Schneider Electric NC2-F-000000000, NC2-R-254000000, NC2-R-127000000, NC2-R-064000000, NC2-R-032000000 Data Sheet

Andover ContinuumTM

NetController II
CPU Module

The Andover ContinuumTM NetController II is a redesigned version
of the NetController, a high-powered Central Processing Unit
(CPU) module and network manager for the Andover Continuum
intelligent building system.

Andover Continuum NetController II CPU Module
Features

With its 128 MB DDR SDRAM, 32 MB flash,
and four programmable communications
ports (including an interface to Infinity’s
Infinet distributed controllers), the
NetController II provides a total solution
for facility-wide network communications
and information management. Of the total
DDR SDRAM memory, 12 MB is allocated for
application and run-time data and 48 MB
for personnel records.

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PRODUCT AT A GLANCE

• Native Ethernet IP Network Controller

• Powerful, modular CPU board for monitoring and

cont rol of both Andover Continu um I/O Modules

and Infinity Infinet distributed controllers

• High -speed network ing — 4 mil lion no des

on Ethernet

• Four p rogramm able co mm. por ts for

flex ible int erconne ctivity and th ird par ty

communications

• Prog rammabl e batter y backup pr ovides c hoice

of shutdown options

• Flash for easy online software updates

• Andov er Plai n Engli sh (PE) langu age

simplifies programming

• DIN rail mounting and slide-together

connectors for easy installation

• Compatible with Andover Infinity hardware

and CyberSt ation 1 .8 and h igher softw are.

(Cyb erStatio n v1.74 SP2 may be use d with a

limited feature set.)

• Secu re Ethe rnet co mmunica tions w ith

IPSec/IKE Encryption and hardware acceleration

• Easy configuratio n using emb edded

configuration web pages

• Supp ort for Area Lo ckdown and Con dition

“Threat” Level based access rights

•

Support for Andover Continuum

2nd Generation XDrivers

The NetController II is compatible with Andover
Continuum CyberStation
higher, and includes new features such as network
security, condition level, area lockdown, and email.
(CyberStation v1.74 SP2 is compatible with the
NetController II but is limited to the features that do
not require v1.8 for support.)

TM

software version 1.8 and

NetController Compatible

The NetController II has been designed to replace
the original NetController. Since the form factor
has not changed, the NetController II can be
substituted for a NetController and plug into the
same enclosure, power supply, and I/O modules as
a drop-in replacement. Additionally, the NetController
II supports 24 VAC power sources allowing low cost
AC transformers to power the NetController II for
non-I/O module applications. The NetController II
can also co-exist on the same Andover Continuum
system along with the original NetController.

High-Speed Communication

The NetController II acts as the system coordinator,
providing integrated global control and monitoring,
history logging, and local and remote logging for
both the Andover Continuum I/O modules and
the RS-485 Infinet controllers that control your
individual building services — heating, ventilation,
air conditioning, lighting, access control, and more.
The NetController II communicates with up to 32
Andover Continuum I/O modules via Andover LON
communications over a choice of RS-485 or free
topology bus media. The NetController II supports

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8.75”

222.3 mm

6.00”

152.4 mm

2.50”

63.5 mm

Bottom Panel

I/O Bus
Connector

Andover Continuum
Power Supply Connector

24 VAC/12-28 VDC
Connector
(for Alternate
Power Supply)

L +
N ­GND

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Features

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expansion of up to two Infinet networks. Each Infinet
network can contain 127 Infinet controllers and up to
31 Infinet ACX series access controllers or DCX 250
Infinet display controllers.

An Ethernet port also allows the NetController II to
communicate with other NetControllers and Andover
Continuum Workstations over a high-speed 10/100
Mbps Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) using
IP protocol. Andover Continuum workstations are
capable of communicating with up to 4 million nodes
on Ethernet. The Ethernet network interface is a
10/100 Ethernet with an RJ-45 connector.

The NetController II’s flash memory allows you to
download software revisions over Ethernet using an
Andover Continuum workstation. The flash memory
feature eliminates the need to perform EPROM
change-outs in the field.

Dimensional Drawings

Serial Communications

The NetController II’s four prorammable communi­cations ports can be configured as a combination of
RS-422, RS-232, or RS-485 intefaces to modems,
printers, and third party devices, and up to two Infinet
field controller networks.

Optional Wireless Infinet

The NetController II can also communicate using
a wireless mesh network. Simply plug an Andover
Continuum Wireless Adapter into one of the Service
Ports of the NetController II with wireless compatible
firmware to create a wireless mesh network that
sends and receives Infinet messages.

Andover Plain EnglishTM Programming

The Andover Continuum NetController II can be
configured to meet the exact requirements of your
application using the powerful Andover Plain English
programming language. Programs are entered into
the NetController II using the Andover Continuum
workstation. The NetController II stores and executes
the programs. Just as with Infinity, one single
language is used system-wide.

Bottom Panel

Power Connectors

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Andover Continuum NetController II CPU Module

L

(+)

LO

BA T

PWR
FAI L

+

N
(-)

24VDC ,15W

24VAC ,
20VA, 50/60HZ
12-28VDC ,
15W

MODEL

S/N

DA T E

,dated

INSTALLATION

USE COPPER CONDUCTORS ONLY

This equipment complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation

For detailed installation instructions review document

MODEM INSTALLED

Complies with FCC, Part 68, Rules.
FCC Registration Number: AU7NMO1BMT5656R REN# 0.1B

LON

-

LON+

24VDC ,50W

C

US

58B2

N183 1

TAC, I nc.

MORE THAN ONE DISCONNECT
SWITCH MAY BE REQUIRED TO
DE-ENERGIZE THIS EQUIPMENT
BEFORE SERVICING.

CAUTION

OPEN ENERGY
MANAGEMENT
EQUIPMENT

Left Side Panel

Right Side Panel

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Features

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The dynamic memory of the NetController II can
be allocated for any combination of programs,
scheduling, alarming, reporting, and data logging.
The object-oriented Andover Plain English language
with intuitive keywords provides easy operation and
programming. In addition, Andover Plain English’s
pre-defined and customized functions and powerful
math capabilities reduce programming time.

Optional Auto-Baud Modem

The optional Andover Continuum modem allows
the NetController II to communicate with and
exchange data over standard voice grade
telephone lines with speeds up to 38.4 K baud.
The modem has built-in data compression and
error-correction protocols, auto-dial/auto answer
capabilities, and is UPS-supported.

Dimensional DrawingsSoftware Capabilities

Left Side Panel

Right Side Panel

UPS Operation

The NetController II incorporates software program­mable battery backup that reduces or eliminates the
impact of power failure. In powerfail mode, the UPS
can support the system fully running for up to 60
minutes. In addition, the NetController II can go into
low-power mode in which only the DDR SDRAM
and real-time clock are powered for up to 7 days.

Modular Design for Slide-Together
Connection

The NetController II features a sleek, lightweight
casing designed for natural convection cooling.
Built-in connectors on either side of the NetController
II module allow power transmission from the power
supply module and communication signals to the
Andover Continuum I/O modules to feed through
easy-slide 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 II module is designed
for mounting in an optional NEMA 1-style Andover
Continuum enclosure. (See the Andover Continuum
Enclosure and Display Module System data sheet.)

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Andover Continuum NetController II CPU Module
Specifications

NetController II CPU Module

0505

Electrical

Power

24VAC, 50/60 Hz 12-28 VDC auto-sensing

Power Consumption

10 W

Real Time Clock

Battery-backed by UPS and internal battery

Mechanical

Operation Environment

32°-120°F (0-49°C),

10-95% RH (non-condensing)

Dimensions

8.7˝ W x 6.00˝ L x 2.5˝ H

(222.3 W x 152.4 L x 63.5 H mm)

Weight

1.5 lbs. (0.68 kg.)

Enclosure Type

UL open class,

flammability rating of UL94-5V, IP 10

Mounting

DIN rail or wall mount using attached fasten-

ers. (Andover Continuum

NEMA 1-style enclosure available.)

Battery

Internal Battery

NiMH, 3.6 VDC, 800 mAh

Battery Backup

Two 12V 7.0 AHr sealed rechargeable

batteries on the Andover Continuum

UPS power supply provides 60 minutes

@ 35 Watts power consumption full UPS

(CPU plus I/O power); 7 day DDR SDRAM

and real-time clock. Expandable by use of

greater amp-hour batteries.

Communications

Comm. Error Checking

International Standard CRC 16

Ethernet LAN Inteface

10/100 Ethernet; ethernet cable with

RJ-45 connector.

Serial Comm. Interface

Four programmable ports, software

configurable as printer, modem, wireless

adapter, RoamIO2, or third party system.

Infinet can be configured on Ports 1 and 2.

Comm1: RS-232, RS-485, Service Port

Comm2: Service Port, RS-485

Comm3: RS-232, (optional) Modem

(RJ-11 connector)

Comm4: RS-422 (L-Bus) or RS-485

Serial Comm. Interface Speed

Comm1: Baud rates up to 38.4K for

RS-232 mode

Comm3: Baud rates up to 38.4K when

configured for RS-232 or

internal modem

Infinet Bus Length

4,000ft. (1,220 m) standard for Infinet

using approved shielded, twisted pair,

low capacitance cable. Infilink module

allows extension to longer distances.

I/O Bus

ACC-LON communications.

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

RS-485 Bus

Communications Speed: 39 K baud

Bus Length: 2,000 ft. (610 m)

Bus media: Shielded, twisted-pair

cable. 120 ohm termination

required at both ends of

the ACC-LON network

(when modules are

mounted remotely)

FTT-10A Bus

Communications Speed: 78 K baud

Bus Length: Up to 8858 ft. (2700 m) for

Bus Topology

Up to 1640ft. (500 m)

for Free Topology.

Repeater required for

longer distances

Bus Media: Refer to Echelon

FTT-10A

Free Topology documentation.

Connections

Power

5-position plug-in connector on left side of

module for direct connection to Andover

Continuum power supply module.

3-position connector on left side of module

for direct connection to a 24 VAC or

12-28 VDC external power source.

(Both connectors cannot be used at the

same time.)

Ethernet

RJ-45 connector for 10/100 Ethernet

Printer

RJ-45 connector

Modem

RJ-11 connector

I/O Bus

5-position plug-in connector on right side of

module for direct connection of up to

32 Andover Continuum I/O modules

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Specifications

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NetController II CPU Module

User LEDs/Switches

Status Indicator LEDs

SYSTEM

POWER: Power ON

CPU: CPU Active

ERROR: Error

COMM1

TD: Transmit Data

RD: Receive Data

DCD: Data Carrier Detect

DTR: Data Terminal Ready

COMM2

TD: Transmit Data

RD: Receive Data

COMM3

TD: Transmit Data

RD: Receive Data

DCD Data Carrier Detect

DTR: Data Terminal Ready

MODEM: Indicates the MODEM

is selected

(Comm Port 3 is shared:

RS-232 and MODEM.)

COMM4

TD: Transmit Data

RD: Receive Data

I/O BUS

STATUS: Indicates ACC-LON I/O

bus is Online

ETHERNET

ACT/LINK: Indicates status of

Ethernet activity and link

10/100 Mbps: Not lit for 10 Mbps

Orange for 100 Mbps

Push Button Switches

Clear Memory

RESET/Clear Memory

Reset IP Address

(On PC board) Resets network address

settings in flash memory and restores all

non-volatile settings to factory defaults.

General

Microprocessor

MCF5275 running at 150 MHz

Memory

DDR SDRAM: 128 MB

Flash: 32 MB

Agency Listings

FCC Class A, ICES-003, CE,

C-Tick, WEEE, UL/CUL 916

Pending: UL 294, UL 1076

Models

NC2-R-000000000

NetController II, 0 Nodes,

RS-485 I/O Bus Interface

NC2-R-008000000

NetController II, 8 Nodes,

RS-485 I/O Bus Interface

NC2-R-032000000

NetController II, 32 Nodes,

RS-485 I/O Bus Interface

NC2-R-064000000

NetController II, 64 Nodes,

RS-485 I/O Bus Interface

NC2-R-127000000

NetController II, 127 Nodes,

RS-485 I/O Bus Interface

NC2-R-254000000

NetController II, 254 Nodes,

RS-485 I/O Bus Interface

NC2-F-000000000

NetController II, 0 Nodes,

FTT-10A I/O Bus Interface

NC2-F-008000000

NetController II, 8 Nodes,

FTT-10A I/O Bus Interface

NC2-F-032000000

NetController II, 32 Nodes,

FTT-10A I/O Bus Interface

NC2-F-064000000

NetController II, 64 Nodes,

FTT-10A I/O Bus Interface

NC2-F-127000000

NetController II, 127 Nodes,

FTT-10A I/O Bus Interface

NC2-F-254000000

NetController II, 254 Nodes,

FTT-10A I/O Bus Interface

Options

H High Encryption

X XDriver Enabled (Comm1 and Ethernet

Level XDrivers enabled by default.)

M Modem

A Advanced Alarming (includes

SNMP and Redundant Alarming)

C Critical Security (includes Condition

“Threat” Level feature)

Export Classification

The NetController II CPU Module is classified

in ECCN 5A002 and its software package is

classified in ECCN 5D002. These items are

controlled by the Bureau of Industry and Security

(BIS), U.S. Department of Commerce, because

of their encryption functionality. BIS authorized

the export and reexport of the NetController II

CPU Module and its software package under

License Exception ENC in CCATS # G053811.

DO NOT EXPORT THIS PRODUCT FROM

THE COUNTRY OF DESTINATION.

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