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STEP BY STEP NETWORK COMMISSIONING
The following steps must be executed in this specific sequence:
NOTE:
If NODE+ are used in the installation (without display): It is recommended to use a “portable”
Chameleon Display during this commissioning phase just to be able to access local panel info.
Open network LOOP
It is recommended to start with an open loop, or “panel row” topology, connected in a “daisy chained” fashion, ensuring that
if some network path is not correct, the connection issue is easily identified.
In the end of network commissioning phase, and all checks are made, the loop can be closed again, creating a redundant
path.
NOTE:
Remember to always power down system before disconnecting any interface flat cable channel.
Power Up in Installation Mode
1.
Ensure all connectors are firmly in place. Ensure that all connections are tight, with no stray strands of wire.
2.
Power up the Panel.
3.
Ensure that the Panel is in Installation Mode (SYSTEM ON LED flashing). If not, enter programming mode and
select function
8-4-1 Active/Installation Mode
and put the panel into Installation Mode.
4.
Press SYSTEM RESET.
NOTE:
All panels should be in installation mode. If not, a “panel mismatch configuration” fault may be
triggered. Please access locally and force that change on each panel 8-4-1 menu.
If any fault is triggered after reset, please acknowledge by pressing “BUZZER SILENCE” button. If the triggered fault is
related with mismatch configuration or communications fault, please ignore and proceed with the “Step-By-Step”
commissioning. If any other fault, please refer to specific panel manual and solve the issue before proceeding.
Panel Lamp Check
In all panels, press and hold LAMP TEST on the Panel.
All the LEDs should light, the LCD backlight should turn on and all pixels on the LCD should be black.
Check Panel Address
On NODE+ and OCTO+ please set a unique address on the dill-switch.
On Chameleon REP and GEKKO please go to
8-5-1 Configure Panel Number
.
Check Panel Version
All panels and repeaters should have the same firmware version.
Go to function
8-9 Version Information
and check if all panels have the same version.
If the firmware versions are not the same, please use the Chameleon Connector software tool to download the latest
firmware for each panel via MICRO-USB port. This operation has to be executed one by one, firmware broadcast over the
network is not supported.
Check All Communication Channels (CHx)
The installer should check if all wired connections are working as expected. After starting up the system, wait 90 seconds
and verify all connection channels report.
On each connected panels go to menu
8-5-5 Communication Channels
and all “connected” channels should be showing OK.
If any of them is not or is displaying an ERR message, then please check connections.
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