Connect/Gateway panel guide: Honeywell XLS3000
Overview
Nimbus supports connection to either an Isolated RS232 Interface or the Mainboard RS232 Port.
Equipment required
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A Nimbus Connect or Fixed Gateway device
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3 core screened data cable
AND
- Notifier ID3000 Isolated RS232 Interface PCB (PN:020-478)
OR
- A Nimbus supplied RS232 Male 'D' Type panel connector (part no 201-304-01)
Panel configuration
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Navigate the menu according to the required connection method
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User Menu
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Option 6 (enter level 3 password)
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User Menu
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Configuration
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Option 6: Panel Settings
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Option 17: Isolated RS232 Interface
...or...
Option 18: Mainboard RS232 Port
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Configure as below
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Type: 3rd Party RS232
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Baud rate: 9600
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Protocol Version: 011A Protocol
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Port Setup: Full Duplex
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Controls: Disabled
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Fault Monitoring: Disabled
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Suspend Time Limit: 0 & Not Logged
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Incoming Data Timeout: 1 Second
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Allow Time Sync from 3rd Party: No
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It may be necessary to power cycle the control panel following a port configuration. Upon initial connection the event log may download.
Wiring
Isolated RS232 Interface
Using 3 core screened data cable wire to the Nimbus RS232 as follows.
Isolated RS232 Interface | Nimbus RS232 |
0V | Ground |
Tx | Rx |
Rx | Tx |
Mainboard RS232 Port
Connect the Nimbus Male 'D' connector to then RS232 port on the mainboard.
Using 3 core screened data cable wire to the Nimbus RS232 as follows.
Male 'D' connector | Nimbus RS232 |
0V | Ground |
Rx | Tx |
Tx | Rx |
Troubleshooting
If Nimbus appears to be recording each event 10 times, check the connection between Nimbus Connect and Panel, specifically the Nimbus Connect TX to Panel RX. A poor connection will result in the acknowledgement from the Nimbus Connect to Panel not being received and 10 copies of each event being reported.