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J A C E - 7 0 0 M O U N T I N G A N D W I R I N G G U I D E The JACE-700 is a compact, embedded controller/server platform that allows integrated control and management of external devices over the Internet.
Tridium, Inc. Complete confidentiality, trademark, copyright and patent notifications can be found at: http://www.tridium.com/galleries/SignUp/Confidentiality.pd JACE, Niagara Framework, Niagara AX Framework and the Sedona Framework are trademarks of Tridium, Inc. JACE-700 MOUNTING AND WIRING GUIDE...
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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...
Related Documentation 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...
May 2, 2011 Packaging and Features 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.
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Connector ports 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.
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.
Included in this package you should find the following items: • a JACE-700 controller. • These JACE-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.
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 •...
Static Discharge Precautions 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 •...
• 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.
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MOUNTING Physical Mounting 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. Removing from DIN rail Mounting on DIN rail JACE-700 NPB-PWR-UN Secure controller or last...
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.
(RJ-45) Contact Inputs 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...
May 2, 2011 About Option Cards 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 •...
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Shield tab Option Slot 2 Option Slot 1 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, ”...
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.
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.
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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 ports—these ports are located on the top side. JACE-700 MOUNTING AND WIRING GUIDE Part Number 11694 Rev 1.6...
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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. Two USB-2.0 ports are standard on the controller. On the JACE-700, these ports are “stacked”...
• Make all connections in accordance with national and local electrical codes. Use copper conductors only. • Do not exceed the 30W capacity of NPB-PWR-UN by the powered devices. JACE-700 MOUNTING AND WIRING GUIDE Part Number 11694 Rev 1.6...
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You can order and adapt a wall mount AC adapter (model WPM-XXX, where -XXX is -US, -EU, or -UK) to power only the JACE-700 controller. To use the adapter, you must cut off its “barrel plug” end, then wire the two leads into the “P-” and “P+”...
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WIRING DETAILS May 2, 2011 Power Wiring Figure 9 Adapting a WPM-XXX wall mount AC adapter to power the JACE-700. Newer “coaxial” style adapter cable: Positive (+) Wire is Insulated Center Conductor 6-position 15.1 Cut off barrel plug connector plug...
A 2-position connector provides support for an external 12V sealed lead-acid (SLA) type rechargable battery. For more details, see “About the Backup Batteries, ” page 26. Figure 11 Sealed lead-acid backup battery connection on JACE-700 controller. JACE-700 PS– RS-485 15Vdc power and...
“About the Backup Batteries” on page 26. Apply Power The JACE-700 controller does not include an on/off switch. To apply power, you simply energize the AC circuit (90–263 Vac) wired to the attached NPB-PWR-UN power supply module. If remote I/O modules are wired to the unit, they are also typically powered by the controller as well.
(trickle charge). Leaving the battery unconnected, or in the unit powered off will cause the battery to fully discharge in a matter of weeks. Note that in the case of a new controller, it ships from the factory Part Number 11694 Rev 1.6 JACE-700 MOUNTING AND WIRING GUIDE...
About LEDs The JACE-700 provides a number of LEDs on its main board, of which only the Status and Heartbeat LEDs are visible on the cover. Checking other LEDs requires first removing the cover.
Maintaining the JACE-700 This section provides information on the following topics: • Cleaning • Required NiMH Battery Maintenance • Replacement Parts • Replacing the JACE-700 • Returning a Defective Unit Part Number 11694 Rev 1.6 JACE-700 MOUNTING AND WIRING GUIDE...
13. To replace the battery, you must remove power to the unit and remove its cover. Caution Use only NiMH battery packs approved for use with the JACE-700. Procedure 5 Replacing NiMH battery assembly on a JACE-700 controller. Step 1 Backup the controller’s configuration to your PC using the appropriate NiagaraAX software tool (for example, Workbench).
6-position, one 2-position, earth grounding wire). New Replacement Unit To replace an entire unit, order and install a new JACE-700 controller. If the faulty controller is still in warranty, you can receive credit by returning it. Be sure to contact the vendor for a return authorization (RA) number before shipping an item for return credit.
“Static Discharge Precautions” section on page 10. To replace a JACE-700 with a new replacement unit, proceed as follows: Procedure 6 Replacing a JACE-700 controller. Step 1 If possible, use the appropriate NiagaraAX software tool to back up the con- troller’s configuration to your PC.
If the unit is out of warranty, please discard any replaced part. • Do not return an out-of-warranty JACE-700 controller. Prior to returning the unit, contact your vendor to obtain a return materials authorization (RMA) number and other instructions.
For related details, see the precaution “WEEE (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment)” on page 10. Part Number 11694 Rev 1.6 JACE-700 MOUNTING AND WIRING GUIDE...
9/19/03 For measurement, control and laboratory use I, Steve Fey, President of Tridium Inc., hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directives and Standards. JACE-700 MOUNTING AND WIRING GUIDE Part Number 11694 Rev 1.6...
(43.7) 5.0" (127) 0.334" Dia. (8.5) 5.6" 2.50" (142) (63.5) 8.7" (221) Figure 15 JACE-700 controller with power supply module attached. NPB-PWR-UN 2.50" 3.48” (63.5) (88.55) 8.125" (206) Distance between center of tabs from one unit to another unit Part Number 11694 Rev 1.6...
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