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Adding and Binding the NCB-EL/FL to the Echelon Network

7.2.2 Binding a Router

Binding is a process of uniquely identifying and initializing a node so that all other nodes may

recognize and communicate with it. This binding table is stored within the Echelon Gateway.

Only bound nodes are detected by the network and annunciated by the IFI Workstation.

Step 1. Select the new router and select Tools >Bind Node. The router will indicate that it is

Step 2. Press the service pin on the new router.

Step 3. If the router fails to bind, then note any warnings or error messages listed in the

Step 4. If the router has a DFXC transceiver, then press the service pin on the DFXC transceiver

Step 5. Click on the new router and verify that the Node State is Configured, Online in the

Step 6. If termination is required on the far side of the router then it is recommended that the far

NOTE: A router cannot have DFXC transceivers on both sides. It is recommended that side A be the

near side (side closest to the gateway) of the router.

NOTE: For more information on binding routers, refer to the Intelligent Fire Integrator™ Echelon

Gateway manual.

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waiting to bind.

Figure 7.4 Echelon Gateway Service Pin Prompt Message

configuration tool. Delete the node. Address the error messages and attempt to add and

bind the node again.

to link the router to the transceiver.

diagnostic information section of the node properties.

side of the router be terminated.

NCB-EL/FL Configuration

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