC 

+ 0 to 5.0 VDC 

1.4 mA minimum. Current=(Vin-1.2) / 5.7 mA 

Off-state Current 

0.5 mA maximum 




250 V RMS channel to Earth 

250 V RMS channel to other types of IO channels (DO, AI and AO) 



0 (default) to 16000 ms configurable on any channel(s). 

Yes. Selectable on any channel(s). 

Yes. Selectable on any channel(s). Triggered on change of state. 

Can capture up to 1000 events per second 

Accurate to 1 ms. 

Yes. Selectable on any channel(s). Can count rising or falling edges. 

Frequency Counting 10 kHz maximum on channels 1 and 2 

500 Hz maximum on all other channels 

Quadrature Counting 

Selectable on input channels: 1&2, 3&4, 5&6, 7&8, 9&10, 11&12, 13&14, 

15&16 


MX4 Digital Outputs 


Rated Switched Voltage 12 to 24 VDC 

Output Type 

Transistor, Open Collector, Current Sinking 

Output Grouping 2 groups: outputs 1 to 4 and outputs 5 to 8 

Each group has a separate common 


60 VDC 

Voltage 


Current 

Isolation 



Failsafe 

Pulse / Frequency 

Generation 

100 mA per channel, self limited 




250 V RMS channel to Earth 

250 V RMS channel to other types of IO channels (DI, AI and AO) 


Yes. Protected against reverse polarity and transient over voltage and current 


Yes. Software configurable on any channel(s). If failsafe is disabled, output 

holds last state. Failsafe is triggered after 10 seconds of no communications to 

the G30. 

High Speed: 

10 kHz maximum, 1 Hz minimum @ 50% nominal duty cycle 


Accurate to 0.01% 

Low Speed: 

500 Hz maximum @ 50% nominal duty cycle 


Accurate to 2% @ 500 Hz, 0.5% @ 100 Hz, 0.1% @ 1 Hz 

Configurable Pulse ON or OFF time: 1 to 16,000 ms 

Note: Low Speed pulse frequencies are determined by the time it takes to generate one 

pulse ie. Pulse Period = Pulse ON + Pulse OFF times. Pulse frequency (Hz) = 1000 / 

Pulse Period (ms). 


MX4 Wiring Diagram 

View ing Front Of Card 

TOP 

1 

3 

5 

7 

9 

11 

13 

15 

0V 24V 2 

DO1 DO2 4 

DO3 DO4 6 

DO5 DO6 8 

DO7 DO8 10 

DO1-8 

COM 

DO9-16 

COM 

12 

DO9 DO10 14 

DO11 DO12 16 

IO POWERED BY CARD 

DI x 

24V 

DI y-z COM 

0V 


FIELD CONTACT 


24V + 

LOAD 

- 

DO x 

DO y-z COM 

0V 



IO POWERED EXTERNALLY 

DI x 

DI y-z COM 


FIELD CONTACT 

+ 

POWER 

SUPPLY 

Note: polarity can 

be reversed 


DO x - + 

LOAD 

+ 

POWER 

SUPPLY 

DO y-z COM 

- 



17 

DO13 DO14 18 

NOTCH 

19 

21 

DO15 DO16 20 

DI1 DI2 22 

23 

DI3 DI4 24 

25 

DI5 DI6 26 

27 

DI7 DI8 28 

29 

DI1-8 

COM 

DI9-16 

COM 

30 

31 

DI9 DI10 32 

33 

DI11 DI12 34 

35 

DI13 DI14 36 

37 

DI15 DI16 38 

39 

EARTH EARTH 40 


5. Interface Cables 

G30 Ethernet Connection Cable 

To connect directly to a G30 with a PC, an Ethernet crossover cable (as supplied with Toolbox PLUS+) is 

required as illustrated below. If connecting to an Ethernet hub, a straight through cable or a crossover cable 

can be used. 

G30 

Ethernet Crossover Cable 

Ethernet Switch 

Ethernet 

Network 

Ethernet Switch 

G30 

Ethernet Straight 

Through Patch 

Cables 

The above cables are industry standard and are readily available. 


G30 Serial Port Converter 

Converts a G30 serial port into a CP-xx serial port. Series 2 (CP-xx, PC-1, LP-1) serial port cables can then 

be used with the converted G30 serial port. 

G30 Serial Card 

G30 

RJ45 

RJ45 Socket - Surface Mount Box 

(with screw terminals) 

CP-xx Serial Port 

RJ45 Socket 

RJ45 Socket 

87654321 

DSR 1 

DCD 2 

DTR 3 

GND 4 

RXD 5 

TXD 6 

CTS 7 

RTS 8 

Patch lead wire 

n/c 

n/c 

Box Wire 

7 4.3 VDC 

5 DCD 

8 DTR 

4 GND 

2 RXD 

1 TXD 

3 CTS 

6 RTS 

12345678 

G30 to G30 Serial Crossover Cable 


G30 

Heatshrink (Wires joined inside as shown below) 

RJ45 

RJ45 


G30 

RJ45 Socket 

TXD 6 

RXD 5 

GND 4 

CTS 7 

RTS 8 

Serial Crossover Cable 

6 TXD 

5 RXD 

4 GND 

7 CTS 

8 RTS 

RJ45 Socket 

8765432 

1 

8765432 

1 

G30 to CP-xx Serial Crossover Cable 


G30 

Heatshrink (Wires joined inside as shown below) 

RJ45 

RJ45 

CP-xx (also 

PC-1, LP-1) 

RTU Serial Port 

RJ45 Socket 

TXD 6 

RXD 5 

GND 4 

CTS 7 

RTS 8 

Serial Crossover Cable 

1 TXD 

2 RXD 

4 GND 

3 CTS 

6 RTS 

RJ45 Socket 

87654321 

12345678 


PSTN Modems and GSMs 


G30 

RJ45 

DB25 Male 

Banksia PSTN Modem 

RJ45 Socket 

87654321 

TXD 6 

RXD 5 

GND 4 

DCD 2 

CTS 7 

RTS 8 

2 TXD 

3 RXD 

7 GND 

8 DCD 

20 DTR 

5 CTS 

4 RTS 


G30 

RJ45 

DB15 Male 

High Density 

Wavecom GSM 

RJ45 Socket 

TXD 6 

RXD 5 

GND 4 

DCD 2 

CTS 7 

RTS 8 

2 TXD 

6 RXD 

9 GND 

1 DCD 

12 RTS 

8 DTR 

(WM02-G900, 

Fastrack or 

Fastrack Supreme) 

87654321 


G30 

RJ45 

DB15 Male 

High Density 

3G Data Modem 

Maxon MM-6280IND 

RJ45 Socket 

87654321 

TXD 6 

RXD 5 

GND 4 

DCD 2 

CTS 7 

RTS 8 

3 TXD 

2 RXD 

14 GND 

1 DCD 

7 RTS 

13 DTR 

Trio M Series Radio 


G30 

RJ45 

DB9 Male 

TRIO M Series Radio 

With Modem Fitted 

(Eg. MR450) 

RJ45 Socket 

TXD 6 

RXD 5 

GND 4 

DCD 2 

CTS 7 

RTS 8 

3 TXD 

2 RXD 

5 GND 

1 DCD 

87654321 


MaxStream External Spread Spectrum Radio 

The following Maxstream external spread spectrum RF modems are recommended: 

XTH9-PKI-R-128 Xtend 900MHz Spread Spectrum Modem RS232/485/422 for Australia 

XT09-PKI-R Xtend 900MHz Spread Spectrum Modem RS232/485/422 for the USA 

X24-019PKI-R Xstream 2.4GHz Spread Spectrum Modem RS232/485/422, 19200 bps 

throughput, International 


G30 

RJ45 

DB9 Male 

RJ45 Socket 

87654321 

TXD 6 

RXD 5 

GND 4 

DCD 2 

CTS 7 

RTS 8 

DTR 3 

3 TXD 

2 RXD 

5 GND 

1 DCD 

8 CTS 

7 RTS 

4 DTR 

MaxStream Spread 

Spectrum modem 

Please ensure that the MaxStream radio switches are set as follows: 

XTend 

O 

N 

1 2 3 4 5 6 

Set for: RS232, 

RS485 termination=None and 

TX/RX mode=User Defined 

(Switch 1, 5 and 6 set ON) 

XStream 

O 

N 

1 2 3 4 5 6 

Set for: RS232, 

RS485 termination=None 

and Parity=None 

(Switch 1 ON) 


6. Installation 

Panel Installation 

Use 4 screws to attach the G30 to a suitable flat surface. 

Ensure there is adequate ventilation below and above the unit and 

that any objects do not obstruct the ventilation holes. 

CAUTION: This equipment shall be installed only in 

RESTRICTED ACCESS LOCATIONS by the appropriately trained 

service personnel. 

CAUTION: The unit should not be mains powered (AC or DC) 

unless it is installed correctly. 

DIN Rail Installation 

DIN rail bracket 

G30 installed on DIN rail bracket 


7. Glossary 

AI, AO, DI, DO Analog Input, Analog Output, Digital Input and Digital Output respectively. 

Byte 

A group of 8 bits. Each bit can be a 0 (off) or a 1 (on) allowing up to 256 combinations. 

Card 

A PCB (printed circuit board) and its connectors. A card is housed within a module. 

Comms 

Communications 

Current Sinking Current is supplied into the RTU’s IO terminal. 

G30 

A double width module that includes a Power Supply Card, a Processor Card and may 

include an IO card and a comms option card. Runs the Linux operating system and 

supports ISAGRAF. 

IO 

Input, Output 

IP 

Internet Protocol. Used for ethernet communications. 

Port 

A physical connection or socket on an RTU used for communications 

Processor Module Processor module containing a CPU (central processing unit) 

Protocol 

Refers to the format of messages that may be passed to, from and through an RTU in 

communication with local and remote devices. Communications may use one or more 

RTU ports. Examples of protocols used within telemetry include Kingfisher, Modbus 

and DNP3. 

RTU 

Acronym for Remote Terminal Unit. Describes a group of processor, communication 

and IO modules that comprise a device for monitoring and control of hardware and 

devices in remote locations. 

TCP/IP 

Transfer Control Protocol / Internet Protocol. Commonly used for Ethernet 

communications. 

UDP 

Universal Datagram Protocol. 


8. Appendix: Assembly Instructions 

This appendix describes how to assemble all the possible components in a G3-SA-xxx-xxx-xxx Stand Alone 

RTU. 

WARNING: FOLLOW ANTI-STATIC PROCEDURES 

Electronic components can be damaged by even small amounts of static discharge. It is highly recommend 

that antistatic procedures be used. Avoid touching any components and metal parts. Do not store cards near 

strong electrostatic, electromagnetic, or radioactive fields. 

1. Fit the OLED to 

the G30 processor 

card. 

If OLED connector 

and PCB connector 

are different 

brands, the keyway 

on the PCB 

connector will need 

to be removed. 

2. Connect the 

short cable to the 

G30 processor 

card. Bend cable as 

shown. 

3. Connect the long 

cable to the G30 

processor card. 

4. Install the 

comms option 

card and fasten 

with screws 


5. Connect short 

cable to MX card. 

Lay long cable 

underneath MX 

card and install MX 

card to centre of 

case. 

6. Install the G30 

processor card. 

Ensure OLED 

slides into top front 

of case. 

7. Install right hand 

side of case 

8. Install long cable 

to power supply 

card as shown. 


9. Install power 

supply into left 

hand side of case. 

Ensure power 

supply card locates 

onto case support 

dowels. 

10. Install left hand 

side case cover 

11. Install the 

rubber buttons to 

the OLED display. 

Ensure rubber 

button dimples 

locate into the 

OLED circuit board 

holes. 

Remove OLED 

screen protector 

12. Install light tube 

into front case. 

13. Superglue 

button surround 

onto front case 

14. Affix bubble 

sticker onto top of 

front case 


15. Install front 

case, taking care to 

locate the rubber 

buttons. 


door. Note: install 

bottom hinge first, 

then slide top hinge 

into position. 


panel. 

18. Plug in green 

power supply 

connector. 

19. Install mounting 

feet. 


20. Affix side case 

label, inner door 

labels and bubble 

sticker. 

21. Place serial 

number for G30 

unit, and any 

options such as MX 

or PSO cards (if 

fitted) onto the main 

label. 

22. The G30 is now completely assembled!

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