Belden Miranda NV920 User Manual

QuickStart Guide
Product Number: QG0014-01 Revision: A0; Date: 4/29/13 1
NV920 Control System
and Accessories
Product Summary
Your Miranda shipment contains an NV920 frame contain-
ing one or two NV920 system controllers and power supplies,
power cords, and this Quick Start guide. Depending on your
order options, the shipment might also include cables and
peripheral devices. See Figure 1.
An NV920 system controller allows you to configure and
operate routers, control panels, and other connected equip-
ment. A complete NV920 control system includes several
parts that work together:
• NV920 system controller(s).
• NV9000-SE Utilities configuration software.
• PCs running configuration or control software.
• Routers.
• Control panels (physical or virtual).
• Optionally, master control components.
• Optionally, automation, UMD, monitor walls, and other
subsystems.
Control Systems
The NV920 is a member of Miranda’s NV9000 family of sys-
tem controllers. In order of price and performance, the series
includes these control systems:
• NV960
Each NV960 system controller is 2RU, has 2 disk drives,
and 3 PCI expansion slots. Two of the expansion slots typi-
cally provide Ethernet connections. The remaining expan-
sion slot can be used for other purposes such as
connecting serial devices.
Several models of the NV960 are available.
• NV920
Each NV920 is 1RU and houses two system controllers.
Each system controller has 2 disk drives, 3 Ethernet ports,
and no expansion slots. However each NV920 does have
an RS-485 port that supports one serial device.
Several models of the NV920 are available. as listed on this
page.
• NV915
Each NV915 system controller is 1RU, has one disk drive, 2
Ethernet ports, and no expansion ports. One of the Ether-
net port is available to support routers and control panels.
(Older NV915s had compact flash and no disk drive.)
The NV960, NV920, and the NV915 run the same software.
The NV920 is priced between the NV960 and the NV915.
A system controller is a device that (1) receives commands
from control panel operators or from third-party systems, (2)
dispatches instructions to routers, and (3) returns status
information to the control panels or to automation.
The NV920 product line includes these items:
• NV920D. NV920 frame with dual controllers.
• NV920S. NV920 frame with a single controller.
• NV920-PRI. A primary NV920 system controller.
• NV920-SEC. A secondary NV920 system controller.
• NV920-FME. An NV920 frame only.
• NV920-FRU. A “field replacement unit,” that is, a spare
system controller.
The NV920
The NV920 frame is a 1RU frame which contains a power sup-
ply having two removable power supply modules, and one or
two removable NV920 system controllers. See Figure 2.
One controller is labeled ‘Primary’ and the other ‘Secondary’.
These terms distinguish one from the other, but otherwise
have no specific meaning.
The NV920 frame has two power supply modules for redun-
dancy. In normal operation, both supplies operate in tan-
dem, sharing the load. If one power supply module fails, the
other immediately absorbs the full load.
If the NV920 frame has two system controllers, it is for redun-
dancy. One of the system controllers is active; the other is
stand-by. If the active system controller fails, the stand-by
system controller takes over.
NV920
Figure 1. Package Contents
QuickStart Guide
(this document)
Power cords
Software and
Documentation CD

Belden Miranda NV920 Specifications

General

Type	NV920
Manufacturer	Belden Miranda
Frequency	50/60 Hz
Input Voltage	100-240 VAC
Operating Temperature	+40°C
Storage Temperature	-20°C
Humidity	90% non-condensing

Summary

NV920 Control System Overview

Product Summary

Outlines the contents of a Miranda NV920 shipment, including controllers, power supplies, cords, and optional peripherals.

NV9000 Control System Family

Details the NV9000 family of system controllers (NV960, NV920, NV915), their characteristics, and relative pricing.

The NV920 System

Describes the NV920 frame, its components, product line variations, and system controller redundancy.

NV920 System Controller Details

System Controller Connectors

Details the rear panel connectors for system controllers, including Ethernet, USB, VGA, and EIA-485 ports.

System Controller Indicators

Explains the status LEDs (Healthy, Active, Alarm) and buttons on the system controller front panel.

NV920 Power and Configuration

Power Supplies and Redundancy

Explains NV920 power supply operation, associated LEDs, and how to silence the audible alarm.

NV9000-SE Utilities Software

Introduces NV9000-SE Utilities as the primary tool for configuring the NV9000 system, including routers and panels.

Installation Overview

Guides physical installation of the NV920 frame, connecting power supplies, and ensuring proper airflow.

NV920 Physical and Network Connections

NV920 Frame Mounting

Provides step-by-step instructions for mounting the NV920 frame in a standard 19-inch rack using frame support hardware.

Network Port IP Addressing

Explains the internal IP addresses for NV920 network ports (NVNET1, NVNET2, NVNET3) for both single and redundant systems.

Example Network Configuration

Diagrams a redundant NV920 system using two Ethernet ports for panels/routers and the third for configuration/monitoring.

System Controller Network Connections

Panel and Router Network Setup

Guides connecting routers and physical control panels to the system controller via Ethernet switches.

Master Control Network Setup

Details connecting master control devices to the system controller via Ethernet switches on a dedicated network.

Installing NV9000-SE Utilities

System Requirements for Utilities

Lists the minimum system requirements for installing NV9000-SE Utilities on a PC, including OS, processor, RAM, and network port.

NV9000-SE Utilities Installation Steps

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing NV9000-SE Utilities from the SB0033 CD or by copying the installer.

NV9000-SE Utilities Initial Setup

NV9000-SE Utilities Setup Process

Guides users through launching NV9000-SE Utilities and adding a control system via the 'Add Control System' dialog.

Add Control System Dialog Details

Explains the 'Add Control System' dialog, including entering system name, primary/secondary IP addresses, and configuring redundancy.

Managing NV920 Configurations

Writing Configuration to System

Details steps for writing a configuration to the system controller, including dynamic updates and restarting controllers.

Using Sample Configuration

Explains how to obtain and use the sample configuration from the installation CD as a starting point for system configuration.

Loading and Applying Configurations

Loading Sample Configuration Database

Details how to load a sample database .zip file into NV9000-SE Utilities and prepare it for the controller.

Setting PC IP Address for Controller

Provides instructions on how to set a PC's static IP address in Windows Network Connections for controller communication.

House Network and Controller Tools

PC IP Address Configuration

Provides steps to set a PC's IP address and subnet mask in Windows to ensure proper communication with the NV920.

Installing Controller Software Tools

Explains how to copy and install useful applications from the system controller onto configuration PCs.

NV920 Specifications and Contact

System Controller Specifications

Details the specifications for the NV920 system controller, including weight, processor, OS, RAM, and disk.

NV920 Frame Specifications

Lists the specifications for the NV920 frame, including power, weight, size, USB, monitor, serial, and Ethernet ports.

Miranda Contact Information

Provides contact details for Miranda customer support and sales in various regions, along with warranty information.