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Table of Contents
I/A Series Architecture ....................................................................................................2
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................3
I/A Series Hardware Products..........................................................................................5
MicroNet LonWorks Standard Controllers...................................................................5
Common Controller Features...................................................................................5
Universal Inputs ......................................................................................................6
MNL 50, 100,150, 200 Hardware Platforms ................................................................6
LONMARK Profiles.....................................................................................................7
MNL 110, 130 Hardware Platforms.............................................................................8
VAV Hardware Platforms ...........................................................................................8
Models With Integral Actuators...............................................................................9
Model Without An Integral Actuator .......................................................................9
Controller Firmware Revisions ..................................................................................10
Profile Version Numbers ....................................................................................... 11
MicroNet LonWorks MNL 800 Controller ................................................................12
MicroNet Digital Wall Sensors..................................................................................13
Common Sensor Features ......................................................................................13
Sensor Models and Functions ................................................................................14
Diagnostic Functions of LCD Screen Models ........................................................15
WorkPlace Communications Adapters.......................................................................15
I/A Series BACnet Controllers...................................................................................16
MicroNet BACnet Plant Controller (MNB 1000) ................................................... 16
MicroNet BACnet Unitary Controller (MNB 300) .................................................17
MicroNet BACnet VAV Controllers (MNB V1 and MNB V2) .............................. 18
I/A Series Universal Network Controllers.................................................................. 19
UNC 410 ............................................................................................................... 19
UNC 510 ............................................................................................................... 20
UNC 610 ............................................................................................................... 21
Enterprise Server ................................................................................................... 21
I/A Series Software Products.........................................................................................22
The WorkPlace Tech Tool.........................................................................................22
Application Creation and Modification .................................................................. 22
Online Diagnostics ................................................................................................ 23
Project Based Folders ............................................................................................24
MicroNet VAV Flow Balance Software..................................................................... 24
Third-Party LONWORKS Products........................................................................... 24
Network Management Tools......................................................................................24
LONWORKS Network Architecture .............................................................................25
WP Tech on an I/A Series LonWorks Network..........................................................25
Data Exchange....................................................................................................... 25
LONWORKS Topology and Wiring Guidelines ........................................................26
Free Topology Guidelines......................................................................................26
FTT Doubly-Terminated Bus Topology Segments .................................................27
FTT-10 Cabling Requirements ..................................................................................28
Universal Inputs
The universal input characteristics are software-configured to respond to one of the five input
types listed in Table–1.1.
The MNL 100, 150, and 200 hardware platforms feature a detachable subbase with screw
terminals for wiring, and can be DIN rail or panel mounted. The electronics/cover assembly plugs
into the wiring subbase. The controller cover has three status LEDs plus two hinged-flaps for
accessing field wiring. Controllers provide a built-in LON Jack to allow local PC access to the
LON. All three controller platforms have the same physical size and appearance, however, the
MNL 100 platform has the fewest I/O points and the MNL 200 platform the most I/O points. The
analog outputs are 0 to 20 mAmp current outputs, which can be converted to 0 to 10 Vdc with a
500 Ohm resistor. Refer to the table below.
LONMARK Profiles
Each of the four controller platforms is available in models that differ by LONMARK profile, which is
programmed at the time of manufacture. The profile is in read-only-memory and cannot be
erased or changed. A profile is not a pre-programmed application. A profile is actually a pre-
determined list of SNVTs – Standard Network Variable Types.
The following LONMARK profile types (and corresponding model numbers) for MNL 50, 100, 150,
and 200 are available:
Note: “Satellite” profile controller models are similar to those with Roof Top Unit profiles, but
include a more flexible assortment of network variables for use in general-purpose types of
applications.
The MNL 110 and MNL 130 Fan Coil Controllers with High Voltage Relays are provided with the
LONMARK Fan Coil Unit functional profile (8020). They are programmed using the WP Tech to
provide control for fan coil applications.
The MNL 110 and 130 can be either DIN rail or panel mounted, and have terminal blocks for
connections to power, communications, and I/O wiring. The MNL 110 and 130 feature 3 amp
maximum 240 Vac relays making them especially suited for the fan coil application. The two
models differ by the number of relays. Refer to Table–1.5. In addition, a built-in LON jack allows
local PC access to the LON. Status indication is provided by three LEDs that can be viewed with
the cover in place.
Standard Standard
WorkPlace Controllers MNL-110 MNL-130 MNB
MNL-800 Controllers
Tech with Rev 2.0
Controller
Controller Controller
with Rev. 4.1
BACnet
Version or 3.x s s Controllers
Firmware Firmware
WPT 3.0 Yes No No No No No
WPT 3.1 Yes Yes No No No No
WPT 3.2 Yes Yes Yes No No No
WPT 3.2
Service Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Pack 1
WPT 4.0 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
WPT 5.x Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
The MicroNet MNL 800 controller differs from the MicroNet LonWorks standard controller models
by having a “programmable” LONWORKS profile, versus a fixed LONMARK profile, and by offering
more I/O points. This controller features an onboard, capacitor-backed Real Time Clock (RTC)
and provides additional capacities and features for more control functions.
Note: MN Sensors have no independent intelligence. This means any MN sensor’s behavior is
defined by how the application control logic has been engineered, compiled, and downloaded into
the MicroNet controller. This allows replacement of a sensor without need of additional
programming.
Presently there are three I/A Series BACnet Controllers: the Plant Controller (MNB 1000), the
Unitary Controller (MNB 300), and the BACnet VAV controllers (MNB V1 and MNB V2). All
MicroNet BACnet Controllers are programmed using WorkPlace Tech 5.0.
The I/A Series MicroNet BACnet Plant Controller is an interoperable controller with native BACnet
and MS/TP (Master Slave / Token Passing) communications support. The controller features
Sensor Link (S-Link) support, two Ethernet ports and 32 physical I/O points. The MicroNet
BACnet Plant Controller can function either in a standalone mode or as part of a BACnet building
automation system (BAS) network.
The 32 physical I/O points of the MicroNet BACnet Plant Controller consists of:
12 Universal Inputs
4 Digital Inputs (Dry Switched Contact)
8 Universal Outputs
8 Digital Outputs (Triacs)
Input Types for I/A Series BACnet Controller Universal Inputs include:
10K Ohm Thermistor with 11KΩ Shunt Resistor
1K Ohm Balco Sensor
1K Ohm Platinum Sensor
1K Ohm Resistive
10K Ohm Resistive
Analog Voltage (0 to 5 Vdc.)
Analog Current (0 to 20 mAmp)
Digital (dry contact)
Output Types for I/A Series BACnet Controller Universal Outputs include:
0 to 20 mAmp
0 to 10 Volts
The MicroNet I/A Series BACnet Plant Controller incorporates and isolated RS-485 transceiver
for BACnet MS/TP communications. Up to 127 devices can be connected to an MS/TP subnet
without repeaters.
The I/A Series MicroNet BACnet Unitary Controller is an interoperable controller with native
BACnet MS/TP (Master Slave / Token Passing) communications support. The controller features
Sensor Link (S-Link) support, a panel mount sub-base with removable electronics module and 15
physical I/O points. The MicroNet BACnet Unitary Controller can function either in a standalone
mode or as part of a BACnet building automation system (BAS) network.
The 15 physical I/O points of the MicroNet BACnet Unitary Controller consist of:
6 Universal Inputs
3 Universal Outputs
6 Digital Outputs (Triacs)
The Universal Inputs and Outputs of the Unitary Controller can be configured as the same types
as the Plant Controller.
The I/A Series MicroNet BACnet VAV Controllers are interoperable controllers with native BACnet
MS/TP (Master Slave / Token Passing) communications support. All models incorporate an
integral actuator with manual override and an integral pressure transducer. The controllers
feature Sensor Link (S-Link) support and over-the-shaft damper mounting. The MicroNet BACnet
VAV Controllers can function either in a standalone mode or as part of a BACnet building
automation system (BAS) network.
The table below shows the physical I/O for the two different models of I/A Series BACnet VAV
Controllers.
Inputs and Outputs
Model Description UI UO DO (Triac)
MNB-V1 Cooling Only 3
MNB-V2 Deluxe 3 1 3
The Universal Inputs and Outputs of the Unitary Controller can be configured as the same types
as the Plant Controller and Unitary Controllers.
UNC 410
UNC 520
Options available for a UNC 520 include Web Browser (Web UI) support, which allows graphics
within the UNC to be served up as web pages and an internal modem.
The UNC 520 is the only model of UNC that will communicate with BACnet MS/TP (Master Slave
Token Passing) devices on its RS-485 ports. Note: The obsolete UNC 510-2 can also support
BACnet MS/TP devices on its RS-485 ports.
UNC 610
The UNC 610 is now obsolete. The UNC 610 is an industrial packaged PC controller with a 1.2
Ghz. Celeron processor.
Enterprise Server
The Enterprise Server is the network server for all connected UNCs. The Enterprise Server
provides access to alarms, logs, graphics and schedules via a web browser. The WorkPlace Pro
engineering tool is included with the Enterprise Server. An Enterprise Server is required
whenever a site has two or more UNCs. The license for the Server is based on the number of
UNCs that are connected to it.
The Enterprise Server has the Alarm Console built in. The Alarm Console allows for reporting
and acknowledging alarms and alerts generated within a UNC or the Server. Also built into the
Enterprise Server is the Admin Tool. The Admin Tool allows the programmer to start and stop
stations (databases), import and export databases, and upgrade existing UNCs over the network.
When the Enterprise Server software is first loaded, a sample database called “DemoR2” is
included. After installation, a 14-day temporary license allows the programmer to use WorkPlace
Pro, but not communicate to UNCs. The programmer will complete his server license request
form and send it into the factory to receive his permanent license.
Online Diagnostics
In addition to the download function, WP Tech provides an online “Connect” function that allows
viewing of real-time data directly on an application’s control logic drawing. The application must
first be downloaded into a selected I/A Series MicroNet controller.
Realtime data is received by moving “Monitor tag” shapes onto the drawing and attaching them to
outputs of objects and tags. When “Connected” to an I/A Series MicroNet controller, values in the
monitor tags update. Monitor tags are for de-bugging and not intended for extended real time
monitoring.
Note: Connected (active) monitor tag values are polled, causing additional network traffic. Be
sure to disconnect (de-activate) monitor tags to relieve network traffic burden.
Diagnostic Writes
Fixed values to control objects can be temporarily modified when connected to a controller, using
a “Write to RAM” function. This allows quick changes to constant values when diagnosing an
application online. Temporary values are cleared after resetting the controller or after
downloading a database to the controller. A separate but similar function is available to write or
read values in configuration properties of the profile, which are called Network Configuration
Inputs (NCIs). Any change to an NCI is permanently retained until it is changed again.
Data Exchange
Data exchange is performed through the use of network variables (NVs), which are defined by a
set of Standard Network Variable Types (SNVTs). Using network variables, MicroNet LonWorks
controllers can also exchange data directly with other manufacturers’ LONWORKS controllers,
providing a high level of interoperability. This chapter describes the network variables available in
I/A Series MicroNet Lon standard controllers and MNL 800 controllers. Network variables in I/A
Series MicroNet LonWorks controllers fall into three general classes:
• NCIs (Network Configuration Inputs)
• NVIs (Network Variable Inputs)
• NVOs (Network Variable Outputs)
Conceptually, NVs are “data slots,” defining the controller’s “network image.” In any I/A Series
MicroNet Lon controller, the collection of these three types of network variables defines the
controller’s “network profile.” In a MicroNet Lon controller, control objects and other resources
(sensor tags, schedule tags) can be connected to these data slots to allow sharing of data and
control over a LONWORKS network. Data is exchanged between NVIs and NVOs in different
devices using peer-to-peer “bindings.” Note that the actual engineering of bindings requires a
LONWORKS network management tool such as LONMAKER for Windows.
LONWORKS Terms
Because LONWORKS is not proprietary to IBS, these common terms are often used when
explaining MicroNet LONWORKS networks:
Node - any addressable device on the network, including any MNL controller or third-party
LONWORKS device.
Segment - each MicroNet LONWORKS network has at least one wiring segment, the length of
which is limited by the topology used (Free Topology or Bus). If more wiring is required, a
LONWORKS FTT repeater must be installed, which adds one (or more) new wiring segments.
Wiring segments are sometimes called channels.
Subnet - a logical group of devices on the network; subnet is part of a node’s complete address,
namely: Domain, Subnet, and Node Address. If required, a subnet can span multiple segments
joined by repeater(s). The standard LONWORKS node limit of a subnet is 127 nodes.
FTT Repeater - an active (powered) device that receives LONTALK messages on any attached
FTT segment and rebroadcasts them to all other attached FTT segments. Some FTT repeaters
allow connection of more than two FTT segments (channels).
End-of-Line Termination
In Free Topology, multiple “end of lines” exist, and so a single terminator consisting of a special
RC circuit (LON-TERM1) is placed anywhere on the FTT segment (Figure–13). The terminator
can connect to any device or wiring junction on the segment.
• Unshielded cable is easier to install and better suited to this application unless routed in an area
of high electrical noise. If shielded cable is used, the shield wire must run continuously throughout
the segment and be grounded through a 470K ohm, 1/4-watt resistor at one end only (any point if
a Free Topology segment).
• Plenum-rated cable is specified for most jobs and often is easier to obtain due to high demand.
Non-plenum cable is likely to be specified only where conduit is required, and so may be harder
to find.
• In general, 1-pair cables are recommended. An exception would be for extending the LON
connection in a daisy chain, such as when wiring the LON from a controller down to the sensor
and then back up to the controller again.
Communications Wiring
Caution:
• Communication wire pairs must be dedicated to MN-Sx (S-Link) and MicroNet LONWORKS
network (LON) communications. They cannot be part of an active, bundled telephone trunk.
• Shielded cable is not required for S-Link or LON wiring.
• If the cable is installed in areas of high RFI/EMI, the cable must be in conduit.
• If shielded wire is used, the shield must be connected to earth ground at one end only by a
470K ohm 1/4 watt resistor. Shield must be continuous from one end of the trunk to the other.
Communications wiring includes a connection between the controller and an I/A Series MicroNet
Sensor via the S-Link and a connection between the controller and the MicroNet LONWORKS
Network (LON). An optional LONWORKS Network connection between the controller and one I/A
Series MicroNet Sensor is also possible.
Note:
• Controller supports one I/A Series MicroNet Sensor (MN-Sx).
• S-Link wiring is polarity insensitive.
• If conduit is used between an I/A Series Sensor and a controller, the MicroNet LONWORKS
network and S-Link wiring can be in the same conduit, however, they must be separate cables.
• S-Link wiring can be in the same conduit with UI, AO, and DI Wiring.
• The S-Link does not count as a node on the Lon.
I/O Wiring
I/O connections include universal inputs, analog outputs, digital inputs, and digital outputs.
Caution: If shielded cable is used, connect only one end of the shield to earth ground at the
controller.
Universal Inputs (UI), Analog Outputs (AO), and Digital Inputs (DI)
Caution:
• Input and output devices cannot share common wiring. Each connected device requires a
separate signal and return conductor.
• Power wiring cannot share conduit with UI, AO, S-Link, LON, or DI wiring.
Note:
• If maximum closed switch voltage is not more than 1.0 V and minimum open switch voltage is
at least 4.5 V, then solid-state switches may be used for a UI or a DI.
• UI, AO, DI, and S-Link wiring can share a single conduit. UI, AO, DI, wiring needs at least 24
gage (0.51mm), twisted pair, voice grade telephone wire.
The capacitance between conductors cannot be more than 32 pF per foot (0.3m). If shielded
cable is used, the capacitance between any one conductor and the others, connected to the
shield, cannot be more than 60 pF per foot (0.3m). Table-1 provides wiring specifications.
Note:
• Power wiring terminals accept one 16 gage (1.29mm) or two 18 gage (1.02mm) wires.
• Power wiring can be intermixed with DO wiring.
• Twisted or untwisted cable can be used for power wiring.
• To preserve the integrity of the network, the LON wiring connecting an I/A Series MicroNet
LonWorks controller to an MN-Sx sensor must be run to the sensor and back, in daisy chain
fashion. A wire “spur” must not be used to connect the sensor to the controller.
2. What are the acceptable inputs for a UI for the MicroNet Lon controllers?
______________________________________________________________________
3. What is the range of the AOs for the MicroNet Lon controllers?
______________________________________________________________________
4. What power is required by all MicroNet controllers? _____________________
5. What is the core LonWorks hardware component found in every LonWorks device?
_______________________________
24. What is the general name for the software tool required for connecting SNVTs?
______________________________________________________
25. The process of connecting SNVTs for peer-to-peer communications on a LonWorks
network is called ______________________________________
26. Give an example of a network management tool.
______________________________________________________________
27. In an FTT-10 LonWorks Network what type of wiring is used and what is the nature
of the polarity? __________________________________________________________
28. In a Free-Topology LonWorks network segment:
a.) What is the part number for the terminator? ___________________________
b.) How many terminators are required? ____________
c.) What is the total wiring limitation? (22 gauge wire) ______________________
29. In a Bus-Topology LonWorks network segment:
a.) What is the part number for the terminator? _________________________
b.) How many terminators are required? ____________
c.) What is the total wiring limitation? (22 gauge wire) ______________________
30. What is the communication speed of the FTT-10 Transceiver? ____________ bps.
31. What is the difference between a wink message and a service pin message?
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
32. In a LonWorks network, each device has a hierarchical network address that
includes what 3 parts? _____________________________
_______________________________ _______________________________________
33. Does an S-Series sensor count as a node on the LON? ___________
34. True or False: DO wiring can be mixed with power wiring, but not with UI, AO, DI,
S-LK, or LON. _________________