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Xtralis ICAM Communications Guide

Xtralis ICAM

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2. Connect all devices using a suitable Cat 5 cable to the router/switch/hub.

3. Apply power to all units connected. Assign static IP addresses to each device on the network.
4. Ping each device to ensure good data communications.

Summary of Contents for ICAM IFT Series

Page 1: ...Xtralis ICAM Communications Guide October 31 2008 Document 16013_00 Part Number 29306 ...

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Page 3: ...e equipment damage Xtralis is not responsible and cannot be held accountable for any liability that may arise due to improper use of the equipment and or failure to take proper precautions Only persons trained through an Xtralis accredited training course can install test and maintain the system Liability You agree to install configure and use the products strictly in accordance with the User Manu...

Page 4: ...ent Convention Description Caution This icon is used to indicate that there is a danger to equipment The danger could be loss of data physical damage or permanent corruption of configuration details Warning This icon is used to indicate that there is a danger of electric shock This may lead to death or permanent injury Warning This icon is used to indicate that there is a danger of inhaling danger...

Page 5: ...m 1 Table of Contents 1 Scope 2 2 Introduction to Xtralis ICAM Communications 3 3 RS232 Communications 4 4 TCP IP Connections 5 4 1 TCP IP Setup 5 5 RS485 Communications 7 5 1 IFT Single Remote Panel 7 5 2 IFT Mini Remote Display Unit 8 5 3 RS485 Network Setup 10 ...

Page 6: ...cation protocols and then provides the reader with information on available communication devices The Xtralis ICAM Communications Product Guide is written for those people who are involved with the design specifications maintenance and purchase of Xtralis ICAM systems It is assumed that persons using this guide have knowledge of the local fire and electrical codes and standards Installers should h...

Page 7: ...M Communications Xtralis ICAM Communications are based on three systems ICAM PC Software uses RS232 serial protocol allowing communications between a PC and the Xtralis ICAM family of products TCP IP protocol allowing communication between a PC and the Xtralis ICAM detector RS485 communications ...

Page 8: ...nfigure any Icam Detector for setup prior to system commissioning and handover An RS232 9 pin Null Modem cable connects the PC to the serial port on the IFT product If an RS232 port is not available on the P C Laptop device a suitable USB Serial converter can be used The image below shows connectivity of the RS 232 USB converter cable to the PC Figure 3 1 ICAM IFT 15 detector connected to PC ...

Page 9: ...nits as shown in Figure 4 1 The messageserver maintains a data base of connections to detector units and PC Software applications When a detector unit initially connects to the messageserver it informs it what data and commands it requires and what data and notifications it has to offer Similarly when a PC application connects to the messageserver it informs the messageserver what data it needs an...

Page 10: ...CAM 6 www xtralis com 2 Connect all devices using a suitable Cat 5 cable to the router switch hub 3 Apply power to all units connected Assign static IP addresses to each device on the network 4 Ping each device to ensure good data communications ...

Page 11: ...km away from the main system using a suitable high quality RS485 cable Xtralis recommends Belden 9841 9842 9841 Single twisted pair for comms only 9842 Double twisted pair 1 pair for comms 1 pair for 24V supply The RS485 cable is terminated at the IFT I O PCB and at the remote panel The diagram below details connection of RS 485 and 24 VDC at the IFT I O PCB i602 The RS485 cable must also be termi...

Page 12: ...Press MAIN MENU twice to revert to normal display Once initialized the main IFT display and the remote will be operational If a button is pressed on the IFT display the remote panel will mimic Similarly if the remote panel buttons are pressed the IFT display panel will mimic The main IFT display can also be blanked off and fitted remotely in to the remote panel wall enclosure 5 2 IFT Mini Remote D...

Page 13: ...ode The RDUs will then poll their corresponding IFT detector and show any alarm conditions faults and smoke levels The corresponding detector will detect if a user presses the Reset or Isolate buttons on an RDU Wiring Connections The above shows the wiring connections for the MqBridge Red Blue Power In to MqBridge 0 V 24 V Blue Yellow RS485 communications to Panels Black Red Power Out to Panels 0V...

Page 14: ...tre between conductors 100 Ω to 120 Ω characteristic impedance Maximum signal attenuation over total length 16 dB at 0 25 MHz Overall screen to be connected at one end only The cable materials are not specified but in order to meet the low capacity specification polyethylene polyolefin polypropylene is used as the insulator with PVC flame retardant PVC as the overall sheath Other materials can be ...

Page 15: ...w xtralis com 11 Bias Jumpers CN13 For the first and last detector on the RS485 network the jumpers should be 1 2 and 4 5 to bias the transmit receive lines For all other detectors all the jumpers should be removed Figure 5 2 Bias jumpers on detectors ...

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