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NetController CPU Module

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NetController is the high-powered Central Processing Unit (CPU) module and

• Powerful, Modular CPU Board

for Monitoring and Control

of Both

and

Controllers

• High-Speed Networking—

4 Million Nodes on Ethernet

• Four Programmable Comm. Ports

for Flexible Interconnect and

Third-Party Communications

• Programmable Battery Backup

Provides Choice of Shutdown

Options

• Flash EPROM for Easy On-Line

Software Updates

•

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Simplifies Programming

• DIN Rail Mounting and Slide-

Together Connectors for Easy

Installation

• Backward Compatible with

Infinity

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Infinity

Hardware

I/O Modules

Infinet Distributed

®

Language

network manager for the Andover Controls

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intelligent building system. With its 8

Mb DRAM, 4 Mb flash EPROM, math co-processor, and four programmable communications

ports, including an interface to

Infinity

‘s Infinet distributed controllers, the

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NetController provides a total solution for facility-wide network communications and

information management. A lower-cost version of the NetController is also available with

4Mb DRAM, 2 Mb flash EPROM, and no math co-processor.

HIGH-SPEED COMMUNICAHIGH-SPEED COMMUNICA

HIGH-SPEED COMMUNICA

HIGH-SPEED COMMUNICAHIGH-SPEED COMMUNICA

The NetController acts as the system coordinator, providing integrated global control and monitoring, history

logging, and local and remote alarming for both the

that control your individual building services—heating, ventilating, air conditioning, lighting, access control,

smoke control, and more. The NetController communicates with the

communications and a choice of RS-485 or free topology bus media.

An optional Ethernet port also allows the NetController to communicate with other NetControllers and

Workstations over a high-speed 10Mb Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) using the TCP/IP protocol.

workstations are capable of communicating with up to 4 millions nodes on Ethernet. Two different Ethernet

interfaces are available—you can choose either a 10BASE-2 (thin coax)

or 10BASE-T (twisted pair) cable media.

NetController’s flash EPROM allows you to download software revisions over Ethernet using a

workstation. This flash memory feature eliminates the need to perform EPROM change-outs in the field.

SERIAL COMMUNICASERIAL COMMUNICA

SERIAL COMMUNICA

SERIAL COMMUNICASERIAL COMMUNICA

NetController’s four programmable communications ports can be configured as either an RS-232 or an RS-485

interface to modems, printers, third-party devices, and up to two

Andover Controls has developed an extensive library of third-party software interfaces, including controls for

chiller panels, fire alarm systems, emergency generator systems, bar code readers, elevator controls,

videomatrix switchers, and more.

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® PROGRAMMING® PROGRAMMING

® PROGRAMMING

® PROGRAMMING® PROGRAMMING

NetController can be configured to meet the exact requirements of your application using the

Workstation. The program is then stored in, and executed by, the NetController. Just as with

single

language is used system-wide.

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Plain English

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programming language. Programs are entered into NetController

I/O modules and the RS-485 Infinet controllers

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Infinity

I/O modules via LON

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Infinet field controller networks.

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SOFTWARE CAPABILITIESSOFTWARE CAPABILITIES

SOFTWARE CAPABILITIES

SOFTWARE CAPABILITIESSOFTWARE CAPABILITIES

The dynamic memory of the

alarming, reporting and data logging. Our object-oriented

easy operation and programming. In addition,

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NetController can be allocated for any combination of programs, scheduling,

Plain English

Plain English

‘s pre-defined and customized functions and powerful

language with intuitive keywords provides

math capabilities reduce programming time.

OPTIONAL AUTO-BAUD MODEMOPTIONAL AUTO-BAUD MODEM

OPTIONAL AUTO-BAUD MODEM

OPTIONAL AUTO-BAUD MODEMOPTIONAL AUTO-BAUD MODEM

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PPP modem allows NetController to communicate and exchange data over

standard voice grade telephone lines with speeds up to 14,4K baud. The modem has built-in data compression and error-

correction protocols, auto-dial/auto-answer capabilities, and is UPS-supported.

DIMENSION DRAWING

UPS OPERAUPS OPERA

UPS OPERA

UPS OPERAUPS OPERA

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NetController incorporates software programmable battery backup that reduces or eliminates the

impact of power failure. In powerfail mode, the NetController CPU can turn off I/O power to extend battery life and

support modem and network operation for up to four hours. In addition, NetController can go into a low-power

mode in which only the DRAM and real-time clock are powered for up to 72 hours.

MODULAR DESIGN FOR SLIDE-TOGETHER CONNECTIONMODULAR DESIGN FOR SLIDE-TOGETHER CONNECTION

MODULAR DESIGN FOR SLIDE-TOGETHER CONNECTION

MODULAR DESIGN FOR SLIDE-TOGETHER CONNECTIONMODULAR DESIGN FOR SLIDE-TOGETHER CONNECTION

NetController features a sleek, lightweight casing designed for natural convection cooling. Built-in connectors on

either side of the NetController module allow power transmission from the power supply module and communica-

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I/O modules to feed through easy slide-together connections. Built-in quick-release

fasteners at the back of the module are provided for DIN rail mounting—no tools required. These fasteners also snap into

a locked position for panel mounting. The NetController module is designed for mounting in an optional NEMA 1-sytle

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enclosure. (See the

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data sheet.)

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6.7

9.0

SPECIFICATIONS

ELECTRICALELECTRICAL

ELECTRICAL

ELECTRICALELECTRICAL

Power Consumption: 10 watts at 24VDC max.; provided by

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power supply module.

Overload Protection: 3A resettable fuse with transient voltage suppressor (TVS) and reverse polarity protection.

Real Time Clock: Battery-backed by UPS

MECHANICALMECHANICAL

MECHANICAL

MECHANICALMECHANICAL

Operating Environment: 32 to 120°F, (0 to 49°C), 10 to 95%RH (non-condensing)

Size: 9.0”W x 6.7”H x 2.5”D (228.7 x 170.2 x 63.5mm)

Weight: 1.6 lbs (0.73kg)

Mounting: Mount on DIN rail or wall-mount using attached fasteners.

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NEMA 1-style

enclosure available.

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Battery Backup: Two 12V 7.0AHr sealed rechargeable batteries on the

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power supply provides 60
minutes @ 35 watts power consumption full UPS (CPU plus I/O power); 4 hours CPU
module only (including modem and network interface) with no I/O; and 72 hours DRAM and
real-time clock. Expandable by use of greater amp-hour batteries.

COMMUNICACOMMUNICA

COMMUNICA

COMMUNICACOMMUNICA

TIONSTIONS

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TIONSTIONS

Comm. Error Checking: International Standard CRC 16

Ethernet LAN Interface: Supports two cable media interfaces: 10BASE-T or 10BASE-2

Bus Length: 10BASE-T: 327 ft (100m) standard between 2 nodes using 10BASE-T unshielded

twisted pair cable. Standard Ethernet repeaters allow for longer
distances.

10BASE-2: 606 ft (185m) standard for 30 nodes using 10BASE-2 thin coaxial cable.

Standard Ethernet repeaters allow for longer distances.

Serial Comm. Interface: Four programmable RS-232/485 ports, software configurable as printer, modem, third-party

system, or TankNet. Infinet can be configured on Ports 1 and 2.
Port 1: RS-485/232
Port 2: RS-485
Port 3: RS-232/Modem
Port 4: RS-485

Serial Comm. Speed: 300 to 19.2K baud selectable for Infinet and 14.4K baud for modem

Infinet Bus Length: 4,000 ft. (1,220m) standard for Infinet using approved shielded, twisted pair, low

capacitance cable. InfiLink module allows extension to longer distances.

I/O Communications Interface:

LON communications. Choice of bus media, RS-485 or FTT-10

RS-485: Communications Speed: 39k baud

Bus Length: 2,000 ft. (610m). Repeater required for longer distance or after

every 32 nodes.

Bus Media: Shielded, twisted pair cable. 120 Ω termination required at

both ends of the LON network (when modules are mounted
remotely).

FTT-10: Communications Speed: 78k baud

Bus Length: Up to 8858 ft. (2700m) – bus topology

Up to 1640 ft (500m) – free topology
Repeater required for longer distances.

Bus Media: Refer to LON free topology documentation

CONNECTIONSCONNECTIONS

CONNECTIONS

CONNECTIONSCONNECTIONS

Power: 5-position plug-in connector on left side of module for direct connection to

power supply module.

Ethernet: Female BNC coax connector for Ethernet 10BASE-2 or

RJ-45 connector for Ethernet 10BASE-T

Infinet, TankNet: Removable terminal block (Requires external +26 volts for TankNet.)

Printer: RJ-45

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Modem: RJ-11 connector

I/OCommunications: 5-position plug-in connector on right side of module for direct connection of up to 64 I/O

modules.

USER LEDS/SWITCHESUSER LEDS/SWITCHES

USER LEDS/SWITCHES

USER LEDS/SWITCHESUSER LEDS/SWITCHES

STATUS INDICATOR LEDS

POWER NetController Power is ON
CPU NetController Active
SCAN NetController Scanner ON
ERROR NetController Error

COMM1 TD Comm. Port 1 Transmit On-Line
COMM1 RD Comm. Port 1 Receive Data

COMM2 TD Comm. Port 2 Transmit On-Line
COMM2 RD Comm. Port 2 Receive Data

COMM3 TD Comm. Port 3 Transmit Data
COMM3 RD Comm. Port 3 Receive Data

COMM4 TD Comm. Port 4 Transmit On-Line
COMM4 RD Comm. Port 4 Receive Data

MODEM DCD Data Carrier Detect
MODEM DTR Data Terminal Ready
MODEM Selected Indicates the MODEM is selected (Comm Port 3 is shared—RS-232 and MODEM)

I/O Bus On-Line Indicates the LON I/O Bus is On-Line

ETHERNET: TD ETHERNET Transmit Data

RD ETHERNET Receive Data
COL ETHERNET Collision
LINK ETHERNET Link
POL ETHERNET Polarity

PUSH BUTTON SWITCHES:

Clear Memory RESET/Clear Memory

MODEM RS-232 Override Selects between the MODEM and RS-232C (Comm 3)

GENERALGENERAL

GENERAL

GENERALGENERAL

Microprocessor: 68ECO20 running at 24 MHz with 68882 Floating Point Math Co-Processor (8Mb

model only)

Memory: DRAM: 8Mb or 4Mb

Flash EPROM: 4Mb or 2 Mb

AGENCY LISTINGSAGENCY LISTINGS

AGENCY LISTINGS

AGENCY LISTINGSAGENCY LISTINGS

UL/CUL 916, FCC, CE

OPTIONSOPTIONS

OPTIONS

OPTIONSOPTIONS

Ethernet (TCP/IP) Module, 10BASE-2 (Coax)

Ethernet (TCP/IP) Module, 10BASE-T (Twisted Pair)

Third-party Interface Support (up to 3 commports)

14,4K Baud PPP Modem (UPS Supported)

Andover Controls Corporation World Headquarters

300 Brickstone Square • Andover, Massachusetts 01810 USA
Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
http://www.andovercontrols.com

Andover Controls Ltd.

Smisby Road • Ashby-de-la-Zouch • Leicestershire LE65 2UG, England
Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

Andover Control GmbH

Am Seerhein 8 • D-78467 Konstanz, Germany
Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

Andover Control S.A.

93 Avenue de Fontainebleau • 94270 Le Kremlin-Bicetre, France
Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

Andover Controls Corporation

707 Chinachem Golden Plaza • 77 Mody Road, Tsimshatsui East • Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

Copyright 1998, Andover Controls Corporation. Data subject to change without notice.
All brand names, trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

Andover Product Installation Guides

Consult
U.S. Patent #4591967
#DS-CPU-A

for exact installation instructions and specifications.