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Nemtek Druid LCD 2X Network Manual

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  • Page 1 Network Guide For Druid LCD 2X Energizers...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Disclaimer NEMTEK Group Outlets 4-Zone Keypad Energizer Setup NEMTEK Ethernet Module Setup Ethernet Network Setup 6.1 Basic Ethernet Setup 6.2 Ethernet/Optic Fibre Network Setup 6.3 Ethernet/Optic Fibre Ring Example 6.4 Ethernet/Wireless Network Setup RS485 Network 7.1 Daisy Chain Network Setup 7.2 Star Network Setup...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction & Disclaimer 1 INTRODUCTION The NEMTEK Druid LCD 2x energizer and NEMTEK 8-way Relay Board provide the network connection capability for the synchronisation, centralised control and/or remote control and feedback of multiple energizers and relay boards. Various network topologies are possible,...

  • Page 4: Nemtek Group Outlets

    3 NEMTEK Group Outlets HEAD OFFICE Tel: +27 (0)11 462 8283 Northriding Commercial Park Fax: +27 (0)11 462 7132 Stand 251, Aintree Street, Northriding Randburg, South Africa EXPORTS Tel: +27 (0)11 462 8283 exports@nemtek.com Fax: +27 (0)11 462 7132 EDENVALE...

  • Page 5: 4-Zone Keypad Energizer Setup

    4 4-Zone Keypad Energizer Setup A A 4-zone energizer network can be created by connecting two Druid LCD 2x energizer via the keypad bus, using the NEMTEK 4-Zone Keypad. Both energizers can be controlled with one keypad and alarms generated on either energizer will be visible on the keypad.
  • Page 6 4 4-Zone Keypad Energizer Setup B Ensure the energizer is restored to factory default: i. Reconnect the battery power. [2] ii. Reconnect the mains power. [1] iii. Within 60 seconds of reconnecting the power, enter 2389# on the keypad. Enter installer mode by entering 012345*0#. Ensure the energizer LCD display turns purple.
  • Page 7 4 4-Zone Keypad Energizer Setup C 3. Connect the master energizer, slave energizer and keypad: Connect the master energizer’s keypad ground (marked -), data line (marked DATA) and synchronisation line (marked SYNC) to the slave energizer’s keypad ground, data line and synchronisation line. (Do not Connect the master and slave energizer’s positive lines (marked +) together).

  • Page 8: Nemtek Ethernet Module Setup

    3. Connect the Ethernet Module directly to your computer using a suitable Ethernet cable. 4. Power up the NEMTEK board and ensure the green POWER LED is lit (For the NemLink board, power the board via either the J1 or J2 connector).
  • Page 9 “ModuleStaticIP” 13. Enter a new adhering to the following criteria: “ModuleStaticIP” a. Every NEMTEK network device needs to have a unique address. Devices cannot share the same address. “ModuleStaticIP” b. It is recommended that the is chosen from the range...
  • Page 10 255. b. The NEMTEK Smart IO Board can only communicate with one energizer, “RemoteIP” “ModuleStaticIP”...

  • Page 11: Ethernet Network Setup

    6 Ethernet Network Setup A By using a NEMTEK FG7 module and associated hardware, remote control and feedback are possible to multiple Druid LCD 2x and 8-way Relay Boards, via an ethernet or network. Basic Ethernet Setup The example diagram below illustrates the required hardware and wiring required for the network setup.
  • Page 12 6 Ethernet Network Setup B 3. For the FG7: a. Disconnect the power and open the NEMTEK FG7 (Refer to the FG7 Installer Manual). b. Connect the supplied FG7-Nemlink pigtail to the FG7 J7 connector. [1] c. Connect the other end of the pigtail to the Nemlink J1 connector. [2] d.
  • Page 13 6 Ethernet Network Setup C 4. For the Druid LCD 2x energizer: a. Disconnect the energizer mains and battery power. [1, 2] b. Install the Nemlink board on top of the battery brace and fasten with 4 screws. [3] c. Install the 10-way ribbon cable between the energizer and Nemlink board.
  • Page 14 Connect the relay board to a port on the ethernet switch (the port number does not matter) with an ethernet cable. [4] e. Power up the relay board (The NEMTEK Power Pack can be used to power the relay board).
  • Page 15 6 Ethernet Network Setup E 6. For the NEMTEK GPS Module: a. Disconnect the energizer mains and battery power. [1, 2] b. Connect connecting the GPS module’s power (marked GND and +12V) and synchronisation line (marked SYN), to the energizer’s external power...

  • Page 16: Ethernet/Optic Fibre Network Setup

    2km, may be used. These converters require a 12V dc power supply, which can be supplied by the NEMTEK Power Pack. The rest of the network configuration remains the same as explained in section 6.1.

  • Page 17: Ethernet/Optic Fibre Ring Example

    6 Ethernet Network Setup F Ethernet/Optic Fibre Ring Example The ethernet/optic fibre network discussed in section 7 may be installed in a ring-like fashion as shown in the figure below, by using multiple network switches. This is useful when optic fibre cables are installed along the perimeter fence/wall and energizers or IO boards need to be installed consecutively near the fence/wall.

  • Page 18: Ethernet/Wireless Network Setup

    6 Ethernet Network Setup G Ethernet/Wireless Network Setup Long distance ethernet cables may also be replaced with wireless technology for ease of installation. Different topologies are possible depending on the client’s requirements as shown in the figures below. The software setup explained in this document will be identical for the different topologies.
  • Page 19 The antennas should be set up and configured to the specific manufacturer requirements. The network parameters should be as follows: a. IP address: Should be in the same IP range as the rest of the NEMTEK network devices and all antenna should have a unique static IP. Don not use DHCP.

  • Page 20: Rs485 Network

    By using a NEMTEK FG7 module and associated hardware, remote control and feedback are possible to multiple Druid LCD 2x and 8-way Relay Boards, via an RS458 daisy chain or star network. The RS485 board also has the capability to synchronise energizer pulsing on a separate RS485 synchronisation channel.
  • Page 21 To set up the network, follow these steps: 1. For the connection setup between the PC and FG7 module, refer to the FG7 installer manual. The PC to FG7 link is optional to run the NEMTEK Fenceprobe software. 2. For the FG7: a.
  • Page 22 7 RS485 Network C 3. For the Druid LCD 2x energizer: a. Disconnect the energizer mains and battery power. [1, 2] b. Install the RS485 board on top of the battery brace and fasten with 4 screws. [3] c. Install the 10-way ribbon cable between the energizer and RS485 board.
  • Page 23 7 RS485 Network D h. Ensure the energizer is restored to factory default: Reconnect the battery power. [2] ii. Reconnect the mains power. [1] iii. Within 60 seconds of reconnecting the power, enter 2389# on the keypad. Enter installer mode by entering 012345*0# on the keypad. Ensure the energizer LCD display turns purple.
  • Page 24 RS485 network device to the DATA OUT GND, A and B terminals of the relay board. [6] h. Power up the relay board once all data connections in the daisy chain ring has been completed. (The NEMTEK Power Pack can be used to power the relay board)
  • Page 25 7 RS485 Network F 5. For energizer synchronisation: a. Follow steps 3. a – d in this section to install the RS485 board and keypad, if not already completed. Ensure the power is disconnected before continuing. b. Choose one energizer in the network that will be used as the master for synchronisation.
  • Page 26 7 RS485 Network G e. Reconnect the battery and mains power. [4, 5] Repeat step a. and d. for all other slave energizers on the network. g. Connect a single core wire from the slave energizer’s sync terminal (marked SYNC) to the synchronisation output terminal (OUT) of the RS485 board. [1, 2] h.

  • Page 27: Star Network Setup

    The example diagram below illustrates the required hardware and wiring required for an RS485 star network setup. The NEMTEK Power Pack may be used to provide a 12V supply with battery backup to the FG7 and 8-way Relay Board. Note that all RS485 5-core cables should have a maximum length of 1000m and the 10-way ribbon should have a maximum length of 1m.
  • Page 28 7 RS485 Network I 2. For the FG7: a. Disconnect the power and open the NEMTEK FG7 (Refer to the FG7 Installer Manual). b. Connect the GND, A and B wires going to the all RS485 network device IN terminals, as explained in steps 3 and 4, to the RS485 OUT GND, A and B terminals of the FG7.
  • Page 29 7 RS485 Network J 3. For the Druid LCD 2x energizer: a. Disconnect the energizer mains and battery power. [1, 2] b. Install the RS485 board on top of the battery brace and fasten with 4 screws. [3] c. Install the 10-way ribbon cable between the energizer and RS485 board.
  • Page 30 7 RS485 Network K h. Ensure the energizer is restored to factory default: Reconnect the battery power. [2] ii. Reconnect the mains power. [1] iii. Within 60 seconds of reconnecting the power, enter 2389# on the keypad. Enter installer mode by entering 012345*0# on the keypad. Ensure the energizer LCD display turns purple.
  • Page 31 Power up the relay board once all data connections in the multi-drop network has been completed (The NEMTEK Power Pack can be used to power the relay board). 5. For the NEMTEK GPS Module: For the GPS module setup refer to step 6 in section 6.1.

  • Page 32: Rs485/Optic Fibre Network Setup

    2km, may be used. These converters require a 12 Vdc power supply (not shown in figure), which can be supplied by the NEMTEK Power Pack. The diagrams below show the different possible optic fibre configurations.
  • Page 33 7 RS485 Network N 2. For the FG7: a. Set the FG7 up by following the steps in section 7.1 b. Connect the GND, RX+ and RX- wires going to the first RS485/fibre converter to the RS458 OUT GND, A and B terminals of the FG7 (see FG7 figure in section 7.1).
  • Page 34 It is not necessary to connect the GND wire. c. Connect the optic fibre cables as mentioned for the converters on the FG7 side. 5. For the Druid LCD 2x energizer: Set up the energizer by following the steps in section 7.2 and replacing the FG7 with the RS485/fibre converter.
  • Page 35 To set up the network, follow these steps: 1. For the connection setup between the PC and FG7 module, refer to the FG7 installer manual. The PC to FG7 link is optional to run the NEMTEK Fenceprobe software. 2. For the FG7: a.
  • Page 36 4. For the RS485/fibre converters on the energizer/relay board side: Set up the RS485/fibre converters as explained in step 4 of the previous topology. 5. For the Druid LCD 2x: Set up the energizer as explained in step 5 of the previous topology.
  • Page 37 To set up the network, follow these steps: 1. For the connection setup between the PC and FG7 module, refer to the FG7 installer manual. The PC to FG7 link is optional to run the NEMTEK Fenceprobe software. 2. There will only be one RS485/fibre converter per network device (FG7, Energizer, Relay board) in this topology, but all wiring can be done as explained in the previous topology, except for the fibre connections.

  • Page 38: Ethernet/Optic Fibre/Rs485 Combined Network

    1. For the connection setup between the PC and FG7 module, refer to the FG7 installer manual. The PC to FG7 link is optional to run the NEMTEK Fenceprobe software. 2. For the setup of the ethernet part of the network including the FG7, Nemlink and Ethernet/Fibre converters, refer to section 5 (NEMTEK Ethernet Module Setup) and 6.2 (Ethernet/Optic Fibre Network Setup) of this document.
  • Page 39 8 Ethernet/Optic Fibre/RS485 Combined Network B 3. For the Nemlink Network IO: a. Configure the ethernet module by referring to section 5 of this document. [1] b. Disconnect the power connector. [2] c. Connect the GND, A and B wires coming from the DATA OUT of all the network devices in this network section to the DATA IN GND (marked G), A (marked AR_IO) and B (marked BR_IO) terminals of the Nemlink Network IO board.

  • Page 40: 8-Way Smart Io Board Setup

    The ethernet link between the two network switches can be replaced with an optic fibre link if longer distances are required. The NEMTEK Power Pack may be used to provide a 12V supply with battery backup to the FG7 and 8-way Smart IO Board.
  • Page 41 9 8-Way Smart IO Board Setup To set up the network successfully, follow these steps: 1. Configure all Ethernet Modules installed on the 8-way Smart IO Board, Nemlinks and 8-way Relay Boards by referring to section 5. 2. For the 8-way Smart IO Board: a.
  • Page 42 Download and save the NEMTEK SIO8Cfg setup software from http://www.NEMTEK-druid-fenceprobe.com/ downloads/NemtekSmartIOCardConfigurationSoftware.exe h. Power up the board (The NEMTEK Power Pack can be used to power the board). Open the NEMTEK SIO8Cfg.exe application on the computer Select the device (Druid 2x, TW Node or 8-way Relay Board) to which the Smart IO board will be connected to by clicking on one of the three top tabs.
  • Page 43 9 8-Way Smart IO Board Setup 8. For the Druid LCD 2x energizer: Set up the energizer by following the steps in section 6.1 and setting the energizer address to 1. 9. For the Ethernet 8-way Relay Board: Set up the relay board by following the steps in section 6.1 and setting the board address to 1.

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