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36    Control Modules—Network Control Module 200 Series

This section details how to make cable connections to the RS-232
submodule, RS-232 port, integral modem, and NT port.

RS-232 Submodule and Port

There are no switches to set on the RS-232C submodule.  However, the
recessed connector requires a special right-angle cable (NU-CBL101-0)
with a narrow-profile shell to connect devices to the submodule or the
RS-232 port.

5(6( 7

200tc25

Figure 26:  Right-Angle Cable Connecting to RS-232C Port

The user end of the right-angle cable arrives unbundled to the field.  A
separately ordered hood, either male (MHK101) or female (FHK101),
must be attached according to the receiving connector of the user’s device.
If the hood has not been attached, refer to NCM Cable Guidelines in this
bulletin for wiring and device details.

Submodule and
Port Cable
Connections

Summary of Contents for NCM 200 Series

Page 1: ...e Guidelines 20 Software Set Up 30 Commissioning Procedures 33 Overview 33 Setting the N2 End of Line Switch 33 Installing the Submodules 34 NCSETUP 37 Troubleshooting Procedures 39 NCM Power Up 39 Communications 45 Related Commissioning Problems 51 Service 53 Specifications and Order Codes 55 Specifications 55 Ordering Information 56 Network Control Module 200 Series Indicates those sections wher...

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Page 3: ...s the following NEUs Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning HVAC Applications such as Air Handling Unit AHU Controllers Variable Air Volume VAV Controllers VAV Modular Assemblies VMA Unitary UNT Controllers Lab and Central Plant LCP Controllers DX 9100 9120 and Application Specific Controllers ASCs on the N2 Bus plus C210 C260 controllers on an L2 Bus Fire Management software integrates the fire...

Page 4: ...r must be able to communicate with an ALLEN BRADLEY PLC 5 Programmable Logic Controller The host in turn communicates with the Network Port which emulates some features of a PLC 5 Note For complete information about the Network Port refer to the Network Port Technical Bulletin LIT 6295050 in the Metasys Connectivity Technical Manual FAN 629 5 The NCM200 is a microprocessor based intelligent node i...

Page 5: ...supervision and control operates in the same manner when any of the Standard Functionality program sets standard fire management intelligent access control or Operator Terminal are downloaded For the Migration Functionality program set the microprocessor translates data from the field gear into compatible code for the target system For S2 Migration the microprocessor integrates the incoming S2 dat...

Page 6: ... Figure 1 terminating at a BNC connector at the bottom of the NCM200 module The N1 LAN is composed of the standard ARCNET chip set and hardware allowing communication with both OWSs and other NCMs Each NCM and OWS on the system contains a node manager task whose responsibilities include broadcast once per minute that it is still online listen to other node managers to track on and offline trunks i...

Page 7: ...o the NCM s Communication Submodule slot Item 8 in Figure 1 For complete information see the Dual N2 Bus Application Note LIT 6363145 Local Bus L2 The optional L2 Bus is dedicated to connecting C210A and C260A ASCs on a local external trunk controlled by the NCM L2 communications are enabled by installing an L2 submodule in the NCM s Communication Submodule slot Item 8 in Figure 1 The L2 Bus conne...

Page 8: ...vity Technical Manual FAN 629 5 RS 232 Submodule S2 Migration S2 communications are made via an RS 232 submodule on the NCM200 to a Table Top Modem TTM The TTM then interfaces with the JC 85 trunk The S2 parameters are identical to those of the JC 85 trunks S2 Migration connections from the submodule to other devices on the N1 LAN are identical to those of a Standard Functionality NCM200 The S2 Mi...

Page 9: ...OWS An example of this situation is using a laptop computer to download software into the NCM Additional I O Support The Network Terminal Port Item 11 in Figure 1 supports a connection from the Network Terminal Unit or Operator Terminal to provide local operator I O The RS 232C Port Item 12 in Figure 1 provides a connection to a local workstation or printer The NCM powers up in either a cold start...

Page 10: ...le 2 Move the S2 trunk from Port 1 to Port 2 in both the Global DDL file and the NC DDL file 3 After recompiling the NC and Global DDL files all Graphic Programming Language GPL and JC BASIC processes must be translated Note If objects have been added online these will be lost when you recompile the NC file To avoid losing these objects first perform a decompile using UNDDL and then make the port ...

Page 11: ...g to field devices or the flexibility of interchanging other electronic modules Migration applications for example could be installed into the NCM only base frame since they are not used to communicate with DCMs or XMs and have no field devices connected to the NCU Includes Power Assembly and Communications Board TBC Cover Opened to Reveal N2 and L2 Bus Connections Power Supply NCM200 NCM Only Bas...

Page 12: ...nnected to that NCM Please refer to it for the latest software options The NIM206 is the only NIM now used When replacing any NIM order the NIM206 For reference when using existing NIMs the data base capacity for a NIM102 202 300K NIM104 204 600K and the NIM106 206 1200K Standard Functionality Standard NCM The load capacity for an NCM depends on the available memory determined by the installed NIM...

Page 13: ...ontroller and up to 16 readers attached to that controller The following guidelines list other kinds of devices that the intelligent access control NCM is capable of processing HVAC ASCs AHUs VAVs VMAs UNTs PHXs LCPs DX 9100s etc Point Multiplex Modules XM Multiplex Binary Multiplex Relay Latched Multiplex Relay Momentary Multiplex Relay Electrically Maintained The IAC 600 is a building access con...

Page 14: ...r The following are countable JC 85 objects FPU device FPU hardware points the SST101 counts as two objects DSC 8500 device DSC 8500 hardware points DSC 8500 data points DSC 8500 status variables In addition to the memory required by the object count and Metasys standard features also calculate additional memory used for written programs of GPL equivalents to JC 85 features See How to Use the Meta...

Page 15: ...fire management intelligent access control OT Table 1 Standard Functionality NCM200 Serial Port Configuration Connection Maximum Concurrent Connections5 Port 1 RS 485 Port 2 Dial 6 9 Port 3 Laptop 2 Port 4 NT 11 12 N2 2 L2 1 1 S2 1 JC 85 Gateway 1 Network Port 1 OWS Direct configured 8 2 OWS Dial 7 1 3 OWS unconfigured 10 1 NT 1 NT Emulator 1 OT 4 1 OT Dial 4 7 1 NC Printer 2 NC Printer Dial 7 1 N...

Page 16: ... Migration Functionality software sets downloaded for the Network Port Application see the Network Port Technical Bulletin LIT 6295050 Note When installing a Migration NIM you have the option of loading any of the Standard Functionality software sets instead of a Migration software set Table 2 Migration Functionality NCM200 Serial Port Configuration Port Application Ports must be configured via sy...

Page 17: ...se the N2 submodule which provides compatible signals for N2 devices For complete information see the Dual N2 Bus Application Note LIT 6363145 in this manual The N2 submodule inserts in only one orientation There are two switches to set on the N2 submodule Channel A B Switch Indicates which terminal blocks the N2 connects to on the communication panel Set to Channel B corresponding to the TB2 term...

Page 18: ...functional when the Operator Terminal software set is downloaded The NT port does not support the Zone Bus Terminal CAUTION Do not plug a phone line into the NT port Plugging a phone line into the RJ 12 port may damage the port and render it unusable There are no switches to set on the built in RS 232C port Port 3 which is used to support a local OWS or local printer All RS 232 connections to thir...

Page 19: ...r the NCM200 are the IBM Proprinter III and the Lexmark Model 2380 set to emulate an IBM Proprinter III Notes Smoke control applications require a printer connection to the NCM If the Fire OWS is not being used a UL Listed PRN 3 4 printer must be connected directly to at least one UL Listed NCM200 201 0 or NCM300 350 2 running the smoke control algorithm and the NCM must be configured as NC Direct...

Page 20: ...the integrated RS 232 port show two cables since the pinouts for those connections are different Using the NCM Only Base Frame Connect the N1 cable via a T connector to the bottom of the NCM200 module as shown in Figure 6 Ensure that no metal part of the connection EOL cap T connector or exposed metal part of the cable is touching a case or any metal on the base frame Black tape or a clip on plast...

Page 21: ...he incoming N1 cable to a T connector at the bottom of the NCM200 module Add a second extension cable backup to the outgoing N1 cable if a terminator cap is used cap the outgoing side of the T connector The extension cable must be the same type as the main N1 cable Apply the same precautions for inadvertent metal contact as described for Figure 6 N2 BUS D IA GN OSTIC 5 slot Base Frame with NCM200 ...

Page 22: ...ammed in Figure 8 200TC06 Shield FG Brown Red Orange Yellow Green Blue Violet White Black NU CBL101 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 18 20 Figure 8 Pinouts for NU CBL101 0 OWS to the NCM RS 232 submodule 200TC07 Out Out In In In In Out Out Out In In In Out Out FG TD Black RD Brown RTS Red CTS Orange DSR Yellow SG Green DCD Blue DTR White NCM RS 232 Submodule IBM PC Serial Port Female FHK101 DCE DCD Violet FG TD ...

Page 23: ...32 Port The Compaq computer and portable OWS use the same cable configuration Both require an additional converter cable as shown below when connected to the NCM RS 232 submodule Female 9 pin Male 25 pin 200TC09 Out Out In In In In Out Out Out In In In Out Out FG TD RD RTS CTS DSR SG DCD DTR NCM RS 232 Submodule PC Serial Port Female FHK101 DCE DCD Shell Shell Shell DCD RD TD DTR SG DSR RTS CTS 2 ...

Page 24: ...l connection can be made to either the NCM RS 232 submodule or to the NT Port Note that the Operator Terminal can be an actual VT100 terminal or a VT100 emulation program e g ProComm running on a PC The NT cannot be used on an NCM200 running the Operator Terminal software NCM200 RS 232 Submodule Operator Terminal or PC Serial Port 25 pin female RS 232 Right Angle Cable Shell TD RD RTS CTS SG DTR D...

Page 25: ...al up applications a terminal adapter is used instead of a modem Metasys supports the Hayes System Adapter The System Adapter connection is made to Port 2 of the NCM The System Adapter requires configuration which is described under ISDN Adapter Configuration in the Operator Workstation Technical Bulletin LIT 636013 Figure 15 shows the cable for connecting the NCM Port 2 to the Hayes System Adapte...

Page 26: ...ons to the NCM for smoke control applications 200TC13 NCM RS 232 Submodule IBM Proprinter III Male MHK101 Out Out In In In In Out Out Out In In In Out Out FG TD RD RTS CTS DSR SG DCD DTR DCE DCD Shell TD RD RTS CTS DSR SG DCD DTR Unused 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 18 20 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 18 20 1 Figure 16 IBM Proprinter III Connected to the NCM RS 232 Submodule 200tc14 TD RD RTS CTS DSR SG DCD DTR NCM RS 232 Port U...

Page 27: ...hite 200tc15 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 18 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 18 20 Figure 18 IBM Proprinter III Connected to a Remote Hayes Compatible Modem FG NCM RS 232 Submodule PRN 3 Connector TD RD RTS CTS DSR SG DTR TD RD RTS CTS DSR SG RDY In Out NCM RS 232 Submodule FG NCM RS 232 Port PRN 3 Connector TD RD RTS CTS DSR SG DCD DTR prn2nctc TD RD RTS CTS DSR SG RDY NCM RS 232 Port Out Out Out Out Out Out Out Out Out Out...

Page 28: ... or 113 models bottom illustration NCM RS 232 Submodule TD JC 85 PCA110 Male MHK101 Note On these models cut jumper on PCA110 NCM RS 232 Submodule TD JC 85 CPU 111 or 113 2 4 Channel Male MHK101 For JC 85 111 or 113 For JC 85 101 110 or 112 TD 200TC19 RD RTS CTS DSR SG DCD DTR RD RTS CTS DCR SG DCD DTR RD RTS CTS DSR SG DCD DTR TD RD RTS CTS DSR SG DSR DCD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 20 22 Shell 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...

Page 29: ...JC 85 Trunk Cable connections from the TTM101 TTM102 TTM103 and MDM101 UDS 202 to the S2 NCM RS 232 submodule require the standard NU CBL101 0 cable with a male hood kit MHK101 on the TTM MDM side Out Out Out Out Out Out Out In In In In In In In FG TD Black RD Brown RTS Red CTS Orange DSR Yellow SG Green DCD Blue DTR White S2 NCM RS 232 Submodule DCE DCD Violet TTM MDM Male MHK101 200TC21 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 30: ...cts Identify the NCM to the system by entering data into the attribute fields on the Definition menu Figure 23 shows the menu as seen on the OWS a description of each attribute follows If the Definition window is brought up from an existing object then all of the fields are filled in with the data from that object Fields that allow data to be modified have the field value boxed When a field entry ...

Page 31: ...rator instructions Enter the number 1 32767 to reference the desired notepad Zero means no operator instructions are associated with this object NC Subnet Address This is the subnet containing the NCM being set up Metasys Release 4 0 allows valid options of 1 254 However enter a 1 except when using a Metasys Ethernet Router If using a Metasys Ethernet Router use subnet address 1 for the primary AR...

Page 32: ...achieved at 9600 baud For devices that connect to the RS 232 submodule or integral modem submodule designate this port type as Blank For the Operator Terminal program set designate this port type as Blank To define the device that connects into the RS 232 submodule it is necessary to call that particular device s Definition window e g a directly connected OWS s Definition window Devices that plug ...

Page 33: ...ndows Technical Bulletin LIT 6360251d for instructions 3 Confirm proper operation via self diagnostic tests indicated by LED lights and correct responses from the field devices No special tools are necessary for commissioning an NCM If the NCM is new from the factory a DOS based computer will be needed to configure the non volatile RAM A digital voltmeter is necessary to test the battery submodule...

Page 34: ...nications submodules install in the top submodule slot Network identity modules install in the middle submodule slot The battery submodule installs in the bottom submodule slot Note Be careful to position the battery cable so that the module will slide in without binding on the cable 4 Close the NCM door and restore power to the NCM 5 6 7 Optional Communications Submodule inserts into top submodul...

Page 35: ...tch to Channel B corresponding to the TB2 terminals See Figure 25 N2 Channel Select Switch Indicates which terminal blocks the N2 connects to on the communications terminal board Set the switch to Channel B corresponding to the TB2 terminals For more information regarding N2 terminations see the Dual N2 Bus Application Note LIT 6363145 in this manual N2 EOL Switch The EOL switch is below the chann...

Page 36: ...NU CBL101 0 with a narrow profile shell to connect devices to the submodule or the RS 232 port 5 6 7 200tc25 Figure 26 Right Angle Cable Connecting to RS 232C Port The user end of the right angle cable arrives unbundled to the field A separately ordered hood either male MHK101 or female FHK101 must be attached according to the receiving connector of the user s device If the hood has not been attac...

Page 37: ...t plug a phone line into the NT port Plugging a phone line into the RJ 12 port may damage the port and render it unusable Note NCSETUP is fully described in the NCSETUP for Windows Technical Bulletin LIT 6360251d which you need for commissioning the NCM The following section contains only hardware and software requirements NCSETUP is a software utility that sets up and modifies the non volatile RA...

Page 38: ...sed The NCM connection is 25 pin The serial port on the PC or portable must be connected to the integrated RS 232 port Port 3 on the NCM N1 then the N1 coax cable is required to connect the PC or portable to the NCM To run the NCM200 requires the following software Release 4 0 or later of Metasys software beginning with Release 4 0 the release number appears in the information line directly after ...

Page 39: ...r codes The single power LED refers to the circuitry inside the NCM N2 Bus Transmit and Receive LEDs A lit Receive LED indicates that data is on the N2 Bus A lit Transmit LED indicates that the NCM is responding on the N2 Communications Submodule Slot Transmit and Receive N1 Transmit and Receive Receive LED On indicates that data is on the N1 LAN Transmit LED On indicates that NCM is responding on...

Page 40: ...s determine whether or not to replace the module An error is indicated by the node address flashing on the diagnostics display If a catastrophic memory error occurs the test halts at the point of error and displays the particular memory error that occurred i e 01 02 03 Reset the NCM by cycling power or pressing the Reset button If the error repeats replace the module If a non catastrophic error oc...

Page 41: ...e NCM can operate normally but possibly at a reduced level of system reliability Time of day may also be affected if Sanity Timer fails 11 Clock Calendar Chip Error NCM may not keep proper or accurate time during power down Error 11 indicates a timing variance error Slight timing errors may be corrected manually Severe errors or no timing functions at all indicate a hardware problem sufficient to ...

Page 42: ...M displays an 08 error 50 60 Hz line frequency is not present Follow the procedures outlined in Step 1 to determine if the NCM base frame or power supply module is at fault Power Battery Submodule Evidence of a failed battery is the NCM losing memory when power is cycled To replace the battery or review the replacement timetable see the Service section of this document There are no internal self t...

Page 43: ...es it could actually drain the battery A preliminary test of the charger is as follows While maintaining power to the NCM remove the battery submodule From within the NCM extract the cable that connects to the battery submodule Locate Pin 1 on the connector It is marked by the arrow shaped triangle on the latching side of the connector The wire is red on the NCM Measure the open circuit voltage ac...

Page 44: ... this measurement within 20 seconds of removing the load because the open circuit voltage rises as soon as the load is removed By measuring within 20 seconds this rise is limited to about 0 1 volt If the battery reads above 5 5 VDC it should support the 72 hour backup time If this test fails perform the loaded battery charger test Step 4 to ensure that the NCM is fully charging the battery 4 Batte...

Page 45: ...g and EOL terminations Also refer to Network Control Unit Network Expansion Unit Technical Bulletin LIT 636020 N1 Local Area Network Technical Bulletin LIT 636017 and N2 Communications Bus Technical Bulletin LIT 636018 Configurations marginally outside specification will fail bootups occasionally for example one in five may fail A different NCM may increase or decrease the failure rate of a margin...

Page 46: ...s This is evident if the XMIT LED lights which indicates that the NCM is replying to a poll Note The S2 Migration and JC 85 Gateway networks connect to a Metasys system via the RS 232 submodule For those networks see the field checks under Submodule and Port Field Checks for the RS 232 submodule further in this document If the RECV and XMIT LEDs respond irregularly and the Definition window lists ...

Page 47: ...icates an N1 error 04 indicates an N2 error 7 Ensure that the TBC fuses are good for the N2 trunk See the Network Control Unit Network Expansion Unit Technical Bulletin LIT 636020 in this manual Network Identity Module Use the following steps to isolate problems related to the NIM 1 If the NCM200 s LED diagnostic display reads 01 reseat the NIM and cycle power 2 A continued reading of 01 indicates...

Page 48: ...grams in the NCM Cable Guidelines section of this document 2 Verify that baud rate is compatible with the device Use the NCSETUP routine to monitor and change the baud rate if necessary 3 Cycle power to the NCM The self diagnostics will indicate if the NCM RS 232 port is in error RS 232 port error code 06 Network Terminal Upon power up the NCM s diagnostic LEDs indicate internal errors Error numbe...

Page 49: ...nctions in the same manner whether in the Standard or Migration functionality Check the following 1 If the RECV RS 232 submodule LED on the NCM does not light ensure that the submodule is completely inserted 2 If XMIT LED is active but RECV LED does not respond to incoming data from the field device check the configuration of the RS 232 cable DCE or DTE which may be crossed Refer to the NCM Cable ...

Page 50: ...ata Book FAN 534 Additional checks for RS 232 Remote Modem applications For 1200 Baud Hayes Ensure that the remote modem s switch settings are correct For 2400 Baud Hayes and above Ensure that the NOVRAM parameters are correctly loaded For Multi Tech Ensure that the remote modem s switch settings are correct Refer to switch settings in the Metasys Network Technical Manual App Notes Network Communi...

Page 51: ...pin cable converter Illustrations of the pinouts for these cables are shown in the NCM Cable Guidelines section of this document Failed downloads have also resulted from incompatible baud rates between the configuring PC and the RS 232 Port The RS 232 port defaults to a baud rate of 9600 After the NCM has been successfully configured you can change the baud rate within the ranges of 300 to 19 2K H...

Page 52: ...S has a resistor make sure that it is positioned at the end of the line Ensure this either by positioning the OWS at the end of the line or by jumpering the board to disengage the EOL resistor and adding a resistor at the proper position Notes On the approved active hubs the cables are terminated internally On the approved active links external terminators are required for each EOL connection 3 Th...

Page 53: ...ndexed by temperature for battery replacement Table 4 Typical Battery Replacement Timetable Ambient Operating Temperature F C Typical Battery Life Years 32 0 10 41 5 10 50 10 9 59 15 8 68 20 7 77 25 6 86 30 5 95 35 4 104 40 3 113 45 2 122 50 1 1 Remove the battery by grasping its bail and unplugging it from the submodule See Figure 24 The battery submodule alone among the submodules can be replace...

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Page 55: ... RH Internal Batteries Shelf life disconnected 10 years Typical working life with power See Table 4 Typical Battery Replacement Timetable Maintains RAM programs data for up to a 72 hour power failure Automatically recharges from NCM Serial Interfaces One internal RS 485 interface for N2 connection 19 2K baud Three RS 232 C ports 300 through 19200 baud Processor 80386 16 MHz Memory 4 MB standard EE...

Page 56: ...101 0 Outside Vendor No UDS 202 Power Supply Module NU PWR101 0 L2 Submodule NU L2B101 0 Modem Submodule NU MDM101 0 RS 232 Submodule NU COM101 0 RS 232 Cable 35 Right angle with narrow profile NU CBL101 0 Male Hood Kit for NU CBL101 0 MHK101 Female Hood Kit for NU CBL101 0 FHK101 Battery Submodule NU BAT101 0 Lexmark Model 2380 WS PR2380 001 Note If you return the NCM for repair include the batte...

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