Metasys NCM 200 Series User Manual

Metasys Network Technical Manual 636
Control Modules Section
Technical Bulletin
Issue Date 1297
© 1997 Johnson Controls, Inc.
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Code No. LIT-636025
Engineering Page 3
• Description *3
• Theory of Operation *4
• Design Considerations *10
• Components *17
• NCM Cable Guidelines *20
• Software Set Up *30
Commissioning Procedures 33
• Overview *33
• Setting the N2 End-of-Line Switch 33
• Installing the Submodules *34
• NCSETUP *37
Troubleshooting Procedures 39
• NCM Power Up *39
• Communications *45
• Related Commissioning Problems 51
• Service 53
Specifications and Order Codes *55
• Specifications *55
• Ordering Information *56
Network Control Module 200 Series
* Indicates those sections where changes have occurred since the last printing.

Metasys NCM 200 Series Specifications

General

Product type	Network Control Module
MS/TP Ports	1
Input Voltage	24 VAC/VDC
Communication Protocols	BACnet MS/TP
Ethernet Ports	1
Memory	32 MB Flash
Environmental Operating Range	0 to 95% RH, non-condensing
Operating Temperature	0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)

Summary

Engineering

Description

Explains the NCM200 as the main processing module for control activities.

Theory of Operation

Details the NCM200 as a microprocessor-based intelligent node integrating system info.

Design Considerations

Covers environmental requirements and mounting of the NCM200.

Components

Illustrates and describes ports and submodule positions on the NCM.

NCM Cable Guidelines

Details N1 LAN connections for NCM200 using different base frames.

Software Set Up

Describes integrating software and hardware, including NCSETUP utility.

Commissioning Procedures

Overview

Outlines conditions and general tasks for NCM commissioning.

Setting the N2 End-of-Line Switch

Explains the N2 EOL switch location and function on the NCM face plate.

Installing the Submodules

Provides step-by-step instructions for inserting NCM submodules.

NCSETUP

Details NCSETUP software utility for NCM configuration and parameters.

Troubleshooting Procedures

NCM Power Up

Explains NCM LEDs for module condition and troubleshooting.

Communications

Provides procedures for diagnosing communication issues with the NCM.

Related Commissioning Problems

Covers common commissioning issues like cabling and baud rates.

Service

Details battery submodule replacement and testing procedures.

Specifications and Order Codes

Specifications

Lists operating parameters and component specifications for the NCM200.

Ordering Information

Provides product code numbers for ordering NCM200 parts.