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Ethernet Module
(E080)
Installation
Instructions

PART NO. II1-0080 Issue 1

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION................................................................................iv
SECTION 1: INSTALLATION..........................................................1
PLACEMENT...................................................................................1
Mounting the Ethernet Module..................................................................1
Recommendations for placing the module inside the enclosure..............2

WIRING............................................................................................ 3
Connection to the control panel................................................................3
Compatibility.............................................................................................4
Connection to an Ethernet Network..........................................................5

SECTION 2:

CONFIGURATION......................................................6

Configuring the module onto the Ethernet network...................................6

SECTION 3:

PROGRAMMING........................................................7

Alarm Reporting........................................................................................7

SECTION 4: TESTING....................................................................8
SECTION 5: OPERATION...............................................................9
RS485..............................................................................................9
NETWORK CONNECTION..............................................................9
SIGNALLING....................................................................................9
REMOTE SERVICING (Using Galaxy Gold)..................................10
SECTION 6: REGULATIONS........................................................11
SECTION 7: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION.................................12
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY..................................................13

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INTRODUCTION
The Galaxy Ethernet Module is an optional add-on to the Galaxy Control Panel. It is
intended for connection to the Galaxy 8, 18, 60, 128, 500, 504 and 512 (High Security)
control panels. It is a highly intelligent and compact module, combining both
communication and remote servicing facilities. The Ethernet Module connects to
Ethernet networks using the TCP/IP protocol.
The Internet Protocol (IP) defines addressing, routing, and data block handling over the
network. The Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) assures that no data is lost or
duplicated, and that everything sent to the network arrives correctly at the Alarm
Receiver.
Each Ethernet Module contains a unique Ethernet or MAC address.
The Ethernet Module is connected to the RS485 communication line 1 (AB line) on the
Galaxy control panels.
As a communicator, the Ethernet Module transmits alarm signals using either SIA or
Microtech formats (the factory setting default is Microtech).
As a remote servicing facility the Ethernet Module can be used in conjunction with
Galaxy Gold software to remotely access the Galaxy control panel, over an Ethernet
network, allowing copying and overwriting of the program and on-line servicing.
The Ethernet Module is compatible with Galaxy control panel software V4.00 and later.

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SECTION 1:

INSTALLATION

PLACEMENT
Mounting the Ethernet Module
The plastic mounting feet should be placed inside the mounting holes of the Ethernet
Module. The plastic coating should then be removed from the feet and the Ethernet
Module placed on the back of the control box beneath the control panel. See Figure 1.
The Ethernet Module must be placed in accordance with regulations stated on page 2.

Galaxy
Control
Panel
Power
Supply
Unit

Network
Module

Stand-by Battery
Figure 1 : Placing the Ethernet Module
The Ethernet Module must be mounted in such a way as to be inaccessible without the
use of a specially designed tool

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Recommendations for placing the module inside the enclosure.

When the Ethernet Module is installed, the figures given below (Table 1) for minimum
Clearance and Creepage distances must be adhered to: failure to maintain these
minimum distances would invalidate the approval.
Clearance (mm)
(X)
4.0

Creepage (mm)
Voltage used or generated by
(Y)
Host or Terminal equipment.
6.4 (10.0)
Up to 300 V r.m.s. or V d.c.
Table 1 : Clearance and Creepage Figures

Clearance is defined as the distance between the Ethernet Module and the Host
equipment via a non-conductive medium (e.g. the air). Creepage is defined as the
distance between the Ethernet Module and the Host equipment via the surfaces of the
environment. See Figure 2.
NOTE:

The larger distance shown in brackets in the Creepage section applies where
the local environment within the host is subject to conductive pollution or dry
non-conductive pollution that may become conductive due to condensation.

Control
Panel

Power
Supply

Transformer

Control
Panel
Transformer
Y

Network
Module

Stand-by
Battery

Network
Module

Figure 2 : Creepage and Clearance for Galaxy Ethernet Module

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WIRING
Connection to the control panel
There are two basic configurations, depending upon the power supply used. These are
listed below with their wiring details.
1.

2.

When used with a Smart PSU

The A and B terminals of TB1 on the Ethernet Module must be connected to the A
and B terminals, respectively, on AB (RS485) line 1 of the control panel. The plus
+ and minus - terminals of TB1 on the Ethernet Module should be connected to
either of the fused 12 volt outputs (12V1 or 12V2) on JP2 of the Galaxy 3A Smart
PSU.
When used with a standard 1A or 3A PSU
The A and B terminals of TB1 on the Ethernet Module must be connected to the A
and B terminals, respectively, on AB (RS485) line 1 of the control panel. The plus
+ and minus - terminals of TB1 on the Ethernet Module should be connected to
the 12 volt outputs of the PSU. These outputs will be marked with a telephone
icon, or identified as AUX depending upon the revision of the PSU.

The Ethernet Module is connected to the RS485 communication line 1 (AB line) on the
Galaxy control panels.
When the Ethernet Module is connected to the Galaxy control panel, because the
module is pre-set to address 25, a keypad addressed as 13 (B on the rotary address
switch) cannot also be present on this line.
On the Galaxy 128, Galaxy 500, Galaxy 504 and 512 (High Security), keypad B is
shown as address 13 on the keypad display.
NOTE:

When connecting the Ethernet Module to the host it is important that the
installation engineer ensures that the power drawn by the apparatus, together
with any other auxiliary apparatus, lies within the rating of the host supply.
Information relating to the Ethernet Module current draw can be found in the
specification section of this document.

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Compatibility
The Ethernet Module is compatible with Galaxy Gold software V6.10 and later and
Alarm Monitoring V3.10 and later.
The Ethernet Module is compatible with all Galaxy 8, 18, 60, 128, 500, 504 and 512
(High Security) control panels with control panel software versions V4.00 and above.

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Connection to an Ethernet Network

The Ethernet Module requires to be connected to an Ethernet network supporting
TCP/IP protocol

10BASE-T
Ethernet

A
B
LINE

SKT1

SKT2

TB1
PL2
LED2

Rabbit

LED1
LED3

Figure 3 : Connecting the Ethernet Module to the Network

Connect the Ethernet Module to the Ethernet network using a suitable 10-BaseT cable,
plugged into SKT1 or SKT2 on the PC, depending upon which is fitted.

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SECTION 2:

CONFIGURATION

Once the Ethernet Module has been installed, it can be configured into the system by
powering up the Galaxy control panel, or, if the panel is already powered up by using
either; the system restart facility (Menu option 51.17), or by exiting engineering mode.
LED3 on the module flashes continuously (ON 0.1 seconds, OFF 0.9 seconds),
indicating that the module has configured correctly and is communicating with the
Galaxy control panel.
NOTE: Any other LED flash rate indicates that the module is not communicating
with the control panel. Refer to Table 3 LED Flash Rate Indication for
additional information.

Configuring the module onto the Ethernet network

The Ethernet Module should be configured onto the Ethernet network from the Galaxy
control panel. To configure the module enter the communications menu option 56 and
select 4=Network. Option 01 - IP Config allows for the IP address, Gateway IP (optional)
and Network mask to be entered.
Every device connected to an IP network must have a unique IP address. This address
is used to reference the specific Ethernet Module.
The Gateway address allows communication to other LAN segments. The gateway
address should be the IP address of the router connected to same LAN segment as the
Ethernet Module.
The Network mask defines the number of bits taken from the IP address that are
assigned for host section.
The default IP address is 0.0.0.0
The default Gateway address is 0.0.0.0
The default Network mask is 255.255.255.0
Note: This information should be provided by the Ethernet network administrator.
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SECTION 3:

PROGRAMMING

The Ethernet Module is programmed from the Galaxy control panel using menu option
56 COMMUNICATIONS. For full programming details, refer to the Galaxy Engineers
Manual (IE1-0027 Issue 1).

Alarm Reporting
Enter the COMMUNICATIONS/NETWORK menu (56.4) and select 02-Alarm Report.
From this option the signalling FORMAT, destination IP Address, Account Number and
destination Port Number can be programmed as required. The IP address and the
Galaxy site account number (ACCOUNT No.) must be entered. Table 2 gives a list of
the programming options.
OPTION
1=FORMAT
2=IP Address
3=ACCOUNT No.
4=Port No.

SETTINGS
SIA, MICROTECH
15 digits (including * and #)
4 digits (min.)
6 digits (max.)
10002

COMMENTS
Note 1
Note 2
Note 3

Table 2 : Alarm Reporting Menu

NOTES:
1. Ensure that all IP numbers programmed into the Galaxy are correct. The
number programmed must match the IP address of the PC to which the alarm
signal is being sent.
2. Both IP Address and the account number must be entered, otherwise
signalling cannot take place.
3. Every TCP connection is defined by a destination IP address and a port
number. A port number is similar to an extension on a PBX system.

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SECTION 4:

TESTING

Inform the IP Address destination (e.g. Alarm Receiving Software, Monitoring Package)
that an engineer test is to be carried on the Ethernet Module.
1.

Enter menu option 56 COMMUNICATIONS and send a test transmission

by selecting the engineer test option (option 8) from the NETWORK menu.

Verify that the test has been successfully received.

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SECTION 5:

OPERATION

RS485
Under normal idle state conditions, the Ethernet Module monitors the RS485 line. The
status of the Ethernet Module is indicated by the flash rate of LED3 as shown in Table
3:
FLASH RATE
LED OFF (no flash)
ON 1.5s, OFF 1.5s
ON 0.2s, OFF 0.2s
ON 0.1s, OFF 0.9s
ON 0.9s, OFF 0.1s

MESSAGE INDICATION
No d.c. supply to module
Module not configured
Lost communication with Galaxy control panel
Normal communication
Very poor communication

Table 3 : LED Flash Rate Indication

NETWORK CONNECTION
LED1 is illuminated when the Ethernet Module is connected to the network.

SIGNALLING
When a command is received from the Galaxy control panel to send a message, the
Ethernet Module transmits the message onto the Ethernet network, in the appropriate
format.
Once the Ethernet Module successfully connects to the central station, the transmission
of the alarm information is also indicated by LED2 flashing, at a rate 100ms on and 6ms
off, when information is being sent and/or received.

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REMOTE SERVICING (Using Galaxy Gold)

Galaxy Gold software allows the Galaxy control panel to be fully programmed from a
remote PC. When complete the Galaxy programming can be copied onto the remote
PC and overwritten to the Galaxy site at a later date if required.
Remote servicing is initiated by either the Galaxy Gold software or by Galaxy control
panels with software versions V4.00 (or above). Refer to the Galaxy Engineers Manual
(IE1-0027) for instructions.
The Ethernet Module automatically answers the incoming connection. Once all the
security checks have been satisfied, the Ethernet Module connects the remote PC to
the Galaxy control panel allowing remote servicing to begin.
For a complete description the operation and programming of Galaxy Gold, refer to the
Galaxy Gold User Manual (IU1-0057).

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SECTION 6:

REGULATIONS

The Ethernet Module is approved for connection to standard Ethernet networks

supporting the TCP/IP protocol.
Any other usage will invalidate the approval of the Ethernet Module if, as a result, it then
ceases to comply with standards against which approval was granted.
Approval of the Ethernet Module is also invalidated if it is used with internal software or
subjected to any hardware modification not authorised by Ademco Microtech.

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SECTION 7:

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Power -

12v d.c. nominal (-25%/+20%)

155mA typical
200mA (max during flash memory upgrade)

Comms -

RS485

Programming -

via Galaxy control panel

Outputs - all Ethernet Module conditions requiring outputs are sent to the Galaxy
control panel. This allows extensive options for Ethernet Module outputs.
Dimensions -

height
length
width

Weight -

60gms

Temperature -

0oC to 40oC

Mounting -

see installation diagram (Figure 1)

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16mm
121mm
90mm

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We,
Ademco Microtech Limited
of
2 Redwood Crescent
East Kilbride
Glasgow
G74 5PA
UK
Declare under sole responsibility, that the
Galaxy Ethernet Module (E080)
is in conformity with the following standards:
72/23/EEC
89/336/EEC & 92/31/EEC
93/68/EEC
99/5/EC

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Low Voltage Directive

EMC Directive
CE Marking Directive
R&TTE Directive

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