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The EN-4000’s Solid-State Input/
Output Card
his document discusses the EN-4000’s solid-state input/output card (solid-state
I/O card). The card performs the following functions:
• The solid-state I/O card detects inputs from local devices, and reports that
information to other devices or to enCloud™.
• The solid-state I/O card generates outputs to control local devices.
Note: All values and selections in this document’s procedures are examples. Confer
with your network administrator to determine appropriate parameter values and
reasons for selections.
See the following:
•Section 8.1, Solid-State I/O Card Hardware, on page 1
•Section 8.2, Management of the Solid-State I/O Card, on page 6
8.1 Solid-State I/O Card Hardware
The solid-state input/output card can be installed into module 3 or module 4 of the
EN-4000 chassis (Figure 8-1).
Figure 8-1. EN-4000 with Solid-State I/O Card
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See the following:
•Section 8.1.1, Pin Configuration, on page 2
•Section 8.1.2, Connecting the Solid-State I/O Card to Local Devices, on
page 2
•Section 8.1.3, Input Wiring, on page 4
•Section 8.1.4, Output Wiring, on page 5
8.1.1 Pin Configuration
The front of the solid-state I/O card has one 8-pin I/O connector port
(Figure 8-2), from Phoenix Contact GmbH. The port provides three inputs and
two outputs.
Figure 8-2. Pins on the I/O Connector Port (Phoenix Part Number 1778829)
Table 8-1 lists the pin configuration for the port.
8.1.2 Connecting the Solid-State I/O Card to Local
Devices
Encore Networks, Inc., provides the mating connector (front, Figure 8-3, from
Phoenix Contact GmbH) for the I/O connector port.
Figure 8-3. Mating Connector (Phoenix Part Number 1778890)
Note: The customer will need to connect wires to the mating connector.
Each connecting wire (cable) must have a maximum 0.5 mm
2
diameter
(= 20 AWG, a.k.a. 20 gauge).
Table 8-1. Pin Configuration for the I/O Connector Port
Pin Description
1 Channel 1 out, Relay 1
2 Channel 1 out, Relay 1
3 Channel 2 out, Relay 2
4 Channel 2 out, Relay 2
5 Channel 1 in
6 Channel 2 in
7 Channel 3 in
8 GND (Ground)

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1Trim about 0.236” (6 mm) length of insulation off a wire, to expose the wire
for connection.
It is recommended that a ferrule be used with each wire. The CRIMPFOX6
tool (Phoenix part number 1212034) and a ferrule for 20 AWG wire (Phoenix
part number 3200218) are suggested.
2Crimp the ferrule onto the end of the stripped wire.
3Insert the crimped ferrule into the desired circuit (Figure 8-4).
Figure 8-4. Mating Connector, Back View
4Connect the other end of the wire (cable) to the device that the EN-4000’s
solid-state I/O card will monitor or control.
5Repeat step 1 through step 4 as required.
Figure 8-5. Mating Connector, with Cables, Back View
(Shown fully connected; sites may vary in number of connected circuits.)
Figure 8-6. EN-4000 with Solid-State I/O Card and Cables
If a wire needs to be removed:
aOn the back of the mating connector (recall Figure 8-4), insert a small-blade
screwdriver into the corresponding expansion blade hole above the wire’s
socket.
Note: The screwdriver blade should measure 0.4 mm x 2.0 mm. (Available
from Phoenix Contact GmbH, www.phoenixcontact.com; order number
1205202; part number SZS 0,4X2,0.)

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bPush the screwdriver slightly to open the socket.
cRemove the end of the ferrule-crimped wire from the socket; then remove
the screwdriver.
8.1.3 Input Wiring
The solid-state I/O card has three input detectors with 5000 V
rms
isolation. The
card detects a change at its input when one of the inputs is grounded. A 4000-
ohm resistor pulls each input up to 12V.
Figure 8-7 shows the proper wiring for alarm detection in the solid-state I/O card.
Figure 8-7. Wiring for Alarm Detection

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8.1.4 Output Wiring
Figure 8-8 is a schematic of the solid-state input/output card’s pin connections.
During power loss, SSR 1 and SSR 2 are open (as shown in the figure).
Figure 8-8. SSR Connections for Power Loss or Alarm Condition
Table 8-2 lists electrical information for the solid-state I/O card.
Table 8-2. Solid-State I/O Card Electrical Information
Item Value
Maximum current 4 amps
Typical on time 1.2 ms
Typical off time 0.1 ms
Isolation 2500 V
rms
Maximum switching voltage 60 V

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8.2 Management of the Solid-State I/O Card
1Connect the EN-4000 to its network. (See Connecting to the EN-4000, on
page 1 of the document Configuring General Settings for the EN-4000.)
2Connect a management terminal to the EN-4000 and log into the
management system. (See Logging In, on page 2 of the document
Configuring General Settings for the EN-4000.)
3Then see the following discussions in the current document:
•Section 8.2.1, Configuring the Solid-State I/O Card, on page 6
•Section 8.2.2, Reviewing the EN-4000’s Solid-State Input/Output
Settings, on page 11
•Section 8.2.3, Enabling the EN-4000 in the enCloud™ or enSite™
Management System, on page 11
•Section 8.2.4, Using enCloud™ or enSite™ to Monitor I/O Card Settings,
on page 12
8.2.1 Configuring the Solid-State I/O Card
Note: Confer with your network administrator to determine parameter values
and reasons for choices.
1On the EN-4000 Management System, select the Network tab.
❖The Network Interface Overview is displayed (Figure 8-9).
Figure 8-9. Network Interface Overview
2On the Network Interface Overview, select the tab for the IO Card.
❖The Configuration Screen for the I/O Card is displayed (Figure 8-10).

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Figure 8-10. Configuration Screen for the I/O Card
3On the screen, select the checkbox marked IO Card Enabled (as in
Figure 8-11).
Figure 8-11. Detail: Checkbox Selected to Enable the I/O Card
4Set the Interval for the router to send and receive data for tasks (that is, to
send data to output channels and to receive data from input channels). The
minimum interval is 60 seconds, as shown in Figure 8-12, on page 8. The
maximum interval is 604800 seconds (7 days).
Note: In this field, do not include commas in numbers.
5To set the value for Input Channel 1, select an item in the field’s dropdown
list. Figure 8-12, on page 8, shows the selected value enCloud.
6If you wish, type a short description in the field Description of Input
Channel 1.

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Figure 8-12. Selecting the Value for Input Channel 1
7To set the value for Input Channel 2, select an item in the field’s dropdown
list. Figure 8-12 shows the value enCloud.
8If you wish, type a short description in the field Description of Input
Channel 2.
9To set the value for Input Channel 3, select an item in the field’s dropdown
list. Figure 8-12 shows the value enCloud.
10 If you wish, type a short description in the field Description of Input
Channel 3. (In Figure 8-12, the description is Door.)
11 To set the local device for Output Channel 1, select an item in the field’s
dropdown list. (To Camera is shown in Figure 8-13.)
Note: Depending on the device selected, fields for output control might be
displayed.
12 If you wish, type a short description in the field Description of Output
Channel 1.

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Figure 8-13. Selecting the Value for Output Channel 1
13 To set the local device for Output Channel 2, select an item in the field’s
dropdown list. (for example, To Fan).
❖Additional fields might be displayed, for output control (for example, fan
control).
14 If you wish, type a short description in the field Description of Output
Channel 2.
15 If additional fields are displayed for output control, indicate values for those
fields (described here for Figure 8-13):
aType the Temperature in Degrees Celsius for Fan to Turn Off (shown
as 70 in Figure 8-14).
bType the Temperature in Degrees Celsius for Fan to Turn On (shown
as 75 in Figure 8-14).

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Figure 8-14. Completed Configuration for Solid-State I/O Card
16 After values have been completed for the I/O card parameters, do one of the
following:
aTo save the configuration and use it immediately, select the Save & Apply
button (in the lower right corner of the screen).
❖The solid-state I/O card’s ports are configured for your network. The new
configuration will be effective immediately.
bTo save the configuration and use it the next time you log into the EN-4000
management system, select the Save button (near the lower right corner of
the screen).
❖The solid-state I/O card’s ports are configured for your network. The new
configuration will be effective the next time this EN-4000’s management
system is restarted. (A user log-in screen will be presented when the
EN-4000 restarts.)
cTo discard your changes, select the Reset button (near the lower right corner
of the screen).
❖The changes are discarded. The parameters on the screen resume their
previous settings.

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8.2.2 Reviewing the EN-4000’s Solid-State Input/
Output Settings
Do the following to review the solid-state I/O card’s settings:
1On the management screen, select the tab for Status.
2Select IO Card; then select IO Card Info.
❖The Status of the EN-4000’s I/O Card is displayed (Figure 8-15).
Figure 8-15. Status of the EN-4000’s I/O Card
Note: In Figure 8-15, input 1 and input 2 are inactive, because the
EN-4000 router has not yet been enabled in enCloud™. Input 3 shows that
the door is open. Output 1 shows that the camera is on, and output 2
shows that the fan is off.
8.2.3 Enabling the EN-4000 in the enCloud™ or enSite™
Management System
After you have reviewed the solid-state I/O card’s configuration, do all of the
following to enable a connection between this EN-4000 and enCloud or enSite:
1In the EN-4000 management tabs, select Network; then select enCloud.
❖The router’s EnCloud Configuration screen is displayed (Figure 8-16).
Figure 8-16. Communication Enabled between EN-4000 and enCloud

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2In the field enCloud Enabled, select Yes.
3Make sure the URL field points to enCloud™ or to your server for enSite™.
Note: The URL for enCloud™ is https://myencloud.com. Get information for
the enSite™ server from your network administrator.
4Do one of the following:
aTo save the configuration and use it immediately, select the Save & Apply
button (in the lower right corner of the screen).
❖The EN-4000 can now be managed via enCloud™ or enSite™. The new
configuration will be effective immediately.
bTo save the configuration and use it the next time you log into the EN-4000
management system, select the Save button (near the lower right corner of
the screen).
❖The EN-4000 can now be managed via enCloud™ or enSite™. The new
configuration will be effective the next time the EN-4000 is restarted. (A
user log-in screen will be presented after the EN-4000 has restarted.)
cTo discard your changes, select the Reset button (near the lower right corner
of the screen).
❖The changes are discarded. The parameters on the screen resume their
previous settings.
8.2.4 Using enCloud™ or enSite™ to Monitor I/O Card
Settings
Note: For details of navigating through accounts in enCloud™ or enSite™, see
the Account Development Module for the enCloud™ Management System.
1Open enCloud or enSite.
2In the enCloud menu (along the left side of the screen), select your Tier 1
account.
3In the displayed table, select the tier 2 account that contains the device that
you wish to monitor (the EN-4000 with a solid-state I/O card).
4Then, when that tier 2 account is displayed, select Devices in the enCloud
menu.
❖The tier 2 customer’s table of devices is displayed. You can use filters to
select one or more devices to display.
Note: Figure 8-17, below, lists the customer’s table of devices, filtered to
list this discussion’s EN-4000 with a solid-state I/O card. (For this
discussion, red rectangles indicate use of filters.) Figure 8-18 shows some
detail from Figure 8-17.

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Figure 8-17. Table of Devices, Filtered to List the EN-4000 with Solid-State I/O Card
Figure 8-18. Detail from Figure 8-17 (Table of Devices, Filtered)
5In the table, select the device you wish to review. (For this discussion, that
device is the EN-4000 with a solid-state I/O card.)
❖An overview of the router’s information is displayed (Figure 8-19, on
page 14).
Note: The EN-4000 reports its information to the enCloud management system.
The display in the top middle section of Figure 8-19 lists the statuses for the
device’s solid-state input channels and output channels. Use the button on the
right side of the display to scroll down the list of channel statuses.
Figure 8-20 is a detail from Figure 8-19: the list of channel statuses for devices
connected to the solid-state I/O card. As shown in Figure 8-20, the router
reports an input channel as on line if the channel is connected to any output
channel. Otherwise, the EN-4000 reports the input channel as off line.

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Figure 8-19. Information about Selected Device (EN-4000 with Solid-State I/O Card)
Figure 8-20. Detail: Statuses of I/O Channels in Selected EN-4000
Note: The following list reflects the channel values shown in Figure 8-20.
• io.input_channel1 off line (red x)
• io.input_channel2 off line (red x)
• io.input_channel3 off line (red x)
• io.output_channel1 on line (green checkmark)
• io.output_channel2 off line (red x)