
Q7751A Routers
DESCRIPTION 
The Q7751A Router doubles the bus length and the number 
of nodes on the L
ONWORKS
Q7751A2010 has an FTT-10 transceiver and is used on 
L
ONWORKS networks with the Excel 10 series 2000 family of 
controllers. The Q7751A1012 has a TP-78 transceiver and is 
used on L
ONWORKS networks with the Excel 10 VAV1 series 
1000 controllers. 
The Q7751A is a two-piece design allowing pre-wiring and 
cable testing prior to installing the router. The front panel 
includes a printed circuit board (PCB) with active electronics. 
It also has a service switch and two service LEDs; a 
combination power/wink LED, an activity LED and two 
network connectors. See Fig. 1 for front panel view. 
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 (E-Bus) network. The 
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The router is installed in a Type 2 base plate. Wiring 
connections are presented in Table 1. Specifications for the 
router are shown in Table 2. Network and power are 
connected to screw terminals located on a Type 2 base plate. 
The router is plugged into the base plate. No wiring is ever 
connected directly to the router. A writing space is provided 
on the back of the base plate for recording the date of 
installation and other important information. See Fig. 2 for 
front view of base plate. See Fig. 3 for rear view of base 
plate. 
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TEST 
POINTS
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3
BA
INTERFACE 
CONNECTOR
2
SERVICE 
LEDs 
CHANNEL A 
CHANNEL B
SERVICE 
SWITCH
PACKET ACTIVITY LED ROUTER 
TRANSFERRING PACKETS: FLASHING
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OUTLET ACCESS JACKS; USE FOR ACCESS TO L
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ROUTER INTERFACE MODEL AND SOFTWARE REVISION NUMBERS.
PEEL-OFF CODE 39 FORMAT BAR CODE OF ROUTER INTERFACE
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Neuron
 CHIP ID NUMBER.
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POWER LED: 
POWER ON: ILLUMINATED 
CONTINUOUSLY
ONWORKS
 BUS.
Fig. 1. Q7751A Router front plate. 
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THREADED SCREW HOLES FOR ATTACHING ROUTER INTERFACE TO 
BASE PLATE. USE 8-32, 3/8 IN. SCREW, Echelon 205-0130-01 OR EQUAL.
0.230 IN. HOLES FOR ATTACHING BASE PLATE TO ELECTRICAL BACK 
2
BOX OR SUB-PANEL.
0.180 X 0.280 IN. HOLE FOR THE ATTACHING BASE PLATE TO 
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ELECTRICAL BACK BOX OR SUB-PANEL. USE 6-32, FLAT-HEAD, 
3/8 IN. MINIMUM SCREW.
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Fig. 2. Q7751A front view of base plate. 
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WIRE 
ENTRY
TERMINAL 
SCREW, 
TIGHTENING 
TORQUE 4 
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THREADED SCREW HOLES FOR ATTACHING ROUTER INTERFACE TO 
BASE PLATE. USE 8-32, 3/8 IN. SCREW, Echelon 205-0130-01 OR EQUAL.
0.230 IN. HOLES FOR ATTACHING BASE PLATE TO ELECTRICAL BACK 
BOX OR SUB-PANEL.
0.180 X 0.280 IN. HOLE FOR THE ATTACHING BASE PLATE TO 
ELECTRICAL BACK BOX OR SUB-PANEL. USE 6-32, FLAT-HEAD, 
3/8 IN. MINIMUM SCREW.
WRITING SPACE FOR INSTALLER. USE FINE POINT 
SANFORD SHARPIE MODEL 30001 OR EQUAL.
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Fig. 3. Q7751A rear view of base plate. 
The Type 2 base plate is keyed to prevent accidental 
insertion of an incorrect module. The router is attached to 
the base plate with two 8-32 x 3/8 in. screws (provided). 
The Type 2 base plate mounts to either a suitable U.S. four 
in. square, two in. deep (10.16 cm x 5.08 cm) electrical 
box, U.S. double gang electrical box or an IP-65 (NEMA 4) 
enclosure. See Fig. 4 and 5. 
4 IN. SQUARE 
ELECTRICAL 
BOX
BASE PLATE
ROUTER MODULE
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Fig 4. Four in. square, two in. deep electrical box 
mounting configuration. 
DOUBLE GANG 
ELECTRICAL BOX
BASE PLATE
ROUTER MODULE
Fig 5. Double gang two in. deep electrical box 
mounting configuration. 
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Table 1. Router Wiring Connections. 
Screw Terminal  Wiring Connection 
1 and 2  Incoming network wiring, polarity insensitive; CHANNEL A. 
3 and 4  Outgoing network wiring, polarity-insensitive; CHANNEL A. 
5 and 14  Cable shields; terminals 5 and 14 are internally connected. 
6 and 7  Incoming power wiring 16 to 30 Vac or Vdc at 2.0 VA, polarity-insensitive. If using dc power, maintain 
continuity of the power polarity throughout the network. Terminals 6 and 8 should be the same polarity. 
Terminals 7 and 9 should be the same polarity. 
10 and 12  Unused 
Jumpered together internally; can be used to land extra wires. 
11 and 13  Jumpered together internally; can be used to land extra wires. 
15 and 16  Incoming network wiring, polarity insensitive; CHANNEL B. 
17 and 18  Outgoing network wiring, polarity-insensitive; CHANNEL B. 
Table 2. Router Specifications. 
Function Description 
Processor  Two Echelon Neuron® 3150 chips. 10 Mhz. 
Service function  Recessed service switch, service LED. Dual tear-off bar code Neuron® ID self-adhesive tag for application 
to redline drawings in the field. 
Transceiver type  Depends on model. FTT-10 for Q7751A2010 
TP-78 for Q7751A1012 
Network connector  Ten orange screw terminals, non-removable, wire clamp style. Supports 12 to 24 AWG (4 to 0.27 mm2) 
wire, shielded or unshielded daisy-chained cable. Two phone plug connectors are front panel accessible; 
one per channel. 
Input power  16 to 30 Vac or Vdc at 2.0 VA, internally isolated power supply. 
Power connector  Four black screw terminals, non-removable, wire clamp style. Supports 12 to 24 AWG (4 to 0.27 mm2) 
daisy-chained wire. 
Mounting  Use with suitable back plate. Electrical box type or wall/35 mm DIN type. 
Temperature  -40 to +185oF (-40 to +85oC) operating and non-operating. 
Humidity  10 to 95% RH at 122oF (50oC). 
EMI  FCC A, CE Mark 
Safety agency  UL 916 
INSTALLING THE ROUTER 
Install the router using the following steps: 
 1. Make sure the Type 2 base plate is correctly wired, 
installed, and fastened to the electrical enclosure. 
 2. Check for continuity on all network and power wiring. 
 3. Make sure all network channels are terminated with 
the correct number and type of terminator. Either one 
or two terminator(s) can be installed in unused screw 
terminals at the end of a network run. 
 4. Insert the router into the Type 2 base plate. 
a. Align the network access jacks on the router 
with the arrowhead on the Type 2 base plate 
(the arrow should point toward the jacks). 
b. Firmly press router into the base plate to make 
sure the module is properly seated in its base 
plate connector. 
NOTE: The router can be hot plugged. There is no 
need to disconnect power when installing 
the module. If power is present, the Power 
LED lights. If power is not present, the 
Power LED is off. 
 5. Screw the two 8-32 x 3/8 in, (9.5 mm) screws into the 
threaded inserts in the base plate. 
 6. Configure the router as described in the appropriate 
software user guide. 
 7. See Troubleshooting section if necessary. 
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TROUBLESHOOTING 
Table 3 contains common troubleshooting symptoms and 
possible reasons and actions for repair. 
Table 3. Troubleshooting symptoms and solutions. 
Symptom Diagnosis 
Power LED lit  This is the normal LED state with node powered. 
Power LED unlit  Power supply that provides power to the module has lost primary power. Check power supply 
outlet for power. 
Power wiring not correctly connected to module. Use a meter to check for power on base plate 
power terminals. 
Input voltage is too low due to excessive load on the power supply that provides power to the 
module because of excessively long cabling or power wiring that is shorted. Use a meter to 
check for the correct voltage level on the base plate power terminals. Correct wiring length if too 
long. Repair or replace faulty power cable. 
Service LED unlit  This is the normal state of the LED for a configured module. 
Service LED flashing  The module is not configured. This is the normal state for a new module. Commission the 
module using the software tool. 
No network communications Network wiring not connected correctly to the module. 
Network cabling shorted, open, or otherwise damaged. Use continuity tester to check cabling. 
Router(s) on network are not commissioned or powered. 
Incorrect router channel type installed on channel. 
Erratic or improper network 
communications 
Network wiring not securely connected to base plate terminals. The optimum tightening torque 
for a base plate screw terminal is 4 lb/in. (0.5N/m) maximum. 
Module not properly seated in the base plate. Make sure the module is pressed firmly into the 
base plate and secured with fixing screws. 
Use E-Bus Wiring Guidelines, form 74-2865. 
Improper network cabling. In some cases, it is possible to correct network communications by 
installing the Q7740A or Q7740B repeater in series with the network cabling. In other cases, the 
cabling must be replaced with an approved cable. 
Too many nodes on a channel. See the appropriate software user guide for channel limitations. 
Controllers or devices are connected to the wrong channel of a router. Make sure the correct 
types of controllers or devices are connected to the two router channels. 
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ONWORKS® is a registered trademark of Echelon® Corporation. 
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