Honeywell Internet Connection Module User manual

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Honeywell
Internet Connection Module
Setup Guide
Version 1.0

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ICM Setup Guide
Table of Contents
Introduction....................................................................................................................... 3
Network Setup and Configuration .................................................................................. 4
Setting up the Network Hardware................................................................................... 4
What you need ............................................................................................................ 4
Installing a Router or Wireless Access Point.............................................................. 4
Installing an Ethernet Hub or Switch.......................................................................... 5
Connecting a Computer .............................................................................................. 6
Setting up the Network Controller Hardware ................................................................. 7
Connecting a Network Controller............................................................................... 7
Connecting to the ICM Setup Pages ............................................................................... 8
Configuring the ICM....................................................................................................... 8
Select Devices............................................................................................................. 9
Configure Devices .................................................................................................... 11
Save Settings............................................................................................................. 12
Advanced Network Setup............................................................................................... 13
Advanced Setup ............................................................................................................ 13
Diagnostics................................................................................................................ 14
File System................................................................................................................ 16
Upgrade..................................................................................................................... 18
What’s New .............................................................................................................. 18

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Honeywell Internet Connection Module (ICM).
The ICM is the heart of a state of the art control system that uses Internet Protocol (IP)
and standard Ethernet hardware to integrate control of consumer electronic equipment
with computer networking.
This User’s Guide explains the setup and installation process for an ICM. This guide
assumes that the installer is familiar with IP networking concepts. See the Networking
Primer for a review of IP networking concepts and terminology.
There are four basic steps that you will need to take to set up your system:
1. Set up the network.
2. Set up the network controller hardware.
3. Connect the ICMs to the devices and the system.
4. Set up the ICMs on the system.
NOTE: A hardware device connected to an Ethernet network is called a node. Node is
a general term for an ICM, and sometimes an ICM will be referred to as a node.

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Network Setup and Configuration
Setting up the Network Hardware
What you need
Before you begin connecting ICMs to the network, you need at least the following:
•PC or other web browser enabled device capable of browsing the setup pages.
•Router, or wireless router (when using a wireless PDA or tablet)
•Network Controller hardware.
•Ethernet hub or switch.
The following illustration shows a network setup with a Honeywell Security system,
a Honeywell thermostat, a network router and a computer.
Installing a Router or Wireless Access Point
A router is the easiest and least expensive way to setup a home network. If the home
has a network, it probably already has a router. If the home has a broadband Internet
connection, it may already have a router.

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Note: If a router is already installed in the home and you are connecting the ICM to
the home network, skip this step and continue on to connecting a computer.
The router must be installed according to the installation instructions supplied by the
router manufacturer. Follow the instructions included with the router to install and
configure the router.
Installing an Ethernet Hub or Switch
Connect an Ethernet hub or switch when there are more network devices than ports
on the router. Connect the uplink port on the hub or switch to one of the Ethernet
ports on the router.
The following general restrictions exist for all Ethernet hubs and switches:
Each Ethernet device must be home-run from the device to the hub.
Ethernet cables must be at least Category 5 cable (CAT5). CAT5e is preferred
since a single CAT5e can support gigabit Ethernet.
Ethernet does not support daisy chaining, however it is possible to add another
hub or switch in a remote location. No more than 4 hubs can be between any
two Ethernet devices.

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Connecting a Computer
Verify the network installation by connecting a computer to the network. Plug the
computer to one of the Ethernet ports on the router, or a hub or switch that is
connected to the router. Verify that the computer can retrieve an IP address and
access the router.
Refer to the networking instructions provided by the computer manufacturer to
connect the computer to the network. Each operating system will have a different
sequence of steps to configure the network. The following general tasks must be
performed regardless of the computer or operating system vendor:
1. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet jack on the computer. If the computer
does not have an Ethernet jack, you will need to install a Network Interface Card
(NIC). The link LED will light when the computer is linked to a hub with a good
Ethernet cable.
2. The default networking settings for most operating systems is to obtain an IP
address from a DHCP server. If the computer uses other IP settings, change the
configuration to use DHCP.
3. Most modern computers will obtain a lease automatically when you connect the
Ethernet cable. If you are using an older computer, reboot the computer to cause
it to request a new IP address. You can also run the operating system utility to
obtain a lease. Older Microsoft Windows based operating systems use the
command “ipconfig /?“ to get a list of options for the ipconfig command.
4. Ping the router or DHCP server, or connect using a web browser to verify that you
have established a working network connection. Microsoft Windows operating
systems can ping a device from the MS-DOS prompt (or command prompt) with
the ping command. Type “ping /?” to get proper usage information on the ping
command.

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Setting up the Network Controller Hardware
Connecting a Network Controller
To connect an ICM:
Figure 1 - ICM connections
1. Place the ICM in a suitable clean, dry, ventilated indoor location, near the
equipment to be controlled.
a. The RS-232 standard for serial communication limits serial cables to 50
feet in length; Keep the ICM within 50 feet of the device it will control.
b. The ICM is not designed to be installed in an attic, crawl space, or an
outdoor location.
2. Connect the controlled device to the ICM using the RS-232 cable recommended
by the manufacturer. The ICM uses exactly the same cable you would use to
connect the device to a PC (DB-9 connector).
3. Connect the Ethernet port on the ICM to the network hub or switch using a
standard CAT5 cable.
4. Plug the included 12 Volt 300mA power supply into a suitable power outlet.

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Connecting to the ICM Setup Pages
Once the network hardware is in place, you can initiate communication with the ICM
hardware. Make sure the computer has received an address and is able to communicate
with the devices on the network. This can be verified by pinging the router, or the DHCP
server.
To ping the router from a Windows PC, open a command prompt and enter the
command: ping followed by the IP address of the router. Enter the command “ping /?”
to see a list of options for the ping command.
You can obtain the router IP address on a Windows PC by entering the command:
ipconfig at the command prompt. Enter “ipconfig /?” to see usage information for the
ipconfig command.
Open the web browser on the computer, and in the Address bar enter:
honeywell/setup
This will bring up the ICM setup start page. Configure the ICM according to the
instructions in the next section.
Configuring the ICM
ICM configuration is divided into 2 procedures:
•Select Devices
•Configure Devices
These procedures are accessed through the ICM setup pages. The Navigation bar on the
left of the page allows direct access to any step in the process. Keep in mind that
changing the device setup will affect other settings and may require you to make changes
to programming or groups.
The wizard steps through all the procedures in order. Start the wizard by pressing the
Start Wizard button on the setup start page.
Caution: Select Devices before you perform any other setup task. When you select a
new device, it will be necessary to define inputs again, and setup groups again.

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Select Devices
The Device Setup page allows you to configure what specific equipment is controlled
by each ICM in the network. Select the device controlled by each ICM before
configuring anything else in the system. The device selection process is performed
using the following steps:
1. Click on Devices to bring up the Device Setup page. This page contains a list of
all the devices in the system. The checkbox on the left side of the page will
contain a green checkmark for each device that has already been set up. Click on
the name of the first device in the list that has not been configured.
Figure 2 - Device setup
2. Figure 8 shows a list of ports on the ICM. For each port in the list, perform the
following three steps:
a. In the column headed “Device File” select the device file from the drop-
down list that matches the make and model of the device attached to that
port. Built-in devices will auto-detect the connected device if it is
powered on and connected. If the device has already been detected, the
information in the list will already reflect the correct device.

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Figure 3 - Device setup - port assignment
b. In the column headed “Device Name”, enter the name you will use to
identify the device. If you leave the name blank, the default name defined
in the device file will be used. It is best to use a descriptive name that
includes the room or group if you plan to have more than one device of the
same type. The room name will simplify the group setup.
c. Click the Next button to submit the changes and return to the device
selection page. This will reset any prior configuration information for this
ICM, and may require the device to be configured again.
When all the devices in the list have been assigned, click the Next button to proceed
to device configuration.