CTI Products SLM SiteLync User Manual

SLM SiteLync

TM

Network Modem

User Guide # S2-60898-100

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Radio Frequency Emissions and Immunity

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at
his own expense. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Limits specified in the standards listed below are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
UNITED STATES: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
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FCC Notices:

1. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has established Rules which permit this device to be directly
connected to the telephone network. Standardized jacks are used for these connections. This equipment should not
be used on party lines or coin lines.

2. If this device is malfunctioning, it may also be causing harm to the telephone network; this device should be
disconnected until the source of the problem can be determined and until repair has been made. If this is not done,
the telephone company may temporarily disconnect service.

3. The telephone company may make changes in its technical operations and procedures; if such changes affect the
compatibility or use of this device, the telephone company is required to give adequate notice of the changes. You
will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

4. If the telephone company requests information on what equipment is connected to their lines, inform them of:

a. The telephone number this unit is connected to c. The USOC jack required
b. The ringer equivalence number d. The FCC Registration Number
Items ‘b’ and ‘d’ are indicated on the label.
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine how many devices can be connected to your telephone

line. In most areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices on any one line should not exceed five (5.0). If too many
devices are attached, they may not ring properly.

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- Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

- Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.

- Never touch uninsulated telephone wiring or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network

interface.

- Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

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Copyright (c) 2000 CTI Products, Inc. All rights reserved
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................1

LONWORKS/TELECOM CONNECTIVITY DEVICE......................................................1

FRONT PANEL.......................................................................................................4

SETUP AND OPERATION...................................................................................6

STEP 1. INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE DRIVERS........................................................6

STEP 2. MOUNTING THE SLM SITELYNC ...............................................................6

STEP 3. MAKING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS.........................................................7

STEP 4. CONFIGURING THE SLM SITELYNC ...........................................................7

STEP 5. CONFIGURING HOST PC ............................................................................9

APPENDIX...........................................................................................................10

APPENDIX A. SLTALINK MANAGER AND NSI MODE...........................................10

APPENDIX B. MIP MODE USING THE DOS DRIVER...............................................13

APPENDIX C. SLM/CONFIG UTILITY....................................................................15

APPENDIX D. OPTION SWITCH SETTINGS FOR SLM/AY .....................................19

APPENDIX E. EIA-232 (SETUP OR HOST) CONNECTIONS.......................................21

APPENDIX F. TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................22

APPENDIX G. ORDERING CODE............................................................................24

APPENDIX H. SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................26

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INTRODUCTION

LONWORKS/TELECOM CONNECTIVITY DEVICE

The SLM SiteLync network modem is an integrated package consisting of a

LonTalk adapter and Telco interface, allowing communications w

ith distant

LonWorks networks using telecommunications media. Its non-

router based
design provides maximum connectivity value at minimum levels of installation
and operation cost. It can replace older solutions using multiple units that have

non-standard mounting and power requirements.

LonTalk Adapter

The integral LonTalk Adapter provides Network Services Interface (NSI mode)
or Network Interface functionality (MIP mode). It allows any host to implement

the upper layers of the LonWorks protocol, so appl

ications on the host can send
and receive network variable updates and explicit messages, as well as poll
network variables. The SLM SiteLync network modem must be ordered for use

in either NSI mode or MIP mode. It is not easily field changeable since a

factory

configuration of the hardware determines the operating mode. It is available with

either FTT-10A, TPT/XF-78, or TPT/XF-1250 LonWorks network transceiver.

Telco Interface

When ordered with one of the integral telephone service interfaces, the SLM

S

iteLync network modem provides the means to connect distant LonWorks

networks using analog (PSTN), digital (ISDN), or cellular channels.
The internal analog modem

options in the SLM SiteLync network modem use

proven V.34 terbo modulation, transferring data at 33,600 bits per second. Dial­up as well as 2-

wire leased lines (for North America only) are supported. The

internal ISDN modem (for Europe only) can connect at 64 Kbps using the S/T

interface. The internal cellular modem use

s the AMPS protocol (for North

America only) at data rates up to 4800 bps.

Power Supply

Internal power supply options are available for 10-35VAC/DC or 100-

240VAC.

This supplies all necessary power for the SLM unit.

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Typical Applications

Figure 1 shows a typical monitor and control application with the SLM/IM
SiteLync network modem being used to connect LonWorks networks to a remote
host PC through analog dial-up lines.

Figure 1. Typical Remote Monitor and Control Application using PSTN

Lines

Typical applications include monitoring and control of LonWorks devices
utilizing analog, ISDN, and Cell telephone services. By incorporating SLM
SiteLync network modems into the network, applications can be implemented on
a host that is located remotely from the LonWorks network.

Figure 2 shows the SLM/IS (ISDN) SiteLync being used to connect LonWorks
networks to a remote host PC through ISDN lines.

Figure 2. SLM/IS Connecting Networks using ISDN Lines

ISDN

Standard

ISDN Modem

Host PC

EIA-232

SLM-IS

LonWorks

Nodes

SLM-IS

SLM-IS

PSTN

Standard

Modem

Host PC

EIA-232

SLM-IM

LonWorks

Nodes

SLM-IM

SLM-IM

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Figure 3

shows the SLM/CL SiteLync being used to connect a LonWorks

network to a remote host PC through a cellular channel. An auxiliary connector

is provided to allow a wired connecti

on to the PSTN. This can be used as a

backup channel when the wireless channel is not available.

Figure 3. SLM/CL Connecting Networks using a Cellular Channel

Figure 4 shows the SLM/AY SiteLync being

used to connect LonWorks
networks to a remote host PC through T1 or E1 channels. This configuration
may also be used with other high speed serial transmission media such as digital

microwave.

Figure 4. SLM/AY Connecting Networks using a High Speed Channels

T1, E1

or other

High

Speed

Channel

CSU/DSU

Host PC

EIA-232

SLM-AY

LonWorks

Nodes

SLM-AY

SLM-AY

CSU/DSU

CSU/DSU

CSU/DSU

PSTN

Standard

Modem

Host PC

EIA-232

SLM-CL

LonWorks

Nodes

Cell Site

Backup Channel

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The SLM/AY SiteLync can also operate as a serial (EIA-232) LonWorks
Network Services Interface (NSI) or Network Interface (NI) as shown in Figure

5.

Figure 5. SLM/AY used as a LonWorks NSI or NI

FRONT PANEL

All operator controls and connectors are accessible from the front panel. Figure 6
shows the front panel of the SLM/IM model. Other models are similar in
appearance.

The SLM/AY (no modem) does not contain the “RUN/CFG” switch, rather it has
an 8 position OPTION DIP switch. See APPENDIX D for descriptions of these
switch functions.

Figure 6. SLM/IM Network Modem Front Panel

Host PC

EIA-232

SLM-AY

LonWorks

Nodes

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INDICATORS

TX Indicates packet is transmitted from the LonTalk adapter.
RX Indicates packet is received by the LonTalk adapter.
RI Indicates incoming call is detected but not yet answered.
LNK Indicates cable is connected to ISDN termination device(SLM/IS only).
B Indicates a call has been established with another ISDN modem (SLM/IS

only).

CD SLM/IM: Indicates carrier is detected and training sequence / protocol

negotiation completed.
SLM/IS: Indicates a call has been established AND the B channel
protocol negotiation has been completed.

SERVICE ON : Power-up initialization in progress (approximately 6 seconds).

Blinking : LonTalk adapter is unconfigured.

PWR Indicates input power is present.

CONNECTORS

NET LonWorks network, polarity insensitive
L1, L2 Input power, DC is polarity insensitive
SETUP EIA-232 port for configuration. In RUN mode, data from the modem is

also transmitted on this port for diagnostic purposes.

HOST EIA-232 HOST port for SLM/AY.
PSTN Telephone line connection for SLM/IM and SLM/CL.
ISDN S/T connection for SLM/IS.
CELL Cell phone connection for SLM/CL

SWITCHES

SERVICE Initiates Service pin message from LonTalk adapter.
RESET Initializes SLM hardware, causes all switches to be read.
RUN/CFG RUN: Connects modem to LonTalk Adapter.

CFG: Connects LonTalk Adapter to SETUP port.

OPTION Sets various options for SLM/AY only. See Appendix D for details.
AUX (Internal switch located in front of the NET connector), normally left in the

OFF (left, away from the PWR connector) position. In the ON (right,
toward the PWR connector) position, the SETUP connector is internally
connected to the modem for those rare cases when the modem must be
accessed directly for diagnostic purposes.

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SETUP AND OPERATION

STEP 1. INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE DRIVERS

Drivers must be installed on the Host PC to allow communications with an SLM
SiteLync module. Even if these device drivers have previously been installed on
the host PC for use with some other type of network interface, it is recommended
that the following procedure be used to ensure the correct installation of the
drivers and the SLM/Config utility. To install all necessary drivers and software,
perform the following steps:

a. Close all open programs.
b. Insert the SLM SiteLync installation disk 1 into the PC.
c. Click the Start button on the Windows task bar and select the run

command.

d. When prompted for a program name, enter the following:

A:\SETUP.EXE

e. Follow the prompts in the setup process. The following software will be

installed:

• If NSI mode is selected, SLTALink Manager and a virtual DOS

driver for the SLM/Config utility, or

• If MIP mode is selected, SLTA DOS device driver for MIP

applications and the SLM/Config utility.

• SLM/Config utility (slm.exe) and associated .dll and .vbx files.

f. At the prompt to restart the PC, remove the SLM SiteLync installation

disk and restart the computer.

g. To install drivers for both NSI and MIP modes, simply run the installation

program twice.

STEP 2. MOUNTING THE SLM SITELYNC

The SLM SiteLync network modem must be mounted using a standard DIN rail
per EN50022 inside an approved fire enclosure as defined in UL1950. The
length of DIN rail channel required to properly mount the SLM is 3.5 inches.

There are no user-serviceable components inside the SLM unit and it should not
be disassembled. Should the unit require repair, it must be returned to CTI
Products, Inc.

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STEP 3. MAKING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

LonWorks Network Connection (NET)

Connect the LonWorks twisted pair channel to t

he SLM module via the 2

terminal NET connector. This connection is non-polarity sensitive.

Telephone Line Connection (PSTN, ISDN, or CELL)

Connect the telephone service line to the PSTN (for SLM/IM), ISDN (for

SLM/IS), or CELL (for SLM/CL) connector. An

RJ11 is provided on the

SLM/IM and SLM/CL models. An RJ45 is provided on the SLM/IS model.

Input Power Connection

Power input is applied to the SLM module via the 3 terminal connector. The

terminals labeled ‘L1’ and ‘L2’ are used for the mains input. S

LM units with

power input rating of 10-

35 volts AC/DC are polarity insensitive. The terminal

marked with the ground symbol should be connected to protective earth ground.

For SLM units with power input rating of 100-

240 VAC that are permanently

connected

, a readily accessible disconnect device must be incorporated in the

fixed wiring. For those connected with a pluggable device, the socket-

outlet

must be installed near the SLM and must be easily accessible.

Apply power to the SLM SiteLync network modem o

nly after all other

connections have been made.
After power is applied, the PWR indicator should come on. Also, the

SERVICE

indicator should come on for approximately 6 seconds. After the SERVICE
indicator goes off, the SLM is ready for use.

STEP 4. CONFIGURING THE SLM SITELYNC

Most typical applications (where a host computer is used to dial into multiple
remote sites containing SLM/IM, SLM/IS, or SLM/CL modules) can make use of

the factory default configuration of the SLM SiteLync (as follows):

• All models : RUN mode

• All models : Auto-answer enabled

• All models : Auto-Dial-Out mode : disabled

• SLM/IM (EU) : Country code = Europe

• SLM/IS (EU) : D channel protocol = Euro-ISDN (DSS1)

B channel protocol = X.75

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User configuration of SLM SiteLync network modems will only be needed in the
following situations :

• An SLM/IM used in Europe, where the default country code of

“Europe” does not function properly (see “Modem Options” in
APPENDIX C).

• An SLM/IS requiring other than the Euro-ISDN (DSS1) D channel

protocol and the X.75 B channel protocol (see “Modem Options” in
APPENDIX C).

• An SLM/IM, SLM/IS, or SLM/CL that will make use of the Auto-Dial-

Out function (see Auto-Dial-Out configuration in Appendix C).

• SLM/AY units needing switch settings other than factory default (See

APPENDIX D).

Will Configuration be
Required?

ý If NO, and the SLM will be used

with its factory default settings,
skip to STEP 5. The SLM is ready
to function in a network.

þ If YES, see APPENDIX D for the

SLM/AY, or User Configuration
of the SLM SiteLync (below) for
all other models.

User Configuration of the SLM SiteLync

Note: Be sure to shut down any host application (i.e. LonMaker, Nodeutil, etc.)
before attempting to run the SLM/Config utility.

If configuration of the SLM SiteLync is necessary, follow these steps:

a. Connect a standard (straight-through) serial cable from the proper serial

port on the PC containing the software installed in Step 1 to the SETUP
connector on the SLM SiteLync network modem. See APPENDIX E for

connection details.
b. Set the RUN/CFG switch to the CFG (CONFIGURE) position.
c. Connect power to the SLM SiteLync network modem, or press RESET if

the unit is already powered.
d. If using the SLM SiteLync in MIP mode, skip to Step e. If using the SLM

SiteLync in NSI mode, use SLTALink Manager to establish a “Local

Link” with the SLM SiteLync module. Characteristics such as host PC

??

To learn more about

Auto-Dial-

Out Mode,

Country Codes, and
ISDN protocols, see

A

PPENDIX

C.

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port and baud rate can be specified. See “Establishing a New Local Link”

in APPENDIX A for details.

e. Run the SLM/Config utility (slm.exe) to customize the SLM SiteLync

module for the application. Be sure to set the proper LON Channel from
the LON Setup menu. Characteristics such as modem properties (ie,
county code, auto-dial mode, dial directories), security callback, hang-up
timer, and auto-dial-out can be specified. The SLM/Config utility is
similar to the Configure SLTA selection in the Devices menu of SLTALink
Manager. Although either program may be used to configure the SLM
SiteLync (in NSI mode), the SLM/Config utility eases the task of
determining the modem initialization string, allows the configuration

choices to be saved to and retrieved from a disk file, and can be used with

the SLM SiteLync in either NSI or MIP mode. See APPENDIX C for
details about the SLM/Config utility.

f. When configuration is complete, set the RUN/CFG switch to the RUN

position, and press the RESET button.

g. Remove the serial cable from the SETUP connector on the SLM SiteLync.

STEP 5. CONFIGURING HOST PC

If the SLM SiteLync is being used in MIP mode, no other con

figuration of the
DOS and 16 bit Windows drivers installed in Step 1 is required. The SLM is
ready to be used with the Host Application. See Appendix B for details on

dialing into a remote SLM SiteLync from the Host PC.

If the SLM SiteLync is being used

in NSI mode, a “link” must be established
between the PC and the SLM SiteLync before a host application can be executed.
A link may be either “local”, where the PC is directly connected to the SLM via

an RS232 cable, or “remote”, where the PC (with an int

ernal or external modem)

is connected to the SLM via a telephone or cellular channel.

To establish a new local or remote link with an SLM SiteLync in NSI mode using
SLTALink Manager, see “Establishing and New Local Link” or “Establishing a

in APPENDIX A.

Information in APPENDIX A

for remote links applies to the most common usage

of the SLM SiteLync where the PC “dials-

in to” remote SLM SiteLync sites. For

information on the more advanced usage where the SLM SiteLync in NSI mode

automatically dials-in to the PC, please refer to Technical Note TN031.

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APPENDIX

APPENDIX A. SLTALINK MANAGER AND NSI MODE

Host Applications using the LNS platform (such as LonMaker for Windows and
Windows DDE Server) require the SLM SiteLync to be used in NSI mode, along
with the SLTALink Manager. The SLTALink Manager provides a Windows 32­bit driver and a user interface for controlling the connection through an SLM
SiteLync network modem in NSI mode and for diagnosing connection problems.
It can monitor a modem line, answer an incoming call, associate the incoming
call’s SLM SiteLync (and hence its network) with a LonTalk node, and then
launch a pre-determined application for that particular network or SLM SiteLync.
Parameters such as local/remote connection, dialing preferences (area code,
access number, tone/pulse dialing, calling card dialing), monitoring for dial-in,
and link associations (to an application during dial-in) can be altered. The
SLTALink Manager enables a LonWorks network to establish a connection to a
host PC based on an event that occurs in the remote network (such as an alarm
condition). Refer to Technical Note TN031 to learn more about these advanced
SLM SiteLync and SLTALink Manager features.

DOS and 16-bit Windows LonManager API applications (such as Lonmaker for
DOS and Nodeutil) can make use of the SLM SiteLync in NSI mode via the
SLTALink Manager driver through the ldvvdd.sys (Windows 9x) or pcltdos.sys
(Windows NT) virtual device drivers. If the NSI mode driver installation was
performed as described in STEP 1 of the “SETUP AND OPERATION” section, the
driver was loaded onto the host PC, and a device driver line was added to the
config.sys file similar to one of the following:

Windows 9x (config.sys file)

device=c:\progra~1\ctipro~1\slm\ldvvdd.sys /D1 /V”LonSLTA”

Windows NT (config.nt file)

device = %systemroot%\system32\pcltdos.sys /D1

Figure 7 shows a typical host PC configuration when using SLTALink Manager
in an LNS application. The host PC configuration would be the same if
connected to a local SLTA SiteLync used as a Network Services Interface in NSI
mode.

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Figure 7. NSI Mode with Host PC using SLTALink Manager

Establishing a New Local Link

Use this procedure when the SLM SiteLync SETUP OR HOST

port is connected

directly to the PC COM

port via an RS232 cable. For the SLM/AY, be sure that

OPTION switch position 2 is in the UP position. For all other models, be sure

that the RUN/CFG switch is in the CFG position. Following

any change to

switch settings, be sure to power cycle or RESET the SLM SiteLync.

To establish a new local link with an SLM SiteLync using SLTALink Manager,

use the following steps:
a. From the Link menu, choose New.
b. In the “Link Description” window, specify a Name, click the Local button,

then click the Next button.

c. In the “Comm Port” window, specify the serial port to which the SLM

SiteLync will be connected, select a baud rate of 57600, then click the Next
button.

d. In the “Link Properties” window, accept the default field values by clicking

the Finish button.

e. From the Link menu, choose Select and select the link just configured from

the list .

f. Manually connect to the local SLM by clicking the “Link” button shown

here. Connection status will be indi

cated in the main window. If

successful, the “Remote Identifier” will be shown.

PSTN

Standard

Modem

Host PC

EIA-232

Interface

LonWorks

Nodes

SLM-IM

Host Application

LNS Software

SLTALink Manager

and

LDVVDD.SYS

Network Driver

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Establishing a New Remote Link

Use this procedure when using an internal or external modem on the PC to dial in
to a remote SLM SiteLync. For the SLM/AY, be sure that OPTION switch
position 2 is in the DOWN position. For all other models, be sure that the
RUN/CFG switch is in the RUN position. Following any change to switch
settings, be sure to power cycle or RESET the SLM SiteLync.

The modem connected to the host PC must first be installed using Modems
function in the Windows Control Panel. Be sure the “Modem Maximum Speed”
parameter in the “Standard Modem Properties” window is set to 57600 baud.

Once the PC modem is installed to Windows, establish a new remote link with an
SLM SiteLync using SLTALink Manager by using the following steps:

a. From the Line menu, choose Dialing Preferences. Click the Dialing Properties

button to bring up the “Dialing Properties window. Ensure that information
is correct for the location of the host PC.

b. From the Link menu, choose New.
c. In the “Link Description” window, specify a Name, click the Remote

button, then click the Next button.

d. In the “Dialing Address” window, specify the phone number (“Phone

-window) and select the modem to be used (“Connect Using”

sub-window).

e. If additional modem setup commands are needed for the modem attached to

the host PC (such as a command to set the B Channel protocol of an ISDN
modem to match the protocol selected for the SLM SiteLync), they can be
entered as follows :

• In the “Connect Using” window, click the Configure Line button to

access modem parameters.

• From the Connection tab, click the Advanced… button, then enter

required command string (starting with ‘AT’) in the “Extra

x.

• Click the OK button to accept the new advanced settings.

• Click the OK button to return to the Dialing Address window.

f. Click the Next button
g. In the “Link Properties” window, accept the default parameters by clicking

the Finish button.

h. From the Link menu, choose Select and select the link just configured from

the list.

i. Manually connect to the remote SLM by clicking the “Link” button shown

here. Connection status will be indicated in the main window. If
successful, the “Remote Identifier” will be shown.

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APPENDIX B. MIP MODE USING THE DOS DRIVER

LDVSLTA.SYS is the driver used for non-

LNS applications running on a DOS

or Windows 9x platform involving the SLM SiteLync network modem in MIP

mode. This driver will not function on Windows NT. If the MIP mode

driver

installation was performed as described in STEP 1 of the “S

ETUP AND

OPERATION

” section, the MIP mode driver (ldvslta.sys) was loaded onto the host

PC. In addition, a device driver was added to config.sys similar to the following:

device=c:\progra~1\ctipro~1\slm\ldvslta.sys /B57600 /P1
/D1

Figure 8 shows the host PC configuration when MIP mode is used.

Figure 8. MIP Mode with Host PC using LDVSLTA.SYS Device Driver

No configuration of the ldvslta.sys driver is required or supported.

The SLM SiteLync in MIP mode can be connected to the PC either locally via an
RS232 cable, or remotely via a modem at the PC. Set the SLM SiteLync

switches as follows, depending on the choice of local or remote connection:

SLM Model Local / Remote Switch Setting

SLM/AY Local OPTION 2 : UP
SLM/AY Remote OPTION 2 : DOWN
All Others Local RUN/CFG : CFG
All Others Remote RUN/CFG : RUN

Following any change to swi

tch settings, be sure to power cycle or RESET the

SLM SiteLync.

Dialing from the PC to a remote SLM SiteLync can be performed using the DOS
program HCU.EXE (installed in Step 1 of the Setup and Operation section) by

Standard

Modem

Host PC

EIA-232

Interface

Host Application

LDVSLTA.SYS

Network Driver

PSTN

LonWorks

Nodes

SLM-IM

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typing : HCU [-DLONn] ATDTddddddd!<CR>, where n is the LON device number
and dddddd is the number to be dialed, followed by an exclamation point.

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APPENDIX C. SLM/CONFIG UTILITY

The SLM/Config utility (slm.exe) is a tool to customize the SLM SiteLync

module for an application. Characteristics

such as modem properties (ie, county

code, auto-dial mode, dial directories), security callback, hang-

up timer, and

auto-dial-

out can be specified. The SLM/Config utility is very similar to the

Configure SLTA selection in the Devices menu of SLTALink Mana

ger. Although
either program may be used to configure the SLM SiteLync (in NSI mode), the
SLM/Config utility eases the task of determining the modem initialization string,

allows the configuration choices to be saved to and retrieved from a disk file, and
can be used with the SLM SiteLync in either NSI or MIP mode.

The software driver installation procedure (described in Step 1 of the “Setup and
Operation” section) will place the SLM/Config utility (slm.exe) in the following

directory unless otherwise specified:

C:\Program Files\CTI Products Inc\SLM

If using the SLM SiteLync in NSI mode (local or remote), the link to the SLM
must already be established using SLTA Link Manager before proceeding, see

Appendix A.
Any LonWorks host application (LNS, DOS, or Wi

ndows) using the SLM
SiteLync to be configured must be shut down before proceeding. Only one
application using a particular SLM SiteLync (including SLM/Config) may be

running at any one time.
Start the SLM/Config utility by double clicking the file name

(slm.exe) in

Windows Explorer. The following startup window will be displayed.

Selecting the LON Channel

From the LON Device

menu, select the LON channel assigned to the SLM

SiteLync being configured. Up to two LON channels will appear, one for NSI

mode and one for MIP mode, based on channels selected during installation.

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Configuration Using an Existing File

To configure an SLM SiteLync using an existing file that was previously saved
from the SLM/Config utility, select from the File menu : Open File, and select the
file to open. The Modem Setup window will be displayed and parameters may
be viewed or altered. Click on the Apply button to download the parameters to a
connected SLM SiteLync network modem.

Retrieving Configuration from an Existing SLM SiteLync

Parameters may be uploaded from a previously configured SLM SiteLync
network modem using the Upload From Connected SLM item of the File menu.
This feature is available only in NSI mode. Once uploaded, they may be
downloaded to additional SLM SiteLync units or modified and resent back to the
same unit, as described below.

Configuration for a New Application

To configure an SLM SiteLync module for a new application, select New File
from the File menu. Select the appropriate SLM SiteLync model, then select NSI

Mode or MIP Mode. The Modem Setup window will be displayed as follows (for

example, the European Union (EU) compatible analog modem, NSI mode) :

Specify the parameters for the following features based on system requirements.
After all parameters have been correctly specified, click on the Apply button to
download the parameters to the connected SLM SiteLync network modem.

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Parameters may also be saved to a file using the Save File As item of the File
menu.

Modem Options

Country (EU Analog Only)

European Union compatible modems allow a specification to enable country
specific line requirements. Test the SLM SiteLync first using the “Europe”
selection. If the connection is not satisfactory, select the actual country of

location from the drop-down list. Europe is the default selection.

Auto Answer

If the SLM Network Modem must automatically answer incoming calls, select

“Auto Answer”. Auto Answer enabled is the default state.

Answer/Originate Mode (Analog Leased Lines Only)

In leased line op

eration, it is suggested that the SLM SiteLync network modem

operate in Answer Mode. Answer Mode is the default state. The modem at the

host PC should be placed in Originate Mode.

Pulse Dial (Analog Dial-Up Only)

If the SLM Network Modem must use pulse d

ialing (as opposed to the more

common tone dialing), select “Pulse Dial”. Pulse Dial disabled is the default

state.

B Channel Protocol (ISDN Only)

The Bearer (B) Channel is used for transmitting data on the ISDN line. A variety

of protocols are used to fo

rmat the data on the B Channel. Specify the protocol

to match the protocol used in the ISDN modem connected to the host PC to

which the SLM SiteLync will communicate.

D Channel Protocol (ISDN Only)

The Delta (D) Channel is used for call supervision and co

ntrol, and the
activation/deactivation of ISDN features. A variety of protocols are used to
format the data on the D Channel. Specify the protocol required by the ISDN

line provider.

Extra Settings

In some cases, additional initialization commands are ne

eded to configure the
SLM Network Modem to customer specific requirements. When specified in this
text box, these characters are appended to the dial string, and appear in the

“Resulting Modem Settings” box. Normally, this box should be left blank.

Resulting Modem Settings

This read-

only line shows the complete initialization string to be downloaded to

the SLM SiteLync.

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Security

If security callback is required, select “Enable Callback”, select one of the five
Dial Directories, and specify the dial string to be used when connecting to the
host PC. This feature is not available in MIP mode.

Timers

If the SLM SiteLync should control the termination of the connection, specify a
non-zero value for the “Hangup Timer”. The SLM SiteLync will hang-up and
break a connection when the time specified has elapsed and no uplink or
downlink activity has occurred. A value of zero will allow a connection to
remain active indefinitely. The default setting is 15 minutes.

The “Guard Time” parameter controls how long the SLM will wait before
attempting to dial the next number for the auto dial-out configuration. For more
details on this advanced feature, see Technical Note TN031. The default setting
is 45 seconds. Guard Time is not available in MIP mode.

Dial Directories

Up to five dial strings can be specified in NSI mode. Up to eight dial strings can
be specified in MIP mode. These dial strings are used for the Security Callback
and Auto Dial-Out features. For more details on this advanced feature, see
Technical Note TN031.

Auto Dial-out Configuration

If the SLM SiteLync is required to dial the host PC when a network variable
update occurs from a connected node (ie, due to an alarm condition), then select
“NV Connect” and specify a range of dial directories to use. Multiple directories
may be specified to allow a connection retry to another directory number if the
first number was busy. Normally, only one directory will be used as shown in
the following diagram.

For more details on this advanced feature, see Technical Note TN031.

This feature is not available in MIP mode.

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APPENDIX D. OPTION SWITCH SETTINGS FOR

SLM/AY

OPTION

(SLM/AY only): Configuration of the SLM/AY is accomplished

through the setting of these eight switches. The positions of these switches are

read by the SLM firmware following a hardware reset caused by either a power

cycle or the pressing of the RESET button.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1. CFG3 .................Buffered Link Protocol ALERT/ACK Link Protocol (default)

2. CFG2 .................Remote Host Local Host (default)

3. CFG1 .................Network Disabled after Reset Network Enabled after Reset (default)

4. CFG0 .................8 Wire Interface 3 Wire Interface (default)

5. AutoBaud ...........Autobaud Enabled Autobaud Disabled (default)

6. Baud 2

7. Baud 1

8. Baud 0

DOWN UP

Baud Rate

Switch:

6

7

8

115200 DN DN DN

57600 (default) DN DN UP
38400 DN UP DN
19200 DN UP UP

9600 UP DN DN
2400 UP DN UP
1200 UP UP DN

14400 UP UP UP

Baud Rate

Interface Link Protocol Control

Switch 1 / CFG3 controls the network interface link protocol used between

the SLM/AY and a local host, when in MIP mode. The
ALERT/ACK link protocol is designed for host computers that
cannot accept asynchronously occurring streams of serial data at

high speed (typical of DOS and Windows applications). This is the

default state. The Buffered link protocol is designed for host
computers that can accept and buffer back-to-back serial data
without losing characters (typical of most real-time operating
systems, such as UNIX).

Modem Support

Switch 2 / CFG2 controls the use of the SLM/AY with an external modem.

If the SLM/AY is connected directly to a host, then this switch
should be set to the Local Host

state. This is the default position. If

the SLM/AY is connected to a modem, then this switch should be
set to the Remote Host state and CFG3 must be set to ALERT/ACK.

Network Disable

Switch 3 / CFG1 enables or disables network communications after reset. If

network communications is disabled after a reset, the SLM/AY will

not be able to communicate on the network until it receives an
niFLUSH_CANCEL command from the host.

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EIA-232 (SETUP) Interface

Switch 4 / CFG0 enables either a 3 wire (TxD, RxD, GND) or 8 wire (TxD,

RxD, DCD, DTR, RTS, GND) interface for the EIA-232 SETUP
connector. The default setting is 3 Wire Interface.

Autobaud

Switch 5 enables or disables the automatic selection of baud rate by the

SLM/AY. The recommended setting is Disabled, and should only
be Enabled when a fixed baud setting is not appropriate and when
the SLM/AY is connected to a local host. The Autobaud algorithm
is performed after a power cycle or reset. The default setting is

Disabled.

Baud Rate

Switches 6, 7, and 8 are used to set the serial bit rate. This setting is only

used if Autobaud is disabled. All data are transmitted using 1 start
bit, 8 data bits, no parity bits, and 1 stop bit.

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APPENDIX E. EIA-232 (SETUP OR HOST)

CONNECTIONS

Attaching the SLM SiteLync directly to a PC

Table 1. DB-9 to DB-9 Straight Through Cable

PC
Signal Name

PC
DB-9 Female

SLM

DB-9 Male

SLM
Signal Name

DCD Pin 1 Pin 1 DCD
RxD Pin 2 Pin 2 RxD
TxD Pin 3 Pin 3 TxD
DTR Pin 4 Pin 4 DTR
Signal Ground Pin 5 Pin 5 Signal Ground
DSR Pin 6 Pin 6 DSR
RTS Pin 7 Pin 7 RTS
CTS Pin 8 Pin 8 CTS

Attaching the SLM/AY to an External Modem

Table 2. DB-25 to DB-9 Null Modem Cable

Modem
Signal Name

Modem
DB-25 Male

SLM

DB-9 Male

SLM
Signal Name

RxD Pin 3 Pin 3 TxD
TxD Pin 2 Pin 2 RxD
DCD Pin 8 Pin 4 DTR
DTR & RTS Pin 20 & Pin 4 Pin 6 DSR
Signal Ground Pin 7 Pin 5 Signal Ground

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APPENDIX F. TROUBLESHOOTING

Models : ALL

Indicator Normal States for LonTalk Adapter Portion

PWR Indicates power is applied to the SLM device.
SERVICE Indicates reset cycle and LonTalk adapter configuration.

Indicator Fault States

Fault Possible Cause/Corrective Action

PWR is not illuminated Proper power is not attached to SLM.

Check the power input. If it is correct,
SLM must be returned for

evaluation/repair.
SERVICE does not illuminate at
power-up or reset or it stays on
for more than 6 to 8 seconds

The SLM unit is defective. The unit

must be returned for evaluation/repair.

SERVICE is blinking The LonTalk adapter is in the

unconfigured state. Commission the

LonTalk adapter with a network

management tool

Model : SLM/IS (ISDN)

Indicator Normal States for Modem Portion

LNK Indicates cable is connected to an ISDN termination device.
B Indicates a call has been established with another ISDN modem.
CD Indicates a call has been established with another ISDN modem and the

B channel protocol negotiation has been completed.

Indicator Fault States

Fault Possible Cause/Corrective Action

LNK is not illuminated Check ISDN cable and power to SLM

and ISDN termination device
B is not illuminated,
but call is placed

The wrong number was dialed, or SLM

auto-answer mode is disabled. Enable

auto-answer using SLM/Config.
CD is not illuminated,
but call is placed and B is on.

B channel protocol selection is wrong.

Use SLM/Config to make SLM B

channel protocol match that used by the

ISDN modem connected to the PC.

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Models : SLM/IM (Analog) and SLM/CL (Cellular)

Indicator Normal States for Modem Portion

RI Indicates incoming call is detected but not yet answered.
CD Indicates carrier is detected and training sequence is complete.

Indicator Fault States

Fault Possible Cause/Corrective Action

RI does not illuminated when a
call is placed to the SLM

Check telephone cable connection and
telephone number being dialed.
Replace the SLM with a standard

telephone to check the line.
RI blinks when call is placed,
but CD never illuminates.

Auto-answer mode is disabled. Use

SLM/Config to enable auto-answer.

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APPENDIX G. ORDERING CODE

The ordering code of the SLM SiteLync module indicates the installed options.

This ordering code is of the form: SLM/SLM/XX - T I P - M C , where

XX = Phone Line Usage
T = LonWorks Network Transceiver
I = LonWorks Interface
P = Power Input
M = Modem
C = Cell Cable

(XX) Model Type

The following model types are available, indicating the applicable phone
channel:

IM = Analog Phone Lines
IS = ISDN Phone Lines
CL = Cellular Link
AY = Direct Connect (for use as a local network interface)

(T) LonWorks Network Transceiver

The following LonWorks network transceiver options are available:
A = FTT-10A B = TPT/XF-78 C = TPT/XF-1250

(I) LonWorks Interface

The following LonWorks Interface options are available:
3 = NSI Mode (for LNS applications)
4 = MIP Mode (for non-LNS applications)

(P) Power Supply

The following Power Supply options are available:
1 = 10 – 35 V AC/DC 2 = 100 – 240 VAC

(M) Modem

The following Modem options are available:
F = Analog Dial-Up for US and Canada
G = Analog Leased Line for US and Canada
H = Analog Dial-Up for European Community (CTR21)
K = ISDN for European Community
L = AMPS for US and Canada

(C) Cell Cable

The following Cell Cable options are available:
4 = Nokia 5 = Motorola MicroTac Elite 6 = Motorola StarTac
X = None

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APPENDIX H. SPECIFICATIONS

Power: 10 to 35VAC/DC, or 100 to 240VAC
Mounting: DIN Rail, EN50022
Temperature: 0-60 °C
Humidity: 10-95% non-condensing
Safety: UL1950, CSA C22.2 , EC EN60950
EMI: Complies with: FCC Part 15, EN55022
EMC: Complies with EN55024
European: Carries the CE Mark
Transceivers Supported: FTT10A, TPT78, TPT1250
Configuration: SLTA Link Manager,

SLM/Config Utility

Dimensions: 3.5” (w) x 3.0” (h) x 4.2” (d)

90mm (w) x 75mm (h) x 107mm (d)
Telecom:
EU Analog V.34, 33600 bps, CTR21 Approved, Dial-up

Only
EU ISDN 64 Kbps,

D Channel : EuroISDN, VN-4, NTT, 1TR6
B Channel : X.75, V.110, V.120, HDLC
Transparent
S/T Interface

US Analog V.34, 33600 bps, FCC Part 68 Approved,

Dial-up or 2-wire Leased-line
Cellular AMPS, 4800 bps maximum