WattMaster VAV CommLink 5 Communications Interface Technical Guide
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CommLink 5
Technical Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................ 3
CommLink 5 Overview ............................................................................................................................................. 3
Optional IP Module Kit ............................................................................................................................................. 3
Installing CommLink 5 ONLY ................................................................................................................................... 3
System Requirements .............................................................................................................................................. 3
QUICK START GUIDE ...................................................................................................................... 4
CONNECTIONS & WIRING .............................................................................................................. 5
LOOP COMMUNICATION SETTING ................................................................................................. 6
BAUD RATE SETTING...................................................................................................................... 7
USB DRIVER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................... 8
FINDING THE COM PORT NUMBER ................................................................................................ 9
PRISM 2 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................. 10
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................................... 12
CommLink 5 LED Descriptions .............................................................................................................................. 12
Connecting the Network - Proxy and Firewall Compatibility .................................................................................. 13
Troubleshooting Tips .............................................................................................................................................. 14
Changing the USB Serial COM Port Number ........................................................................................................ 15
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WattMaster Controls, Inc.
8500 NW River Park Drive · Parkville, MO 64152
Toll Free Phone: 866-918-1100
PH: (816) 505-1100 · FAX: (816) 505-1101 · E-mail: [email protected]
Visit our web site at www.wattmaster.com
Form: WM-CL5-TGD-01H Copyright August 2016 WattMaster Controls, Inc.
Windows
®
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WattMaster Controls, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.
This document is subject to change without notice.
CommLink 5 Technical Guide
OVERVIEW
General Information
CommLink 5 Overview Installing CommLink 5 ONLY
The OE361-13 CommLink 5 is used to transfer communications between controllers or local loops on your control system. It can also be used as an interface for connection of a computer to your system.
When you are using the CommLink 5 in an application without a computer or IP Module, follow Steps 1 through 3 in the Quick
Guide on page 4.
The CommLink 5 provides communication with the control system through any computer that is running Prism 2 software. For remote communications, an IP Module Kit can be installed for LAN and
Internet connections.
WARNING:
If you are replacing an earlier version of the
CommLink with a CommLink 5, be aware that the polarity of the terminal block is reversed on the CommLink 5 from all previous models. You must always confi rm that the polarity is correct when wiring 24 VAC power to the CommLink power terminal block or serious damage to the product will result.
Optional IP Module Kit
The OE415-02 IP Module Kit, when installed and confi gured in the CommLink 5 communication interface, provides TCP IP Internet and/or intranet connection for Ethernet networked computer systems, allowing them to communicate with your control system.
The OE415-02 IP Module Kit consists of the IP Module and a 10 ft. long CAT5 Ethernet crossover cable.
NOTE:
Please note, the R(+) and T(-) terminals on the communications terminal block are reversed from all previous versions of the CommLink.
System Requirements
Using standard TCP/IP Protocol, with WattMaster’s Prism 2 software, you are able to monitor and confi gure your controllers without a modem or a direct connection from a PC. Utilizing existing routers, proxies, or fi rewalls allows a PC running Prism 2 to connect to a controller in a remote accessible location or building. Several IP connection profi les can be created to facilitate monitoring several
CommLink 5’s with IP Module Kits installed on individual sites.
To program the CommLink 5 to work with Prism 2, you will need:
Standard Items (Required)
•
CommLink 5 with USB cable and power adapter
• A PC with an Ethernet communications port or USB port (supplied by others)
• USB drivers on CD-ROM (supplied and also downloadable from any of our websites)
• Microsoft
®
2000, Vista, 7, 8, or 10
(must be installed on the computer you are going to use)
• Prism 2 software, version 4.0.3 or later (can be downloaded from any of our websites)
Optional Items
•
IP Module Kit that comes with Ethernet RJ-45
Crossover CAT 5, 10 ft. long cable for LAN, and Internet
• MiniLink, MiniLink PD, or MinkLink PD 5
CommLink 5 Technical Guide
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QUICK START GUIDE
Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide
Follow the fi ve steps below to get your CommLink up and running in no time.
NOTE:
If you are using the CommLink 5 without utilizing
Prism 2, you need only perform Steps 1 through 3.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
First install the USB drivers, then follow the included
CommLink 5 connection and wiring instructions sheet
(Figure 1 on page 5) to connect and confi gure the
Step 1:
Set your CommLink’s Loop switch to Multiple or Single.
Familiarize yourself with all system components and
review all documentation. Pay special attention to
“Cautions,” “Notes,” and “Warnings” since these may
keep you from experiencing unnecessary problems.
Step 2:
Set your CommLink’s Baud rate switch to High or Low.
Step 3:
Wire your CommLink to the appropriate controller on your
system, and plug the CommLink into a power supply. See
Figure 1 on page 5.
If you encounter any problems, please refer to the
Troubleshooting section of this guide fi rst. If you
can’t resolve the problem, please call WattMaster
Technical Support at our toll free number—
1-866-918-1100.
NOTE:
Please note, the R(+) and T(-) terminals on the communications terminal block are reversed from all previous versions of the CommLink.
WARNING:
If you are replacing an earlier version of the
CommLink with a CommLink 5, be aware that the polarity of the terminal block is reversed on the CommLink 5 from all previous models. You must always confi rm that the polarity is correct when wiring 24 VAC power to the CommLink power terminal block or serious damage to the product will result.
Step 4:
Install the USB drivers located on the included CD-ROM.
See instructions on page 8. Then attach one end of the USB
cable to the back of your CommLink and the other end into
Step 5:
Install Prism 2 software on your computer. See instructions
on pages 10 & 11.
NOTE:
For remote communication, follow the instructions included in your IP Module Technical Guide.
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CommLink 5 Technical Guide
CONNECTIONS & WIRING
Connections & Wiring
CommLink 5 Connections & Wiring
WARNING! If You Are Using The IP
Module With Your CommLink, Do Not
Have Your Ethernet Connection And
USB Connection Connected At The
Same Time. This Could Cause
Unreliable Communications.
10/100
ETHERNET
When Using
A MiniLink,
Switch Should
Be Set To
Multiple.
COMPUTER
USB
DIAG
ACT LNK
LOOP
BAUD
Optional Items
Not Required
For CommLink-Only
Installations.
CommLink 5
Communications
Interface
485 LOOP POWER
Serial #
NOTE: Please Note, The R(+) And T(-) Terminals
On The Communications Terminal Block Are
Reversed From All Previous Versions Of The
CommLink.
WARNING! If You Are Replacing An Earlier
Version Of The CommLink With A CommLink 5,
Be Aware That The Polarity Of The Terminal
Block Is Reversed On The CommLink 5 From
All Previous Models. You Must Always Confirm
That The Polarity Is Correct When Wiring 24 VAC
Power To The CommLink Power Terminal Block
Or Serious Damage To The Product Will Result.
24 VAC Power
18 Gauge 2 Conductor
With Shield (Not Included)
See Note 1
Connect To A
MiniLink PD, MiniLink
Or Other Controller As
Required By Your
Specific System
Wiring Instructions.
See Note 1
USB Cable (Included).
Connect This Cable To
Your Computer USB Port
For Direct Connection To
The CommLink 5. Also
Used For Advanced
Configuration of The
CommLink 5.
Optional - Prefabricated 10 Ft. Long CAT5
Ethernet Cable (Included With Optional OE415-
02 IP Module Kit).
Connect To A 10/100 Base-T
Ethernet Router On Your LAN.
If A Longer
Ethernet Cable Is Required, You Will Need To
Obtain (From Others) And Install An Ethernet
Cable Of The Required Length For Your
Installation.
120 to 24 VAC Power Pack
(Included) Connect To 120/1/60
Duplex Receptacle (By Others)
If Desired A 24 VAC Transformer (Not
Included) Rated At 12 VA Minimum May Be
Used Instead Of The Supplied Power Pack.
Use 18 Gauge Minimum 2 Conductor Wire
Between The Transformer & CommLink 5
Terminals
NOTES:
1) Use 18 Gauge Minimum 2 Conductor Twisted Pair With Shield Cable Belden #82760 Or Equivalent (Not Included) To Connect
The CommLink 5 To A MiniLink or MiniLink PD.
2) For Direct Connection Via USB, Your Computer Must Have An Unused USB Port Available. Drivers For Your USB Port Are
Provided On A CD Supplied With The CommLink 5. Please Follow The Directions In The CommLink 5 USB Driver Installation
Section (Included) To Install And Configure The USB Drivers.
3) The CommLink 5 Cannot Communicate With The Control System Through Its Ethernet Port And USB Port At The Same Time.
4) All Wiring Must Conform To Applicable Federal, State & Local Electrical Wiring Codes.
Figure 1: CommLink 5 Connection & Wiring
CommLink 5 Technical Guide
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COMMUNICATION SETTINGS
Loop Communication Setting
Setting the CommLink 5 Communications Setting
Back of CommLink 5
SERIAL #
LOOP BAUD
LOOP
Switch Set To Multiple
Loop Communications
CommLink 5 Communications Setting
The Loop Switch Located On The Back Of The
CommLink 5 Housing Must Be Set Correctly For
Your Specific Application In Order For The
CommLink 5 To Function Properly.
The CommLink
5 Is Factory Set For Multiple Loop Applications.
The Loop Switch Setting Should Be Set To
“Multiple” In The Following Situation:
You Have A Single CommLink With
MiniLink(s) or MiniLink PD(s) Installed On
Your System.
The Loop Switch Setting Should Be Set To
“Single” In The Following Situation:
You Have A Single CommLink Without Any
MiniLinks Or MiniLink PDs Installed On Your
System.
LOOP
Switch Set To Single
Loop Communications
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Figure 2: Setting Loop Communications
CommLink 5 Technical Guide
COMMUNICATION SETTINGS
Baud Rate Setting
Setting the CommLink 5 Baud Rate
Back of CommLink 5
SERIAL #
LOOP BAUD
BAUD
Switch Set To High Baud
Rate (115,200)
CommLink 5 Baud Rate Setting
The Baud Rate Switch Located On The Back Of
The CommLink 5 Housing Must Be Set Correctly
For Your Specific Application In Order For The
CommLink 5 To Function At Maximum Efficiency.
The CommLink 5 Is Factory Set For Low Baud
Rate Applications.
The Baud Rate Should Be Set To “High” In The
Following Situations:
You Are Using Only AZ 2 Controllers, Only
GPC-XP Controllers (Set To High Speed),
Only VCC-X Controllers, or Only VCB-X
Controllers (Set To High Speed) On Your
System or a Combination of These
Controllers Set to High Speed (If Applicable).
The Baud Rate Should Be Set To “Low” In The
Following Situations:
You Are Using Orion Controllers In Combination
With VCB-X or GPC-XP Controllers. For Example,
VCB-X or GPC-XP Controllers With VCM-X or
VCM Controllers. In This Application, The VCB-X
Controller and GPC-XP Controller Must Also Be
Set To Low Speed.
NOTE: Refer To Each Individual Controller’s
Technical Guide On How To Set The Baud Rate
For That Controller.
BAUD
Switch Set To Low Baud
Rate (Anything Less Than
115,200)
Figure 3: Setting the Baud Rate
CommLink 5 Technical Guide
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USB DRIVER INSTALLATION
USB Driver Installation
USB Driver Installation
The internal USB communication port of the CommLink uses a specialized driver that must be installed on your Windows PC before communication to the device can be established.
NOTE:
You may already have this driver installed on your PC if you have used or are using a USB-Link 2.
1. Before you begin, you must determine if your computer is running 32-bit or 64-bit Windows. Open the System information by clicking the
<Start>
button, clicking
<Control Panel>
, and clicking
<System>
. Under
System, you can view the system type. Based on what type of system you have, you will choose 32_Bit.exe or
64_Bit.exe from the list of fi les shown in Step 10.
2. Insert the USB Drivers CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive or download the USB Drivers fi le from www.
orioncontrols.com/a/software/. If using the CD-ROM, go to Step 7. If downloading the fi le, you will need to scroll down the page until you fi nd “USB Drivers For
All Products” to download the driver fi les.
3. Right click on “Click Here.” Then click
<Save Link
As>
or
<Save Target As>
and select Desktop as the destination.
4. Go to the “USB-DRIVERS-ALL.exe” fi le on your desktop. Double-click on this fi le and choose “Run” from the options list. The following window will appear:
9. Double-click the folder “USBLink NewSS0073”.
10. The following list of fi les will display. Choose 32_Bit.
exe or 64_Bit.exe based on what type of system you determined you have in Step 1.
11. In the window that pops up, shown below, click
<Next>
and the installation program will walk you through the rest of the steps.
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5. Select
<Unzip>
and the fi le will be unzipped to the folder C:\Temp\WM-USB-Drivers folder by default.
now go to Step 9.
7. Click your
<Start>
button and then click,
<Computer>
.
8. Double-click on your CD-ROM drive. Open the Media
Files Folder.
12. When successful installation has occurred, connect the
USB cable between the PC and the USB-Link 2. The
PC will automatically recognize the device and a COM port will be assigned.
Follow the procedures on page 9 to verify the Comm Port.
CommLink 5 Technical Guide
USB DRIVER INSTALLATION
Finding the COM Port Number
Finding What COM Port Number the
CommLink 5 is Using
1. Left-click on
<start>
, located on the bottom left or top left of the Windows Tool Bar.
6. Click on the plus sign next to Ports to see all of the common ports.
2. Select
<Control Panel>
.
3. Double-click the System Icon.
4. Click the
<Hardware>
tab.
7. Locate the USB Serial Port (COM#). The COM# in parentheses is the port it is located on. Write this COM port number down. You will need to know this when setting up the Prism software.
8. If the COM port number is 10 or greater, go to “Changing the USB COM Port Number” in the Troubleshooting section on page 15.
5. Click the
<Device Manager>
button.
CommLink 5 Technical Guide
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PRISM 2 SETUP
Prism 2 Setup Instructions
Prism 2 Setup
1.
Open your Prism 2 soft ware.
2.
Click the
<Login>
button and type in the level
3 User Name and password (default is “admin, admin”). Click
<Login>
.
8. In the Network Confi guration selection box, select the options applicable to CommLink 5 are Multiple Loop
Confi guration (Network) or Single Loop Confi guration.
3.
4.
If Prism 2 is online, click the
<ON LINE>
button to make it go
<OFFLINE>.
Click the
<Job-Site>
button to open the
Job-Sites Window.
5. Click on any empty location in the Job-Site Selection
Window and then type in a job name in the Selected
Location box and press
<Enter>.
9.
Click
<Exit>
to close out of the Job Sites Window.
10.
Click the
<OFFLINE>
button to go
<ON LINE>.
<Communications>
for Units>. menu, select
<Search
6. In the Serial Port fi eld, click on the pull down box and
select the COM Port number that the CommLink 5 is using.
7. In the Type of CommLink selection box, select the radio button next to CommLink 5.
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PRISM 2 SETUP
Prism 2 Setup Instructions
e Search for Installed Units Window will pop up.
Click
<Start Search> located in the upper left -hand corner of the window to initiate an automatic detection of all installed controllers on your system.
13. If everything is working correctly, Units Found on this
Loop should load into the pull down window located on the right.
ing to the CommLink 5 and the AHU/RTU Controllers and/or read through these directions again to make sure all steps were followed.
CommLink 5 Technical Guide
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TROUBLESHOOTING
CommLink 5 LED Descriptions
Figure 3: CommLink 5 LED Display
CommLink 5 LED Descriptions
USB LEDs
LOOP - Indicates communication activity on local controller network. This LED fl ickers when data is exchanged with the controller network.
NETWORK LEDs
ACT-LAN - Indicates activity on the local area network. This
LED fl ashes on when LAN is transmitting and receiving data and is only operational with an Ethernet connection.
TX-USB - Indicates transmitted data status of USB connection.
This LED only fl ashes when your CommLink 5 is connected to a computer and data is sent to Prism from the CommLink 5 via USB.
RX-USB - Indicates received data status of USB connection.
This LED only fl ashes when your CommLink 5 is connected to a computer and data is sent from Prism to the CommLink 5 via USB.
COMP- Indicates connection to your computer. This LED will turn on solid once you plug the USB cable into your computer as long as the connection is not lost.
LNK-LAN - Indicates local area network is connected. This
LED is on when connected to LAN and is only operational with an Ethernet connection.
WLAN - Indicates wireless connection to the local area network.
This LED fl ashes on when LAN is transmitting and receiving data and is only operational with an Ethernet connection.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Connecting the Network
Proxy and Firewall Compatibility
Proxy and Firewall confi gurations
may become necessary when the CommLink 5 is connected to a LAN/WAN that is protected by a commercially available Firewall, Proxy, or NAT enabled router. Examples of these would include Cisco, NetGear, LinkSys, or WatchGuard Technologies. Also, some ISPs provide IP Address ranges that are already fi re-walled at the NOC or ISP Head-End.
Make sure that your IT Department or ISP can create a mapped TCP port 39288 on your fi rewall/proxy to TCP port 39288 on the assigned
IP Address of the CommLink 5.
Only with proper confi guration of the Firewall/Proxy are connections to the CommLink 5 from outside of the local area network going to be possible. Check that the Firewall/Proxy TCP port 39288 is not set to time out or reset after a specifi ed amount of time when there is no traffi c from the remote PC.
Ethernet Cable To Other
Nodes On Building LAN Or WAN
Firewall /
Ethernet Cable
Personal Computer
Optional Direct
Computer Connection
To CommLink 5 Via Crossover
(Supplied with IP Module)
CommLink 5
Figure 4: Example Network Diagram of a Firewall or Proxy Confi guration
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting the USB Drivers
Troubleshooting Tips
Problems with Prism 2 Software
•
Verify that the correct COM port, created by the USB
connection, is selected in the Job-Sites Window. Verify
COM port number by clicking
<Control Panel>
,
<System>
,
<Hardware>
,
<Device Managers>
,
<Ports>
.
•
Verify that CommLink 5 is selected for Type of
CommLink in the Job-Sites Window.
• Verify that the correct CommLink mode is selected
under Network Confi guration in the Job-Sites Window.
Problems with USB Connection
•
Verify that the TX-USB and RX-USB are blinking
when you perform a Search for Units or try to open a
status screen in Prism 2.
•
If the USB LEDs fail to blink, disconnect and
reconnect the USB connection.
• If the problem persists, verify that the USB drivers
have been installed properly.
Problems Viewing Multiple Controllers on a Network
•
Make sure that the CommLink’s communication
switch is set to Multiple.
•
In Prism 2, make sure that Multiple Loop Confi guration is
selected for Network Confi guration in the Job-Sites
Window.
NOTE:
WattMaster Controls Technical Support cannot troubleshoot internal PC and/or Windows-based operating system problems.
NOTE:
WattMaster Controls Technical Support cannot troubleshoot fi rewalls, routers and/or problems on a customer’s internal or external network. An IT professional may need to be consulted.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting the COM Port Number
Changing the USB COM Port Number
When the CommLink 5 is fi rst plugged in, it will be assigned a
COM port number to be used for communicating with the Prism 2 software. If the port number is 10 or greater, it needs to be changed to a value less than 10 to be recognized by Prism 2.
1. Click
<start>
, click
<Control Panel>
, click
<System>
, click the
<Device Manager>
<Hardware>
tab, and then click
to get to the Device
Manager Window.
2. Click on the plus sign next to Ports to see all of the COM ports.
4. To assign a port number less than 10, click on
<Advanced>
.
The Advanced Settings Window will appear.
3. Right-click on “USB Serial Port (COM#)” and select
<Properties>.
In the Properties Window, select the
<Port Settings>
tab.
5. In the COM Port Number drop box, select which COM port you wish to use. Make sure you select a COM port number that is not currently in use (you can see the ports in use in the Device Manager Window). Select a port number that is less than 10.
NOTE:
Windows
®
will assign a port number to every device that has ever been installed on your computer. So if there are no available ports below 10, choose a port number less than 10 for a device listed that you know you are not currently using.
6. Once you select the correct COM port number, click
<OK>
and close any windows opened in the process of changing the port number. Make note of this number because you will need it for your Prism 2 setup.
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8500 NW River Park Dr. Parkville, MO 64152
Phone (816) 505-1100 www.wattmaster.com Fax (816) 505-1101
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