User guide

Network Combiner NCB/AY
Connectivity for Serial Links, T1, E1, X.25, RS232
Usage
The NCB/AY™ Network Combiner is a
member of CTI Product's growing family of
WON™ Wide Operating Network devices
that, when used in pairs, allows multiple
LONWORKS® networks to be connected in
realtime, spanning distances beyond the
reach of conventional network wiring.
The communication channel spanning the
distance between local LONWORKS networks
can be any serial communication channel
(virtual or physical) supporting RS232
asynchronous serial data, such as fractional
T1, X.25, or microwave digital channel
banks.
Features
 Connectivity over serial-data links,
multiplexers, Pads, RS232, RS485,
RS422, X.25, T1, E1, Microwave, etc.
 LONWORKS Router technology
 Full LONWORKS system
interoperability is maintained.
 Supports all LONTALK protocol
message services.
 Configured with standard LONWORKS
network management tools.
 Subnet and group segmentation can
be used to maximize network
performance.
 Ring mode available and provides for
fault tolerance.
 Fully Interoperable Peer-to-Peer
Communication Via Non-LONWORKS
Serial Links
 Any node can communicate with any
other node, regardless of the location
of each.
 No complex custom software to write,
debug, or maintain.
 No system node application code
changes.
 Ring Mode available provides for fault
tolerance and alternate path for
messages.
 Modem Controller and Telephone
Directory for dialing and modem
control for external modems.
 Perform Remote System Diagnostics
Via Non-LonWorks Serial Links
 Remote Protocol Analysis
 Remote Network Installation Updates
(Bindings, etc.)
 Remote Code Download
 Supports standard transceivers:
 TPT/XF-78 & 1250, FTT, Link Power
 SMX including power line & RS485
 Typical Applications:
 Building Automation
 HVAC
 Utilities
 Industrial
 Remote Monitoring/Control
 Remote Diagnostics
 Security / Access Control