February-17 Description of the S500 range

Presentation

S 500 offers a complete range of solutions for the

industrial remote control of technical sites. It
thus leads to reduced operating costs and
enables facility operation to be secured and
optimised.
The design of the S500 is intended to meet a dual goal of
simplicity and efficiency covering all aspects of product life:
installation, configuration, operation and maintenance. In this
manner, users rapidly achieve investment returns thanks to the
optimum remote monitoring and control of their facilities.
Its powerful processing and communication abilities comply
with a large number of use cases such as: remote monitoring and
alarm reporting, remote monitoring and control with local or
distributed process control, remote control and federation of
heterogeneous communicating products.
Inputs/Outputs
S500 can be fitted with up to 7 input/output boards integrated into
S500 unit can adapt to any type of facility, thus allowing it to be its rack-mount box. Furthermore, thanks to its dedicated "485-I/O"
used in a large number of fields: water and waste water networks, port, S500 is able to communicate with the
boiler rooms, street lighting and technical facilities, etc. "S550 I/O" expansion modules.
The S500 range comprises 3 products: S550, S530 and S510.
These Remote Terminal Units offer the same software features and
possess the same input-output and communication boards; in the Data processing
rest of this document, the expression "S500” is used instead of “a S500 is able to perform a broad range of data processing
Remote Terminal Unit of the S500 range”. The characteristics of operations, providing complete facility management.
each unit are described at the end of this description.  alarm reporting for remote site monitoring,

Strong points  periodic report calculation for consumption monitoring, for example,

 data archival provides diagnostic assistance for any malfunctions that

The S500's main strength resides in its multiple means of may occur.
communicating, in a simple and efficient manner, both with the
user and with connected devices.

Graphic configuration Process controls

The S500 is configured from within the graphical and secure To perform elementary process control operations (combinations of
environment of the SOFTOOLS software package, with makes use digital inputs, mathematical calculations, etc.), S500 possesses a
simple function called "Formulae".
of a series of simple "questions and answers", clearly expressed
using the usual terms of the trade. Thus, the configuration phase is Furthermore, in order to meet ever more elaborate needs (pump
kept to a minimum, both in terms of learning curve and switching, regulation, etc.), S500 is fitted with a very high
implementation. performance software module called "Process control".

Operator dialog
S500 provides a number of ways of accessing facility-related data. Communications
The built-in graphical screen provides an initial level of facility S500 can also take up to 7 communication boards integrated into
display and diagnostics. its rack-mount box. It offers a broad range of modem boards
(PSTN, GSM 2G/3G, Ethernet, Serial, DL/PL, Radio, etc.) and
SOFTOOLS provides access to data in the form of lists and automatic query features suitable for these media to a range of
curves, access to logs and to complete system diagnostics. recipients (SMS, e-mail, SCADA central station, inter-RTU,
etc.).

PSTN e-mail GSM 2G/3G Ethernet Serial /DL-PL Radio

In this manner, it provides complete connectivity, whatever the

topology of the local network (PLC, controllers, etc.) or multi-site
S500 is equipped with SMS and VOICE Servers, enabling the
network (SCADA central station, other Remote Terminal Units,
facility to be remotely controlled from a simple land line or mobile
etc.).
phone.

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User Interfaces

S
500 offers several accesses in addition to the
configuration and operation of the site to
supervise. Browser
PC browser
SOFTOOLS The Remote Terminal Unit is completely controlled from
SOFTOOLS is the PC-based S500 configuration and SOFTOOLS:
commissioning tool. Configuration is performed directly from the  through a local connection, via the terminal port,
PC, with no Remote Terminal Unit connection required (off-line); it
makes extensive use of graphical representation of the various  remotely, via PSTN, GSM 2G/3G and Ethernet.
objects used.
 data and function tree view zone, The display is used to:
 graphical parameterisation zone.  display data in the form of lists or groups,

 alarm and communication log access,

 curve tracing and transfer of archived data to Excel,

 instruction and operating parameter input,

 complete system diagnostics.

Example data view:

Product diagnostics example:

In order to optimise configuration input, SOFTOOLS possesses a

number of functions such as: multiple inputs, duplication,
simultaneous editing of several configurations, partial site-to-site
copying, etc.
[The write, read and configuration operations can be performed
locally (terminal port, Ethernet local network) or remotely (PSTN or
GSM 2G/3G).

Reading configuration

Writing configuration

Software update

S
500 can be easily upgraded by downloading, via
SOFTOOLS, new software versions or specific
application modules.

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User Interfaces (continued)

Interactive graphical
display SMS server
The Remote Terminal Unit's interactive graphical display is perfectly On appearance of an alarm, the Remote Terminal Unit can send an
suited to local data processing. Its back-lit screen can display up to SMS message to the user's telephone.
4 lines of 20 characters or graphical symbols.
 Main menu:

Data
Alarms
Operation
Diagnostics

The thumbwheel is used to navigate amongst the different screen

(forward/reverse rotation) and possesses a clickable button for
complete user interactivity.
 Historical value curves:
Users can also query S500 by SMS to:
 check data groups,
 define set-points,
 Acknowledge alarms.

The graphical screen offers the following features:

view current data statuses,
Secure access and


 set-point adjustment,
 archived data curve tracing,
alarm display and acknowledgement,
communications

S


time period definition,


500 offers secure access regardless of the
hardware diagnostics.
interface used. Each user is given a password


 Example screens: defining their rights, ranging from complete

 Modification of a weekly period: access to the viewing of certain information only.
Enhanced password management, both in terms of user access
Mon 08:00 AM12:00 PM and for communications with:
02:00 PM04:00 PM  all Remote Terminal Unit correspondents:
04:30 PM06:00 PM SCADA Central Station, Inter-RTU, PLC, Softools,
07:00 PM11:59 PM  all IP connections: Ethernet, GSM-IP, GSM-Data, PSTN.

 RS-232 board diagnostics: Secure communications:

S500 “firewall” functions:
RS232 2  definition of the list of authorised IP addresses in order to control
DTR  TX  incoming flows to the Remote Terminal Unit,
RTS  RX   for each communication device; configurable deactivation of
CTS  CD  potentially intrusive FTP, HTTP and MODBUS TCP (LACBUS)
protocols.

User-related security:
Compulsory password for S500 connection.
VOICE server


 System data used to identify user connections and monitor

configuration changes.
This enables duty officers to communicate with the Remote
Terminal Unit from an ordinary telephone by PSTN connection.
All S500 data can be recorded in voice and audio format for: Email dispatch with sender authentication
 consultation of current alarms
and unacknowledged alarms,
 checking voice data groups,
 modification of set-point values.

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Input-Output boards

S
500 is fitted with input/output (I/O) boards  Watchdog: automatic switch to downgraded mode

designed to optimise their installation and

maintenance.
The wide choice of boards allows the equipment to be
adapted to the needs of the facilities to monitor (data 4AO Analog Output board
acquisition and compilation). Used to control valves, variators, displays, etc.:
 multi-standard analog outputs,

Description of I/O boards  0-20 mA and 4-20 mA current outputs,

 0-10 V voltage.
All of the input/output boards are fitted with removable terminal
strips for easy wiring.
The functions available on the graphical screen and in SOFTOOLS
allow rapid and intuitive diagnostics to be performed on each board. Description of I/O modules
The different input-output (I/O) boards are as follows:
In addition to I/O boards included in the case, in order
to expand the input/output options and transfer them
to other installations, the S500 Remote Terminal Unit
is able to communicate with expansion modules via
8DI Digital Input board the dedicated communication port “485 I/O”
Used to connect digital (faults, statuses, etc.) and counting inputs (modules remote power fed by the bus).
(volume, duration, etc.):
 "Dry self-powered contact" inputs,
S550 16DI module:
 Power supply insulated from contacts by the 8DI board,
Used to connect digital (faults, statuses, etc.) and counting inputs
User-selectable NO/NC logic,

(volume, duration, etc.):
 Insulation: 1,500 V,
 16 opto-insulated "dry self-powered contact" inputs,
 Counting: up to 300 Hz.
 Insulated power supply provided by the module,

 Counting channel: up to 300 Hz.

4AI or 2AI Analog Input board S550 8AI-20 module:

Used to connect CNPi, CNPr, or CNPA sensors for performing level Used to connect level, pressure:
and pressure measurements, connecting temperature probes, etc.:  8 analog inputs,
 2 analog 4-20 mA inputs (2 AI-20 board),  4-20 mA Current inputs (precision < 0.3% of full scale),
 or 4 multi-standard analog inputs (4 AI board),  Autonomous or remotely power supplied sensors,
 0-20 mA or 4-20 mA current inputs (sensor can be autonomous or  Sensor fault detection.
remotely powered from the board),

 0-10 V voltage inputs,

S550 6DO module:
 Pt 100, Pt 1000, Ni 1000, 0-2550 Ω resistive inputs,
 6 outputs on monostable relays,
 Fault detection for each sensor.
 Max. interrupting capacity 250 V / 1 A,

 User-selectable pulse output on each terminal strip,

 Output no. 6 can be used as a "Watchdog": automatic switch to

downgraded mode.
4DO-wdg or 2DO Digital Output board
Used to control pumps, valves, circuit breakers, etc.: S550 6AI-T° module:
 2 or 4 DO outputs,  Six 4-wire "temperature probe" inputs,
 Monostable relays,  Pt 100, Pt 1000, Ni 1000 0-2950 Ω resistive inputs
(precision < 0.3% of full scale),
 Max. interrupting capacity 50 VA (50 V / 1 A),
 Sensor fault detection.
 NO/NC logic,

 User-selectable pulse output on each terminal strip.

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Communication boards

S 500 is fitted with communication (COM) boards

designed to optimise their installation and
maintenance. S500 can house up to 7 "COM" 10BT Board
boards.
Communications over a 10 Mb Ethernet network.

Description of COM boards  RJ45 socket.

All of the boards are fitted with removable terminal strips for easy
wiring. The functions available on the graphical screen and via
SOFTOOLS allow rapid and exhaustive diagnostics to be
performed on each board. S500 possesses several types of
board to communicate over different media and with various MODEM DL/HF board
devices.
Communications over DL, multi-point PL or Motorola type radio links
 "PSTN": PSTN modem with voice server,
 1 DL, multi-point PL link,
 "GSM-2": GSM modem in DATA /GSM /EDGE /GPRS mode,
or
 “GSM-3”: 3G modem (UMTS /HSDPA)
 1 RADIO link,
2G compatible (GSM /EDGE /GPRS),
 Speed: 1200 bps.
 "DL/HF": modem for DL/PL or Motorola Radio links,

 "RDRTU-2": 500 mW license-free 869 MHz radio modem,

 "10BT": Ethernet 10 Mb network board,

RS-485 or RS-485i boards
 "RS-232": RS-232 Serial link board,
Polarised RS485 serial link with PCs, PLC, controllers, etc. Bus
"RS-485": RS-485 Serial link board uninsulated,
topology (no looping or star structure).


 "RS-485i": Isolated RS-485 Serial link board,

 1 RS485 Serial channel,
 "DALLAS": for badge readers (access control).
 Speed: 115200bps,

 Length: 1200m (after which repeaters required).

GSM board
RS-232 board
Network communications in 900 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2100 MHz
(depending on type of board). RS232 Serial link with devices such PCs, PLCs, controllers, etc.
 1 RS232 Serial channel,
 3G (HSDPA/UMTS) with SCADA Central Station, Email, Inter-
RTU, or Softools on Private APN or Public APN (depending on  Speed: 19200 bps,
type of board)
 Length: 15 m.
 2G (EDGE - GPRS) with SCADA Central Station, Email, Inter-RTU,
or Softools on Private APN or Public APN

 SMS: alarm reporting and SMS server

 GSM-Data (CSD) with SCADA Central Station, Email, Inter-RTU, or

Softools (depending on type of board)
RS485A + RDRTU-2 Radio board
Enables license-free Radio communications (unless restrictions in
certain countries: see European Recommendations -
CEPT/ERC/REC 70-03).
PSTN board
 Frequency band: 869 MHz, 3 configurable channels,

PSTN communications in DATA or VOICE mode.  Power: up to 500 mW, 4 transmission levels,

 Integrated Voice Server,  Receiver sensitivity: -118 dBm,

 Speed: up to 33600 bps,  Range: 1500 metres typical, up to 5000 metres line of sight, no
obstacles.
 Modulations: V22, V23, V32, V32bis, V34, V34bis.
 See the "Communications" paragraph in this
document for usage examples of these different
media.

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Data and Processing

S 500 can manage up to 1000 distinct data

types.
Time periods
Weekly periods
Data description S500 provides 25 weekly periods for managing time for each
weekday. 4 time bands per day can be defined.
The data processed by the Remote Terminal Unit can be broken
down into:
 E.g. for college entrance access control, between 8 AM
and 5 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and
logical inputs (Start/Stop statuses, faults, thresholds, etc.),

Fridays and between 8 AM and 12 PM on
 digital inputs (measurements, counts, calculated reports, etc.), Wednesdays.
 logical outputs (pump start/stop commands, etc.),

 digital outputs (proportional commands, regulation set-points, etc.).

These data are acquired or returned according to 3 methods:

 on the terminal strips of local or remote I/O boards,

 through communication with external devices,

 by internal calculations (process controls, thresholds, reports, etc.).

Processes
S500 possesses a complete range of user-selectable processes.

Timers
Each logical input can be timed on appearance and/or
disappearance in order to stabilise or delay the integration of an
event.

Inhibitions
The integration of each input and of the major processes can be
inhibited by the presence of a logical datum.

Thresholds
Universal periods
S500 is able to monitor a digital datum by associating it with one or
more thresholds: threshold overrun causes the positioning of an The Remote Terminal Unit manages 25 universal periods that can
internal datum that is processed in a standard manner (alarm, be used to validate or inhibit certain processes according to the
archival, etc.). current date and time.

Reports Cyclical periods

The reports provide periodic operating reports for the Remote The Remote Terminal Unit provides 25 periods for programming
Terminal Unit's digital data: the cyclical operation of certain actuators: active and inactive
 Report types: averages, minima, maxima and differences. state durations can be configured.

 Periodicity: hourly, daily, weekly, monthly and at adjustable intervals.  E.g. in a waste water plant, configure ventilator
operation for 20 minutes and shutdown for 10
 E.g. Calculation of a pump's daily operating time. minutes.
Archiving  These time periods can be modified from the
S500 archives data according to periodical and associated event- graphical screen and via SOFTOOLS.
related criteria. These records can be used from the graphical
screen, via SOFTOOLS and can be transmitted to a Remote
Terminal Unit.
Exceptions
50 exceptions can be configured to describe exceptional phases
during which the periods do not apply.
Automatic calls They can be used to replace a normal period with another
substitution period.
Each logical input can trigger a cycle of automatic calls for:
 alarm reporting to recipients (telephone, SCADA central station,  E.g. one exception per school vacation period.
email, etc.),

 inter-RTU communications (interconnection of several Remote

Terminal Units for data exchanges between remote sites).

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Archiving

S 500 archives data according to periodical and

event-related criteria.
This function is essential in order to perform exhaustive monitoring:
 in the case of centralised remote monitoring and control, data can
also be forwarded to one or more SOFBUS-PL or LACBUS-RTU
compatible SCADA central stations:

 of the evolution of all data,

 of alarms and acknowledgements,

 of communications.

Data recording
The Remote Terminal Unit records the instantaneous value of each
datum according to user-selectable criteria.
In addition to periodic archiving, a number of different
mechanisms are used to capture all significant values, while
optimising the historical value storage period:
 archiving over variable periods allows the
archiving frequency to be modified according to hourly conditions or to
a datum's status,

 event-based archiving triggers additional data recording on

appearance of an event,
 archiving on variation captures any significant data changes.

S500 can store up to 25,000 records. Alarms log

S500 keeps a log of the last 200 events related to alarms. This log
Archive processing lists all alarm appearances and disappearances,
acknowledgements if applicable and all events related to alarm
reporting.
The values archived by the Remote Terminal Unit can be
processed using:
Basin 3 - Low level
 SOFTOOLS, in the form of curves, logs, lists reached...
and as Excel transfers: 09-10-02 04:07 PM:07
31/200 

Communication event log

The communications log list the last 200 events pertaining to all
communications established between the Remote Terminal Unit
and any devices connected to it (PLC, controllers, SCADA central
stations, etc.).

 the interactive graphical display (IGD), in the form of curves

and logs:

 Email, in the form of an Excel attachment.

Operating log
The operating log lists the last 200 significant actions concerning
the technical facility managed by the Remote Terminal Unit (Waste
water, identification of individuals, etc.).

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Process controls

S 500 possesses a function called "Formulae",

which allows
(combinations
basic
of
process
data,
controls
mathematical
calculations, etc.) to be easily implemented.
Process controls
Presentation
The programming workshop built into SOFTOOLS offers the
Furthermore, to optimise facilities and to meet more following features:
elaborate requirements, S500 is fitted with a process  program creation
control module, in the form of programs written in ST
importing function blocks or template programs (e.g. pump switching,
language (Structured Text, according to IEC 1131-3 

astronomical clock, etc.)

standard).
 complete simulation, from SOFTOOLS, for program development.
This module provides a library of logical and
mathematical, conditions, timers, etc.). Usage principles
Each program is defined by the user in the form of scripts according
to the ST standardised syntax, comprising operands, operators and
statements (IF, THEN, ELSE, etc.).
Calculation formulae The operands may be: Remote Terminal Unit data, function blocks,
functions, variables or constants.
With SOFTOOLS' "Formulae" utility, it is possible to configure The functions and function blocks are "services" used, for example:
simple process controls.
 to access data (current date and time, etc.),
Thus, S500 is able to trigger automatic actions based on data
 to manage timeouts,
calculated by mathematical formulae. A large number of operators
(arithmetic, mathematical, Boolean, comparison, etc.) are available  to detect 0 to 1 or 1 to 0 transitions,
for use in these formulae.
 to calculate thresholds,
For each Remote Terminal Unit, up to 50 formulae can be defined.  etc.

 E.g. Automatically activate a pump (P3) when

two other pumps (P1/P2) are in Dedicated Programs and blocks
operation and the level of a retention tank is In order to meet different use cases, a number of process control
greater than or equal to the pumping set- programs and function blocks has been specifically developed (e.g.
pump switching).
point.
These easy to implement tools are distributed with their
documentation and can be adapted to any S500 configuration.

 Examples of specific programs:

 Cyclical commands
(pump switching),
 Astronomical clock
(automated public lighting),
 Access controls
(person identification),
 PID control,
 FTP Reports,
 Etc.

Communication driver management

The "ST Process control" application also allows the development
of communication protocols with smart sensors, PLCs, or specific
third-party products.

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Alarm reporting

S
500 can report alarms from the remotely
monitored site, according to various user-
selectable call scenarios.

Alarm definition
Alarms are generated by changes in logical input status changes.
The following are associated with each alarm:
 a validation used to delay or filter the report
(e.g. on hourly program, on mains power fault, etc.),

 a sequence or timetable of automatic calls to recipients (on alarm

appearance and/or disappearance).

Reporting parameterisation
Recipients Schedules
S500 possesses a directory of 20 recipients organised into various The automatic call schedules define, on a weekly basis, the
types: recipient call sequences.
 SCADA central station,

 Voice,

 SMS,

 Email,

 Pagers.

Case of reporting to an Email recipient:

Reporting sequences can be activated according to a plan
The Email sent by S500 to the recipient states the site's described by 20 weekly schedules at a rate of 6 time bands per
name and alarm label; a data group may also be included. day.
The most recently archived alarms and data values can
also be transmitted in the form of Excel-compatible Exception periods
attachments.
Exception periods are used to define a universal period during
which a given schedule is to be replaced with another.
Sequences
Recipients are grouped in sequences. Each sequence defines the
call order of recipients and associated actions.
 number of attempts and wait time between attempts,

 acknowledgement request or systematic notification call,

 sequence looping.

Up to 20 call sequences can be configured.

S500 can manage a maximum of 20 exception periods.

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 Communications

S 500 supports a large number of standard or

specialist communication protocols covering a
broad range of transmission media.
Remote communications
Inter-site communications allow slave controls of several remote
sites fitted with Remote Terminal Units of the S50, S500, and BOX
The S500 communication functions are ready to use and adapted to range. They are used for exchanging current statuses and set-
the specificities of these different transmission media. For local or points according to mechanisms adapted to the type of connection.
remote communications, S500 can manage up to 30 MODBUS
devices (PLC, RTU, PC, etc.).  RTC and GSM 2G/3G : event-based triggering,
Multi-Master mode,

 RADIO: periodical and event-based triggering, Multi-

Master mode,
Communications with a DL/PL: periodical and event-based triggering,
Remote Terminal Unit

Master/Slave mode.

Communications with a SCADA central station allow S500 to  Example of an Inter-RTU network:
integrate into any centralised network, whatever the transmission
medium.
S550 / S530 / S510
These communications, initiated either by the Remote Terminal Unit RADIO DL
or the SCADA central station, provide feedback of current data and
historical values. PL

SCADA central station S550 / S530 / S510

PSTN/GSM
PSTN/GSM Event-based Periodical
RADIO communication communication
triggers triggers
GPRS
ETHERNET
SERIAL links

For the transmission of historical data, S500 can communicate with  Example of a GPRS network:
4 SOFBUS-PL or LACBUS remote monitoring and control SCADA The GSM medium becomes multi-purpose: each device on the
central stations. network is accessible for transmitting telemetry and SCADA data
(inter-RTU between different units, viewing from Softools, polling by
a SCADA central station or supervisor, transmission of emails,
Local communications automatic calls to recipients).
An S500 unit in GPRS communication with certain recipients, can
Local communications are used to federate all communicating additionally receive or send SMS messages (for example in the
products for a given site, such as PLCs, controllers, power meters event of an alert) and exchange data with devices in GSM-Data
and other Remote Terminal Units. mode.
SCADA
 E.g. central station
S550 / S530 / S510 Corporate IP
network (LAN)

RTU VPN
ADSL Modem
Router
SMS
reporting email
RS 485 and viewing
MODBUS
SCADA Controller
Softools
Operator
etc.
RS 232

PLC

Inter-RTU
ETHERNET
MODBUS-TCP On Private APN, S500 performs all communications via a modem link
between the telephony operator and the corporate LAN.
These permanent connections, available over Serial and Ethernet On Public APN, communications occur via the SOFREL SG1000 server
links, allow real time data and parameter exchanges. installed on the LAN via the modem router.

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Voice and SMS servers

S
500 includes complete "server" functions,
providing access to the main data via a land or
mobile phone.

SMS server
Voice Server This function is ready to use; simply enter the SMS messaging
operator's number into the configuration of S500 equipped with a
The S500 voice server allows users to record messages up to a total GSM board to send SMS messages to a mobile phone.
capacity of 5 minutes:

Voice consultation
The S500 voice server provides secure access to:
 the list of unacknowledged alarms, with the possibility of SMS viewing
acknowledging these latter by entering a code using the phone From their mobile phone, users can call S500 to view the data
keypad, groups, position set-points, or acknowledge alarms.
 the list of alarms present,

 the display of data groups (logical and numerical), with the possibility
of altering set-points.
SMS reporting
On appearance of an alarm, S500 sends an SMS message to the
Voice reporting user's telephone:
When reporting an alarm to a "voice" recipient, S500 provides an
audible identification of the site and alarm. The voice server
function, available during the same communication, allows
complete facility diagnostics to be run.

 From S500 V 4.10, voice functions are available only on This message is made up of the site name, followed by the
PSTN medium (PSTN board). designation of the datum that triggered the call and the datum
status suffix.

The recipient must call the Remote Terminal Unit back in order to
acknowledge the alarms, by sending an acknowledgement
message (using the phone's keypad).

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Operating safety measures

S 500 is a device that guarantees secure

Telemetry and SCADA of industrial sites.
Thanks to its hardware and software design, it
Diagnostics
An operator with "contract operator" level access can regularly run
Remote Terminal Unit diagnostics, either from the interactive
provides users with various means of rendering their graphical screen, or by logging on to the unit from SOFTOOLS, to
facilities more reliable. display the following:
 product characteristics,
 diagnostics log,
 input/output simulation,
operation monitoring.
Self monitoring


 E.g. the interactive graphical display can be used to

Several internal data can be used to monitor the correct operation test each board, including the Remote Terminal Unit's
of the Remote Terminal Unit. Any faults detected can be clearly power supply.
identified in the operating log and can also trigger an automatic call
to an agent on stand-by duty.
100-240 VAC
Power supply fault Indicates an error in the Remote Terminal Unit's
Supply fault RTU : 
mains power supply.
Battery fault : 
Battery fault Retrieves the battery's periodical operating tests: Battery test : 
insufficient voltage, battery present, remaining
capacity test.
 E.g. via SOFTOOLS, the Diagnostics screen displays
the S500 software and hardware specifications:
System fault Indicates a device anomaly: failure to communicate
with an input-output board, damages configuration
memory, etc.
Sensor fault Indicates a fault with an analog sensor.
Connection faults Able to automatically detect any anomalies in Serial
and Modem connections (e.g. communication fault
with a programmable logic controller).

Watchdog
The "Watchdog" output of the DO-Wdg board delivers a normally
closed contact, that opens in the event of Remote Terminal Unit
failure. This contact, inserted into the electromechanical control
chain, will allow, using appropriate wiring, the device to
Compliance with standards
automatically switch to "out of order" mode or to "downgraded" S500 is an industrial device that complies with international safety
mode (emergency mode).
and electromagnetic compatibility requirements.

 Electrical safety
Data backup  EN 60950-1: Electric shock, energy transfer hazard,

fire, mechanical and thermal hazards.

S500 includes a number of backups to protect against power cuts:
 Electromagnetic compatibility
 the configuration of the Remote Terminal Unit is stored on Flash  EN 55022: Data processing instrument emissions
memory, insensitive to the absence of power, (class A instruments: CISPR16, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3)

 in the event of complete power outage (mains and battery), the  EN 55 024: Level 4 immunity to shock waves (lightning, overvoltage,
system clock and current data statuses, in particular the set-points, etc.) (EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4,
are backed up. EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-11)

 EN 55 024: Radio/GSM/DCS communications

(ETSI EN 301489-1, ETSI EN 301489-7, ETSI EN 301489-3)

 Telecommunications
 TBR15 : DLHF board
 TBR21 : PSTN board
 ETSI EN 301 511 : GSM-3 board (2G)
 ETSI EN 301 908 : GSM-3 board (3G)
 ETSI EN 301 220-1
RD-RTU2 radio (500 mW)
 ETSI EN 301 220-2

 Environmental protection

 DEEE directives: 2002/96/CE and 2003/108/CE

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Business applications

S 500 offers, in addition to "universal" Remote

monitoring and control services, a certain
number of functions adapted to more specific trades, Heating and Ventilation Air
thus conferring an additional advantage to Remote
monitoring and control in various fields.
Control
In order to provide complete remote monitoring and control of heating
or air conditioning facilities, S500 can communicate with many major
Waste water brand controllers and power counters.

This function provides the highly reliable management and process Communication with controllers
control of waste water network Lift Stations. S500 is able to manage up to 20 controllers. In this manner it can:

 dedicated MANAGEMENT and ARCHIVING functions:

 directly acquire data connected to or calculated by the controller
(temperatures, starting set-points, etc.) in view of performing remote
 number of pump start-ups and operating time monitoring and control processes (alarm reporting, recording of
(hourly, daily, etc.) historical values, summaries, etc.),

 parallel pump operating time,  remotely modify a controller's operating parameters (scheduled
occupation of premises, heating curves, etc.).
 calculation of pumped volume,

 search for parasite waters,

 calculation of average pump flow rate,

Communication with heat meters
 search for clogged pumps . S500 can manage up to 100 M-BUS heat meters.

 simple to implement PROCESS CONTROL functions It is used to process data acquired or calculated by the meter
allowing complete Lift Station automation: (temperature, flow, volume, energy, power differences, etc.). It
performs telemetry and SCADA functions (alarm reporting,
 pump control and switching (cyclic switching, switching according to
operating time, etc.),
calculation of historical data, reports, etc.).

 safety mechanisms (backed up start-up, minimum and maximum

pump operating time, etc. ),

 processing of excessive Lift Station flow (specific pumping cycle),

 resetting of thermal circuit breakers,

 stirrer control.

 Self-monitoring of waste water networks:

 overflow detection (number and duration) and reports of spills to the
natural environment thanks to the use of CSV sensors (Lift Station
overflows for example),
 flow rate assessment via a level measurement sensor

Person identification
The Remote terminal unit is able to manage and control access to
a building (common room, equipment room, tank, treatment station,
etc.).
A Remote Terminal Unit fitted with (a) DALLAS board(s) can
communicate with one or more badge readers; it is thus able to
identify each entry into a building, manage the presence of agents
authorised to access the site or, if necessary, detect intrusions and
trigger an alarm.

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Range characteristics

S 500 is available in a range of 3 products

offering the same software functions and types
of input-output and communication boards; they differ
only in their characteristics and capacities.

Description of RTUs
S530
S550

 Compact Remote Terminal Unit with 4 slots, able to

 Upgradeable Remote Terminal Unit with 7 slots, able to manage 4 boards, with a maximum of 2 communication
manage up to 7 communication or input-output boards. This boards. This unit includes an interactive graphical display.
unit includes an interactive graphical display and possesses a
dedicated 485-I/O port for managing the "S550 I/O" expansion
modules.

S510
S550 I/O expansion modules
In addition to its integrated input-output boards, a range of expansion
modules can be used to expand the capacity of the S550 box on
the one hand and, on the other hand, to allow the use of remote
inputs-outputs for distributed facilities.

 Simple Remote Terminal Unit with 4 slots, able to manage 4

boards, with a maximum of 2 communication boards. This unit
has no interactive graphical display.

 Management of up to 20 expansion modules,

 Modules can be clipped together side by side,

 Omega DIN rail attachment,

 IEC 1000-4-5 Level 4 standard.

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