Chapter B9 Nx-586E; Overview; Connecting The Nx-586E Direct Connect Module; Connecting The Nx-586E To A Pc - GE NetworX V3 Installation Manual

Chapter B9

Overview

The NX-586E direct connect module is an optional device used to interface the up/download
software directly to the control panel when the on-board serial port is not available. The NX-586E
direct connect module has four programming memories. The NX-586E can store up to four (4)
NetworX alarm panel configurations (panel only, no modules) within its own non-volatile memory.
These files can be created using the DL900 software (1.13 or later) without a panel attached (power
must still be supplied). The files can also be created using the installer program mode on any existing
NetworX panel without the need for any computer. The files stored on the Direct Connect unit can be
transferred to any panel of the same type or read by the DL900 software for reviewing, editing and
archiving purposes.

Connecting the NX-586E direct connect module

Connecting the NX-586E to a PC

Figure 29. NX-586E
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RS232 connector
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RJ11 (rear-entry connector)
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Waiting for host communication LED
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Connect the NX-586E direct connect module to the serial port of the PC. The layout of
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the 25 PIN serial connector on the PCB is:
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Waiting for bus communication LED
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Sending data LED
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Receiving data LED
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