Instruction Manual - Hardware Descriptions
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REFCON
This manual is a guide for users of the equipment described. The information so provided should not be
considered all-inclusive or covering all contingencies. If you need further information, please contact the
Emerson office stated below.
Emerson Climate Technologies makes reservations for misprints and similar errors.
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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION 6
2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 7
Cables 7
EM Noise Limits 7
3 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 8
System Overview 9
RS485 Interconnection Drawings 20
PCT & ISC Connection Drawings 21
Peripheral Equipment Overview 22
Configurations Table 23
Jumper Setting Busbar Coupler (BBC) 25
4 DRAWINGS 26
RMM/ISC Build-in plate – 2 RMM 27
Alarm Panel Connections - Card010 31
5 SYSTEM DELIVERY 32
List of Components 32
UPS (230 USB) 32
RDC (Handheld TK 2) 32
List of Components 33
UPS (230 USB) 33
RDC (Handheld TK 2) 33
Min Spare Parts 34
PCT 34
6 PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS 35
HP Compaq dc8300 sff (0620-076) 36
Instruction Manual - Hardware Descriptions 37
REFCON Standard Junction box (2079-006) 38
REFCON standard printer (1.1) 39
Marine kit for PC / 15” / 17” / 19”/ 21” TFT (0640-040) 40
UPS - Blazer 42
RDC MKII – REFCON Data Collector ( P/N 1189-004) 46
Description 46
Application 46
Bus Bar Coupler (BBC) (8215-001) 48
ISC Connection Box (7801-100) 50
ISC Master Module (7801-400) 53
Inductive Signal Coupler for new building – ISC35NB (7801-001) 55
RMM Master mkIII and mkIV 57
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Introduction
1 INTRODUCTION
REFCON enables an operator to automatically monitor and control thousands of reefer containers through a
single computer system. This makes REFCON the ideal solution wherever complete monitoring of reefer
containers is required – whether on board a vessel or in a container terminal.
REFCON is an integral reefer container monitoring system, which uses the reefer container’s own power
cable to transmit data between the container and the computer monitoring system on the vessel or in a
container terminal.
Modern reefer containers are controlled by a micro-processor which, sends and receives information via a
modem installed inside the container. The modem uses the power line to communicate with the master
modem installed on the vessel or terminal. The master modem passes data between the power line and the
computer monitoring system using RS 485 protocol.
REFCON is a reefer containers monitoring system based on the ISO-10368 standard. The standard
specifies a method for the reefers containers and REFCON to communicate using the power cables. The
method is called Power Cable Transmission (PCT) and is a high frequency signal transmission.
The two main hardware components of the system are the computer running the REFCON application and
the modem substations (REFCON Substation) that collect data from the reefers via the power cables. The
two system components are usually connected via a serial RS485 network, but other types of network like
LAN, fibre and wireless can be used.
The REFCON PC is usually connected to the customer LAN, giving access to valuable information and
control. One of the benefits is that many users (client PC’s) can operate REFCON at the same time.
Even though most reefers have the communication modems installed some reefers, usually old, do not have
the ability to communicate via the power cables. Using the handheld device option, the REFCON Data
Collector (RDC), it is possible for REFCON to monitor any reefer container that is unable to communicate via
the power cables. Simply download the desired reefer containers to the handheld RDC, and use the list to
examine the relevant condition data, thus avoiding pen and paper for manual inspection. The RDC comes
with a docking station, which automatically transfers all new data into REFCON.
This document describes the hardware parts of your REFCON system. You will in general find:
Further information and specific details are listed on the homepage, myrefcon.com
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2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
As a general rule all installations have to be according to highest industrial standard.
Further information and specific details are listed on the homepage, myrefcon.com
Cables
All cables have to fit the situation mechanically, environmentally and electrically. Requirements
All RS485 cables should be in accordance to an approved international RS485 standard, but with
2
minimum 0,5mm wire gauge and total cable length less than 1000 meters.
All LAN cables should be in accordance to an approved international LAN standard.
EM Noise Limits
As the REFCON system and the reefers use high frequency signals to communicate on the power cables it
is essential that electrical noise on the power grid is limited.
It is required that the noise on the power grid is within limits specified in the TC104/SC2/WG1
standard.
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System Specifications
3 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
The system specifications describe the particular REFCON system and its components. The chapter starts
with a system overview drawing explaining the interconnection of main components. A more detailed
description of the interconnection of peripheral equipments then follows. The chapter closes with a
description of all particular system components including wiring diagrams and installation details.
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System Overview
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RS485 Interconnection Drawings
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Configurations Table
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A 110R coupling
B Direct coupling
C 100R Termination
D 100R Termination
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Drawings
4 DRAWINGS
The supplied drawings illustrate details required to install the REFCON System Components properly.
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RMM/ISC Build-in plate – 2 RMM
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Alarm Panel Connections - Card010
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System Delivery
5 SYSTEM DELIVERY
All REFCON systems are made using approved system components. System components can be
considered as the building blocks of the REFCON system. Each system component has its own function and
specifications. A system component is actually a set of specification and requirements that a product has to
fulfil in order to be used in a REFCON system. In other words all products used in REFCON designs have
been approved according to a specified System Component specifications and requirements.
List of Components
System Components Part no. Product Pcs
REFCON PC (Alarm Card) 0989-906 REFCON PC, RELAY CARD 1
RS232 CABLE, 1.8m
RELAY CABLE 1.5m
LAN CABLE, 5m
POWER CABLE /BOX 6-GANG 3m+1.5m
0628-057 JCI STANDARD 19w" MONITOR 1
Monitor (Type 1) INCL. STANDARD CABLES
Marine Kit (Type 1) 0640-040 JCI MARINE-KIT PC 1
D530/DC7600/DC7700 DC7800/DC7900
MONITOR 15"/17"/19" TFT
Printer (230V USB) 0993-017 REFCON PRINTER HP LASERJET 230V 1
INCL. CABLE 3m
UPS (230 USB) 0662-056 UPS BLAZER 1K 40 min, 220V - 1
INCL.MOUNTING BRACKET
INCL. POWER CABLE 1.5m
SPARE PARTS 0837-138 PCT MIN. SPARE PARTS / 1 RMM IN BOX 1
W. LOCK
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List of Components
System Components Part no. Product Pcs
UPS (230 USB) 0662-056 UPS BLAZER 1K 40 min, 220V - 1
INCL.MOUNTING BRACKET
INCL. POWER CABLE 1.5m
SPARE PARTS 0837-138 PCT MIN. SPARE PARTS / 1 RMM IN BOX 1
W. LOCK
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Fuse 500V 2A 10 x 38
2 10 0146-057
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6 PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
All REFCON systems are made using approved system components. System components can be
considered as the building blocks of the REFCON system. Each system component has its own function and
specifications. A system component is actually a set of specification and requirements that a product has to
fulfil in order to be used in a REFCON system. In other words all products used in REFCON designs have
been approved according to a specified System Component specifications and requirements.
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Contents
HP Compaq dc8300 sff - Desktop (DT)
RDC ?
RDC
Physical Characteristics
Weight (Configuration with 1 CD-ROM, excluding keyboard) App 7,6 kg
Key specs
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The type of monitor used for REFCON is specified in the Delivery Overview Tables. The
monitor used for REFCON is a high quality flat panel monitor, fulfilling the specifications
listed below.
Technical specifications
Type 17 “/ 19”/19”w/ 22”w
Approx Dimensions (W x D x H)
17”: Unpacked w/stand (400 x 100 x 450) mm
19”: Unpacked w/stand (450 x 100 x 500) mm
19”w: Unpacked w/stand (450 x 100 x 350) mm
22”w: Unpacked w/stand (530 x 100 x 500) mm
Native Resolution 17 “/ 19”/19”w/ 22”w 1280 x 1024 @75Hz (recommended)
Input Voltage 17 “/ 19”/19”w/ 22”w 100-240VAC, 50Hz - 60Hz
Nominal Current 17 “/ 19”/19”w/ 22”w < 0.50 Amp
Power Consumption 17 “/ 19”/19”w/ < 60 watts
22”w
Operating Temperature Range 17 “/ 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C) non-condensing
19”/19”w/ 22”w
Storage Temperature Range 17 “/ -4° to 140° F (-20° to 60° C)
19”/19”w/ 22”w
Operating Humidity Range 17 “/ 20% to 80% non-condensing
19”/19”w/ 22”w
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Terminal strip X5/X6 for connection of RS485 cable (0635-
004).
The terminals inside the box are used for connections between
Mechanical outline
Mechanical Specifications
1xPG11, 3xPG16
4 pcs PG glands
11 glands
forfor
connection of of Dimensions: L254 x W180 x H165 mm
connection
external cables
external cables Material: Grey plastic / transparent cover
IP Rating 20
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Introduction
The REFCON printer comes in different versions 110V or 230 V, in a network version or non network version as specified in the Delivery
Overview Tables. The printer used for REFCON is a high quality LaserJet printer B/W, fulfilling the specifications listed below.
Physical Characteristics
Weight < 15 kg
Power requirements
230V model (10%), 50/60 Hz (2Hz)
110 V model (10%), 50/60 Hz (2Hz)
Connections
2.0 compatible USB port
Environmental ranges
Operating temperature 15 – 32.5 C
Relative humidity 20 to 80 % RH, non-condensing
Storage temperature 0 – 35 C
Print specs
Speed Minimum 15 pages pr. minute, first page < 8.5 seconds
Resolution 1200 dpi
Paper handling
Minimum input tray capacity 100 sheet regular-weight 20 (75g/m²) lb paper
Paper size 210 x 297 mm (A4)
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Marine kit RAL 7021 for PC EVO d530 / Monitor
15” / 17” / 19” TFT.
The Marine kit is supplied from Johnson Controls.
This document describes the hardware. By pictures
and short form instructions it informs how to assemble
the Marine kit.
The Marine kit must be used if part of delivery. Fig. 1 Fig. 2
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UPS - Blazer
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Description
The RDC is based on the Handheld Workabout Pro S, which offers
significant benefits as follows:
Large full VGA Color touch screen display
Microsoft Windows Mobile based RDC software for graphical
representation of data.
Possible to have more information on the screen, thus allowing
for fewer operations, in order to type in reefer data
Connection to REFCON PC via standard USB connection
8 times faster transfer of RDC files between PC and handheld
device
Function keys for easy access to primary functions
Rechargeable battery included (Recharged through docking
station)
Hand strap included
Application
With your REFCON reefer container monitoring system connected Accept or change the data in the RDC
to the load calculator or terminal planner, the task of collecting data Go back to the REFCON system and load teh
from the non-communicating containers becomes very simple: corrected data into the system, using a cradle or cable
Transfer the basic reefer container information from the load connection
calculator or terminal planner to REFCON, including container You will now have the actual container data available in
ID, location, expected temperature setpoints, etc. the REFCON system. You will also have the alarms on
Transfer a list of all non-communicating containers from the your screen, and you will be able to make the same
REFCON system to the handheld RDC unit reports and printouts as for the communicating
Go to the containers and check the listed data with the actual containers.
data on the containers
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Environmental Specifications:
Physical dimensions:
Lenght 190 mm
Max. Width 98 mm
Max. Height 44 mm
Weight (with battery) 491 g
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Bus Bar Coupler (BBC) (8215-001)
Description
The BBC (Bus Bar Coupler) is a power line interface box designed for the connection of RMM Master to the
power distribution system supplying the reefer containers with 3x440V AC.
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Environmental Specifications:
Physical dimensions
12-20
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Description
The ISC Connection Box is a required junction between up to 6 inductive signal couplers (ISCs) and an
RMM Master (via the ISC Master Module). It is a passive device that requires no power.
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Design guidelines
Environmental Specifications:
Connector specification
Physical dimensions
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Description
The ISC Master module enables a RMM Master to interface with ISC connection boxes and hereby Inductive
Signal Couplers.
RMM Master
Modem
ISC Master
Module
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Description
The Inductive Signal Coupler (ISC) is designed
to inject and tab the data signals from power
distribution cables in ISO 10368 reefer container
monitoring systems.
The power cable is fed through the hole in the
ISC. This must be done before mounting the end
of the cable.
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Electrical Specifications:
Output impedance typical <2.5Ω @ 55kHz
<2.5 Ω @ 265kHz
Input impedance typical <10 Ω @ 55kHz
Note: The output impedance is defined as the equivalent transformed impedance to one winding.
That is when the power cable goes through the core.
Environmental Specifications:
Connector specification
Physical dimensions
Inner diameter 36 mm
Outer length and width 65 mm
Total height 45 mm
Weight 250 g
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This document is a common description of the latest versions of the RMM Master Modem manufactured by
YORK Marine, Controls. The description is formed as a datasheet containing both a verbal description of the
unit and technical data.
Description
The RMM Master Modem is a dual datarate powerline master modem designed for remote reefer container
monitoring systems. The RMM Master Modem serves as data transfer media between a central host
computer (the REFCON server PC) and remote monitoring modems located at the reefer containers.
Power
RS485
RMM REFCON
lines
Master
net
Modem
PC
RMM
Master
Modem
The RMM Master Modem complies with the ISO10368:1992(E) standard. It’s powerful transmitter and
sensitive receiver makes the Modem work in even very harsh environments.
Important: The chassis of the RMM Master Modem must be connected to chassis/ground/earth.
LED indicators provide an easy and user-friendly status observation.
Technical Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Power supply 24V +20/-30% [VAC]
24 to 41 [VDC]
Power consumption, typical 15 @ Receiving [VA]/[W]
40 @ Transmitting [VA]/[W]
Output impedance typical <15 @ 55 kHz []
<15 @ 265 kHz []
Input impedance typical >200 @ 55 kHz []
>500 @ 265 kHz []
1
HDR, Transmitter output voltage, typical 5.5 @ Zload,265kHz = 18 [VRMS]
2
LDR, Transmitter output voltage, max 6 @ Zload,55kHz = (15 + j15) [VRMS]
Receiver sensitivity, typical 15 [mVRMS]
Dimensions Please refer to last page N.A.
Operating temperature -20 < TA < 70 °C
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Weight approximately 600 [g]
Note 1: The output impedance is defined as the load varies between 220 and 18. As the load becomes lower than 18, the output
impedance increases to protect the output amplifier from overload.
Note 2: The output impedance is defined as the load varies between 3k and (15+j15). As the load becomes lower than (15+j15), the output impedance increases to protect the output amplifier from overload.
LED indicators
POWER Green LED, indicating that power is supplied to the unit.
RESET Red LED lights up if an internal HW Reset occurs.
ACTIVITY Green/Yellow LED, flashing when High/Low Data Rate activity is detected at the powerline.
Green: High Data Rate activity. Yellow: Low Data Rate activity.
RMM Master MkIV only:
If the ACTIVITY LED flashes yellow regularly while the USER LED shows EPROM mode
(slow flash), it indicates that software download is in progress.
TRANSMIT Green/Yellow LED, flashing when High/Low Data Rate is transmitted over the powerline.
Green: High Data Rate transmission. Yellow: Low Data Rate transmission.
USER Green LED, flashing controlled by software. Slow flashing indicates EPROM mode, ready
for download or downloading. Fast flashing: The application is running.
RS485 Green/Yellow LED, flashing when the UART is receiving/transmitting data.
Green: RS485 RxD. Yellow: RS485 TxD.
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Mechanical and Connector Outline
Mounting Specifications
The chassis of the RMM Master Modem must be connected to chassis/ground/earth.
Environmental Specifications
EMC immunity EN 61000-6-2, generic industrial
EMC emission En 50081-2, generic
Sine wave IEC 68-2-6
Vibration IEC 68-2-64
Shock IEC 68-2-27
Protection rating IP20
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