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InfiLink 210Installation Guide

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ii InfiLink 210 Installation Guide

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Subject to change without notice.

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Copyright 1993–1996Andover Controls Corporation300 Brickstone SquareAndover, Massachusetts 01810All Rights Reserved.

Published by the Engineering Department at Andover Controls Corporation.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This product is subject to change without notice. This document does not con-stitute any warranty, express or implied. Andover Controls Corporation re-serves the right to alter capabilities, performance, and presentation of this product at any time.

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Preface

The InfiLink 210 Installation Guide presents instructions forinstalling the InfiLink 210 on the Infinet, a network of local controllers. It first presents how to prepare the site, including facts about proper grounding, then how to install the InfiLink 210.

For basic information on local area networks (LANs), refer to the Infinity Network Configuration Guide.

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iv InfiLink 210 Installation Guide

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InfiLink 210 Installation Guide 1

Installi ng the InfiLink 210on Infinet

This manual covers installing the InfiLink 210 on Infinet. For information on how to set up your network, refer to the Infinity Network Configuration Guide or the ICS Network Configuration Guide.

Warranty RegistrationYour warranty is effective for 18 months starting on the date the system is shipped.

WarningAll wiring must comply with all local, state, and national electrical codes.

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2 InfiLink 210 Installation Guide

About th e InfiLink 210Without the InfiLink 210, the maximum cable length for all arms on Infinet is 4,000 ft (1,219 m) of twisted pair cable at 19,200 baud (up to 31 Infinet controllers on the arm where Infinet connects to the 9000 series controller and up to 32 on every other Infinet.) The InfiLink 210 amplification module lets you use fiber optic cable to extend Infinet

beyond 4,000 ft (1,219 m) or have more than 32 Infinet controllers.1

(More detail on configuring Infinet is in the Infinity Network Configuration Guide or the ICS Network Configuration Guide.)

The InfiLink 210 lets you switch from twisted pair cable to fiber optic cable, a cable that transmits data quickly and accurately because it uses light to transmit it. This cable also carries data through noisy environments and outdoors much more reliably than twisted pair cable.

NoteAt baud rates slower than 19,200 baud, you can install cables longer than 4,000 ft.

The InfiLink 210 is also a two-point hub that can connect up to 127 Infinet controllers. You can set up InfiLink 210s in two possible configurations:

• Point-to-point configuration

• Daisy chain configuration

When you use the daisy chain configuration, you can have an Infinet on the INFINET port of each InfiLink, which allows you to expand the Infinet.

1. On the Infinet that connects to the 9000 series controller, you can have only 31 Infinet controllers.See the Infinity Network Configuration Guide for more complete information.

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Understan ding a Poin t-to-Point Connec tion

If you want to extend fiber optic cable across a distance to connect two Infinets so that they become one, you must have an InfiLink 210 at the beginning of one Infinet and another 210 at the beginning of the other Infinet. You can also use an InfiLink 210 to extend fiber optic cable from an Infinity CX controller to an Infinet.

To connect two InfiLink 210s this way or to connect an Infinity CX 9000 series controller to an Infinet this way, you must connect them in what is called a “point-to-point” configuration.

Figure 1 shows two InfiLink 210s in a point-to-point configuration.

Notice that the second InfiLink 210 is flipped so that INFINET port is facing the Infinets.

Figure 1. Point-to-Point Conf iguration of InfiLink 210s

INFINET Port

INFINET Port

To 9000Controller To Infinets210

InfiLink210

InfiLink

Port 1 or 2

Port 1(or AnotherInfinet)

or 2

Twisted Pair Cable

Fiber Optic Cable(Run Outdoorsor through Noisy Environment)

Twisted Pair Cable

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Understan ding a Daisy Chain Conn ectio n

To extend fiber optic cable across an even longer distance than is pos-sible with a point-to-point configuration, you can use up to 10 InfiLink 210s in a daisy chain configuration. In this situation, you use InfiLink 210s as fiber optic signal repeaters, amplifying the signal so that it can travel reliably across a longer distance.

Figure 2 shows a daisy chain configuration, where multiple InfiLink 210s are stacked on top of one another.

Figure 2. Daisy Chain Configuration of InfiL ink 210s

INFINET Port

To 9000Controller

To Infinets

210InfiLink

210InfiLink

210InfiLink

210InfiLink

Twisted Pair Cable

Twisted Pair Cable

Fiber Optic CableRun Outdoorsor throughNoisy Environment

Port 1 or 2

More OptionalInfinets

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Stacking InfiLink 210s dramatically increases the number of nodes you can have connected in one area. One way it increases the number of nodes allowed is that it lets you connect an Infinet to INFINET port on each stacked InfiLink 210 until you have reached the maximum number of controllers allowed on a single Infinet—254 controllers.

Limitin g Cable Sign al Lo ss

Since fiber optic cable transmits light to carry data, it can carry data over a longer distance than other types of cable. However, the loss of light intensity is increased when you extend fiber optic cable over a long distance and each time you connect fiber optic cable into a patch panel.

The recommended 62.5/125 diameter fiber optic cable functions prop-erly with up to 10 db signal loss. If you have more 10 db signal loss, Andover cannot guarantee proper operation. (For other cable diameters, refer to the manufacturer’s specifications.)

To ensure you do not have more than the maximum signal loss allowed for the fiber optic cable you choose, you should determine how much light intensity the cable is losing by applying the following rules:

• Cable loses 1.2 db (light intensity) per 1,000 ft length (4 db/km)

• Cable loses .25 to 1 db per connection to a patch panel

So if you have 4,000 ft of the recommended fiber optic cable connected into 6 patch panels, the total loss of light intensity is as follows:

Loss for length =1.20 × 4 = 4.8Loss for patch panels =0.25 × 6 = 1.5 Total loss of intensity = 6.3 db

Since 6.3 db is within the limitation of up to 10 db signal loss, the fiber optic cable will perform reliably with this much loss of intensity.

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NoteAlways be sure to have the fiber optic installer document the total light intensity loss on fiber optic cable installed.

Basic Informa tion a bout th e InfiLink 210

Before you can install the InfiLink 210, you need to know some basic information about it: its dimensions and enclosure, power requirements, grounding requirements, and environmental requirements.

NoteThis equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of the FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.

InfiLink 210 Dimensio ns

Each InfiLink 210 is 8.0 × 7.5 × 2.75 in. (20.32 × 19.05 × 6.99 cm). The unit is inside a hinged aluminum enclosure that meets UL standards.

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Power Requirem ents

WarningBe sure your installation complies with local, state, and national electrical codes.

CautionThe InfiLink 210 should receive power from its own independent, unswitched circuit.

InfiLink 210 requires 120 VAC +10/–15%, 60 Hz. You can select 230 VAC, 50 Hz for European sites by setting two jumpers, but for smoke control applications, you must use 120 VAC +10/–15%, 60 Hz.

You select the input voltage. When you receive it, it is set to 120 V. In-structions for altering the input voltage are included later in thismanual.

Bui lding G round Requireme nts

WarningBe sure that all hardware from Andover Controls Corporation is grounded to true earth ground. This kind of ground protects the equipment from lightning strikes and other power surges in the area.We cannot guarantee that the control system will operate as documented unless you properly ground all controllers.

WarningBe sure to have your grounds inspected before you begin the installation process to be sure your municipality follows the National

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Electrical Code. Many municipalities do not and often have substandard electrical grounds.

An example of a substandard ground is a galvanized steel cold water pipe. As the pipe corrodes, it does not act as a true ground. The corro-sion acts as an insulator, raising the potential of the pipe with respect to the ground.

When lightning strikes in the area of the installation, it drastically changes the potential of the earth.

Surges of much lower potential also impact the reliability of Andover Controls equipment.

Since properly grounded Andover Controls units respond to changes in potential more rapidly than poorly grounded electrical systems, a poor-ly grounded building tries to reach ground through the Andover Controls system. The surge of current can destroy electronic compo-nents on the controller board.

Inspec ting the Ground

You can check your ground as follows:

1. Check your ground by first inspecting the building power distribution panel for earth ground termination. If the ground termination is any of the following, it is not adequate and must be corrected:

• Does not exist.

• Is connected to a corroded or galvanized pipe.

• Is connected using a small gauge wire (smaller than 14 AWG or

2.5 mm2).

2. Be sure your InfiLink 210 is connected to the ground with a copper conductor that terminates at the distribution panel.

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Environm ental Requi rements

The InfiLink 210 operates in rooms with temperatures ranging from 32 to 120° F (0 to 50° C) and with relative humidity up to 85%, noncondensing.

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Installi ng t he InfiLink 210Unpacking

Be careful when unpacking the unit to not damage the packaging material—you must reuse it if you ship the product back for repair.

Parts Required

• Two InfiLink 210s

• AC Power Cable

• Four No. 8 Screws

• Infinet Twisted Pair Cables

• Infinet Fiber Optic Cables

Mounti ng

Mount the InfiLink 210 as follows:

1. Before you begin, open the InfiLink 210 cabinet. You may find it easier to mount if you remove the cabinet cover and place it to one side.

WarningNever drill holes in the InfiLink 210 cabinet or board. A metal shaving could easily short circuit the electronics.

2. Place two standard No. 8 screws in position for the two precut eyelets in the top corners of the enclosure.

Figure 3 shows the location of the eyelets and corner screw holes.

3. Screw the InfiLink 210 to a wall or secure it firmly on a base using standard No. 8 screws in the screw holes in the lower corners of the enclosure.

4. Reattach the cover. Screw it firmly in place.

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Figure 3. Locations of Screw Holes and Eyelets in Enclo sure

6.5 in.

6.67 in.

.80 in. from bottom edge

Screw Hole LocationFrom Edgeto CenterIs .50 in.

Full HeightIs 8.00 in.

Full Width is 7.5 in. (19.05 cm)

.19 in. from top edge

Screw holesize is .19

2.75 in. Deep

Top of Enclosure

Back of Enclosure

(20.32 cm)

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Selecti ng the AC Inpu t Voltag e

The voltage is set to 115 V when shipped. To change the voltage, you must reset the jumpers to the right of the AC power connection.

Table 1 shows jumper settings for the two voltages.

To change the voltage from 115 V to 230 V, proceed as follows

1. Disconnect the jumper end from E1 and move it to E2 so it jumpers P7 to E2.

2. Disconnect the jumper end from E2 to E3 and entirely remove it from the controller board.

Connecting the AC Powe r

DangerBe sure the AC power is not connected to an electrical power source while you are wiring the controller, or you could receive an electrical shock that is life-threatening.

The AC power connection is in the lower left corner of the InfiLink 210. You must wire the AC cable to the three screws on the far left.

Figure 4 shows the location of the AC power connection.

Table 1. Connecting Jumpers for AC InputVoltages

115 V Jumpers 230 V Jumpers

From To From To

P7 E1 P7 E2

E2 E3 --- ---

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Figure 4. Cover of the InfiLink 210

Caution

–SHLD

+

INPUT VOLTAGE SELECTION

115V 230V

P7 E1 P7 E2

E3 E2

19200

9600

2400

1200

300

BAUD RATE

HOT

NEU

GND

GND

INFILINK 210

TD

PORT1

PORT2

RD

TD

RDN O R M

T E S T

PORT 1TD

PORT 2TD

INFINETTD

PORT 1RD

PORT 2RD

INFINETRD

POWER

INFINETRS - 485

I N F I N I T Y

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Be sure to connect all three wires, HOT, NEUTRAL, and GROUND. Otherwise, the controller could malfunction.

The three screws are labeled HOT NEU GND. The three wires at the end of your AC cable are black, white, and green. Proceed as follows:

1. Place the green wire under the metal plate behind the bottom screw, labeled GND.

2. Tighten the screw with a flathead screw driver.

3. Place the white wire under the metal plate behind the middle screw, labeled NEU.


5. Place the black wire under the metal plate behind the top screw, labeled HOT.


Wiring the Infi net to the 9000 Controlle r

You connect the first piece of Infinet cabling from the 9000, 9200, or 9500 controller to the InfiLink 210. INFINET port, labeled INPUT, is where the connection to the 9000, 9500, or 9200 controller comes in to the link. (See the appropriate hardware installation guide for how to connect Infinet at that end.)

CautionYou must have the INFINET port connected to a 9000, 9500, or 9200 controller to ensure proper shielding of the entire link.

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Wiring the Infi net from a 9000 Controlle r to the InfiLin k 210

Figure 5 illustrates how to wire the Infinet twisted pair cable from a 9000 controller to the INFINET port on the InfiLink 210.

NoteYou must use shielded cables for Infinet to ensure compliance with the Class A FCC limits and to ensure reliable communications.

Figure 5. Wiring Infinet Cable from 9000 to InfiLink 210

Proceed as follows:

1. Trim back the shield over the wires.

2. Take the first wire for the Infinet and slip it in the hole beneath the screw labeled with a plus sign (top).

3. Tighten the screw down on it until the screw holds the wire in place.

4. Slip the second (usually black) wire from the Infinet cable under the screw labeled with a minus sign (middle) and tighten the screw down on it.

5. Slip the shields under the screw labeled SHLD (bottom) and tighten the screw down on it.

6. Tighten the screw down on it until the screw holds the shield in place. This shield is connected to earth ground.

+

–

SHLD

Infinet Connection

WhiteBlack

Chassis

on InfiLink 210

INFINET PortTo 9000 Controller

or Other Infinet

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Connecti ng Tw o InfiLin k 210sin Point-to -Point Co nfigurat ion

CautionBe sure to leave the plastic protective covers on the fiber optic cable plugs when you are not using them. If you leave them uncovered, dust could get into the plugs and interfere with network functioning.

Figure 6 illustrates how to connect the InfiLink 210s in a point-to-point configuration. Notice that on the second InfiLink 210 the receive jack inserts into the transmit opening for Port 1.

Figure 6. Connecting Fiber Optic Cable in Point-to-Point Conf iguration

Follow the steps below carefully to connect the two InfiLinks using fiber optic cable:

1. Take the first end of a fiber optic cable. Notice it has two plugs.

2. Determine which one is the transmit plug and which is the receive plug based on the cable documentation or labeling.

3. Insert the first transmit plug of the cable into the transmit jack ofPort 1 on the first InfiLink 210.

4. Insert the first receive plug of the cable into the receive jack of Port 1 on the first InfiLink 210.

Port 1

Transmit

Receive

Transmit

Receive

Receive

TransmitReceive

TransmitPort 1

First InfiLink 210

Second InfiLink 210

2 2

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5. Insert the second transmit plug at the other end of the cable into the receive jack on Port 1 of the second InfiLink 210.

6. Insert the second receive plug at the other end of the cable into the transmit jack on Port 1 of the second InfiLink 210.

Connecti ng In fiLink 210s in Daisy Chain Config uration

Figure 7 illustrates how to wire the InfiLink 210s in a daisy chain configuration. Follow the steps below to correctly wire the InfiLinks together:

1. Take the one end of a fiber optic cable. Notice it has two plugs.

2. Determine which one is the transmit plug and which is the receive plug based on the cable documentation or labeling.

3. Insert the transmit plug from the first end of the cable into the transmit jack of Port 1 on the first InfiLink 210.

4. Insert the receive plug from the first end of the cable into the receive jack of Port 1 on the first InfiLink 210.

5. Insert the transmit plug at the second end of the cable into the receive jack on Port 1 of the second InfiLink 210.

6. Insert the receive plug at the second end of the cable into the transmit jack on Port 1 of the second InfiLink 210.

7. Take another fiber optic cable.

8. Insert the transmit plug from the first end of this cable into the transmit jack of Port 2 of the second InfiLink 210.

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Figure 7. Wiring Fiber Optic Cable in Daisy Chain Conf iguration

Transmit

Receive

Transmit

Receive

Receive

Receive

Transmit

Transmit

Transmit

Receive

Transmit

Receive

Receive

Receive

Transmit

Transmit

First

Second

Third InfiLink 210

InfiLink 210

InfiLink 210

Port 1

Port 1

Port 2

Port 1

FiberOpticCable

FiberOpticCable

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9. Insert the receive plug from the first end of this cable into the receive jack of Port 2 of the second InfiLink 210.

10. Insert the transmit plug at the other end of this cable into the receive jack of Port 1 on the third InfiLink 210.

11. Insert the receive plug of this cable into the receive jack of Port 1 of the third InfiLink 210.

Wiring the Infi net to the InfiLink 210 from an Infine t

Figure 8 illustrates how to wire the Infinet twisted pair cable from an Infinet to the INFINET port on the InfiLink 210.

NoteYou must use shielded cables for Infinet to ensure compliance with the Class A FCC limits and to ensure reliable communications.

Figure 8. Wiring Infin et Controlle rs to InfiLink 210

Proceed as follows:

1. Trim back the shield over the wires.

2. Take the first wire for the Infinet and slip it in the hole beneath the screw labeled with a plus sign (top).

3. Tighten the screw down on it until the screw holds the wire in place.

+

–

SHLD

WhiteBlack

GND

Infinet Connectionon InfiLink 210

INFINET PortTo Infinet

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4. Slip the second (usually black) wire from the Infinet cable under the screw labeled with a minus sign (middle) and tighten the screw down on it.

5. Slip the shields under the screw labeled Chassis (bottom) and tighten the screw down on it.

6. Tighten the screw down on it until the screw holds the shield in place. This shield is connected to earth ground.

Setting th e Baud Rate

You set the baud rate using the rotary switch to the upper right on the front of InfiLink 210. The baud rate should match the rate of the rest of the network. We recommend 19,200 baud.

Understan ding the LEDs

Notice that three sets of green and yellow lights appear on the front and center of the enclosure. The top pair of (green and yellow) lights indi-cates the status of fiber optic Port 1. The middle pair of lights indicates the status of fiber optic Port 2. The bottom pair of lights indicates the status of the INFINET port.

Each yellow light, labeled TD, flashes to indicates data is being trans-mitted over the fiber optic cable or through the INFINET port.

Each green light, labeled RD, flashes to indicates data is being received over the fiber optic cable or through the INFINET port.

The single red light labeled POWER indicates the InfiLink 210 is re-ceiving power.

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Testing the I nfiLink Cabl eOnce you have installed the InfiLink 210, you can check your fiber optic cable by switching the unit to the Integrity Test mode as follows:

NoteThe Infinet does not transmit data while the InfiLink is in Test mode.

1. Locate the two switches (DIP switch) on the left side of the InfiLink toward the vertical center (refer to Figure 4).

2. Move the upper switch to the right to set the InfiLink to Test mode. Data transmission stops.

The RD (receive data) LEDs should light up on both InfiLink 210s to indicate your fiber optics cable are good and that you have a functioning connection.

If the RD (receive data) LEDs do not light up on both InfiLink 210s, you have faulty cables or a bad connection.

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Poweri ng Up the InfiLink 21 0Connect the AC power cable to an electrical power source and the InfiLink 210 starts automatically. The following occurs:

1. The red POWER light in the center of the InfiLink 210 lights up and stays steadily on as long as the link is receiving AC power.

2. The yellow TD light of any port immediately flashes when data is being transmitted to that particular port.

3. The green RD light of any port immediately flashes when data is being received from the corresponding branches of Infinet. This may not happen immediately.

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