Siemens PXC Series User manual

Installation Instructions
Document No. 565-003
September 9, 2009
Blue Ridge Technologies Driver
for PXC Modular
Item Number 565-003, Rev. BA Page 1 of 2
These installation instructions only cover the
connection of the Blue Ridge Technologies (formerly
known as Lumisys) Driver to the Blue Ridge
Technologies System. For hardware installation of
the PXC Modular, see PXC Modular Series
Installation and Quick Start (553-638).
Product Description
The Blue Ridge Technologies Driver enables
communication between the APOGEE®Automation
System and the Blue Ridge Technologies system.
Product Numbers
PXC00-PE96.A PXC Modular RS-485 or
Ethernet ALN, 96 FLN nodes
PXC100-PE96.A PXC Modular RS-485 or
Ethernet ALN, TX-I/O Support,
96 FLN nodes
PXX-485.3 Expansion Module, three RS-
485 FLN connections
LSM-INT-BLRIDGE License for Blue Ridge
Technologies PXC Modular
Driver
Warning/Caution Notations
WARNING: Personal injury/loss of life may
occur if you do not follow the
procedures as specified.
CAUTION: Equipment damage, or loss of
data may occur if you do not
follow the procedures as
specified.
Required Tools
•Flat-blade screwdriver (1/8-inch blade
width).
•Wire strippers.
•Cabling and connectors. See the
Connecting the Blue Ridge Technologies
Driver to the Blue Ridge Technologies
System section.
Expected Installation Time
7 minutes
CAUTION:
Always wear an electro-static discharge
wrist strap and discharge accumulated static
before touching field panel components.
Prerequisites
•Driver hardware is installed according to its
respective installation instructions.
•FLN Termination blocks installed, if any.
Depending on the type of installation, other
prerequisites may have to be completed.
Connecting the Blue Ridge
Technologies Driver to the Blue
Ridge Technologies System
Follow these steps to connect the Blue Ridge
Technologies Driver to the Blue Ridge Technologies
System:
1. Make cables per diagram in Figure 1.
2. Connect cables per diagram in Figure 1.

Document No. 565-003
Installation Instructions
September 9, 2009
FLN 1
DRIVER
S
+
-
S
-
+
RS-485 TRUNK CABLE
(MAX 4000’ / 1219.2 m;
STANDARD 24 AWG LOW CAPACITANCE)
BLUE RIDGE
TECHNOLOGIES PANEL
RS-485 CONNECTOR
(SEE EXPLODED VIEW)
TAPE BACK
SHIELD
GW1520R1
PROGRAMMABLE
SWITCH INPUTS
RS-485
MODULE
ON
MAIN BOARD
RS-485
TRUNK
CONNECTOR
(SERIAL)
LED’s
SERIAL
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10111213141516
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 111213141516
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
CPU
BOARD
PROGRAMMABLE
SWITCH INPUTS
RS-485
CONNECTOR
(SERIAL)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10111213141516
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
LX5
CPU
BOARD
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
RS-485 TRUNK CABLE
(MAX 4000’ / 1219.2 m;
STANDARD 24 AWG
LOW CAPACITANCE)
TO ADDITIONAL
BLUE RIDGE
TECHNOLOGIES
PANELS
ANALOG
INPUTS
NODE NUMBER
DIAL SWITCHES
CONFIGURATION
SWITCHES
MAXIOM LX5
BOARD
LEGACY PANELS
UPGRADED STYLE
LEGACY PANELS
OLD STYLE WITH
PIGGY-BACKED
RS-485 BOARD
PROGRAMMABLE
SWITCH INPUTS
RS-485
MODULE
PIGGYBACKED
ONTO
MAIN BOARD
RS-485 TRUNK
CONNECTOR (J8)
LED’s
MOUNTING
SCREWS
CPU
BOARD
The installation is now complete.
Information in this publication is based on current specifications. The company reserves the right to make changes in specifications and
models as design improvements are introduced. APOGEE is a registered trademark of Siemens Industry, Inc. Other product or company
names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. © 2009 Siemens Industry, Inc.
Siemens Industry, Inc.
Building Technologies Division
1000 Deerfield Parkway
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-4513
U.S.A.
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