Tridium JACE-6 Series User Manual

3951 Westerre Parkway, Suite 350
Richmond, Virginia 23233 USA
JACE-6
MOUNTING AND WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
JACE-6 Mounting and Wiring Instructions
Part Number 10821 Published: April 19, 2007
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Information and specifications published here are current as of the date of publication of this document. Tridium, Inc. reserves the right to change or modify
specifications without prior notice. The latest product specifications can be found by contacting our corporate headquarters, Richmond, Virginia. Products or
features contained herein may be covered by one or more U.S. or foreign patents. © 2006 Tridium, Inc.
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Note Not covered in this document is the Niagara
AX
software installation and configuration required for a
fully functioning unit. This includes setting host IP address and password, serial port configuration, and
other parameters. Refer to the JACE NiagaraAX Install and Startup Guide for this information.
In addition, the mounting and wiring of JACE-6 expansion options are covered in separate documents.
See sections “About Expansion Options,” page 7, and “Related Documentation,” page 16.
These are the main topics included in this document:
• Preparation, page 2
• Precautions, page 3
• Mounting, page 4
• Board Layout, page 6
• About Expansion Options, page 7
• Wiring Details, page 9
• Power Up and Initial Checkout, page 15
Also included in this document are several appendixes, as follows:
• Using Status LEDs, page 17
• Maintaining the JACE-6, page 18
• Replacement Parts, page 19
• Certifications, page 22
• Declaration of Conformity, page 23
This document covers the mounting and wiring of the Vykon
®
JACE-6
series controller. It assumes that you are an engineer, technician, or service
person who is performing control system installation. Instructions in this
document apply to the following products:
Models Description
JACE-600 JACE-6 base unit controller, powered by (either
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1. In some markets, an IO-34 accessory module is available, which can power the JACE-6. See Tabl e 2 on page 8
for descriptions of accessory modules. Also see “Related Documentation,” page 16.
NPB-PWR 24Vac/dc input/15Vdc output power module, DIN mountable
NPB-PWR-UN 90–263Vac universal input/15Vdc output power module, DIN mountable
WPB-XXX Wall-mount universal AC power adapter, with different models available,
where -XXX is either: -US, -EUR, or -UK (vary by AC wall plug).

Tridium JACE-6 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Tridium
Model	JACE-6 Series
Category	Controller
Language	English

Summary

Preparation

Included in this Package

Lists items found within the JACE-6 product packaging for installation.

Material and Tools Required

Details necessary supplies and tools for the installation of the JACE-6 and its accessories.

Precautions

Safety Precautions

General warnings relating to the installation and start-up of the JACE-6 controller to prevent injury or damage.

Static Discharge Precautions

Guidelines for handling electronic components to prevent damage from static electricity.

Mounting

Environmental Requirements

Specifies the necessary environmental conditions for the JACE-6 mounting location.

Physical Mounting

Provides instructions and recommendations for physically installing the JACE-6 unit.

Board Layout

Removing and Replacing the Cover

Instructions on how to remove and reattach the JACE-6 controller cover for access.

About Expansion Options

About Option Cards

Details the two internal slots for custom option cards that add communication features to the JACE-6.

About Accessory Modules

Wiring Details

Grounding

Explains the importance and procedure for connecting the JACE-6 and accessories to earth ground for protection.

Power Wiring

Communications Wiring

Ethernet

Information on the JACE-6's two Ethernet ports (LAN1, LAN2) for network connectivity.

Serial Ports (RS-232, RS-485)

Details the RS-232 and RS-485 serial ports, including pinouts and configurations.

USB Port

Notes the USB port on the JACE-6, intended for future use.

Power Up and Initial Checkout

Connect the Backup Battery

Instructions for connecting the internal backup battery to the JACE-6 controller.

Apply Power

Details how to supply power to the JACE-6 controller using various power modules.

Using Status LEDs

Ethernet Ports

Describes the LEDs associated with the JACE-6's Ethernet LAN ports.

Heartbeat

Details the function and expected behavior of the JACE-6 heartbeat (BEAT) LED.

Status

Explains the green STATUS LED indicating the JACE-6's CPU and power status.

Serial Ports

Describes the LEDs for the JACE-6's serial ports (COM1, COM2) indicating data transmit/receive.

Maintaining the JACE-6

Cleaning

Provides instructions on how to clean the JACE-6 controller unit.

Required Battery Maintenance

Details battery life expectancy, charging, and monitoring for reliable backup power.

Replacing the Battery

Step-by-step guide for replacing the JACE-6's internal NiMH battery pack.

Replacement Parts

Non-replaceable Parts

Identifies components within the JACE-6 that are not serviceable in the field.

Standard Replacement Parts

Lists commonly ordered parts for the JACE-6, such as batteries and connectors.

New Replacement Units

Provides information on ordering and replacing a complete JACE-6 unit if faulty.

Replacing the JACE-6 base assembly

Returning a Defective Unit

Certifications

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Outlines FCC rules and compliance for the JACE-6 as a Class A computing device.

Canadian Department of Communications (DOC)

States compliance of the JACE-6 with Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Declaration of Conformity

Tab Mounting Dimensions