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Group: Controls
Part Number: IM 702-3
Date: November 2004
Supersedes: IM 702-2
MicroTech IITM
Applied Rooftop Unit Controller and
Self-Contained Unit Controller
LonWorks® Communication Module
•<Space Comfort Controller (SCC) Module
•<Discharge Air Controller (DAC) Module
NOTICE
Use this manual to physically install the communications module into the unit and connect the unit to your
network. You also need the appropriate McQuay Engineering Data Sheet known as the Protocol Data Packet to
integrate the unit into your network. The Protocol Data Packet contains addressing details, BACnet® and
LonWorks® protocol information, and a list of the data points available to the network. See the Reference
Documents section of this document for part numbers of Protocol Data Packets. These documents are available
from your local McQuay International representative and for downloading at the McQuay International web site:
www.mcquay.com.
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Reference Documents
Number Company Title
IM696 McQuay International MicroTech II Applied Rooftop Unit Controller Installation Manual
OM137 McQuay International MicroTech II Applied Rooftop Discharge Air Controller Operation Manual
OM138 McQuay International MicroTech II Applied Rooftop Space Comfort Controller Operation Manual
IM710 McQuay International MicroTech II Vertical Self-Contained Unit Controller Installation Manual
OM711 McQuay International MicroTech II Vertical Self-Contained Discharge Air Controller Operation Manual
OM712 McQuay International MicroTech II Vertical Self-Contained Space Comfort Controller Operation Manual
ED15060 McQuay International MicroTech II Protocol Information Data for McQuay International Applied Rooftop Units
ED15061 McQuay International MicroTech II Protocol Information Data for McQuay International Self-Contained Units
078-0014-01E LonMark Interoperability Assoc. LonMark Layers 1-6 Interoperability Guidelines, Version 3.0
078-0120-01E LonMark Interoperability Assoc. LonMark Application Layer Interoperability Guidelines, Version 3.2
8500_10 LonMark Interoperability Assoc. LonMark Functional Profile: Space Comfort Controller, Version 1.0
8610_10 LonMark Interoperability Assoc. LonMark Functional Profile: Discharge Air Controller, Version
078-0156-01G Echelon Corporation LonWorks FTT-10A Free Topology Transceiver Users Guide
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! CAUTION
Static sensitive components. Can cause equipment damage.
Discharge any static electrical charge by touching the bare metal inside the control panel before performing any
service work. Never unplug cables, circuit board terminal blocks, or power plugs while power is applied to the panel.
NOTICE
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with this instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his or her own expense. McQuay International disclaims any liability resulting
from any interference or for the correction thereof.
Description
A MicroTech II LonWorks Communications Module provides the interface between a MicroTech II unit controller and a
LonWorks Local Operating Network (LON). It translates the LonTalk variables used on the network to the variables used in
the unit controller and vice versa. Two versions are available: one in accordance with the LonMark Space Comfort Control
(SCC) Functional Profile and one in accordance with the LonMark Discharge Air Control (DAC) Functional Profile.
Profiles are interpreted in loaded programs (firmware). Each profile is interpreted in a separate MicroTech II LonWorks
Communications Module. This manual covers both.
Each MicroTech II LonWorks Communications Module is a printed circuit board that plugs onto the MicroTech II Main
Control Board. Figure 1 is an outline drawing with dimensions of a printed circuit board.
3.750
0.250 0.250
6.750
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LonWorks
FTT-10A
Network
MicroTech II
Main Control MicroTech II
Board LonWorks
Communications
Module
LonWorks
Interface
Adapter
MicroTech II
Keypad
Component Data
Figure 3 shows the location of the major components of the MicroTech II LonWorks Communications Module.
J6
DS1
DS2
DS3
P8
1 2 3
P8 Connector
Service Pin
The service pin, switch SW1, generates a service pin message, which contains the Neuron ID and the program code
identification of the node. A service pin message is a network message that is generated by a node and broadcast on the
network. It can be used to commission the LonWorks network.
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12-Pin Header
The 12-pin header, J6, connects the unit controller Main Control Board to the LonWorks communications module through
the bottom of the communications module.
LonMark Profile Software
The MicroTech II LonWorks Communications Module software translates the Standard Network Variable Types (SNVTs)
and Standard Network Configuration Parameters (SCPTs) in accordance with the LonMark profiles used on the LonWorks
network into the variables and parameters used in the MicroTech II Main Control Board.
Neuron
The basis of the communications module is an Echelon Neuron chip. Each Neuron chip stores a globally (i.e., worldwide)
unique, 48-bit serial number called the Neuron ID. The Neuron ID can be used to address the device on the LonWorks
network.
Transceiver
The Echelon Corporation Free Topology Transceiver (FTT-10A) is used to communicate on the LonWorks network. The
network topology may consist of a: star, daisy-chain, or other topology. Data transmission rate on the network is 78 kbps
(baud).
Specifications
Characteristic Description
Network Topology Flexible Free Topology
Neuron Chip Processor 3150
Free Topology Transceiver (FTT-10A) 50051
Cable Types TIA Category 5 (recommended)
Maximum Bus Length 1476 ft (450) meters per segment
Maximum Node Separation 820 ft (250 meters)
Data Transmission Two-wire, half duplex
Data Transmission Rate 78 kbps (baud)
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Mounting
The MicroTech II LonWorks Communications Module can be purchased by itself or as a kit. The kit includes a wire
harness and this Installation Manual. See Replacement Parts for detailed descriptions and part numbers.
7. For Self-Contained units, connect the MicroTech II LonWorks Communications Module to the network with wire
harness. See Figure 8.
a. Connect the cable harness white/blue wire (No. 522) to the + terminal of the P8 connector and connect the blue wire
(No. 523) to the - terminal of the P8 connector. No wire is connected to the remaining terminal of P8.
b. Route the cable harness over to your right along the main control board and up to Terminal Block TB 2
c. Connect the cable harness white/blue wire (No. 522) to terminal 128 of TB2 and connect the blue wire (No. 523) to
terminal 129 of TB2.
8. Connect the network cable to TB 2 terminals 128 and 129.
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Connector
Location of Standoff
(4 places)
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Main
Control
Unit Board
Terminal (MCB)
Block
Tb2
128 LonWorks
522 A+ Communications
LonWorks Network Module
129
523 B-
12-Pin Header
Communications Module
Locking Standoff
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Network Cable
Cable Raceway
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Controller
Terminal Block TB2
LonWorks
Communications
Comunications
Module
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Network Connection
After you have installed the MicroTech II Main Control Unit with the MicroTech II LonWorks Communications Module
attached, you must connect MicroTech II Unit Controller into the LonWorks network.
Network Topology
EachMicroTech II LonWorks Communications Module is equipped with an FTT-10A transceiver for network
communications. This transceiver allows for (1) free topology network wiring schemes using twisted pair (unshielded) cable
and (2) polarity insensitive connections at each node. These features greatly simplify installation and reduce network
commissioning problems. Additional nodes may be added with little regard to existing cable routing.
Free Topology Networks
A LonWorks "free topology network" means that devices (nodes) can be connected to the network in a variety of geometric
configurations. For example, devices can be daisy-chained from one device to the next, connected with stub cables
branching off from a main cable, connected using a tree or star topology, or any of these configurations can be mixed on the
same network. See Figure 9. Free topology segments require termination for proper transmission performance. Only one
termination is required. It may be placed anywhere along the segment. Refer to Echelon LonWorks FTT-10A Transceiver
User's Guide. See Reference Documents for part number.
• Bus
• Ring
• Star
• Mixed - Any combination of Bus, Ring, and Star
Termination } Termination
Termination
Mixed Topology
Termination
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FTT-10A
FTT-10A
Termination Termination
The longest cable path between any possible pair of nodes on a segment must not exceed the maximum node-to-node
distance. If two or more paths exist between a pair of nodes (e.g., a loop topology), the longest path should be
considered. Note that in a bus topology, the longest node-to-node distance is equal to the total cable length.
The total length of all cable in a segment must not exceed the maximum total cable length.
3. One termination is required in each segment. It may be located anywhere along the segment.
Doubly Terminated Networks
You can extend the maximum total cable length without using a repeater by using doubly-terminated network topology. See
Figure 11. The trade-offs are (1) this network topology must be rigorously followed during the installation and subsequent
retrofits and (2) two terminations must be installed at the ends of the bus for proper transmission performance. Refer to
Echelon LonWorks FTT-10A Transceiver User’s Guide. See Reference Documents for part number.
Termination Termination
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Note: A stub is a piece of cable that is wired between the node and the bus. See Figure 9. Note that if the bus is wired
directly to the node, there is no stub, and thus the stub length is zero. If you are wiring to a field terminal strip on a
unit, be sure to account for any factory wiring between the terminal strip and the controller. This wiring is
considered part of the stub.
4. Two terminations are required in each segment. One must be located at each end of the bus.
Physical Network
Qualified Cables
Echelon has qualified three twisted-pair network communications cables that are available from a large number of different
sources. Refer to Echelon LonWorks FTT-10A Free Topology Transceiver Users Guide. See Reference Documents for part
number. Some local codes or applications may require the use of plenum rated cable. The following cables meet this
specification.
1. TIA568A Category 5 cable (24AWG/0.51mm)
2. NEMA Level IV cable (22AWG/0.65mm)
3. Generic 16AWG (1.3mm) (similar to Belden 85102)
Do not install the cable in the same conduit with power wiring. The temperature of the cable must not exceed 131°F (55°C).
Note: Ideally, you should connect two controllers with one continuous piece of cable in order to reduce the risk of com-
munications errors. If you must splice the cable, use crimp-type butt connectors (good) or solder (best). Do not
use wire nuts.
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Note: The PC based McQuay MicroTech II ServiceTools is required to modify these parameters.
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Notes:
1. The MSTP MAC Address is not adjustable from the MicroTech II ServiceTools. It is set via the dip-switch block on the
MSTP communication module.
2. The Device Instance Number is factory set equal to the last six significant digits of the 18 digit number on the barcode
label on the unit's main control board (MCB). For example if the last six digits are 043.066, then the Device Instance
Number is set to 43066. Whether or not this parameter is use by the controls integrator, it must be set to a unique value
from all other controllers in the network.
3. The Max APDU Length parameter should not be set higher than 1024 for BACnet IP or 501 for BACnet MSTP.
4. The Xs in Device Object Name are factory set equal to the last nine digits of the 18 digit number on the bar-code label on
the units main control board (MCB). For example if the last nine digits are 000.043.066, then the Device Object Name is
set to MTII RTUC 000043066 for an applied rooftop unit or MTII SCUC 000043066 for a vertical self-contained unit.
Whether or not this parameter is use by the controls integrator, it must be set to a unique value from all other controllers
in the network.
Service Information
Test Procedures
If you can control the unit from the unit’s keypad, but you are not able to communicate with unit via the network:
• Check the network wiring.
• Check the cable harness to the network terminals.
• Check addressing.
• Press the Service Pin on the communications module to send the service message to the network.
• The service pin message contains the Neuron ID and the program code identification of the node.
• Check the network communication set up parameters in the controller for proper settings. Refer to Configuring the
Unit Controller.
If the MicroTech II Applied Rooftop LonWorks Communications Module still does not respond, replace the
communications module.
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Warranty
Consult your local McQuay Representative for warranty details. Refer to Form 933-43285Y. To find your local McQuay
Representative, go to www.mcquay.com.
Replacement Parts
When writing to McQuay for service or replacement parts, refer to the model number and serial number of the unit as
stamped on the serial plate attached to the unit. If replacement parts are required, mention the date of installation of the unit
and date of failure, along with an explanation of the malfunctions and a description of the replacement parts required.
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