Installation instructions

Copper Network Card by Honeywell

(COMPACT-NC) for Vigilon Compact (Networkable)

" The Network card (Part number:

COMPACT-NC) is compatible with Vigilon Compact
panel having a new MCB (Part number: VCS-MCB-N)
with software version 4.36 or later and new PSU
(Part number: VCS-PSU-N).

Technical data

Dimensions in mm 155 height x 100 width x

25 depth
Node address range 1 to 31
Baud 2400, 9600, 19.2K and 38.4K
Operating voltage ±5V (RS485)
Terminal block 2.5mm2
Cable Belden 9729 (example)
Weight 108g (approximate)
Operating 0°C to 45°C
temperature
Storage temperature -10°C to 55°C
Relative humidity up to 90%
(non condensing)

2 - Stand offs 1 - Wire link Using the Copper Network card a maximum of up to 31 Control
1 - Spade tag panels can be connected in a secure network loop, with up to
This copper network card is used to allow data to pass 1.2Km cable distance between panels dependent on cable
between control panels in a Vigilon Compact networked fire type.
system. The card must be plugged into the Master Control
board MCB of the panel in a dedicated slot 'CARD 2'. The card
has terminals to accept external network wiring.
A bank of dual-in-line switches on the card allow setting of
& The Network card must be plugged into
CARD 2 slot.
address number and baud rate.
Wire link to Network card

new
Card installation Master Control Board (MCB)
0V L2- L2+ 0V L1- L1+
If a second loop card is to be
installed, then first fit the network
card into slot marked 'CARD 2'
PB1A PB2 PB1B
on the MCB using the standoffs
supplied and then fit the second Terminals for network
loop card into the network card. connections

Fit the wire link supplied between

the network card and MCB as
illustrated.

" Set the baud

rate and address before
installing the Network card, Standoff

for details see overleaf. Network Card

Loop Card (Loop 1)
Loop Card (Loop 2)
CARD 1
CARD 2

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Installation instructions Copper Network Card (for Vig-Compact)

Wiring a network of Vigilon Compact panels

Cable screen
N/C = No connection

N/C N/C

0V L2- L2+ 0V L1- L1+ 0V L2- L2+ 0V L1- L1+

PB1A PB1B PB1A PB1B

Connections for Network card in Connections for Network card in
Card 2 Card 2
MASTER CONTROL BOARD MASTER CONTROL BOARD

Control Panel Control Panel

Cable screen

N/C

N/C
Where a multicore cable is being
used ensure the unused cores
(cores without signal) are 0V L2- L2+ 0V L1- L1+ 0V L2- L2+ 0V L1- L1+
connected to 0V.
PB1A PB1B PB1A PB1B
The cable screen must Connections for Network card in Connections for Network card in
Card 2 Card 2
be connected to an earth
terminal in the backbox, MASTER CONTROL BOARD MASTER CONTROL BOARD

as shown. Control Panel Control Panel

Dual in line (DIL) switches DIL switches location on the Network card

"
Component side

The copper network card is factory set for

38.4K baud with node address 4.
Node address Baud rate
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
64 off off off off off off off off 2400
1 on off off off off off on off 9600
2 off on off off off off off on 19.2K
3 on on off off off off on on 38.4K
4 off off on off off off

12345
63 on on on on on on 678
On Off
Address Baud
- factory settings

WEEE Directive:
At the end of their useful life, the packaging,
At the end of their useful life, the packaging, product and batteries should be
product and batteries should be disposed of disposed of via a suitable recycling centre.
via a suitable recycling centre and in Do not dispose of with your normal household waste.
accordance with national or local legislation. Do not burn.

Gent by Honeywell reserves the right to revise this publication from time to time and make changes to the content hereof without
oblication to notify any person of such revisions of changes.

Hamilton Industrial Park, Waterside Road, Leicester LE5 1TN, UK Website: www.gent.co.uk

by Honeywell Telephone +44 (0) 116 246 2000 Fax (UK): +44 (0)116 246 2300

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