Andover Continuum TM

NetController II
CPU Module
The Andover ContinuumTM NetController II is a redesigned version
of the NetController, a high-powered Central Processing Unit
(CPU) module and network manager for the Andover Continuum
intelligent building system.

Andover Continuum NetController II CPU Module
Features
Product AT A GLANCE
• Native Ethernet IP Network Controller
• Powerful, modular CPU board for monitoring and
control of both Andover Continuum I/O Modules
and Infinity Infinet distributed controllers
• High-speed networking — 4 million nodes
on Ethernet
• Four programmable comm. ports for
flexible interconnectivity and third party
communications
• Programmable battery backup provides choice
of shutdown options
• Flash for easy online software updates
• Andover Plain English (PE) language
simplifies programming
• DIN rail mounting and slide-together
connectors for easy installation
• Compatible with Andover Infinity hardware
and CyberStation 1.8 and higher software.
(CyberStation v1.74 SP2 may be used with a
limited feature set.)
• Secure Ethernet communications with
IPSec/IKE Encryption and hardware acceleration
• Easy configuration using embedded
configuration web pages
• Support for Area Lockdown and Condition
“Threat” Level based access rights
• Support for Andover Continuum
2nd Generation XDrivers
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With its 128 MB DDR SDRAM, 32 MB flash,
and four programmable communications
ports (including an interface to Infinity’s
Infinet distributed controllers), the
NetController II provides a total solution
for facility-wide network communications
and information management. Of the total
DDR SDRAM memory, 12 MB is allocated for
application and run-time data and 48 MB
for personnel records.
The NetController II is compatible with Andover
Continuum CyberStationTM software version 1.8 and
higher, and includes new features such as network
security, condition level, area lockdown, and email.
(CyberStation v1.74 SP2 is compatible with the
NetController II but is limited to the features that do
not require v1.8 for support.)
NetController Compatible
The NetController II has been designed to replace
the original NetController. Since the form factor
has not changed, the NetController II can be
substituted for a NetController and plug into the
same enclosure, power supply, and I/O modules as
a drop-in replacement. Additionally, the NetController
II supports 24 VAC power sources allowing low cost
AC transformers to power the NetController II for
non-I/O module applications. The NetController II
can also co-exist on the same Andover Continuum
system along with the original NetController.
High-Speed Communication
The NetController II acts as the system coordinator,
providing integrated global control and monitoring,
history logging, and local and remote logging for
both the Andover Continuum I/O modules and
the RS-485 Infinet controllers that control your
individual building services — heating, ventilation,
air conditioning, lighting, access control, and more.
The NetController II communicates with up to 32
Andover Continuum I/O modules via Andover LON
communications over a choice of RS-485 or free
topology bus media. The NetController II supports
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Features (continued)

expansion of up to two Infinet networks. Each Infinet Dimensional Drawings

network can contain 127 Infinet controllers and up to
31 Infinet ACX series access controllers or DCX 250
222.3 mm
Infinet display controllers.
8.75”
An Ethernet port also allows the NetController II to
communicate with other NetControllers and Andover
Continuum Workstations over a high-speed 10/100
Mbps Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) using
IP protocol. Andover Continuum workstations are 152.4 mm
capable of communicating with up to 4 million nodes 6.00”
on Ethernet. The Ethernet network interface is a
10/100 Ethernet with an RJ-45 connector.

The NetController II’s flash memory allows you to

download software revisions over Ethernet using an
Andover Continuum workstation. The flash memory
feature eliminates the need to perform EPROM
change-outs in the field.
Bottom Panel
Serial Communications
The NetController II’s four prorammable communi-
63.5 mm
cations ports can be configured as a combination of
2.50”
RS-422, RS-232, or RS-485 intefaces to modems,
printers, and third party devices, and up to two Infinet
field controller networks.
Bottom Panel
Optional Wireless Infinet 
The NetController II can also communicate using
a wireless mesh network. Simply plug an Andover
Continuum Wireless Adapter into one of the Service
Ports of the NetController II with wireless compatible
firmware to create a wireless mesh network that Andover Continuum
Power Supply Connector
sends and receives Infinet messages. L+
24 VAC/12-28 VDC I/O Bus
N-
Connector GND Connector
(for Alternate
Andover Plain English TM
Programming Power Supply)

The Andover Continuum NetController II can be

configured to meet the exact requirements of your
application using the powerful Andover Plain English
programming language. Programs are entered into
the NetController II using the Andover Continuum
workstation. The NetController II stores and executes
the programs. Just as with Infinity, one single Power Connectors
language is used system-wide.

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Software Capabilities Dimensional Drawings

The dynamic memory of the NetController II can
be allocated for any combination of programs, Left Side Panel
scheduling, alarming, reporting, and data logging. 2 4VAC ,

The object-oriented Andover Plain English language

24VDC ,15W 20VA, 50/60HZ
12-28VDC ,
PWR LO 15W
FAIL BAT L N
+ (+) (-)

with intuitive keywords provides easy operation and

programming. In addition, Andover Plain English’s
pre-defined and customized functions and powerful
math capabilities reduce programming time.
Left Side Panel
Right Side Panel
Optional Auto-Baud Modem
The optional Andover Continuum modem allows MODEL This equipment complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
OPEN ENERGY
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference. C US
MANAGEMENT TAC, Inc.
the NetController II to communicate with and
S/N (2) This device must accept any interference received, EQUIPMENT
including interference that may cause undesired operation
58B2
DATE USE COPPER CONDUCTORS ONLY
24VDC ,50W
MODEM INSTALLED CAUTION LON -

exchange data over standard voice grade

Complies with FCC, Part 68, Rules.
MORE THAN ONE DISCONNECT LON+
FCC Registration Number: AU7NMO1BMT5656R REN# 0.1B
SWITCH MAY BE REQUIRED TO
INSTALLATION
DE-ENERGIZE THIS EQUIPMENT N1831
For detailed installation instructions review document
,dated BEFORE SERVICING.

telephone lines with speeds up to 38.4 K baud.

The modem has built-in data compression and
error-correction protocols, auto-dial/auto answer Right Side Panel
capabilities, and is UPS-supported.

UPS Operation
The NetController II incorporates software program-
mable battery backup that reduces or eliminates the
impact of power failure. In powerfail mode, the UPS
can support the system fully running for up to 60
minutes. In addition, the NetController II can go into
low-power mode in which only the DDR SDRAM
and real-time clock are powered for up to 7 days.

Modular Design for Slide-Together

Connection
The NetController II features a sleek, lightweight
casing designed for natural convection cooling.
Built-in connectors on either side of the NetController
II module allow power transmission from the power
supply module and communication signals to the
Andover Continuum I/O modules to feed through
easy-slide connections. Built-in quick-release
fasteners at the back of the module are provided
for DIN rail mounting — no tools required. These
fasteners also snap into a locked position for panel
mounting. The NetController II module is designed
for mounting in an optional NEMA 1-style Andover
Continuum enclosure. (See the Andover Continuum
Enclosure and Display Module System data sheet.)

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Specifications

NetController II CPU Module

Electrical Communications FTT-10A Bus
Power Comm. Error Checking Communications Speed: 78 K baud
24VAC, 50/60 Hz 12-28 VDC auto-sensing International Standard CRC 16 Bus Length: Up to 8858 ft. (2700 m) for
Power Consumption Ethernet LAN Inteface Bus Topology
10 W 10/100 Ethernet; ethernet cable with Up to 1640ft. (500 m)
Real Time Clock RJ-45 connector. for Free Topology.
Battery-backed by UPS and internal battery Serial Comm. Interface Repeater required for
Four programmable ports, software longer distances
Mechanical configurable as printer, modem, wireless Bus Media: Refer to Echelon
Operation Environment adapter, RoamIO2, or third party system. FTT-10A
32°-120°F (0-49°C), Infinet can be configured on Ports 1 and 2. Free Topology documentation.
10-95% RH (non-condensing) Comm1: RS-232, RS-485, Service Port
Dimensions Comm2: Service Port, RS-485 Connections
8.7˝ W x 6.00˝ L x 2.5˝ H Comm3: RS-232, (optional) Modem Power
(222.3 W x 152.4 L x 63.5 H mm) (RJ-11 connector) 5-position plug-in connector on left side of
Weight Comm4: RS-422 (L-Bus) or RS-485 module for direct connection to Andover
1.5 lbs. (0.68 kg.) Serial Comm. Interface Speed Continuum power supply module.
Enclosure Type Comm1: Baud rates up to 38.4K for 3-position connector on left side of module
UL open class, RS-232 mode for direct connection to a 24 VAC or
flammability rating of UL94-5V, IP 10 Comm3: Baud rates up to 38.4K when 12-28 VDC external power source.
Mounting configured for RS-232 or (Both connectors cannot be used at the
DIN rail or wall mount using attached fasten- internal modem same time.)
ers. (Andover Continuum Infinet Bus Length Ethernet
NEMA 1-style enclosure available.) 4,000ft. (1,220 m) standard for Infinet RJ-45 connector for 10/100 Ethernet
using approved shielded, twisted pair, Printer
Battery low capacitance cable. Infilink module RJ-45 connector
Internal Battery allows extension to longer distances. Modem
NiMH, 3.6 VDC, 800 mAh I/O Bus RJ-11 connector
Battery Backup ACC-LON communications. I/O Bus
Two 12V 7.0 AHr sealed rechargeable Choice of bus media, RS-485 or FTT-10A. 5-position plug-in connector on right side of
batteries on the Andover Continuum RS-485 Bus module for direct connection of up to
UPS power supply provides 60 minutes Communications Speed: 39 K baud 32 Andover Continuum I/O modules
@ 35 Watts power consumption full UPS Bus Length: 2,000 ft. (610 m)
(CPU plus I/O power); 7 day DDR SDRAM Bus media: Shielded, twisted-pair
and real-time clock. Expandable by use of cable. 120 ohm termination
greater amp-hour batteries. required at both ends of
the ACC-LON network
(when modules are
mounted remotely)

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NetController II CPU Module

User LEDs/Switches Reset IP Address NC2-F-008000000
Status Indicator LEDs (On PC board) Resets network address NetController II, 8 Nodes,
SYSTEM settings in flash memory and restores all FTT-10A I/O Bus Interface
POWER: Power ON non-volatile settings to factory defaults. NC2-F-032000000
CPU: CPU Active NetController II, 32 Nodes,
ERROR: Error General FTT-10A I/O Bus Interface
COMM1 Microprocessor NC2-F-064000000
TD: Transmit Data MCF5275 running at 150 MHz NetController II, 64 Nodes,
RD: Receive Data Memory FTT-10A I/O Bus Interface
DCD: Data Carrier Detect DDR SDRAM: 128 MB NC2-F-127000000
DTR: Data Terminal Ready Flash: 32 MB NetController II, 127 Nodes,
COMM2 FTT-10A I/O Bus Interface
TD: Transmit Data Agency Listings NC2-F-254000000
RD: Receive Data FCC Class A, ICES-003, CE, NetController II, 254 Nodes,
COMM3 C-Tick, WEEE, UL/CUL 916 FTT-10A I/O Bus Interface
TD: Transmit Data Pending: UL 294, UL 1076
RD: Receive Data Options
DCD Data Carrier Detect Models H High Encryption
DTR: Data Terminal Ready NC2-R-000000000 X XDriver Enabled (Comm1 and Ethernet
MODEM: Indicates the MODEM NetController II, 0 Nodes, Level XDrivers enabled by default.)
is selected RS-485 I/O Bus Interface M Modem
(Comm Port 3 is shared: NC2-R-008000000 A Advanced Alarming (includes
RS-232 and MODEM.) NetController II, 8 Nodes, SNMP and Redundant Alarming)
COMM4 RS-485 I/O Bus Interface C Critical Security (includes Condition
TD: Transmit Data NC2-R-032000000 “Threat” Level feature)
RD: Receive Data NetController II, 32 Nodes,
I/O BUS RS-485 I/O Bus Interface Export Classification
STATUS: Indicates ACC-LON I/O NC2-R-064000000 The NetController II CPU Module is classified
bus is Online NetController II, 64 Nodes, in ECCN 5A002 and its software package is
ETHERNET RS-485 I/O Bus Interface classified in ECCN 5D002. These items are
ACT/LINK: Indicates status of NC2-R-127000000 controlled by the Bureau of Industry and Security
Ethernet activity and link NetController II, 127 Nodes, (BIS), U.S. Department of Commerce, because © 2008-2009 Schneider Electric. All rights reserved.
10/100 Mbps: Not lit for 10 Mbps RS-485 I/O Bus Interface of their encryption functionality. BIS authorized
Orange for 100 Mbps NC2-R-254000000 the export and reexport of the NetController II
NetController II, 254 Nodes, CPU Module and its software package under
Push Button Switches RS-485 I/O Bus Interface License Exception ENC in CCATS # G053811.
Clear Memory NC2-F-000000000
RESET/Clear Memory NetController II, 0 Nodes, DO NOT EXPORT THIS PRODUCT FROM
FTT-10A I/O Bus Interface THE COUNTRY OF DESTINATION.

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