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NIE39/NIE49 Installation Instructions: Application
NIE39/NIE49 Installation Instructions: Application
MS-NIE39xx-2, MS-NIE49xx-2
Application
Important: NIEx9s are compatible with Metasys® system Release 7.0 and later. You may apply the dual trunk
integration feature to NIEx9s purchased prior to the current release by using the NIEx9 Driver Manager
tool. For information on how to apply the latest package and license files that support dual trunks, refer
to the NIEx9 Driver Manager Application Note (LIT-12011919).
The Network Integration Engine (NIE) 39 and 49 are web-enabled, Ethernet-based, supervisory devices that integrate
the Metasys Building Management System to other standard building management communication technologies.
Integrations include the BACnet® protocol, LONWORKS® network, N2 Bus protocol, Modbus®, Meter-Bus (M-Bus,
European Standard EN 1434-3), KNX, and other third party proprietary protocols for monitoring and supervising a
wide variety of HVAC, lighting, security, fire, electrical and thermal measuring and access control equipment.
For the Modbus and M-Bus protocols, one NIE39 or NIE49 can support two integrations: two Modbus, two M-Bus,
or one of each, significantly expanding the engine's flexibility. See Table 10 for a list of all supported dual trunk
applications.
Important: The NIEx9 is shipped with a license and driver for the communication protocol that was ordered. If you
re-image the engine, the license and driver are deleted and the engine is not able to communicate with
the required protocol. If you need to re-image the engine, use the NIEx9 Driver Manager first to preserve
the protocol driver and license file before you re-image. For details, refer to the NIEx9 Driver Manager
Application Note (LIT-12011919).
This document describes how to install an NIE39 or NIE49, which is referred to collectively as NIE, unless specified
otherwise. Figure 1 shows the components of the NIE.
Installation
Follow these guidelines when installing the NIE:
• Transport the NIE in the original container to minimize vibration and shock damage to the NIE.
• Verify that all the parts shipped with the NIE.
• Do not drop the NIE or subject it to physical shock.
• Do not open the NIE housing (except the data protection battery compartment). The NIE has no user-serviceable
parts inside.
Parts Included
• one NIE with removable terminal plugs
• one data protection battery (installed and connected when the NIE is shipped)
• one Installation Instructions sheet
Mounting
Location Considerations
Follow these guidelines when mounting an NIE:
• Ensure that the mounting surface can support the NIE and any user-supplied enclosure.
• Mount the NIE in proper orientation (Figure 1).
• Mount the NIE on an even surface in wall mount applications whenever possible. If you must mount the NIE on
an uneven surface, be careful not to crack the mounting clips or NIE housing when tightening the screws. Use
shims or washers to mount the NIE evenly on the mounting surface.
• Mount the NIE in areas free of corrosive vapors, and observe the environmental limitations listed in the Technical
Specifications section.
• Allow sufficient space for cable and wire connections and access to the data protection battery and End-of-Line
(EOL) switch (Figure 1).
• Do not mount the NIE where the ambient temperature may exceed 50°C (122°F).
• Do not mount the NIE on surfaces prone to vibration or in areas where electromagnetic emissions can interfere
with NIE communication.
• Do not obstruct the NIE housing ventilation holes.
• Do not mount power transformers below the NIE.
4. Position the NIE, insert the screws through the holes in the mounting clips, and carefully tighten the screws.
Important: Do not overtighten the mounting screws. Overtightening the screws may damage the mounting
clips or the NIE housing.
3. Hang the NIE by the DIN rail hooks (Figure 3) on the top track of the DIN rail, and position the NIE DIN rail
channel snugly against the tracks of the DIN rail.
4. Push the bottom mounting clips up to secure the NIE on the DIN rail tracks.
To remove the NIE from the DIN rail, snap the bottom DIN clips to the outward extended position, and carefully
lift the NIE off the DIN rail.
Wiring
Power Supply, Network, and Bus Connections
See Figure 1 for the location of NIE ports, modular jacks, and terminal blocks.
Depending on the model, an NIE39/NIE49 supports either an MS/TP field bus trunk, an N2 Bus trunk, or a LONWORKS
network trunk. All models support two vendor integrations, such as two Modbus, two M-Bus, or one of each. Or if a
KNX integration is required, three KNX IP Gateways are supported for one NIE39/NIE49. See Table 10 for a list of
all supported dual trunk applications. The rules, guidelines, and wiring considerations for each type of network or
field bus application are provided in tables of this document.
Power Supply
In North America, the NIE requires a dedicated Class 2, 24 VAC, 25 VA minimum power supply. Outside North
America, use a 24 VAC safety extra-low voltage (SELV) transformer at the appropriate rating. The minimum input
voltage for the NIE to operate properly is 20 VAC. Maximum power consumption is 25 VA.
FC Bus Port
MS-NIE391x-x and MS-NIE491x-x models support one N2 Bus, one Master-Slave/Token-Passing (MS/TP) Bus,
one Modbus RTU trunk, or one M-Bus on the Field Controller (FC) Bus port. Connect the trunk to the 4-wire terminal
block plug labeled FC BUS. See Table 1 and Table 2 for more information on bus rules and bus device limits.
Note: BACnet® MS/TP, N2, Modbus RTU, and M-Bus are different protocols with different network requirements.
Do not intermix devices from different protocols to the same FC Bus connection.
LON Port
MS-NIE392x-x and MS-NIE492x-x models support one LONWORKS network trunk. Connect a LONWORKS network
trunk to the 3-wire terminal block terminal labeled LON. The cable Shield (SHD) on the LON port is an open terminal
and is not connected in the NIE.
Serial Ports
The RS232C A and RS232C B serial ports (Figure 1) provide direct connection to a Modbus RTU or M-Bus network
using a standard 9-pin female data terminal equipment (DTE) to 9-pin female DTE null modem cable. Integration of
only one device is permitted.
If the RS232C A serial port is not used to integrate a vendor protocol, you can connect to a computer serial port to
browse to the NIE or to connect to a VT100 or a computer with a VT100 emulator and perform diagnostic procedures.
If the RS232C B serial port is not used to integrate a vendor protocol, you can use the port to connect to an external
modem. Refer to the Metasys® System Extended Architecture Direct Connection and Dial-Up Connection Application
Note (LIT-1201639) for more information.
USB Port
The port connects to an external flash drive that can store diagnostic information when the NIE is placed in diagnostic
mode. You can otherwise configure the USB serial port to use an optional, user-supplied external modem.
Ethernet Port
The Ethernet port, labeled ETHERNET, is an 8-pin RJ-45 network port (Figure 1) for connecting the NIE to Ethernet
networks. NIE39/49 engines can connect to Ethernet networks at 10 or 100 Mbps. Use this port for connecting a
Modbus TCP, M-Bus TCP, or KNX network.
Important: Use copper conductors only. Make all wiring in accordance with local, national, and regional regulations.
The NIE is a low-voltage (<30 VAC) device. Do not exceed the NIE electrical ratings.
Important: Do not remove the terminal block keys. The terminal block plugs and the terminal sockets are keyed
to fit together in the correct configuration only.
Important: Prevent any static electric discharge to the NIE. Static electric discharge can damage the NIE and void
any warranties.
Important: Make sure the building automation network wiring meets the specifications, rules, and guidelines in
the Power Supply, Network, and Bus Connections section in this document.
Mount the NIE securely before wiring the NIE. See the Mounting section.
Wiring the NIE for N2, MS/TP, Modbus RTU, or LONWORKS Protocol
1. Connect the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45, 8-pin Ethernet port on the NIE shown in Figure 1.
2. If using an external modem, connect the modem to USB A using the proper cable.
3. Connect the Building Automation System (BAS) network cables to the appropriate ports.
• For an N2, MS/TP, or Modbus RTU network, connect the 3-wire bus cable to the removable 4-terminal blue
plug labeled FC Bus (Figure 4).
Note: If an N2 or MS/TP is connected to the NIE, you must set the NIE EOL switches to the proper positions.
See the Setting the End-of-Line Switch section.
• For LONWORKS compatible networks, connect the 2-wire cable from the LONWORKS network trunk to the
removable 3-terminal blue plug labeled LON (Figure 5).
Note: The LONWORKS network trunk is available on the NIE3920-x and NIE4920-x models only.
Figure 4: FC Bus Terminal Block and Wiring Connections
4. For Modbus RTU Protocol using the RS232C A or RS232C B serial port, use a cable to connect the
RS-232/RS-485 converter to the RS232C A or RS232C B serial port on the NIE.
6. To add additional vendor devices, wire from one device to the next as shown in Figure 7. No more than two wires
may be connected to each terminal to ensure the daisy chain configuration. See Wiring Rules and Guidelines
for Network Integrations for the Modbus protocol.
Figure 7: Daisy Chained Devices
7. Connect the 24 VAC supply power wires from the transformer to the removable power terminal block plug on
the NIE (Figure 9).
Figure 9: 24 VAC Supply Power Wiring
Note: Power supply wire colors may be different on transformers not manufactured by Johnson Controls. Follow
the transformer manufacturer’s instructions and the project installation drawings.
8. Connect the 24 VAC supply power wires from the transformer to the converter. No additional external power
adapter is required. Connect the hot and common wires as desired. The NIE does not require an earth ground
connection.
Note: The 24 VAC power should be connected to all network devices so transformer phasing is uniform across
the devices. Powering network devices with uniform 24 VAC supply power phasing reduces noise,
interference, and ground loop problems.
3. For a single KNX line, wire from the red and black terminals on the gateway to the devices. For multiple KNX
lines, wire from the red and black terminals on each gateway to the devices on the same KNX line.
Note: Specific cabling can vary depending on the topology and site. See Wiring Rules and Guidelines for
Network Integrations.
4. Wire each KNX gateway to its own dedicated power supply on the KNX line.
1 If the TEC Thermostat Controllers or third-party MS/TP devices are connected to the FC Bus, the maximum total number of
MS/TP controllers on an FC Bus is 64 for NIE45 models and 32 for the NIE35 models. The maximum cable length per bus
segment is 1,219 m (4,000 ft) and the maximum total FC Bus length is 3,658 m (12,000 ft).
2 Refer to the MS/TP Communications Bus Technical Bulletin (LIT-12011034) for more information on alternative cable types
and lengths.
1 Typical Maximum device count between bus segments is 32. Supported Modbus RTU device count may be limited by
manufacturer, cable, and communication speed. Check with the manufacturer for more information.
1 Unit load is a defined standby current. A device is permitted a current drain of one unit load by default but may consume
more if it is shown at the device (as an integer) and in documentation.
2 Use M-Bus Repeaters to increase the length and the number of unit loads permissible.
1 For the bus topology, the maximum length stub cable is 3 m (10 ft), and the stub lengths must be calculated into the overall
segment length.
1 Each LPT10 channel segment (between repeaters) requires its own power supply. Other factors, such as power consumption
of individual LPT10 devices, may limit a segment to fewer devices. The MS-NIE392x-x and MS-NIE492x-x models that
support a LONWORKS Network trunk do not have an internal network terminator.
Line Length and Type 2,000 m (6,600 ft) for plastic/glass fiber optic with external adapter
100 m (330 ft) CAT5 cable
Terminations For 10/100 BaseT, no line terminators allowed
1 Refer to the N1 Ethernet/IP Network Technical Bulletin (LIT-6360175) for recommended parts and part numbers.
2 1 TCP
1 RS485 1 TCP
M-Bus 2 RS232 2 RS485
1 2 TCP 1 RS232 1 RS232 1 RS485
2
2 1 TCP
1 RS485 1 TCP
Modbus 1 RS232 Modbus 1 TCP Modbus 1 RS232 Modbus 1 RS485
and Modbus
2
1 RS232 M-Bus 1 TCP M-Bus 1 RS485 M-Bus
2
M-Bus
1 RS232 M-Bus
1 TCP Modbus 1 RS232 Modbus 1 RS485 Modbus 1 TCP Modbus
2
1 To support two RS485 integrations, connect one integration to the FC Bus terminal and the other integration to an RS232C
port and add an RS-232/RS-485 converter.
2 Available to NIE3910 and NIE4910 models only.
Important: Wait for the NIE to complete the start-up sequence and the RUN LED to go On steady before initiating
any other action on the NIE.
Important: The data protection battery must be installed and charged before disconnecting the 24 VAC supply
power.
Troubleshooting
LED Status Indicators
The NIE models have up to 11 LEDs (depending on the model) to indicate power and network communication status.
Figure 14 shows the LEDs and Table 11 describes the LED indications.
Note: Some of the LEDs shown in Figure 14 are not used or displayed on some NIE models.
Repair Information
If you replace an NIE on a site with a new NIE for any reason or add a new NIE to a site, you must update the site
registration to ensure that the new NIE is recognized and able to communicate in the site.
Note: Batteries removed from this device must be recycled or disposed of in accordance with local, national, and
regional regulations. Only certified technicians or qualified building maintenance personnel should service
Johnson Controls® products.
1 European market: order this accessory in AOMS from the Essen Distribution Center. North American market: order this
accessory from duTec (http://www.interfaceconverter.com or 1-800-248-1632), specify vendor #290904.
1 European market: order this accessory in AOMS from the Essen Distribution Center.
1 European market: order this accessory in AOMS from the Essen Distribution Center.
Modbus Integrations require one or more vendor Modbus definition (VMD) tables for specific third-party equipment.
You can purchase tables from your regional System Integration Services (SIS) office, or you can create the tables
with the VMD Generator Express (VGE) tool. To obtain a license, attend the training listed in the following table.
Table 18: VGE Training Tool Ordering Information
Product Code Number Description
C-10077 VGE Tool Software Training (North America)
The VGE tool is required to generate custom Modbus mapping tables for the NIE.
PTK-CONT-26 VGE Tool Software Software Training (Europe and Asia)
The VGE tool is required to generate custom Modbus mapping tables for the NIE.
Technical Specifications
Table 19: NIE39 and NIE49
Power Requirement Dedicated nominal 24 VAC, Class 2 power supply (North America), SELV power supply
(Europe), at 50/60 Hz (20 VAC minimum to 30 VAC maximum)
Power Consumption 25 VA maximum
Ambient Operating Conditions 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F); 10–90% RH, 30°C (86°F) maximum dew point
Ambient Storage Conditions -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F); 5–95% RH, 30°C (86°F) maximum dew point
Data Protection Battery Supports data protection on power failure. Rechargeable NiMH battery: 3.6 VDC 500 mAh,
with a typical life of 5 to 7 years at 21°C (70°F); Product Code Number: MS-BAT1020-0
Processor 192 MHz Renesas® SH4 7760 RISC processor
Memory 128 MB flash nonvolatile memory for operating system, configuration data, and operations
data storage and backup and 128 MB synchronous dynamic random access memory
(SDRAM) for operations data dynamic memory
Operating System Microsoft® Windows® CE embedded
Network and Serial Interfaces One Ethernet port; 10/100 Mbps; 8-pin RJ-45 connector
One optically isolated RS-485 port; 9600, 19.2k, 38.4k, or 76.8k baud (depending on
protocol); with a pluggable and keyed 4-position terminal block (FC Bus available on
NIE391x-1 and NIE491x-1 models only.)
One LONWORKS port; FTT10 78 Kbps; pluggable, keyed 3-position terminal block (LONWORKS
port available on NIE392x-x and NIE492x models only)
Two RS-232-C serial ports with standard 9-pin sub-D connector that support standard baud
rates
One USB serial port with standard USB connector that supports an optional, user-supplied
external modem
Housing Plastic housing material: ABS + polycarbonate
UL94-5VB Protection: IP20 (IEC 60529)
Mounting On flat surface with screws on three mounting clips or a single 35 mm DIN rail
The performance specifications are nominal and conform to acceptable industry standard. For application at conditions
beyond these specifications, consult the local Johnson Controls office. Johnson Controls shall not be liable for
damages resulting from misapplication or misuse of its products.
Canada
This Class (A) digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe (A) respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
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