Installation Instructions

Model NRC
Network Ring Card

INTRODUCTION The Model NRC Network Ring card from Siemens Industry,
Inc. is a card that networks multiple FireFinder-XLS/Desigo
Fire Safety Modular/Cerberus PRO Modular systems to-
gether in a Class X (Style 7) ring. The NRC can also be NRC
configured for Class B (Style 4) operation in systems where a RESET
POWER
ring is not required, as an alternative to the NIC-C card. CARD FAIL
TROUBLE

It provides communication between its host FireFinder-XLS/

Desigo Fire Safety Modular/Cerberus PRO Modular system
and other FireFinder-XLS/Desigo Fire Safety Modular/Cerberus
PRO Modular systems on an XNET network. It replaces the
NIC-C when a ring connection is needed.

The NRC can also be used to connect an NCCNT-G to the

MONITOR
XNET network. In this configuration, all events occurring on PORT

the FireFinder-XLS/Desigo Fire Safety Modular/Cerberus PRO

Modular network are displayed at the NCCNT-G.

One NRC is required in each FireFinder-XLS/Desigo Fire

Safety Modular/Cerberus PRO Modular system on the ETHERNET

network. This NRC must reside in the same enclosure as the

PMI/PMI-2/PMI-3 (XLS), FCM2041-U2 (Desigo Fire Safety
USB
Modular), FCM2041-U3 (Cerberus PRO Modular).

The NRC supervises the network to ensure proper operation.

Any faults that are detected by the NRC are reported to the
PMI/PMI-2/PMI-3 (XLS), FCM2041-U2 (Desigo Fire Safety
Modular), FCM2041-U3 (Cerberus PRO Modular) for annun-
ciation. In addition, the NRC has diagnostic LEDs that
indicate which faults have been found. The NRC performs
ground fault detection on its outgoing ring port.
Figure 1
Features The NRC isolates faults to the individual link in trouble. When NRC Network Ring Card
wired for Class X (Style 7), network ring communication
continues unaffected.

An RJ-12 monitor jack is included for connection of XNET diagnostic tools. In addition,
RJ-45 and USB jacks are included for firmware download. These jacks are located on
the front bezel.

Class-B/Style 4 = ULC DCLB

Class-X/Style 7 = ULC DCLC

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OPERATION The NRC continuously monitors the network for activity and reports any problems to
the PMI/PMI-2/PMI-3 (XLS), FCM2041-U2 (Desigo Fire Safety Modular), FCM2041-U3
(Cerberus PRO Modular). In some cases, a reset at the PMI/PMI-2/PMI-3 (XLS),
FCM2041-U2 (Desigo Fire Safety Modular), FCM2041-U3 (Cerberus PRO Modular) is
required to clear network troubles.

Controls and Indicators The front panel of the NRC contains one reset switch, three
LEDs, one Monitor port, one USB port, and one Ethernet port as shown in
Figure 1.

A reset switch is located on the top of the front panel. Pushing the reset switch
reinitializes the NRC.

The LEDs follow the reset switch and their functions are defined as follows:

POWER (Green) Normally ON. When illuminated, indi-

cates that power for the NRC is applied
to the card.

CARD FAIL (Yellow) Normally OFF. When illuminated, indicates

that the card microprocessor has failed.

TROUBLE (Yellow) Normally OFF. When illuminated, indi-

cates trouble in the Network such as
wire faults or module failure. The Trouble
LED will illuminate under the following
conditions:
1. Wire faults (open or short) in either
Port 1 (In) or Port 2 (Out)—See Figure 5.
2. Ground fault on outgoing port (Port 2).
3. XNET communications problems
between the PMI/PMI-2/PMI-3 (XLS),
FCM2041-U2 (Desigo Fire Safety
Modular), FCM2041-U3 (Cerberus PRO
Modular) and the NRC.

PRE-INSTALLATION The NRC does not have a network address but it does need to be included in the
Zeus configuration.

INSTALLATION The NRC plugs perpendicularly into one slot in the CC-2 or CC-5 card-cage via two
96-pin DIN connectors (only 64-pins are used) and can occupy any slot in the card
cage. (Refer to Figure 2.)

Slide the NRC card into the card guides front bezel up (lettering on the front
panel is legible) until the card cage connectors contact the motherboard
receptacles.

Verify that the card edge connectors align properly with the motherboard
receptacles. There is only one correct way to plug in the card. If it does not
align, DO NOT FORCE the card.Place thumbs on the front panel adjacent to
the captive screws and gently apply even pressure on the card until the
connectors plug firmly into the motherboard receptacles. Secure the NRC to
the card cage with the captive screws.
Figure 2
Installing the NRC
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FIRMWARE UPGRADES
Find NRC Software Version
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From time to time, modules used in XLS/Desigo Fire Safety Modular/Cerberus PRO
Modular systems are upgraded to improve their operation or to add to their capabili-
ties with new features. Firmware in the NRC is field upgradable. Refer to the Zeus
Quickstart Manual, P/N 315-033875, and Zeus Help for additional details.
To check for the current version of NRC software in an installed NRC, go to the PMI/
PMI-2/PMI-3 (XLS), FCM2041-U2 (Desigo Fire Safety Modular), FCM2041-U3
(Cerberus PRO Modular) and press the Menu button, select Report, press the More
Info button and select the Operator Interface (OI). Press the Configuration soft key
and “Touch” Appl Rev for the Application Version. The NRC software version will be
shown with the OI software version. Refer to Figure 3 for an example of a display.
Menu:Report:Configuration:Appl.Rev:View
PHY:MultiXNet, FireFinder, PMI-C@253
Application Rev Report
Address Entity Software Version 100%
/1:253 PMI-C 07.00.0034
/1:253^1
10:53 NRC
Category text information 01.00.0008
Cancel Print GoTo
Figure 3
Typical OI Display of NRC Software Version
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WIRING Remove all system power before installation, first battery then AC. (To power up,
connect the AC first, then the battery.)

All field wiring to the NRC is connected to the terminal blocks of the CC-2 or CC-5
card cage slot in which it is installed.

To connect the field wiring:

1. Loosen the screw of the terminal by turning it counterclockwise.
2. Insert the wire into the side of the terminal block.
3. Tighten the screw of the terminal block by turning it clockwise.
The screw terminals can accommodate one 12 - 22 AWG.

A1
B1

A2
B2 TOP HEADER OF
TERMINAL BLOCK
ON THE CC-5/CC-2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

B2 A2 B1 A1
PORT 2 PORT 1

Figure 4
NRC Wiring

NOTES:
1. No EOLR required.
2. 22 AWG min., 12 AWG max.
3. 3300 feet max. per pair
between NRCs. DO NOT USE DO NOT USE DO NOT USE

Shielded or Unshielded
twisted pair with a minimum
of 3 twists per ft. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Refer to Table 1 for NRC

cable specifications. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

4. Terminate shields at one end

DO NOT USE DO NOT USE DO NOT USE
only.
5. Power limited to NFPA 70.
6. All wires supervised. FIRST NRC LAST NRC
7. Ground fault detected at ONE SLOT OF CC-5 ONE SLOT OF CC-5 ONE SLOT OF CC-5
8.5K ohms or less.
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

DO NOT USE DO NOT USE DO NOT USE

Figure 5
NRC Network Wiring Class A (Style 7)

TABLE 1
NRC Cable Specifications
The table below shows the minimum requirement on the cable.
Attenuation at 100KHz 10 dB max
Attenuation at 1MHz 30 dB max

The following cable types meet these requirements:

CAT-5E Belden 7922A
18AWG Belden 5320UL

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NRC Class B (Style 4) Wiring

NOTES:
1. No EOLR required. DO NOT USE DO NOT USE DO NOT USE DO NOT USE
2. 22 AWG min., 12 AWG max.
3. 3300 feet max. per pair
between NRCs.
Shielded or Unshielded 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

twisted pair with a minimum

of 3 twists per ft. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Refer to Table 1 for NRC

DO NOT USE DO NOT USE DO NOT USE
cable specifications.
4. Terminate shields at one end FIRST NRC LAST NRC
only.
5. Power limited to NFPA 70. ONE SLOT OF CC-5 ONE SLOT OF CC-5 ONE SLOT OF CC-5
6. All wires supervised. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

7. Ground fault detected at

8.5K ohms or less.

DO NOT USE DO NOT USE DO NOT USE

Figure 6
NRC Class B (Style 4) Network Wiring

In Canada, ULC S524 requires that all interconnecting data communications links for
networks be wired DCLC (style 7) except for dedicated network communication to
annunciators.

WIRING OF NRC TO FIBER MODULES FN2006 AND FN2007

See the FN2006/FN2007 Installation Instructions, P/N A6V10315048, for wiring and
fiber connections. Installation of the fiber modules in the XLS/Desigo Fire Safety
Modular/Cerberus PRO Modular system requires one bracket, model COM-BRK, per
fiber module. The bracket is installed as described in the installation instructions, P/N
A6V10406085.

Each bracket takes up the same space as a CC-2 card cage.

The module mounting flange of the bracket is intentionally angled. Do not try to
straighten the mounting flange.

Power B connections to the fiber module and monitoring of its trouble contacts are
not required, as the fiber modules must be installed in the same enclosure as the
power supplies that provide them power.

NRC with NCC

See the NCC-WAN IOM manual, P/N 315-049679, for information on connecting a
NCC Network Command Station to the NRC network.

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WIRING CONFIGURATIONS

The XLS/Desigo Fire Safety Modular/Cerberus PRO Modular network can be wired
using copper wire, single-mode fiber, multi-mode fiber or a combination of the three.
The block diagrams below show the possible configurations.

FOM = Fiber Optic Module, Model FN2006 (Single mode) or FN2007 (Multi-mode).

NRC NRC NRC

In Node 1 In Node 2 In Node n

PORT 2 PORT 1 PORT 2 PORT 1 PORT 2 PORT 1

NC NC

Figure 7
Typical Class B (Style 4) Installation with wire only

NRC NRC NRC

In Node 1 In Node 2 In Node n

PORT 2 PORT 1 PORT 2 PORT 1 PORT 2 PORT 1

Figure 8
Typical Class X (Style 7) Installation with wire only

NRC NRC NRC

In Node 1 In Node 2 In Node n

PORT 2 PORT 1 PORT 2 PORT 1 PORT 2 PORT 1

WIRE WIRE WIRE WIRE
CONNECTION CONNECTION CONNECTION CONNECTION
NC NC

FOM: FOM:
FOM:
FN2006/ FN2006/
FN2006/FN2007
FN2007 FN2007
OPTICAL OPTICAL
FIBER PAIR FIBER PAIR

Figure 9
Typical Class B (Style 4) Installation with optical fiber only

NRC NRC NRC

In Node 1 In Node 2 In Node n

PORT 2 PORT 1 PORT 2 PORT 1 PORT 2 PORT 1

WIRE WIRE WIRE WIRE WIRE
WIRE CONNECTION CONNECTION CONNECTION CONNECTION CONNECTION
CONNECTION

FOM: FOM: FOM:

FN2006/FN2007 FN2006/FN2007 FN2006/FN2007

OPTICAL OPTICAL
FIBER PAIR FIBER PAIR

OPTICAL
Figure 10 FIBER PAIR

Typical Class X (Style 7) Installation with optical fiber only

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 NRC NRC NRC
In Node 1 In Node 2 In Node n

PORT 2 PORT 1 PORT 2 PORT 1 PORT 2 PORT 1

WIRE WIRE
CONNECTION CONNECTION
NC NC

FOM: FOM:
FN2006/ FN2006/
WIRE
CONNECTION FN2007 FN2007
OPTICAL

Figure 11
FIBER PAIR

Typical Class B (Style 4) Installation with optical fiber and wire

NRC NRC NRC

In Node 1 In Node 2 In Node n

PORT 2 PORT 1 PORT 2 PORT 1 PORT 2 PORT 1

WIRE WIRE WIRE
CONNECTION CONNECTION CONNECTION

WIRE
FOM:
CONNECTION FOM:
FN2006/
WIRE FN2006/FN2007
CONNECTION FN2007
OPTICAL
FIBER PAIR
FOM:
FN2006/
FN2007
OPTICAL

Figure 12
FIBER PAIR

Typical Class X (Style 7) Installation with optical fiber and wire

ELECTRICAL RATINGS

Input Pow er

24V Back Plane Current 140mA

Screw Terminal 24V Current 0

6.2V Back Plane Current 20mA

24V Standby Current 145mA

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