ring DNA100 User manual

DNA100
Digital Network Adapter
Ring Communications Inc.

Table of Contents
DNA100 DIGITAL NETWORK ADAPTER.........................1
INTRODUCTION...................................................1
INSTA ATION ….................................................2
Network connections.............................................2
RS232 signals.......................................................3
RS422 signals.......................................................4
Setting Baud Rate / Selecting Device Type...........5
Communication Protocols......................................5
Setting Network and Device Address.....................6
External Alarm Output............................................6
FRONT PANE SWITCHES AND INDICATORS...7
MENU SYSTEM OPERATION...........................................8
MAIN MENU..........................................................8
MENU OPTIONS...................................................9
STATUS DISP AY................................................10
Description of Status............................................11
Description of Status Headings............................11
Additional Status For Master Display ine...........12
Operation.............................................................12
NETWORK MONITOR........................................16
NETWORK INFORMATION.................................18
PACKET MONITOR.............................................20
ACTIVITY LOG PRINTER................................................22
Description of Status Headings............................22
Description of Status............................................22
Additional Status For Devices..............................23
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DNA100 DIGITAL NETWORK ADAPTER
INTRODUCTION
The Digital Network Adapter (DNA100) interfaces an external RS232 or RS422 device to Ring Communications'
Crisis Alert System. By setting DIP switches, the DNA100 can be selected to drive these devices:
Te minal
The external device may be a VT100 Terminal or a PC with terminal software.
The DNA100 is used to configure the following devices:
EX901 Processor card CB901EX
EX500 Processor card RM5000EX
DNA200 Video switcher
DNA300 Input Output Module
DNA400 Pocket page interface
DXC901 Exchange controller for CB901
DXC910 Exchange controller for CB910/RM5K
A menu of options on the terminal also allow the user to set the Time/Date, ist devices connected to the
Crises Alert Network ,View Errors on network, and Monitor network data traffic. The terminal may also be
used as an annunciator display. (see MENU SYSTEM OPERATION).
P inte :
Provides an event activity log of all annunciation and event handling with time/date stamp (see
ACTIVITY OG PRINTER).
The DNA100 operates on +24 VDC (+12, -12 VDC). It can be powered from the central exchange or can be
powered locally by a separate 24 VDC regulated power supply.
The recommended cord is the BF640A to connect the DNA100 to the RJ45 network jack, KB171. Cords and
jacks must be ordered separately.
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INSTALLATION
Each DNA100 in a system can be individually powered from a fuse in the CB901 or a local power supply
operating off 24V regulated DC.
J1 - 8 pin (RJ45) Netwo k connections :
Two modular jacks are provided at the rear of the DNA100. See Figu e C1. Use modula cables with st aight
th ough pin configu ation only! An 8-pin (RJ45) modular jack (KB171) and cord (BF640A) are required for
connection to the network.
PIN# - DESIGNATION
1 - No connection.
2 - +12 VDC power input
3 - Data + (positive)
4 - No connection.
5 - No connection.
6 - Data - (negative)
7 - -12 VDC power input
8 - External Alarm.
The maximum total network length is 7000 feet. A unshielded twisted pair cable should be used for the data pair
(24 or 22 AWG).
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123456 12345678
J3 J2 J1
RS422 RS232 RS485
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Connect the DATA pair from the network to pins 3 and 6 of the RJ45 wall jack maintaining polarity of the pair.
If a remote power source is being used, the negative side of the supply must be referenced to Earth Ground, as
well as, the CB901 power supply.
J2 - 9 pin (DB9) RS232 signals :
The DNA100 has a RS232 serial port interface, J2, that can connect to a terminal or printer. Check your
terminal, printer or video switcher manual for the correct RS232 connector type, input, output and handshaking
signal connections.
The maximum length for a RS232 cable connecting the DNA100 and other equipment is 50 feet.
A null-modem ( ap ink) cable can be used to connect a DNA100 and a laptop or computer together if they are
close enough to each other.
The following is a description of the pinout of the DB9 connector on the DNA100.
J2 SIGNA DIRECTION/
PIN# NAME DESIGNATION
1 DCD Data Carrier Detect, input.
2 RXD Receive Data, input.
3 TXD Transmit Data, output.
4 DTR Data Terminal Ready, output.
5 GND Signal Ground.
6 DSR Not used.
7 RTS Request to Send, output.
8 CTS Clear to Send, input.
9 RI Not used.
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Setting Baud Rate / Selecting Device Type (For switch locations see Figu e C3.)
DIP switches SW3-1 through SW3-6 are used to set the desired baud rate for the RS232 device. SW3-7 and
SW3-8 are used to select the RS232 device the DNA100 is driving (see chart below).
BAUD
RATE
SW3
DEVICE
SW3
123456 78
19200 1 0 0 0 0 1 Terminal 0 0
9600 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 = off Printer 0 1
4800 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 = on Not used 1 0
2400 0 1 0 0 1 0 Not used 1 1
1200 1 0 0 0 1 1
Communication P otocols
The DNA100 use No Parity, 8 Data Bits, and 1 Stop Bit.
Hardware flow control is used.
The DNA100 will send data only if CTS is high from the other device.
The DNA100 will turn RTS high when ready to receive.
Compatible emulation software:
Te minal for Windows:
Set Terminal emulation to VT100
Set software flow control to OFF and hardware flow control to ON.
Set Pace character to >
Hype Te minal for Windows
Set Terminal emulation to ANSI
Set hardware flow control.
Select terminal for function, arrow and ctrl keys.
Realte m
Set Terminal emulation to ANSI
Set hardware flowcontrol to RTS/CTS
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Setting Netwo k and Device Add ess
DIP switch SW2 is used to set the address of the DNA100. See SETTING NETWORK ADDRESS of Chapter A -
NETWORK for a full description for setting addresses, as well as, an addressing chart.
Exte nal Ala m Output
If an external signaling device is required in addition to the audible signal in the terminal device, a driver is
available at the RJ45 jack. The driver can be directly connected to a 24 relay. Connect the relay between pin 2
(positive supply) of the RJ45 jack and pin 8 of the RJ45.
No alarms turn the relay on.
One ore more alarms turn the relay off.
The DNA100 pin 8 can drive 100mA.
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FRONT PANEL SWITCHES AND INDICATORS
SWITCHES
SW1 - Reset. Creates a local reset for this node only.
SW2 - Node & Network Address
SW3 - RS232 Baud Rate, Device selection
L.E.D.'s (left side, netwo k)
RUN - Indicates the local processor in the DNA100 is running. Will illuminate after power up or reset.
MASTER - Will light steady if this node is the master on the network. There can only be one master on each
network. On power up, each device waits for a response from a master. If no response is received, then this
device will take over as a master. Therefore, the first device powered up will be the master.
TX - Transmit data to the Network. Will flash when the DNA100 sends data out on the Network. If the
Master ED is on, the TX ED will flash constantly. When the Master ED is off, TX will only flash when
transmitting to other devices.
RX - Receive data from the Network. Will flash when data is transmitted from another device to the network. If
the Master ED is on, the RX ED will flash when other devices respond to scanning from the Master. When the
Master ED is off, the RX ED will flash constantly.
L.E.D.'s ( ight side, RS232)
RTS - Request to send. Output, indicates the DNA100 is ready to receive data from the RS232 device.
CTS - Clear to send. Input, (selectable for internal or external input) illuminated when the RS232 device is
ready to receive data from the DNA100.
TX - Transmit data. Output to RS232 device. Should flash every second when the time is updated or
data is transmitted to the RS232 device.
RX - Receive data. Input from RS232 device. Will flash when keys are pressed on the terminal device or data
is sent to the DNA100.
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ADDRESS
SW2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12345678
BAUD RATE
SW3
RESET
TX CTS
RX RTS
TX
RXRUN
MASTER
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