Orion Control Systems PT-Link-LON OE368-23-LON Quick start guide

PT-Link-LON®
Technical Guide
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VCM-X Controller Code: SS1026 & Y200920 Version 2.0 and up;
VCM-X Modular Controller Code: SS1030 & SS1034
VCM-X WSHP Controller Code: SS1032 & SS1033
SA Controller Code: Y200921
VCM Controller Code: SS1016, Y200409, Y200616, Y200822

Table of Contents
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This document is subject to change without notice.
General Information......................................................................................................................................... 3
Data Sharing ................................................................................................................................................................................3
Hardware Specifications ..............................................................................................................................................................3
System Requirements..................................................................................................................................................................3
Dimensions and Components......................................................................................................................................................4
Quick Guide...................................................................................................................................................... 4
Connection and Wiring Information ................................................................................................................ 5
Configuring the PT-Link Controller.................................................................................................................. 6
PT-Link Hardware Connection .....................................................................................................................................................6
Computer IPAddress Set-up for Windows NT & XP....................................................................................................................7
Computer IPAddress Set-up for Windows Vista & 7 ...................................................................................................................8
Running RUINET..........................................................................................................................................................................9
Uploading Config.csv to the PT-Link..........................................................................................................................................10
Downloading Config.csv to the PT-Link......................................................................................................................................11
Implicit and Explicit Addressing ................................................................................................................... 12
Troubleshooting the PT-Link Controller........................................................................................................ 14
PT-Link Board LEDs...................................................................................................................................................................14
ProtoCessor Module LEDs.........................................................................................................................................................15
Troubleshooting Using RUINET.................................................................................................................................................16
Verifying Proper Communications..............................................................................................................................................16
Verifying Proper Values..............................................................................................................................................................16
Data Arrays.................................................................................................................................................... 17
Table 2: VCM-X Modular Data Array for Field Server................................................................................................................17
Table 3: VCM-X WSHP (Tulsa) Data Array for Field Server......................................................................................................17
Table 4: VCM-X WSHP (Coil) DataArray for Field Server........................................................................................................18
Table 5: VCM-X Data Array for Field Server..............................................................................................................................18
Table 6: SA Controller Data Array for Field Server....................................................................................................................19
Table 7: VCM Data Array For Field Server................................................................................................................................19
Appendix A..................................................................................................................................................... 20
Figure 25: RJ-45 8P8C Cable for WattMaster Cross Over Networking - WattMaster Part #HZ000136.....................................20
Appendix B..................................................................................................................................................... 21
External Interface Files (XIF Files).............................................................................................................................................21
Appendix C - VCM-X Modular and VCM-X WSHP BACnet Parameters.......................................................... 22
Appendix D - VCM-X BACnet Parameters...................................................................................................... 24
Appendix E - SA Controller BACnet Parameters........................................................................................... 30
Appendix F - VCM BACnet Parameters ......................................................................................................... 34

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The OE368-23-LON, PT-Link-LON, provides bi-directional commu-
nication between ONE* of the following types of Orion controllers—
VCM-X, SA, VCM, MUAII, or VAV/CAV:
VCM-X Controller (SS1026, SS1030, SS1032,
SS1033, SS1034, Y200920)
SA Controller (Y200921)
VCM Controller (SS1016, Y200409, Y200616, Y200822)
** MUA II Controller (Y200405); VAV/CAV Controller
(Y200301)
To determine what controller you have, you must look at the label lo-
cated on the controller EPROM. If the controller label does not match
any of the SS or Y numbers listed above, your controller will not work
with the PT-Link-LON®.
*NOTE: The PT-Link-LON device can be used to connect to only
one Orion controller. If more than one Orion controller is
present in a system,each onewill require aPT-Link-LON
device for integration with a LON protocol network.
**NOTE: Documentation is available for MUAII/VAV/CAV on
our Orion Controls website: www.orioncontrols.com/
literature-new.html
Data Sharing
The PT-Link-LON interface provides the following data sharing ca-
pabilities:
• Provides values from points on the Orion side of the
gateway to LON®devices as if the values were
originating from LON®objects.
• Allows LON®devices to modify point values on the
Orion controller side of the PT-Link-LON®by using
standard LON®write services.
Hardware Specifications
Table 1 contains the hardware specifications for the PT-Link-LON®
interface.
Technical Data
LON® Loop TP/FT-10 (78 Kps)
Controller Loop RS-485, 9600 Baud Rate
Network Protocol LONWorks®
Protocol
(WattMaster Loop) HSI Open Protocol Token Passing
Power Input Voltage 24 VAC
Power Consumption 10 VA Maximum
Operating Temp 10°F to 149°F
Operating Humidity 90% RH Non-Condensing
Weight 4.7 oz.
Table 1: PT-Link-LON®Interface Technical Data
System Requirements
• The PT-Link-LON®interface is packaged and assembled
as surface mount. Surface mount components are included
for your convenience.
• Computer running Microsoft WindowsTM operating
system.
• Ethernet Crossover Cable (supplied).
• PT-Link LON & RUINET software—included on
CD-ROM and also downloadable from www.orioncontrols.
com/software-new.html.
General Information

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Figure 1: PT-Link-LON®Dimensions and Components
Setting Up Your PT-Link
Quick Guide
The following steps will be get you up and running in no time:
1. Familiarize yourself with the PT-Link components (Figure 1).
2. Connect your PT-Link to the Controller on your system (only
one) and connect your PT-Link to the LON Network
(Figure 2).
3. Copy the contents of the PT Link CD to your PC’s Desktop.
You can also download the files from http://orioncontrols.com/
software-new.html under PT-Link Setup Files.
4. Connect your PT-Link to your computer using an
Ethernet connection (Figures 3 & 4).
5. Change your PCs IPAddress. Follow the directions that match
your current operating system - Windows NT, XP, Vista, or 7.
See directions on pages 7 & 8.
6. Using RUINET, edit the Config.csv file and verify PT Link com-
munications. Follow the directions on pages 9-13.
7. If you run into any problems, follow the instructions in the
Troubleshooting section starting on page 14 of this guide.

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Connection and Wiring Information
Figure 2: PT-Link-LON®Interface Wiring

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PT-Link Hardware Connection
You have two options for connecting the PT-Link to your PC via Eth-
ernet:
1.) You may connect the PT-Link directly to your PC by using
a crossover cable (by others) as shown. See Figure 3 for
details.
2.) You can also connect both your PC and the PT-Link to an
Ethernet Hub with standard CAT5 cables. See Figure 4
for details.
Locate a CAT5 cable and plug one end into your computer’s Ethernet
port (use a crossover cable if connecting directly to the PT-Link).
If connecting directly, plug theother end of theCable into the Ethernet
port on the PT-Link. If connecting through an Ethernet Hub, plug the
other end of the PC cable into the hub, and use a second CAT5 cable
to connect the PT-Link to the hub as well.
Power up the PT-Link by plugging in the power cable. The PT-Link
may take up to three minutes to power up completely. Once the PT-
Link is powered up, you should notice that the green “GPI05” LED
light on the ProtoCessor Board remains on continuously. See Figure
19 on page 12 for a diagram showing the location of the ProtoCessor
“GPI05” LED.
PT-Link Ethernet Connection
Figure 4: Connecting With Ethernet Cable & Hub
Figure 3: Connecting With Crossover Cable

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Computer IP Address Set-up for Windows
NT & XP
1.) Click <start>; then click <Control Panel>.
2.) Double-click on the Network Connections icon.
The Network Connections Window will appear (Figure 5).
NOTE: If any wireless connections are listed, disable them
by right-clicking the connection and selecting
<Disable>.
3.) In the Network Connections Window, double-click the
Local Area Connections entry. The Local Area Connection
Status Window will appear (Figure 6).
Figure 6: Local Area Connection Status Window
Figure 7: Local Area Connection Properties Window
Computer IP Address Set-up for
Windows XP, Vista, and 7
In order for the PT-Link to communicate properly, it is imperative to set
the IP address of both the PT-Link as well as the computer to be within
the same netmask.You need to change the IPaddress on your computer.
The following instructions will explain how to configure the IPaddress
for Microsoft®Windows XP, Vista, and 7 operating systems.
IP Address Configuration
4.) As shown in Figure 6, click <Properties> in the lower
left of the window. The Local Area Connection Properties Win-
dow will appear.
5). As shown in Figure 7, in the Connection Items list box,
be sure the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked. Select the
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) item to highlight it and then click
<Properties>. The Internet Protocol Properties Window will
appear.
Figure 5: Network Connections Window

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Configuring the PT-Link Controller
6). Select the radio button in front of Use the following
IP address (Figure 8) and write down the current defaults
so that you can re-enter them when you finish configuring
the PT-Link and then type in the following
information:
a.) IP address 192.168.1.5
b.) Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
c.) Default Gateway is blank
7.) Click <OK> until all of the above network configuration
windows are closed. You may have to reboot the computer
before the new values are valid.
Computer IP Address Set-up for
Windows Vista & 7
1.) Click <start>; then click <Control Panel>.
2.) Click on the Network and Internet icon.
3.) Click Network and Sharing Center.
4.) From the shaded box in the left side of the window, select
Manage Network Connections (Vista) or Change adapter
settings (Windows 7).
5.) Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon and select
<Properties> for the drop down window.
6.) Choose Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) by
highlighting it and then click <Properties>. The Internet
Protocol Properties Window will appear (Figure 8).
7.) Select the radio button in front of Use the following
IP address (Figure 8) and write down the current defaults
so that you can re-enter them when you finish configuring
the PT-Link and then type in the following
information:
a.) IP address 192.168.1.5
b.) Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
c.) Default Gateway is blank
9.) Click <OK> until all of the above network configuration
windows are closed. You may have to reboot the computer
before the new values are valid.
Figure 8: Internet Protocol Properties Window

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Connecting To The PT-Link
1.) In order to communicate and program the PT-Link you will need
to install RUINET software on your computer. If you do not have the
software, it is available for downloading at www.orioncontrols.com/
software-new.html under PT-Link Software
WARNING: Make sure to load RUINET onto your hard drive
and run the program from your hard drive. DO NOT under any
circumstances run RUINET from your cd drive.
2.) If RUINET is in the desktop directory (if it isn’t, locate its direc-
tory), double-click on RUINET, and the RUINET program should
run. Initially, you might see the screen below (Figure 9). Type <I> for
Specify IPAddress and the message “Enter IPAddress of the Field
Server to Connect to” will appear on the screen.
3.) Type the IPAddress of <192.168.1.24> and press <Enter>.
4.) If you have only one PT-Link connected to the network, then RUI-
NET will automatically connect to that particular PT-Link; otherwise, a
menu will appear to allow the selection of the desired PT-Link.
NOTE: If RUINET is unable to establish a connection, there
are a few simple procedures you can perform to try to
determine the problem. To verify your network cables,
observe the green LED displayed directly above and to
the right of the Ethernet port. This LED should be on
if the 10 BaseT cable is good. Secondly, observe the
red LED displayed directly above and to the left of the
Ethernet port. This LED should be solid while RUINET
is running. If the LEDs are lit as expected, and RUINET
still does not receive replies, then the netmask is prob-
ably incorrect. If this does not help, then your Ethernet
setup on your PC is possibly not compatible. Ensure that
you have an Ethernet adapter installed in your software
configuration and that it is configured to run the TCP/IP
protocol. If you are still unable to connect, please contact
WattMaster Controls.
Running RUINET
Figure 9: RUINET PT-Link Specify IP Address
5.) On subsequent connections, a list of PT-Links that have been re-
cently connected may appear under the message “Recently connected
to FieldServers. Select the required PT-Link by typing the Number or
Letter in the left hand column. (Figure 10).
6.) Once connected, you will see theRUINET Main Menu (Figure 11).
Unless you need to make changes to the config.csv file (see steps 9-13),
you are now ready to send and receive files to and from the PT-Link.
NOTE: If you are installing a LON PT Link and the LON BAS
is using implicit addressing, no changes need to be made
to the config.csv file and you can skip to step 14.
Figure 10: RUINET PT-Link Selection Menu
Figure 11: RUINET PT-Link Main Menu

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Figure 13: RUINET PT-Link Upload
8.) You will get confirmation that the upload is complete. Type <N>
to open the config.csv file in Notepad.
7.) Type the letter <U> to upload the Config file (Figure 12), then type
<U> again (Figure 13) for Upload.
Changing the Config.csv File
Figure 12: RUINET PT-Link Main Menu - Upload
WARNING: Only edit the config.csv file using Notepad. DO
NOT use Excel. Using Excel to edit the config.csv file will cor-
rupt its contents!
9.) Follow the directions under “Explicit and Implicit Addressing”
on pages 12 & 13 to make changes to the config.csv file.
NOTE: The PT-Link contains an external interface file otherwise
called an XIF file (fserver.xif). The XIF file includes
information such as SNVT names and LON network
information. This file can be uploaded for use with LON
programmingsoftware.Whenuploaded, thesefiles canbe
located in thesame directory thatthe RUINETexecutable
file is stored and run from. Be sure when uploading that
the correct file is specified in the upload window. Refer
to Figures12 &13 for screen details. Refer toAppendix
B for details on uploading XIF files. 10.) Once the changes are made to the config.csv file, click <File>
in the upper left and then click <Save>. Now close the file and
return to the RUINET Main Menu.
11.) From the RUINET Main Menu, type <D> to Download the new
config.csv file to the FieldServer (Figure 17).
Figure 14: Download new Config.csv file