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NIE29 Installation Instructions
MS-NIE29xx-x
Application
Important: NIEx9s are compatible with Metasys® system Release 7.0 and later. You may apply the dual trunk
integration feature to NIEx9s purchased prior to the current release by using the NIEx9 Driver Manager
tool. For information on how to apply the latest package and license files that support dual trunks, refer
to the NIEx9 Driver Manager Application Note (LIT-12011919).
The Metasys Network Integration Engine (NIE) controller is a web-enabled, Ethernet-based, supervisory device that
serves two roles. Its first role is to integrate the Metasys Building Management System to other standard building
management communication technologies. Integrations include the following network protocols: BACnet®, L
N2 Bus, Modbus®, Meter-Bus (M-Bus, European Standard EN 1434-3), KNX, and other third-party proprietary
protocols. In this capacity, the NIE29 monitors and supervises a wide variety of HVAC, lighting, security, fire, electrical
and thermal measuring and access control equipment.
Its second role is to provide the I/O point connectivity and digital control capabilities of a Metasys Field Equipment
Controller (FEC). In this capacity, the NIE29 Series controller provides a cost-effective solution designed for central
plant applications and large built-up air handlers.
For the Modbus and M-Bus protocols, one NIE29 can support two integrations: two Modbus, two M-Bus, or one of
each, significantly expanding the engine's flexibility. See
Important: The NIE29 is shipped with a license and driver for the communication protocol that was ordered. If you
re-image the engine, the license and driver are deleted and the engine is not able to communicate with
the required protocol. If you need to re-image the engine, use the NIEx9 Driver Manager first to preserve
the protocol driver and license file before you re-image. For details, refer to the NIEx9 Driver Manager
Application Note (LIT-12011919).
Figure 1
shows the physical features and dimensions of the MS-NIE2966-0 model. See
Information Table
for NIE29 Series model information and features.
Installation
Follow these guidelines when installing an NIE:
Transport the NIE in the original container to minimize vibration and shock damage to the NIE.
Verify that all the parts shipped with the NIE.
Do not drop the NIE or subject it to physical shock.
Parts Included
one NIE with removable terminal plugs
one data protection battery (installed and connected when the NIE is shipped)
one installation instructions sheet
Materials and Special Tools Needed
three fasteners appropriate for the mounting surface (M4 screws [#8] screws)
one 20 cm (8 in.) or longer piece of 35 mm DIN rail and appropriate hardware for mounting the DIN rail
NIE29 Installation Instructions
Part No. 24-10143-594, Rev. H
Refer to the
QuickLIT website
Table 11
for a list of all supported dual trunk applications.
(barcode for factory use only)
Software Release 9.0
Issued August 2017
for the most up-to-date version of this document.
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NIE29 Model Ordering
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  • Page 1 Its second role is to provide the I/O point connectivity and digital control capabilities of a Metasys Field Equipment Controller (FEC). In this capacity, the NIE29 Series controller provides a cost-effective solution designed for central plant applications and large built-up air handlers.
  • Page 2: Location Considerations

    Figure 1: NIE29 Physical Features, Dimensions, and Required Mounting Space Around Engine Mounting Location Considerations Follow these guidelines when mounting an NIE: • Ensure that the mounting surface can support the NIE and any user-supplied panel or enclosure. • Mount the NIE in a horizontal, upright orientation. •...
  • Page 3: Wall Mount Applications

    Mounting the NIE Wall Mount Applications Use the holes in the three mounting clips for wall mount applications. To mount the NIE on a wall (or other vertical surface): 1. Ensure that all three mounting clips are inserted into the back of the NIE housing and then pulled outward and snapped firmly into the extended position (Figure 2.
  • Page 4: Power Supply, Network, And Communication Connections

    To remove the NIE from the DIN rail, snap the bottom DIN clips to the outward extended position and carefully lift the NIE off the DIN rail. Enclosure Mount Applications Mount the enclosure in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, and then mount the NIE in the enclosure following the guidelines in the Location Considerations Mounting the NIE...
  • Page 5 Figure 4: Pin Number Assignments for Sensor, SA Bus, and FC Bus Ports on NIE, FEC, IOM, and VMA16 FC Bus Terminal Block The blue, keyed, removable 4-terminal block FC BUS terminal block (Figure 1) is designed for RS485 serial protocol field buses and is available on NIE models that support N2 Bus, Master-Slave/Token-Passing (MS/TP) FC Bus applications.
  • Page 6: Ethernet Port

    Wiring Rules for Networks and Field Buses All NIE29 Series models are designed to connect to Ethernet IP networks and support a single SA Bus. Depending on the model, an NIE29 also supports either an MS/TP field bus trunk, an N2 Bus trunk, or a L ORKS network trunk.
  • Page 7 Wiring the NIE Important: Do not connect 24 VAC supply power to the NIE before finishing wiring and checking all wiring connections. Short circuits or improperly connected wires may result in permanent damage to the equipment. Important: Use copper conductors only. Make all wiring in accordance with local, national, and regional regulations. The NIE is a low-voltage device (<30 VAC) in North America and an extra low-voltage device in Europe.
  • Page 8 Figure 5: FC Bus Terminal Block and Wiring Connections Figure 6: L Network Terminal Block and Wiring Connections ORKS 4. For Modbus RTU (RS-485) protocol, use a cable to connect the RS-232/RS-485 converter to the RS232C serial port on the NIE. Note: The maximum cable length between devices connected though an RS-232 line depends on the baud rate.
  • Page 9 Figure 7: Connection Between Converter and Device 6. Set the NIE EOL switches to the proper position. See Setting the End-of-Line Switch. 7. To add additional vendor devices, terminate the wires from one device to the next as shown in Figure 8.
  • Page 10 Figure 10: 24 VAC Supply Power Wiring Note: Power supply wire colors may be different on transformers not manufactured by Johnson Controls. Follow the transformer manufacturer’s instructions and the project installation drawings. 9. Terminate the 24 VAC supply power wires from the transformer to the converter. No additional external power adapter is required.
  • Page 11 Figure 11: M-Bus Level Converter Wiring the NIE for KNX Protocol 1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ-45, 8-pin Ethernet port shown in Figure 2. Connect another Ethernet cable to the port on the front of the KNX gateway (Figure 12).
  • Page 12: Wiring Input And Output Terminals

    Wiring Rules for Networks and Field Buses. 4. Terminate each KNX gateway to its own dedicated power supply on the KNX line. Wiring Input and Output Terminals NIE29 Series models support up to 33 hard-wired I/O points including: • 7 BO points •...
  • Page 13: Maximum Cable Length Versus Load Current

    In addition to the wiring guidelines in Table 12, observe these guidelines when wiring NIE inputs and outputs: • Run all low-voltage wiring and cables separate from high-voltage wiring. • All input and output cables, regardless of wire size or number of wires, should consist of stranded, insulated, and twisted copper wires.
  • Page 14 Input Output Blocks Graphic Figure 13: NIE29 Series Output Terminal Blocks, Binary Output Jumpers, and Supply Power Terminal Block Figure 14: Universal Input and Binary Input Terminal Blocks Wiring Rules and Guidelines for Network Integrations Table 1: N2 Bus Network Rules...
  • Page 15 Table 2: Modbus RTU Rules Table Category Rules/Maximums Allowed General One direct Modbus RTU (RS-232) connection to the RS232C port is supported. Connection of an RS-232/RS-485 converter to the RS232C port supports up to 32 Modbus (RS-485) devices. FC port does not support Modbus integration. Number of Devices RS232C port supports one Modbus RTU (RS-232) device.
  • Page 16 Table 4: SA Bus Rules Category Rules/Limits General Each bus supervisor supports one SAB. Number of Devices An SAB supports up to 10 devices. Supported on the Bus Note: The SAB supervisor provides power for the NS network sensors on the bus. Due to power limitations, only 4 of the 10 devices on an SAB can be NS sensors.
  • Page 17 Table 5: Rules for M-Bus Protocol Category Rules/Maximums Allowed Line Length and Type Length depends on cable resistance, capacitance, number of devices, position of devices, and configured communication speed. Example scenarios to help with calculation: Baud Maximum Number of Unit Maximum Distance Maximum Distance for Rate...
  • Page 18 Table 6: Rules for KNX Protocol Category Rules/Maximums Allowed Termination No termination Manufacturer's Quality At least ISO 9002 Management System Table 7: Guidelines for L Network Bus Topology ORKS Cable Type Maximum Segment Length with FTT10 Maximum Segment Length with Devices Only FTT10 and/or LPT10 Devices Belden®...
  • Page 19 Table 11: NIE29 Dual Trunk Options Trunk Type Supported Dual Trunk Application Modbus 1 RS232 1 TCP 2 TCP M-Bus 1 RS232 1 TCP 2 TCP Modbus and M-Bus 1 RS232 Modbus 1 TCP M-Bus 1 RS232 M-Bus 1 TCP ModBus 1 TCP Modbus 1 TCP M-Bus Refer to the N1 Ethernet/IP Network Technical Bulletin (LIT-6360175) for recommended parts and part numbers.
  • Page 20 Terminal Wiring and Cable Length Guidelines Tables Table 12: Terminal Wiring Terminal Block Terminal Labels Function, Ratings, and Determine Wire Size and Label Requirements Maximum Cable Length UNIVERSAL +15 V 15 VDC Power Source for active (3-wire) Same as (Universal) INn. input devices connected to the Universal Note: Use 3-wire cable for (Inputs)
  • Page 21 Table 12: Terminal Wiring Terminal Block Terminal Labels Function, Ratings, and Determine Wire Size and Label Requirements Maximum Cable Length ANALOG OUTn Analog Output - Voltage Mode (0–10 See Guideline A in Table VDC) (Outputs) 10 VDC maximum output voltage 10 mA maximum output current Requires an external load of 1,000 ohms or more.
  • Page 22 Table 12: Terminal Wiring Terminal Block Terminal Labels Function, Ratings, and Determine Wire Size and Label Requirements Maximum Cable Length BINARY OUTn Binary Output - 24 VAC Triac (Internal See Guideline C in Table Power)Sources internal 24 VAC power (Outputs) (24~ HOT) Power Selection OCOMn...
  • Page 23 Table 13: Cable Length Guidelines for Recommended Wire Sizes Guideline Wire Size/Gauge and Type Maximum Cable Length Assumptions and Type 1.0 mm (18 AWG) stranded copper 457 m (1,500 ft) twisted wire 100 mV maximum voltage drop 0.8 mm (20 AWG) stranded copper 297 m (975 ft) twisted wire Depending on the cable length and the connected input or...
  • Page 24: Setup And Adjustments

    Communications Bus and Supply Terminal Blocks, Functions, Ratings, Requirements, and Cables Table Table 14: Communications Bus and Supply Terminal Blocks, Functions, Ratings, Requirements, and Cables Terminal Terminal Labels Function, Electrical Ratings/Requirements Recommended Cable Block/Port Type Label FC BUS FC Bus Communications 0.6 mm (22 AWG) stranded, 3-wire twisted, shielded cable recommended...
  • Page 25: Setting The End-Of-Line Switch

    Whenever an NIE is disconnected from 24 VAC power for over 30 days, ensure that the real-time clock is set properly and that the NIE is powered long enough to recharge the data protection battery. Powering On the NCE After applying 24 VAC power, the NIE requires approximately 5 minutes to start up and become operational. See LED Test Sequence at Startup.
  • Page 26: Setting The Network And Device Addresses

    Figure 17: EOL Switch Setting Relative to NIE Position on the N2 Bus or FC Bus Segment Setting the Network and Device Addresses You must assign a new IP network address to the NIE29, so it can communicate on the IP Ethernet network. The NIE29 MAC address is fixed and is printed on a label on the housing.
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Display Screen and Display Navigation Keypad Specified NIE29 models feature an integral display screen and display navigation keypad that allow you to view and edit the I/O points settings on the NIE29 (Figure 1). Refer to the DIS1710 Local Controller Display Technical Bulletin (LIT-12011270) for more information on using the display screen and keypad.
  • Page 28 Table 15: NIE LED Designations, Normal Status and Descriptions LED Designation Normal Status Descriptions/Other Conditions SA BUS (Green) Blinking Blinking - 5 Hz = Data Transmission (normal communication) Off Steady = No Data Transmission On Steady = Communication lost, waiting to join communication ring Flicker Flicker = Normal communications;...
  • Page 29 Accessories Table 16: NIE29 Accessories Ordering Information Product Code Number Description MS-BAT1020-0 Replacement data protection battery for NIE39/49 and NIE29: Rechargeable NiMH 3.6 VDC, 500 mAh battery with a typical life of 5 to 7 years at 21°C (70°F) (Higher operating temperatures reduce battery life.) Y65T31-0 Transformer, 120/208/240 VAC Primary to 24 VAC Secondary, 40 VA, Foot Mount, 8 in.
  • Page 30: Repair Information

    Description Product Code Number MS-NIE29xx-x (base features on Each NIE29 Series model requires a 24 VAC power supply and includes one RS-232-C each NIE29) serial port, one USB serial port, one RS-485 or LON port, one Ethernet port, and an MS-BAT1020-0 Data Protection Battery.
  • Page 31: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Table 19: NIE29 Power Requirement Dedicated nominal 24 VAC, Class 2 power supply (North America), SELV power supply (Europe), at 50/60 Hz (20 VAC minimum to 30 VAC maximum) Power Consumption 25 VA maximum for NCE25 only The 25 VA rating does not include any power supplied to devices connected at the NIE binary outputs (BOs).
  • Page 32: North American Emissions Compliance

    The performance specifications are nominal and conform to acceptable industry standard. For application at conditions beyond these specifications, consult the local Johnson Controls office. Johnson Controls shall not be liable for damages resulting from misapplication or misuse of its products.

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