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LIMITED WARRANTY
NexWatch warrants to the original user the equipment manufactured by NexWatch as described herein to be
free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase by such
user or fifteen (15) months from the date of shipment from the factory, whichever is sooner (command key /
magnetic stripe card warranties differ, see below*), provided:
I
NexWatch has been notified within such period by return of any alleged defective equipment, free
and clear of any liens and encumbrances to NexWatch or its authorized dealer at the address specified, transportation prepaid; and
II
the equipment has not been abused, misused or improperly maintained and/or repaired during such
period; and
III
such defect has not been caused by ordinary wear and tear; and
IV
such defect is not a result of voltage surges/brownouts, lightning, water damage/flooding, fire,
explosion, earthquakes, tornadoes, acts of aggression/war, or similar phenomena; and
accessories used as integral to NexWatch systems have been approved by NexWatch (e.g., coaxial
cables, batteries, etc.); and
VI
the equipment has been installed, the installation supervised or installation tested by an authorized
NexWatch dealer.
NexWatch shall at its option, either repair or replace, free of charge, the equipment found, upon NexWatchs
inspection to be so defective, or, if agreed upon, refund the purchase price, less a reasonable allowance for
depreciation, in exchange for the equipment.
NexWatch makes no other warranty, and all implied warranties including any warranty of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose are limited to the duration of the expressed warranty as set forth above.
NexWatchs maximum liability hereunder is limited to the purchase price of the equipment. In no event shall
NexWatch be liable for any consequential, indirect, incidental or special damages of any nature arising from
the sale or use of the equipment.
Some states do not allow limitations on incidental or consequential damages or how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitations may not apply. This warranty gives specific legal rights; however, other rights
which vary from state to state, may pertain.
* Analog command keys are warranted for 5 years; digital command key / magnetic stripe card warranties
varysee product literature.
The information in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, NexWatch assumes no
responsibility for any errors that may appear. Possession of this manual does not imply the granting of
licenses to make or sell equipment or software constructed according to descriptions provided.
UL-294 Notice
The NexStar RS-485 Multiplexer is UL-294 listed and
may be used in a UL-294 listed access control system.
All system components must be UL-294 listed and
installed according to manufacturers' instructions to comply with UL-requirements.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Scope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Physical Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
PC Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Fuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Termination Resistor Switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connections and RS-485/RS-232 Personality Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
RS-232 Adaptor Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
RS-232 Adaptor Decal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Phoenix Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Wire Insertion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
S-NET Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Description
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SCOPE
SCOPE
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This manual provides information necessary to install, use and troubleshoot a NexStar RS485 Multiplexer. It is assumed that the person reading this manual is familiar with access
control systems and standard installation practices. The information provided in this manual
is not intended to conflict with the building, electrical, fire or safety codes required for any
given installation.
INTRODUCTION
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The NexStar is a symmetrical 5-port repeater with built-in arbitration logic. Any one port will
relay the data it receives to the other four ports. Bus arbitration is done on a first-come, firstserved basis. During periods of no activity, the NexStar automatically places all 5 ports into
the receive mode to wait for the next message. Make sure your AD 4305 NexStar is Rev.C or
later. (You can confirm this as follows: temporarily remove the case of the NexStar unit;
observe the PLD at U6, part number 62109921001: it should have a label stating Rev.C,
checksum B5A1.)
The AD 4305 NexStar can be used to link multiple NexWatch access control units, such as
the NexSentry 4100/Star I or SE818SC to a host. The optional RS-232 module can be
placed into one of the channels to allow host connection (25 feet maximum cable length).
The controllers can then be up to 4000 feet (1200 meters) from the NexStar. The NexStar
also provides a link between the ACU and multiple S-NET runs. A single S-NET run can be a
maximum of 4,000 feet (1,200 meters).
the end-to-end S-NET length can span up to 8,000 feet (2,400 meters) and contain up to
20,000 feet (6,000 meters) of installed wiring.
In the simplest configuration, the NexStar allows home-run wiring, which eliminates excessively long wire runs and the need to make multiple connections to a single terminal block.
Any or all of the RS-485/S-NET ports may be configured to communicate via RS-232 by
installing an optional RS-232 adapter module.
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INTRODUCTION
between a Host PC and several local ACUs. In this configuration, One NexStar port is connected to the Host, and up to 4 ports may be connected to ACUs. If an ACU port is configured for RS-485, up to 16 Star Controllers may be connected on one RS-485 loop. If an ACU
Port is configured for RS-232, one ACU, or one CoBox master Thinserver (Ethernet adapter)
may be connected. The NexStar acts as a replacement for the CI-8, or an RS-232 to RS-485
converter, depending on the specific application.
4000 FEET
(1200 METERS)
TB3
RS485
Up to
4000 feet
twisted pair +/1 wire for GND
shielded
Star I
or
Star II
NexStar
Ports 3, 4 & 5
All RS485
5
4
3
2
1
4100
(4108)
HOST
DR4203
NEXSTAR
ACU
NEXSTAR
RS485
(SNET)
For NexStar 2,
all 5 ports are RS485
NexStar
Ports 1 & 2
RS232
MSRK DR4208S
5
4
3
2
1
All
RS485
(SNET)
DR4205K DR4205K
DR4220
DR4205
For NexStar 1,
ports 1 & 2 have RS232 adapters;
ports 3, 4 & 5 are all RS485
DR4205K
DR4205K
For more examples, see the NexWatch web site at www.nexwatch.com. Click on SERVICE
SUPPORT MATRIX, and then on WIRING FAQ.
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
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Specifications for the NexStar are shown in the table below.
Input Voltage
Operating Current
50 milli-ampres
Pass-Through Current
Operating Humidity
0% to 90%, non-condensing
Operating Temperature
19 F to 120 F
-7 C to 49 C
Dimensions
Weight
13 oz
400 grams
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
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The NexStar consists of a single printed circuit board (PC board) in a two-part housing. Male
Phoenix connectors on the PC board are accessed through the side of the housing for port
connections.
Cover
The cover of the NexStar snaps onto the base. The LEDs mounted on the PC board are visible through holes on the cover and identified on the cover. The cover also identifies the RS485 pin-out wiring for each port. For any of the ports optionally used for RS-232 a decal is
provided (to overlay the RS-485 information) to identify the RS-232 pin-out wiring. See Figure 9: AD 4305 NexStar RS-485 Printed and RS-232 Decal Pin-Outs.
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PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Base
The base of the housing has four through holes for mounting the NexStar to a wall or other
surface. Four standoffs are affixed to support the PC board.
7.29 in
18.52 cm
3.20 in
8.13 cm
Mounting Hole x 4
Stand-Off x 4
PC Boa rd
All components and circuitry are contained on the single PC Board. Figure 3 shows the
board locations of LEDs, fuses, switches and connectors. These components are listed in
Table 2 and further described below.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
PC Board Location
Label
Function
LED
Connector
Fuse
Comm
Switch
Comm
IC
TX-1
Port 1 Transmit
CR14
J1
F1
S1
U1
TX-2
Port 2 Transmit
CR15
J2
F2
S2
U2
TX-3
Port 3 Transmit
CR16
J3
F3
S3
U3
TX-4
Port 4 Transmit
CR17
J4
F4
S4
U4
TX-5
Port 5 Transmit
CR18
J5
F5
S5
U5
COM ACTIVE
Activity
CR19
Table 2: AD 4305 NexStar Component Locations
RS485
Pin Use for
Pins 1 to 5
for
connectors
J1 to J5
Pin 5
Shield
Pin 4
GND
Pin 3
DATA B
Pin 2
DATA A
Pin 1
+ 24 VDC
RS232
Pin Use for
Pins 1 to 5
for
connectors
J1 to J5
Pin 5
Shield *
Pin 4
GND
Pin 3
RX D
Pin 2
TX D
Pin 1
+ 24 VDC *
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PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
+24VDC
GND
SHIELD
RS-485 Comm IC
+24VDC
DATA A
DATA B
GND
SHIELD
DATA B
GND
o o o
DATA A
o o o o
+24VDC
SHIELD
RS-232 Adapter Module
+24VDC
DATA A
DATA B
GND
SHIELD
+24VDC
DATA A
RS-485 with
terminator
OFF
ON
OFF
RS-485 w/o
terminator
ON
OFF
GND
SHIELD
ON
DATA B
RS-232
LEDs
The COM ACTIVE LED will be illuminated when any data is being passed through the NexStar. The five port LEDs will illuminate when the associated port is transmitting. On the left
side of Figure 4, the NexStar is receiving data from an ACU on port one. This data is then
transmitted to all the remaining ports. All LEDs except TX-1 are illuminated. On the right
side of the figure, the NexStar is receiving data from an S-NET device on port 3. Again, data
is transmitted to all other ports; all LED's except TX-3 are illuminated.
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PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
COMM ACTIVE
TX-5 TX-4
TX-3
TX-2
COMM ACTIVE
TX-1
TX-5 TX-4
TX-3
TX-2
TX-1
Fu ses
Each of the five ports on the NexStar is individually fused. Fuses for the ports are located at
positions F1 through F5 on the PC Board. These fuses are 2-amp, normal-blow. Approved
suppliers for replacement fuses and the vendors' part numbers are shown in Table 4.
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PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Fuse
F1 - F5
Type
3.15-Amp LF
Wickman
TR5 Series
Schurter
MST Series
Bel
MRT Series
19372K-124
#34.6620
0692-3150-01
ON
RS-485 with
terminator
OFF
Figure 6: AD 4305 NexStar Termination-Resistor Switches.....
The need for termination increases with bus length. With short S-NET runsshorter than
500 feettermination is not needed. Around 500 feet, it becomes desirable for at least one
end to be terminated. For runs over 1,000 feet, terminate the runs at each end.
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PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
RS-232
o o o
o o o o
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PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
AD 4305 NexStar. For all of the RS-232 Adapter modules installed, apply the RS-232
Adapter decal(s) to the front of the case, overlaying the RS-485 legend(s) appropriately. If,
say, U4 has the RS-232 Adapter module installed and the personality switch S4 has been set
with all toggles off, then the RS-232 Adapter decal should be applied to change the connector J4 legend from the RS-485 pin-outs to the RS-232 pin-outs, as shown below.
SHIELD
SHIELD
GND
GND
DATA B
DATA A
+24VDC
RXD
+24VDC
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PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Wire In serti on
For wire insertion to Phoenix connectors, the following procedure is recommended:
1. Strip the wire end.
2. Twist the exposed strands tightly and tin the ends.
3. Crimp an appropriate size ferrule on the end of the wire. Be sure that the ferrule is
crimped on bare conductor metal, not the insulation.
Phoenix
Connector
Wire
Crimp
Sleeve
S- NET Wi ri ng
S-NET is a serial network for communication between the ACU and node devices. Typically,
the cable used is two twisted-pairs with an overall shield; one pair is for data, the other pair
is for DC power. While the maximum length of an S-NET branch is 4,000 feet (1200 meters),
it is recommended that separate twisted-pair cables for data and power when lengths exceed
500 feet (150 meters). Table 5 lists recommended cable
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(Data Only)
Belden 9552
Belden 1069
Belden 9841
18 AWG
2-Pair
16 AWG
1-Pair
24 AWG
Belden 9341
S-NET Length > 500 Feet
(Power Only)
Belden 9342
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PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
18 AWG
2-Conductor
Belden 9343
16 AWG
14 AWG
Terminate
ACU
Controller
RS-485
Port
Terminate
Shield
Power
DigiReader
or other
S-NET Device
DigiReader
or other
S-NET Device
Last S-Net
Device or
Cable End
Data
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TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Table 6 lists error symptoms and suggests troubleshooting actions.
Power Faults
Check fuses
Check Wiring
No LEDs illuminated
Table 6: Troubleshooting
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