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AD4305 RS-485 AND RS-232 MULTIPLEXER Installation & Operation

47102 Mission Falls Court Fremont, CA 94539-7818 PHONE (510)360-7800 FAX (510)360-7820
an ISO 9001 certified company AD4305 NexStar66109923001 Rev. E 11/15/01 2001 NexWatch

2001 NexWatch. All Rights Reserved DigiReader, QuadraKey, 2Smart, NexKey, KeyMate and NexStar are trademarks of NexWatch Printed in the United States of America
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LIMITED WARRANTY
NexWatch warrants to the original user the equipment manufactured by NexWatch as described herein to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase by such user or fifteen (15) months from the date of shipment from the factory, whichever is sooner (command key / magnetic stripe card warranties differ, see below*), provided: I NexWatch has been notified within such period by return of any alleged defective equipment, free and clear of any liens and encumbrances to NexWatch or its authorized dealer at the address specified, transportation prepaid; and the equipment has not been abused, misused or improperly maintained and/or repaired during such period; and such defect has not been caused by ordinary wear and tear; and such defect is not a result of voltage surges/brownouts, lightning, water damage/flooding, fire, explosion, earthquakes, tornadoes, acts of aggression/war, or similar phenomena; and accessories used as integral to NexWatch systems have been approved by NexWatch (e.g., coaxial cables, batteries, etc.); and the equipment has been installed, the installation supervised or installation tested by an authorized NexWatch dealer.

II III IV V VI

NexWatch shall at its option, either repair or replace, free of charge, the equipment found, upon NexWatchs inspection to be so defective, or, if agreed upon, refund the purchase price, less a reasonable allowance for depreciation, in exchange for the equipment. NexWatch makes no other warranty, and all implied warranties including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited to the duration of the expressed warranty as set forth above. NexWatchs maximum liability hereunder is limited to the purchase price of the equipment. In no event shall NexWatch be liable for any consequential, indirect, incidental or special damages of any nature arising from the sale or use of the equipment. Some states do not allow limitations on incidental or consequential damages or how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply. This warranty gives specific legal rights; however, other rights which vary from state to state, may pertain. * Analog command keys are warranted for 5 years; digital command key / magnetic stripe card warranties varysee product literature.

The information in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, NexWatch assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear. Possession of this manual does not imply the granting of licenses to make or sell equipment or software constructed according to descriptions provided.

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FCC RF INTERFERENCE STATEMENT


The NexStar RS-485 Multiplexer sold by NexWatch has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions herein, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for correction. The user may find helpful the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission: How to Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems." This booklet is available from the US Government Printing Office, Washington DC 20402, stock number: 004-000-00345-4.

UL-294 Notice
The NexStar RS-485 Multiplexer is UL-294 listed and may be used in a UL-294 listed access control system. All system components must be UL-294 listed and installed according to manufacturers' instructions to comply with UL-requirements.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page Scope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Physical Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 PC Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Fuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Termination Resistor Switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Connections and RS-485/RS-232 Personality Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 RS-232 Adaptor Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 RS-232 Adaptor Decal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Phoenix Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Wire Insertion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 S-NET Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES


Figure Table 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 Description Page

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Using AD 4305 NexStars in a Complete System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 AD 4305 NexStar Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 AD 4305 NexStar Base and Mounting Holes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 AD 4305 NexStar Component Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AD 4305 NexStar Pin Usages/Designations for RS-485/232. . . . . . . . 10 AD 4305 NexStar LEDs, Fuses, Switches and Connectors. . . . . . . . . 11 AD 4305 Com-Active andTransmit LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 AD 4305 Nexstar Switches and Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Approved Fuse Vendors for the AD 4305 NexStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 AD 4305 NexStar Termination-Resistor Switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 AD 4305 NexStar RS-485/232 Personality Switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 AD 4305 NexStar RS-232 Adapter (Piggy-back) Module. . . . . . . . . . . 14 AD 4305 NexStar RS-485 Printed and RS-232 Decal Pin-Outs. . . . . . 15 AD 4305 NexStar S-NET Connector Pin-Outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Wire Insertion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Recommended S-NET Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 S-NET Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 5

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This manual provides information necessary to install, use and troubleshoot a NexStar RS485 Multiplexer. It is assumed that the person reading this manual is familiar with access control systems and standard installation practices. The information provided in this manual is not intended to conflict with the building, electrical, fire or safety codes required for any given installation.

INTRODUCTION

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The NexStar is a symmetrical 5-port repeater with built-in arbitration logic. Any one port will relay the data it receives to the other four ports. Bus arbitration is done on a first-come, firstserved basis. During periods of no activity, the NexStar automatically places all 5 ports into the receive mode to wait for the next message. Make sure your AD 4305 NexStar is Rev.C or later. (You can confirm this as follows: temporarily remove the case of the NexStar unit; observe the PLD at U6, part number 62109921001: it should have a label stating Rev.C, checksum B5A1.) The AD 4305 NexStar can be used to link multiple NexWatch access control units, such as the NexSentry 4100/Star I or SE818SC to a host. The optional RS-232 module can be placed into one of the channels to allow host connection (25 feet maximum cable length). The controllers can then be up to 4000 feet (1200 meters) from the NexStar. The NexStar also provides a link between the ACU and multiple S-NET runs. A single S-NET run can be a maximum of 4,000 feet (1,200 meters). Using all of the NexStar s five symmetrical ports, the end-to-end S-NET length can span up to 8,000 feet (2,400 meters) and contain up to 20,000 feet (6,000 meters) of installed wiring. In the simplest configuration, the NexStar allows home-run wiring, which eliminates excessively long wire runs and the need to make multiple connections to a single terminal block. Any or all of the RS-485/S-NET ports may be configured to communicate via RS-232 by installing an optional RS-232 adapter module. This application is typically employed

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INTRODUCTION

between a Host PC and several local ACUs. In this configuration, One NexStar port is connected to the Host, and up to 4 ports may be connected to ACUs. If an ACU port is configured for RS-485, up to 16 Star Controllers may be connected on one RS-485 loop. If an ACU Port is configured for RS-232, one ACU, or one CoBox master Thinserver (Ethernet adapter) may be connected. The NexStar acts as a replacement for the CI-8, or an RS-232 to RS-485 converter, depending on the specific application.

RS232 Host Port ACU TB3 RS485 Up to 4000 feet twisted pair +/1 wire for GND shielded Star I or Star II NexStar Ports 3, 4 & 5 All RS485 ACU NEXSTAR (RS485 Host Port)

4000 FEET (1200 METERS)

DR4203 DR4203 DR4205K DR4203

NEXSTAR

5 4 3 2 1

MSRK DR4208S

4100 (4108)

RS485 (SNET)

5 4 3 2 1

HOST

For NexStar 2, all 5 ports are RS485 NexStar Ports 1 & 2 RS232

All RS485 (SNET)

DR4205K DR4205K DR4220

DR4205 For NexStar 1, ports 1 & 2 have RS232 adapters; ports 3, 4 & 5 are all RS485

DR4205K

DR4205K

Figure 1: Using AD 4305 NexStars in a Complete System

For more examples, see the NexWatch web site at www.nexwatch.com. Click on SERVICE SUPPORT MATRIX, and then on WIRING FAQ.

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SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the NexStar are shown in the table below.

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Input Voltage Operating Current Pass-Through Current Operating Humidity Operating Temperature Dimensions Weight +12.5 VDC to +24 VDC 50 milli-ampres up to 3.15 ampre (rating of fuses) 0% to 90%, non-condensing 19 F to 120 F 8.0 x 4.5 x 1.5 13 oz -7 C to 49 C 20.32 cm x 11.43 cm x 3.81 cm 400 grams

Table 1: AD 4305 NexStar Specifications

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
connections.

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The NexStar consists of a single printed circuit board (PC board) in a two-part housing. Male Phoenix connectors on the PC board are accessed through the side of the housing for port

Cover
The cover of the NexStar snaps onto the base. The LEDs mounted on the PC board are visible through holes on the cover and identified on the cover. The cover also identifies the RS485 pin-out wiring for each port. For any of the ports optionally used for RS-232 a decal is provided (to overlay the RS-485 information) to identify the RS-232 pin-out wiring. See Figure 9: AD 4305 NexStar RS-485 Printed and RS-232 Decal Pin-Outs.

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Base
The base of the housing has four through holes for mounting the NexStar to a wall or other surface. Four standoffs are affixed to support the PC board.

7.29 in 18.52 cm

3.20 in 8.13 cm Mounting Hole x 4

Stand-Off x 4

Figure 2: AD 4305 NexStar Base and Mounting Holes

PC Boa rd
All components and circuitry are contained on the single PC Board. Figure 3 shows the board locations of LEDs, fuses, switches and connectors. These components are listed in Table 2 and further described below.

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PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

PC Board Location Label TX-1 TX-2 TX-3 TX-4 TX-5 COM ACTIVE Function Port 1 Transmit Port 2 Transmit Port 3 Transmit Port 4 Transmit Port 5 Transmit Activity LED CR14 CR15 CR16 CR17 CR18 CR19 Table 2: AD 4305 NexStar Component Locations Connector J1 J2 J3 J4 J5 Fuse F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Comm Switch S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 Comm IC U1 U2 U3 U4 U5

Pin 5 RS485 Pin Use for Pins 1 to 5 for connectors J1 to J5 Pin 4 Pin 3 Pin 2 Pin 1

Shield GND DATA B DATA A + 24 VDC RS232 Pin Use for Pins 1 to 5 for connectors J1 to J5

Pin 5 Pin 4 Pin 3 Pin 2 Pin 1

Shield * GND RX D TX D + 24 VDC *

* Not necessary for data-only connection Table 3: AD 4305 NexStar Pin Usages/Designations for RS-485/232.....

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+24VDC

GND SHIELD +24VDC DATA A DATA B GND SHIELD +24VDC DATA A DATA B GND SHIELD +24VDC DATA A DATA B GND SHIELD +24VDC DATA A DATA B OFF OFF SHIELD OFF ON ON ON GND RS-485/232 Personality Switch A B C RS-232 Adapter Module
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RS-485 Comm IC

RS-485 w/o terminator

RS-485 with terminator

RS-232

Figure 3: AD 4305 NexStar LEDs, Fuses, Switches and Connectors.....

LEDs
The COM ACTIVE LED will be illuminated when any data is being passed through the NexStar. The five port LEDs will illuminate when the associated port is transmitting. On the left side of Figure 4, the NexStar is receiving data from an ACU on port one. This data is then transmitted to all the remaining ports. All LEDs except TX-1 are illuminated. On the right side of the figure, the NexStar is receiving data from an S-NET device on port 3. Again, data is transmitted to all other ports; all LED's except TX-3 are illuminated.

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PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

COMM ACTIVE

COMM ACTIVE

TX-5 TX-4

TX-3

TX-2

TX-1

TX-5 TX-4

TX-3

TX-2

TX-1

S-NET S-NET S-NET S-NET ACU

S-NET S-NET S-NET S-NET ACU

Figure 4: AD 4305 NexStar Com Active and Transmit LEDs..... Note: High speed network communications may cause all LEDs to appear illuminated.

Fu ses
Each of the five ports on the NexStar is individually fused. Fuses for the ports are located at positions F1 through F5 on the PC Board. These fuses are 2-amp, normal-blow. Approved suppliers for replacement fuses and the vendors' part numbers are shown in Table 4.

Figure 5: AD 4305 NexStar Switches and Fuses.

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Approved Manufacturers Part Numbers Fuse


F1 - F5

Description
S-NET Connector J1-J5

Type
3.15-Amp LF

Wickman TR5 Series


19372K-124

Schurter MST Series


#34.6620

Bel MRT Series


0692-3150-01

Table 4: Approved Fuse Vendors for the AD 4305 NexStar.....

Termi nati on Resi stor Swi t ches


Termination is made within the five RS-485/232 personality switches shown in the figure below and described below.

ON RS-485 with terminator OFF


Figure 6: AD 4305 NexStar Termination-Resistor Switches..... The need for termination increases with bus length. With short S-NET runsshorter than 500 feettermination is not needed. Around 500 feet, it becomes desirable for at least one end to be terminated. For runs over 1,000 feet, terminate the runs at each end.

Conn ect ors an d RS -4 85/ RS- 232 Perso nal i ty S wi tch es


Five connectors, J1 through J5, are used to connect equipment through the NexStar. Five RS-485/232 personality switches, S1 through S5, are associated with these connectors, switch S1 with connector J1, and so forth. One connector may be used to provide a shortrange attachment to the ACU and the switch associated with this connector should not be set for termination. Set any of the remaining switches, S1 through S5, appropriately for longer SNET buses which might require termination, as described below.

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PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

RS-485/232 Personality Switch A B C


OFF OFF OFF
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ON

RS-485 w/o RS-485 with terminator terminator

ON

Figure 7: AD 4305 NexStar RS-485/232 Personality Switches..... There are three valid settings for the switches. Setting A for RS-485 without termination, the two outside toggles on and the middle toggle off. Setting B for RS-485 with termination, all toggles on. Setting C for RS-232, all toggles off.

RS- 232 Adap t or Modu le


For S-NET, RS-485 operation, the RS-485 Comm IC, is left in place on the PC motherboard. For RS-232 operation, this IC is replaced by the RS-232 Adapter module (P/N 62110572001) in anyor allof the locations U1 through U5, making sure the pin 1 notches match. In addition, for any RS-232 Adapter module installed, the RS-485/232 personality switch associated with the installed adapter must be with all toggles off.

ON
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RS-232

RS-232 Adapter Module


Figure 8: AD 4305 NexStar RS-232 Adapter (Piggy-back) Module.....

RS- 232 Adap t or Decal


After replacing one or more of the RS-485 Comm ICs with RS-232 Adapter module(s) and setting the RS-485/232 personality switch(es) for RS-232, close and secure the case of the 14

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AD 4305 NexStar. For all of the RS-232 Adapter modules installed, apply the RS-232 Adapter decal(s) to the front of the case, overlaying the RS-485 legend(s) appropriately. If, say, U4 has the RS-232 Adapter module installed and the personality switch S4 has been set with all toggles off, then the RS-232 Adapter decal should be applied to change the connector J4 legend from the RS-485 pin-outs to the RS-232 pin-outs, as shown below.

SHIELD GND DATA B DATA A +24VDC

SHIELD GND RXD +24VDC

Figure 9: AD 4305 NexStar RS-485 Printed and RS-232 Decal Pin-Outs.....

Ph oen ix Co nn ect ors


The five ports have male, five-pin Phoenix connectors. The pin-outs for the female Phoenix connector for S-NET branches are shown in Figure 10.
G +2 4V DA D RO SH D TA ATA UN IEL C + - D D

Data twisted pair Power and Ground twisted pair

Figure 10: AD 4305 NexStar S-NET Connector Pin-Outs The shield wire is connected to the ACU ground to provide single-point grounding. See the appropriate ACU manual for additional information.

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PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

Wire In serti on
For wire insertion to Phoenix connectors, the following procedure is recommended: 1. Strip the wire end. 2. Twist the exposed strands tightly and tin the ends. 3. Crimp an appropriate size ferrule on the end of the wire. Be sure that the ferrule is crimped on bare conductor metal, not the insulation.

Phoenix Connector

Wire Crimp Sleeve

Figure 11: Wire Insertion 4. Insert ferrule in the appropriate Phoenix connector terminal. Tighten the connector binding screw and torque to 5 inch-pounds (0.56Nm).

S- NET Wi ri ng
S-NET is a serial network for communication between the ACU and node devices. Typically, the cable used is two twisted-pairs with an overall shield; one pair is for data, the other pair is for DC power. While the maximum length of an S-NET branch is 4,000 feet (1200 meters), it is recommended that separate twisted-pair cables for data and power when lengths exceed 500 feet (150 meters). Table 5 lists recommended cable

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S-NET Length < 500 Feet S-NET Length > 500 Feet

(Data & Power) (Data Only)

Belden 9552 Belden 1069 Belden 9841 Belden 9341

2-Pair 1-Pair

18 AWG 16 AWG 24 AWG 18 AWG

S-NET Length > 500 Feet

(Power Only)

Belden 9342 Belden 9343

2-Conductor

16 AWG 14 AWG

Table 5: Recommended S-NET Cable NexWatch strongly discourages the use of drop wiring. When failures occur, it is tedious and time-consuming to trace the fault back to a soldered drop, perhaps in an out-of-the-way place. If all terminations are made at a device connector, this frustrating activity is avoided.

Terminate ACU Controller RS-485 Port Shield Power

Terminate

* DigiReader or other S-NET Device

* DigiReader or other S-NET Device

Last S-Net Device or Cable End

Data

Maximum S-NET Length 4000 feet (1200 M) * Note the avoidance of drop wiring
Figure 12: S-NET Wiring

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TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING
Table 6 lists error symptoms and suggests troubleshooting actions.

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Power Faults Check fuses No LEDs illuminated Check Wiring Verify DC voltage to unit If power is present, ACU may be offline No communications on one port Check port fuse Check port wiring Check fuses for affected ports Check wiring for affected ports Communications Errors All lights steady except on one port Excessive data errors Data A & B wiring may be reversed. Check wiring on port with unlit LED Check wiring shield connections for ground loops Check termination resistors and jumpers Table 6: Troubleshooting

No power at one or more ports

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