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Dear Customers,
thank you very much for selecting a product from our brand.
The product, which also includes this User Manual, is produced by the company ELVAC a.s. whose processes of
development, production and services for industrial electronic systems are certified according to international
Quality Control Standard ISO 9001. During production our aim was to ensure the maximum possible quality in
order for you to be fully satisfied with our product. Therefore, the product has passed functional and loading tests,
with a burn-in period of a minimum of 48 hours and was carefully packed after a thorough inspection.
Despite the minimising of any potential problems, it can sometimes occur that some systems do not fully comply
with your expectations. In this case, please contact our company where we will try to remove any defects as soon
as possible. Any ideas, advice and recommendations are welcome as an opportunity for us to improve our work
and to increase your satisfaction.
This manual is designed with respect to the fact that you, as users are obviously fully aware of industrial system
servicing and, therefore, it is not necessary to explain the fundamentals. Therefore, the main objective of this
manual is to inform you of the product features and to advise you of some of the risks that can occur during
incorrect use. We recommend you to read it in detail. Finally, and also importantly, we would like to assure you of
the top quality properties and high reliability of the product. Therefore, we have included test reports from the
production process and copies of certificates which were issued for our company as an expression of the quality of
the process for the development, production and service of our products.
We trust that our product will reliably serve you for a long time.

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CONTENT

1 INTRODUCTION 6
1.1 Unpacking 6
1.2 Safety instructions 6

2 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION 7
2.1 Description of RTU7C unit 7
2.1.1 Supply of the RTU unit 8
2.1.2 Standards 8
2.2 Dimension drawings 9
2.3 Digital inputs 12
2.4 Digital outputs 14
2.5 Communication interface 15
2.5.1 Communication card RTU7C COMIO4-ETH-RS-232/485 15
2.5.2 Communication card COMIO4-ETH-4DI/4DO_SIG 17
2.6 CIOMOD modules 18
2.6.1 Types of communication interfaces 19
2.6.2 Marking of modules 20
2.6.3 Technical specification of modules 21
2.6.4 Description of connectors 22
2.6.5 Settings of communication modules 24
2.6.6 Signalization of modules 26
2.7 Description of signalling and control 27

3 FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS 29

3.1 Communication interfaces 29
A.1.1 Communication card COMIO4, basic configuration 29
A.1.2 Configuration of the COMIO4 RTU7C, web interface 30
A.1.3 Possibilities of securing communication over GSM 55
3.2 Firmware upgrade 56

4 HOW TO PROCEED IN THE CASE OF PROBLEMS 57

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APPENDIX A IEC 60870-5-101/104 INTEROPERABILITY LIST 58

A.1 Physical layer 58
A.2 Link layer 58
A.3 Application layer 58
A.3.1 Transmission mode for application data 58
A.3.2 Selection of standard ASDUs 59
A.4 Basic application function 61

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1 Introduction
1.1 Unpacking
If you are reading this manual then you have evidently begun to unpack the transport container. Continue with care
to prevent any damage to the treated surface or damage to parts which are sensitive to shocks and vibrations.
After unpacking, check that the delivery is complete. The list of ordered and delivered components for the control
unit is contained in this manual; the production sheet contains the names of all components, the code indication
and the serial numbers.
Shipping box is made to ideally protect our product during transportation from production to you. Therefore, it is
recommended to be used when further transporting the RTU unit. If you are not able to store the shipping box for
the whole service life of the unit, which would be the ideal status, then do not liquidate the box for at least a few
days following the first operation of the control unit.

1.2 Safety instructions

Before the first connecting the RTU unit, please pay close attention to the following notifications:
Our control unit is a device supplied by DC voltage or AC voltage within a wide range of voltage. Although we pay
heed to a safety of our products and each product is tested, please observe the similar principles like in case
of other electric appliances.
This unit must be connected to an electrical circuit, which voltage corresponds to a unit's name plate. A power
supply source of the unit must be the SELV one.
The unit is designed to be installed into a switchboard, switchboard box, and a rack box, which are accessible
to a service staff only. Installation of this unit must be performed by the service staff only. This unit is used to be
permanently connected to power supply voltage. Some easily accessible disconnecting device must co-operate
with the unit. The device is intended for use in industrial environments.
Ensure that all power cables are placed in a manner that prevents any damage. Do not place any items on it and
do not locate it in an area where it can be trod on.
Do not remove the protection covers if you are not authorized to do it. Do not intervene into the construction of the
unit. During such activities there is a risk of injury from the electric current.
Do not insert any items into the unit and ensure that no liquids get into it. If this will happen, immediately disconnect
the unit and call a service technician.

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2 Technical documentation

2.1 Description of RTU7C unit

The RTU7C unit is a modern integrated tool for remote monitoring of energy objects; in particular distribution
substations or renewable energy sources. It is derived from the well established series of RTU units from ELVAC
a.s. which have been successfully implemented for many years in applications for the control and monitoring of
energy networks, as well as in other areas with high demands on the reliability and robust character of systems.
RTU7C unit offers a suitable solution for applications, where it is necessary to read the state of the four digital
inputs and control up to four digital outputs. Communications options of the RTU7C units are identical to the
communication options of the RTU7.4K/KL units which are equipped with COMIO4 card. RTU7C unit can be used
as simple data concentrator. Because of using a various of protocols it can be connected many external devices to
the unit (like protections, sensors…). If the RTU7C unit is equipped with the GPS module, it can operate as a time
server or it can be used as a timing tester for other units. Basic technical specifications RTU7C unit is shown in
table Tab. 1.

Tab. 1 – Basic technical specification of RTU7C unit

Unit RTU7C
Input DC supply
10–40 V DC
voltage
Input AC supply
10–30 V AC, 50 Hz
voltage
Maximal input current 0.8 A DC/AC
Input protection 1.6 A, polyswitch
Operating
-25 °C to +55 °C
temperature
Storage temperature -30 °C to +75 °C
Ambient relative
30–95 %, non-condensing
humidity
IP20
Protection class
IP21 with protective cover (delivered free of charge on request)
The RTUC unit can be directly integrated into the SCADA Mikrodispečink environment. Using the RTU
Communicator communication server with an OPC, DDE or TCP interface, units can be integrated into any third
party monitoring or control systems. RTU User Center enables to communicate with all series of RTU units through
GPRS, Ethernet or through a series interface. Each unit in the system has its own serial number and IP address.
The number of connected units is almost unrestricted. As a platform for running the application, any PC with OS
MS Windows 2000 or higher which is equipped with a GSM GPRS modem or Ethernet connection can be used.
Beyond this server it is possible to operate a system for the collection of data, control and visualization by means of
SCADA/HMI, e.g. in environment of Promotic, InTouch, Mikrodispečink, ControlWeb, Citect, or many others.
The linkage can also be implemented by standard communication protocols, including network protocols.

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2.1.1 Supply of the RTU unit

For the unit supply it is necessary to use a stabilized source of DC voltage, 10 to 40 V DC. To supply the unit it is
required to use a stabilized DC voltage power supply source of 10 V DC to 40 V DC, or an AC voltage power
supply source of 10 V AC to 30 V AC. In case of supplying the unit by DC voltage, it does not depend
on its polarity.
The external source of the supply unit is connected to the unit by a PWR connector (a WAGO 734-102 connector is
included in the delivery).

2.1.2 Standards
The whole unit and its components have been tested and are in compliance with these technical standards:

Electrical safety:
- ČSN EN 60950-1 ed.2: 2006

Environmental testing:
- ČSN EN 60068-2-1 ed.2: 2008
- ČSN EN 60068-2-2: 2008
- ČSN EN 60068-2-14 ed.2: 2010
- ČSN EN 60068-2-30 ed.2: 2006

Mechanical resistibility and seismic qualification:

- ČSN IEC 980: 1993, par. 6
- ČSN EN 60068-2-6, ed.2: 2008
- ČSN EN 60068-2-27, ed.2: 2010

Electromagnetic compatibility (immunity):

- ČSN EN 60255-26 ed.3: 2014
- ČSN EN 61000-4-2 ed.2: 2009
- ČSN EN 61000-4-3 ed.3: 2006 + A1: 2008 + Z1: 2010 + A2: 2011
- ČSN EN 61000-4-4 ed.3: 2013
- ČSN EN 61000-4-5 ed.3: 2015
- ČSN EN 61000-4-6 ed.4: 2014
- ČSN EN 61000-4-8 ed.2: 2010
- ČSN EN 61000-4-12 ed.2: 2007
- ČSN EN 61000-4-17: 2000 + A1: 2005 + A2: 2009
- ČSN EN 61000-4-18: 2007 + A1: 2011
- ČSN EN 61000-4-19: 1999 + A1: 2005 + A2: 2011
- ČSN EN 61000-4-29: 2001

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Electromagnetic compatibility (emission):

- ČSN EN 60255-26 ed.3: 2014
- ČSN EN 55011 ed.3: 2010 + A1: 2011
The Declaration of Conformity was issued by the producer for the RTU7C unit.

2.2 Dimension drawings

In Fig. 1 is a dimension drawing of the RTU7C unit.

RX TX
59,6

PWR

RST

111,8
I1
COM

I2
I3
I4
O1A
O1B
O2A
O2B
O3A
O3B
O4A
O4B

RTU7C
89,4

INTELLIGENT ELECTRONIC DEVICE

RS-232/485
COM1 NET

+ -

PWR 52,2

Fig. 1 – Dimension drawing of the RTU7C unit (dimensions in mm)

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Example of the configuration of the RTU7C unit with RTU7C COMIO4 communication card with ETH interface, with
four DI, four DO and signalization of these states is shown in Fig. 2. In the unit is mounted CIOMOD-GPS2 module.

ANT GPS

I1
COM

I2
I3
I4
O1A
O1B
O2A
O2B
O3A
O3B
O4A
O4B

I1 I2 I3 I4 P

O1 O2 O3 O4 G/S NET

RST

+-
PWR

Fig. 2 – RTU7C unit with RTU7C COMIO4 communication card with ETH, 4DI/4DO and signalization and with
CIOMOD-GPS2 module

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Example of the configuration of the RTU7C unit with RTU7C COMIO4 communication card with serial interface,
ETH and with four DI and four DO is shown in Fig. 3. In the unit is mounted CIOMOD-GSM4 module.

I1
COM

I2
I3
I4
O1A
O1B
O2A
O2B
O3A
O3B
O4A
O4B

RS-232/485
COM1 NET

RST

+-
PWR

Fig. 3 – RTU7C unit with RTU7C COMIO4 communication card with serial interface, ETH, 4DI/4DO and with
CIOMOD-GSM4 module

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2.3 Digital inputs

RTU7C unit is mounted with card with four digital inputs. Inputs share the same connector with four digital outputs.
Inputs are in one group, which can be configured as active inputs (excitation by external contact) or passive inputs
(excitation by external voltage). In case of excitation by an external voltage, it is recommended to use the voltage
from a unit's SELV power supply source. In case of using other power supply source, it must be also the SELV
one. The choice between the type of inputs is performed by a switch located on the bottom of the unit, see Fig. 4.
Switching to position P are selected passive inputs, switching to A are selected active inputs. If the active inputs
are chosen, there is galvanically isolated voltage of 12 or 24 V on common terminal, which is used to drive
the inputs.

DI

P A

Fig. 4 – Bottom side of the RTU7C unit with location of the switch to switching between active/passive digital inputs

To indicate the excitation of any inputs there is a row of four LEDs on the top lid of the unit. LEDs are marked as I1
– I4 (these diodes are avilable only if RTU7C COMIO4 ETH 4DI/4DO_SIG communication card is used, if RTU7C
COMIO4-ETH-RS-232/485 communication card is used, there are no signalling LEDs).
Parameters of digital inputs of RTU7C unit are shown in Tab. 2.

Tab. 2 – Parameters of digital inputs of RTU7C unit

Number of inputs 4 digital inputs, 1 independent group of four inputs
Signalling voltage 12 V 24 V
Passive (switching by Passive (switching by
Configuration of Active (switching by Active (switching by
external voltage, both external voltage, both
inputs dry contact) dry contact)
polarities) polarities)
H level ON 9–20 V ON 14–40 V
L level OFF 0–5 V OFF 0–8 V
Input current 6.6 mA max. 2–6.6 mA; 3.3 mA/12 V 6.6 mA max. 2–6.6 mA; 3.75 mA/24 V

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SW filter for H and

0–16777,215 s, step 1 ms
L level
Permitted number
of changes per 0–255
minute
Galvanic isolation 2 kV AC during 1 minute
Connectors 1× WAGO 734-113; pitch 3.5 mm; included in delivery
Wire cross-section 0.08–1.5 mm2

Description of the connector is shown in Fig. 5, a list of inputs is shown in the table Tab. 3.

Tab. 3 – Description of digital inputs connector of RTU7C unit

COM
I1
Svorka Popis
I2
Common terminal for
I3 COM
DI0 – DI3 inputs
I4
O1A I1 DI0
O1B I2 DI1
O2A I3 DI2
O2B I4 DI3
O3A
O1A
O3B
O4A
O1B
O4B O2A
O2B
4× digital output
O3A
Fig. 5 – Connector of four digital inputs of the
O3B
RTU7C unit combined with digital outputs
O4A
O4B

Connecting digital inputs as active inputs is shown in Fig. 6.Is necessary to set switch on the bottom side of the unit
in position A.

COM
I1
I2
I3
I4
O1A
O1B
O2A
O2B
O3A
O3B
O4A
O4B

Fig. 6 – Connecting of four active digital inputs of the RTU7C unit

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Connecting digital inputs as passive inputs is shown in .Is necessary to set switch on the bottom side of the unit in
position P.

COM
I1
I2
I3
I4
O1A
O1B
O2A
O2B
O3A
O3B
O4A
O4B

Obr. 7 – Connecting of four passive digital inputs of the RTU7C unit

2.4 Digital outputs

RTU7C unit has four digital outputs DO0 – DO3. All four outputs have normally open contacts. Digital outputs share
the same connector as digital inputs. State of each output is indicated by four LEDs mounted on top side of unit
(these diodes are available only if RTU7C COMIO4 ETH 4DI/4DO_SIG communication card is used, if RTU7C
COMIO4-ETH-RS-232/485 communication card is used there are no signalling LEDs). If an external power supply
source, used to switch external devices via the digital outputs, is necessary, then it is recommended to use a unit's
power supply source. If other power supply source/sources is/are used, then it/they must be the SELV one/ones.
Potential between adjacent terminals of the digital outputs cannot be greater than a value of 85 V (it is a peak
value). Technical specification for the digital outputs is shown in Tab. 4.

Tab. 4 –Parameters of digital outputs of RTU7C units

Output DO0 – DO3
Adjustable time of switching 10 ms to 655 s, step of 10 ms
Dielectric strength of output
3000 Vrms for 1 minute
contact-device
Load-bearing capacity
3 A/30 V AC, 3 A/30 V DC
of contacts
Endurance 2×107 operations
Activation of relay The switching is controlled by digital signals from the main unit's processor
Connectors 1× WAGO 734-113; pitch of 3,5 mm; included in delivery
Wire cross-section 0.08–1.5 mm2

Connection of the digital output connector is shown in Fig. 8 and description of signals is in Tab. 5.

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COM
Tab. 5 – Popis konektoru digitálních výstupů jednotky RTU7C
I1
I2
Terminal Description
I3 COM
I4
O1A
I1
O1B I2 4× digital inputs
O2A
I3
O2B
O3A I4
O3B O1A Common terminal of relay DO0
O4A
O4B
O1B Switching terminal of relay DO0
O2A Common terminal of relay DO1
Fig. 8 – Connector of digital outputs of O2B Switching terminal of relay DO1
RTU7C unit, connector is shared with digital O3A Common terminal of relay DO2
inputs O3B Switching terminal of relay DO2
O4A Common terminal of relay DO3
O4B Switching terminal of relay DO3

2.5 Communication interface

Into the RTU7C unit can be fitted in the production according to the needs a group of existing communications card
with different interfaces so that units are adapted to the various applications and customer requirements. The units
can also be fitted with optional communication module from CIOMOD series.

2.5.1 Communication card RTU7C COMIO4-ETH-RS-232/485

This communication card is fitted with RS-232/422/485 interface and with Ethernet interface. Any of the CIOMOD
modules can be mounted into the card in production. Card has not equipped signalization LEDs for signalling the
state of the unit or state of digital inputs/outputs.
The unit can be fitted with plug-in physical interface – CIOMOD module. List of modules which can be used with
communication protocols is shown in Tab. 6.

Tab. 6 – CIOMOD modules and protocols for RTU7C COMIO4-ETH-RS-232/485 card

Type of module Physical interface Possible communication protocol

CIOMOD-232 RS-232 IEC 60870-5-101 nebo HioCom2
IEC 60870-5-101, IEC 60870-5-103,
CIOMOD-485 RS-485
Modbus, HioCom2
IEC 60870-5-101, IEC 60870-5-104,
CIOMOD-GSM3 GSM/(E)GPRS modem
Modus, HioCom2

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IEC 60870-5-101, IEC 60870-5-104,

CIOMOD-GSM4 GSM/UMTS modem
Modus, HioCom2
CIOMOD-GPS2 GPS –
COM1 interface is equipped with switchable RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 line with communication protocol
IEC60870-5-101, Modbus, IEC60870-5-103 or HioCom2 depending on the setting of the unit. According to this
setting the unit can be used to transfer signals and measurements into the superior SCADA system and for the
sending control commands from the SCADA system to the unit or as a port for the parametrization of the unit, or for
reading the conditions and values from other devices.
The COM1 interface is galvanically isolated with 500 V DC insulation for one minute. The type of the interface on
the COM1 (RS-232/422/485) port can be adjusted by the parameterization SW. To indicate the transfer of data for
this interface, LEDs are directly built into the connector. When the RS-485 interface is activated, it is able
to connect a 120-Ω terminator by inserting a jumper JP1 (in the right near a COM1 interface connector). If it is
necessary to connect the terminators (i. e. twice 120 Ω) at a communication line for RS-422, then it is also required
to insert – besides the jumper JP1 – a jumper JP2 (in the left near the COM1 interface connector). To perform
this action, it is necessary to remove the plastic cover on these connectors. The location of the adjusting elements
is shown in Fig. 9. If the communication line at the COM1 interface is set to a RS-232 mode, then the jumpers JP1
and JP2 cannot be included to ensure a correct functionality.

ON DIP

1 2 3 4

COM1 S1 ETH

JP1

Fig. 9 – Setting elements of RTU7C COMIO4-ETH-RS-232/485

Connection of COM1 connector is shown in Fig. 10 and is described in Tab. 7.

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8 Tab. 7 – Description of COM2 connector of RTU7C COMIO4-ETH-

7 RS-232/485 card
6 RX
5 Pin COM1, RS-232 COM1, RS-485 COM1, RS-422
4 1 – – –
TX
3 2 RTS – TX+
2
1 3 GND GND GND
4 TXD – Tx-
Fig. 10 – COM1 connector of RTU7C 5 RXD B (DATA+) RX+
COMIO4-ETH-RS-232/485 card 6 – A (DATA-) RX-
7 CTS – –
8 – – –

Other interface – NET (the Ethernet) – is equipped with a standard RJ-45 connector. The interface is according
to the standard 10/100 BASE-TX with an automatic detection support of the communication speed (10 or 100
Mbit/s) and automatic crossing (it is possible to use direct, as well as, crossed cable). The following local network
protocols are supported on the Ethernet interface: ARP, ICMP, IP (version 4), DHCP (client), UDP and TCP. At the
application level, the following protocols are available: IEC 60870-5-101, IEC 60870-5-104, Modbus TCP,
HioCom2, and HTTP. Connection of an NET connector is shown in Fig. 11 and in Tab. 8.

8 Tab. 8 – Description of NET connector of RTU7C

7 COMIO4-ETH-RS-232/485 card
6
Pin Description
5
4 1 Tx+
3 2 Tx-
2 3 Rx+
1
4 NC
Fig. 11 – NET connector of RTU7C 5 NC
COMIO4-ETH-RS-232/485 card 6 Rx-
7 NC
8 NC

2.5.2 Communication card COMIO4-ETH-4DI/4DO_SIG

This communication card is equipped with the Ethernet interface. This card has equipped signalization LEDs for
signalling the states of the unit and states of digital inputs/outputs. Any of the CIOMOD modules can be mounted
into the card in production. List of modules which can be used with communication protocols is shown in Tab. 9.

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Tab. 9 – CIOMOD modules and protocols for RTU7C COMIO4-ETH-4DI/4DO_SIG

Type of module Physical interface Possible communication protocol

CIOMOD-232 RS-232 IEC 60870-5-101 nebo HioCom2
IEC 60870-5-101, IEC 60870-5-103,
CIOMOD-485 RS-485
Modbus, HioCom2
IEC 60870-5-101, IEC 60870-5-104,
CIOMOD-GSM3 GSM/(E)GPRS modem
Modus, HioCom2
IEC 60870-5-101, IEC 60870-5-104,
CIOMOD-GSM4 GSM/UMTS modem
Modus, HioCom2
CIOMOD-GPS2 GPS –

The NET (Ethernet) is equipped with the standard RJ-45 connector. The interface is according to the standard
10/100 BASE-TX with automatic detection support of the communication speed (10 or 100 Mbit/s) and automatic
crossing (it is possible to use direct, as well as, crossed cable). The following local network protocols are supported
on the Ethernet interface: ARP, ICMP, IP (version 4), DHCP (client), UDP and TCP. At the application level, the
following protocols are available: IEC 60870-5-101, IEC 60870-5-104, Modbus TCP, HioCom2, HTTP. Connection
of the NET connector is shown in Fig. 12 and in Tab. 10.

8 Tab. 10 – Description of the NET connector of RTU7C

7 COMIO4-ETH-4DI/4DO_SIG card
6
Pin Description
5
4 1 Tx+
3 2 Tx-
2 3 Rx+
1
4 NC
Fig. 12 – NET connector 5 NC
of the RTU7C COMIO4-ETH- 6 Rx-
4DI/4DO_SIG card 7 NC
8 NC

2.6 CIOMOD modules

The communication interfaces of the RTU units are designed using small CIOMOD-xxx plug-in communication
modules, which can be mutually exchanged. In this manner, the required interface (Ethernet, EDGE, GPRS,
UMTS, RS-232, RS-485, optical circuit, CLO or GPS) can be selected in the RTU units.

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2.6.1 Types of communication interfaces

2.6.1.1 CIOMOD-NET

The module is fitted with an Ethernet interface. The network communication parameters can be set remotely
through a built-in web server, Telnet console or via MS Windows utilities.

2.6.1.2 CIOMOD-GSM

On the module is the built-in modem for GSM 900/1800 or 1900 MHz networks. The parameters can be configured
remotely using a UDP-API modem.

2.6.1.3 CIOMOD-GSM2

Compared with previous models, this module is able to communicate through EDGE and can also divide
communication into 2 IP addresses. The module is larger in terms of dimensions and occupies the position of two
communication modules. It can only be fitted into the COMIO3 card for the RTU7M modular system.

2.6.1.4 CIOMOD-GSM3

In the module is the Quad-Band modem (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), with GPRS Class 12, EDGE Class 12. The
SIM card holder and the FME antenna connector are integrated into the module.

2.6.1.5 CIOMOD-GSM4

In the module is the Dual-Band UMTS (900/2100 MHz)/Dual-Band GSM (900/1800 MHz) modem, with HSDPA
Cat. 8/HSUPA Cat. 6, GPRS Class 12, EDGE Class 12. The SIM card holder and the FME antenna connector are
also integrated into the module.

2.6.1.6 CIOMOD-GSM5

This is a new version of module with Dual-Band UMTS (900/2100 MHz)/Dual-Band GSM (900/1800 MHz) modem,
with HSDPA Cat. 8/HSUPA Cat. 6, GPRS Class 12, EDGE Class 12. The SIM card holder and the FME antenna
connector are also integrated into the module.

2.6.1.7 CIOMOD-232

This contains the galvanically isolated line RS-232. Connection of other equipment is through the RJ-45 shielded
connector. It has LED out signals RxD, TxD, RTS and CTS.

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2.6.1.8 CIOMOD-485

This module contains the galvanically isolated line RS-485. The connection to the other equipment is through the
RJ-45 shielded connector. The control of the flow of data is by automatic ADDC or through handshake, by the RTS
signal. The module contains configurable termination resistor and configurable pull-up and pull-down resistors. On
the board there is also a DC/DC converter which allows supply equipment on the RS-485 line.
RS-485 modules are supplied in two versions. The modules differ in the provided output power for the supply of
equipment on this line and in setting elements. The older version provides 5 V supply voltage with a maximum
output power of max 1 W and the setting is by the DIP switch and jumpers from the DPS bottom side. The latest
version has a 2 W output power and setting is done on a miniature 6-position DIP switch. The versions differ in that
the older version does not have RX and TX signalling in the connector RJ-45, see Fig. 2.

2.6.1.9 CIOMOD-OPT

This is fitted with an optical serial interface for communication via a plastic optical cable. Connection to other
devices is through a HFBR-4516Z connector.

2.6.1.10 CIOMOD-CLO

This contains a galvanically isolated current loop. Connection is by a shielded RJ-45 connector. Production of this
module is planned for the future. It is necessary to enquire availability at the producer.

2.6.1.11 CIOMOD-GPS

Module for time synchronization contains two galvanically isolated RS-422 lines. Connection to the GPS receiver is
through a shielded RJ-45 connector.

2.6.1.12 CIOMOD-GPS2

New GPS module for time synchronization. Compared to previous version here is integrated GPS receiver on
module. To receive a signal connect the active GPS antenna with SMA connector to module (supply voltage for the
antenna is 3.3 V). The receiver is capable to receive signals from GPS/QZSS and GLONASS satellites. Antenna
input is protected against overvoltage and short circuit. On the web server of the unit can be read in addition to the
current position, altitude, number of visible satellites and the current date and time also the antenna status –
OK/SHORT/OPEN.

2.6.2 Marking of modules

CIOMOD-xxx
xxx – interface used for communication
- NET – Ethernet module
- GSM – GSM/GPRS module
- GSM2 – GSM/EDGE module, 2 IP addresses

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- GSM3 – EDGE Class12 module

- GSM4 – UMTS module
- GSM5 – UMTS module
- 232 – RS-232 module
- 485 – RS-485 module
- OPT – optical interface module
- CLO – current loop
- GPS – time synchronization module
- GPS2 – time synchronization module, integrated GPS receiver

2.6.3 Technical specification of modules

Technical specifications of CIOMOD modules are given in tables Tab. 11 and Tab. 12.

Tab. 11 – Technical specification of the GSM modules

Module CIOMOD-GSM CIOMOD-GSM2 CIOMOD-GSM3 CIOMOD-GSM4 CIOMOD-GSM5
UMTS Dual-Band UMTS Dual-Band
GSM Dual-band GSM Dual-band
GSM Quad-band GSM Quad-band
Communication GSM/GPRS GPRS Class 12 GPRS Class 12
GPRS Class 12 GPRS Class12
interface module EDGE Class 12 EDGE Class 12
EDGE Class 10 EDGE Class12
HSDPA Cat. 8 HSDPA Cat. 8
HSUPA Cat. 6 HSUPA Cat. 6
Connector FME FME FME FME FME
Protocols supported PPP SMS, CSD,
TCP, UDP, HTTP, TCP, UDP, HTTP, TCP, UDP, HTTP, TCP, UDP, HTTP,
by communication GPRS, UDP, IP,
FTP, SMTP, POP3 FTP, SMTP, POP3 FTP, SMTP, POP3 FTP, SMTP, POP3
interface TCP
Max. power
1W 1W 3.2 W 4W 3.2 W
consumption
Operating
-20 °C to +55 °C -30 °C to +85 °C -40 °C to +85 °C -40 °C to +90 °C -40 °C to +85 °C
temperature
Storage temperature -30 °C to +75 °C -30 °C to +85 °C -40 °C to +85 °C -40 °C to +90 °C -40 °C to +85 °C
Ambient relative
30–95 % non-condensing
humidity

Tab. 12 – Technical specification of the other modules

CIOMOD- CIOMOD-
Module CIOMOD-NET CIOMOD-232 CIOMOD-485 CIOMOD-GPS CIOMOD-GPS2
OPT CLO

Ethernet RS-232 RS-485 Current loop 2× RS-422

Communication 10/100 Mbps Optical (insulation (insulation (insulation (insulation
GPS antenna
interface (built in 1,5 interface 2.5 kV DC 2.5 kV DC 2.5 kV DC 2.5 kV DC
kV) during 1 min.) during 1 min.) during 1 min.) during 1 min.)

Connector RJ45 SC RJ45 RJ45 RJ45 RJ45 SMA

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UDP, IP, TCP,

Protocols
DHCP, Telnet,
supported by GPS/QZSS,
SNMP, HTTP, – – – – –
communication GLONASS
SMTP, ARP,
interface
SNTP, ICPMP
Max.
230.4 kbps 230.4 kbps
communication 100 Mbps – – – –
(460.8 kbps) (921.6 kbps)
speed
2× RxD (data,
Transmitted Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, RxD, TxD,
RxD, TxD A, B, (+5 V) – synchronizatio –
signals Rx- RTS, CTS
n), +12 V
Max. power
1.7 W 1W 1W 1 W (2 W) 1W 3W 0.5 W
consumption
Operating
0 °C to +60 °C -20 °C to +55 °C -40 °C to +85 °C
temperature
Storage
-30 °C to +75 °C -40 °C to +85 °C
temperature
Ambient relative
30–95 % non-condensing
humidity

2.6.4 Description of connectors

According to the type of communication interface, the following connectors can be at the front of modules:

ANTENNA (ANT)
Connector for connection of a GSM antenna (dual with gain 5dB) with the FME(f) connector. In the case of the
CIOMOD-GPS2 module, it is a SMA connector for active antenna with supply voltage of 3.3 V.

SIM CARD (SIM)

This is a plug-in SIM card holder which is used in cards with GSM module. An internal SIM card holder can be
used.

NET
NET is a shielded RJ-45 connector with signalling LED diodes. Connector wiring is shown in figure Fig. 1 and table
Tab. 13. Description of the signalling is shown in table Tab. 14.

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8 Tab. 13 – Description of NET connector

7
Pin Description
6
5 1 Tx+
4 2 Tx-
3 3 Rx+
2
4 NC
1
5 NC
Fig. 1 – NET connector 6 Rx-
7 NC
8 NC

Tab. 14 – Description of signalling of the NET connector

LED STATUS Description of signalling

Off The unit is not connected to the Ethernet 10 Mbps network
Yellow (10 Mbps) Flashes Transmission of data in Ethernet 10 Mbps network
On The unit is connected to the Ethernet 10 Mbps network
Off The unit is not connected to the Ethernet 100 Mbps network
Green (100 Mbps) Flashes Transmission of data in Ethernet 100 Mbps network
On The unit is connected to the Ethernet 100 Mbps network

RS-232, RS-485, GPS

Connector wiring is shown in Fig. 2 and in table Tab. 15.

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Tab. 15 – Description of RS-232, RS-485, GPS connectors

8 8
7 7 Pin COM-232 COM-485 GPS
6 6 TX 1 – GND(1) GND
5 5
4 4 2 RTS GND(1) +12 V
3 3 RX 3 GND GND B (SYNC-)
2 2 4 TXD NC A (DATA+)
1 1 5 RXD B (DATA+) B (DATA-)
6 – A (DATA-) A (SYNC+)
7 CTS +5 V(1) GND
Fig. 2 – RS-232, RS-485, GPS 8 – +5 V(1) +12 V
connectors

(1) Optionally connectable with the internal jumper or DIP switch.

2.6.5 Settings of communication modules

2.6.5.1 Setting the RS-485 link for the CIOMOD-485 module

On older modules without signalling RX and TX LED diodes, there are several setting elements which are located
from the bottom side of the interface module. Using a 4-position S1 DIP switch, the connection of the terminating
resistors can be selected according to the table Tab. 16.

Tab. 16 – Setting the RS-485 interface for the CIOMOD-485 module

ON

1 2 3 4

pull-up resistor termination resistor pull-down resistor

fast ADDC
(line A) (between lines A, B) (line B)
Using the switch in the 4th position, the ADDC (Automatic Data Direction Control) setting can be selected. For
communication speeds above 115200 bps it is recommended to switch the switch into the 4th position in the ON
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JP1

JP3
1
S1
ON
JP2
1 2 3 4

Fig. 3 – CIOMOD-485

Using JP1 and JP2 jumpers the internal, galvanically isolated 5 V supply voltage for the supply of external
equipment can be connected to the RJ-45 connector on this communication interface. The maximum output current
is 0.2 A. Using the JP3 jumper (Tab. 17), the method of data flow control on the RS-485 line is selected. Placement
of the settings elements of the module is shown in figure Fig. 3.

Tab. 17 – Manner of control of the direction of the date on the RS-485 interface

Connections Manner of the control for communication on

of pins link RS-485
1-2 automatically (ADDC)
2-3 by RTS signal
For newer modules for the RS-485 interface with signalling RX and TX LED diodes, all settings are made through
the 6-position DIP switch accessible from the upper side of the DPS. The setting is made according to the table
Tab. 18.

Tab. 18 – Setting the RS-485 interface

DIP6 switch ON OFF

1 Terminating resistor ON Terminating resistor OFF
2 Pull-down ON Pull-down OFF
3 Pull-up ON Pull-up OFF
4 Supply of external device ON Supply of external device OFF
5 Control of the direction of Control of the direction of data
data by the signal RTS automatically (ADDC)
6 Fast ADDC Slow ADDC

2.6.5.2 Setting RS-422 interface for the CIOMOD-GPS module

On the module, using the 6-pole DIP switch, the connection of terminating resistances can be selected according to
table Tab. 19.

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Tab. 19 – Setting the RS-422 interface for the CIOMOD-GPS module

SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6

terminating terminating
pull-down pull-down
pull-up resistor resistor pull-up resistor resistor
resistor (line B resistor (line B
(line A SYNC) (between lines (line A DATA) (between lines
SYNC) DATA)
A, B SYNC) A, B DATA)

2.6.5.3 Setting the CIOMOD-OPT module

The function of the CIOMOD-OPT module can be changed by using jumpers. For setting into the mode optical
circle, it is necessary to connect jumper between pins 1 and 2 of pin header JP1 and JP2. The pin for bar JP3
should not be connected. Placement of the settings elements of the module is shown in figure Fig. 4.

RTU7_CIOMOD_OPT_1_0
JP1 1

JP3 1
JP2

Fig. 4 – View of the CIOMOD-OPT board from the bottom

2.6.6 Signalization of modules

Some of the CIOMOD modules have external LED signalization diode capable of signalling some status of module
(except of TX and RX diodes, which indicate data transfer).

2.6.6.1 Signalization of CIOMOD-GSM3 module

This module has one signalization diode marked GSM. When the module is powered off, then diode is off. When
diode flashes once with pause, then the unit is logged into GSM. If the diode flashes twice the unit is logged into
GPRS. If the diode is permanently shining, then runs dial-up data connection (CSD). When the diode is flashing
once without pause, then SIM card is not inserted or the module is searching network.

2.6.6.2 Signalization of CIOMOD-GSM4 module

This module has one signalization diode marked GSM. When the diode flashes once with pause, then the module
is powered on. When flashes twice with pause, the unit is logged into GSM. When diode flashes three times, then
the unit is logged into GPRS. When the unit is logged into UMTS, then the diode will flash four times with pause.

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2.6.6.3 Signalization of CIOMOD-GSM5 module

Signalization on this module is the same as on the CIOMOD-GSM4 module.

2.6.6.4 Signalization of CIOMOD-GPS2 module

This module has one signalization diode marked SIG. In case of loss GPS signal / after turning module on this led
flashes with period of 1 time every 3 seconds. If the GPS receiver has read a sufficient number of satellites and
began broadcasting a time signal synchronization, then SIG flashes with a period of 2 times every 3 seconds.

2.7 Description of signalling and control

Signalling LEDs are on the RTU7C units placed on the front plastic lid only if there is mounted
RTU7C COMIO4-ETH-4DI/4DO_SIG communication card in the unit. If the RTU7C COMIO4-ETH-RS-232/485
communication card is mounted in the unit, then there are no signalling LEDs placed on the unit. Description of
signals is placed in Tab. 20.

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Tab. 20 – Signalling and control of RTU7C unit

LED Stav Popis signalizace

Off The respective digital input is not activated (log. 0)
I1 (red)
On The respective digital input is activated (log. 1)
Off The respective digital input is not activated (log. 0)
I2 (red)
On The respective digital input is activated (log. 1)
Off The respective digital input is not activated (log. 0)
I3 (red)
On The respective digital input is activated (log. 1)
Off The respective digital input is not activated (log. 0)
I4 (red)
On The respective digital input is activated (log. 1)
Off The unit is not connected to the power supply
P (green)
On The unit is connected to the power supply
Off The respective digital output is not activated
O1 (red)
On The respective digital output is activated
Off The respective digital output is not activated
O2 (red)
On The respective digital output is activated
Off The respective digital output is not activated
O3 (red)
On The respective digital output is activated
Off The respective digital output is not activated
O4 (red)
On The respective digital output is activated
Flashes with a
G/S (red) Everything is OK, normal mode of the unit
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3 Functions and settings

3.1 Communication interfaces

A.1.1 Communication card COMIO4, basic configuration

A.1.1.1 Configuration of the COMIO4 card using SMS messages

SMS messages can be used for basic configuration if card COMIO4 is equipped by module CIOMOD-GSMx.
Available commands serves mainly for initial configuration of APN, username and password for access to the
mobile network.
Configuration is case sensitive. Every SMS has to contain the configuration password. One SMS can contain more
comma separated commands. Order of commands is not important. The RESET command is executed as the last
command if it is in the message.
The list of available commands is shown in Tab. 21.

Tab. 21 – List of the configuration commands of card COMIO4

Command Syntax
Enter configuration password PASS:<configuration password >
Configuration of the APN SET APN:<APN>
Configuration of the PAP username SET USERNAME:<username>
Configuration of the PAP password SET PASSWORD:<password>
Configuration of the PIN SET PIN:<PIN>
Reset of the application REBOOT:1
Reset of the embedded modem RESET:1
Read basic information about unit - password is not required GET INFO
Commands separator ,

Characters “<” and “>” are not entered.

Example 1:
Configuration APN “my.apn.com”, configuration password is empty, username is “sfsdf” a password is “FD”:
PASS:,SET APN:my.apn.com,SET USERNAME:sfsdf,SET PASSWORD:FD

Example 2:
Reset of the modem, configuration password is “xej”:
PASS:xej,RESET:1

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A.1.1.2 Restore default network configuration

Default IP address of the COMIO4 card is 192.168.0.22 with netmask 255.255.255.0. In default configuration
DHCP client is enabled. If DHCP server is available in the network, unit obtains IP configuration from it. If DHCP
server is unavailable, unit is available under IP address 192.168.0.22.
Default network configuration can be restored by pressing RST button for 10 seconds before unit restart (LED is
blinking fast before default configuration is restored).

A.1.2 Configuration of the COMIO4 RTU7C, web interface

A.1.2.1 Basic information

The IP address of the RTU unit can be found by “Search ELAC RTUs” application see Fig. 5. For default
configuration see A.1.1.2.

Fig. 5 – Search ELVAC RTUs application

Double-click on the item opens the default internet browser with the RTU main page (Fig. 6).

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Fig. 6 – The mail page of the RTU configuration web

The pages, where the configuration can be changed, are protected by username and password. Default username
and password is root (we recommend to change password). The login dialog (Fig. 7) is opened after clicking on the
key icon at the top right corner. Configuration options are unlocked and the key icon is changed to the lock icon
after successful login.

Fig. 7 – Login dialog

The only one user can be logged in in the same time. When another user logs in previous logged user is logged off.

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Fig. 8 – The mail page of the RTU configuration web (user is logged in)

Main menu is located at the left side of the page. By clicking on the main menu icons selected page is displayed at
the main window. A page in the main window can be reloaded by clicking on the Reload button or by changing
tabs.
Editing of parameter starts by double clicking on parameter or by pressing Enter key (line has to be coloured blue
see Fig. 9). Arrows keys can be used to move between lines. Button Save on top right corner indicates that some
parameter has been changed.
Some of parameters are read-only (editing is disabled). These parameters are grey.

A.1.2.2 Configuration

Parameters can be changed after login. The page with general settings is shown after clicking on button Settings
on the main menu. Parameters are grouped on several tabs (General, Net Config, NAT, Misc) as is shown in Fig.
9. To write parameters to unit press the Save button. Changes are applied after restart of the unit.

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Fig. 9 – Page with settings

Modem configuration
Modem is configured on the tab Settings – General (Fig. 10).
First of all modem has to be enabled and parameters required by mobile provider (APN, name, password) has to
be set. If SIM card is locked by PIN, it has to be set. To write parameters to unit press the Save button.
Most changes are applied after restart of the RTU unit (reset is recommended after all changes).
State of modem connection is shown on the tab Status – Net.

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Fig. 10 – Page with settings of modem

Local network configuration

Network is configured on the tab Settings –Net Config.
Network addresses can be set statically or dynamically from DHCP server. If DHCP is enabled and DHCP server is
available, the RTU unit gets addresses from DHCP server. If DHCP is enabled but DHCP server is not available,
the RTU unit works with static addresses (if filled).

A.1.2.3 Units configuration

Units configuration is shown after clicking on Units on the main menu (user has to be logged in).
The tree of units is shown on the page Units. Units group contains all units. Parameters of the units or the channels
(generally the nodes) are shown on the right side of page. The context menu on each node contains available
commands (add/remove/rename the node, …). The context menu is shown by left-clicking on gray triangle or by
right-clicking on the node.
The Communication module is present all the time. It cannot be removed. Only a name can be changed.

Hiocom2 configuration
Communication protocol HioCom2 (can be used for configuration, firmware update, records download, monitoring
and control using SW RTU Communication suite) is configured thru channel communication interface MI-Hiocom2
in the Communication module. Channel MI-Hiocom2 can be added (if it is not available) through context menu of
the Communication module (Add new …). An example of HioCom2 configuration is shown in Fig. 11.

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Fig. 11 – Configuration of MI Hiocom2

Configuration of IEC 60870-5-104

IEC 60870-5-104 can be used for communication with control centre. It is configured in communication interface MI
in the Communication module. Channel MI can be add through the context menu of Communication module.
IEC 60870-5-104 configuration is shown in Fig. 12. Values of each parameter depends on system requirements.

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Fig. 12 – Configuration of MI IEC104

Configuration of DNP3
Configuration of DNP3 is analogous to configuration of IEC 60870-5-104.

Adding of new units and channels

A new unit can be added by clicking on the context menu of group Units . A new channel can be added by
clicking on the context menu of the parent unit. In the context menu we select Add new … command (Fig. 13).

Fig. 13 – Context menu for adding new unit

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Adding of new unit

We can add slave RTU unit, Modbus device, IEC103 protection, DNP3 protection, virtual unit, etc. Next chapter
describes how to add new Modbus device.
We select Modbus device in the dialog for adding of new unit (Fig. 14). Then we click on Add button.

Fig. 14 – Dialog for adding new Modbus unit

New Modbus device is added at the end of the tree. Parameters of the new unit are shown on the right side after
clicking on this unit (Fig. 14). Parameters has to be changed according to connected device.

Fig. 15 – Parameters of Modbus unit

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In the same way we can add another Modbus device. If more Modbus devices has the same communication
parameters, the communication channel is shared among this devices (used typically for RS-485).
New channels (inputs and outputs) of Modbus device are added by clicking on the context menu of Modbus unit .

Fig. 16 – Dialog for adding digital input

At least function code and address has to be set for each channel. More parameters can be set if needed. IEC
Address has to be set for transmission through IEC60870-5-101/104. IEC Address is shown when value of the
parameter IEC allow transmission is Yes. An example of digital input parameters are shown in (Fig. 17).

Fig. 17 – Parameters of digital input on Modbus unit

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Virtual Unit
Virtual unit can be used for grouping channels from various units. These channels can be used in functional blocks.
We add a new channel first (Add new … in the context menu of Virtual unit). For example DIV (Digital Inputs of
Virtual unit) for mapping of value of DI (Digital Input of any unit). Mapping of channels is done by filling parameters
Source Unit and Source Channel. These parameters are set via dialog (see Fig. 18).

Fig. 18 – Setting of source channel for DIV of virtual unit

Power Meter Unit

Power Meter Unit is a special type of Virtual unit. Adding of new Power meter unit is shown in Fig. 19. Power Meter
Unit have a set of predefined channel used for power metering.

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Fig. 19 – Adding of power meter unit

Every power meter counter has a counter input as its source. Counter input (DI) is a special type of digital input
(DI). We have to add DI and then change value of Node Type parameter to CI. Number of counter inputs is limited
by number of physical inputs (0 to 4 in case of RTU7C). Address of CI channel correspond to address of physical
input. Parameters of CI slightly differs from parameters of DI. Detection edge and time filter are configurable.

Fig. 20 – Switching of type of selected channel (DI to CI)

Source channel has to be set for power meter counter. It is done by editing of parameter "Source unit" or "Source
channel" on power meter channel (Fig. 21).

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Fig. 21 – Setting of channel source of power meter counter

Parametrization
Parametrization is done through context menu on each unit Parameters Write parameters to RTU.
Parametrization of all units is done through context menu of Units.
Red icon of context menu indicates change of parameters. A unit with red icon should be parametrized. After
parametrization the colour is changed back to grey colour .
The reset of RTU7C has to be done after parametrization to apply new configuration.

Import and export of configuration

A configuration can be saved to file by command in the context menu Parameters Export parameters file. Saved
file can be loaded by command in the context menu Parameters Import parameters.

A.1.2.4 Function blocks

Function blocks editor can be open by clicking on Function blocks in the context menu.

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Fig. 22 – Context menu to show function blocks editor

Most of the editor windows is occupied by drawing canvas. On the left side is panel which buttons for adding of
function blocks and for importing and exporting of SVG file with schema.

Fig. 23 – Function block editor

Function blocks are interconnected by lines. Every block has its parameters which are displayed if block is
selected. Function block or line can be removed by pressing delete key.

Delayed control – example

We add IN, DELAY, and OUT block from the list of blocks. Block is added by clicking on Add button.

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Fig. 24 – Adding of new function block

We can move with blocks as we want. First we click on input (red point shows - see Fig. 24) then we click on the
input of DELAY block. In the same way we interconnect DELAY block with output.

Fig. 25 – Interconnection between blocks

Window with parameters is shown after clicking on input block. Double click on "Source channel" or "Source type"
opens dialog for source selection. As input we selects channel DI000 from RTU7C unit.

Fig. 26 – Setting of source of block IN

As output we selects channel DO000 from RTU7C unit.

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Fig. 27 – Setting of source of block OUT

Finally we set parameters of DELAY block. We set both parameters "Rising" and "Falling" to 1000ms.

Fig. 28 – Setting of block DELAY

DO000 will copy state of DI000 with delay 1 second after writing configuration to the unit and restarting of it.

More examples
Basic function block can be used for creation of more complex logic circuits such as SR latch.

Fig. 29 – SR latch

Next example shows circuit which generates pulses in required width. Width of logic 0 and 1 is set as delay of
rising and falling edge on DELAY block.

Fig. 30 – Generation of CLK

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More features of function blocks

Type of logical blocks can be changed without need of removing it from canvas. The parameter Type is used for
changing of logical function.

Fig. 31 – Switching block type

More inputs of multi-inputs blocks (AND, OR, …) can be added by clicking on button Add Input or by pressing "+"
key. Maximum number of inputs is 10. Removing of unused inputs is done by clicking on button "Clear Inputs" or by
pressing "-" key. Only unused inputs on the end are removed.

Parametrization
File with function blocks is save by clicking on the button "Save and Close". The second (more complicated)
method is to close editor by button "Ok" (the context menu on the unit becomes red) and write parameters to the
unit. Function block are applied after restart of the unit.
Warning message is shown in case of mistake in the schema. An example of mistake can be unused input of some
block.

Fig. 32 – Error message during saving of the schema (undefined input)

Function block with warning are saved to the unit but they are not executed (message is shown in event log).

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A.1.2.5 Viewer

The RTU7 Viewer works with SVG files. These files can be created in SCADA Microdispecink or freeware Inscape
application (from the version 0.91). If you do not use Microdispecink skip to the section SVG Inskape editing.
How to upload SVG image to the RTU7, it is described in the section Import SVG.
The Viewer is supported in the ELVAC RTU7 unit with communication card COMIO-PC2 and from firmware version
157.05.

Export SVG from Microdispecink

To export image as SVG file, open WO image in WEdit and right click anywhere in it to show a context menu. At
the end on the menu there us an option “Save to SVG file” – click it to open “Export to SVG” dialog.

Fig. 33 – Context menu of the WEdit

When the export dialog is opened, you can check several options before you preceed.

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Fig. 34 – Export dialog

In the export dialog, check that selected system for IEC address extraction is really the one with IEC 104 table
definitions. It will be a source for IEC data.

Fig. 35 – Export path configuration

You can change path and name of an exported image if required by clicking “Choose” button.
Click on Start export to SVG button, export will be started.

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Fig. 36 – Export log

There might be some useful information in the log – if there is a signal or value for which’s database/address pair
no IEC address is assigned, it will be shown as a warning.
When export is finished, you can continue by clicking “Show in folder button” which will open a folder and select the
file.

Fig. 37 – Directory with SVG file

You can then open the SVG file by double clicking it to start editing in Inkscape (if Inkscape is default program for
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Inscape SVG editing

The RTU7 viewer uses SVG files, which can be obtained from Export of SCADA Mikrodispecink, or it can be drawn
by hand in freeware SW Inscape. Scheme/plan can be drawn as a standard picture with tools in the Inscape. There
can be defined in the drawing the following active areas:
Pages, which define moving between whole overview and details of scheme/plan.
Active objects (references) related to switching between pages.
Active objects (inputs/outputs) related to signals in RTU7.
Hidden objects (system configuration), used for example for ERIC TCP/SP side control panel cooperation, for
coloring of active object etc.
The behaviour of each object is defined by object properties. The properties of above mentioned active areas 3 and
4 are then used in RTU7 firmware for connecting the object with internal addresses and data in ELVAC RTU7.
The home page is a first page displayed after the first running of the viewer. It is usually also the overview of whole
scheme/plan of application. The first page (home) can be defined also as the main menu of application.

Fig. 38 – Context menu on rectangle object

Then can be also defined subpages, where it can be displayed the details of scheme/plan. There can be defined
the active object (Reference), that are used for moving between the pages.
The edges of page are defined by a rectangle. Insert a rectangle and set the Description (Object Properties in
context menu or Shift+Ctrl+O) value to “page={home},hide={1}”. The parameter “page” defines page with name

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“home”. The parameter “hide” hides a rectangle in a web browser. SVG file must have home page. Each page has
a unique name and number of pages is unlimited.
The following step is the sample of active object, which defines the moving from subpage to home page.
Paint own object which will simulate the button. Set the Description value to “goto={home}”. The parameter “goto”
defines the reference to page with name “home”.

Fig. 39 – Definition of link to page "home"

The RTU7 inputs and outputs are defined by setting value of Description to “point={}” or “pointiec={}”. The
arguments of these parameters are described in the section Descriptions.

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Fig. 40 – Definition of input object

The inputs can be colored according to the values from the RTU7 and animation sets or can be displayed as a text
in tables. The outputs work as the buttons.

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Fig. 41 – Dialog which appears after clicking on output object

For the system configuration, there are used the text objects, that can be places anywhere in the drawing and they
are hidden in RTU7 viewer. They contain the additional parameter, which define the behaviour of the system, like
for example the coloring sets in scheme/plan or signalization LED in ERIC PPC 161 side control panel.
If text doesn’t exist (for example when there is new SVG file created), add it and set the Description value to
“hide={1}”. It is possible add other parameters for example signaling LED “sigled={}” or animation set “set[]={}”.

Import SVG to RTU7 COMIO-PC

Stránka zobrazovače se otevře přes kontextové menu skupiny Units nebo jednotky Communication module na
stránce Units.

Fig. 42 – Context menu of Units group

Press Import SVG button at right bottom corner and select SVG file. The file will upload to the RTU.
The Mapping List button displays list of unit numbers. These unit numbers can be remap to other unit numbers.

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Fig. 43 – Viewer page

The viewer will display home page of SVG file.

Fig. 44 – SVG schema in the viewer

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Descriptions
Each SVG object may include the object description (<desc></desc>). The description is text only without spaces.
It consists of one or more parameters which are separated by a comma. Each parameter consists of one or more
arguments inside braces which are separated by a semicolon. The general parameters are in text object with name
system config.

point={arg1; arg2; arg3; arg4}

- signal IO
- arg1: unit number (0 – 65535)
- arg2: type (1 = DI, 2 = DO, 3 = AI, 4 = AO, 6 = CI)
- arg3: channel address (0 - 511)
- arg4: index of animation set (0 – 255), (might not be filled)
pointiec={arg1; arg2; arg3}
- signal IO with IEC address
- arg1: ASDU (0 – 65535)
- arg2: IEC address (0 - 16777215)
- arg3: index of animation set (0 – 255), (might not be filled)
sigled={arg1; arg2; arg3; arg4; arg5; arg6}
- signalling LED
- arg1: unit number (0 – 65535)
- arg2: type (1 = DI)
- arg3: channel address (0 - 511)
- arg4: LED address (0-255)
- arg5: signalling mode, level 0 (0 = off, 1 = on, 2 = blink)
- arg6: signalling mode, level 1 (0 = off, 1 = on, 2 = blink)
siglediec={arg1; arg2; arg3; arg4; arg5}
- signaling LED with IEC address
- arg1: ASDU (0 – 65535)
- arg2: IEC address (0 - 16777215)
- arg3: LED address (0-255)
- arg4: signalling mode, level 0 (0 = off, 1 = on, 2 = blink)
- arg5: signalling mode, level 1 (0 = off, 1 = on, 2 = blink)
page={arg1}
- page name
- arg1: title (text)
goto={arg1}
- reference to page
- arg1: title (text)
hide={arg1}

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- hide element
- arg1: hide (0 = no, 1 = yes)
set[num]={arg1; arg2; arg3}
- table of animation sets
- num: index (0 – 255)
- arg1: RGB standard, level Off, (#00FF00)
- arg2: RGB standard, level On, (red)
- arg3: RGB standard, level intermediate, (rgb(255,255,255))

Examples:
point={205;1;10;2},point={205;2;10;2}
pointiec={1;3100;5}
siglediec={1;3100;0;0;1}
page={home}
goto={home}
hide={1}
set[5]={#00FF00;#FF0000;#FFFFFF}

A.1.2.6 Restart of the application

RTU7C can be restarted by clicking on the button Reboot application in the menu Service or by clicking on
Commands Reset on the context menu of unit. Restart longs 10 seconds.
A new configuration is loaded after restart (saved configuration changes are applied).

A.1.2.7 Firmware update

Update of firmware is done by Service - Update Firmware.

An example filename of file with firmware is RTU7C_FW_133_151_01.efw, where numbers 151_01 defines version
of the firmware.

A.1.3 Possibilities of securing communication over GSM

Produced communication cards and modules provide different levels of security. Using private APN, SIM PIN and
configuration password (not default) is generally recommended. Further phone number, IP address and credentials
should not be written on the SIM cards or next to it. The firewall should be configured properly on the control centre
side. Communication between SIM cards should not be allowed.
Tab. 22 shows a comparison of different communication cards with GSM interface. Customized secure FW can be
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Tab. 22 – Possibilities of securing communication over GSM

COM-GSM2
COM-GSM(1) COMIO4 COMIO-PC
COMIO(1)
SIM PIN support NO YES YES YES
PAP authentication using username and password NO YES YES YES
Web configuration password NO(2) YES YES YES
UPD-API access IP address restriction YES NO YES NO
SMS configuration password NO(2) YES YES YES
Tunnelling support (e.g. IPSEC) NO NO NO YES
Freely configurable UDP and TCP ports for communication YES YES YES YES
Restriction of destination IP address on UDP YES YES YES YES
Restriction of destination IP address/addresses on TCP NO NO YES(3) YES(3)

(1) Discontinued product.

(2) Neither web interface nor SMS is available on COM-GSM module.
(3) Depends on selected run mode (TPS, CSKS) and TCP configuration.

3.2 Firmware upgrade

In all RTU units produced by ELVAC the FW in the indirect digital output cards (equipped with own C, processor)
can be remotely upgraded. Firmware upgrade using web interface is available for some cards, units and modules
(COMIO4, COMIO-PC, RTU7, ESP7, etc.). The RTU User Center is used for firmware upgrade of the other units,
cards and modules. The control of digital outputs, measurement, protections, and so on does not work during the
upgrading of the firmware. After firmware upgrade is finished normal operation of the unit/card/module is restored.

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4 How to proceed in the case of problems

Anytime when the device works in an unusual manner or when error messages are displayed, pay attention to
these statuses. This can concern minor problems which can be resolved yourself, but can also concern symptoms
of a more serious nature. If you exclude basic errors (for example, unconnected cable, failure in some of the
peripherals, etc.) and recent problems, order the repair of the unit by specialists. You can contact us on the service
line; we will be pleased to help or can agree a service action with you.
We believe that such problems will be at a minimum due to the care taken in production.
Pay attention to the appendixes with the test protocols, the chapter with the guarantee terms and the part
concerning service actions.
Whole team of ELVAC a.s. would like to thank you very much for your attention and we trust that you will be
satisfied with our products.
Warranty and post-warranty service is provided in the following centres:
CZ
ELVAC a.s., Hasičská 53, 700 30 Ostrava-Hrabůvka, Tel.: +420 597 407 336 and 337
ELVAC a.s., Naskové 1100/3, 150 00 Prague 5, Tel.: +420 224 914 608
SK
ELVAC SK s.r.o., Zlatovská 27, 911 01 Trenčín, Tel.: +421 326 401 766¨

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Appendix A
IEC 60870-5-101/104 Interoperability list

A.1 Physical layer

IEC 60870-5-101
- Baud rate: 600 to 115200 bps, even parity, one stop bit – in both directions (control and monitor).
IEC 60870-5-104
- Ethernet 802.3
- GPRS

A.2 Link layer

Link layer settings are valid only for IEC 60870-5-101.

Link transmission procedure

X Balanced transmission
X Unbalanced transmission

Address field of the link

Not present (balanced transmission only)
X One octet
X Two octets
X Structured
X Unstructured

Frame length
255 Maximum length of frame
All ASDUs are assigned to class 2. Class 1 is not used.

A.3 Application layer

A.3.1 Transmission mode for application data

Common address of ASDU

X One octet (valid only for IEC 60870-5-101)

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X Two octets

Information object address

X One octet (valid only for IEC 60870-5-101)
X Two octets (valid only for IEC 60870-5-101)
X Three octets
X Structured
X Unstructured

Cause of transmission
X One octet (valid only for IEC 60870-5-101)
X Two octet s (with originator address) Originator address is set to zero if not used

Length of APDU
253 Maximum length of APDU per system

A.3.2 Selection of standard ASDUs

Used ASDUs are market by „X“.

Process information in monitor direction

X 1 Single-point information M_SP_NA_1
2 Single-point information with time tag M_SP_TA_1
X 3 Double-point information M_DP_NA_1
4 Double-point information with time tag M_DP_TA_1
5 Step position information M_ST_NA_1
6 Step position information with time tag M_ST_TA_1
X 7 Bitstring of 32 bit M_BO_NA_1
8 Bitstring of 32 bit with time tag M_BO_TA_1
X 9 Measured value, normalized value M_ME_NA_1
10 Measured value, normalized value with time tag M_ME_TA_1
X 11 Measured value, scaled value M_ME_NB_1
12 Measured value, scaled value with time tag M_ME_TB_1
X 13 Measured value, short floating point value M_ME_NC_1
14 Measured value, short floating point value with time tag M_ME_TC_1
X 15 Integrated totals M_IT_NA_1
16 Integrated totals with time tag M_IT_TA_1
17 Event of protection equipment with time tag M_EP_TA_1

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18 Packet start events of protection equipment with time tag M_EP_TB_1

19 Packed output circuit information of protection equipment with time tag M_EP_TC_1
20 Packed single-point information with status change detection M_SP_NA_1
21 Measured value, normalized value without quality descriptor M_ME_ND_1
X 30 Single-point information with time tag CP56Time2a M_SP_TB_1
X 31 Double-point information with time tag CP56Time2a M_DP_TB_1
32 Step position information with time tag CP56Time2a M_ST_TB_1
X 33 Bitstring of 32 bit with time tag CP56Time2a M_BO_TB_1
X 34 Measured value, normalized value with time tag CP56Time2a M_ME_TD_1
X 35 Measured value, scaled value with time tag CP56Time2a M_ME_TE_1
X 36 Measured value, short floating point value with time tag CP56Time2a M_ME_TF_1
X 37 Integrated totals with time tag CP56Time2a M_IT_TB_1
38 Event of protection equipment with time tag CP56Time2a M_EP_TD_1
39 Packet start events of protection equipment with time tag CP56Time2a M_EP_TE_1
Packed output circuit information of protection equipment with time tag
40 M_EP_TF_1
CP56Time2a

System information in control direction

X 45 Single command C_SC_NA_1
X 46 Double command C_DC_NA_1
47 Regulating step command C_RC_NA_1
X 48 Set point command, normalized value C_SE_NA_1
49 Set point command, scaled value C_SE_NB_1
X 50 Set point command, short floating point value C_SE_NC_1
X 51 Bitstring of 32 bit C_BO_NA_1
X 58 Single command with time tag CP56Time2a C_SC_TA_1
X 59 Double command with time tag CP56Time2a C_DC_TA_1
60 Regulating step command l with time tag CP56Time2a C_RC_TA_1
X 61 Set point command , normalized value with time tag CP56Time2a C_SE_TA_1
62 Set point command, scaled value with time tag CP56Time2a C_SE_TB_1
X 63 Set point command short floating point value s časem CP56Time2a C_SE_TC_1
X 64 Bitstring of 32 bit with time tag CP56Time2a C_BO_TA_1

System information in monitor direction

X 70 End of initialization M_EI_NA_1

System information in control direction

X 100 Interrogation command C_IC_NA_1

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X 101 Counter interrogation command C_CI_NA_1

102 Read command C_RD_NA_1
X 103 Clock synchronization C_CS_NA_1
X 104 Test command C_TS_NA_1
105 Reset process command C_RP_NA_1
106 Delay acquisition command C_CD_NA_1
X 107 Test command with time tag CP56Time2a C_TS_TA_1

Parameter in control direction

110 Parameter of measured value, normalized value P_ME_NA_1
111 Parameter of measured value, scaled valued P_ME_NB_1
112 Parameter of measured value, short floating point value P_ME_NC_1
113 Parameter activation P_AC_NA_1

File transfer
120 File ready F_FR_NA_1
121 Section ready F_SR_NA_1
122 Call directory, select file, call file, call section F_SC_NA_1
123 Last section, last segment F_LS_NA_1
124 Ack file, ack section F_AF_NA_1
125 Segment F_SG_NA_1
126 Directory blank or X, only available in monitor (standard) direction F_DR_TA_1

A.4 Basic application function

Station initialization
Remote initialization

Cyclic data transfer

Cyclic data transfer

Read procedure
Read procedure

Spontaneous transmission
X Spontaneous transmission

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Double transmission of information objects with cause of transmission spontaneous

Not used.

Station interrogation
X Global
Group1 to 16

Clock synchronization
X Clock synchronization
X Day of week used
RES1, GEN (time tag substituted/not substituted) used
X SU-bit (summer time) used

Command transmission
X Direct command transmission
X Direct set point command transmission
X Select and execute command
Select and execute set point command
X C_SE_ACTTERM used
X No additional definition
X Short-pulse duration
X Long-pulse duration
X Persistent output

Transmission of integrated totals

Not used.

Parameter loading
Not used.

Parameter activation
Not used.

Test procedure
X Test procedure

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File transfer
Not used.

Background scan
Not used.

Acquisition of transmission delay

Not used.

Port number
It is valid only for IEC 60870-5-104.

2404 Port number

Definitions of time outs

It is valid only for IEC 60870-5-104.

Default Selected
Parameter Remarks
value value
t0 30 s Time-out of connection establishment 30 s
t1 15 s Time-out of send or test APDUs 30 s
t2 10 s Time-out for acknowledges in case of no data messages t2  t1 10 s
t3 20 s Time-out for sending test frames in case of long idle state 30 s

Maximum number of outstanding I format APDUs k and the latest acknowledge (w)
It is valid only for IEC 60870-5-104.

Default Selected
Parameter Remarks
value value
k 12 APDUs Maximum difference receive sequence number to send state 12 APDUs
w 8 APDUs Latest acknowledge after receiving w I format APDUs 8 APDUs

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