
Standard USB port
A network engine updated to Release 9.0.7, does not support modem functionality through
the USB port. However, for a network engine with vendor integrations, you can configure the
vendor integration to use an external flash drive connected to the USB port to capture diagnostic
information when the engine is in diagnostic mode.
Ethernet port
The Ethernet port, labeled ETHERNET, is an 8-pin RJ-45 network port for connecting the network
engine to Ethernet networks (10 or 100 Mbps). For a network engine configured for vendor
integrations, use this port for connecting a Modbus TCP, M-Bus TCP, or KNX network.
Internal modem
Modem functionality for NCE25 models that feature an internal modem is removed supported
when you update the NCE25 with Release 9.0.7. If your application requires a modem, image the
engine with Release 9.0.
Wiring rules for networks and field buses
All NCE25 Series models are designed to connect to Ethernet IP networks and support a single SA
Bus.
A network engine also supports an MS/TP field bus trunk, an N2 Bus trunk, and up to two vendor
integrations. For example, an NCE support two Modbus, two M-bus, or one of each. If a KNX
integration is required, an NCE25 supports only one KNX IP Integration.
IP Ethernet network rules
All NCE25 models are designed to connect to properly configured IP Ethernet networks. Observe
the IP Ethernet network rules in the following table.
Note:
You can find the Media Access Control (MAC) address on a label on the network engine
housing.
Table 2: Ethernet network rules
Category
Rules/maximums allowed
General
Star topology with network hubs/switches.
Number of devices
Maximum number of supervisory devices that you can connect to
one site in the
Metasys
system depends on the
Metasys
server. For
details, refer to
Metasys System Configuration Guide (LIT-12011832)
.
2,000 m (6,561 ft) for plastic/glass fiber optic with external adapter.
Line length and type
100 m (328 ft) CAT5 cable.
Terminations
For 10/100 BaseT, no line terminators allowed.
MS/TP FC Bus rules
The MS/TP FC Bus connects FECs, VMA1600s, IOMs, TEC Series thermostats, and third-party MS/TP
controllers to NCE256x models.
NCE256x models support an FC Bus trunk with up to 32 MS/TP devices. Observe the rules in the
following table when designing and installing the connected FC Bus.
NCE25 Installation Instructions
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