Honeywell 201104TXR User Manual

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INNCOM B578 Datasheet

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Figure 2 B578 Wall/Ceiling Mountable

Figure 1 B578 DIN

Overview

INNCOM’s multifunctional controller works in three configurations to facilitate different
Integrated Room Automation System (IRAS) operations:

 As the B578S Edge Router, it networks Ethernet to INNCOM’s Deep Mesh RF

network. It provides backhaul networks with up to 200* rooms per PAN ID. It
supports multiple IP protocols (UDP, ICMP). The expanded addressing facilitates
transport reliability and multicasting. The Edge Router enhances security and
offers RF-to-Ethernet protocol conversion, with the availability of a PoE power supply for Power over Ethernet
applications.

 As the B578N, the Edge Router interfaces with the Tridium Niagara JACE (Java Application Control Engine)

controller to provide connectivity to numerous common network protocols such as LonWorks and BACNet, as
well as proprietary networks.

 As the PC-803, the device acts as a protocol converter, converting in-room RF traffic to Ethernet towards the

server.

Note: The device will generally be referred to as the “B578” throughout this
document. Statements specific to a particular configuration will be noted
accordingly.

Features

 Supports CBL32 control algorithms
 RS485 System Interface dongle
 10MBit Ethernet
 Available in PoE and +12VDC powered models
 128 bit AES encryption (Ethernet link and RF network)
 Typical indoor RF range up to 100ft
 Supports 2.4Ghz IEEE 802.15.4 compliant RF transceiver
 Supports S5bus (through external adapter)
 Compact physical dimension
 DIN rail mounting option (Figure 1)
 Wall or ceiling mount on standard 2-gang ring (Figure 2)
 Supports up to 200 rooms depending on the guestroom application deployed and the selected RF environment

at the site.

 4 kBytes mailbox memory usable as a relay-buffer for battery operated devices (Edge Router)
 IPv6 support (Edge Router)

The 200 device limit is based on timing considerations used by the communication protocols of a Deep Mesh network. Local RF interference

sources, conditions, and device placement can decrease this number.

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Parameter

B578

RF Data Rate

250kbps

Indoor/Urban RF range

100ft

RF Transmit Power

50mW (+17dBm)

RF Receive Sensitivity

-97.7dBm

Frequency Band

2.4Ghz

Encryption

AES-128

Protocol

802.15.4

Frequency Channels

11–26

Network Topology

Mesh

Maximum devices per IP network segment

50 B578 PAN coordinators; 2000 PC-803 room gateways; 200 Edge Routers

Maximum devices per RF mesh network

Up to 200 (depending on application profile and site situation)

Maximum in-room devices per room

Up to 50

Supply Voltage

12VDC

Current Consumption

200mA peak, 100mA RMS

Operating Ambient Temperature

0–40 °C

Dimensions

86mm x 78mm x 40mm (DIN rail mount); 20.65mm x 22.25mm (wall mount)

Agency Approvals

FCC Part 15, CE Mark ETSI, RoHS

Specifications

This device contains FCC ID: GTC201104TXR.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This

device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Modifications not expressly approved by
INNCOM International Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Figure 2 DIN Rail Mounting

Mounting Considerations

The B578 Network Controllers are designed for mounting in a variety of applications. The bottom housing is
equipped with a channel and tab for DIN rail mounting and therefore does not require any additional screws or
hardware for installation. For screw-mounted applications, there are 4 countersunk holes located in the bottom
housing that can be accessed by removing the top cover and Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA).

Figure 3 B578 Network

The B578 can be attached to an X-type DIN rail. To attach the B578 to a DIN rail, pull the tab (Figure 3) down and
attach the bottom of the housing to the DIN rail (always mount the DIN rail with the tab at the bottom). Once the unit is
sitting flush on the rail, release the tab. To remove the B578 from the DIN rail, pull the tab down and lift the bottom edge
of the unit off the DIN rail first. This ensures that the cable, cable channels, and connections are always aligned in the
correct orientation in a daisy-chained application.

Please note that the above picture is from the INNCOM QC lab. In field deployment, B578s will typically be distributed
throughout the building.

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