IEC 60870-5-104 Ethernet Interface AL-3415

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Product Description
The AL-3415 is an Ethernet communication interface for Hadron RTUs. It allows the integration of Hadron HD3002 RTU with
control centers using the IEC 60870-5-104 protocol. Acting as a data server of the RTU, it performs the exchange of data and
events to IEC 60870-5-104 clients and also receives their commands.
Each Hadron RTU supports up to 4 AL-3415 interfaces on the bus (rack). Each interface supports up to 4 clients. Thus, each
RTU can support up to 16 IEC 60870-5-104 clients.
The module has a 10/100Base-TX electrical interface using a standard shielded female RJ45 connector, compatible with UTP
or ScTP category 5 cables.

Its main features are:

Support for up to 4 clients (control centers)
Capacity for up to 5,000 communication points
Individual data base for each center
Two event banks each one with capacity of 4,000 events
Support for the main IEC 60870-5-104 data types
Compatible with the AL-2004 CPU
Diagnostic through frontal LEDs, indicating the state of connection and of the interface
Support for ScTP (screened twisted pair) shielded cables, increasing the noise immunity
Configuration by MasterTool Hadron XE software

ATTENTION:
The AL-3415 module is compatible with versions 3.04 or greater of the AL-2004 CPU.

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Ordering Information
Included Items
The product package contains the following items:
AL-3415 module
Installation guide
Technical support guide

Product Code
The following part number must be used when ordering the product:

Code Description
AL-3415 IEC 60870-5-104 Ethernet Interface

Related Products
In order to use the AL-3415 interface, the following products are necessary as a minimum system configuration:
Rack
Power supply
CPU
Configuration software

The following table shows the possible choices for these products:

Code Description
AL-3631 Rack for PSU, CPU and 4 intelligent modules
AL-3634 Rack for PSU, CPU and 16 modules
AL-3635 Rack for PSU, CPU and 8 intelligent modules
AL-3642 Rack for redundant PSU, CPU and 16 modules
AL-3511 80W 24-48Vdc input double-euro power supply
AL-3512 80W AC/DC input double-euro power supply
AL-2004 CPU with 2048 digital I/Os - 1MB Flash
HD8000 MasterTool Hadron XE

Notes
More complete systems can also be configured with the following products:
Digital I/O modules
Analog I/O modules
Bus interfaces
PROFIBUS interfaces
Serial protocol interfaces

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Product Features
The AL-3415 TCP/IP Ethernet channel allows the connection with IEC 60870-5-104 masters for supervision and control.
AL-2004 CPU supports up to 4 AL-3415 interfaces on its bus and all can operate independently. Each AL-3415 interface can
manage communication with up to 4 clients.

General Features
AL-3415
Network interface Ethernet 10/100Base-TX physical level with
shielded female RJ45 connector
Memory 1 Mbytes of code (Flash)
1 Mbytes of data (RAM)
Interface with CPU DMA for CPU memory accessing
State indication 4 LEDs on panel
2 LEDs on RJ45 connector
Diagnose indication LEDs
CPU operands
Configurable parameters Through MasterTool Hadron XE
Auto testing Executed on module start up
Operation temperature 0 to 60 C (exceeds IEC 1131 standard)
Storage temperature -25 to 75 C (according IEC 1131 standard)
Operation humidity 5 a 95% without condensation (according IEC
1131 standard RH2 level)
Weight 0.5 Kg
Physical dimensions 261.6 x 30.3 x 182.3 mm (H x W x D)

Electrical Characteristics
AL-3415
Bus power consumption 600 mA @ 5 Vdc
Power dissipation 3W
Electrical chock protection According to IEC 536 (1976) standard, class I

Connection Characteristics
AL-3415
Connector type RJ45 shielded female
Baud rate 10/100 Mbps
Cabling UTP or ScTP, category 5
Distance 100 m
Diagnose Green and yellow LEDs

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Software Characteristics
AL-3415
Link level LLC (Logical Link Control)
Network level IP (Internet Protocol)
Transport level TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)
Application level Slave IEC 60870-5-104 (Controlled station)
Connection mode Server
Server port Configurable for each client
Maximum number of connections 4
Queue of events Two bases of events, everyone with capacity to
4,000 events
Configuration MasterTool Hadron XE
Control CPU operands
Diagnose CPU operands

Database Characteristics
AL-3415
Maximum number of communication points 5000 points for RTU
Maximum number of groups of communication 256 groups for RTU
points
Maximum number of mapping points 512 mapping groups for client
7680 mapping groups for RTU
Maximum number of analog points with integral 500 points for RTU
type dead band
Maximum number of points to engineering 500 points for RTU
conversion
Maximum number of points to alarms Until 256 %M operands.
Each %M operand can store until 16 alarms.

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IEC 60870-5-104 Protocol Characteristics

ASDU types supported by interface at the communication process:

ASDU Description
M_SP_NA_1 Single-point information
M_DP_NA_1 Double-point information
M_ST_NA_1 Step position information
M_ME_NA_1 Measured value, normalized value
M_ME_NB_1 Measured value, scaled value
M_ME_NC_1 Measured value, short floating point value
M_IT_NA_1 Integrated totals
M_SP_TB_1 Single-point information with time tag CP56Time2a
M_DP_TB_1 Double-point information with time tag CP56Time2a
M_ST_TB_1 Step position information with time tag CP56Time2a
M_ME_TD_1 Measured value, normalized value with time tag CP56Time2a
M_ME_TE_1 Measured value, scaled value with time tag CP56Time2a
M_ME_TF_1 Measured value, short floating point value with time tag CP56Time2a
M_IT_TB_1 Integrated totals with time tag CP56Time2a
C_SC_NA_1 Single command
C_DC_NA_1 Double command
C_RC_NA_1 Regulating step command
C_SE_NA_1 Set point command, normalized value
C_SE_NB_1 Set point command, scaled value
C_SE_NC_1 Set point command, short floating point value
M_EI_NA_1 End of initialization
C_IC_NA_1 Interrogation command
C_CI_NA_1 Counter interrogation command

Compatibility with Other Products

For some of the related products, the AL-3415 interface is compatible only since a specific version as shown on the following
table:

Product Version
AL-2004 Version 3.04 or greater
HD8000 Version 1.10 or greater

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Installation

AL-3415 Interface Installation

This section describes the minimum requirements for the mechanical installation of the AL-3415 module and for the Ethernet
network cable.

Mechanical Installation
A Hadron HD3002 RTU is composed by the following basic elements: rack, power supply and CPU. Other elements can be
part of the RTU, as for example: PROFIBUS network interfaces, math coprocessors, rack expanders and digital and analog I/O
modules.
The following information about mechanical installation are very brief. For further details please refer to the Installation chapter of
AL-2002/AL-2003/AL-2004 - MU207011 Users Manual.

Network Cable Installation

The Ethernet port of AL-3415 module, identified by NET at the panel, has a standard pinout, same as used in personal
computers for example. The module has a RJ45 female shielded connector with 10/100Base-TX electrical interface. An UTP or
ScTP (category 5) standard cable must be used in order to interconnect the module to an Ethernet network access device.
The following figure and table show a RJ45 female connector from the AL-3415 module. The identification and description of
pinout are valid to 10Base-T and 100Base-TX physical levels.

Pin Signal Description

1 TD + data transmission, positive
2 TD - data transmission, negative
3 RD + data reception, positive
4 NU unused
5 NU unused
6 RD - data reception, negative
7 NU unused
8 NU unused

The interface can be connected to a communication network through hub or switch or directly to a device in order to
communicate with it. For direct linking, a cross-over cable must be used (it is same kind of cable which connects two personal
computers in point-to-point mode through Ethernet port).
Network cable can be defined as a pair of RJ45 male connectors interconnecting themselves through UTP or ScTP (category
5) standard cable, over direct or cross-over configuration. It is used to interconnect two devices with Ethernet port.
Usually those cables have a connection lock which guarantees a perfect connection between the female connector of the
interface and the male connector of the cable. For installation, the cable male connector must be inserted on the module female
connector. A lock specific sound (like a click) must to be listened. To disconnect them, the lever from the male connector
must be used.

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Some AL-3415 module architectures are shown as follows in order to exemplify interlinking through network cable.

Legend: crossover cable

parallel cable

Point-to-point

P A A
S L L
U 2 3
0 4
0 1
4 5

Single Network

SWITCH

P A A C A A
S L L O L L
U 2 3 P 3 3
0 4 R 1 2
0 1 O 3 0
4 5 C 8 2

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Physical Dimensions
Dimensions in millimeters.

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Maintenance
Most Common Problems
If the module AL-3415 does not start to work when powering on the RTU, the following items must be checked:

The environment temperature is within the range supported by the equipments?

The input voltage of the rack power supply is correct? The power supply is the module placed at the most left position of
the rack (front side view), followed by the CPU module.
There is any Jumper inserted on the connectors of the AL-3415 module? These connectors are identified by the CMx
marking, where x is the number of the connector.
Network equipments such as hubs, switches or routers are powered on, interconnected, configured and working properly?
Ethernet network cable is correctly connected to the NET port of AL-3415 module and to the network equipment?
The AL-2004 CPU (bus master) is powered on and in execution mode?
The module was correctly declared in the main rack of AL-2004 CPU?
Program modules were correctly loaded on AL-2004 CPU?

If the AL-3415 module is on execution state but does not respond to the requested communications, the following items must be
checked:

The network parameters on the CPU configuration are correct?

The Ethernet parameters on the AL-3415 module configuration are correct?
Timeout parameters are correctly configured in the IEC 60870-5-104 client?

If the problem is not solved, please contact Altus Customer Support.

Preventive Maintenance
It is necessary to verify, annually, if interconnection cables are firmly connected without excessive dust specially on protection
devices.

In environments subjected to excessive dust, it is necessary to clean the equipment periodically.

Manuals
For further technical details, configuration, installation, diagnostics and programming of Hadron HD3002 RTU products please
consult the following documents:

Document Code Description

MU208302 HADRON HD3002 RTU Users Manual
MU207011 AL-2002/AL-2003/AL-2004 Users Manual
MU208802 MasterTool Hadron XE Users Manual

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