Prolon NC2000 User manual

QUICK START GUIDE
BLUETOOTH, NETWORK CONTROLLER,
DIGITAL THERMOSTAT AND TREECOM
REV 6.0
PL-QCK-MIX-EN
www.proloncontrols.com |[e-mail]
17 510 rue Charles, Suite 100, Mirabel, QC, J7J 1X9

Table of Contents
Bluetooth (PL-485-BT) .................................................................................................4
System Requirements .......................................................................................4
Minimum operating system for Bluetooth................................................4
Package Contents...............................................................................................4
Installing Prolon Focus Application .............................................................4
Connecting Using Bluetooth 4.0 LE.............................................................4
Connecting Over USB (Windows Only) ......................................................5
Power & Charging...............................................................................................5
Connecting the RS485 Side.............................................................................5
Battery Precautions............................................................................................6
Regulatory and Safety Notices.......................................................................7
Network Controller (PL-NC2000) .......................................................................... 10
How to Connect a Computer to Prolon Controllers............................ 12
IP Connection.................................................................................................... 12
USB Connection ............................................................................................... 13
PL-485-BT Connection ................................................................................... 14
Digital Thermostat (PL-T1100)............................................................................... 16
Installation.......................................................................................................... 16
Inputs / Outputs............................................................................................... 18
Operation ........................................................................................................... 18
Changing the setpoint................................................................................... 19
Schedule Override........................................................................................... 19
TREE-COM (PL-TREE-COM) ....................................................................................... 20
Product Overview............................................................................................ 20
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Connecting the power................................................................................... 20
Connecting the RS485 ................................................................................... 20
Setting the subnet........................................................................................... 21
Setting leaf and root....................................................................................... 21
Viewing signal quality.................................................................................... 21
LEDS...................................................................................................................... 22
Setting bias and terminating resistors..................................................... 23
Regulatory and Safety Notices.................................................................... 23
Technical Specications ................................................................................ 25
Compliance............................................................................................................... 26
Technical Specications....................................................................................... 26

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System Requirements
The PL-485-BT can be used from various platforms, but in all cases, the
following is required:
•Prolon Focus Application (free - see below for details)
•Bluetooth 4.0 LE capable device (integrated or via dongle)
Minimum operating system for Bluetooth
•iOS 12
•Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Package Contents
•PL-485-BT Converter
•USB Cable
•CAT5 Cable
Installing Prolon Focus Application
Obtain the free Prolon Focus App from the appropriate source:
•Windows: Prolon’s website: www.proloncontrols.com
•iOS: Apple App Store (Search for Prolon Focus)
•Android: Google Play Store (Search for Prolon Focus)
Connecting Using Bluetooth 4.0 LE
To communicate to the PL-485-BT over Bluetooth, you must rst pair
it with your device. The pairing process varies with the device you are
using. Please view the Hardware Guide at www.proloncontrols.com
for more details. The default pairing code is “000000”.
Bluetooth (PL-485-BT)
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Connecting Over USB (Windows Only)
The PL-485-BT requires drivers on the computer for it to function. The
drivers are included along with the Prolon Focus Application. If your
computer still cannot locate the drivers, please direct it to manually
search in the Prolon installation folder, in the ‘Drivers’ subfolder.
Power & Charging
The PL-485-BT is equipped with a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. It
charges via the USB port. It is also equipped with an ON/OFF button.
The switch must be in the ON position for the converter to operate as
a communications device (Bluetooth or USB). When the converter is
not being used, switch to the OFF position to conserve battery life. The
converter’s battery can still be charged even when the switch is in the
OFF position.
Upon Power-Up, the POWER LED will be ORANGE for a brief period
of time (approx. 45 sec) while the battery level is being calculated
internally. After this period, the POWER LED will be:
•Blinking RED when USB unplugged
•Solid RED when USB plugged and charging
•Solid GREEN when USB plugged and the battery has been fully
charged
Connecting the RS485 Side
Connect the A (+) and B (-) screw terminals to the wires of appropriate
polarity on the RS485 bus, using appropriate RS485 cabling. Connect
the GND screw terminal to RS485 GND reference as needed.
Alternatively, the PL-485-BT is equipped with an RJ45 jack that carries
the same RS485 A (+), B (-) and GND signals among the eight pins
within the jack (see Figure below for pinout). This port is very practi-

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Bluetooth (PL-485-BT)
cal since it can be used to quickly connect to Prolon controllers that
are equipped with a similar RJ45 jack using a standard CAT5 cable
(included). This approach saves time since there is no need to cut and
strip wires.
Note: The RJ45 jack is NOT an ETHERNET port. The PL-485-BT does
NOT SUPPORT ETHERNET.
The RS485 TXD and RXD LEDs blink briey as bytes are being transmit-
ted or received respectively over the RS485 line, but do not indicate the
validity or comprehension of these bytes by the equipment.
The RS485 circuitry in the PL-485-BT is electrically isolated from the USB
circuitry, thereby avoiding any potentially hazardous GND loops with
your PC.
Battery Precautions
•Do not attempt to replace the battery. It is built-in and not
changeable.
•Charge your converter using a certied computer, powered hub
or power supply.
•Charge the battery in accordance with the instructions supplied
with this guide.
•Use only the charger cable that shipped with your product to
charge the battery.
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Regulatory and Safety Notices
Model Name: PL-485-BT
USA: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
FCC Warning:
Changes or modications not expressly approved by Prolon Inc. could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from
that to which the receiver is connected.

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Bluetooth (PL-485-BT)
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
To comply with FCC/IC RF exposure limits for general population /
uncontrolled exposure, the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must
be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all
persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
FCC ID: 2AK9O-485BT20
Canada: Industry Canada (IC) Statement
IC Notice to Users English/French in accordance with RSS GEN Issue 3:
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applica-
bles aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée
aux deux conditions suivantes:
1. l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
2. l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélec-
trique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compro-
mettre le fonctionnement.
IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limit
set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be
installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the
radiator and your body.
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Déclaration d’exposition à la radiation:
Cet équipement respecte les limites d’exposition aux rayonnements
IC dénies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit
être installé et mis en marche à une distance minimale de 20 cm qui
sépare l’élément rayonnant de votre corps.
L’émetteur ne doit ni être utilisé avec une autre antenne ou un autre
émetteur ni se trouver à leur proximité.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
IC : 22455-485BT20

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Network Controller (PL-NC2000)
Supply 24 VAC
RS-485 OUT
(to controllers)
SD card slot
Ethernet connection
USB connection to PC
RS-485 IN from PL-485-BT
Communication Settings Reset Button
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Default Modbus address Default net settings
99 DHCP
Supply 24 VAC
RS-485 OUT
(to controllers)
SD card slot
Ethernet connection
USB connection to PC
RS-485 IN from PL-485-BT
Communication Settings Reset Button

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How to Connect a Computer to Prolon Controllers
ETHERNET
PORT
To Controllers
IP Connection
PL-NC2000 (Network Controller)
Use this method to connect to a PL-NC2000 over an IP Connection.
NOTE: The computer and the PL-NC2000 must be on the same subnet
to communicate. Use a CAT5e cable.
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USB
Port
To Controllers
USB Connection
PL-NC2000 (Network Controller)
Use this method to connect to a PL-NC2000 with a USB cable. NOTE:
Use a Type-A to Type-A USB Cable. (Available only for Windows based
computers.)

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To Controllers
RS485
IN PORT
- OR -
PL-NC2000 (Network Controller)
Use this method to connect to a PL-NC2000 using the PL-485-BT
converter. NOTE: USB Cable (Type A to Type B) and CAT5e cable are
provided with PL-485-BT converter.
IMPORTANT: The PL-485-BT converter can be used to connect a PC/Mobile
device to ANY Prolon controller. This example only shows connections to
PL-M2000-XXX and PL-NC2000.
PL-485-BT Connection
How to Connect a Computer to Prolon Controllers
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- OR -
PL-M2000-XXX (Unit Controller)
Use this method to connect to a PL-M2000-XXX using the PL-485-BT
converter. NOTE: USB Cable (Type A to Type B) and CAT5e cable are
provided with PL-485-BT converter.

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Digital Thermostat (PL-T1100)
Installation
1. Open casing to remove back cover by pushing on the tab located
underneath the thermostat. (See Figure 1)
2. Pull wire(s) throught central hole of back cover.
3. Screw in the back cover to the wall.
4. Connect wires:
• If using twisted pair wires:
- Pull out screw terminal block.
- Remove 1 cm insulation from each wire.
- Connect the wires to the terminal blocks and reconnect
the terminal blocks. (See Figure 2)
•If using CAT5 cable:
- Plug the cable into the RJ45 jack of the T1100 (if CAT5 cable
is opened at the controller, refer to Figure 3 for pinout of the
T1100’s RJ45 jack).
5. Reconnect top cover.
IMPORTANT! Do not install the thermostat under the following
conditions:
•Any location exposed to direct sunlight.
•On an outside wall.
•Near an air dischatge grill.
•In a location where vertical sir circulation is retricted.
•Near a dimmer switch.
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Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
NET A
NET B
24 VAC
COM
24V
RJ45 (Female)

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Digital Thermostat (PL-T1100)
Inputs / Outputs
Digital Output (triac dry contact)
Analog Output (0-10VDC) Analog Input
Operation
The T1100 is controlled using the circular touch pad on the bottom half
of the thermostat. The touch pad uses capacitive sensing technology
to detect nger proximity. There are no moving parts to push or rotate.
The T1100 is controlled using simple scrolling, tapping or holding
motions, performed around the circle of the touch pad. The center of
the circle is unused.
Scroll clockwise or
counterclockwise
to adjust or navigate
Tap here to
ENTER
Tap here to
go BACK
AO
COM
Controlled
load
0-10v
COM
External 24 VAC
External load
DO +
DO -N
Optional
thermistor
10K type3
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Changing the setpoint
Schedule Override
The rst, go to the setpoint screen.
Scroll or tap
(any direction)
Heat SP
Cool SP
Adjust your setpoint
by scrolling clockwise
or counterckwise
View current zone
temperature
Home Screen Setpoint Screen
Tap anywhere
(or simply wait)
return to
Home Screen
The sun icon is
displayed when
overridden
OVERRIDE ACTIVE
(Occupied mode)
The moon icon
indicates
unoccupied mode
Scroll clockwise
to override
67.5
79.5
67.5
79.5

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Product Overview
The PL-TREE-COM is aWireless RS485 converter that is made specically
to work with the Modbus protocol. Its main purpose is to provide a
means to wirelessly extend the standard RS485 wired daisy-chains
used by existing Prolon HVAC control products for new buildings and
for retrots.
PL-TREE-COM operates using the MiraMesh wireless communication
protocol, whose patented adaptive frequency hopping algorithms,
called Cognitive Coexistence, can avoid wireless disturbances like no
other; a must in the exceedingly crowded 2.4GHz band.
The PL-TREE-COM wireless network operates in a fashion that is
analogous to a tree: there is a single root that spreads out and eventually
ends in leaves. The root can only share with leaves it is attached to. In
the same fashion, a single ROOT module must be assigned for a given
subnet (tree), and multiple LEAF modules can belong to the same
subnet as the ROOT. Any module on the same subnet will share RS485
information. You can setup as many subnets as are required to respect
the Master-Follower relationship of a Modbus RS485 network.
Additionally, the PL-TREE-COM is equipped with a Type-A NFC Tag,
which means any smart device equipped with the Prolon Focus mobile
app will be able to view signal quality and other relevant network
statistics.
Connecting the power
Connect the 24VAC and GND screw terminals to the wires of appropriate
polarity from a class 2, 24VAC transformer.
Connecting the RS485
Connect the A (+) and B(-) screw terminals to the wires of appropriate
TREE-COM (PL-TREE-COM)
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polarity on the RS485 bus, using appropriate RS485 cabling. Connect
the GND screw terminal to RS485 GND reference as needed.
Setting the subnet
The subnet for the device can be set using the onboard dipswitches.
Switches #1 through #7 can be used to set the subnet. Only devices on
the same subnet will share RS485 information with each other. With
seven dipswitches available, a maximum of 128 subnets can be made.
Setting leaf and root
In a PL-TREE-COM Wireless subnet, there must be a single ROOT, with
up to 127 LEAFs. The ROOT should be placed on the same RS485 bus as
the Modbus Master. The ROOT device can be assigned using dipswitch
#8. Please refer to Prolon Installation Guides for more information on
Modbus Master-Follower roles.
Viewing signal quality
When a PL-TREE-COM module is set up as a LEAF, the signal quality
with respect to its associated ROOT can be viewed by any smart device
equipped with an active NFC antenna. The smart device requires the
Prolon Focus app to display the NFC reading. Simply approach the
smart device to the front of the PL-TREE-COM. (Due to the small range
of NFC communication, it may be necessary to put the smart device
and PL-TREE-COM in direct physical contact.) The smart device should
detect the NFC tag from the PL-TREE-COM and display an info record,
which contains the device version (ex.: V.1.0) and the signal quality (ex.:
SQ: 86%).
The signal quality measurement of a LEAF will not be available (“N/A”)
until a connection to the ROOT. It may take up to seven minutes for a
connection to be established. Note that a ROOT device will not display

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the signal quality (“N/A”) since it may be connected to multiple LEAFs,
each with a dierent reading. Instead, ROOT nodes will display the
quantity of LEAF nodes that they are aware of.
Please note that signal quality measurement of a LEAF begins at 0% and
will rise after successful transmissions to its associated ROOT. To speed
up this process, LEAF nodes can articially increase the communication
rate for 30 seconds provided:
•They have no devices connected to their RS485 port
•A reading of the signal quality is performed via NFC
Note that a system with a signal quality of less than 30% can introduce
delays when interacting with the Focus application due to more
frequent transmission errors.
LEDS
The devices has ve LEDs to indicate device status.
•HBEAT (BLUE): This LED simply indicates that the device is powe-
red and operating. It should blink once every second, regardless
of RS485 or Wireless communication.
•CONN (BLUE): This LED indicates if other devices have been
found on the same subnet as this device. If so, then the devices
are ready to share their RS485 information.
•ROOT (YELLOW): This LED indicates if this device has been set as
a ROOT using dipswitch #8. When the LED is ON, this device is set
as the ROOT for its subnet. If the LED is o, it is instead a LEAF.
•SND (RED): This LED indicates if data is being transmitted on the
RS485 bus. Blinking occurs in quick short bursts.
•REC (GREEN): This LED indicates if data is being received from the
RS485 bus. Blinking occurs in quick short bursts.
TREE-COM (PL-TREE-COM)
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Setting bias and terminating resistors
The PL-TREE-COM comes with jumpers to enable RS485 bias and
terminating resistors. Bias and terminating resistors are used to stabilize
an RS485 network.
•Terminating resistors should be placed at each extremity of an
RS485 bus
•Both bias resistors should be activated at a single node on the
RS485 bus, but the location of the node is not important
The jumper to activate the resistors are identied on the PL-TREE-COM
via the front label. The resistors are activated when the jumper covers
both header pins for a given resistor.
Regulatory and Safety Notices
Model Name: PL-TREE-COM
USA: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
FCC Warning:
Changes or modications not expressly approved by Prolon Inc. could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

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harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
gene-rates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from
that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
To comply with FCC/IC RF exposure limits for general population /
uncontrolled exposure, the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must
be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all
persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
Contains:
FCC ID: X8WBT832XH
CANADA: INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CANADA (ISED) STATEMENT
IC Notice to Users English/French in accordance with RSS GEN Issue 5,
section 8.4:
English
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that
comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s
TREE-COM (PL-TREE-COM)
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licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Français
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent
appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et
Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions
suivantes :
(1) L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
(2) L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le
fonctionnement.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
Contains/Contient:
IC: 4100A-BT832XH
Technical Specications
• Supply: 24 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz, Class 2
• Consumption: 1.2VA
• Wireless: Mira (2.4GHz) with Cognitive Coexistence, NFC
• Range: Maximum distance of 2,500 ft (750 m) between wireless
devices (line of sight)
• Antenna: Internal (PCB Trace)

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Compliance
Technical Specications
PLEASE NOTE, for the PL-485-BT see page 7.
PLEASE NOTE, for the PL-TREE-COM see page 23.
Network Controller (PL-NC2000)
• cULus Listed; UL 916 Energy Management Equipment, File E364757, Vol.1
• CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 2015-12, Signal Equipment
• FCC Compliant to CFR47, Part 15, Subpart B, Class B
• Industry Canada (IC) Compliant to ICES-003, Issue 5: CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
• RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC)
Digital Thermostat (PL-T1100)
• FCC Compliant to CFR47, Part 15, Subpart B, Class B
• Industry Canada (IC) Compliant to ICES-003, Issue 5: CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
• RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC)
FCC User Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Industry Canada
This Class (B) digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Inter-
ference-Causing Equipment regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe (B) respecte toutes les exigences du Régle-
ment sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Network Controller
(PL-NC2000)
Supply: 24 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz, Class 2
Consumption: 5 VA max
Digital Thermostat (PL-T1100)
Supply: 24 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz
Consumption: 5 VA (typ), 13 VA (max)