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  • Page 1 Nexus & Facility ™ ™ Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 2 © 2014 American Auto-Matrix® This document is protected by copyright and is the property of American Auto-Matrix. It may not be used or copied in whole or in part for any purpose other than that for which it is supplied without authorization. This document does not constitute any warranty, expressed or implied.

  • Page 3: Hardware Installation

    1.1 I NTRODUCTION Unpack your AspectFT-Nexus and AspectFT-Facility hardware and inspect the contents of the package for damaged or missing items. Included in this package, you should find the following items: AspectFT-Nexus and AspectFT-Facility Appliance AspectFT-Nexus and AspectFT-Facility QuickStart Guide 1.1.1...
  • Page 4 Do not apply this product to aerospace systems, mainline communication systems, nuclear power control systems or medical equipment involved in life support that require high reliability and safety, as it is not intended for such use or application. AspectFT-Nexus & AspectFT-Facility Installation Guide (1/02/2014)
  • Page 5 NOTE Batteries on the AspectFT-Nexus and AspectFT- Facility are not designed to be user replacable. Return the Nexus to American Auto-Matrix when in need of a replacement. AspectFT-Nexus & AspectFT-Facility Installation Guide (1/02/2014)

  • Page 6: Product Mounting

    4 hex head screws in the cover then sliding the cover vertically before pulling it away from the base. Care should be taken when removing the cover on a mounted unit to prevent it from being dropped and damaging the cover or harming the user. AspectFT-Nexus & AspectFT-Facility Installation Guide (1/02/2014)
  • Page 7 Figure 1-2 AspectFT-Nexus and AspectFT-Facility Cover CAUTION AspectFT-Nexus & AspectFT-Facility Installation Guide (1/02/2014)

  • Page 8: Hardware Layout

    1.3 H ARDWARE AYOUT Below is an illustration of the hardware layout of the AspectFT-Nexus and AspectFT-Facility. The device includes connection ports for main power, EIA-485 connectivity, and Ethernet connectivity. Figure 1-3 Hardware Layout 1.3.1 NUSED ORTS The motherboard of AspectFT-Nexus and AspectFT-Facility controller contains 3 RS-232 serial ports, 3.5mm audio ports, and a DC support port.

  • Page 9: Led Indication

    The PCB of the product includes diagnostic LEDs, providing user feedback when power has been connected to the device. When power is connected, the LEDs should be illuminated. The power diagnostic LEDs are located along the edge of the board. AspectFT-Nexus & AspectFT-Facility Installation Guide (1/02/2014)

  • Page 10: Communication Connections

    Pin 1 Pin 8 Transmit + Reserved Pin 7 Pin 2 Reserved Transmit - Pin 3 Pin 6 Receive + Receive - Pin 4 Pin 5 Reserved Reserved Figure 1-5 Standard Ethernet Connection Pinout AspectFT-Nexus & AspectFT-Facility Installation Guide (1/02/2014)
  • Page 11 Facility does not support terminations to serial networks, nor can it be field upgraded to do so. AspectFT-Nexus products support two EIA-485 network ports to accommodate connections to serial network protocols using two-wire, shielded-twisted pair cabling - such as BACnet MS/TP, American Auto- Matrix PUP, and Modbus RTU.

  • Page 12: Product Specifications

    Approximate Dimensions: 13” x 8.5” x 4” Approximate Weight: 7.5 lbs Mounting: Wall mount only 1.5.8 GENCY PPROVALS CE Approved FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class A UL Listed 916, Management Equipment, Energy (PAZX) 1-10 AspectFT-Nexus & AspectFT-Facility Installation Guide (1/02/2014)

  • Page 13: Software Configuration

    ECTION OFTWARE ONFIGURATION The following provides instructions relative to the configuration settings of the AspectFT-Nexus and AspectFT-Facility. Please read through this section carefully before beginning the installation procedure. 2.1 I NTRODUCTION The following provides details on the software configuration of the AspectFT-Nexus and AspectFT-Facility hardware.
  • Page 14 The AspectFT-Nexus and AspectFT-Facility is shipped with a default IP address and subnet mask. Please refer to the product sticker on the inside door panel of the AspectFT-Nexus and AspectFT-Facility for the default IP address (192.168.1.251) and subnet mask (255.255.255.0). Your computer’s network card must be configured in a manner where it may access this IP network setting.
  • Page 15 1. With your PC’s network card configured, open any standard web browser. 2. Browse to the default IP address (192.168.1.251) of your AspectFT-Nexus and AspectFT-Facility. 3. If your connection is successful, you should be greeted with the main page of the Facility, requiring username and password entry.

  • Page 16: Ontrol Panel

    When you successfully log-in, you will be directed to the Control Panel. The Control Panel contains a navigation tree to the left of the web user interface; allowing users to select different configuration areas of the product. Figure 2-2 Control Panel Overview AspectFT-Nexus & AspectFT-Facility Installation Guide (1/02/2014)
  • Page 17 ROJECT NSTANCES Two instances are available within the AspectFT-Nexus and AspectFT-Facility. This provides the capability to host up to two projects within the target. Each instance runs its own AspectFT Control Engine allowing service to be performed on sperate instances. Within Instance 1 and Instance 2, the same options exist for...
  • Page 18 Calendar User provides the ability to change the default username and password credentials that are required to allow iCalendar-based tools to publish data to the AspectFT-Nexus and AspectFT-Facility. By default, the username (calendar) and password (user) can be changed to any desired credential set.

  • Page 19: Users And Groups

    Figure 2-6 AutoMagic UI 2.5.6 SERS AND ROUPS Users and Groups are included within each instance in the AspectFT-Nexus and AspectFT-Facility. This provides the ability to manage users in the AspectFT control instance it serves. Figure 2-7 Instance Based Users and Groups 2.5.7...
  • Page 20 AspectFT project deployed to the Instance. When selecting this in the Control Panel, you will be prompted to re-enter your credentials in order to download a copy of the project. The required credentials will be the same as the ones used to originally deploy the project. AspectFT-Nexus & AspectFT-Facility Installation Guide (1/02/2014)
  • Page 21 The AspectFT Control Engine log provides administrators and technicians the ability to view project status and debugging information relating to the health of the deployed Aspect project. Up to 10 pages of AspectFT logs are contained and individual logs can be downloaded. (1/02/2014) AspectFT-Nexus & AspectFT-Facility Installation Guide...
  • Page 22 Maps, and Ports being used by the AspectFT project loaded into the target. By default, the all Tabs will update information every 15 seconds. You may adjust this update timer by choosing the Settings tab, and changing the Global Settings Update time. 2-10 AspectFT-Nexus & AspectFT-Facility Installation Guide (1/02/2014)
  • Page 23 Figure 2-14 Project Performance Threads (1/02/2014) 2-11 AspectFT-Nexus & AspectFT-Facility Installation Guide...

  • Page 24: Database Management

    Username - matrixac1 Password - aam Figure 2-15 phpMyAdmin 2.6.2 AINTENANCE The SQLite Maintenance page provides users with the ability to manage the SQLite database. This page shows the database files and sizes. 2-12 AspectFT-Nexus & AspectFT-Facility Installation Guide (1/02/2014)
  • Page 25 2.7 L ICENSING The license page provides the ability to view the current license status of the AspectFT-Nexus and AspectFT-Facility as well as a method to upload/download license files. If a license file is uploaded, AAM recommends rebooting the AspectFT-Nexus and AspectFT-Facility to ensure the license file is successfully applied.

  • Page 26: Communication Setup

    Figure 2-17 OOS Manager 2.8.2 ONFIGURATION The SDP Configuration page is used to configure network properties. These properties include read/write retries, the Out of Service timer and the timeout period. Figure 2-18 SDP Configuration Properties 2-14 AspectFT-Nexus & AspectFT-Facility Installation Guide (1/02/2014)

  • Page 27: Bacnet Settings

    BACnet Configuration area permits configuration of read/write retries, port configuration, and router settings for BACnet/IP Figure 2-19 BACnet Router Configuration 2.8.4 BBMD S ETTINGS The BBMD settings area is used to configure the BBMD table setup for BACnet networks Figure 2-20 BBMD Configuration (1/02/2014) 2-15 AspectFT-Nexus & AspectFT-Facility Installation Guide...
  • Page 28 2.8.5 ETTINGS The Time Sync Settings area provides the ability to configure BACnet network time synchronizations. Figure 2-21 Time Synchronization Settings 2-16 AspectFT-Nexus & AspectFT-Facility Installation Guide (1/02/2014)
  • Page 29 To initially configure AspectFT-Nexus and AspectFT-Facility to use this feature, you must first enter the hostname (IP address or resolvable name of the AspectFT-Nexus and AspectFT-Facility), as well as the username and password assigned in phpMyAdmin that contains permissions to create and write data to tables.

  • Page 30: System Administration

    The System Services area provides administrators with the ability to control key services relative to the target. Through this area, users can restart specific services of the AspectFT-Nexus and AspectFT-Facility. Simply select an option from the drop-down and click Submit. A message will indicate that the service has been stopped/started/restarted successfully.

  • Page 31: System Status

    Figure 2-24 System Services 2.10.3 S YSTEM TATUS The System Status page provides details on the current health of the system including Uptime, memory (RAM) utilization, disk space and all information pertaining to revision levels. (1/02/2014) 2-19 AspectFT-Nexus & AspectFT-Facility Installation Guide...
  • Page 32 Figure 2-25 System Status Page 2.10.4 P ROCESS TATUS This shows the result of a top command which produces an updating list of current processes running. 2-20 AspectFT-Nexus & AspectFT-Facility Installation Guide (1/02/2014)
  • Page 33 Figure 2-26 Process Status 2.10.5 S YSTEM PDATES The System Updates area is used to perform firmware upgrades to the AspectFT-Nexus and AspectFT- Facility. These firmware updates can be obtained via download from the American Auto-Matrix Toolbox. (1/02/2014) 2-21 AspectFT-Nexus & AspectFT-Facility Installation Guide...

  • Page 34: Ethernet Settings

    THERNET ETTINGS The Ethernet Settings area permits for Ethernet address configuration of the AspectFT-Nexus and AspectFT-Facility. The AspectFT-Nexus and AspectFT-Facility can support static IP addresses or DHCP addressing from a valid DHCP server. Simply select the appropriate address setting for your application.

  • Page 35: Network Diagnostics

    IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS information into the boxes provided below. Figure 2-29 Ethernet Settings 2.10.8 N ETWORK IAGNOSTICS The Network Diagnostics area contains useful troubleshooting methods for network connectivity problems without the need for additional tools. (1/02/2014) 2-23 AspectFT-Nexus & AspectFT-Facility Installation Guide...

  • Page 36: Time Settings

    Figure 2-30 Network Diagnostics 2.10.9 T ETTINGS The Time Settings area allows users to configure the AspectFT-Nexus and AspectFT-Facility Time and Date parameters. In this section, users can set the following items using the appropriate drop-downs and editors: System Time - specified in military time...
  • Page 37 The Web Server Configuration area is used to set a label for the login screen and change port settings for the following: AspectFT Control Panel - defaults to port 80 (HTTP) AspectFT Control Engine - defaults to port 7226 Simple Mobile Web - defaults to port 8080 (1/02/2014) 2-25 AspectFT-Nexus & AspectFT-Facility Installation Guide...
  • Page 38 Figure 2-32 Web Server Configuration Page 2.10.11I MAGE PROXY CONFIGURATION The Image Proxy Configuration page permits users to enable to disable image proxy, allowing AspectFT to access external sites retrieve graphics. 2-26 AspectFT-Nexus & AspectFT-Facility Installation Guide (1/02/2014)
  • Page 39 HTML5 CalDAV Client. Customization of the Client Interface is also configured through this menu option. For installation, requirements, and additional details regarding the CalDAV setup, please refer to the AspectFT-Studio Online Help file. Figure 2-34 CalDAV Server Administration (1/02/2014) 2-27 AspectFT-Nexus & AspectFT-Facility Installation Guide...

  • Page 40: System Logs

    YSTEM The System Logs area provides users with the ability to view and download messages generated by the AspectFT-Nexus and AspectFT-Facility and the AspectFT control engine. The System Logs area provides three logs: System Log - contains information processed by the sub-level operating system outside of AspectFT Diagnostic Buffer - provides kernel operating system output for the device.
  • Page 41 2.11.4 U PDATE The update log shows all recent updates to the operating system. Figure 2-37 Update Log (1/02/2014) 2-29 AspectFT-Nexus & AspectFT-Facility Installation Guide...
  • Page 42 This document is protected by copyright and is the property of American Auto-Matrix. It may not be used or copied in whole or in part for any purpose other than that for which it is supplied without authorization. This document does not constitute any warranty, expressed or implied.

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