RMP200-8

Hardware Module Description

Kongsberg Maritime Part no.603443

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June 2007
Document history
Document number: 300992
Rev. A November 2006 First version.

Rev. B June 2007 Added DI loop typical for channel 6 and 8.

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stated, but does not accept liability for any errors or omissions.

Warning
The equipment to which this manual applies must only be used for the purpose for which it was
designed. Improper use or maintenance may cause damage to the equipment and/or injury to personnel.
The user must be familiar with the contents of the appropriate manuals before attempting to operate
or work on the equipment.
Kongsberg Maritime disclaims any responsibility for damage or injury caused by improper installation,
use or maintenance of the equipment.

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To assist us in making improvements to the product and to this manual, we welcome comments and
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Table of contents
Glossary....................................................................................................................4
1 OVERVIEW........................................................................ 5
1.1 Document user..........................................................................................................5
1.2 Module......................................................................................................................5
2 FUNCTION ........................................................................ 6
2.1 Power supply input ...................................................................................................6
2.2 RBUS interfaces .......................................................................................................7
2.3 Module address.........................................................................................................7
2.4 Status LED ...............................................................................................................8
2.5 I/O channels..............................................................................................................8
2.5.1 Common isolated channels 1–5 and 7............................................................. 9
2.5.2 Individually isolated channels 6 and 8 .......................................................... 10
2.6 Failure handling...................................................................................................... 11
2.6.1 Software controlled fail-safe........................................................................ 11
2.6.2 Major failure .............................................................................................. 11
2.7 Power ON/OFF....................................................................................................... 11
2.8 Module power system ............................................................................................ 11
2.9 Module grounding ..................................................................................................12
2.9.1 Ground-referenced external device............................................................... 13
2.9.2 Floating external device, cable grounded at both ends ................................... 13
2.9.3 Floating external device, cable grounded at RMP end.................................... 14
2.9.4 Floating external device, double shielded cable............................................. 14
2.9.5 Monitored ground leakage ........................................................................... 15
2.10 Self diagnostics.......................................................................................................15
2.10.1 Module identification code .......................................................................... 15
2.10.2 Monitoring using watchdog ......................................................................... 15
2.10.3 Status shown on front LED.......................................................................... 16
2.10.4 I/O loop status ............................................................................................ 16
2.10.5 Internal circuitry tests.................................................................................. 16
3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................................... 17
4 CONFIGURATION ............................................................ 19
4.1 Module identification .............................................................................................20
4.2 RBUS A and RBUS B connector ...........................................................................21
4.3 X1 to X4 terminal rows ..........................................................................................21
5 INSTALLATION ............................................................... 23
6 REPLACEMENT ................................................................ 24

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Glossary
ADC Analog to Digital Converter
BITE Built-in Test Equipment
DAC Digital to Analog Converter
DI Digital Input
DO Digital Output
ESD Electrostatic Discharge
FS Full scale
GND Signal ground
HSD High Side Driver
IE Instrumentation Earth
I/O Input/Output
KM Kongsberg Maritime
LED Light Emitting Diode
MTBF Mean Time Between Failure
PE Protective Earth
RBUS Remote I/O Bus that covers both communication link and power
RBUS Power Electrical power supply to the RIO200 modules including field
channels
RBUS Link RIO communication link based on multi-drop 2 Mbps RS485 with
Manchester encoding
RCU Remote Controller Unit
RIO200 Kongsberg Maritime Remote I/O 200 module family
RMP200–8 Remote Multi Purpose I/O module, series 200, 8 channels
WD Watchdog

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1 OVERVIEW

1.1 Document user

This document is intended to be used for HW engineering,
hook-up and maintenance. Physical interfaces and capabilities
are described.

1.2 Module
The RMP200-8 is a module in the Kongsberg RIO200 module
family. These modules provide functions such as I/O interface,
network hub/repeater and serial line interface. They have the
same shape and are mechanically mounted on a horizontal
dual-rail. Communication and power system is named RBUS.
The RMP200-8 is an eight channel I/O module and supports six
common ground multi purpose channels (DI/DO/AI/AO/Pot) and
two individually isolated channels (AI/AO/DI).
All analog channels use a 20 volt span (±10 V) and a 16-bit
resolution ADC. Digital Outputs use regulated 24 VDC as loop
power with current limitation of 0.1 A for each channel.
The dual input 24 VDC power block is isolated from the I/O
sections. The module is powered and communicates via the two
RBUS interfaces.
The RMP200-8 contains the following features:
• Six multipurpose channels (DI/DO/AI/AO/Pot)
• Two isolated channels (AI/AO/DI)
• Run/error LED on front showing module status
• Isolated redundant communication bus (RBUS Link)
interfaces
• Isolated redundant power connections (RBUS Power)
• 99 RMP200-8 modules can be attached to one RBUS
• Configurable fail-safe functionality
• All internal voltages are monitored
• Built-in test Equipment (BITE) active while running
• Allow hot module replacement
• Compliant to standards IEC 60945 and IACS E10

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2 FUNCTION
Figure 1 RMP200-8 function diagram

The RMP200-8 contains a dual RBUS, 2 Mbps communication

interface. The communication interface is galvanic isolated
(500 V) from the module’s internal analogue and digital
processing circuitry.
The power supply interfaces are galvanic isolated (500 V) from
the module’s internal analogue and digital processing circuitry.
The field interface comprises six common-isolated I/O channels
(channel 1 to 5 and 7) handling AI, AO, DI, DO, and two
individually isolated channels (channel 6 and 8) handling AI,
AO, DI. The AI channels, except for channel 6 and 8, can be
configured to handle different potentiometer types.

2.1 Power supply input

The RMP200-8 accepts single or dual 24 VDC as supply
voltage(s) via the RBUS A and RBUS B connectors.

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The module is provided with “ideal diodes” to interconnect the

two power supplies without loss of voltage for loop powering.
It is also provided with inrush current protection that limit
the current to maximum 1.2 A. This allows plug and play
functionality and system short circuit protection.
Note
Power supplies used together with this module must have a
voltage rise time at power-on that does not exceed 20 ms/V
monotonic change.

Figure 2 Power block diagram for RMP200-8

2.2 RBUS interfaces

There are two RBUS interfaces on the RMP200-8. Each RBUS
comprises a standard, multidrop RS485 serial line and power
supply. The RBUS Link interface contains the RBUS H and
RBUS L connector terminals, and the RBUS Power contains the
24 VDC and 0 VDC connector terminals.
The RMP200-8 is connected to Phoenix T-Bus™ connectors for
RBUS A and RBUS B connection.

2.3 Module address

Each module must be provided with a unique module address
that identifies this module among the others connected to the
same RBUS. The module address is represented by two decimal
switches, MSD (most significant digit) and LSD (least significant
digit), which are located behind the front door. The maximum
number of modules on one RBUS is 99. The module addresses
can therefore be selected in the range 1 to 99.

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Figure 3 Address switch layout

2.4 Status LED

The module is provided with a two-coloured status LED. The
LED is located on the front of the module. It is green when the
system is running and no error is detected. It is red otherwise.

Table 1 Status indicators on module front

LED Colour, state Function

name
Status Green, fixed Module has been configured and is ready to run.
Green - dark, Normal operation. Dark flashing for each scan, i.e.
flashing input/output messages are received.
Red, fixed Serious HW or SW error condition occurred.
Fail-safe is activated.
Red - Green, Illegal address switch setting (00).
flashing

2.5 I/O channels

The eight RMP200-8 field channels are galvanic isolated
compared to the input power from RBUS A and RBUS B. In
addition, the channel 6 and 8 are individually isolated from the
channels 1–5 and 7.
All analog channels use 16-bit resolution ADCs with 20 volt
span (±10 V).
Digital outputs (DOs) use regulated +24 VDC loop power
with current consumption limited to maximum 0.1 A per DO
channel to protect against short circuit. The maximum current
consumption for all DOs together is 0.3 A. E.g. if three DOs
each have current consumption of 0.1 A, there can be no other
DOs in use.

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2.5.1 Common isolated channels 1–5 and 7

For externally powered AI loops (see Figure 4) the two input
terminals may float compared to module ground tolerating
maximum 50 V common mode voltage.

Figure 4 Loop typicals for channels 1–5 and 7: AI and DI

Note
GND is signal ground.

Figure 5 Loop typicals for channels 1–5 and 7: AO and DO

Note
GND is signal ground.

Sin/cos and triangular potentiometers occupy two channels each

(see Figure 6).

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Figure 6 Loop typicals for channels 1–5 and 7: Potentiometers

Note
GND is signal ground.

2.5.2 Individually isolated channels 6 and

8
Figure 7 Loop typicals for individually isolated channels 6 and 8

Note
GND is signal ground.

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2.6 Failure handling

2.6.1 Software controlled fail-safe
SW fail-safe is based on programmed settings. While the
fail-safe function is enabled and the module either loses contact
with the RCU or the RCU stops, either of the following fail-safe
modes can then be achieved:
• Configured value
Each output enters a predefined fail-safe value after a
programmed delay has elapsed (default value is 6 seconds).
The configurable fail-safe value is individually set for each
channel.
• Freeze
The last received data values from the RCU are kept on the
outputs.
The controller computer can send a command to the module that
immediately sets the module in an active fail-safe state, which
results in output values based on either of the two bulleted items
above.
All setting of the fail-safe function is available from the system
configuration tool.

2.6.2 Major failure

The module is provided with a HW watchdog logic.
• If a serious HW error occurs in the module, all output channels
are set to high impedance.

2.7 Power ON/OFF

At module power ON (before the communication with the RCU
is established) and at power OFF, all outputs will be set to high
impedance.
During power OFF high impedance is activated at supply voltage
≤ 18 VDC.

2.8 Module power system

RMP200-8 has four different, independent 0 V systems (see
Figure 8).
• RBUS Power and RBUS Link inputs have one common 0 V
system.
• Channel 1–5 and 7 together with module logic have one
common 0 V system.
• Channel 6 has separate isolated 0 V system.

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• Channel 8 has separate isolated 0 V system.

Figure 8 Module power systems

2.9 Module grounding

The module can be grounded according to four different
grounding philosophies:
• Ground-referenced external device with shielded cable
grounded at both ends
• Floating external device with shielded cable grounded at both
ends
• Floating external device with shielded cable grounded at RMP
end
• Floating external device with double shielded cable where
inner shield is grounded at external device and outer shield is
grounded at RMP end
Note
In a “floating” system, current will flow through all parasitic
capacitors (Cp) if there is a potential difference, also known
as common mode voltage. There are no practical ways to get
rid of the Cps, so the best solution is to reduce the common
mode voltage by grounding, or reduce the influence by proper
shielding. In order to avoid noise, the best way is to use a
common ground together with proper shielding.

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2.9.1 Ground-referenced external device

Figure 9 Ground-referenced external device

The external device is a ground referenced device. Ch. 1 - 8

support this connection well. With a good ground system the
signal/noise ratio is well preserved. If IE is not present, PE is
used as common ground. All overvoltage protection devices
should be connected to PE.

2.9.2 Floating external device, cable

grounded at both ends
Figure 10 Floating external device, cable grounded at both ends

The external device is not ground referenced (floating/no ground

connection). This connection can be monitored for ground
leakage. Ch. 1 – 5 and 7, Ch. 6 and Ch. 8 support this connection
as three independent groups. Ground leakage in group Ch. 1 –
5 and 7 cannot be identified to exact channel due to its common
0 V system.

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2.9.3 Floating external device, cable

grounded at RMP end
Figure 11 Floating external device, cable grounded at RMP end

With this connection RMP200-8 can work in a noisy environment.

The floating external device has ground connection at one end
only. This connection can be monitored for ground leakage. Ch.
1 – 5 and 7, Ch. 6 and Ch. 8 support this connection as three
independent groups. Ground leakage in group Ch. 1 – 5 and
7 cannot be identified to exact channel due to its common 0 V
system.

2.9.4 Floating external device, double

shielded cable
Figure 12 Floating external device, double shielded cable

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In heavy-noise environment double shielded cables should be

used for floating external devices. All channels support this
connection. This connection can be monitored for ground
leakage.

2.9.5 Monitored ground leakage

Each ground system (Channel 1 - 5 and 7, Channel 6 and Channel
8) has a ground monitoring circuitry as shown in the figure below.

Figure 13 Ground monitoring circuit diagram

In a floating system (Figure 10 on page 13 and Figure 12 on

page 14) any external ground leakage will pass a resistance made
up from resistors between RBUS connector pin 1 (RE), Channel
+24 V and Channel Ground. The difference voltage measured in
GNDMON is used to calculate the ground leakage current. The
equivalent ground resistor is 295 kohm.

2.10 Self diagnostics

Extensive self diagnostics are built into the module to detect
faults related to it.

2.10.1 Module identification code

Every module has been programmed with a unique identification
code (ID-code). This ID-code also identifies the type of module
it is, so that the system can supervise that the correct type of
module is installed with the correct address.

2.10.2 Monitoring using watchdog

A watchdog (WD), controlled from the module SW, controls
whether the module will go to fail-safe.

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2.10.3 Status shown on front LED

See Status LED on page 8 for details.

2.10.4 I/O loop status

The input signals or the read-back of output signals can be
examined for out-of-range values, and faults can be detected.
Such faults are:
• wire breaks
• ground leaks
• short circuits

2.10.5 Internal circuitry tests

2.10.5.1 Running diagnostics

The Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) is regularly (at 20 Hz)
tested by using an internal 2.5 VDC reference voltage.

2.10.5.2 Manual test

The analog output voltage, ±10V is individually calibrated at -10
V, 0 V, +10 V for each channel during manufacturing test. There
are three DACs; one for channel 1 - 5 and 7; one for channel 6
and one for channel 8.
The current output is calibrated at +4 mA and +20 mA for each
channel during manufacturing test.
The calibration values are stored in the module’s flash memory
and are loaded at module power ON and at reset.

2.10.5.3 Temperature
There are two temperature-based functions in the module.
• Temperature monitoring with alarm based on configurable
alarm limit.
• Temperature based shut-down controlled by the module itself
and at fixed shut-down temperature.

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3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Table 2 Technical specifications

Power specifications
Input voltage +24 VDC nominal (+18 - +32 VDC)
Start-up voltage Minimum 21.6 VDC for minimum 20 ms
Power ON rise time Maximum 20 ms/V monotonic.
Current consumption Stand-by current 0.25 A
Typical power ON surge at 24 VDC: 1.2 A for 20 ms.
Power ON inrush current Maximum 1.2 A
Short circuit current Maximum 1.2 A for 50 ms
Galvanic isolation (power input to module logic) 500 V
RBUS
Connection RBUS A and RBUS B, Phoenix 5-pole T-BUS™
connectors
Bit rate 2 Mbps
Power supply From RBUS A and RBUS B connectors
Galvanic isolation for RBUS serial interface Optocoupler, 500 V maximum
Process I/O
Analog to Digital Converter ADC 16 bit ±10 V range
Linearity ±0.01% FS
Gain ±0.02% FS
Drift ±20 ppm/°C
Offset ±30 mV
Digital to Analog Converter 16 bit ±10 V
Linearity ±0.02% FS
Gain ±0.03% FS
Drift ±30 ppm/°C
Offset ±30 mV
Channel specifications common for Channel 1 — 8
Voltage input ±10 V
Current input 0–20 mA
Input resistor 300 ohm, ±0.1%
Measurement accuracy ±0.15% FS
Offset ±30 mV
Voltage output ±10 V, ±0.5%, 0.1 mA maximum load
Current output 0–20 mA
Linearity 0.1% FS
Gain 0.1% FS
Measurement accuracy ±0.35% FS

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Table 2 Technical specifications (cont’d.)

Offset ±0.1 mA
Maximum load resistance 500 ohm for channels 1 - 5 and 7
450 ohm for channels 6 and 8
Digital output (channels 1 – 5, 7 only) 0.1 A High Side Driver
Short circuit protection 0.12 A for 30 ms
Output voltage Voltage drop at 100 mA is 1.5 VDC, which implies
maximum 22.5 VDC as output high voltage
Channel isolation
Channel 1–5, 7
Between RBUS and any of channel 1–5, 7 Maximum 500 VDC
Between channels at externally powered loops Maximum 50 VDC common mode
Channel 6 and 8
Between RBUS and channel 6 or 8 Maximum 500 VDC
Between channel 6 and 8 Maximum 500 VDC
Watchdog
SW fail-safe time-out Default value 60 ms, programmable in the range 1 to
65535 ms
Mechanical specification
Size (WxHxD) 35 x 130 x 130 mm
Weight 0.35 kg
Mounting Snap on dual DIN-rail
Environmental requirements
Operating temperature -15 °C - +70 °C
Storage temperature -25 °C - +70 °C
Vibration Maximum 1.0 g
IP class IP20
Compliant to standards IEC 60945 and IACS E10
Life cycle specifications
MTBF Not available

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4 CONFIGURATION
The illustration below shows the layout of the RMP200-8.

Figure 14 Front layout of RMP200-8

The following sections describe the module label layout, and the
connectors’ layout and pin allocation.

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4.1 Module identification

There is a module identification label on each module. For any
communication with Kongsberg Maritime on this module you
should refer to the part number (Part#), revision (Rev.) and serial
number. (Serial#) (see figure below). The information is also
available from the system.

Figure 15 Module identification label

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4.2 RBUS A and RBUS B connector

The two RBUS A and RBUS B connectors are of type 5-pole
Phoenix T-BUS™ connectors. They are located on the dual-rail
and provide RBUS Power and RBUS Link connections.
The module is provided with printed circuit board based
connectors that fit to the T-BUS™ connectors.

Figure 16 RBUS A and B T-BUS™ connector terminal layout

Table 3 RBUS A and RBUS B connector terminal allocation

Terminal Terminal RBUS sub-system Function

number name
1 RE Reference Earth
2 DATA_L RBUS Link RBUS RS485 differential signal negative side
(low side)
3 DATA_H RBUS RS485 differential signal positive side
(high side)
4 0 VDC RBUS Power 0 VDC, power terminal
5 24 VDC +24 VDC power terminal

4.3 X1 to X4 terminal rows

There are four terminal rows on the front of the module (X1 to
X4). Each terminal row is divided into two terminal blocks. Each
terminal block is associated with one field channel.
The terminal blocks are provided with a removable header with
three screw terminals (terminals numbered 1 to 3 and 4 to 6
respectively) on each (see figure below). Each terminal block
is provided with coding pins that prevent you from swapping
headers between X1 and X2, and between X3 and X4.

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Figure 17 X1 to X4 terminal layout

Table 4 X1 and X2 terminal rows terminal allocation

Terminal Channel Signal name Function

number
1 CH 1 (on X1) CH High Channel High side, i.e. positive side, 4 – 20 mA output,
±10 V output, Digital output (HSD), loop power, etc.
CH 3 (on X2)
2 GND Signal ground
3 CH Low Channel Low side terminal, Field input (4 – 20 mA), ±10 V
4 CH 2 (on X1) CH High Channel High side, i.e. positive side, 4 – 20 mA output,
±10 V output, Digital output (HSD), loop power
CH 4 (on X2)
5 GND Signal ground
6 CH Low Channel Low side terminal, Field input (4 – 20 mA, ±10 V)

Note
Channel 6 and 8 in the following list are the two individually
galvanic isolated channels.

Table 5 X3 and X4 terminal rows terminal allocation

Terminal Channel Signal name Function

number
1 CH 5 (on X3) CH High Channel High side, i.e. positive side, 4 – 20 mA output,
±10 V output, Digital output (HSD), loop power
CH 7 (on X4)
2 GND Signal ground
3 CH Low Channel Low side terminal, Field input (4 – 20 mA), ±10 V
4 CH 6 (on X3) CH High Channel High side, i.e. positive side, 4 – 20 mA output,
±10 V output
CH 8 (on X4)
5 GND Signal ground
6 CH Low Channel Low side terminal, Field input (4 – 20 mA, ±10 V)

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5 INSTALLATION
Caution
The module can be unpacked and handled without ESD
protection, but electrostatic discharge can damage
components on the module when terminating wires and
cables to it. Therefore always wear a correctly-connected
earthing strap when working on the module.

1 Open the module front door.

2 Set the module address as appropriate on the two decimal
switches. MSB is the upper and LSB is the lower decimal
digit.
3 Label the module with the appropriate module name.
4 Hook the RMP200-8 on to the lower DIN rail in a 30° angle
and snap it to the RBUS connectors and upper DIN rail in
one rotating movement.

5 Connect the field cable wires to the terminal blocks on

X1 to X4 on the RMP200-8 as appropriate. Use a flat-bit
screwdriver to fasten the wires. The terminal blocks accept
up to 2.5 mm2 wire dimension.
6 Turn ON power. The module status LED will be lit red
initially during start-up. The module status LED will be lit
green when the RMP200-8 communication with a controller
(RCU) is established.

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6 REPLACEMENT
Caution
The module can be unpacked and handled without ESD
protection, but electrostatic discharge can damage
components on the module when terminating wires and
cables to it. Therefore always wear a correctly-connected
earthing strap when working on the module.

1 Remove the terminal block headers on X1 to X4 that are

in use (the ones with wires attached). Use a flat-bladed
screwdriver and jack the headers out in a vertical direction
according to steps 1 to 4 in the following illustration.

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2 Remove the RMP200-8 module from the bus rails by using

a screwdriver to unlock spring buckle.

3 Put the module aside and label it with its fault symptoms.
4 On the new RMP200-8 module remove the same terminal
block headers as were removed on the replaced module, by
using a flat-bladed screwdriver and jack them out, one by
one.
5 Open the module front door using a small screwdriver.
6 Set the module address to the same value as was for the
replaced module using the two decimal switches. MSB is
the upper and LSB is the lower decimal digit.
7 Label the new module.

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8 Hook the RMP200-8 on to the lower DIN rail in a 30° angle

and snap it to the RBUS connectors and upper DIN rail in
one rotating movement.

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9 Reconnect the terminal block headers on X1 to X4 on the

RMP200-8 as appropriate by pushing them into position (see
note and illustration below), one header for each channel,
starting with Ch1, continuing with Ch2, Ch3 and Ch4, and
do the same with Ch7, Ch8, Ch5 and Ch6.
Note
The terminal block headers are coded so there is only one
way to enter all four headers on one side of the module.

The following illustration shows how to re-enter a terminal

block header by performing the steps 1 to 4.

10 If power is OFF, turn ON power. The module status LED

will be lit red initially during start-up. The module status
LED will be lit green when the RMP200-8 communication
with a controller (RCU) is established.

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P.O.Box 483 Telephone: +47 32 28 50 00
N-3601 Kongsberg, Telefax: +47 32 28 50 10
Norway Service: +47 815 35 355
www.kongsberg.com