Emerson MONITORING OpenComms User Manual

MONITORINGOpenComms NIC-485USER MANUAL

Installation42.3 User Connections for OpenComms NIC-485Since the OpenComms NIC-485 can use simultaneous connections two user connections may be requir

Installation5Accessing the Configuration PortWhat you will need:• PC capable of running a terminal emulation application, such as Microsoft Windows® H

Installation65. After the communication settings are adjusted, press the Enter key on your keyboard. This will initiate communication with the card an

System Configuration73.0 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION3.1 DIP Switch Settings A four-position DIP-switch is provided, but no user configuration via DIP switche

System Configuration83.2 Service Terminal Refer to Accessing the Configuration Port on page 5 for details on accessing the service terminal / configur

System Configuration9Change User Name / PasswordThis section allows users to set or change the default user name and password.• Default user name is “

Operation 104.0 OPERATION4.1 Modbus RTUSee 5.0 - Modbus Communication and Connectivity for informa-tion about the Modbus slave.4.2 System ResetThe Ope

Operation 11Figure 4 LED LocationsDS9DS13DS8DS8

Modbus Communication and Connectivity125.0 MODBUS COMMUNICATION AND CONNECTIVITYThis section describes the Modbus communication protocol as sup-ported

Modbus Communication and Connectivity13Figure 5 Typical maximum installationThe recommended cable characteristics are:Normal Environments:• 18-22 gaug

Modbus Communication and Connectivity14Figure 6 Exceeding maximum specificationsThe maximum specification may be exceeded if measures are taken to dri

Modbus Communication and Connectivity15Function Code SupportThe OpenComms NIC-485 implements the following Modbus func-tions. However, integrators wil

Modbus Communication and Connectivity165.4.5 Read Input Status (0x02)The input status block contains read-only status accessible to the users. It can

Modbus Communication and Connectivity17Data Field(s)The data field varies in length depending on whether the message is a request or a response to a p

NIC-485 Setup and Testing186.0 NIC-485 SETUP AND TESTINGThe NIC-485 has a specific setup that must be in place before the card will function properly.

Firmware Updates197.0 FIRMWARE UPDATESThe firmware in the OpenComms NIC-485 can be updated to take advantage of the latest release of software that ma

Firmware Updates207.2 Establishing Communication—Service Terminal Settings1. Launch HyperTerminal. Once you see the following screen, select Cancel.2.

Firmware Updates217.3 Firmware Update Procedure1. After the communication settings are adjusted, press the Enter key on your keyboard. This will initi

Firmware Updates228. When the above prompt is displayed, start the file download process by selecting Transfer – Send File… from the HyperTerminal men

Firmware Updates23Once the last file is downloaded, the screen below right will appear.Repeat Steps 2 through 4 to change the baud rate back to 9600 b

iTABLE OF CONTENTS1.0 INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.1 OpenComms Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . .

External Enclosures248.0 EXTERNAL ENCLOSURES8.1 Power ConnectionPower for the OpenComms NIC-485 should be sourced from the sup-plied wall-plug transfo

Retrofit Installation259.0 RETROFIT INSTALLATION9.1 Environmental InstallationRetrofit kits are designed specifically for individual units. Consult yo

Retrofit Installation26Figure 9 Deluxe System 3 chilled water NIC-485 installationFigure 10 ICS NIC-485 installationP25P43TB1TB2 - Connects to screw t

Retrofit Installation27Figure 11 Challenger NIC-485 installation locationThe OpenComms NIC-485 mounts on the Challenger’s L-plate.P25P43TB1TB1 - Conne

Retrofit Installation289.2 System Wiring—SM, AM, AG MicroprocessorsTwo wiring harnesses are included with the retrofit kit, one for the power connecti

Retrofit Installation299.3.2 Communication Connection—SM, AM, AG MicroprocessorThe second wiring harness provided (p/n 159083G1) has a connector fitte

Retrofit Installation309.4 Himod—LNAPosition the OpenComms card in the low voltage/control cavity of the Liebert Himod unit. Refer to the drawing belo

Retrofit Installation319.4.2 Power Connection for HimodThe harness supplied with the OpenComms NIC-485(p/n 159084G1) is equipped with three connectors

Retrofit Installation329.8 NpowerAs a minimum there will be an IFM board (communication interface) mounted at the mid-point on the door. Other options

Retrofit Installation33Figure 13 NPower UPS NIC-485 installationPower Supply BoardOption SectionSiteScan IFMOpenComms NIC-485location(see detail)Contr

ii7.0 FIRMWARE UPDATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197.1 Establishing Communication—NecessaryComponents . . . . . . . . . . . .

Retrofit Installation349.9 7200 UPSRetrofit Kits are designed specifically for individual units. Consult your local sales / service representative for

Retrofit Installation35Figure 14 7200 UPS NIC-485 installationLogic Operator BoardNetworkInterface CardEthernetConnection

Retrofit Installation369.10 HiPulse UPSRetrofit Kits are designed specifically for individual units. Consult your local sales / service representative

Retrofit Installation37Figure 15 HiPulse NIC-485 installation

Retrofit Installation389.11 Static Switch2Retrofit kits are designed specifically for individual units. Consult your local sales / service representat

Retrofit Installation39Figure 18 STS2 NIC-485 installation, 100 - 600A units9.12 STSRetrofit kits are designed specifically for individual units. Cons

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Technical Support/ServiceWeb Sitewww.liebert.comMonitoring800-222-5877monitoring@liebert.comOutside the US: 614-841-6755Single-Phase UPS800-222-5877up

iiiFIGURESFigure 1 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Figure 2 Null modem cable diagram . . . .

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Introduction11.0 INTRODUCTIONThe OpenComms NIC-485 transforms Liebert units into manageable nodes within your BMS systems. The OpenComms NIC-485 conta

Introduction2Table 1 SpecificationsElectrical RequirementsVoltage18 to 24VAC50/60 Hz, Single Phase12 to 36VDCPower 6VA maximumEnvironmental Conditions

Installation32.0 INSTALLATIONThe OpenComms NIC-485 may be ordered as a factory-installed option, and it may be installed as a kit for field retrofit t