User manual

Introduction

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The OpenComms NIC-485 transforms Liebert units into manageable

nodes within your BMS systems.

The OpenComms NIC-485 contains a standard EIA-485 (two-wire) port

designed to support viewing and management through Modbus RTU for

building management systems and SiteScan.

This standard open protocol allows simple integration into your moni-

toring system, leveraging prior infrastructure investments and estab-

lished procedures.

1.1 OpenComms Compatibility

The OpenComms NIC-485 may be installed and used with these units:

Environmental Units

• Deluxe System3—Advanced Microprocessor with Graphics,

Advanced Microprocessor and standard microprocessor

• Challenger 3000—Advanced Microprocessor with Graphics,

Advanced Microprocessor and standard microprocessor

• Mini-Mate2

• Level 00—Deluxe System3, Challenger 3000

• Level 10—Deluxe System3, Challenger 3000

• Level 05/15 (UK)

•Himod

• Emerson Network Power (CEMS100 / LECS15)

3-Phase UPS

•Npower

• Hiross 7200 (Italy)

• Hiross HiPulse (Italy)

3-Phase Power

• PDU with PMP or EPMP monitoring

• DataWave with PMP or EPMP monitoring

• Static Switch

• Static Switch2

• Static Switch2/PDU

NOTE

All units are manufactured in North America unless otherwise

noted.