G2W – Gal 2 Way Installation and Operation Instructions Version 1.
G2W – Gal 2 Way – Installation and Operation Guide About this Manual This manual contains important information about the system components, installation process, and operation protocols of the Gal2Way system. Make sure to carefully read all of the information contained in this manual and keep this manual in a safe place for future reference as necessary. Contact Us Galcon Kfar Blum 12150, Israel Tel: 972-4-6900222 Fax: 972-4-6902727 E-mail: info@galconc.com Visit us at: galconc.
Table of Contents 1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 7 Technical Overview ...................................................................................................................7 2 System Components ............................................................................................................. 9 Field Units .......................................................................
G2W – Gal 2 Way – Installation and Operation Guide 7 Operating Gal2Way 4 and Gal2Way 8 Field Units ................................................................ 35 Viewing the Communication Status and Serial Number ................................................................ 35 Viewing the Galileo ID Number ................................................................................................. 35 Viewing the Battery Status ..................................................................
G2W – Gal 2 Way – Installation and Operation Guide List of Figures Figure 1: Galcon 8489 RTU Features ................................................................................................. 10 Figure 2: G2W 4 / G2W 8 Features ................................................................................................... 10 Figure 3: Concentrator Main Features ...............................................................................................
1 Introduction The Gal2Way system, also known as the G2W system, is a radio system which is used to control and monitor field units which are far away from the Galileo controller, utilizing latch outputs, as well as analog and discrete inputs. The Gal2Way system is another great addition to the Galcon Ag line of products. Technical Overview The G2W system consists of the following components: Galileo Controller Concentrator. Repeaters. Field units.
2 System Components The G2W system consist a number of main components: Field units – Installed in the field next to the valves, the field unit transmits the states of the various inputs to the controller and gets commands from the controller through the concentrator.
G2W – Gal 2 Way – Installation and Operation Guide I. Battery compartment. II. Analog input ports (4-20 mA / 0-10 V). III. 6 X Discrete input ports. IV. 3 X Wire 18 V DC Latch output ports. V. Galcon RTU card as IO card. VI. Radio INT adaptor card. VII. Green/Red LED. VIII. Registration button. IX. Figure 1: Galcon 8489 RTU Features Jumper and circuit diagram.
G2W – Gal 2 Way – Installation and Operation Guide Field Units Power Supply The field units are powered by four 1.5V D-size alkaline batteries, which are inserted into the battery compartment. The field units can alternatively be powered by an external solar panel and charged batteries or an internal battery. Contact Galcon to request these alternative components. Note: Galcon RTU field units do not supply power to the connected sensors.
G2W – Gal 2 Way – Installation and Operation Guide The concentrator can be installed in one of two ways: Installed close to the controller, at a distance of not more than 10 meters, using direct communication (RS-232). Installed at a distance of not more than 30 meters, using an RS-485 adaptor. The concentrator is intended for outdoor use, operating at an ambient temperature range of -10o C to +50o C, and at a maximum relative humidity up to 100%. The Ingress Protection of concentrator is IP54.
G2W – Gal 2 Way – Installation and Operation Guide Radio INT Adaptor Card Main Features Figure 4: Radio INT Card Components I. LED indicators for normal card operation. II. LED indicators for communication with the CPU. III. LED indicators for communication with the concentrator. IV. Communication indicator connector to the concentrator.
3 Registering System Components All the field units and repeaters in the system need to be registered in the concentrator. This registration process is performed on the concentrator; there is no need for any registration process on the controller. Connecting or disconnecting the controller will not affect the registration process. Notes: It is recommended to position all the field units and repeaters near the concentrator while performing registration.
G2W – Gal 2 Way – Installation and Operation Guide d. Press until “ADD NEW DEVICES” is displayed on the screen, and press message “ENROLL NOW or ENTER ID XX-XXXX” flashes on the screen. to select it. The 2. On the field unit you are registering, hold down the registration button (see Figure 1 or Figure 2) until the red LED turns on. Release the registration button. The station number and the Galileo number flash on the screen (for example: “SO1: Galcon RTU, GALILEO NUM: 05”). 3.
G2W – Gal 2 Way – Installation and Operation Guide c. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to register an additional repeater unit. Repeat these sub-steps until you have registered all the repeater units. 5. After you have registered all the repeater units, press the main menu. to end the registration process and exit to 6. Press to confirm the registration. The message “DEV UPDATING” is displayed on the screen. The concentrator emits four beeps and returns to the main display screen. 7.
4 Installing the G2W System Pre-Installation Planning Before installing the components of the Gal2Way system, make sure to examine the installation environment to determine the best locations for installation. You must make sure to install components above obstructions which may interfere with the RF transmissions between components. All components must be installed such that there is line-of-sight between all component antennas.
G2W – Gal 2 Way – Installation and Operation Guide Note: The concentrator should be located within shelter for direct, initial Protection from effects of the weather Figure 6: Installing the Concentrator Connecting the Concentrator to an External Power Supply The process of connecting the concentrator to a power source depends on whether you are installing a DC or an AC unit: DC-operated Concentrator – Connect a power supply of 12V DC to the correspondingly labeled connector.
G2W – Gal 2 Way – Installation and Operation Guide Connecting the Concentrator to the Controller via RS-232 Connections To connect the concentrator to the controller: 1. Connect one end of the eight-wire communication cable to the Radio INT adaptor card, located in the controller. Connect the wire’s other end to the Galcon Galcel (AI0617) connector. 2. Connect the Galcel connector to the communication adaptor.
G2W – Gal 2 Way – Installation and Operation Guide Position the unit so that its cable inputs are positioned downward. Position the antenna at least 2 meters above the ground. To install a field unit: 1. Install the field unit in one of the following ways: Affix the unit to any vertical surface by means of screws, inserted through the holes in the aluminum plate at the back of the unit box (Figure 9). Affix the unit to a metal pipe of 1 ¼" or 1 ½" diameter using the supplied hanging accessories.
G2W – Gal 2 Way – Installation and Operation Guide To install the repeater: 1. Install the repeater in one of the following ways: Affix to any vertical surface by inserting screws through the holes in the aluminum plate at the back of the unit box. Affix on a metal pipe of 1 ¼" or 1 ½" diameter using the supplied hanging accessories. As an example, the unit can be affixed to the lower part of the pole to which the antennas are attached. 2.
5 Performing Communications Diagnostics Tests The communications diagnostics test is used to test the communication strength between the concentrator and each registered field unit or repeater. You can perform this test for all units simultaneously (from the concentrator), or for one unit at a time (either from the concentrator or from each unit itself).
G2W – Gal 2 Way – Installation and Operation Guide Performing the Communications Diagnostics Test for One Field Unit or Repeater from the Concentrator To perform the communications diagnostics test for one field unit from the concentrator: 1. Press until “INSTALLER MENU” is displayed on the screen, and press to select it. 2. Enter technician code 9999. The concentrator emits four beeps and requests confirmation. Do not change the technician code. 3.
G2W – Gal 2 Way – Installation and Operation Guide Performing the Communications Diagnostics Test from One Field Unit or Repeater Note: Performing communications diagnostic tests from a field unit or repeater requires that you open the field unit and access the registration button on its circuit board. Refer to System Components on page 9. G2W4 and G2W8 field units support an alternative method which can be performed using the unit’s buttons and display screen.
G2W – Gal 2 Way – Installation and Operation Guide Viewing Communications Strength from the Controller When enabled, the controller displays the communication strength between the concentrator and field units in its “current value” row. The communication strength value displayed by the controller ranges between 0 and 255, with 255 being the strongest value. The minimum required communication strength is 170.
G2W – Gal 2 Way – Installation and Operation Guide 5. For the fourth input of each field unit, define the following input settings: In the Sensor Type row, enter 0-10 V. In the Min. Value row, enter 0. In the Max. Value row, enter 255.
6 Configuring Field Units and Repeaters All field units and repeater units have various configurable parameters. When registering a unit with the concentrator, the unit receives its default setting definitions from those defined for the concentrator. You can redefine the concentrator settings before registration to automatically upload the modified settings to the units upon registration. In addition, after registration, you can modify the settings for any unit individually.
G2W – Gal 2 Way – Installation and Operation Guide 8. Press to exit to the main menu, and press to confirm. The message “DEV UPDATING” is displayed on the screen. The concentrator emits four beeps and returns to the main display screen. Modifying the Configuration Settings for Individual Field Units from the Concentrator To modify the configuration settings for individual field units from the concentrator: 1. Press until “INSTALLER MENU” is displayed on the screen, and press to select it. 2.
G2W – Gal 2 Way – Installation and Operation Guide 2. Enter technician code 9999. The concentrator emits four beeps and requests confirmation. Do not change the technician code. 3. Press until “DEVICES” is displayed on the screen, and press to select it. 4. Press until “DELETE DEVICES” is displayed on the screen, and press to select it. 5. Press to browse through the list of field unit and repeater types. When the type you want to view is displayed, press to select it. 6.
7 Operating Gal2Way 4 and Gal2Way 8 Field Units In addition to the Galcon RTU field unit type, the G2W system supports the following second-generation field unit types: Gal2Way 4 and Gal2Way 8. These field units have four or eight output connectors respectively. You can perform various tasks directly from the Gal2Way 4 and Gal2Way 8 units. Note: The Gal2Way 4 and Gal2Way 8 field units are designed so that their screens are turned off by default, as an energy saving feature.
G2W – Gal 2 Way – Installation and Operation Guide Testing Output Ports In order to test the field unit’s output ports, perform the following test to each port. To test output ports: 1. Press . The main screen is displayed. 2. Press to move through the list of output ports. 3. When the desired output port is displayed, press to activate it. The screen displays the number of the selected output port and indicates that it is now “on”.
8 Converting the Galileo Controller to the G2W System Converting the Galileo controller to the G2W system involves installing one or two Radio INT adaptor cards, and configuring the Galileo controller to enable recognition of radio field units and repeaters. This is achieved by defining the number of radio units will be added to the system, and assigning adaptor card slots to them.
G2W – Gal 2 Way – Installation and Operation Guide Figure 12: Maximum Active Elements Definition Window 3. Click the key symbol. 4. In the Max. Active Wire RTU Number (0-128) row, enter the total number of field units and repeaters, both cable and radio, that are to be registered in the system. 5. Click the key symbol again for confirm the change. Assigning Adaptor Card Slots for Field Units in the System To assign adaptor card slots for field units in the system: 1. Launch the Galileo Client software.
G2W – Gal 2 Way – Installation and Operation Guide Figure 13: RTU Definition Window 3. Click the key symbol. 4. In the RTU Connection Setup area, select ports for allotment to field units according to the calculation that each field unit requires one controller port for every two field unit output ports. For example, three field units which have four output ports each might require the selection of 1-2, 3-4, and 5-6. 5. In the Card Type of Units 01-64 row, select Radio Two Directions.
A Safety Instructions for Installing Antennas Do not climb on the antenna pole. In order to lower/raise the antenna for maintenance operations, remove one of the anchoring screws and lower the antenna and axis to the floor. Do not set up antennas near high voltage lines. Make sure that the base of each antenna is properly positioned and affixed to the concrete floor. Make sure that the antenna pole is properly connected and secured to the base.
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G2W – Gal 2 Way – Installation and Operation Guide any trademarks similar to any trademark belonging to or used by Galcon. 7. After replacement or repair of the Product, the Warranty for the new or repaired Product shall be valid only for the non-expired period of the original Warranty Period. Any defective Products or part/s, which has been replaced, shall become Galcon’s property. 8.
