NIE29 Installation Instructions
MS-NIE29xx-x
(barcode for factory use only)
Part No. 24-10143-594, Rev. H
Software Release 9.0
Issued August 2017
Refer to the
for the most up-to-date version of this document.
Application
Important:
NIEx9s are compatible with
Metasys
®
system Release 7.0 and later. You may apply the dual trunk
integration feature to NIEx9s purchased prior to the current release by using the NIEx9 Driver Manager
tool. For information on how to apply the latest package and license files that support dual trunks, refer
to the
NIEx9 Driver Manager Application Note (LIT-12011919)
.
The
Metasys
Network Integration Engine (NIE) controller is a web-enabled, Ethernet-based, supervisory device that
serves two roles. Its first role is to integrate the
Metasys
Building Management System to other standard building
management communication technologies. Integrations include the following network protocols: BACnet
®
, L
ON
W
ORKS
®
,
N2 Bus, Modbus
®
, Meter-Bus (M-Bus, European Standard EN 1434-3), KNX, and other third-party proprietary
protocols. In this capacity, the NIE29 monitors and supervises a wide variety of HVAC, lighting, security, fire, electrical
and thermal measuring and access control equipment.
Its second role is to provide the I/O point connectivity and digital control capabilities of a
Metasys
Field Equipment
Controller (FEC). In this capacity, the NIE29 Series controller provides a cost-effective solution designed for central
plant applications and large built-up air handlers.
For the Modbus and M-Bus protocols, one NIE29 can support two integrations: two Modbus, two M-Bus, or one of
each, significantly expanding the engine's flexibility. See
for a list of all supported dual trunk applications.
Important:
The NIE29 is shipped with a license and driver for the communication protocol that was ordered. If you
re-image the engine, the license and driver are deleted and the engine is not able to communicate with
the required protocol. If you need to re-image the engine, use the NIEx9 Driver Manager first to preserve
the protocol driver and license file
before
you re-image. For details, refer to the
NIEx9 Driver Manager
Application Note (LIT-12011919)
.
shows the physical features and dimensions of the MS-NIE2966-0 model. See
for NIE29 Series model information and features.
Installation
Follow these guidelines when installing an NIE:
•
Transport the NIE in the original container to minimize vibration and shock damage to the NIE.
•
Verify that all the parts shipped with the NIE.
•
Do not drop the NIE or subject it to physical shock.
Parts Included
•
one NIE with removable terminal plugs
•
one data protection battery (installed and connected when the NIE is shipped)
•
one installation instructions sheet
Materials and Special Tools Needed
•
three fasteners appropriate for the mounting surface (M4 screws [#8] screws)
•
one 20 cm (8 in.) or longer piece of 35 mm DIN rail and appropriate hardware for mounting the DIN rail
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NIE29 Installation Instructions
