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Phoenix Contact RAD IFS Series User Manual

Phoenix Contact RAD IFS Series
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User manual
UM EN RAD-...-IFS
Radioline -
Wireless transmission system for
serial interfaces and I/O signals

Table of Contents

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Phoenix Contact RAD IFS Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Operating Temperature-40°C to +70°C
Housing MaterialPlastic
Mounting TypeDIN rail
Protection ClassIP20
Operating Voltage24 V DC
InterfaceRS-485
ProtocolsModbus
Connection MethodScrew terminals

Summary

For your safety

Installation notes

Guidelines for safe and proper installation, including electrical safety and environmental considerations.

Installation in Zone 2

Specific conditions for installing the device in potentially explosive areas (Zone 2).

Brief description

Wireless modules

Overview of the Radioline wireless modules, their features, and frequency bands.

I/O extension modules

Description of the available I/O extension modules and their capabilities.

Installation

Mounting and removal

Instructions on how to mount and remove the wireless module and I/O extension modules.

Connecting the power supply

Details on how to connect the power supply to the wireless module and system.

Serial interfaces

Information on configuring and connecting RS-232 and RS-485 serial interfaces.

Configuration and startup

Default settings of the wireless module

Default configuration parameters for the wireless module upon delivery or reset.

Operating mode of the wireless module

Description of the different operating modes for signal and data transmission.

Configuration using the configuration stick

Procedure for configuring the network settings using a configuration stick.

Configuration via the PSI-CONF software

Steps for configuring and diagnosing the wireless modules using PSI-CONF software.

Diagnostics on the wireless module

Explanation of the status LEDs and diagnostic indicators on the wireless module.

Serial data mode

Frame-based data transmission

Explanation of frame-based data transmission parameters like TIdleMin and TFrameEnd.

PLC / Modbus/RTU

PLC / Modbus/RTU mode

Details on operating the wireless system in PLC/Modbus/RTU mode for serial communication.

PLC / Modbus/RTU dual mode

Configuration and application of the dual mode combining serial and Modbus communication.

Modbus function codes

Overview of supported Modbus function codes for data read and write operations.

Description of I/O extension modules

RAD-AI4-IFS - analog extension module with four inputs

Detailed description of the RAD-AI4-IFS module, including structure and configuration.

RAD-PT100-4-IFS - extension module with four temperature inputs

Information on the RAD-PT100-4-IFS module for temperature measurements.

RAD-AO4-IFS - analog extension module with four outputs

Description of the RAD-AO4-IFS module for analog output signals.

RAD-DI4-IFS - digital extension module with four inputs

Details of the RAD-DI4-IFS module for digital input signals.

RAD-DI8-IFS - digital extension module with eight inputs

Information on the RAD-DI8-IFS module for digital input signals and pulse counting.

RAD-DOR4-IFS - digital extension module with four outputs

Description of the RAD-DOR4-IFS module for digital relay outputs.

RAD-DO8-IFS - digital extension module with eight outputs

Details of the RAD-DO8-IFS module for digital transistor outputs.

RAD-DAIO6-IFS - analog/digital extension module with six channels

Description of the RAD-DAIO6-IFS module with mixed analog and digital channels.

Planning wireless systems

Trusted Wireless 2.0

Overview of the Trusted Wireless 2.0 technology and its features.

RF bands

Information on different RF bands used by the wireless system.

Planning wireless paths

Essential requirements and considerations for planning wireless communication paths.

Selecting antenna cables and antennas

Guidelines for selecting appropriate antenna cables and antennas.

Installing antennas

Recommendations for proper antenna installation, including placement and polarization.

Range

Guide values for wireless system range based on antenna and data rate.

Equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP)

Definition and calculation of EIRP, including maximum legal limits.

Detecting and removing errors

Loopback test during serial data transmission

Procedure for performing a loopback test to diagnose serial data transmission issues.

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