Product specifications

Intelligent Building Series C-Bus Network Interface Installation Instructions

If the local machine is the only entry, ping another IP address on your network to build

a new entry in the arp table; the IP address must be a host other than the machine on

which you are working. Once there is at least one additional entry in the arp table, use

the following command to arp an IP address to the Network Interface.

arp -s 191.12.3.77 00-20-4a-xx-xx-xx

Now open a Telnet connection on port 1. The connection will fail quickly, but the Network

Interface will temporarily change its IP address to the one designated in this step.

telnet 191.12.3.77 1

Finally, open a Telnet connection to port 9999 and set all required parameters, or the

browser connection.

telnet 191.12.3.77 9999

NOTE: This IP address is temporary and will revert to the default value when the

Network Interface power is reset, unless you log into the Network Interface and store

the changes permanently.

Use a cross over cable for a point to point connection, i.e. NIC to Network Interface.

Use a standard patch cable for a network, i.e. NIC to HUB to Network Interface.

Using a Web browser

If your Network Interface already has an IP address you can log into it using a

standard Web browser with Java enabled.

Type the Network Interface IP address into the Web browser’s URL (address/location)

field.

Select ‘connect’ to login and gain access to the configuration menu.

11.0 Power Surges

The Network Interface is not directly connected to the mains, however voltage surges

applied to the AC/DC input should be avoided. Each unit incorporates transient

protection circuitry, but additional external power surge protection devices should be

used to enhance system immunity to power surges. It is strongly recommended that

over-voltage equipment such as the Clipsal 970 series is installed at the switchboard.

12.0 Megger Testing

Megger testing of an electrical installation that has C-Bus units connected will not

cause any damage to the C-Bus units. Since C-Bus units contain electronic

components, the installer should interpret megger readings with due regard to the

nature of the circuit connection.

Megger testing must never be performed on the C-Bus data cabling or terminals as it

may degrade the performance of the network.

13.0 Important Warning

The use of any non C-Bus Software in conjunction with the hardware installation

without the written consent of Clipsal Integrated Systems may void any warranties

applicable to the hardware.