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This manual will guide you through the setup and use of all Reactor Series relay controllers. Following this manual in the sequence outlined is absolutely essential to proper understanding and use of
Reactor Series Controllers. Please review the entire manual BEFORE contacting NCD technical support.
NCD technical support staff will direct your questions to this manual when applicable.
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Purchase USB Communications Module from our website at this link: http://www.controlanything.com/Relay/Device/ZUSB NOTICE: If using a Connect ME communications module with a pulsar series device, be sure to ALWAYS disconnect the power supply to the device before removing or installing the communications module. If you do not do this, you risk permanently damaging the module.
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ZigBee Wireless Communications DIGI http://www.digi.com/ XSC Wireless Communications DIGI http://www.digi.com/ Ethernet Connect ME DIGI http://www.digi.com/ USB Virtual COM Port FTDI http://www.ftdichip.com/ All other communication technologies are manufactured by National Control Devices and are fully supported by NCD Technical Support staff. Please contact NCD Technical Support Staff and re- view our forum posts at AccessNCD (http://iorelay.ning.com/)
Table of Contents Things You Will Need ............................... 5 Before Use ..................................5 Things to Remember ................................ 5 Getting Started ................................. 6 Option 1: Communication Via Virtual Com Port ......................6 Option 2: Direct TCP/IP Communications ........................7 Reset Function .................................
Connect ME Setup Things you will need A Computer running Windows XP or later versions A Device with an Ethernet Connect ME module installed An Ethernet cable Computer-grade 12v DC regulated power supply Before use Networking may be an issue when configuring your Ethernet enabled device. We at National Control Devices are not networking experts;...
Connect ME Setup Getting Started 1. Connect Ethernet Cable to Connect ME Module. Connect power supply to the device. Initially the LED lights on the board will flash rapidly. Eventually the LED will remain solidly lit. This indicates a good connection to the network.
Connect ME Setup Option 2: Direct TCP/IP Communications 1. Visit the NCD website, www.controlanything.com Visit any of the Ethernet product pages Scroll Down to the “Resources” section Select “Network Drivers,” this will redirect you to www.digi.com Go directly to http://www.digi.com/support/productdetail?pid=2466&osvid=0&type=drivers...
If ANY invalid settings are stored which result in a loss of communication with your device. 1. Set jumper located on the Connect ME module to CLEAR mode as shown below and connect power supply to the board. Wait for flash code. Flash code consists of the green LED on the Connect ME module flashing once, five times, ...
When powering up the controller: 1. Connect your Ethernet cable to the Connect ME module. 2. Connect power supply to the device. Be sure that you perform the process IN THIS ORDER. When you connect the power supply before connecting the ...
Technical Support Technical support is available through our website, controlanything.com. AccessNCD is the way we connect NCD engineers to our customers. Click on the AccessNCD button located on the top right of the header of each page of our website. For technical support and application information, contact Travis Elliott, our technical engineer.
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