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Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................................. 1
What is the i-Vu® Link? .......................................................................................................................................1
Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................2
Safety considerations...........................................................................................................................................3
Mounting and wiring.................................................................................................................................................... 4
To mount the i-Vu® Link......................................................................................................................................4
To wire for power ..................................................................................................................................................4
To wire CCN devices on Port S1 .........................................................................................................................5
To wire a third-party device .................................................................................................................................5
Configuring IP for the i-Vu® Link................................................................................................................................ 7
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
Formatting the i-Vu® Link ...................................................................................................................................8
LED's .......................................................................................................................................................................8
To replace the i-Vu® Link's battery................................................................................................................. 10
Compliance ................................................................................................................................................................11
FCC Compliance................................................................................................................................................. 11
CE Compliance ................................................................................................................................................... 11
BACnet Compliance........................................................................................................................................... 11
Document revision history ........................................................................................................................................12

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What is the i-Vu® Link?
The i-Vu® Link is an integral part of the i-Vu CCN Plus/Pro system. It has all of the capabilities of an i-Vu CCN
Router, plus it can integrate with other manufacturer’s equipment. Support for BACnet, Modbus, and LonWorks®
protocols are standard.
The i-Vu® Link has one EIA-485 port for connecting to the CCN bus and one jumper-configurable EIA-232/EIA-485
port for connecting to a third party network. It also has one 10/100Base-T Ethernet port for connecting to the
building LAN and/or other third party TCP/IP networks.
Each i-Vu® Link can connect to up to 140 CCN devices and supports up to 500 integration points. The i-Vu® Link
also stores trend data and time schedules for the CCN devices that it is connected to.
Introduction

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Specifications
Module drivers drv_ivulink_modbus
drv_ivulink_lon
Maximum number of CCN
controllers
140
Maximum number of third
party points
500
Power 24 Vac ±10%, 50–60 Hz, 24 VA
26 Vdc ±10%, 10 W
Communication ports 10/100 BaseT Ethernet
Port E1
: LAN, BACnet IP, and/or Modbus TCP/IP
communications
Port S1
: 5-pin EIA-485 for CCN Network and/or CCN Service Tool connection
(9600 and 38400 baud)
Port S2
: Configurable EIA-485/EIA-232 for third party network connections,
including:
•BACnet MS/TP @ 9600, 19200, 38400, and 76800 baud
•Modbus (RTU and ASCII modes) @ 9600, 19200, 38400, and 76800 baud
•LonWorks (requires SLTA-10 adapter) @ 38400 and 76800 baud
Microprocessor 32-bit Motorola Power PC microprocessor with cache memory, Fast Ethernet
controller, high performance 32-bit communication co-processor
Memory 16 MB non-volatile battery-backed RAM (with 12 MB available for use), 8 MB
Flash memory, 32-bit memory bus
NOTE Shelf life of battery is 10 years with 720 hours of continuous operation.
Battery 10-year Lithium CR123A battery ensures the following data is retained for a
maximum of 720 hours during power outages:
•Time
•Graphics
•Control programs
•Editable properties
•Schedules
•Trends
To conserve battery life, you can set the driver to turn off battery backup after a
specified number of days and depend on the archive function to restore data
when the power returns.
A low battery is indicated by the
Battery Low
LED or a low battery alarm in the i-
Vu CCN Plus/Pro application, a touchscreen device, and Field Assistant.
Real-time clock Battery-backed real-time clock keeps track of time in event of power failure

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Protection Built-in surge and transient protection for power and communications in
compliance with EN61000-6-1.
Incoming power and network connections are protected by non-replaceable
internal solid-state polyswitches that reset themselves when the condition that
causes a fault returns to normal.
The power and network connections are also protected against transient excess
voltage/surge events lasting no more than 10 msec.
CAUTION
To protect against large electrical surges on serial EIA-485
networks, place a PROT485 at each place wire enters or exits the building.
Status indicators LED status indicators for EIA-485 CCN communication, Ethernet port
communication, and low battery status. Seven segment status display for
running, error, and power status.
Environmental operating
range
-20 to 140°F (-29 to 60°C), 10–90% relative humidity, non-condensing
NOTE i-Vu® Link must be mounted within the building envelope.
Storage temperature range -24 to 140°F (-30 to 60°C), 0 to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
Physical Rugged aluminum cover, removable screw-type terminal blocks
Overall dimensions A:
B:
7-1/2 in. (19.1 cm)
11-5/16 in. (28.7 cm)
Mounting dimensions C:
D:
E:
F:
5 in. (12.7 cm)
10-7/8 in. (27.6 cm)
1-1/4 in. (3.2 cm)
1/4 in. (.6 cm)
Mount with 6-32 by 1/2 in. mounting screws
Depth 2-3/4 in. (7cm)
Weight 1.4 lbs (0.64 kg)
Listed by UL916 (Canadian Std C22.2 No. 205-M1983, CE, FCC Part 15 - Subpart B -
Class A
Safety considerations
WARNING
Disconnect electrical power to the i-Vu® Link before wiring it. Failure to follow this warning could
cause electrical shock, personal injury, or damage to the controller.

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To mount the i-Vu® Link
WARNING
When you handle the i-Vu® Link:
•Do not contaminate the printed circuit board with fingerprints, moisture, or any foreign material.
•Do not touch components or leads.
•Handle the board by its edges.
•Isolate from high voltage or electrostatic discharge.
•Ensure that you are properly grounded.
Screw the i-Vu® Link into an enclosed panel using the mounting slots on the cover plate. Leave about 2 in. (5 cm)
on each side of the controller for wiring.
To wire for power
1 Make sure the i-Vu® Link’s power switch is in the
OFF
position to prevent it from powering up before you can
verify the correct voltage.
2 Remove power from the power supply.
3 Pull the screw terminal connector from the router's power terminals labeled
24 Vac/Vdc
and
Ground
.
4 Connect the transformer wires to the screw terminal connector.
5 Apply power to the power supply.
6 Measure the voltage at the i-Vu® Link’s power input terminals to verify that the voltage is within the operating
range of 21.6 – 26.4 Vac or 23.4 - 28.6 Vdc.
7 Insert the screw terminal connector into the i-Vu® Link's power terminals.
8 Turn
on
the i-Vu® Link's power.
9 Verify that the Run LED (a dot in the lower right corner of the
Module Status
LED) begins blinking. The
Module
Status
LED will display
8
for about 5 seconds and then reverts to
0,
until controllers have been found and
downloaded. There is a chase pattern when the router is running with no errors.
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To wire CCN devices on Port S1
1 Turn off the i-Vu® Link's power.
2 Check the communications wiring for shorts and grounds.
3 Verify that the
Port S1
485/232 jumper is set to
EIA-485
(left side) and the 2/4 jumper to
485-2w
(right
side).
4 Connect the i-Vu® Link's
Port S1
to the CCN bus. Use the same polarity throughout the network segment.
Wire this Port S1 terminal...
To this CCN device terminal...
Signal Ground (Pin 5)
G
Net- (Pin 2)
-
Net+ (Pin 1)
+
NOTE
The CCN Shield should be tied/taped back or daisy chained if the i-Vu® Link is not at one end of the
bus.
To wire a third-party device
1 Turn off the i-Vu® Link's power.
2 Check the communications wiring for shorts and grounds.
3 Wire the i-Vu® Link's Port S2 to the third-party device, then set the S2 jumper. See table and notes below.
4 Turn on the i-Vu® Link's power.
For...
Use i-Vu® Link port...
Wire Carrier
terminal...
...to third-party
device terminal
Set the port's jumper(s) on
i-Vu® Link
EIA-232 S2 TX
Rx
Signal Ground
Rx
Tx
Gnd
EIA-232
EIA-485,
2-wire
S2 Net+
Net-
+
-
EIA-485
2-wire

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NOTES
•If you cannot determine the media type or connections of the third-party device, contact your third-party
representative.
•Use the same polarity throughout the network segment.
•Repeaters are required for more than 31 devices. See your third-party device manufacturer's
recommendations.
•To reduce communication and data errors, terminate each end of an EIA-485 network with a resistor whose
value equals the network's characteristic impedance. Some third-party manufacturers provide a built-in
resistor that you enable or disable with a jumper. Make sure that only devices at the end of a network have
termination enabled.
EXAMPLE
If an EIA-485 2-wire network's characteristic impedance is 120 Ohms, terminate one pair by
placing a 120 Ohm resistor across the
Net+
and
NET-
connectors of the i-Vu® Link. Terminate the other pair
by placing a 120 Ohm resistor across the
+
and
-
connectors of the furthest third-party controller.
•A solid receive light on the i-Vu® Link indicates a wiring or polarity problem.

Configuring IP for the i-Vu® Link
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The i-Vu® Link must be commissioned using Network Service Tool on
Port S1
.
1 Use
Network Service Tool V
(NST V) to connect the i-Vu® Link directly into Port S1, which is designated for
CCN communications.
2 Upload the i-Vu® Link (Default CCN Address 0, 1).
3 Access the
Service Configuration Table
IP_CONF to enter the following configuration options:
NOTE
A static IP address is required, as DHCP is not supported.
○
Host IP Address
- enter the device manager's IP address, provided by the LAN administrator (allowable
entries for xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx: xxx is a decimal number between 0 - 255)
○
Subnet Mask
- enter the device manager's IP address, provided by the LAN administrator (allowable
entries for xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx: xxx is a decimal number between 0 - 255)
○
Default Gateway
- enter the IP Gateway's IP address, provided by the LAN administrator (typically a
router on the Ethernet LAN).
CCN ENET Configuration
Device Type
-
○Select
Gateway
if the converter connects the primary CCN Bus (Bus 0) to the Ethernet, and toggle the
spacebar to select 0.
○Select
Bridge
if the converter connects a secondary CCN Bus to the Ethernet and toggle the spacebar to
select 1.
NOTE
You can only have one Gateway per system.
If configured as a Bridge:
○
CCN/Ethernet Gateway Address
- enter the IP address of the i-Vu® device manager that is configured as
the CCN Ethernet Gateway. This is the same address that was entered in the Host IP address for the CCN
Gateway. (Entries are allowed for xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:xxx are decimal numbers between 0 - 255.)
NOTE
When the device manager is configured as the Gateway, it ignores the CCN/Ethernet Gateway IP
address. In this case, leave the CCN/Ethernet gateway address at its default setting (0.0.0.0.).
4 Repeat the above steps for each i-Vu® device manager used in the CCN system.
Configuring IP for the i-Vu® Link

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If you have problems mounting, wiring, or addressing the i-Vu® Link, contact Carrier Control Systems Support.
NOTE
To help you troubleshoot, obtain a Module Status (Modstat) from the controller and review the System Error
and Warning details.
Formatting the i-Vu® Link
CAUTION
This erases all archived information and user-configuration settings. You will have to reconfigure
all custom settings. It is recommended to restore the factory defaults only under the guidance of Carrier Control
Systems Support.
To erase volatile memory data and restore factory default configuration settings:
1 Turn
off
the i-Vu® Link's power.
2 Hold down the i-Vu® Link’s
Format
button while you turn its power on.
3 Continue to hold down the
Format
button until the module status LED displays
8
and then
0
, then release the
button.
4 Sets the Bus and Element number to 0, 1, which must be reverted using the Network Service Tool.
5 In the i-Vu CCN Plus/Pro interface, select the i-Vu® Link in the navigation tree, go to the
Downloads
page and
Download All Content
to download the control programs, drivers, and parameters.
LED's
The LED’s indicate if the i-Vu® Link is speaking to other devices on the network. The LED’s should reflect
communication traffic based on the baud rate set. The higher the baud rate, the more solid the LED's will look.
The
Module Status
LED can display the following error codes.
Error
Code...
Indicates...
Possible solutions
0 The controller is not
downloaded.
1 In the i-Vu CCN Plus/Prointerface, select the router in the navigation
tree, go to the
Downloads
page and click
Download All Content
.
1 A custom equipment
error
Obtain a Module Status Report (Modstat) and look for error conditions.*
If you cannot determine the error from the Modstat, send a screenshot of
the Modstat to Technical Support.
*
NOTE
To obtain a Module Status Report in i-Vu CCN Plus/Pro, click the
menu button, then select Manual Command and type in "modstat".
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Error
Code...
Indicates...
Possible solutions
2 The i-Vu® Link's
memory is full
In the i-Vu CCN Plus/Pro application, reduce the amount of trend data being
stored in the module.
3 A setup error Verify that the IP address has been set through Network Service Tool. See
Configuring IP for the i-Vu® Link (page 7).
4 A system error Obtain a Module Status Report (Modstat) and look for error messages. If
you cannot determine the error from the Modstat, send a screenshot of the
Modstat to Carrier Control Systems Support.
NOTE
To obtain a Module Status Report in the i-Vu CCN Plus/Pro interface,
click the
Main Menu
button, then select
Manual Command
and type in
modstat
.
8 The i-Vu® Link is
formatting
The number 8 should display only during the short formatting period. If this
number displays continuously or flashes intermittently with another number,
try the following options:
•Turn the i-Vu® Link's power off, then on.
•Format the i-Vu® Link. See Formatting the i-Vu® Link (page 8).
•Download memory to the i-Vu® Link.
•
Replace the i-Vu® Link.
Other LED's show the status of certain functions.
If this LED is on...
Status is...
Power
The i-Vu® Link has power.
Link
The controller is connected to the Ethernet
LAN
The Ethernet port is transmitting or receiving data
100
The connection speed is 100 Mbps. If LED is not lit, the connection speed is 10
Mbps.
CMnet transmit
The i-Vu® Link is transmitting data over the CMnet
CMnet receive
The i-Vu® Link is receiving data from the CMnet
Archive Valid
The i-Vu® Link's memory backup is valid
Port S1 transmit
The i-Vu® Link is transmitting data from
Port S1
Port S1 receive
The i-Vu® Link is receiving data on
Port S1
Battery low
The battery is low

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To replace the i-Vu® Link's battery
The i-Vu® Link's 10-year Lithium CR123A battery retains the following data for a maximum of 720 hours during
power outages: time, control programs, editable properties, schedules, and trends.
To conserve battery life, you can set the driver to turn off battery backup after a specified number of days and
depend on the archive function to restore data when the power returns.
A low battery is indicated by the
Battery low
LED or a low battery alarm in the i-Vu CCN Plus/Pro application. You
can purchase replacement batteries from any retailer that sells a CR-123A battery.
1 Verify that the i-Vu® Link's power is on.
2 Using a small flathead screwdriver, pry up each side of the black battery clip until it is free and you can
remove it.
3 Remove the battery from the controller, making note of the battery's polarity.
4 Insert the new battery into the controller, matching the polarity of the battery you removed.
5 Push the black clip back onto the battery until you hear both sides click in place.
6 Download the i-Vu® Link.

Compliance
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FCC Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the responsible party for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
CE Compliance
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference
in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
BACnet Compliance
Compliance of listed products to requirements of ASHRAE Standard 135 is the responsibility of BACnet
International. BTL®is a registered trademark of BACnet International.
Compliance

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Important changes to this document are listed below. Minor changes such as typographical or formatting errors are not
listed.
Date
Topic
Change description
Code*
1/24/19
Specifications
Added surge CAUTION to Protection specification.
X-TS-AK-E-CC
10/26/18
Specifications
Reworded Protection specification and added first paragraph.
X-H-JS-O
8/6/14
Configuring the IP for the i-Vu® Link
Corrected the Network Service Tool procedure by adding CCN
ENET Configuration.
C-TS-RD-E
*For internal use only
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