Pyramid Star Driver Module Installation Manual
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1. Tx Rx TXIRX Tx Rx Tx Rx Tx Rx TxIRx Tx Rx le Tx RX ollo Lolo Lolo oho klod telo loko lelo lekol RETAINING POWER AUXILIARY SCREW LED KEYBOARD SOCKET Figure 2 Front Panel PCB LAYOUT Shown below are the locations of the connectors and switches on the star driver module PCB It can be fitted with up to nine network cards minimum of two and can be set to operate on either a low speed 9 8k b p s or high speed 78k b p s network by means of a baud rate jumper setting Each of the network cards is isolated from the others and this means that if there is a problem with one network card the others will not be affected The PCB is connected to the star driver backplane by a 48 pin connector PCB 48 PIN CONNECTOR NETWORK NETWORK NETWORK NETWORK CARD CARD CARD CARD POSITION POSITION POSITION POSITION CONNECTION TO BAUD RATE 12V DC PSU JUMPER SETTING PRE CONNECTED 9 8k b p s 78k b p s Figure 3 Star Driver PCB PCB POWER CONNECTIONS A 12V DC class 2 power supply is connected to the PCB through the power connector marked on Figure 3 All the necessary connections have already been made so there is no need forthe installer to make any further power connections to the PCB Page 6 Installation Manual Pyramid Star Driver Module FITTING NETWORK CARDS Before connecting the star driver module to the net2. Module Installation Manual PY COM NETWORK CARDS PY COM network cards can be configured by means of dip switches for use in RS485 or RS422 networks The PY COM also has automatic baud rate selection and will automatically switch between 9 8k b p s or 78k b p s according to the network speed The dip switch settings for the different network types are shown below RS485 Mode RS485 networks are 2 wire bus connected also referred to as daisy chain In RS485 mode the dip switches on the PY COM will be set differently depending on where the unit is placed on the network If the unit is the first or last in the network one network card in the unit will need to be set to provide biasing and termination as required If the unit is central to the network all network cards will be set for use in a intermediate module First Module Intermediate Module Last Module White represents 7 switch position n Figure 5 RS485 Switch Settings RS422 Mode RS422 networks use a 4 wire point to point connection methodology The dip switch settings for the PY COM are shown below White represents X switch position p Figure 6 RS422 Switch Settings Page 8 Installation Manual Pyramid Star Driver Module WIRING THE MODULE TO THE NETWORK Once the required network cards have been fitted to th
3. is a combined personality network card which can be configured by means of dip switches for use in both RS485 or RS422 networks For more details about the switch settings on the PY COM see the following page Before changing any network cards it is important to remember that all network cards fitted to a star driver module must operate at the same speed 78k b p s or 9 8k b p s as each other and must also operate at the same speed as the baud rate jumper setting on the module PCB Follow the instructions below to change network cards if necessary ACAUTION To avoid damaging the module switch off the power before fitting network cards 1 Using an appropriate screwdriver remove the retaining screw from the front panel see Figure 2 2 Carefully slide out the front panel and attached PCB 3 Fit network cards to the PCB as required using Figure 4 as a guide Card fixing screw Network card _7 Host Device Fixing pillar Figure 4 Fitting a Network Card 4 Make a note on the Module Description Sheet of the card positions and settings This saves confusion when the lid is refitted 5 Check that the jumper is correctly positioned on the baud rate jumper setting If the unit is to run at 9 8k b p s place the jumper on the two pins nearest the network card positions If the unit is to run at 78k b p s place the jumper on the two pins furthest away from the network card positions Page 7 Pyramid Star Driver
4. network cards The PY COM is a combined network card which can be configured by means of dip switches for use in RS485 or RS422 networks By default the switches are set so that the cards operate in the RS485 protocol but if the card protocol is to be changed or if any of the nine cards are to be a first or last module in a network segment it is necessary to change the switch settings For more details on the PY COM network card see page 8 The PY STR H is a high speed 78k b p s unit which is fitted with nine PY FTT network cards It is configured to operate on a FTT10 Flexible Topology network Page 5 Pyramid Star Driver Module Installation Manual FRONT PANEL LAYOUT The front panel of the star driver module includes a number of diagnostic LEDs two for each of the nine network channels and a power LED The nine pairs of LED indicator consists of a transmission Tx LED and a receiver Rx LED Whenever data is received by a channel the Rx LED of that channel will flash At the same time the Tx LEDs for the other eight channels will light as the data is duplicated to all other channels The front panel of the star driver module also has a RJ45 socket which can be used to connect an auxiliary keyboard The keyboard is then powered from the star driver module and can be used as an access point to the Pyramid system either for operational or engineering purposes Tx Rx LEDs 1 9 A AUXILIARY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 KEYBOARD
5. 4 Pyramid Star Driver Module IF Y B O M ID Installation Manual S Y S T Please read this manual before installing this equipment Pyramid Star Driver Module Installation Manual IMPORTANT The first few pages of these instructions contain important information on safety and product conformity Please read and ensure that you understand this information before continuing Page2 Installation Manual Pyramid Star Driver Module CONTENTS Product Ste A dt M UELLE 4 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC ssssssssssseeeem men neret enne errerer enne 4 Manufacturer s Declaration of Conformance sss emen eher nnne nnne nnns 4 cipe A A A A dae 4 BarCOGiNg a oa 4 The MS e eer cere 5 Frontiranel Lay Oltra io E A 6 PCB LayOUt sonata aaa A p pre t ia Fe Y ren E RETE ce Ae 6 PCB Power Connections ionem A ot e o END ND arch Mer A dtd reed err bt 6 Sine pss rm oda 7 PY GOM Network Gatrds et id biete i dels ite A piii eit t a 8 Wiring the oe HS gud i Ol S o 9 Reassembling the Unit acond ic NE DIM I MIDI MuR Sc eit ae tias 9 inking Star DIIVels sce ere eerie ea E M S LM A E Au MIL DD IM MET eee 10 Specific costilla Eo Rai 11 Page 3 Pyramid Star Driver Module Installation Manual PRODUCT SAFETY AWARNING Please follow these instructions to install the equipment and keep them for future use Installation is only to be carried out by competent qualified and experienced per
6. connected Two common wiring methods used to do this are Daisy Chain Format and Cascading Daisy Chain Format Star drivers can be connected to each other in daisy chain format also known as bus wiring On each of the star drivers one output channel is connected to two star drivers i e the network in and the network out connections are to another star driver The remaining eight output channels are free to be used for the expansion of the network On RS485 networks a maximum of 31 star drivers can be linked together in a daisy chain format while the limit on a FTT10 network is 63 The limitation with daisy chaining is that as the star drivers share connections each connection between the star drivers must be made with the same network type Monitors Next Device AAA Y O A V opio S Star Driver a B Elo Star Driver a E M E Star Driver a E 00000000 00000000 00000000 O ggg 91 LLL Ea E a 91g FUN 00000000 LEEEELE EG FL B gG g ggg PF g 151108140101 00000000 LITTLE rl A 161 g1 111 LITTLE Pyramid Matrix PY 48M16 L S A Data outputs 1 8 Data outputs 9 16 Data outputs 17 24 By fitting the required network cards each output channel on the star driver can be set to a diferent network type e g RS485 RS422 FTT10 Fibre etc m Video Coax mmm Data Twisted pair Figure 9 Star Drivers in Daisy Chain Format Cascading Upto five star drivers can be connected to each other in a cascading for
7. e star driver PCB the unit can be wired to the network The way in which this is done depends on the network protocols in use as each of the protocols that can be used with the module RS485 RS422 FTT10 and Fibre have different connections and wiring conventions For RS485 RS422 and FTT10 protocols the network is wired to the 5 way connectors on the rear of the unit There are nine 5 way connectors each one corresponding to a network card position Therefore it is important for each connector to be wired for the same protocol as the network card i e where a PY FTT network card is in use the corresponding 5 way connector should be wired for FTT10 protocol Using Figure 7 as a guide wire the network and connect the cable screen to the 5 way connectors as shown FTT10 RS485 RS422 Network Ground Not Used Network Ground Not Used Out Ground In Figure 7 Network Connections If fibre optic network cards PY FI7 and PY FI9 are being used the fibre is connected directly to the network card rather than to the 5 way connector To do this feed the fibre optic cables through the corresponding access holes on the rear of the unit see Figure 8 and connect them directly to the network cards For details on how to make these connections con
8. mat On each of the star drivers two output channels are used to connect to other star drivers i e an output on star driver 1 connects to an output of star driver 2 another output on star driver 2 connects to an output on star driver 3 etc The remaining seven output channels are free to be used for the expansion of the network This configuration is commonly used to connect several remote sites together with a star driver at the centre of each site Monitors l Sext t I PY STR L a 00000000 oo EE UU UO 00000000 99 oo LE g g g dg E D isis A gg 111 oooooooo QO 000000000 88 oo Data outputs 1 7 l oooooooo OO co J PY STR L E Pyramid Matrix PY 48M16 L A PY STR L o E Video Coax i i i i i i i i Data Twisted pair I Data outputs 15 22 To rox device Figure 10 Cascaded Star Drivers Page 10 Installation Manual Pyramid Star Driver Module SPECIFICATIONS Usage Either as a network expander or as a central point in a multi network system When used as a network expander the module enables the Pyramid network to increase in size both in terms of the network wiring distance and in the number of devices that can be connected When used as a central point in a multi network system several different networks can be connected to the module allowing several different network protocols to be interconnected into one common system Net
9. pplied with this manual is compliant with the essential protection requirements of the EMC directive 89 336 and the Low Voltage Directive LVD 72 23 EEC Conforming to the requirements of standards EN55022 for emissions IEC801 parts 2 3 and 4 for immunity and BS415 superseded by EN60950 for Electrical Equipment Safety UNPACKING Keep your packaging for use if the product is to be stored for an extended period or needs to be returned for any reason The packaging should contain AStar Driver Module An A4 Module Description sheet for installation details These instructions Check the product code on the serial number label If you have an incorrect item or if it is damaged then inform the suppliers and carriers immediately If this is the case do not attempt to use the equipment BARCODING The star driver module is a repeater and has no intrinsic functionality Therefore it does not have a barcode as it has no network address Page4 Installation Manual Pyramid Star Driver Module THE STAR DRIVER MODULE The Pyramid Star Driver Module is a network management tool that can be used in two different ways Firstly it can be used as a network expander acting as a central point for multiple legs of the network By using the unit in this way the size of the Pyramid network can be increased by a factor of eight both in terms of network wiring distance and in the number of devices that can be connected This is because any data tha
10. sonnel in accordance with the country of installation s National Wiring Regulations Failure to do so can resultin injury or death by electric shock e Usea Class 2 isolated power supply for the 12V DC The module is susceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge ESD Take normal ESD precautions when handling the network card ESD prevention kits are available from most electronics distributors Donotexceed the voltage and temperature limits given in the specification Switch off the power before fitting a network card Ifyou have any problems contact Baxall Limited ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY EMC ACAUTION Thisis a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures This product is intended for use in general purpose CCTV applications in a residential commercial or light industrial EMC environment Refer to Baxall Limited before using the product in medical and or intrinsically safe applications orin an industrial EMC environment The product must be installed in accordance with good installation practice for EMC to enable the product to function as intended and to prevent EMC problems Contact Baxall Technical Support to obtain a specification defining the acceptable levels of product degradation with regard to EMC immunity MANUFACTURER S DECLARATION OF CONFORMANCE The manufacturer declares that the module su
11. sult the installation instructions that are supplied with the fibre optic network cards FIBRE OPTIC ACCESS HOLES NETWORK CONNECTORS AC POWER CONNECTION 115 230V AC Figure 8 Rear Panel REASSEMBLING THE UNIT Once the necessary connections have been made reassemble the unit to prevent unauthorised access To do this slide the front panel and attached PCB back into the unit and re insert the retaining screw into the front panel using an appropriate screwdriver The unit can now be powered up by wiring the supplied IEC lead To wire the IEC lead refer to the wiring instruction label attached to the supply cord and terminate the cord with an appropriately fused grounding type plug THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE CONNECTED TO A PROTECTIVE EARTH Ensure that a secure means of isolation from the mains is provided for the equipment in accordance with the national wiring regulations of the country of installation Then plug the IEC lead into the 115 230V AC IEC power connector on the rear of the unit see Figure 8 Page 9 Pyramid Star Driver Module Installation Manual LINKING STAR DRIVERS Star driver modules can be linked together to increase the size of the Pyramid network further both in terms of network wiring distance and in the number of devices that can be
12. t is received by one of the nine PCB network ports is duplicated and transmitted through the other eight ports Secondly the star driver module can be as a used central point for several different Pyramid network types By connecting different networks to the nine PCB network ports the module allows different network protocols to be interconnected into one common system The module is compatible with FTT10 RS485 RS422 and fibre optic networks see Figure 1 The only restriction is that all networks connected to the star driver module must be operating at the same speed 78k b p s or 9 8k b p s Monitors Eius Pyramid Star Driver H PY STR HR e ooooooo Ad el 00000000 08 20000000 88 00000000 8 8 wet OS 00000000 30 gases 00000000 00 Point Pyramid Matrix PENAR PY 48M16 HR DC Receiver PY DCW H a ooo oooooo Ceooo m co 2 coo oooooo om oooco oooooo 020 oooooo Pyramid Keyboard PY KBD HR Video Coax Data Twisted pair Figure 1 Example of a Typical System Layout with a Star Driver There are three variants of star driver module based on the network speed and the type of network cards fitted Other than this there are no external or operating differences between the three variants The PY STR L is a low speed 9 8k b p s unit while the PY STR HR variant is high speed 78k b p s unit Both are fitted with nine PY COM
13. work Nine network ports to which PY COM PY FTT PY 485 PY 422 PY FI7 and PY FI9 network cards can be connected Power Consumption Less than 20 watts Physical Weight 5 kg Size 443 x 44 x 154 mm 19 1U Temperature Operational temperature limits of 10 C to 50 C at 10 to 80 relative humidity non condensing Storage temperature limits of 20 C to 60 C at 10 to 95 relative humidity non condensing Page 11 Baxall Limited Stockport England Visit our Web site http www baxall com Baxall Limited reserve the right to make changes to the product and specification of the product without prior notice to the customer HB PYSTR 4 Issue 4 12 01
14. work it is first necessary to ensure that the correct network cards are fitted to the PCB The cards that can be used are as follows PY COM Combined network card Can be configured for use in RS485 and RS422 networks Automatic baud rate selection between low and high speeds 9 8k b p s or 78k b p s PY FTT Compatible with FTT10 Flexible Topology 2 wire bus connected half duplex High speed only PY 422 Compatible with RS422 4 wire point to point full duplex Available in low and high speed variants PY 485 Compatible with RS485 2 wire bus connected half duplex Available in low and high speed variants PY FI7 and PY FI9 Compatible with dual multi mode fibre optic point to point connections PY FI7 operates at 78k b p s PY FI9 operates at 9 8k b p s If the star driver module is being used to increase the size of a single protocol network then the network cards fitted will need to be of the same type For this reason it may not be necessary to change any of the network cards as all the available variants are fitted with nine identical cards L and HR variants with PY COM network cards H variant with PY FTT network cards If the star driver module is being used as a central point for several different Pyramid networks it will be necessary to change some of the network cards The one exception to this rule is if RS485 and RS422 networks are being connected to a star driver module fitted with nine PY COM network cards The PY COM
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