PTS DP1

H A R D W A R E

Interface Adapter
Optical Fiber RS-232

User Manual

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Article number VESD8001 - manual version: PTSDP1.EN.1

OMICRON electronics 2003. All rights reserved.
The product information, specifications, and all technical data contained within this manual are not
contractually binding. OMICRON reserves the right to make technical changes without announcement.
OMICRON electronics is not to be held liable for statements and declarations given in this manual. The user
is responsible for every application described in this manual. OMICRON electronics explicitly exonerates
itself from all liability for mistakes in this manual. Copying or reproducing this manual, wholly or in part, is not
permitted without the expressed written consent of OMICRON electronics.

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Contents:
1 Safety Instructions

2 General

2.1 Standard Components

2.2 Optional Components
FSMA Connection Set
2.3 The Sidepanels
Sidepanel #1
Sidepanel #2
LED Indicators
Interface Assignments

3 Modes of Operation - The Mode Switches

3.1 SIM / MON Switch
SIM Position - Simulation Mode
MON Position - Monitoring Mode
3.2 LIGHT-ON / LIGHT-OFF Switch
3.3 OR / NORM Switch
OR Position
NORM Position

4 Cables and Connections

4.1 RS-232 Interface Cable
4.2 Fiber Connections for ST Connectors
4.3 Fiber Connections for FSMA Connectors

5 Technical Data

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5.1 Interfaces
Optical Interfaces
Electrical Interfaces
5.2 Power Supply
5.3 Environmental Conditions
Climate
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
5.4 Safety Standards
5.5 Mechanical Data
5.6 Cleaning

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6 Manufacturer Contact Information

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1 Safety Instructions
Please carefully read the following safety instructions before operating the PTS DP1.
Do not operate the PTS DP1 under wet or moist conditions.
Do not operate the PTS DP1 when explosive gases or vapors are present.
Do not open the PTS DP1. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
All guarantees become void if the device is opened.
The PTS DP1 is a product of laser class 1 (IEC 60825-1).
Accessible Emission Limit (AEL) class 1 LED devices are considered eye safe.

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2 General
The PTS DP1 is a flexibly configurable interface adapter for establishing the connections between an optical
SCADA link (e.g. as defined in IEC 60870-5) and a PC with RS-232 interfaces, running a protocol testing
software.
The PTS DP1 has four interfaces, two optical interfaces (820nm wavelength) for connecting to the SCADA
link and two electrical interfaces for connecting to the PC running the protocol testing software.
Different operating modes are selected through three switches.
Low voltage electrical power is supplied to a connector from a mains adapter.

2.1 Standard Components

The standard delivery is prepared for connecting to devices with ST connectors.
Following components are included in the standard delivery:
Description

Article Number

PTS DP1 Interface Adapter (Set)

Qty

VEGG0030

Description

PTS DP1 Interface Adapter unit

PTS DP1 User Manual

Power supply unit, 100240V AC

VEHZ1108

Fiber patch cable (glass fiber 62.5/125m), 1m, ST-ST

VEHK0031

RS-232 cable (Null-Modem cable), 3m

VEHK0030

VELCRO Tape Set

VEHZ0041

2.2 Optional Components

FSMA Connection Set
The FSMA Connection Set is provided to connect the PTS DP1 to devices with FSMA connectors.
Description
FSMA Connection Set
Qty

Article Number
VEHZ0040

Description

Fiber patch cable (glass fiber 62.5/125m), 1m, ST-FSMA

ST-FSMA Coupling Adapter

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2.3 The Sidepanels

The data interfaces, mode selector switches, and power connector are located on the two metal panels of
the case. Since there is no clear distinction between "front" and "rear" side, they are equally important
sidepanels.

Sidepanel #1
Input

Output

Optical Interface #1

Mode Switches

RS-232 Interface #1

On the sidepanel #1 are located:

optical interface OPTICAL #1
electrical interface RS-232 #1
three mode switches

Sidepanel #2
Input

RS-232 Interface #2

Power Connector

Output

Optical Interface #2

On the sidepanel #2 are located:

optical interface OPTICAL #2
electrical interface RS-232 #2
the power connector

LED Indicators
Each terminal of the optical interfaces (transmitter and receiver) has a LED assigned, indicating the light
level present on the terminal. There are three different conditions indicated:
Constant green:
Constant red:
Blinking:

no light
light
activity (light level is changing)

The LED indicator at the power connector lits green if power is supplied.

Interface Assignments
In the following examples, the primary station (control center) is connected to interface OPTICAL #1, and the
secondary device (relay, field device) is connected to interface OPTICAL #2.
However, the PTS DP1 is completely symmetrical and the interfaces can be used in either direction.

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3 Modes of Operation - The Mode Switches

The PTS DP1 has three switches for selecting the operating modes.

3.1 SIM / MON Switch

SIM Position - Simulation Mode
The signal path between OPTICAL #1 and OPTICAL #2 is interrupted.
OPTICAL #1 is connected to RS-232 #1.
OPTICAL #2 is connected to RS-232 #2.
Two independent, bidirectional optical / electrical converters are established. The PC with the protocol
testing software can simulate a relay to the control center or a control center to the relay.

Primary
Station

PTS DP1

(master,
control
center)

Secondary
Station
(slave, relay)

PC with PTS 103

simulating a
secondary station

PC with PTS 103

simulating a
primary station
PTS DP1 in simulation mode
In simulation mode, the setting of the OR / NORM switch is ignored.

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MON Position - Monitoring Mode

A completely transparent signal path between OPTICAL #1 and OPTICAL #2 is established.
The data received on interface OPTICAL #1 can be monitored on RS-232 #1.
The data received on interface OPTICAL #2 can be monitored on RS-232 #2.

Primary
Station

PTS DP1

(master,
control
center)

Secondary
Station
(slave, relay)

PC with PTS 103 in

monitoring mode with
one or two serial interfaces
PTS DP1 in monitoring mode
The described mode of operation requires the OR / NORM switch being in NORM Position.

3.2 LIGHT-ON / LIGHT-OFF Switch

This selection is to adopt to the light position for idle status on the optical interface.
The LIGHT-ON position is is the one defined in the IEC 61850-5-103 standard.
Some protective relays (e.g. from SIEMENS), are delivered with the LIGHT-OFF setting by default.

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3.3 OR / NORM Switch

This selection supports a special feature of the PTS 103 protocol testing software. This program can monitor
both (primary secondary and secondary primary) data streams of a half duplex connection with only
one serial interface on the PC. To receive both data streams on a single interface, the data must be ORed.

Primary
Station

PTS DP1

(master,
control
center)

Secondary
Station
(slave, relay)

ORed Data from

both directions

OR

OR

PC with PTS 103 in

ORed monitoring mode
with one serial interface
PTS DP1 in ORed monitoring mode
To set the PTS 103 software into the corresponding operation mode, the option "Monitoring of halfduplex
communication " on the bottom of the Interfaceparameter dialog has to be checked.
The direction of the data is determined from the telegram type (single byte acknowledge $E5 is always
secondary primary) and the PRM bit in the control byte of the link header.

OR Position
The data received from the two optical links are ORed.
Identical data are available on both RS-232 interfaces of the PTS DP1.
On a half duplex link, the data from both directions can be monitored with the PTS 103 software and only a
single serial interface on the PC.
Of course, setting this switch to the OR position applies only for the monitoring mode.

NORM Position
The data monitored on the two RS-232 interfaces are seperately sensed form the corresponding optical
interfaces as described above for the MON position of the SIM / MON switch.

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4 Cables and Connections

4.1 RS-232 Interface Cable
The RS-232 cable for connecting the PTS DP1 to a PC is a so-called "Null-Modem" cable.
The cable has female D-Sub 9 pin connectors on both ends.
The connections between Rx (pin 2) and Tx (pin 3) on the two ends are "crossed".

Rx (2)
Tx (3)

Rx (2)
Tx (3)

Only the signals Rx, Tx, and Signal GND are used by the PTS DP1.

4.2 Fiber Connections for ST Connectors

This connection can be made with the patch cable included in the standard delivery.
PTS DP1
Originally installed
cable with ST
connectors

ST-ST patch cable

Primary
Station

Secondary
Station

(master,
control
center)

(slave, relay)
Slave device
with ST sockets

4.3 Fiber Connections for FSMA Connectors

To connect to devices with FSMA connectors, the FSMA connection set is provided.

ST-ST patch cable

ST-FSMA couplings

PTS DP1
ST-FSMA patch cable

Primary
Station
(master,
control
center)

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Originally installed
cable with FSMA
connectors

Secondary
Station
(slave, relay)
Slave device
with FSMA sockets

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5 Technical Data
5.1 Interfaces
Data Rate
Baudrate

max. 115.2kbd.

Optical Interfaces
OPTICAL #1, OPTICAL #2
Connector

ST type

Wavelength

820nm

Distances

up to 500m with 50/125m glass fiber

up to 1500m with 62.5/125m glass fiber

Electrical Interfaces
RS-232 #1, RS-232 #2
Connector

D-Sub 9 pin, male

Singal levels

RS-232

Signals supported

Tx, Rx, GND

5.2 Power Supply

Power Supply
Nominal voltage

18V DC

DC supply voltage

830V,

AC supply voltage

1020V

Power consumption

max. 2W

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5.3 Environmental Conditions

Climate
Climate
Operating temperature

0 ... 50C (32 ... 104F)

Storage and transport

-25 ... +70C (-13 ... 158F)

Humidity

5 ... 95% relative humidity, non-condensing

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

EMC
CE comformity

The product complies with the normative document about electromagnetic

compatibility for standardization of the laws of the member states of the
council of the European Union (EMC standard 89/336/EWG).

Emission

EN 50081-2

Immunity

EN 50082-2, IEC 61000-4-2/3/4/6

5.4 Safety Standards

Safety Standards
Safety comformity

EN 61010-1, IEC 61010-1

5.5 Mechanical Data

Dimensions and Mass
Dimensions (W x L x H)

110mm x 165mm x 37mm

Mass

200g

5.6 Cleaning
For cleaning the PTS DP1 use a cloth damped with isopropanol alcohol or water.

6 Manufacturer Contact Information

OMICRON electronics GmbH
Oberes Ried 1
6833 Klaus
Austria
Phone:
+43 5523 507-0
Fax:
+43 5523 507-999
E-Mail:
support@omicron.at
Website:
http://www.omicron.at
Note:

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