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Document 52017 NION-MXL Instruction Manual Rev. A 10/10/02
2.3 Configuring the MXL Panel for Communications
IMPORTANT: Before the NION can establish communication with the MXL panel, the following
MXL panel settings must be made. Make panel settings according to Figure 2-3 below:
Figure 2-3: MXL Panel Settings
2.4 Device Addressing for the MXL Control Panel
MXL device addresses contain a loop number followed by the two digit individual device address.
<Loop><Address>
XXXYY
Examples: 00101, 25305, Rly00403 (Relay address)
A Note on Device Addressing for Relays
To issue Enable/De-Energize and Disable/Energize commands, a device must be manually created in the Worksta-
tion with device ID Rly
XXXYY
, where Rly is the prefix for a relay device type,
XXX
is the loop number, and
YY
is the
address.
2.5 Software Replacement/Upgrade Installation
When replacing or upgrading the NION software
chip, execute the following steps:
1. Disconnect all power to the NION-232B.
IMPORTANT: Always exercise ESD
precautions when directly handling the
NION-232B or any other hardware.
2. Place the flash module in its socket according
to the figure below. Orient the notch on the
chip with the notch in the socket.
3. Re-apply power to the NION.
Figure 2-4: NION Software Replacement
NION code chip
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