Vykon JACE-700 User manual

Part Number 11694 Rev 1.6 | May 2, 2011
INSTALL GUIDE
JACE-700 MOUNTING AND
WIRING GUIDE
The JACE-700 is a compact,
embedded controller/server
platform that allows integrated
control and management of
external devices over the Internet.
It provides support for two
optional communications boards
as well as optional I/O expansion
modules.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
JACE-700 MOUNTING AND WIRING GUIDE
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About This Guide ........................................... 4
Related Documentation ........................................................................................4
Product Description ....................................... 5
Packaging and Features ........................................................................................5
Technical Specifications ........................................................................................7
Equipment Ratings .................................................................................................8
Preparation .................................................... 8
Included in this Package ........................................................................................8
Material and Tools Required .................................................................................8
Precautions .................................................... 9
Safety Precautions ..................................................................................................9
Static Discharge Precautions ...............................................................................10
Battery Precautions ..............................................................................................10
WEEE (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment) ....................................10
Mounting ..................................................... 11
Environmental Requirements ..............................................................................11
Physical Mounting ................................................................................................11
Removing and Replacing the Cover ...................................................................13
Board Layout ........................................................................................................13
About Expansion Options ............................ 14
About Option Cards ............................................................................................15
About Remote I/O Modules ...............................................................................17
About MiniPCI Cards ...........................................................................................18
Wiring Details .............................................. 18
Communications Wiring ......................................................................................18
Grounding ............................................................................................................21
Power Wiring ........................................................................................................21
Contact Inputs ......................................................................................................24
External 12V Backup Battery ...............................................................................24
Wiring to Remote I/O Modules ..........................................................................25

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Power Up and Initial Checkout ..................... 25
Apply Power ..........................................................................................................25
Check the Status LED ..........................................................................................26
About the Backup Batteries ................................................................................26
NiMH battery pack ...............................................................................................26
About LEDs .................................................. 27
Status .....................................................................................................................28
Heartbeat ..............................................................................................................28
Debug ...................................................................................................................28
USB ........................................................................................................................28
Ethernet Ports .......................................................................................................28
Maintaining the JACE-700 ........................... 28
Cleaning ................................................................................................................29
Required NiMH Battery Maintenance ................................................................29
Replacement Parts ....................................... 31
Non-replaceable Parts .........................................................................................31
Standard Replacement Parts ...............................................................................31
New Replacement Unit ........................................................................................31
Replacing the JACE-700 ......................................................................................32
Returning a Defective Unit ..................................................................................33
Certifications ................................................ 34
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ....................................................34
Canadian Department of Communications (DOC) ...........................................34
Declaration of RoHS Compliance ......................................................................34
CE Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................35
Tab Mounting Dimensions ............................ 36

May 2, 2011 ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Related Documentation
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About This Guide
This document covers the mounting and wiring of the Vykon® JACE-700 (J-700)
controller. It assumes that you are an engineer, technician, or service person who is
performing control system installation. Instructions in this document apply to the
following products:
Note Not covered in this document is the NiagaraAX software installation and
configuration required for a fully functioning unit. Refer to the JACE
Niagara AX Install and Startup Guide for this information.
In addition, the mounting and wiring of JACE expansion options are
covered in separate documents. See the section “A b o u t E x p a n s i o n
Options,” page 14.
Related Documentation
For more information on configuring and using the JACE-700 controller, consult the
following documents:
• JACE NiagaraAX Install and Startup Guide
• IO-16-485 Mounting and Wiring Instructions
•NPB-LONOptionInstallSheet
• NPB-2X-485 Option Install Sheet
•NPB-232 Option Install Sheet
• NPB-MDM Option Install Sheet
• NPB-GPRS Modem Option Install Sheet
•NPB-ZWAVEOptionCardInstallSheet
• NPB-SED-001 Option Card Install Sheet
• NPB-SRAM (Static Ram) Option Install Sheet
• JACE 7 WiFi Option (T7-WIFI) Install Guide
• NiagaraAX Nrio Guide
•NiagaraAX JACE WiFi Option - Engineering Notes
•NiagaraAXUserGuide
Model Description
J-700 DIN mount JACE-7 series controller, powered by separate plug-in power supply
module or wall mount AC power adapter. Controller supports optional external
I/O expansion modules and internal communications option cards.
NPB-PWR-UN 90–263Vac universal input/15Vdc output power supply module, DIN mountable.
WPM-
XXX Wall-mount universal AC power adapter, with different models available,
where -
XXX is either: -US, -EUR, or -UK (vary by AC wall plug).

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Packaging and Features
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Product Description
The JACE-700 controller is a compact embedded processor platform using on-board
Flash memory for backup, in an expandable DIN-modular package. Designed for use
in commercial environments, the controller runs the NiagaraAX Framework to
provide integrated control, supervision, and network management solutions for wide
variety of networked field devices. NiagaraAX-3.5 or later is required.
Packaging and Features
The JACE-700 features a DIN-mount controller base with mounting tabs for
alternate panel mount. Two available comm option card slots are accessed under the
controller’s removable cover.
Figure 1 and Figure 2 show locations of important features of the controller.
Figure 1 JACE-700 Cover removed with 2 options installed on main board.
Typical installation requires an NPB-PWR-UN universal power supply module
(furnishing 15Vdc) for power, attaching to the controller’s left side. An RS-485 port is
on the controller’s opposite right end connector, along with 15Vdc power for support
of I/O expansion modules, either chained directly and/or wired remotely.
Note Instead of using the NPB-PWR-UN power supply module, you can adapt
an WPM-XXX wall mount AC power adapter to power the controller.
However, you cannot directly attach I/O expansion modules in this
configuration, nor power remote I/O modules from that WPM-XXX.
Removable cover
Status and heartbeat LEDs
Option card #2 area
(card shown installed)
Option card #1 area
(card shown installed)
Connector for NPB-PWR-UN
power supply module
NiMH backup
battery pack
RS-485, 15V Power
Output Connector
Connector ports

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Packaging and Features
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Figure 2 JACE-700 main controller board and 2 option cards uninstalled.
As a JACE-7 series controller, the JACE-700 features a PowerPC 440EPx processor,
1GB Flash storage, and 1GB DDR-2 RAM. TCP/IP access is via two standard Gigabit
Ethernet ports, and serial communications ports (RS-232, RS-485) are also standard.
One or two option cards can be added for additional communications, e.g.
LonWorks FTT-10, or another RS-232 port. A MiniPCI slot is also available for WiFi
802.11b/g support. The JACE-700 uses the QNX Neutrino operating system, with
either the Sun Hotspot JVM (in AX-3.6 or later units) or IBM J9 JVM (AX-3.5 units).
Two status LEDs are visible atop the cover. Two USB 2.0 ports are provided, as well
as integral contact inputs to allow system monitoring of UPS power and battery, and
an external enclosure door. A rechargeable NiMH battery pack is included inside the
unit, and a separate connector provides recharging and monitoring of an external
12V sealed lead-acid battery (customer supplied).
The table below provides a summary of features of the controller.
.
Table 1 JACE-700 controller features and options.
Model Description Ports
JACE-700 DIN-mountable controller. PowerPC 440Epx 652 MHz pro-
cessor, 1GB NAND Flash storage, 1GB DDR-2 system RAM.
Includes integral NiMH battery pack, two open enhanced
comm option card slots, one open MiniPCI slot (for WiFi
802.11g option card).
Not furnished is NPB-PWR-UN universal power supply, or
external 12V sealed lead-acid battery and harness.
Two 1GB Ethernet,
RJ-45
One RS-232 Serial,
DB-9 male
One RS-485 Serial, iso-
lated, with 15V/12Vdc
power, 6-position plug
on right side.
Two USB-2.0 ports on
top side of controller.
Main controller board
Removed
option cards
DIN-mount base with screw
tabs for panel mount
Connector ports
NiMH battery pack
and shield removed
USB ports (2)

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Technical Specifications
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Technical Specifications
JACE-7 Platform
• PowerPC 440Epx @ 652MHz processor.
• 1GB on-board NAND Flash storage.
• 1GB DDR-2 333Mhz RAM (maximum Java heap size 384MB).
• Two (2) Gigabit Ethernet ports.
• Two (2) USB-2.0 ports.
• Standard RS-232 port.
• 6-position end connector with isolated RS-485/15Vdc power (usable as a stan-
dard non-powered isolated RS-485 port, or to support remote I/O modules).
• MiniPCI slot for optional T7-WIFI 802.11b/g WiFi adapter (AX-3.6 required).
• Two (2) available JACE-7 comm option slots in the JACE-700, for LonWorks,
RS-485 or RS-232, GPRS/Edge Cellular,
Jennic 802.15.4 wireless, etc.
• LEDs on front of unit to monitor power and system status.
• Available contact inputs (3) to monitor external UPS AC present, UPS battery
level, external enclosure door status.
Power Supply
• Requires universal AC input (90V – 264V) NPB-PWR-UN power supply module,
supplies 15Vdc, 30VA. Or, a WPM-XXX wall-mount AC adapter can power the
JACE-700 only (requires removal of barrel plug end and wiring to end connector).
• Includes integral rechargeable NiMH backup battery pack, for short duration AC
power fail operation.
• Connection for external, rechargeable, 12V sealed lead-acid battery, for continu-
ous system operation over longer power outages. Provides trickle charge and
monitoring support to customer-supplied battery.
Operating System
• QNX Neutrino Real-Time Operating System.
• Sun Hotspot JVM (Java Virtual Machine) in units with NiagaraAX-3.6 or later;
IBM J9 JVM is used in units with NiagaraAX-3.5.
• JACE NiagaraAX software (AX-3.5 minimum);
AX-3.6 or later required to use the optional T7-WIFI adapter.
Physical
• Plastic DIN-mount backplate with screw tabs for alternate panel mounting.
• Removable snap-on plastic cover with status LEDs and connecting cable.
• Cooling by internal air convection.
• Dimensions: 8.7" (221mm) wide x 5.6" (142mm) high x 2.44" (62mm) deep.
• Weight: Net 1.67 lbs. (0.76 kg), Gross 2.0 lbs. (0.91 kg).

May 2, 2011 PREPARATION
Equipment Ratings
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Environment
• Operating temperature range: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C).
• Relative humidity range: 10% to 90% at 77°F (25°C), non-condensing.
• Mechanical ambient conditions are as follows:
— Vibration, in operation: 5 to 9 Hz: 3.5mm amplitude, 9 to 150Hz: 1g.
— Shock resistance, in operation: 15g acceleration, 11 ms duration.
• Storage temperature range: 32°F to 158°F (0°C to 70°C).
• Storage relative humidity range: 5% to 94%, non-condensing.
Equipment Ratings
Electrical
• Input voltage range: 15Vdc (DC only).
Sourced from separate AC power supply, 90Vac to 264Vac, 50/60Hz.
•Powerconsumption:20VAmaximum.
Preparation
Unpack the controller and inspect the package contents for damaged or missing
components. If damaged, notify the appropriate carrier at once and return any
damaged components for immediate repair or replacement. See “Returning a
Defective Unit” on page 33.
•Included in this Package
•Material and Tools Required
Included in this Package
Included in this package you should find the following items:
• a JACE-700 controller.
•TheseJACE-700 Mounting and Wiring Instructions, Part Number 11694 Rev 1.6
• a hardware bag containing the following items:
— Two (2) 6-position screw terminal plugs, one for integral contact inputs (door
tamper, UPS battery OK, UPS AC present), one end-mount to wire
RS-485/power to optional remote expansion devices.
— One (1) 2-position screw terminal plug for external sealed lead-acid (SLA)
rechargeable battery (not provided).
— One (1) grounding wire, with quick-disconnect 0.187" female connector.
Material and Tools Required
The following supplies and tools are typically required for installation:
• NPB-PWR-UN universal AC power supply module, 90-263 Vac input, 15Vdc
30W output, DIN-mount capable, with grounding wire.
Alternatively, a WPM-XXX wall-mount AC adapter can power the controller
only. You must cut off the adapter’s barrel plug end, and then wire leads into the
controller’s end connector. A multimeter is needed to check polarity.

PRECAUTIONS May 2, 2011
Safety Precautions
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• DIN rail, type NS35/7.5 (35mm x 7.5mm) and DIN rail end-clips (stop clips),
unless using panel mounting method with screws through mounting tabs.
• Suitable tools and fasteners for mounting unit and accessories.
• #2 phillips screwdriver: used to install and remove an optional option card.
• Small flat-blade screwdriver: used for making wiring connections to removable
screw terminal plugs.
• (Optional) One or two 12V sealed-lead-acid (SLA) rechargeable backup batteries,
with wire harness for connecting to the 2-position connector on the unit. Should
be sized as required by the system. See “External 12V Backup Battery,” page 24.
Precautions
This document uses the following warning and caution conventions:
Caution Cautions remind the reader to be careful. They alert readers to situations
where there is a chance that the reader might perform an action that cannot
be undone, might receive unexpected results, or might lose data. Cautions
contain an explanation of why the action is potentially problematic.
Warning Warnings alert the reader to proceed with extreme care in situations
where there is a chance that the reader might do something that can
result in personal injury or equipment damage. Warnings contain an
explanation of why the action is potentially dangerous.
Safety Precautions
The following items are warnings of a general nature relating to the installation and
start-up of the JACE-700 controller. Be sure to heed these warnings to prevent
personal injury or equipment damage.
Warning • A 120Vac or 240Vac circuit powers the NPB-PWR-UN power sup-
ply for the controller.
• 15Vdc input (DC only) to controller.
• Disconnect power before installation or servicing to prevent elec-
trical shock or equipment damage.
• Make all connections in accordance with national and local electri-
cal codes. Use copper conductors only.
• To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, install in a controlled
environment relatively free of contaminants.
• This device is only intended for use as a monitoring and control
device. To prevent data loss or equipment damage, do not use it for
any other purpose.

May 2, 2011 PRECAUTIONS
Static Discharge Precautions
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Static Discharge Precautions
Static charges produce voltages high enough to damage electronic components. The
microprocessors and associated circuitry within a JACE-700 controller are sensitive
to static discharge. Follow these precautions when installing, servicing, or operating
the system:
Caution • Work in a static-free area.
• Discharge any static electricity you may have accumulated. Discharge
static electricity by touching a known, securely grounded object. Do not
handle printed circuit boards (PCBs) without proper protection against
static discharge. Use a wrist strap when handling PCBs. The wrist strap
clamp must be secured to earth ground.
Battery Precautions
Caution • The NiMH battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or
chemical burn if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above 122ºF
(50ºC), or incinerate. Replace battery pack with type
10SN-2/3AA60H-W-J1 (NPB-J700-BATT) only. Use of another battery
may present a risk of fire or explosion.
• Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. Do not dis-
assemble and do not dispose of in fire.
• Replace external backup battery with Listed Power Source Battery Only.
WEEE (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
Recycling of Electronic Products: (International Installations)
In 2006 the European Union adopted regulations (WEEE) for the collection and
recycling of all waste electrical and electronic equipment. It is no longer allowable to
simply throw away such equipment. Instead, these products must enter the recycling
process. To properly dispose of this product, please take it to a local recycling center.
If a local recycling center cannot be found, please return it to one of these offices:
Tridium Europe Ltd
1, The Grainstore
Brooks Green Road
Coolham, West Sussex
RH13 8GR United Kingdom
Tridium Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
17 Changi Business Park Central 1
Honeywell Building
Singapore 486073
Tridium, Inc.
2256 Dabney Road, Suite C
Richmond, VA 23230

MOUNTING May 2, 2011
Environmental Requirements
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Mounting
Mount the controller in a location that allows clearance for wiring, servicing, and
module removal.
Note • This product is intended for indoor use only. The unit should not be
exposed to ambient conditions outside of the range of 32ºF (0ºC) to
122ºF (50ºC), or relative humidity outside the range of 10 to 90% at 77ºF
(25ºC), non-condensing. Refer to the “Environment” section on page 8
for further details on mechanical and storage specifications.
• Avoid mounting the controller in a manner that would make it difficult
to operate the disconnect device.
• Before mounting the controller, install any option card(s). See “A b o u t
Option Cards,” page 15.
Additional mounting information applies, as follows:
•Environmental Requirements
•Physical Mounting
Environmental Requirements
Note the following requirements for the controller mounting location:
• If mounting inside an enclosure, that enclosure should be designed to keep the
unit within its required operating range considering a 20-watt dissipation by the
controller, plus dissipation from any other devices installed in the same enclosure.
This is especially important if the controller is mounted inside an enclosure with
other heat producing equipment.
• Do not mount the unit:
— in an area with excessive moisture, corrosive fumes, or explosive vapors.
— where vibration or shock is likely to occur.
— in a location subject to electrical noise. This includes the proximity of large
electrical contractors, electrical machinery, welding equipment, spark igniters,
and variable frequency drives.
Physical Mounting
The following information applies about physically mounting the unit.
• You can mount the controller in any orientation. It it not necessary to remove the
cover before mounting.
• Mounting on a 35mm wide DIN rail is recommended. The JACE-700 unit base
has a molded DIN rail slot and locking clip, as does the NPB-PWR-UN power
supply module and any I/O expansion modules. Mounting on a DIN rail ensures
accurate alignment of connectors between all modules.
• If DIN rail mounting is impractical, you can use screws in mounting tabs on the
NPB-PWR-UN module and the JACE-700, as well as any end-connected acces-
sory. Tab mounting dimensions are on the last page of this document.

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Physical Mounting
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Figure 3 and the following procedure provides step-by-step DIN rail mounting
instructions for the controller.
Figure 3 JACE-700 controller and accessory mounting details.
Note Mount the NPB-PWR-UN power supply first, then the controller, then any
directly attached I/O expansion module.
Procedure 1 To mount on DIN rail
Step 1 Securely install the DIN rail with at least two screws, near the two rail ends.
Step 2 Position the NPB-PWR-UN power supply module on the rail, tilting to
hook DIN rail tabs over one edge of the DIN rail (Figure 3).
Step 3 Use a screwdriver to pry down the plastic locking clip, and push down and
in on the module, to force the locking clip to snap over the other edge of the
DIN rail.
Step 4 Mount the controller onto the DIN rail in the same way, such that its left
6-position end connector faces the NPB-PWR-UN power supply.
Step 5 Slide the two devices together along the DIN rail to connect their 6-position
connectors.
4.1" (104)
5.6"
(142)
3.46"
(88) 11.75" (298)
15.125" (384)
Mounting on
DIN rail Removing from DIN rail
NPB-PWR-UN
DIN rail
end clip
NPB-PWR-UN
IO-16-485
JACE-700
Secure controller or last
directly attached I/O
module using either
screws or DIN rail end
clip (if end clip does not
interfere with 6-position
end connector).

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Removing and Replacing the Cover
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Step 6 If installing any I/O expansion modules, repeat this for each one, until all
are mounted on the DIN rail and firmly connected into one assembly.
Step 7 To keep the final assembly together, secure at both ends with DIN rail
end-clips provided by the DIN rail vendor. This also prevents the assembly
from sliding on the DIN rail. See Figure 3.
Removing and Replacing the Cover
You must remove the controller’s cover to connect the battery (new unit), and/or to
install any option cards, or replace the NiMH battery. The cover snaps onto the base
with four plastic end tabs–two on each end.
Caution An LED ribbon cable connects the cover to the main board. Be careful
when lifting the cover off. If the controller is on a flat work surface, you can
leave the cable connected, with the cover next to the unit. See Figure 4.
Figure 4 Removing JACE-700 controller cover.
Note If accessory modules are plugged into the controller, you may need to slide
them away from the unit to get to the end cover tabs.
• To remove the cover, press in the tabs on both ends of the unit, and carefully lift it
off (see previous Caution). If necessary, unplug the LED cable from the cover, at
the connector on the back of the cover (see Figure 4).
• To replace the cover, make sure that the LED cable is connected and not folded
outside the base. Orient the cover so the cutout area for comm ports is correct,
then push inwards to snap in place.
Board Layout
Figure 5 shows the location of connectors, option slots, and other features of the
main board in the JACE-700 controller. For side views of communications ports and
other features, see Figure 7 on page 19.
Cover
LED ribbon
cable
Connector for LED cable
LED cable left connected
between cover and
controller board

May 2, 2011 ABOUT EXPANSION OPTIONS
Board Layout
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Figure 5 JACE-700 controller main board layout details.
A JACE-700 controller ships with both option card slots 1 and 2 open. The DDR-2
RAM socket is populated with a 1GB module. A variety of communications option
cards are available. For details, see the next section “About Expansion Options”.
About Expansion Options
The JACE-700 provides for field-installable expansion using these types of options:
•Option card — Install on connectors inside the controller’s base unit. See “A b o u t
Option Cards,” page 15.
•Remote I/O modules — To wire to the controller’s right-side 6-pin connector.
See “About Remote I/O Modules,” page 17.
•MiniPCI option card — See “A b o u t M i n i P C I C a r d s ,” page 18.
PS -OUT
PS + OUT
BB 12V
RS-485 -
RS-485 +
485 GND
PS +
PS -
NiMH battery connector (keyed)
LEDs for USB hub port activity
Dual USB ports Earth grounding lug
LED header
Option card 2 area including socket header
MiniPCI
socket
DDR-2
RAM
Option card 1
area including
socket header
RS-232 (DB-9) COM1
External 12V backup battery
GND
GND
GND
RS-485
support of
remote IO
modules
LEDs
LANn
Debug
LED
LAN1
Primary Ethernet
(RJ-45)
LAN2
Secondary
Ethernet
(RJ-45)
From
power
supply
module
Contact Inputs
Door
tamper
UPSbattery
OK
UPS AC
present
LEDs
status,
heartbt
Push-
button
SW1
Serial mode select Jumper
Normal
Serial Shell

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About Option Cards
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About Option Cards
The JACE-700 controller has two (2) available option slots to accept a custom option
card, compatible with either of these types:
• JACE-2/6 compatible options cards: 30-pin, 2 row connector, or
• Future release JACE-7 option cards: 40-pin, 3 row connector.
To accept either, both option slots on the controller’s base board have a 40-pin
connector. See Figure 5 on page 14. Installing an option card is recommended before
mounting the unit. See “Installing an Option Card,” page 16.
Warning Power to the controller must be OFF when installing or removing
option cards, or damage will occur! Also, you must be very careful to
plug an option card into its connector properly (pins aligned).
Option cards typically provide additional communications features, with the
following available models (with others still in development) listed in Table 2.
Table 2 JACE-700 controller option cards.
Option Description Notes
NPB-2X-485 Dual, optically-isolated, RS-485
adapter with two 3-position remov-
able screw-terminal connector plugs.
30-pin option card.
If installed in option slot 1, ports operate
as COM5 and COM6.
NPB-LON FTT-10A LON (LonWorks) adapter
with a 2-position removable
screw-terminal connector plug.
30-pin option card.
Port operates as LON1 if only one LON
option, or LON2 in slot 2 if two LON cards.
NPB-232 Single port RS-232 adapter, with a
DB-9M connector. Supports baud
rates up to 115200.
30-pin option card.
If installed in option slot 1, port operates
as COM5.
NPB-GPRS-W GSM cellular modem card using
GPRS (General Packet Radio Ser-
vice), with onboard socket for SIM
card, and a Wyless SIM. Includes an
SMA antenna.
30-pin option card.
Card uses two JACE-700 COM ports, e.g.
COM5 and COM6 if option slot 1.
NPB-ZWAVE
-US
or
-EU
Z-Wave wireless serial gateway
between the JACE’s NiagaraAX sta-
tion and an RF wireless Z-Wave
domain. Includes RP-SMA antenna.
30-pin option card.
-US model is 908.42 MHz for U.S. usage
-EU model is 868.42 MHz for European
usage. If installed in option slot 1, card
operates as COM5.
NPB-SRAM Provides “battery-less” operation.
Card has static RAM (SRAM) and
integral backup capacitor for data
storage during power lost periods.
30-pin option card.
Does not use/affect COM port operaton.
NOTE: Use requires removing NiMH bat-
tery pack and any external 12V battery.
NPB-SED-001 Sedona Framework option card with
both wireless 6LoWPAN and wired
RS-485 port, based on the Jennic
JN5139 wireless microcontroller.
Includes RP-SMA antenna.
30-pin option card.
Enables JACE to operate as wireless net-
work coordinator and 6LoWPAN tunnel, to
integrate wireless Sedona-based devices
in the hosted station. Card uses one COM
port, e.g. COM5 if slot 1.
NOTE: COM port used is not available in
the hosted NiagaraAX station, but is
reserved for future MS/TP support.

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1Unlike with a JACE-2/6 controller with an NPB-MDM installed in slot 1, the onboard RS-232 COM1 port (DB9)
remains operational. Also, any NPB-MDM option is unaffected by the “mode jumper” position for serial shell
access (jumper in “serial shell” position affects the operation of the onboard RS-232 COM1 port only).
Option card COM port assignments
COM port assignments for option cards installed in the controller start at COM5,
with Slot 1 evaluated first, then Slot 2. (COM1 and COM2 are always assigned to the
onboard RS-232 and RS-485 ports, while COM3 and COM4 are reserved.)
Installing an Option Card
For option-specific details, see the mounting & wiring document that accompanies
the particular option card. The following procedure provides a basic set of steps.
Warning Installing an option card in option Slot 2 requires careful atten-
tion—you must carefully pry up the shield tab to install the option
card under the tab. Do not install an option card in Slot 2 with the
card resting on top of the shield tab! Otherwise, an electrical short or
some other issue from misaligned card header pins may result.
Figure 6 JACE-700 option card and shield removal.
Procedure 2 Mounting an option card in a JACE-700 controller.
Step 1 Remove power from the controller, including any external battery—see
the previous Warning on page 15.
Step 2 Remove the cover. See “Removing and Replacing the Cover,” page 13.
Step 3 Remove the blanking plate for the option slot, retaining the two screws.
Retain the blanking plate in case the option card must be removed later.
NPB-MDM 56Kbps Auto-dial/Auto-answer
Modem1with one RJ-11 connector
for phone line.
30-pin option card.
Does not have own UART (unlike most
other serial cards). Operates as COM5 if
installed in option slot 1, COM6 if in slot 2.
Table 2 JACE-700 controller option cards. (Continued)
Option Description Notes
Option Slot 1
Option Slot 2
Option card or
blanking plate in
Slot 1 must be
removed before
shield can be
removed.
Shield tab
Option card in Slot 2 must be
installed under the shield tab.
Shield with NiMH
battery assembly
Shield tab

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Step 4 Carefully insert the pins of the option card into the socket headers of the
option card slot.
Note If installing in Slot 2, first carefully pry up the shield tab that goes over the
standoff. Option card 2 must be installed under the shield tab. See
Figure 6 on page 16 for an exploded view.
The mounting holes on the option board should line up with the standoffs
on the base board. If they do not, the connector is not properly aligned.
Press until the option card is completely seated.
Step 5 Place the custom end plate for the option card over the connector(s) of the
option card. With some option cards, the card’s end plate is pre-fastened.
Step 6 With the mounting holes aligned with the standoffs, place the two screws
through the end plate, and into the standoffs on the controller’s base board.
Using a screwdriver, hand tighten these screws.
Step 7 Replace the cover on the controller.
About Remote I/O Modules
The JACE-700 has an integral 6-pin connector to support remote I/O modules. The
connector provides both 15Vdc power and RS-485 communications to modules on
that connected trunk, and is located on the right side of the unit.
Each remote I/O module has a DIN-mount base, and provides two (2) 6-pin
connectors that allow you to “chain” multiple modules together into one assembly.
Table 3 lists the currently available modules.
Note A maximum of eight (8) IO-16-485 modules can be powered by the same
NPB-PWR-UN power supply that powers the JACE-700—and this only if
these modules are either directly attached to the JACE and/or located
nearby with little or no “voltage drop” from power cabling.
Higher numbers of IO-16-485 modules may be supported; however, you
must power them separately from the JACE-700. For more details, please
refer to the “System Planning” section in the Remote I/O Module
(IO-16-485) Mounting and Wiring Guide.
Table 3 Remote I/O modules compatible with the JACE-700 controller.
Model Description Notes
IO-16-485 Remote I/O RS-485 Module
DIN-mountable RS-485 comm
module that provides 16 points
I/O, with I/O point types as
noted.
Provides the following I/O points:
• 8 - Universal Inputs (UIs).
• 4 - Digital Outputs (DOs), SPST-relay type.
• 4 - Analog Outputs, 0–10Vdc type.
Up to 16 (maximum) IO-16-485 accessory mod-
ules are supported.
Wiring is covered in a separate document,
see the
IO-16-485 Installation and Configura-
tion Instructions
.

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About MiniPCI Cards
The controller has one (1) available MiniPCI slot—see Figure 5 on page 14. This slot
supports a specific 802.11 wireless (WiFi) adapter option, model T7-WIFI.
Note The JACE-700 requires NiagaraAX 3.6 or later for WiFi support. Please
refer to the JACE 7 WiFi Option (T7-WIFI) Install Guide for mounting
details, and the NiagaraAX JACE WiFi Option - Engineering Notes
document for NiagaraAX platform configuration.
Wiring Details
See Figure 5 on page 14 to locate connectors and other components on the
JACE-700 controller.
Make connections to the controller in the following order.
1Install any option board (LON, RS-485, RS-232, etc.) in the available option slots.
See “Installing an Option Card,” page 16 for a procedure. For complete details,
refer to the specific documentation that accompanied the option.
2Connect communications cables. See “Communications Wiring,” page 18 for
ports available on the controller’s base unit. For ports on any installed option
board (485-PWR, LON, RS-485, modem) see the specific mounting and wiring
guide for any additional details.
3Apply power to the unit. See “Power Up and Initial Checkout,” page 25.
Communications Wiring
Communications ports on the controller are primarily on the bottom side of the
unit, with ports also on the right side and top (Figure 7). Communications port types
include:
•Ethernet
•Serial
Note Prior to connecting cables, provide strain relief for them to prevent
damage to the controller.

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Figure 7 JACE-700 controller communications ports.
Ethernet
Two, female 1-Gigabit Ethernet connections are provided on the controller. These
are RJ-45 connectors labeled LAN1 and LAN2. Use a standard Ethernet patch cable
for connecting to a hub or Ethernet switch.
The factory-default IP address for LAN1 is 192.168.1.12n, where the last
numeral nin the address matches the last digit in the controller’s serial number, and
the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.By default, LAN2 is disabled.
Refer to the JACE NiagaraAX Install and Startup Guide for details on changing IP
address.
Note Typically, you only use LAN1 (primary port), unless you have a specific
application for the other LAN2 port. For example, isolating a driver’s
network traffic, using LAN2. Do not use LAN2 as the primary port.
Serial
There are two “RS” serial ports on the controller’s base board. Each has a UART
capable of operation up to 115,200 baud. At the bottom of the board (see Figure 7 on
page 19) is an RS-232 port using an DB-9 plug (male) connector. On the right side of
the unit is an isolated RS-485 port, using the bottom three terminals of a 6-position
screw-terminal connector plug.
Note Additional serial ports may be added with option card(s) in Option Slot 1
and Slot 2, such as an NPB-485-PWR card, NPB-232 card, or NPB-2X-485
card (note the last option actually adds two serial ports).
In addition, there are two USB ports—these ports are located on the top side.
Option slot 2 connector area
Option slot 1 connector area
RS-232 (DB-9) COM1
USB ports (2)
RS-485 COM2
15V PS -, + and
12V Backup Battery out
Bottom side
Right side
Top side
LAN 2 Ethernet (RJ-45)
LAN 1 Primary Ethernet (RJ-45)

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RS-232
An RS-232 serial port using a male DB-9 connector always operates as COM1. You
can use standard DB-9 serial cables with this port.
The controller is a serial DTE device, such another DTE device (PC, for example)
requires a “null modem” cable. If connecting to a DCE device (modem, for example),
use a straight-through cable. Table 4 provides standard serial DB-9 pinouts..
Note If rebooted with the mode jumper in the “Serial Shell” position (see Figure
5on page 14), the RS-232 port provides “system shell” access. See the JACE
NiagaraAX Install and Startup Guide for related details.
RS-485
An RS-485, optically isolated port is available on 3 pins of the 6-position right-side
connector, and always operates as COM2. As shown in Table 4, the screw terminals
are minus (–), plus (+), and shield. Wire in a continuous multidrop fashion to other
RS-485 devices, meaning “minus to minus”, “plus to plus,” and “shield to shield.”
Connect the shield to earth ground at one end only, such as at the JACE-700.
USB
Two USB-2.0 ports are standard on the controller. On the JACE-700, these ports are
“stacked” together, located on the top side—see Figure 7 on page 19.
Note Both USB ports are “low current” ports, capable of supplying up to 100 mA
at 5V, maximum.
A typical application for a USB port is to use with a “USB Flash drive” for the transfer
of files. The QNX OS running on the controller can automatically recognize an
inserted Flash drive as a physical disk.
Table 4 Serial port (RS-232 and RS-485) pinouts.
Base RS-232 DB-9 Port (COM1) Base RS-485 Port (COM2)
Pinout Reference Signal DB-9 Pin Pinouts
DB-9 Plug (male) DCD Data carrier detect 1 6-Position end connector (male)
RXD Receive data 2
TXD Transmit data 3
DTR Data terminal ready 4
GND Ground 5
DSR Data set ready 6
RTS Request to send 7
CTS Clear to send 8
not used on the JACE-7 9
PS – (GND)
PS + (15V)
BB (12V Batt)
–
+
S
RS-485
Power