BASF EXACTUS IFX-21 Operation & User’s Manual
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IFX-21 User Guide
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1. CONTACT INFORMATION
TECHNICAL
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Phone: (503) 794-4073
Fax: (503) 794-5591
PURCHASING
46820 Fremont Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94538
Phone: (510) 490-2150
Fax: (510) 252-1871
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based on our current knowledge and experience. In view of the many factors that may affect processing and application of
our product, these data do not relieve processors from carrying out their own investigations and tests; neither do these
data imply any guarantee of certain properties, nor the suitability of the product for a specific purpose. Any descriptions,
drawings, photographs, data, proportions, weights, etc. given herein may change without prior information and do not
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suggestions concerning possible use of the products are made without representation or warranty that any such use is
free of patent infringement and are not recommendations to infringe any patent. The user should not assume that toxicity
data and safety measures are indicated or that other measures may not be required. ©2019 BASF Corporation.
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2. CONTENTS
1. Contact Information ................................................................................................................................ 2
2. Contents ................................................................................................................................................... 3
3. Product Overview .................................................................................................................................... 4
Description and Intended Use ................................................................................................................ 4
Certifications and Approvals .................................................................................................................. 4
Identification ........................................................................................................................................... 4
Device Overview .................................................................................................................................... 4
4. Installation and Commission ................................................................................................................. 5
Software Minimum Requirements .......................................................................................................... 5
Transportation and Storage ................................................................................................................... 5
Mounting ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Device Wiring ......................................................................................................................................... 7
5. Device Operation and Setup ................................................................................................................ 10
Overview of Connection Methods ........................................................................................................ 10
Value Display and Indicating LEDs ...................................................................................................... 11
Device Configuration ............................................................................................................................ 12
The Configuration Menu ...................................................................................................................... 13
Analog Output Operation ..................................................................................................................... 14
Analog Output Configuration ................................................................................................................ 14
6. Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................... 14
7. Specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 15
General ................................................................................................................................................ 15
Technical .............................................................................................................................................. 15
8. Warnings ................................................................................................................................................ 18
9. Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................... 18
Troubleshooting Instructions ................................................................................................................ 18
Repair, Service, and Returns ............................................................................................................... 19
Disposal ............................................................................................................................................... 19
10. Appendix .............................................................................................................................................. 20
7-Segment Display ............................................................................................................................. 20
MODBUS/TCP ................................................................................................................................... 21
MODBUS/RTU (RS485) Implementation ........................................................................................... 21
MODBUS register map ...................................................................................................................... 22
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3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
DESCRIPTION AND INTENDED USE
The IFX-21 is a smart device for re-transmission, monitoring, and break out of EXACTUS®
pyrometer communications in industrial environments. It continuously buffers pyrometer output
and makes the readings available to various isolated ports and protocols, including a user
defined passive 4-20mA analog signal.
CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVALS
IDENTIFICATION
The IFX-21 features a Nameplate as seen in Figure 1.
FIGURE 1: EXAMPLE NAMEPLATE
1. Manufacturer and Product ID
2. Order Code and Serial Number
3. Power supply and current consumption
4. Ambient temperature range
5. Device MAC address
6. Device and Firmware version
7. Approval Logo
DEVICE OVERVIEW
The IFX-21 is a DIN rail mountable plastic enclosure with a number of ports on its top, bottom,
and front. The top has two sets of 4 spring terminals and one RJ45 port. The bottom has one
set of 4 spring terminals and two RJ45 ports. The front has a clear polycarbonate door which
covers a 5 character display, 2 indicating LED’s, and a USB service port.
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3.4.1. PORT CALLOUT
FIGURE 2: DEVICE OVERVIEW
1. Analog outputs
2. Device power input
3. Pyrometer port
4. 5 Character display
5. USB mini-B PC service port
6. Power and Error indication LEDs
7. TIA 485-A (RS485) port
8. Ethernet TCP/IP 2 port switch
Refer to section 7.2 for additional technical information about these ports.
4. INSTALLATION AND COMMISSION
SOFTWARE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Windows 7, 8.1, and 10 compatible.
Windows 10 only for USB service port connection
TemperaSure Version: 5.7.0.0 or later
Pyrometer Models EX#-100 Firmware: 3.0.1.3 or later
Pyrometer Models EX#-#10 Firmware: 9.3.0.0 or later
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
The device should be transported and stored such that it is protected from impact, condensing
atmospheres, and influx of liquids or contaminants.
Permitted storage temperature range: -40 to 85°C (-40 to +185°F)