RF-Link Technology Network Communications Module, RFL NCM manual Local CM Address

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The Address window has two major selections, CM Address Passing and Local CM Address. Both of these settings apply to NMS mode only. Set the local CM address first.

Figure 14. NCM Address Configurations and Status window for Node 1

Local CM Address

The “Local CM Address” for the NCM module must be set to the same address as the local Common Module (CM3B, CM3C, CM3R, CM6B, or CM4). The NCM supports addresses from 1 to 999 (see note below) and is set by using the up and down arrows in the hundreds, tens and units boxes as shown in Figure 14. For example, if your CM4 is set to Address 351, the “CM Address” of the NCM must be set to 351. The next step is to set CM Address Passing.

NOTE

The CM3B, CM3C and CM6B support addresses from 1 to 99. The CM4 and CM6B support

addresses from 1 to 500.

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Contents Description RFL NCMRFL NCM NMS Mode Ascii Character Addressing Format SpecificationsInstallation RFL NCM MA-402I Module adapter, connector pinouts MA-485 Module adapter, jumper functions and TB1 pinouts MA-490 RFL NCM Front Panel View of RFL NCM, Network Communications Module Typical network example with all nodes having an NCM module At node 3, SW7 is set as follows Controls and indicators, RFL NCM Module Name/Description Function RFL NCM PRA Actel probe a NMS NMSDown SW2-3 SW2-4 Do not move SW10-4 Functional Description Block diagram, RFL NCM moduleSystem Overview TX Input Ports NCM Backplane and Power ConnectionsRX Output Ports Logic Array Actel DesignApplication Modes and Interfaces SCB ModuleUart Receive Section T1 Transmit Module Uart Transmit SectionRogue Control T1 Receive ModuleLOOP-BACKS Baud and Clock GeneratorPower indicator should be lit TestingService LED should be illuminated green Test Equipment RequiredDS1 Power indicator should be lit DS1-B Equip OUT RXA LED should be illuminated red CH1 DS1-B Equip OUT CH2 NCM General Configurations and Status window for Node Remote Control Using NMSE1 Signaling Module EnableTime Slot ModeTypical 3-node network using MA-485s 1 RS-485 port Rogue Detection Bus a & Bus BLocal CM Address NCM Address Configurations and Status window for NodeCM Address Passing Data Bits Baud RateParity Port 2 Enable TroubleshootingLoopback Channel Card 3, Type 117 Under Remote Control Svce = on Remote Control Using SCL CommandsCodes Srvc = on Srvc = OFF Multiplexer Addresscard ADDRESSSETP1 = B00000011BUS B Setting BUS a SettingCAS Setting Timeslot SelectionBaud Settings Port Loopback SettingsParity Settings Word Length SettingsNMS Mode only CM Address Pass SettingsApplication Mode SettingsCodes Type ID MUX Type & Configuration StatusPort 1 Availability Port 2 AvailabilityCM Addressing Support Application Configuration StatusPort 1 Application Status Port 2 Application StatusCurrent Actel REV RXA Remote CM AddressPort 2 INPUT/OUTPUT Status Port 1 INPUT/OUTPUT StatusTXB/RXA Status for T1/E1 TXA/RXB Status for T1/E1Powerville Road

Network Communications Module, RFL NCM specifications

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