CUE ipCUE User manual

User Manual
ipCUE Controllers
Version 03
CUE, a.s., K Nouzovu 6, 143 00 Praha 4, Czech Republic
Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone]
www.cuesystem.com, [email protected]

User Manual ipCUE Controllers
UM028_03, 4.7.2008
Copyright © CUE, a.s., Praha, Czech Republic 1990 - 2008.
All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

1. Table of Contents
1. Table of Contents...........................................................................................................................3
2. Introduction....................................................................................................................................5
2.1. Overview.................................................................................................................................................5
2.2. Models and Accessories .........................................................................................................................5
2.3. Features..................................................................................................................................................5
2.4. Programming...........................................................................................................................................5
3. Box Contents..................................................................................................................................6
4. Specifications.................................................................................................................................7
5. Quick Start......................................................................................................................................8
5.1. Powering Up............................................................................................................................................8
5.2. PC Connection........................................................................................................................................8
5.3. Windows XP Local Area Connection Settings.......................................................................................10
5.4. Access Admin Web Server....................................................................................................................11
6. Front Panels .................................................................................................................................12
7. Indicators......................................................................................................................................13
7.1. PWR Indicator.......................................................................................................................................13
7.2. LINK Indicator........................................................................................................................................13
7.3. ACT Indicator ........................................................................................................................................13
7.4. CPU Indicator........................................................................................................................................13
7.5. IR SENSOR ..........................................................................................................................................13
7.6. SERIAL Port Indicator...........................................................................................................................14
7.7. IR/SERIAL Output Indicator ..................................................................................................................14
7.8. GENERAL I/O Indicator.........................................................................................................................14
7.9. AUX Indicator........................................................................................................................................14
7.10.ANALOG Output Indicator.....................................................................................................................14
8. Rear Panels...................................................................................................................................15
9. Connection ...................................................................................................................................16
9.1. CUEnet (LAN) .......................................................................................................................................16
9.2. PWR IN.................................................................................................................................................17
9.3. CUEwire................................................................................................................................................17
9.4. OUT 5 V................................................................................................................................................17
9.5. SERIAL 1 – 2 ........................................................................................................................................18
9.6. SERIAL 3 – 6 ........................................................................................................................................19
9.7. IR/SERIAL Output.................................................................................................................................21
9.8. GENERAL I/O .......................................................................................................................................22
9.9. AUX (Low Voltage Relay)......................................................................................................................23
9.10.ANALOG Output....................................................................................................................................23
10. System Connection .....................................................................................................................24
10.1.CUEwire................................................................................................................................................24
10.2.CUEring.................................................................................................................................................27
11. Mounting.......................................................................................................................................28
11.1.Shelf Placement or Stacking .................................................................................................................28
11.2.Rack Mounting ......................................................................................................................................29
12. FACTORY DEFAULT Button.......................................................................................................30
13. Admin Web Server.......................................................................................................................31
13.1.Login .....................................................................................................................................................31
13.2.Configuration.........................................................................................................................................32
13.3.Date and Time.......................................................................................................................................33
13.4.Applications...........................................................................................................................................34
13.5.File Storage...........................................................................................................................................35
13.6.Web Storage .........................................................................................................................................36
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13.7.Diagnostics............................................................................................................................................37

13.8.E-mail....................................................................................................................................................38
13.9.System..................................................................................................................................................39
13.10. Password ...........................................................................................................................................40
13.11. Backup ...............................................................................................................................................41
13.12. Reset..................................................................................................................................................42
13.13. Logout ................................................................................................................................................43
13.14. License...............................................................................................................................................44
14. Software and Firmware License................................................................................................. 45
15. Notes.............................................................................................................................................46
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2. Introduction
2.1. Overview
CUE, a.s. unveils the ipCUE controllers as a new generation of Ethernet IP enabled controllers. These
controllers are well suited for single-room applications as well as huge multi-room, multi-floor distributed
control applications. The ipCUE controllers come with multiple control ports well suited for home applications
as well as commercial. The control ports include bi-directional serial ports RS-232, bi-directional serial ports
configurable as RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485, infrared outputs up to 1.2 MHz that can be configured to control
up to three pieces of equipment, general I/O ports that can also be configured as analog inputs and 24 volts
relay outputs. The Ethernet port allows for bi-directional IP control of any manufacturer IP enabled products.
The ipCUE controllers are compatible with CUE‘s existing range of button panels and touch panels through
and come equipped with a CUEwire port. For convenience there has also been a +5 VDC output added to
the design for powering external low-voltage equipment (except ipCUE-gamma). The units are equipped with
internal IR sensor (except ipCUE-gamma). The sensor allows to capture IR codes and links IR wireless
control panels. Convenient for testing and troubleshooting the ipCUE controllers also come with indicator
LEDs on the front panel, which indicates the status of all of the control ports. The ipCUE controllers keep
perfect time with its onboard real time clock (RTC), thus allowing for a wide variety of distributed intelligence
scheduling applications. The ipCUE controllers come complete with a web-server and allow for setup,
configuration, and testing through a standard web browser. This web-based interface allows for the graphical
monitoring and control of all ports, which provides a truly timesaving method for testing and troubleshooting.
2.2. Models and Accessories
Model Product code Description Note
ipCUE-alpha CS0251 IP based controller
ipCUE-beta CS0252 IP based controller
ipCUE-gamma CS0253 IP based controller, DIN rail mounting
ipCUE-delta CS0267 IP based controller
ipCUE-epsilon CS0268 IP based controller
CS0251-MR Rack 19” mounting kit (sold separately)
2.3. Features
The main features of the controllers are
•Based on the Motorola ColdFire® processor
•Ethernet IP enabled
•Fully compatible with current CUE communication buses – CUEnet, CUEwire, CUEring and PEbus
•Standard control ports - bi-directional serial, IR/serial, general I/O, analog and relay ports.
•Web server complete with Admin Web pages for setup and diagnostics
•XPL Inside, fully compatible with CUE programming tools
•Front panel indicators for each control port
•Unified enclosure design for desktop, rack, DIN rail and wall installation - no special models required
•DIN rail, wall installation and 19" rack installation available with accessories
2.4. Programming
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The ipCUE controllers are programmed using Cue Director programming tools.

3. Box Contents
Item
ipCUE-alpha ipCUE-beta ipCUE-gamma ipCUE-delta ipCUE-epsilon
Controller ipCUE-alpha ipCUE-beta ipCUE-gamma ipCUE-delta ipCUE-epsilon
Connector Set 1 set 1 set 1 set 1 set 1 set
IR Adapter /i 4 4 2 4 4
Ethernet cable straight-through 1 1 1 1 1
Ethernet cable crossed-over 1 1 1 1 1
CUEadapter /30W 1 1 1 1 1
Power Cable 1 1 1 1 1
CE declaration 1 1 1 1 1
RoHS declaration 1 1 1 1 1
Controller data sheet 1 1 1 1 1
Cue System Connector Wiring 1 1 1 1 1
CUE Application CD 1 1 1 1 1
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4. Specifications
Feature
ipCUE-alpha ipCUE-beta ipCUE-gamma ipCUE-delta ipCUE-epsilon
Ethernet connection
10/100 BaseT LAN, RJ-45 connector 1
System connection
CUEwire (RS-485) for control panels,
dedicated 4-pin connector 5 mm 1
CUEring (RS-232) for interfaces,
bi-directional serial channel 1 *
PEbus (RS-485) for power and lighting
control, bi-directional serial channel 1 *
Control ports
Bi-directional serial RS-232,
5-pin connector 3.5 mm 2
Bi-directional serial RS-232/422/485,
5-pin connector 3.5 mm 4 - - 4 -
IR/serial output, IR output up to 1.2 MHz,
2-pin connector 3.5 mm 8 8 2 8 8
General I/O input (analog 0 - 5 V) or
output (open collector max. 80 mA),
2-pin connector 3.5 mm 8 - 8 8 8
Relay 24 V / 0.5 A,
3-pin connector 3.5 mm 2 - 2 16 8
Analog output 0 – 10 V,
2-pin connector 3.5 mm - - - 4 4
Power output 5 VDC (max. 1 A),
2-pin connector 3.5 mm 1 1 - 1 1
Internal IR sensor for IR code capture and
for IR wireless control panel link 1 1 - 1 1
LED indicators PWR, LINK, ACT, CPU, All control ports
Button Factory default settings 1
Real time and date - RTC with battery backup 1
Memory Internal RAM 16 MB, Flash 4 MB (16 MB from 2007)
Software XPL Runtime, Admin web
Power supply, 2-pin connector 5 mm 24 VDC (+/-20%)
Power consumption 12 W 10 W 10 W 18 W 15 W
Enclosure Metal Metal Plastic Metal Metal
Dimensions (WxHxD) in mm 210 x 43.5 x 92 210 x 43.5 x 92 106 x 90 x 58 422 x 43.5 x 92 210 x 43.5 x 92
Weight 0.6 kg 0.5 kg 0.4 kg 0.9 kg 0.6 kg
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*Shared with S1 bi-directional serial RS-232 port

5. Quick Start
5.1. Powering Up
Every ipCUE controller requires power from an external power supply. The standard CUEadapter /30W is
delivered with the unit. Attach the 2-pin connector of the power supply unit to the PWR IN connector located
on the rear panel of ipCUE controller and attach power cable to a power outlet. The LED labeled PWR will
light up when the unit is powered on.
5.2. PC Connection
Using LAN Directly to PC
Attach one end of an RJ-45 Ethernet crossed-over cable to the ipCUE controller CUEnet (LAN) port and
attach the other end of the RJ-45 Ethernet cable to your computer.
Ethernet Crossed-Over Cable
This cable can be used to cascade hubs, or for connecting two Ethernet stations back-to-back without a hub.
It works with 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, 100Base-T4 and 1000Base-T. Use a good enough cable, if you are
confused about categories of cables then use Category 5 (enhanced) and you'll be fine even at 1000Base-T.
18
18
Top
Front
18
18
Top
Front
To Network Interface Card 1 (NIC 1)
Computer
RJ45 Male Connector
To Network Interface Card 2 (NIC 2)
Touch panel
RJ45 Male Connector
Name NIC 1 Color NIC 2 Name
TX+ (BI_DA+) 1 White/Orange 3 RX+ (BI_DB+)
TX- (BI_DA-) 2 Orange 6 RX- (BI_DB-)
RX+ (BI_DB+) 3 White/Green 1 TX+ (BI_DA+)
- (BI_DC+) 4 Blue 7 - (BI_DD+)
- (BI_DC-) 5 White/Blue 8 - (BI_DD-)
RX- (BI_DB-) 6 Green 2 TX- (BI_DA-)
- (BI_DD+) 7 White/Brown 4 - (BI_DC+)
- (BI_DD-) 8 Brown 5 - (BI_DC-)
That means that the White/Orange cable connected to NIC 1 pin 1 should go to NIC 2 pin 3 and NIC 1 pin 2
to NIC 2 pin 6 etc.
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Notes
1. 1000Base-T names are in parentheses.
2. It's important that each pair is kept as a pair. TX+ & TX- must be in the pair and RX+ & RX- must
together in another pair. Just as the table above shows.
3. While 10Base-T and 100Base-TX only uses 2 pairs, please connect all four since 100Base-T4 and
1000Base-T needs them and save you some future debugging.
4. The colors originate from the numbering and name on NIC 1.
5. The connection is based on IEEE Standard 802.3, 2000 Edition.
Using LAN Network
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Attach one end of an RJ-45 Ethernet straight-through cable to the ipCUE controller CUEnet (LAN) port and
attach the other end of the RJ-45 Ethernet cable to your computer.

5.3. Windows XP Local Area Connection Settings
Steps are
1. Start Windows XP.
2. Click Start, then click Control Panel choose the option to switch to Classic View.
3. Double-click Network Connections, select the Local Area Connection and then right-click and select
Properties.
4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties button.
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5. Select Use the following IP address option. Set IP address to 192.168.1.1 (or other address different
from 192.168.1.127) and Subnet mask to 255.255.255.0. Leave other options unchanged and click
OK.
5.4. Access Admin Web Server
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Run the Internet browser on your PC and type in the ipCUE factory default IP address 192.168.1.127. The
Admin login web page will be displayed. The password is set to default.

6. Front Panels
The ipCUE-alpha, ipCUE-beta, ipCUE-delta and ipCUE-epsilon front panels are made of aluminum plate.
The ipCUE-gamma front panel is made of plastic. It should be cleaned with a soft/non-abrasive cloth. The
indication LEDs and infrared sensors are behind the front panel.
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ipCUE-alpha
ipCUE-beta
ipCUE-epsilon
ipCUE-gamma
ipCUE-delta

7. Indicators
7.1. PWR Indicator
Off............................................. No power presented.
On............................................. Power 24 V is presented. The unit is ready.
7.2. LINK Indicator
Off............................................. Network is not detected.
On............................................. Network detected.
7.3. ACT Indicator
Off............................................. No data transmitted or received through the CUEnet (LAN) port.
On or Flashing.......................... Data is being transmitted or received through the CUEnet (LAN) port.
7.4. CPU Indicator
This LED indicates the end of the operating system boot up by flashing OK in Morse code. Operating system
is booted after the unit has either been reset or switched on. The booting time is approx. 26 seconds.
7.5. IR SENSOR
The window marked by IR SENSOR (not applied in ipCUE-gamma), covers two IR sensors and one LED
indication.
1. The first built-in IR sensor carries the same functionality as irCUE Receiver or irCUE Receiver 485.
This means that ipCUE can receive IR signal from CUE wireless IR control panels without the need
to use any external IR receiver.
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2. The second built-in IR sensor allows IR codes capture directly by ipCUE unit. The flashing Yellow
LED indicates the received infra-red signal and serves for optimum distance setup between the
receiver and captured IR remoter.

7.6. SERIAL Port Indicator
Off............................................. No data transmitted or received through the serial port.
Green On or Flashing............... Data is being transmitted through the serial port.
Red On or Flashing .................. Data is being received through the serial port.
Note: The S1 serial channel is used as CUEring port for interfaces and power and lighting control units.
7.7. IR/SERIAL Output Indicator
Off............................................. No data or IR code transmitted through the IR/serial port.
On or Flashing.......................... Data or IR code is being transmitted through the IR/serial port.
7.8. GENERAL I/O Indicator
Off............................................. Output is switched OFF.
On............................................. Output is switched ON.
7.9. AUX Indicator
Off............................................. AUX (relay) is switched OFF.
On............................................. AUX (relay) is switched ON.
7.10. ANALOG Output Indicator
Off............................................. Analog output is set to 0 V.
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On............................................. Analog output is set to 10 V.

8. Rear Panels
Connectors and button are located on the rear panel of the device. All connectors are labeled incl. pin out.
ipCUE-alpha
ipCUE-beta
ipCUE-epsilon
ipCUE-gamma
ipCUE-delta
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9. Connection
9.1. CUEnet (LAN)
The CUEnet is a standard network connection 10/100 BaseT LAN using RJ-45 connector. There is no auto
sense, which means it does not recognize straight through cable to cross-over cable. For the direct PC
connection it is necessary to use cross-over cable; for the connection to Ethernet switch straight through
cable. The length of the Ethernet cable connecting ipCUE controller to the network must not exceed 100
meters.
Connector pin out
Pin
1
2
3
4
Signal
TX_D1+
TX_D1-
RX_D2+
Description
5
6
7
8
RX-D2-
G
GGround Ground
Cat5 Cable Color
White / Orange
Orange
White / Green
Blue
White / Blue
Green
White / Brown
Brown
RJ-45
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CUEnet (LAN)
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9.2. PWR IN
Warning: Use any ipCUE controller only with the power adapter supplied in the product package. Using
another power supply may damage the unit.
Connector pin out
Pin2-pin 5 mm PWR IN Description
GGround
+Power +24 VDC
+G
9.3. CUEwire
Connector pin out
Pin
1
2
3
4
Signal
+24
G
A+
B-
Description
RS-485 Data +
Ground
RS-485 Data -
Power +24 VDC
4-pin 5 mm CUEwire
+24 G A+ B-
9.4. OUT 5 V
Connector pin out (not applied in ipCUE-gamma)
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OUT 5 V
Pin
+
Description
Output +5 VDC, max. 1 A
2-pin 3.5 mm
GGround
+G

9.5. SERIAL 1 – 2
These two bi-directional serial channels are used for RS-232 communication. Maximum speed is 115 200 Bd
(bps). Transmission levels for RS-232 output are in the -12 V to +12 V.
Connector pin out
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
Signal
TxD
RTS
GND
RxD
CTS
Description
RS-232 Transmitted Data
RS-232 Request to Send
Ground
RS-232 Received Data
RS-232 Clear to Send
Direction
From ipCUE
From ipCUE
To ipCUE
To ipCUE
5-pin 3.5 mm RS-232
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Note: The S1 serial channel is used as CUEring port for interfaces and power and lighting control units.

9.6. SERIAL 3 – 6
Overview
These four bi-directional serial channels (ipCUE-alpha, ipCUE-delta only) are used for RS-232, RS-422 and
RS-485 communication. Maximum speed is 115 200 Bd (bps). Default mode for all channels is RS-232,
other modes must be set in programming application or by Admin Web. For more details about Admin Web
see in the chapter Admin Web Server.
Channel Mode Setting
It is important to set channel mode in the programming application. The mode is selected by part of mode
string in the command CommunicationSet.
Command example in XPL language for 9600 bd, non parity and 1 stop bit is as follows
•ipCUE_alpha.S3.CommunicationSet (“0096008n1m232”) for RS-232 mode (default)
•ipCUE_alpha.S3.CommunicationSet (“0096008n1m422”) for RS-422 mode
•ipCUE_alpha.S3.CommunicationSet (“0096008n1m485”) for RS-485 mode
For more details see programming manuals.
RS-232 Mode
Transmission levels for RS-232 output are in the -10 V to +10 V.
This is default mode for all channels. If a channel was set to other mode, it is possible to use XPL command
ipCUE_alpha.S3.CommunicationSet (“0096008n1m232”).
Connector pin out
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Pin
1
2
3
4
5
Signal
TxD
RTS
GND
RxD
CTS
Description
RS-232 Transmitted Data
RS-232 Request to Send
Ground
RS-232 Received Data
RS-232 Clear to Send
Direction
From ipCUE
From ipCUE
To ipCUE
To ipCUE
5-pin 3.5 mm RS-232
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RS-422 Mode
Only channels S3 – S6 can be used in the RS-422 mode.
This mode must be set in the programming application or by Admin Web. The right command in XPL is
ipCUE_alpha.S3.CommunicationSet (“0096008n1m422”).
Connector pin out
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
Signal
Tx A+
Tx B-
GND
Rx A+
Rx B-
Description
RS-422 Transmit Data (Idles High)
Ground
RS-422 Transmit Data (Idles Low)
RS-422 Receive Data (Idles High)
RS-422 Receive Data (Idles Low)
From ipCUE
From ipCUE
To ipCUE
To ipCUE
Direction5-pin 3.5 mm RS-422
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RS-485 Mode
Only channels S3 – S6 can be used in the RS-485 mode.
This mode must be set in the programming application or by Admin Web. The right command in XPL is
ipCUE_alpha.S3.CommunicationSet (“0096008n1m485”).
Connector pin out
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
Signal
A+
B-
GND
N.C.
N.C.
Description
RS-485 Data +
Ground
RS-485 Data -
Not Connected
Not Connected
5-pin 3.5 mm RS-485
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