GETTING THE NODE+ RUNNING
Apply AC power to the Panel.
SETTING PANEL ADDRESSES
Each NODE+ panel needs a unique address.
The Standard NODE+ addresses are set using the DIL switches on the NODE PCB.
The first 6 switches set the panel address number (0 - 32).
GETTING A CHAMELEON REPEATER PANEL RUNNING
The power supply to the repeater can be obtained directly from the auxiliary power supply output on a chosen panel
(source panel). Start by connecting the power to the “source panels”. You should see on the LCD display the Splash Screen
CHAMELEON REP Image.
If the panel is powered up and the serial network communication connections are properly made (through RS422, Optical
Fibre, etc), the information shown on the LCD, as well as all LED indicator status from the panel, will be the same in all
networked panels.
Press SYSTEM RESET to test functionality.
NOTE:
A network address must be set on the repeater, since CHAMELEON REPEATER is considered a network panel.
Please refer to the Communications Manual for network troubleshooting.
GETTING AN EXTERNAL CHAMELEON DISPLAY RUNNING
The power supply to the display can be obtained directly from the auxiliary power supply output on a chosen panel
(source panel). Start by connecting the power to the “source panels”. You should see on the LCD display the same
connected panel image.
If the panel is powered up and the serial communication connections between connected panel and the display(s) are
properly made (through RS422, Optical Fibre, etc), the information shown on the LCD as well as all LED indicator status
from the panel will be the same.
If after a few seconds upon completion of the initialization phase, the LCD display shows the message "NO COMMS TO
PANEL" and the FAULT LED is lit-up, verify the condition of the panel. If it is powered up and working properly then verify
the network connection.
Press SYSTEM RESET to test functionality.
GETTING INTO PROGRAMMING MODE (ACCESS LEVEL 3)
When the Panel is powered up, it will be necessary to enter the panel programming mode. Familiarize yourself with this
section before proceeding to the next section in the manual and powering up the panel.
Programming mode is accessed via the front panel keypad as pictured below.
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