Bimba IntelliSens - Manual (Page 5)

IntelliSense ® Manual
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IntelliSense ® Architecture
IntelliSense ® is designed to be scalable in its implementation. It is easy to go from a single standalone SIM to multiple
SIMs on a MODBUS RTU network with remote access using an IntelliSense ® Data Gateway. The development of an
IntelliSense ® installation requires merging of four traditionally disparate sub-systems, Pneumatic, Data, Controls, and
Power.
Pneumatic Architecture
IntelliSense ® is intended for use with double acting, single rod end, Bimba Original Line Cylinders. One IntelliSense ®
Sensor Interface Module (SIM) and two sensors are required for each cylinder to be monitored. No other pneumatic
devices should be located between the cylinder port and the sensor fitting. For more details on mounting location
and orientation, see the
Sensor Installation section later in this manual.
IntelliSense ® is designed to be easily fitted into new and existing applications. Each IntelliSense ® kit is sized based
on the included pneumatic fittings. IntelliSense ® kits include two in-line push to connect fittings designed for use with
Nylon, Polyethylene, or 95-D Polyurethane tubing. Six fittings sizes are available: 5/32" or 4mm, 6mm, 1/4", 5/16" or
8mm, 10mm, and 3/8" outer diameter tubing. Custom fittings may also be used. The port on the IntelliSense
® sen-
sors is a 10-32 thread.
Data Architecture
The Data sub-system is used to provide detailed system information to monitor and diagnose the connected pneu-
matics. In addition, the data network is used to configure the alerts and events that define the operation of the SIM.
There are two ways to access the data provided by the SIM via a direct connection to a Windows PC or by using an
IntelliSense
® Data Gateway to connect remotely.
PC
To connect an IntelliSense ® Sensor Interface Module to a PC, use the IntelliSense ® Programing Cable (CBL-IS-
RU-1.8). This cable provides a RJ45 to USB Serial connection between the PC and the IntelliSense ® SIM. This con-
figuration is ideal for setting up a standalone system, checking on the status of a cylinder after the SIM has sent an
alert to a PLC, or after a SIM status light change.
IntelliSense ® Data Gateway
The addition of an IntelliSense ® Data Gateway greatly enhances the data gathering capabilities of an IntelliSense ®
installation. The IntelliSense ® Data Gateway is capable of connecting 1 – 12 SIMs to a LAN or the internet. The Intel-
liSense ® Data Gateway also has the ability to store 100+ Gb of performance data.
Single SIM
Adding a single SIM to the IntelliSense
® Data Gateway requires an IntelliSense ® Programing Cable (CBL-IS-RU-1.8).
Multiple SIM
The IntelliSense
® Data Gateway has three available USB ports that can be used to connect IntelliSense ® SIMs either
using an IntelliSense ® Programing Cable or a 4 Port R422 to USB Hub (ISH-D04). The 4 Port R422 to USB Hub (ISH-
D04) can be connected to a SIM’s PC port using a DB9 to RJ45 Cable (CBL-IS-RD-0.5 or CBL-IS-RD-0.5). See the
Cable Pin Out section of the appendix for details on the DB9 to RJ45 cable.
Controls Architecture
The IntelliSense ® Sensor Interface Module has the ability to be a slave device on a MODBUS RTU network. More
information can be found in the Using IntelliSense ® with MODBUS RTU Networks section.