Johnson Controls CK721-A Quick start guide

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CK721-A
Network Controller
version 3.3
factory field upgrade

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FACTORY FIELD UPGRADE
This document describes how to upgrade CK721-A controllers in the field to
Version 3.3. This is the only supported method for upgrading CK721-A
controllers when a P2000 host update fails and the controller constantly reboots
or fails to come back online with the host.
For standard CK721-A controller firmware upgrade procedures, refer to the
CK721-A Software Release Notes. The upgrade method described in this
document does not require the host.
NOTE: Procedures described in this document use the Tera Term Pro terminal
emulation software version 2.3. Use of other terminal emulation programs may
require different steps.
OVERVIEW
This document is divided into the following sections:
•System Requirements on page 1
•Computer to CK721-A Controller Connection on page 3
•Computer Configuration on page 4
•Tera Term Pro Configuration on page 6
•Firmware Version 3.3 Installation on page 9
•Restoring the Controller’s Configuration Settings on page 18
•CK721-A Version 3.3 Database Download on page 19
•Re-configuring the Computer on page 19
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
You need the following hardware and software to perform the factory field
upgrade of the CK721-A controller firmware:
• A computer running Microsoft Windows XP® Professional or higher, or
Windows 2000 Professional

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NOTE: You are required to change various Microsoft® Windows® settings on
this computer. To minimize any future issues you may encounter as a result of
these changes, we recommend keeping track of your customer settings using
Table 1: Computer Settings and restoring them after the upgrade.
• RS232 Null Modem Cable (DB9F/F), for example, Black Box EYN257T-
0015-FF or equivalent
• 10/100Base-T CAT5 Ethernet crossover cable or a standard CAT5 straight-
through cable if connecting to a hub/switch, for example, Black Box
EVCRB82-0020 or equivalent
•TheCK721a_Factory_FieldUpdate_FW_3-3Build14.exe self-extracting
archive file. This file is located on the CK721-A Version 3.3 Upgrade CD,
or from the following site:
https://my.jci.com/sites/NA-SecurityFireSafety/SitePages/
P2000%20Version%203.14.aspx
• Terminal Emulation Software (Tera Term Pro Preferred). To use the free
Tera Term Pro software, download and install Version 2.3 from the
following site:
http://hp.vector.co.jp/authors/VA002416/teraterm.html
Cable Wiring
Null Modem Cable
The null modem cable provides an RS-232 serial connection from the
CK721-A controller RS232C A port to the computer’s COM port.
Connector 1 Pinout Connector 2 Pinout
TX = Transmit
RX = Receive
RTS = Request to Send
CTS = Clear to Send
SG = Signal Ground
DSR = Data Set Ready
DTR = Data Terminal Ready
3 TX 2 RX
2 RX 3 TX
7 RTS 8 CTS
8 CTS 7 RTS
5 SG 5 SG
6 DSR 4 DTR
4 DTR 6 DSR

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Ethernet Crossover Cable
The Ethernet crossover cable provides an network connection from the
CK721-A controller Ethernet port directly to the computer’s network
port.
Ethernet Straight-through Cable
The Ethernet straight-through cable provides an network connection from
the CK721-A controller Ethernet port to the computer’s network port via
a hub or switch.
COMPUTER TO CK721-A CONTROLLER CONNECTION
To connect the computer to the CK721-A controller:
1. Connect one end of the RS232 Null Modem Cable to the COM 1 or
COM 2 port of the computer. Connect the other end to the RS232C A
port of the CK721-A controller.
Connector 1 Pinout Connector 2 Pinout
TX = Transmit
RX = Receive
1 RX+ 3 TX+
2 RX- 6 TX-
3 TX+ 1 RX+
6 TX- 2 RX-
Connector 1 Pinout Connector 2 Pinout
TX = Transmit
RX = Receive
1 TX+ 1 RX+
2 TX- 2 RX-
3 RX+ 3 TX+
6 RX- 6 TX-

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Figure 1: Connections between Computer and CK721-A Controller
2. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the network port of the
computer. Connect the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port
CK721-A controller.
COMPUTER CONFIGURATION
Once you have properly connected the computer to the CK721-A controller,
you are ready to configure the computer as follows:
• Copy and run the CK721-A Version 3.3 self-extracting archive file (see
CK721-A Self-extracting Archive File on page 5 for details)
• Enable file and printer sharing for Microsoft networks
• Set the computer’s IP address to 192.168.2.1, and subnet mask to
255.255.255.0.
• Disable computer firewall software
Computer
CK721-A Controller
RS232 Null Modem
Cable (DB9F/F)*
COM 1 or 2**
Ethernet
RS232C A
Serial Port Ethernet Port
10/1000Base-T CAT5
Ethernet Crossover Cable*
(Use straight-through Ethernet
cables if connecting to CK721-A
via a hub/switch.)
Power
* Maximum Distance: 15 m (50 ft.)
** Baud Rate: 115200

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Configuring the computer takes approximately 2 minutes and must only be
performed once. Installing the CK721-A controller firmware takes
approximately 15 minutes per controller.
IMPORTANT: Before changing the IP address settings of your computer, write
down the current settings (see Table 1: Computer Settings). This information
enables you to re-configure the computer with the original settings once you
have finished upgrading the CK721-A controller. Failure to revert to the original
settings may result in computer network issues or other problems related to the
configuration changes.
The following table provides a quick reference of the required computer
configuration changes:
CK721-A Self-extracting Archive File
To copy and run the CK721-A Version 3.3 self-extracting archive file:
1. Copy the CK721a_Factory_FieldUpdate_FW_3-3Build14.exe file
to the computer’s C:\ directory.
2. Double-click the archive file. The WinZip Self-Extractor dialog box
appears.
3. Verify that C:\ is listed in the Unzip to folder field.
4. Click Unzip.
The self-extracting archive file saves the CK721-A firmware files in
the following directory:
C:\FTP\ck721a
Table 1: Computer Settings
Computer Settings Current Settings Change to . . .
File and Printer Sharing for
Microsoft Networks
Enabled
IP Address 192.168.2.1
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0

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The following files are available in the ck721a subdirectories:
./FTP/CK721a/Step1:
• 1image-721a-factory-field-ftpd001.bin
• load.bat
• load1.bat
• load2.bat
• sendnto.exe
./FTP/CK721a/Step2:
• 2image.bin
•fs.tar
• step2b.sh
• step2a.bat
•step2a.ftp
5. Click OK when the Files successfully extracted message appears.
TERA TERM PRO CONFIGURATION
This section provides instructions on configuring Tera Term Pro. If your
configuration settings currently match the settings required to perform the
upgrade, you may skip this section. The required settings are:
Once you configure Tera Term Pro according to the following instructions, the
settings take effect each time you launch the application.
Setting Value
Connect to serial port COM1 or COM2 (depending on the COM port you are using)
Serial port baud rate 115200
Flow control None
Scroll buffer 10,000 lines

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To configure Tera Term Pro:
1. Open Windows Explorer.
2. Access the following directory: C:\Program Files\TTERMPRO
3. Delete the TERATERM.INI file.
4. Launch Tera Term Pro.
5. In the Tera Term: New connection dialog box, select Serial and
COM1 or COM2 port, depending on the COM port you are using.
Click OK.
6. From the menu bar, select Setup > Serial Port.
7. On the Tera Term: Serial port setup dialog box, select 115200 from
the Baud rate drop-down list. Click OK.

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8. From the menu bar, select Setup > Window.
9. On the Tera Term: Window setup dialog box, change the number of
Scroll buffer lines to 10,000 and click OK.
10. From the menu bar, select Setup > Save setup.
11. On the Tera Term: Save setup dialog box, navigate to C:\Program
Files\TTERMPRO and click Save.

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NOTE: Use Tera Term Pro to view the current controller configuration settings.
Write down the current settings. You need to restore these settings when you
complete the firmware upgrade (see Restoring the Controller’s Configuration
Settings on page 18).
FIRMWARE VERSION 3.3 INSTALLATION
Once you set up the computer and Tera Term pro, you are ready to install the
CK721-A firmware.
IMPORTANT: The CK721-A controller will not be operational until the firmware
is successfully installed. This condition poses a high security risk to the building
and its occupants. Before proceeding, discuss the potential security issue with
the building’s Security Manager.
Configuring the computer takes approximately 2 minutes and must only be
performed once. Installing the CK721-A controller firmware takes
approximately 15 minutes per controller.
To install the CK721-A Version 3.3 firmware:
1. Launch Tera Term Pro to establish a Telnet logon session to the
CK721-A controller.
2. Cycle power to the CK721-A controller by unplugging the power
connector and then re-plugging it into the CK721-A controller power
port (see Figure 1: Connections between Computer and CK721-A
Controller). If the controller is already powered down, simply plug in
the connector to power up the controller.
3. When the following message appears, press <S> within 10 seconds.

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If this message does not appear, the CK721-A controller cannot be
updated due to a hardware problem. Contact Technical Support for
assistance.
If the 10 second time period expires before pressing <S>, cycle the
power on the CK721-A controller. Wait for the message to appear
again and press <S>.
If you press <S> within the specified time, a Download now
message appears.
4. Close Tera Term Pro.
The Tera Term Pro program must be closed in order to free the
COM port for the initial firmware download.
5. Open a DOS window by selecting the following:
Start>Programs>Accessories>Command Prompt
6. At the DOS prompt, enter the following command and press
<Enter>:
cd c:\ftp\ck721a\step1

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7. If the computer is connected to CK721-A via COM 1, enter the
following command and press <Enter>:
load1.bat
Or, if the computer is connected to CK721-A via COM 2,
enter the following command and press <Enter>:
load2.bat
A Percent Complete message appears.

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8. When the load1.bat or load2.bat procedure is completed, launch Tera
Term Pro soon after to establish a serial port session to the CK721-A
controller.
9. Using the previously opened DOS window, type the following
command and press <Enter>:
cd c:\ftp\ck721a\step2

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10. Transfer the CK721-A controller Firmware Update files to the
CK721-A controller by entering the following command and pressing
<Enter>:
step2a

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11. In the Tera Term Pro window, at the prompt enter:
cd /ramdisk
12. In the Tera Term Pro window, at the prompt enter:
ls -la
Verify the size of the following firmware update files:
If the three files are missing or are the wrong size, verify the IP
address in the ftp scripts (192.168.2.2) and the connected computer’s
Ethernet IP address (192.168.2.1). Also, review the log output for
FTP transfer error messages or warning messages (step 10). See
Troubleshooting on page 17 for further help if needed.
Then, start over by rebooting the CK721-A controller and
downloading the CK721-A firmware installer image files (see
Firmware Version 3.3 Installation on page 9).
File Name File Size
2image.bin Approximately 1 MB
fs.tar Approximately 14 MB
step2b.sh Approximately 9 kB

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13. Using the Tera Term Pro window, invoke the CK721-A Controller
Firmware Installer script. At the prompt, enter:
sh step2b.sh

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14. The final logging of the CK721-A controller firmware installation
actions appears in the Tera Term Pro window. Verify that you see the
same data as shown in the following figure.
When the firmware installation process is completed, the
CK721-A controller reboots and a Login prompt appears on
Tera Term Pro window.
If Tera Term Pro window does not display a Login prompt, the
firmware installation has failed (see Troubleshooting on
page 17 for more information).
Version and build number

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15. Verify the CK721-A controller firmware version number. If the
installation was successful, the firmware is listed as 3.3 Build-14.The
CK721-A firmware version appears a few lines above the Login
prompt (see the highlighted area of the previous screen capture).
If the version number is not 3.3 Build 14, then the firmware
installation failed (see Troubleshooting on page 17 for more
information).
16. Repeat the steps in this section for each controller you are upgrading.
Troubleshooting
If the firmware installation fails, answer the following troubleshooting
questions:
Are you are using the correct cable types?
For example, are you using the correct network cable (straight-through
versus crossover)? Check the pin connections if you constructed the
cables yourself. See Cable Wiring on page 2 for more information.
Did you correctly connect the serial null modem and network cables
to the CK721-A controller and computer?
See Figure 1: Connections between Computer and CK721-A Controller
for reference.
Does your computer have Firewall software installed (besides
Windows XP Firewall)?
If so, you must disable it in order to successfully upgrade the CK721-A
controller firmware.
Did you correctly configure your computer?
Review the required changes to your computer settings as listed in
Table 1: Computer Settings. Verify that the settings on your computer are
correct.
If the firmware installation still fails after performing the previous
troubleshooting steps, the CK721-A controller has experienced a
hardware failure. Return the defective controller to Johnson Controls by
initiating a Return Material Authorization (RMA). To do this, contact
your Johnson Controls Representative or enter an RMA at this Employee
Portal site:
http://spcweb.cg.na.jci.com/rma

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RESTORING THE CONTROLLER’SCONFIGURATION SETTINGS
Use Tera Term Pro to configure the upgraded CK721-A controllers for
operation. You must configure each controller before connecting it to the
Johnson Controls Security Management System (SMS). When preparing a
CK721-A controllers for operation, you must:
• Enter the IP address of the CK721-A
• Enter the netmask of the CK721-A
• Enter the IP address of the P2000 server
• Configure the Download Port number, the Upload Port number, and the
Priority Port number to match those defined at the P2000 Server. The
default values are:
Once the IP addresses are assigned at the controller, they cannot be
changed from the P2000 software.
• Modify the network polling rate, if needed
• Modify the route information, if needed
• Modify the network polling delay, if needed
Once each controller has been configured for operation, reconnect each
controller to the P2000 host. For details on preparing a CK721-A controller for
operation and connecting to the host, refer to the CK721-A Network Controller
Installation and Operation Manual.
Port Type Port Number
Download Port 41014
Upload Port Number 41013
Priority Port Number 41012