niagara JACE-9000 MicroSD Card Controller User Guide

Niagara JACE-9000 MicroSD Card Controller

Specifications

• Model: JACE-9000 (15885)
• Manufacturer: Tridium, Inc.
• Operating System: Niagara 4
• Power Supply: 24Vac 50/60Hz, 24Vdc, or wall-mount AC power adapter
• Communication Ports: Ethernet, RS485

Product Information

• The JACE-9000 controller (model 15885) is a versatile device with features including mounting options, power supply, processor, operating system, memory, storage, Ethernet, and RS485 communication ports.
• It supports additional communication ports through DIN rail-mount option modules.

Mounting Instructions

1. Ensure the power supply meets the requirements of 24Vac 50/60Hz, 24Vdc, or a compatible wall-mount AC power adapter.
2. Mount the JACE-9000 controller securely in the desired location.
3. Connect the necessary communication cables to the Ethernet and RS485 ports.

Option Module Considerations

• The controller supports up to four option modules in specific combinations.
• For example, if using two RS485 modules, only one additional non-RS485 module (LON or RS-232) can be added for a total of three modules.
• Refer to the provided figure for valid module combinations.

FAQ:

Q: What is the power supply requirement for the JACE-9000 controller?

A: The controller requires either 24Vac 50/60Hz, 24Vdc, or a wall-mount AC power adapter for operation.

Q: How many option modules can be added to the JACE-9000 controller?

A: The controller supports a maximum of four option modules in specific combinations as outlined in the documentation.

About this Guide

This topic contains important information about the purpose, content, context, and intended audience for this document.

Product Documentation

• This document is part of the Niagara Technical Documentation Library. Released versions of Niagara software include a complete collection of technical information that is provided in both online help and PDF format.
• The information in this document is written primarily for Systems Integrators.
• To make the most of the information in this book, readers should have some training or previous experience with Niagara software, as well as experience working with JACE network controllers.

Document Content

This document covers the mounting and wiring of the following products:

• JACE-9000 (15885)
• WPM-8000
• Refer to the JACE-9000 Niagara 4 Install and Startup Guide for Niagara 4 software installation and configuration details.

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• Document change log
• Related Documentation

Document change log

• Updates (changes and additions) to this document are listed below.

July 15, 2023

• Initial release publication.

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• About this Guide (Parent Topic)

Related Documentation

• Additional information is available in the following documents.
• JACE-9000 Controller (15885) Quick Start Install Guide
• JACE-9000 Niagara 4 Install and Startup Guide
• Niagara Platform Guide

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• About this Guide (Parent Topic)

General information

• The following sections list hardware information and material requirements.

JACE-9000 controller, model 15885

The controller provides these features:

• Mounting
• Power
• Processor
• Operating System
• Memory
• Storage
• Ethernet
• RS485
• The integral power supply requires either 24Vac 50/60Hz, 24Vdc, or a wall-mount AC power adapter. Internal battery backup is not required or available.

DIN rail-mount option modules directly attach for additional communications ports, including for:

• LonWorks (FTT-10)
• RS232 (DB-9)
• dual RS485
• The controller supports up to four (4) option modules. See “Option module and capacity considerations.” Remote I/O expansion modules are supported by the RS485 connection to the controller. See “RS485 wiring.”

WPM-8000

• This is a wall-mount, Class2 Universal AC power adapter. The WPM-8000 supplies 24Vdc to a cable with a barrel-connector plug.

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• Items included with the controller
• Material and tools requirements
• Options module and capacity considerations
• Precautions
• Inserting or removing the microSD card

Items included with the controller

• The following items are also supplied with the JACE-9000 (15885) controller.
• MicroSD card in a plastic case (optional for Beta release)
• Two 3-position RS485 connector plugs
• One 2-position power connector plug
• Grounding wire
• JACE-9000 Controller (15885) Quick Start Install Guide

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• General information (Parent Topic)

Material and tools requirements

• The following materials and tools are needed.

Power source

• UL listed, Class 2, 24Vac transformer, rated at a minimum of 24Va. A dedicated transformer is required (cannot power additional equipment), or
• UL listed Class 2 or LPS 24Vdc power supply, capable of supplying at least 1A (24W), or
• WPM-8000 wall-mount AC power adapter with barrel connector plug.

Mounting

• DIN rail, type NS35/7.5 (35mm x 7.5mm)
• DIN rail end-clips (stop clips)
• Suitable tools, fasteners, and accessories for mounting.
• The controller can also be panel mounted.

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• General information (Parent Topic)

Options module and capacity considerations

• The controller supports a maximum total of four option (expansion) modules in certain combinations.
• If you use two RS485 option modules, you are limited to one additional non-RS485 module (LON or RS-232) for a total of three modules.
• The following figure shows some example combinations.

Maximum option modules supported by protocol

• Separate maximum limits may be defined in the controller’s license, such as the total number of networks, devices, and integration points (capacity licensing).

Maximum wired field bus integrations

ports each), plus one via LON or RS-232.
Lonworks FTT-10| 4| Four LON option modules (1 port for each module)
RS232| 4| Four RS-232 option modules (1 port for each module)

The maximums above do not reflect combinations of wired field bus integrations.

Two examples:

• Two RS485 modules (via onboard RS485), two Lonworks FTT-10 (2 LON modules), and two RS-232 modules. In these configurations, the maximum number of option modules (4) are installed.
• Four RS485 (two via onboard RS485, two from a single Dual RS485 module), two Lonworks FTT-10 (two LON modules). In this case, three (3) option modules are installed.
• Future option module types may have additional maximum limits within the 4–4-total option per controller limit.

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• General information (Parent Topic)

Precautions

• The following precautions should be taken.

CAUTION:

• Work in a static-free area.
• Discharge any static electricity you may have accumulated by touching a known, securely grounded object.

WARNING:

• Disconnect power before installation or servicing to prevent electrical shock or equipment damage.
• Use copper conductors only. Make all connections under local, national, and regional electrical codes.
• To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, install in a controlled environment relatively free of contaminants.
• This device is only intended for use as a monitoring and control device. To prevent data loss or equipment damage, do not use it for any other purpose.

CAUTION:

• Remove all power to the controller before attaching (plugging in) or detaching (unplugging) any option module, to prevent possible equipment damage.
• Removal of the controller’s cover is not required. No configurable or user-serviceable items (such as jumpers or a battery) require cover removal—all items are accessible as switches and connectors on the unit’s top, bottom, and side, or behind the unit’s front access door or microSD card shutter.

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• General information (Parent Topic)

Inserting or removing the microSD card

• The microSD card is used to store backups. Backups, once generated, are encrypted with a system passphrase that is stored in the controller.
• You must re-enter this same passphrase to restore a backup from the microSD card, using a serial connection to the unit’s Debug port.
• Prerequisites: You are working in a static-free area and have discharged any static from your body. Otherwise, equipment damage is likely to occur.

Perform the following steps:

1. If the unit is currently running, shut it down and unmount it from any DIN rail or screw-tab mounting.
   • For the shutdown procedure refer to “Initiating a controller shutdown.” Accessing the card uses the space behind the mounting base.
     1| Access shutter for microSD card (slide to open or close)
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     2| The card carrier inside the controller
     3| microSD card to insert or remove from card carrier

Typically, the microSD card never needs removal. However, in the case where a controller has be

2. To open the plastic shutter, carefully slide it open.
   • The shutter should remain captive in the base, revealing the microSD card socket.
3. To insert the microSD card, slide it into card carrier, and label side up, until the spring catch engages. If properly inserted, the card is behind the shutter track.
4. To remove the microSD card, push it in until the spring release pushes it partially out of the card carrier, grasp the card, pull it completely out of the unit, and store it in a static-free protective case.
5. Carefully slide the card shutter back over the card carrier opening until it clicks in place.
   • When properly closed, the shutter should not protrude behind the mounting base.

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General information (Parent Topic)

Physical mounting

Mount the controller in a location that allows clearance for wiring, servicing, and module removal.

• Horizontal mounting (as shown) is required to achieve maximum heat dissipation and meet the operating temperature upper limit requirement. Any other mounting orientation reduces this upper limit.
• Mounting on a 35mm wide DIN rail is recommended. The controller’s unit base has a molded DIN rail slot and locking clip, as do option modules. DIN rail mounting ensures the alignment of the connectors between each device.
• Up to four (4) option modules are supported. Refer to “Option module and capacity considerations” for details.
• The drawing above shows the dimensions of a unit with option modules.

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• Environmental requirements
• Mounting on a DIN rail
• Tab mounting dimensions

Environmental requirements

• This product is for indoor use only at an altitude no higher than 2,000m (6,562 ft.).
• For a unit mounted inside an enclosure, ensure that the enclosure is designed to keep the unit within its required operating temperature range (considering a 24-watt dissipation by the controller).
• This is important if the controller is mounted inside an enclosure with other heat-producing equipment.

Ambient conditions must be within these ranges:

• Operating Temperature: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
• Relative humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing. Pollution Degree 2
• Supply (mains) voltage allowable voltage fluctuation: +/- 10%

Do not mount the unit:

• In an area with excessive moisture, corrosive fumes, or explosive vapors
• Where vibration or shock is likely to occur
• In a location subject to electrical noise, such as in the proximity of large electrical contractors, electrical machinery, welding equipment, and so on

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• Physical mounting (Parent Topic)

Mounting on a DIN rail

• The following steps describe how to mount the controller on a DIN rail.
• Prerequisites: The 35mm DIN rail is securely mounted with at least two screws near the rail ends.
• The microSD card is installed in the controller. Refer to “Inserting or removing the microSD card” for details.

1. Pull the controller’s locking clip down.
2. Tilt the controller to hook it over the DIN rail.
3. Push down and in on the unit, fastening it to the rail.
4. Push the locking clip up to secure the controller.
5. To mount any option module onto the DIN rail, slide the module firmly into the controller’s connector to the seat Repeat for other modules as needed (4 maximum).
6. Carefully secure both ends of the final assembly with the DIN rail end clips provided by the DIN rail vendor.

NOTE: To remove a unit from the DIN rail, pull down its locking clip. Then swing the bottom out and lift the unit away from the DIN rail.

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• Physical mounting (Parent Topic)

Tab mounting dimensions

• Tab mounting measurements shown below are in inches and millimeters (mm).
• DIN mounting is recommended over tab mounting. Refer to “Mounting on a DIN rail” for details.

clearance around all sides.
2| Option expansion module. Up to four (4) may be used. Refer to “Option module and capacity considerations” for details.
3| Distances between the center of the tabs from one unit to another unit.

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• Physical mounting (Parent Topic)

Wiring and power up

• When correctly mounted, the top of the controller contains the COM ports, and the bottom of the controller the Ethernet ports.

switches” for details.
4| Secondary Ethernet port (Sec), 10/100/1000 Mbit, RJ–45
5| Primary Ethernet port (Pri), 10/100/1000 Mbit, RJ–45

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• RS485 wiring
• Ethernet wiring
• Earth ground and power
• Power up and initial checkout
• Initiating a controller shutdown

RS485 wiring

On the controller’s top side, two RS485 ports operate as COM1 and COM2. Each port is capable of up to 115,200 baud and uses a three-position screw terminal connector.

• NOTE: RS485 devices on the same network should use the same protocol and baud rate.
• Use shielded, twisted-pair, 18-22 AWG cabling to wire in a continuous multidrop fashion to other RS485 devices: minus-to-minus, plus-to-plus, and shield-to-shield. Connect the shield wire to earth ground at one end only, for example, at the controller.

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• RS485 bias switches
• Wiring and power up (Parent Topic)

RS485 bias switches

• Each RS485 port has an adjacent three-position biasing switch.

Each switch has these settings:

• BIA – (Default, middle) RS485 biasing and termination: 2.7K Ohm bias resistors with no termination resistor
• END – RS485 biasing and a termination: 562 Ohm bias resistors and 150 Ohm termination resistor
• MID – RS485 biasing or termination: 47.5K bias resistors with no termination resistor
• Often, adding RS485 biasing can improve communications by eliminating indeterminate idle states.

For example:

• BIA – (Default, middle) is often best if the RS485 trunk needs biasing when the controller is not installed at the end of the trunk.
• END – is often best if the controller is installed at the end of an RS485 trunk of devices that is not already biased.
• MID – is often best if the controller is put in the middle of an already-biased RS485 trunk.
• If desired, you can change the position of an RS485 port’s bias switch while the controller is running. Each RS485 port has two LEDs. Refer to “RS485 LEDs” for details.

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• RS485 wiring (Parent Topic)

Ethernet wiring

• Two RJ-45 10/100/1000-Mbit Ethernet connectors are labeled PRI (LAN1) for primary, and SEC (LAN2) for secondary.
• Use a standard Ethernet patch cable to an Ethernet switch.
• CAUTION: The JACE-9000 is not compatible with a Power-Over-Ethernet (POE) network. Connecting the JACE to a network segment, which carries power, may cause the unit to fail.
• In that event, you must disconnect it from the POE network segment and power-cycle the unit.
• The factory-default IP address for PRI is 192.168.1.140. The subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. By default, the SEC (LAN2) port is disabled. Refer to the JACE-9000 Install and Startup Guide for details on the software configuration of the Ethernet ports.
• NOTE: Often, you only use PRI (LAN1 primary) unless you have a specific application for the other port. For example, isolating a driver’s network traffic using SEC (LAN2). Do not use SEC as the primary port.
• If enabling SEC, you must connect PRI and SEC to different IP subnets. Further, a JACE controller does not provide IP routing or a bridging operation between the two Ethernet ports.

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• Wiring and power up (Parent Topic)

Earth ground and power

• Earth grounding and power protect from electrostatic discharge or other forms of EMI.
• Prerequisites: A nearby earth grounding point is available.
• WARNING: Before making power terminations, de-energize the 24V power source.
• Do not restore power until completing all other mounting and wiring.
• Refer to “Power up and initial checkout” for more details.

Depending on your power source:

transformer secondary tied to gr

2.2  (DC): Polarity is unimportant (uses onboard diode bridge), with neither leg tied to ground or

2.3  (Wall-mount AC adapter, WPM-8000) instead of wiring 24V to a two-position connector

Perform the following steps:

1. Install the included earth ground wire to the controller’s earth ground spade lug and terminate the other end to nearby earth ground.
2. Unplug the controller’s two-position power connector plug and terminate the 24V supply source (AC or DC) to the connector. Leave the connector unplugged for now.

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• Wiring and power up (Parent Topic)

Power up and initial checkout

• Enabling power starts a sequence of blinking LEDs. Also, the Niagara logo on the cover illuminates whenever power is applied to the controller.
• Prerequisites: Power and ground wiring to the controller are ready. See wiring “Earth ground and power.”

1. To apply power, do one of the following:
   • Insert the two-position 24V power connector plug.
   • Insert the barrel plug of the wall-mount AC adapter (WPM-8000) into an outlet.
2. Check the BEAT (heartbeat) LED.
   • After power is applied, during bootup, the “BEAT” LED flashes at rate patterns indicated in the table below.
   • The patterns communicate the status of the bootup process in terms of the system state, niagarad, and station.
   • When bootup completes and the heartbeat LED shows pattern B then the controller is ready for network communication.
     Pattern| Blink pattern| System state| Niagara daemon| Station
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     A| 200ms on / 200ms off| system up| niagarad starting| no station running
     B| 200ms on / 1000ms off| system up| niagarad running| no station running
     C| 1000ms on / 1000ms off| system up|  | station running
3. If, after applying power, the BEAT LED comes on (steady) and stays lit for over two (2) minutes, contact Systems Engineering support for technical assistance.

For more details on this mounting and wiring document, refer to the following sections of this document:

• “JACE-9000 Status LEDs”
• “USB ports and push button switches”
• “BEAT (Heartbeat) LED”
• For what to do next, refer to the “JACE-9000 Install and Startup Guide”, which explains how to commission a new JACE-9000 controller, that is, how to install the Niagara 4 software, configure Niagara platform settings, and install a Niagara station.

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• Wiring and power up (Parent Topic)

Initiating a controller shutdown

• When locally servicing an installed and configured (commissioned) unit, use this feature before removing power.
• Prerequisites: The controller has been commissioned ( Niagara 4 installed, platform configured, a station installed) and the unit is running the station. The BEAT LED is flashing at the normal 50%/50% On/Off duty cycle rate.

Perform the following steps:

1. Press and hold the recessed SHUT DOWN button just until the Green SHUT DOWN LED illuminates.
2. Release the SHUT DOWN button.
   • The station and software are put into a safe state. The shutdown process starts. During shutdown, the SHUT DOWN LED blinks in working mode.
   • When shutdown is done, the SHUT DOWN LED turns off.
3. You can safely remove the 24V power from the unit.
   • If the system cannot be put into a safe state, the SHUT DOWN LED blinks in error mode: two quick 200ms flashes On, 3 seconds off, repeating.

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• Wiring and power up (Parent Topic)

JACE-9000 Status LEDs

The JACE-9000 provides many status LEDs and a heartbeat LED. All but one are visible with the front access door closed.

1| RS485 A (COM1): Transmit (TX, Yellow) and Receive (RX, Green). Refer to “RS485 LEDs.”
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2| RS485 B (COM2): Transmit (TX, Yellow) and Receive (RX, Green). Refer to “RS485 LEDs.”
3| STAT (Green): Remains lit. Refer to “STAT (Status) LED.”
4| BEAT (Yellow): Heartbeat LED that blinks at 1Hz during normal operation. Refer to “BEAT (Heartbeat) LE
5| SEC Secondary Ethernet, (LAN2) Link (Green) and Activity (Yellow). See “PRI, SEC (Ethernet) LEDs.”
6| PRI Primary Ethernet (LAN1) Link (Green), Activity (Yellow). See “PRI, SEC (Ethernet) LEDs.”

• After applying power to the controller, LED and heartbeat blink patterns are provided to indicate the status of communication and operation of the JACE-9000.
• The following table provides a summary description of 3 different heartbeat blink patterns, describing what each pattern indicates regarding the current state of the controller operating system (system snap), Niagara daemon (niagarad), and station.

JACE-9000 BEAT (heartbeat) LED blink pattern

LED blink patterns can change to indicate that a certain state has changed from running to stopped, or not running.

For example:

• If a station is killed or stopped, the heartbeat pattern should change from pattern C to pattern B.
• If a station is started or restarted, the heartbeat pattern should change to pattern C.
• NOTE: After Niagara daemon startup, niagarad is not monitored.

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• RS485 LEDs
• STAT (Status) LED
• BEAT (Heartbeat) LED
• PRI, SEC (Ethernet) LEDs
• SHUT DOWN switch and DEBUG port

RS485 LEDs

• RS485 port A (COM1) and RS485 port B (COM2) each have two LEDs reflecting port activity.
• Yellow (TX): indicates the controller is transmitting data on the RS485 port.
• Green (RX): indicates the controller is receiving data from an RS485 device connected to this port.
• These LEDs use a fixed “on time” when a message is detected on the port. If a receive LED is on constantly, this can indicate a wiring problem, such as a shorted wire or reversed wiring.

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• JACE-9000 Status LEDs (Parent Topic)

STAT (Status) LED

• The green STAT LED provides a CPU machine status check and should remain lit whenever the controller is powered.
• If the status LED does not light while power is applied, contact System Engineering for technical support.

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• JACE-9000 Status LEDs (Parent Topic)

BEAT (Heartbeat) LED

• In normal operation, the yellow heartbeat BEAT LED blinks at 1 Hz, with a 50%/50% on/off duty cycle.
• After power is applied, during bootup, the “BEAT” LED flashes at a 1 Hz rate, at 50%/50% on/off duty cycle. The bootup process status is indicated by blink patterns as described in the table below.

JACE-9000 BEAT (heartbeat) LED blink pattern

• CAUTION: Do not remove power from the controller during bootups or other critical operations, such as firmware upgrades to the controller or any attached modules. .
• If the BEAT LED stays on constantly, does not light, or blinks very fast, contact System Engineering for technical support.

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• JACE-9000 Status LEDs (Parent Topic)

PRI, SEC (Ethernet) LEDs

• Two LEDs for each of the two LAN ports flash green and yellow.

The green (left-side) Link LED operates as follows:

• Off indicates no Ethernet link is made.
• On indicates an Ethernet link is made.

The yellow (right-side) Activity LED operates as follows:

• Off indicates no Ethernet activity.
• On and blinking indicates activity (typical if the Link is on).

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• JACE-9000 Status LEDs (Parent Topic)

SHUT DOWN switch and DEBUG port

• Behind the controller’s front access door, there is one USB port, one pushbutton switch, and an associated LED.

1| SHUT DOWN : Push the button switch for a controlled shutdown.

The SHUT DOWN push button initiates a controlled shutdown of the controller, ensuring that all station

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2| SHUT DOWN LED (Green) Shut down the “job in progress” indicator.
3| DEBUG : The DEBUG port is a USB-C port for serial debug communications to the controller only.

• You can use a serial terminal program (for example: PuTTY) with the DEBUG port to access the controller’s system shell menu. This provides access to a few basic platform settings.
• Default DEBUG port settings are 115200, 8, N, 1 (baud rate, data bits, parity, stop bits). For more details, refer to the JACE-9000 Install and Startup Guide.
• NOTE: Login requires admin-level platform credentials.

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• JACE-9000 Status LEDs (Parent Topic)
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