NovarNet® Interface Module Setup Instructions
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1. NovarNet Interface Module Setup Instructions Disclaimer NovarNet and iScope are registered trademarks of Novar Controls Corporation Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation The material in this manual is for information purposes only The contents and the product it describes are subject to change without notice Novar Controls Corporation makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual In no event shall Novar Controls Corporation be liable for technical or editorial omissions or mistakes in this manual nor shall it be liable for any damages direct or incidental arising out of or related to the use of this manual Copyright 2004 by Novar Controls Corporation All rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written permission from Novar Controls Corporation Novar Controls Corporation 6060 Rockside Woods Blvd Cleveland OH 44131 Tel 800 348 1235 www novarcontrols com NovarNet Interface Module Setup Instructions Description Specifications Precautions NovarNet is a communication protocol developed by Novar Controls Corporation that provides simultaneous peer to peer communications on a local area network LAN This module allows multiple executive modules and personal computers PCs running Novar Controls building management software to be set up as nodes on the LAN to communicate and mon2. DOC 560403000 B 11 23 04 NovarNet Interface Module Setup Instructions Setting the Address Connecting to the Executive Module Local Area Network Use a suitable shielded cable Novar Controls WIR 1010 Belden 8761 or equivalent to make the connections to the executive module at the LAN terminals Step Procedure 1 Connect the negative wire to a EP 2 Terminal 23 a Lingo Terminal 28 2 Connect the shield wire to a EP 2 Terminal 24 a Lingo Terminal 29 3 Connect the positive wire to a EP 2 Terminal 25 a Lingo Terminal 30 Make the necessary network connections to the port labeled Network on the back of the NovarNet Interface Module If necessary the connector can be removed to make the connections Step Procedure 1 Connect the negative wire to the Comm negative terminal 2 Connect the shield wire to the Shield terminal 3 Connect the positive wire to the Comm positive terminal Connecting Power Use the transformer supplied with the module or an equivalent 24 VAC transformer and make the following connections to supply power to the module Step Procedure 1 Connect the 24 VAC transformer to the 24 VAC port on the back of the module 2 Plug the other end of the transformer into an available wall socket a When power is supplied the Power LED on the front of the module should light The address switches are located on the b
3. NovarNet Interface Module NovarNet ms a Ue ee Carrier Dectect CD g RY CO 6 Indicator Power nia Ring Indicator RI to signal beginning of alarms being reported to PC Sending Data S Receiving Data RD amp Receiving Data RD _ amp Sending Data SD on the LAN with the PC Figure 4 Front view of NovarNet Interface Module As indicated previously the Power LED lights when power is successfully supplied to the module The send and receive data LEDs for the network side the left SD and RD LEDs and the PC side the right SD and RD LEDs flash when data is transmitted The ring indicator LED lights when an alarm session is beginning the module has a speaker that will also emit a sound each time the ring indicator LED lights The carrier detect LED indicates that an online connection has been made between the PC and the remote system DOC 560403000 B 11 23 04 NovarNet Interface Module Setup Instructions Software Installation Notes Operating Notes Model and Part Numbers The NovarNet Interface Module was designed for use with Novar Controls Corporation s iScope and ESS32 software packages that run in the Windows 95 98 NT operating systems When installing this software select NovarNet with the appropriate communication Comm port Refer to Novar Controls iScope User s Manual Doc No 569041000 for information about installing iScope Refer to the Novar Controls
4. Software Installation Instructions Doc No 569042000 for information about installing ESS32 Both documents are available through any authorized Novar Technology Center NTC or account representative An advantage of the NovarNet Interface Module is that it can be left powered on even if the PC to which it is connected is turned off The module continues to communicate with the LAN so that the network does not have to reconfigure each time the PC is turned on and off If communication problems occur all connections should be checked to make sure they are secure Use the part numbers provided in Table to order the necessary Novar Controls parts Table 1 Novar Controls Part Numbers PRODUCT MODEL NO PART NO NovarNet Interface Module NIM 734099000 Two Conductor Shielded Cable WIR 1010 709001000 ESS32 iScope Software Library CD ESS32 iScope 700199000 DOC 560403000 B 11 23 04
5. 5 pin cable adapter is also included to be used in place of a 9 pin port in case the PC requires a 25 pin serial port a A 24 VAC transformer a A green screw type wiring connector Figure 1 which is already plugged into the Network port on the back of the module This connector can be removed to make the wiring connections Plug in Connector NETWORK THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES OPERATION IS SUBJECT for Wiring y THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS 1 THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL comm commt INTERFERENCE AND 2 THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED SHIELD TH INCLUDJS INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATIOY VAC LABEL PIN 5705500 RESERVED BAUD RATE Connection to EP 2 Network Power Transformer Connection Connection to J L Configuration Switches Figure 1 Rear panel of NovarNet Interface Module Use the following procedures to connect the module to the PC and the executive module and supply it with power Connecting to the PC Use the following procedure to connect the module to a PC Step Procedure 1 Connect the 9 pin cable supplied with the NovarNet Interface Module to the PC port on the back of the module 2 Tighten the screws to secure the cable to the module 3 Connect the other end of the cable to an unused 9 pin serial port on the PC or Connect the 25 pin adapter to the 9 pin cable and connect the adapter to the PC s serial port
6. ack of the module see Figure 1 The first five switches are used to set the address of the NovarNet monitoring station the PC connected to the NovarNet Interface Module Refer to Figure 2 and set the first five switches to match the correct address of the module default is address 16 DOC 560403000 B 11 23 04 NovarNet Interface Module Setup Instructions NOTE The unit number in ESS32 is always one number higher than the unit address Also although address 00 is shown in Figure 2 a NovarNet Monitoring Station cannot use address 00 an executive module must use that address SWITCH SWITCH ADDRESS SETTINGS ADDRESS SETTINGS ON ON 00 hdd TTF 16 Add TP TT 01 17 Fh TPT 02 kt hhh TPF 18 03 19 FTL PTT 04 kb Th TTF 20 05 tht hh TTP 21 ae 06 22 kT Tat TT 07 TTT LATTE 23 TTT LITT 08 24 09 25 That TT TT 10 26 ATATTTTT 11 TTAThTTT 27 12 28 13 Pata ee 29 14 LTTTATTT 30 15 FTTTATTT 31 Figure 2 Address settings Configuration switches 6 7 and 8 are used for specific settings Figure 3 related to the operation of the NovarNet Interface Module with the PC and with NovarNet 6 ONA If using EP 2s with PROM versions prior to 18 00 amp If using EP 2s with PROM version 18 00 or greater 7 ONA F 2400 baud rate for connection to PC amp 9600 baud rate for connection to PC 8 ONA T NovarNet continuous mode ON amp NovarNet continuous mode OFF Figu
7. itor the remote system data and operating status In a NovarNet configuration the executive modules are connected directly to the LAN PCs which are set up in Novar Controls software as NovarNet monitoring stations must be connected to the network using a NovarNet Interface Module This module features a A 9 pin or 25 pin RS 232 port for connection to the PC a An RS 485 port for connection to the LAN through an executive module Configuration switches to set the address of the NovarNet monitoring station and several other configuration functions a Modem style light emitting diodes LEDs communication indicators a Built in LAN and PC communication capabilities Power Requirements Voltage 24 VAC transformer supplied Consumption 20 VA Operating Environment Temperature 32 to 140 F 0 to 60 C Humidity 0 to 95 Relative noncondensing Physical Dimensions Height 1 38 inches Width 4 88 inches Length 7 inches Weight 0 63 Ib Take the following precautions during installation a Observe all national and local electrical codes a Use the Novar Controls supplied transformer or an equivalent 24 VAC transformer for power DOC 560403000 B 11 23 04 NovarNet Interface Module Setup Instructions Setting Up the NovarNet Interface Module The NovarNet Interface Module is shipped with the following items a A 9 pin RS 232 cable to be used to connect the module to a PC A 2
8. re 3 Settings for Configuration Switches 6 7 and 8 4 DOC 560403000 B 11 23 04 NovarNet Interface Module Setup Instructions LED Communication Indicators Switch 6 is labeled Reserved This switch relates to a NovarNet communications timing operation that is dependent on the PROM level of the executive module being used For executive modules with PROM levels prior to version 18 00 set the switch to on For executive modules with PROM versions 18 00 or greater set the switch to off the default Switch 7 refers to the communication baud rate between the NovarNet Interface Module and the PC Setting the switch to the on position sets the baud rate at 2400 Setting the switch to the off default position sets the baud rate at 9600 In most applications Novar Controls recommends keeping the baud rate at 9600 unless communication problems occur at this setting Switch 8 refers to NovarNet continuous mode Continuous mode is only functional when set at the node with the lowest address typically 00 on a LAN This switch is not applicable to the NovarNet Interface Module because a NovarNet monitoring station cannot be the lowest address on the network only an executive module can It has been included for possible future enhancements to NovarNet Novar Controls recommends that this switch be set at the default on position Figure 4 shows the LED communication indicators on the front of the
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