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SUITE XVI Installation Instructions DOC.#400166 v.1.2 25 May 2022...
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Once the install is complete, go to https://support.screeninnovations.com/accessories/suitexvi/, or scan the QR code for the programming manual or other resources. Thank you for purchasing an SI product. If you have any questions or need any assistance with your Suite XVI, we would love to help you.
INTRODUCTION - Suite XVI SUITE XVI is a 485 Data Hub that can support up to sixteen 485 devices such as 485 keypads, 485 Wireless controllers, 485 GPIO interfaces, and 485 AC power motors. This product can work directly with JANUS, TRO.Y, and other 485 devices and may be powered by the 485 BUS input or an optional external bus power supply.
Thank you for your purchase of Suite XVI. This is designed to be installed indoors, Rack or Din mounted. Suite XVI has sixteen (16) 485 ports. The two main applications include 485 devices such as keypads and 485 AC power motors.
Connecting Power SUITE XVI is powered using the power available on the 485 bus IN connection. When using this data hub with other devices, check the spec sheet for the device to determine how many power units the device can power.
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Common 485 Bus Power units Connecting Suite XVI 485 Bus Device Bus Power Bus Power Suite XVI offers the ability to connect up to sixteen (16) Units (BPU) Units (BPU) 485 devices or AC motors, using CAT5e/6 cable. consumes provided...
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INSTALLATION - CONNECTIONS Utilizing Auxiliary Power Input When an Auxiliary Bus Power is connected, it takes prescedent over any power on the Bus In. Bus Power Supply Stub length must not exceed 200’ Data Pass- Power/Data through Input Output...
INSTALLATION - LED OPERATION LED information table Left LED ON Port Left LED OFF Left LED Right LED Right LED ON Right LED Flashing (Yellow) (Green) (Green) (Yellow) blinking OFF (Green) Bus In Bus Idle (bus With Bus data activity connected) Bus Out Bus Idle (bus...
INSTALLATION - DC BIAS OPERATION DCBias FUNCTIONALITY: Note: Use a thin tool such as a paper clip. Switch 1 - Enables DCBias for 485 - A Switch 2 - Enables DCBias for 485 - B Note: DCBias should only be used for extremely long or very noisy Bus lines.
RACK MOUNTING Screw Hole Locations Suite XVI can be mounted in various ways using the ten (10) screw hole locations shown below. Several Din Rail screw locations Janus and Suite XVI share the same mounting features and accessories; there are...
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The symmetrical hole pattern of the Suite XVI Universal Rack Ear allows these multi-functional brackets to be mounted on either side of Suite XVI in any orientation. This makes it possible to mount Suite XVI to virtually any surface, in multiple positions.
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RACK MOUNTING 1. Half Rack Suite XVI can be mounted in a standard half rack using two Universal Rack Ears. 9.73” (247mm) Note: Half Rack hole spacing must be 9.73”(247mm).
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2a. Full Rack (Single Suite XVI Unit) A single Suite XVI unit can be mounted in a standard 19” rack using one Universal Rack Ear and one Long Rack Ear.
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2b. Mounting with Suite XVI Full Rack Two Suite XVI/Janus units can be coupled together and mounted in a standard 19” rack. Follow the steps on the following spread for installation: a. Using two (2) of the included DIN Rail Screws, install the DIN Rail onto the first TRO.Y unit.
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Rack Ear DIN Rail Bracket Rail Rack Mount Fascia Note: Suite XVI and Janus are 100% compatible in mounting.
DIN RAIL MOUNTING Screw Hole Locations Suite XVI is available in both plenum and non-plenum options. If mounting in a plenum air space, ensure you have purchased a plenum-rated Suite XVI kit. Suite XVI can be mounted in various ways using ten (10) screw hole locations.
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Using Universal DIN Rail Bracket Similar to the Universal Rack Ear, the Suite XVI Universal DIN Rail Bracket features a symmetrical hole pattern which provides ten (10) total mounting locations on Suite XVI. Each Universal DIN Rail Bracket has multiple...
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DIN RAIL MOUNTING Using the Universal DIN Rail brackets, Suite XVI can be mounted in a variety of orientations and locations. The Universal DIN Rail Brackets are designed for TS-35 ‘Top Hat’ DIN Mounting Rail and can be mounted on the bottom or either side of Suite XVI.
STRUCTURED WIRING BOX MOUNTING Suite XVI can be installed into nearly any structured wiring enclosure using either the Universal Rack Ears or Universal DIN Rail Brackets. Structured wiring enclosures are a convenient and professional way to manage wiring and mount supporting devices such as power supplies. By using one of the Jopplin Kits, you can achieve a complete mounting solution for the enclosure.
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Depending on which Jopplin Kit is selected: 1. Connect up to 2/4 Suite XVI units or a combination of Janus and a Suite XVI unit into the Stack Mount brackets and shovels. 2. Assemble top and bottom Power Supply brackets and insert up to 2/4 Janus Power Supplies.
2. If not using Bus device, check Auxiliary power input (make sure the Aux. power unit is powered). Suite XVI cannot Improper bus 1. Verify that at least one Suite XVI bus out is connected to a discover any connection(s) between bus in on a Janus.
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Screen Innovations 9715-B Burnet Rd, Suite 400 Austin, TX 78758 512.832.6939 www.screeninnovations.com DOC.#400166 v.1.2 25 May 2022...
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