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Johnson Controls Metasys N2 - User Manual

Johnson Controls Metasys N2
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Metasys Network Technical Manual 636
Network Communications Section
Technical Bulletin
Issue Date 1199
© 1999 Johnson Controls, Inc.
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Code No. LIT-636018 www.johnsoncontrols.com
lntroduction Page 3
Application Details *3
Theory of Operation *5
Components *8
Planning Considerations *10
Design Considerations *11
Maximizing Your Systems Efficiency 13
Specifications *15
Installation Procedures 17
Preliminary Information 17
Sample Layouts 18
Wiring--NCU/NEU to N2 Bus 24
Wiring--ASCs to N2 Bus 27
Installing the Repeater *27
Installing the Fiber Modems 31
Setting Terminations 33
Installing the Surge Protector *36
Setting the Channel Switch (NCM 101/102 Only) *48
Commissioning Procedures 49
Overview 49
Checking N2 Bus Installation 49
Modifying N2 Bus Installation 49
N2 Communications Bus
*Indicates those sections where changes have occurred since the last printing.
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Johnson Controls Metasys N2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandJohnson Controls
ModelMetasys N2
CategoryCables and connectors
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to N2 Communications Bus

Application Details

Details the application and purpose of the N2 Communications Bus.

Theory of Operation

Explains working principles, communication types, and priority levels of the N2 Bus.

Components of the N2 Bus System

Lists and describes essential hardware components for the N2 Bus system.

Planning Considerations for N2 Bus

Covers space, environment, and power requirements for N2 Bus installation.

Design Considerations for N2 Bus

Discusses cable selection, bus rules, line length, and device limits for N2 Bus design.

Maximizing System Efficiency

Provides guidelines to optimize N2 Bus performance and reduce traffic.

N2 Bus Specifications

Details technical specifications of the N2 Communications Bus, including components and limits.

Installation Procedures for N2 Bus

Preliminary Information for Installation

Important considerations before installing N2 Bus wiring, including codes and wire handling.

Sample N2 Bus Layouts

Illustrates various N2 Bus network configurations, including standard, repeater, and fiber layouts.

Wiring NCU;NEU to N2 Bus

Provides instructions and rules for wiring the N2 Bus to the NCU and NEU.

Wiring ASCs to N2 Bus

Explains how to wire Application Specific Controllers (ASCs) to the N2 Bus.

Installing the N2 Bus Repeater

Details how to install N2 Bus repeaters in station, branch, and star configurations.

Installing Fiber Modems for N2 Bus

Covers the installation and connection of fiber optic modems for N2 Bus communication.

Setting N2 Bus Terminations

Explains how to properly set End-of-Line (EOL) terminations for N2 Bus devices.

Installing the Surge Protector

Recommends and describes the installation of surge protectors for N2 Bus wiring between buildings.

Setting the Channel Switch (NCM 101;102)

Details how to configure the N2 Submodule channel select switch on NCM101/102 for N2 Bus communication.

Commissioning Procedures for N2 Bus

Overview of Commissioning

Introduces checking and modifying N2 Bus wiring and troubleshooting communication issues.

Checking N2 Bus Installation

Verifies correct N2 Bus installation, wiring, polarity, and component settings.

Modifying N2 Bus Installation

Covers adding, deleting, or relocating N2 devices on an operating N2 Bus.

Troubleshooting Procedures for N2 Bus

Troubleshooting Overview

Discusses common N2 Bus communication problems and troubleshooting tools like DVMs and oscilloscopes.

Checking for Good Wire Runs

Explains how to check for broken or frayed wires that can cause devices to go offline.

Checking for Proper Termination

Verifies correct cable termination and connections to N2 Bus terminals for proper function.

Checking End-of-Line Device Settings

Ensures correct configuration of End-of-Line (EOL) settings on devices to prevent signal reflections.

Checking Proper Channel Selection

Confirms the N2 Bus submodule channel select switch is set correctly for N2 devices.

Checking the N2 Device Status

Identifies issues with individual N2 devices, such as shorts or incorrect address settings.

Checking Number of Defined N2 Devices

Verifies that the number of devices on the N2 Bus does not exceed its capacity.

Checking N2 Bus Length

Ensures the N2 Bus length does not exceed recommended limits to maintain communication.

Checking for T or Y Connections

Detects and eliminates improper T or Y connections that cause signal reflections.

Checking for Ground Loops

Identifies and corrects ground loops that disrupt N2 Bus communications.

Checking the N2 Bus Repeater

Troubleshoots issues related to defective N2 Bus repeaters.

Checking the Surge Protector

Diagnoses problems caused by incorrectly wired or defective surge protectors on the N2 Bus.

Checking the Communication Terminal Board

Inspects fuses on the communication terminal board for blown fuses that may cause communication failure.

Checking Communication Faults with Oscilloscope

Uses an oscilloscope to pinpoint communication faults by analyzing N2 Bus signal patterns.

Ordering Instructions

Johnson Controls Code Numbers

Lists product code numbers for Johnson Controls components related to the N2 Bus.

Vendor Code Numbers

Provides code numbers and manufacturers for vendor-supplied N2 Bus components.

Repair Parts for N2 Bus Components

Lists Metasys order numbers for common N2 Bus components like submodules and terminal boards.