A A - B A S E
A u t omation Appliance
for the Lighting Inte g r a t or Global Data l i n e
I n stallation Inst r u c t i o n s
This document cove rs the mounting, installation and initial start-up of the AA-BASE Auto m a t i o n
A p p l i a n c e for the Watt Stopper Lighting Inte g ra tor network.
This document is ta rg e t ed at engineers, technicians, and service personnel who are invo lved in
co n t r ol system installation and start-up.
This document does not cover operation. For more information about this topic, please re f er to
the documents listed in the “Related Documentation” section.
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MAINTAINING THE AA-BASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Required Battery Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Replacing the Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
CERTIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) . . . . . . . . .14
Canadian Department of Communications (DOC) . . . . .14
APPENDIX A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Connecting to an Enterprise Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
BACnet ID & Time Synch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Accessing Alarm Email, TCP/IP, Backup Screens .16
Alarm Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
TCP/IP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Station Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Exiting the Configuration Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
APPENDIX B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
BACnet Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
BACnet Network Set UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
BACnet IP Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
BACnet MS/TP Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
WARRANTY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Static Discharge Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
INSTALLATION AND START-UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Physical Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Removing and Replacing the Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Make Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Power Up and Initial Checkout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Checking the Heartbeat LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
About the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Communicate with the AA-BASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
WIRING DETAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Power Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
About the Transformer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Making the Power Connection to the Transformer . .6
Communications Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
LON Port (LonWorks) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Ethernet Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Modem (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
FIGURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
MOUNTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
RELATED DOCUMENTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
USING STATUS LEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
LON (LonWorks) Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Ethernet Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Heartbeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Project Name:
AA-BASE Serial Number: IP Address:
www.wattstopper.com
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Automation Appliance (AA-BASE) is a multi-function co n t ro l l er designed for use with Wa t t
S t opper Lighting Inte g ra t or lighting co n t rol panels that are equipped with the Automation Card
option. The AA-BASE provides lighting co n t rol automation functions and acts as the primary
user inte r fa ce for configuring all dev i c es co n n e c t ed to the Lighting Inte g ra tor netwo r k ’s LO N
based global dataline. The user inte racts with the lighting co n t rol panels and other dev i ces via a
web browser inte r fa c e provided through a variety of TCP/IP connectivity options. Once the
A A-BASE has been pro p e r ly co n f i g u r ed for inte ro p e r ation with the lighting co n t r ol panels, all
relays and automation channels are auto m a t i ca l l y exposed as BACnet objects. BACnet IP
( A n n ex J) connectivity is provided through the same TCP/IP Ethernet connection used for normal
o p e r ation of the lighting co n t rol panels.
Included in this Pa c k a g e
Included in this package you should find the fo l lowing ite m s :
• Automation Appliance (AA-BASE).
• these AA-BASE Installation Inst r u c t i o n s .
• a packing slip, which lists the fa c t ory settings for IP addre ss, machine name, and host lo g o n .
• a hard w a re bag co n taining the fo l lowing ite m s :
– 499 ohm re s i sto rs (quantity 6).
– 6-position I/O screw terminal co n n e c tor plugs (quantity 4).
– 3-position RS-485 screw terminal co n n e c t or plug (quantity 1).
– US models only — w i re nuts (quantity 2).
– 2-position LON screw terminal co n n e c t or plug.
• Optional items (if ord e r e d ) :
– Fa c t ory insta l l ed modem.
Conventions
This document uses the fo l lowing warning and caution co n ve n t i o n s :
CAUTION CAUTIONs remind the reader to be careful. They alert readers to situations where there is a
chance that the reader might perform an action that cannot be undone, might receive
unexpected results, or might lose data. CAUTIONs contain an explanation of why the action is
potentially problematic.
WARNING WARNINGs alert the reader to proceed with extreme care. They alert readers to situations
where there is a chance that the reader might do something that can result in personal injury
or equipment damage. WARNINGs contain an explanation of why the action is potentially
dangerous.
Safety Precautions
The fo l l owing items are warnings of a general nature relating to the installation and start-up of
the AA-BASE. Be sure to heed these warnings to prevent personal injury or equipment damage.
WARNING A 120VAC (US models) or 240VAC (International models) circuit powers the AA-BASE
controller. Disconnect power before installation or servicing to prevent electrical shock or
equipment damage.
Make all connections in accordance with national and local electrical codes. Use copper
conductors only.
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.
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Static Discharge Precautions
The fo l l owing items are cautionary notes that will help prevent equipment damage or lo ss of
d a t a caused by static discharg e .
CAUTION Static charges produce voltages high enough to damage electronic components. The
microprocessors and associated circuitry within a AA-BASE controller are sensitive to static
discharge. Follow these precautions when installing, servicing, or operating the system:
Work in a static-free area.
Discharge any static electricity you may have accumulated. Discharge static electricity by
touching a known, securely grounded object.
Do not handle the printed circuit board (PCB) without proper protection against static
discharge. Use a wrist strap when handling PCBs. The wrist strap clamp must be secured to
earth ground.
INSTALLATION AND START-UP
P l ease read through the entire document befo re beginning the installation pro c e d u re. Insta l l i n g
the AA-BASE has four major steps, as outlined below :
1. Physical Insta l l a t i o n
2. Make Connections
3. Power Up and Initial Checko u t
4. Connect to the AA-BASE
Unpack the AA-BASE
Unpack the AA-BASE and inspect the co n t ents of the package for damaged or miss i n g
components. If damaged, notify the appro p r i a t e carrier at once and return any damaged
components for immediate repair or re p l a ce m e n t .
Physical Installation
Tools Require d
The fo l l owing tools and supplies may be re q u i r ed for insta l l a t i o n :
• 7 mm (1/4-inch) nut driver: used to re m ove the tra n s f ormer shield.
• Small flat-blade screw d r i v er: used for some wiring co n n e c to rs and enclo s u r e knocko u t s .
• Phillips screw d r i v er: used to secure the door.
M o u n t i n g
Mount the AA-BASE co n t ro l ler in a lo c ation that allows cle a r a n ce for wiring, servicing, and
m o d u le re m oval. For mounting details re f er to Figure 9 (a drill te m p l a te is provided on the page
a f t er that figure ) .
Pay attention to the fo l lowing re c ommendations and pre c a u t i o n s :
• This product is intended for indoor use only. The unit should not be exposed to ambient
conditions outside of the range of 0ºC (32º F) to 50ºC (122º F) and re l a t i v e humidity outside
the range 5% to 95% non-condensing (pollution degree 1).
• If the co n t r o l ler is mounted inside an enclo s u re, that enclo s u r e should be designed to ke e p
the unit within its re q u i r ed operating range considering a 20-watt dissipation by the co n t ro l le r.
This is especially important if the co n t r o l ler is mounted inside an enclo s u re with other heat
p roducing equipment.
• Minimum cle a r a n ce from the wall on which the unit is mounted is 0.2-inches (provided by the
d i m p l ed mounting feet). Ensure that this space is not co m p romised and that airflow is not
b l o c ked behind the unit.
• Do not mount the unit:
– in an area where exce ss i v e moist u re, co r ro s i v e fumes, or ex p lo s i v e va p o r s are pre s e n t .
– where vibration or shock is like l y to occ u r.
– in a lo cation subject to ele c t r i cal noise. This includes the proximity of large ele c t r i ca l
co n t ra c t o rs, ele c t r i cal machinery, welding equipment, and spark ignite rs .
• The unit is designed to be wall mounted with the battery situated tow a rds the bottom of the
unit. For proper airflow at te m p e ra t u r e ex t remes, do not mount the unit in any other way.
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R e m o ving and Replacing the Cove r
The AA-BASE cover is re m ova b le. A security screw secures the cove r. The security screw that
ships with the AA-BASE is a sta n d a rd #10-32 machine screw, pan head, 1/2-inch Phillips. Yo u
can re p l a c e this screw with a ta m p e r - p r oof screw to provide a more secure installation. You ca n
also secure the unit with a padlock through the security tab that protrudes through the cove r.
P ro c e d u r e 1: Removing the cover of the AA-BASE.
1 . Loosen the security screw and open the cove r.
2 . On the inside of the door, loosen and re m o ve the nut and locking washer that secures the
g reen grounding st r ap to the cove r.
3 . Pull the grounding st r ap off the screw post .
4 . R e p l a c e the locking washer, then the nut on the screw post and tighte n .
5 . C lose the door about half way.
6 . Slide the cover tow a rd the top of the unit until the tops of the hinge tabs on the cover hit the
top of the hinge slots on the left wall of the metal enclo s u re .
7 . Slide the hinge tabs out of the slo t s .
P ro c e d u r e 2: Replacing the cover of the AA-BASE.
1 . Align the hinge tabs on the cover with the hinge slots on the left wall of the metal ca s i n g .
2 . Slide the hinge tabs into the slots and slide the door tow a rd the bottom of the unit, until the
b o t t om of the hinge tabs hit the bottom of the slo t s .
3 . Loosen and re m o ve the nut and locking washer on the grounding st r ap post on the door.
4 . Slide the ground st r ap onto the screw post. Replace locking washer, then the nut and tighte n .
5 . C lose the door and tighten the security screw.
Make Connections
M a ke connections to the AA-BASE in the fo l lowing ord e r. For specific details on each step, re f e r
to the “Wiring Details” section. See Figure 8 to lo c a t e co n n e c t o rs on the AA-B A S E .
1. With the 6-position power co n n e c tor disco n n e c ted from the board, wire the power to the
t r a n s fo r m e r.
2. Connect the Ethernet ca b le .
3. Connect the twisted pair for the Lighting Inte g ra t or global data l i n e .
Power Up and Initial Checkout
E n s u re power wiring to the tra n s f ormer has been co m p l e t ed befo re pro c eeding (see the “Powe r
Wiring” section). The AA-BASE co n t ro l ler does not include an on/off switch. To apply powe r ,
insert the 6-position power co n n e c tor to the board. Refer to Figure 8 for the lo c ations of sta t u s
LEDs on the AA-BASE co n t ro l l e r.
Checking the Heartbeat LED
When power is first supplied to the co n t r o l ler, the red heartbeat LED comes on solid fo r
a p p rox i m a te l y 15 seconds, then begins to blink. The blink pattern of the heartbeat LED under
normal operation will differ for each installation (depending on station activity). But, in genera l ,
the LED should blink about once per second. The ra t e will be slower when the co n t rol engine is
executing the database and as more panels and switches are added.
A f t er applying power to the co n t ro l ler, if the heartbeat LED comes on (steady) and stays lit
longer than two minutes, co n tact Watt Stopper field te c h n i cal service for te c h n i cal ass i s ta n ce .
See also the “Using Status LEDs” section.
About the Batte r y
The AA-BASE is provided with a sealed lead acid battery, which is nearly fully charg e d .
T h e re f o re, the AA-BASE has battery back up pro t ection immediate l y upon installation. If batte r y
t ro u b l e messages are genera t ed upon power up, co n t act Watt Stopper field te c h n i cal service fo r
te c h n i cal support.
CAUTION In the event of battery trouble messages, ensure the station database is backed up to
removable storage such that it can be restored in the event of a power failure and loss of data.
See the Operation Guide for backup instructions.
For more information on the use and replacement of the battery, refer to the “Required
Battery Maintenance” section.
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Communicate with the AA-BASE
The AA-BASE is designed so that sta n d a rd Ethernet ca b les and dev i ces can provide co n n e c t i v i t y
b e t w een the system and one or more PCs. You can use a CAT 5E cro s s over ca b le dire c t l y
b e t w een the PC and the AA-BASE, or a hub can be used to connect more than one PC. These
i n structions assume that the AA-BASE and your Lighting Inte g ra t or lighting co n t rol syste m
connect through dedica t ed Ethernet ca b les and dev i c es.
The AA-BASE is co n f i g u red at the fa c t ory for IP Addre s s 192.168.1.14x*
with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.
* The “x” at the end of the IP Addre s s re p r esents the last digit of the AA-BASE serial number.
M a ke sure that the PC used to acce ss the AA-BASE during installation is assigned an addre s s
in the range of 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.254 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.
If you are connecting the AA-BASE to a building enterprise LAN or the internet, re f er to the
p roject submittal documents and Appedix A of this manual for network co n f i g u ra t i o n .
O n c e the AA-BASE is powe red up and co n n e c t ed to the PC(s), co m m u n i c a t e with the AA-BASE to
confirm that it is operational. To establish co m m u n i cation, open a browser on the PC. In the
b row s e r ’s addre s s field, enter the A A - B A S E ’s IP Addre ss and pre s s Ente r.
At the login screen, all entries are case sensitive. Enter the fo l lowing default login data (you will
h a v e the opportunity to personalize this login late r ) :
User Name: Supervisor Pa ss w o rd: <<no entry, le a ve blank>>
The appliance Home screen appears as shown in the ex a m p le below. If the time and date are
co r r ect and your project name appears in the top banner, your unit was fa c t ory co n f i g u red. If
these settings are not co r rect, select the Setup option from the navigation bar on the Home
s c reen. This Setup screen allows changes to the site name, lo c ation and time zones.
See the Automation Appliance Operation Guide for instructions on setting the time/date and
using the AA-BASE. If you do not have a copy of the guide, you can click on the Help link in the
upper right corner of the Home screen to obtain this info r m a t i o n .
The next step is to discover the panels, switches, and photo cell if insta l led. Either a Watt Sto p p e r
technician is working with the installing co n t ra c tor or training was provided on the setup,
co n f i g u ration and pro g ramming of the system and AA-BASE.
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WIRING DETAILS
The fo l l owing sections provide details on:
• Power Wiring
• Communications Wiring including:
– Ethernet
– LonWorks (LO N )
– Modem (Optional)
Power Wiring
Building power is wired dire c t l y to the tra n s f ormer supplied with the AA-BASE. There is no
d i s c onnect switch in the unit, there f o re you should wire the AA-BASE to an ex ternal switch or
b re a k e r. Some lo cal codes re q u i re the switch to be in sight of the unit. The switch must be
ca p a b l e of 120VAC, plus sufficient capacity for te st equipment.
About the Tra n s f o r m e r
The AA-BASE ships with a 120VAC, 50/60 Hz tra n s f ormer and 12V batte r y.
The tra n s f ormer provides power to the co n t ro l ler in a 14-CT-14 co n f i g u r ation (28VAC ce n te r
tapped). The power co n n e c tor has been disco n n e c ted for shipping.
The fo l l owing things should be noted about the AA-BASE tra n s f o r m e r :
WARNING Wiring is to be made to the supplied transformer. All connections should be made in
accordance with national and local electrical codes. Use copper conductors only.
Do not power other devices from the transformer of the AA-BASE. The transformer should be
dedicated to running the AA-BASE.
Do not attempt to use any other power source or otherwise defeat the isolation provided by
the integral transformer. A two-wire power source, including a 24V transformer, can cause
permanent damage or greatly shorten the life of the unit.
Verify that neither side of the transformer's secondary winding is connected to earth ground
or building neutral.
Making the Power Connection to the Tra n s fo r m e r
With the 6-position power co n n e c t or disco n n e c ted from the PCB, unscrew the nut and lo c k i n g
washer and re m o ve the metal enclo s u r e of the tra n s fo r m e r.
N o t e As typica l l y re q u i red by code, high vo l t age “Class 1” wiring must be confined behind the
t r a n s fo r m e r ’s enclo s u re divider. Be sure to re p l a c e this barrier after co m p leting the wiring. Do
not pinch wires underneath the barrier when re - i n s talling the barrier.
For AA-BASE—Using the provided wire nuts, connect 120VAC 60 Hz power to the tra n s fo r m e r
and power co n n e c tor using the information in Ta b l e 3.
Table 3 US models—building power termination.
Building Power Source
Termination Type of Wire Typical Wire Color Termination Point
Ungrounded—Hot Black Either wire of the 120V transformer
Grounded—Neutral White Other wire of the 120V transformer
Grounding—Ground (Earth) Green or bare copper Grounding stud
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Communications Wiring
All co m m u n i c ations wiring is made through knockouts near the co m m u n i cation ports. Prior to
connecting ca b les, ensure that the grommet bushing has been insta l led for each knocko u t .
E m p l oy st r ain relief on the co m m u n i cation wiring to prevent damage to the co n t ro l l e r.
LON Port (LonWo r k s )
A single, two-pin, male LonWorks FTT-10A We i d m u l l er connection is provided on the co n t ro l l e r.
This connection supports twisted pair, unshielded, polarity-insensitive, peer-to - p e e r
co m m u n i c ations at 78 Kbps.
Connect the LonWorks wiring to the Global Dataline co n n e c t or on the Lighting Inte g ra to r
A u t omation Card .
R e fer to the LonWorks FTT-10A Free To p o logy Tra n s ce i ver User’s Guide (078-0156-01F) fo r
te c h n i cal guidelines ass o c i a t ed with free to p o logy re s trictions and the Junction Box and Wiring
Guidelines for Tw i s ted Pair LonWorks Networks (005-0023-01) for more deta i led information on
wiring specifications. These documents are ava i l a b l e on Echelo n ’s web site (www. e c h e l o n . c o m ) .
Ethernet Po r t
A single, fe m a le 10/100-Mbit Ethernet connection is provided on the co n t ro l le r. This co n n e c t i o n
is ca p a b le of running at either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps—it auto m a t i ca l l y adjusts to either speed.
This means the AA-BASE can ex i st on the same network with a mixture of 10BaseT and
100BaseTX hard w a re co n n e c ted to a smart 10/100 hub ca p a b l e of adjusting to the dev i c es it
s u p p o r t s .
Connection is made via a sta n d a rd male RJ-45 (8-wire) co n n e c to r. Using a Category 5 unshielded
t w i s ted pair (UTP) ca b l e, connect one end of the ca b le through the knockout near the RJ - 4 5
co n n e c t or on the AA-BASE, and the other end to a hub on the Ethernet LAN.
The maximum end-to-end dista n ce from the co n t r o l ler to the hub is 328 feet (100m).
Modem (Optional)
The fe m a le RJ-11 connection for the modem is lo c a ted below the RS-485 port. Connect one end
of a sta n d a r d flat satin te lephone ca b le (4-co n n e c t or) through the knockout to the modem’s RJ -
11 co n n e c tor and the other end to an analog te lephone port.
This modem is approved for US use only, and must be te sted for use in other co u n t r i e s .
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FIGURES
The fo l l owing figures provide a board layout, mounting details, and a mounting guide.
Figure 9 AA-BASE board layout details.
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Figure 10 Mounting details.
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MOUNTING GUIDE
The figure on the next page provides a mounting guide for the AA-BASE.
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RELATED DOCUMENTATION
For more information on configuring and using the AA-BASE co n t ro l l er, consult the applica b l e
documents ava i l a b le from www. w a t t s to p p e r. c o m .
USING STATUS LEDS
The AA-BASE co n t ro l ler includes a series of LEDs that can be used to determine the status of a
variety of normal operating para m e te r s for the unit. They are lo ca t ed on the circuit board. Fro m
the top of the board to the bottom, these include the fo l l ow i n g :
• LON (LonWorks) Po r t
• Ethernet Po r t
• H e a r t b e a t
• Serial Ports (not used)
• M o d e m
• Relay Output Status (not used)
R e fer to Figure 8 for the exact lo cations of status LEDs on the AA-BASE co n t ro l l e r.
LON (LonWorks) Port
Two LEDs are lo ca t ed below the LON port and show transmit and re c e i ve activity.
• The ye l low transmit LED (TxD) indica tes that the AA-BASE is transmitting a message on the
LON trunk.
• The green re c e i ve LED (RxD) indica tes that another LonWorks dev i ce is transmitting a
m e s s a g e .
Ethernet Port
The Ethernet port has two green LEDs, lo ca t ed below the Ethernet co n n e c to r.
• The LED marked “100” indica tes whether the AA-BASE is operating at 10 Mbps (Ethernet) or
100 Mbps (Fa s t Ethernet). If the 100 LED is on, the network connection is operating at 100
Mbps. Otherwise, the port is co m m u n i cating at 10 Mbps.
• The “ACT” LED indica tes activity on the port as fo l l ow s :
– Off—No Ethernet link is made
– On—Ethernet link is present, but no activity on the LAN
– Blinking—Ethernet link is present with data activity on the LAN.
Heartbeat
The “BEAT” LED is lo c a ted below the Ethernet status LEDs, and is red. Under normal opera t i o n ,
this LED should blink about once per second. The blink pattern will differ as station activity
i n c reases, but any pulse ra te from once per second to 10 blinks per minute usually indica te s
normal co n t r ol engine activity. If the heartbeat LED stays on co n sta n t l y or does not light, co n ta c t
Watt Stopper field te c h i n cal service for te c h n i cal support.
Modem
The modem LED is lo c a ted dire c t ly above the RJ-11 co n n e c t or for the modem, and is gre e n .
When lit, it indica tes that the modem is co n n e c t ed to another modem (a carrier is dete c ted). In
this case, the serial port LEDs for COM2 should indica t e transmit and re c e i ve activity.
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MAINTAINING THE AA-BASE
This section provides information on the fo l lowing to p i c s :
• Cle a n i n g
• Required Battery Mainte n a n c e
Cleaning
If dust or metal filings are present inside the unit, clean with vacuum or co m p re s sed air.
Otherwise, no cleaning inside the unit is re q u i red. Optionally, if the outside of the meta l
e n c l o s u re becomes dirty, you can wipe it with a damp cloth and mild dete rg e n t .
Required Battery Maintenance
B a t t ery life ex p e c tancy is a function of its discharge cyc les (the number of discharges and their
depth) and the ambient te m p e ra t u r e of the battery during normal operation. In most
a p p l i c ations, the battery should see re l a t i v e ly few discharges. There fo re, ambient te m p e ra t u re
has more to do with determining the life ex p e c t ancy of the battery than does any other fa c t o r. If
the AA-BASE is insta l led in a conditioned space, the battery should provide dependable service
for approx i m a te l y three ye a r s (ave rage). In an environment where the operating te m p e ra t u re is
higher (that is, 50ºC or 122ºF), you should only expect the battery to last approx i m a te l y one ye a r.
The sealed lead acid battery in the AA-BASE co n t r o l ler is nearly fully charged befo r e shipping.
The battery is auto m a t i c a l ly flo a t - c h a r ged during normal operation (while power is applied to the
unit). The AA-BASE monito rs the battery and periodica l l y loads the battery to te st its ability to
m a i n t ain batte r y - b a c ked functions.
You should inve st i g a te any battery tro u b l e message. Check the vo l tage level and its co n n e c t i o n s
to the unit.
R e p l a c e the battery as re q u i r e d .
Replacing the Batte r y
To re p l a c e the battery, pro c eed as fo l l ow s :
WARNING When replacing the battery or harness, maintain proper polarity as marked on the label inside
the unit. Although the AA-BASE is fully protected against shorted battery terminals, the
battery itself is not internally protected. Use extreme care to not short circuit the battery. A
shorted battery may overheat rapidly and damage the power wiring harness or cause other
physical harm to the hardware.
P ro c e d u r e 8: Replacing the AA-BASE batte r y.
1 . Unplug the 6-position power co n n e c to r. Do not re m ove the male co n n e c tor from the wiring
h a r n e s s .
2 . Using a 7 mm (1/4-inch) nut driver, unscrew the lock nut from the bra c k et that is holding the
b a t t e r y.
3 . Hold the battery in place while you re m o ve the bra c ket that secures it to the bottom of the
u n i t .
4 . D i s connect the two quick connect terminals on the batte r y.
N o t e The AA-BASE will lose its time and date settings if it is disco n n e c t ed from both batte r y
and AC power for more than one hour.
5 . R e m o ve the old battery and re c yc le as defined by your regional codes. For re c ycling within the
US, see the labelling on the batte r y.
6 . Connect the quick connect terminals to the new batte r y. Make sure the RED (+) wire is
co n n e c t ed to the positive terminal of the battery and the BLACK (–) wire is co n n e c ted to the
n e g a t i ve te r m i n a l .
7 . S e c u re the new battery to the bottom of the unit with the bra c ket and tighten the lock nut.
8 . Plug the power co n n e c t or in and verify normal opera t i o n .
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Fuses
The AA-BASE has two 250V, 2.5A delay (series 372) fuses on the printed circuit board. These
fuses are Wickman F015-2.5A250V fuses. However, on-board power circuit pro t ection is not
u s e r - s e r v i ce a b l e. If this circuitry is suspect, co n tact te c h n i cal support.
Replacing the Modem
To re p l a c e the modem, pro c eed as fo l low s :
CAUTION Before handling board components, discharge any accumulated static by touching the metal
surface of the AA-BASE.
For more information, see the “Static Discharge Precautions” section.
P ro c e d u r e 9: Replacing the on-board modem.
1 . Open the cover of the unit.
2 . Unplug the 6-position power co n n e c to r. Do not re m ove the male co n n e c tor from the wiring
h a r n e s s .
3 . Unplug the RJ-11 te l ephone wire from the modem’s RJ-11 co n n e c to r.
4 . R e m o ve the old modem as fo l low s :
a . L o c a te the on-board modem (see Figure 8) and note the fo l low i n g :
• O r i e n tation of the sockets for the pins on the modem. The sockets are two para l le l
lines. The socket for pin 1 (noted on Figure 8) is the le f t - m o st pin on the botto m
l i n e .
• O r i e n tation of the writing on the modem. Writing on the re p l a c ement modem will
be the same.
b . P l a ce the blade of a flat-blade screw d r i ver under the left end of the modem betwe e n
the pin socke t s .
c . G e n t ly pry the modem up about 3 mm (1/8th inch).
CAUTION
Do not try to completely remove the modem with this step. Doing so may damage the pins.
d . P l a ce the blade of the screw d r i ver under the right end of the modem and gently pry the
modem up about 3 mm (1/8th inch).
e . Repeat steps b–d until the modem is out of its socke t .
5 . Insert a new modem as fo l l ow s :
a . L o c a te pin 1 on the modem. If you are reading the writing on the modem, pin 1 is the
f i r st pin in the lower left co r n e r. It is marked with a small black dot on the top of the
m o d e m .
b . L o ca t e the socket for pin 1 on the board (see Figure 8).
c . Orient the modem so that pin 1 of the modem is over the socket for pin 1.
T i p : Use the white tra c e lines on the board to help you align the modem. When the
modem is co r re c t l y aligned, the tra ce lines will outline the modem co m p le t e l y.
d . Push the modem into the sockets using your thumbs. All pins should be pro p e r l y
i n s e r t e d .
6 . Plug the RJ-11 te lephone wire into the modem’s RJ-11 co n n e c to r.
7 . Plug the power co n n e c t or in and verify normal opera t i o n .
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CERTIFICATIONS
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment genera t es, uses, and can ra d i a te radio frequency energy, and if not insta l led and
used in acco r d a n ce with the instruction manual, may cause inte r fe r e n ce with ra d i o
co m m u n i c ations. It has been te sted and found to co m p ly with the limits for a Class A co m p u t i n g
d e v i ce pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide re a s o n a b le
p ro t ection against such inte r fe re n c e when opera ted in a co m m e rcial environment. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area may cause inte r fe r e n c e, in which case, users at their ow n
expense will be re q u i red to ta ke whatever measures may be re q u i r ed to co r rect the inte r fe r e n ce .
Any unauthorized modification of this equipment may result in the revo c ation of the ow n e r ' s
authority to continue its opera t i o n .
Canadian Department of Communications (DOC)
N o t e This Class A digital apparatus meets all re q u i r ements of the Canadian Inte r fe r e n ce -
Causing Equipment Regulations.
N o t e Cet appareil numerique de la classe A re s p e c t e to u tes les exigencies du Reglement sur le
m a t erial bro i l leur du Canada.
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APPENDIX A
Connecting to an Enterprise Network
Use this pro c e d u re if the AA-BASE is to be co n n e c t ed to an enterprise network. You must lo g
i n t o the co n f i g u ration utility described in this section to set up the fo l lowing fe a t u r e s :
• B A Cnet dev i c e ID
• Alarm notification email addre s s e s
• TCP/IP co n f i g u ra t i o n
• A u t omation Appliance database backup
L o g i n
The co n f i g u ration utility is optimized for Windows XP or Windows 2000 and Internet Explo re r
ve rsion 6 (or newer) brow s e r.
Open a browser window and enter your lighting co n t rol syste m ’s IP Addre s s in the addre s s bar.
P re s s Ente r. Your network sign-in screen appears. Enter the user name and pass w o rd as show n
b e low (case sensitive).
User Name: S y s A d m i n Pa ss w o rd: w a t t s to p p e r
This log in pro c e d u re dow n loads Java applications to your PC. It ta kes seve r al minutes the first
time you log in using a PC that has not prev i o u s ly re c e i ved the dow n load. Subsequent log ins
f rom the same PC do not ta ke as long. The fo l lowing screen displays during the start-up period.
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The Home screen appears below.
B ACnet ID & Time Synch
• E n t er the BACnet dev i c e ID for the Automation Appliance if the lighting co n t r ol system will be
i n t e r fa c ed with a BACnet building automation system. See Appendix B for more info r m a t i o n
about BAC n e t .
• Use the Time Synchronization pull down to select or disable the automatic time sync fe a t u re .
The AA-BASE must be dire c t l y co n n e c ted to the internet full time to use this fe a t u re .
The remainder of the settings on the Home screen are duplica ted on the System Setup scre e n
within the sta n d a rd Automation Appliance user inte r fa c e. These items may be set from either
lo c a t i o n .
A c ce s sing Alarm Email, TCP/IP, Backup Scre e n s
M o ve your cursor to the H o m e i c on in the upper left of the screen and click the arrow to reve a l
the pull-down menu. This menu provides acce s s to the Alarm Email, TCP/IP Configura t i o n
s c reens, and the Backup function.
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Alarm Email
The Alarm Email Configuration screen appears below. Email notification can be sent for alarms
g e n e ra ted by Primary Dev i c es. Primary Dev i ces are lighting co n t rol panels and thermosta t s .
Other dev i c es such as switches, photo co n t ro l ler, etc. cause alarms on the user inte r fa c e only
and do not genera t e email messages.
To use the Alarm Email notification fe a t u re, the AA-BASE must be dire c t l y co n n e c ted to the
i n t ernet full time. Set the Email Notification Service field to “true” and enter one to three email
a d d re s ses. Most applications re q u i r e only the addre s s, Hostname and Port. Some email syste m s
also re q u i re an Account and Pa s s wo rd .
TCP/IP Settings
In most cases the Automation Appliance uses fixed TCP/IP settings supplied by the insta l l a t i o n
s i t e IT department. These are ente red in the appro p r i a t e boxes on the TCP/IP Configura t i o n
s c reen. Use this screen to make ajustments if nece s s a r y.
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S t ation Backup
Choosing Station Backup from the menu opens the fo l lowing screen. It shows a list of all the
p revious backups that have been performed.
Click the Backup button at the bottom of the screen to perform a backup of the Auto m a t i o n
A p p l i a n c e database. Use the final screens to select a lo c ation on the PC to sto re the file .
N o t e that it is not poss i b l e to re s to re the database to the Automation Appliance from this
a p p l i c ation. The backup file can be used by Watt Stopper fa c tory technicians to pre - i n s tall the
ex i sting database into a new or re p a i red Automation Appliance prior to shipment.
Exiting the Configuration Utility
When you are finished with the co n f i g u ration functions, close the browser window. Open a new
b rowser window to log into the sta n d a rd Automation Appliance user inte r fa ce .
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APPENDIX B
BACnet Integration
The Automation Appliance connects to the global dataline of a Lighting Inte g ra t or Lighting
C o n t rol Panel LON™ network and provides for set up, scheduling, and override of the lighting
t h rough a web browser inte r f a c e. The AA-BASE exposes the relays and channels in all panels on
the global dataline to the BAS as BACnet objects.
B e f o re trying to connect via BACnet, co m m i ssion the AA-BASE system. As the lighting co n t ro l
panels are discove r ed by the AA-BASE, the BACnet objects are cre a ted auto m a t i ca l l y.
The AA-BASE has a single BACnet Dev i c e ID for the system. It co n t ains all the BACnet objects
that re p r esent the relays (BO objects) and channels (BV objects) in all the panels. In order to
identify which insta n ces are ass o c i a t ed with each panel, the numbers are keyed using the first
digit(s) as the panel addre s s fo l l owed by the relay number. For ex a m p l e, relay number 5 in panel
number 2 is re p r e s e n t ed as BO205 (panel 2, relay 5).
The BV objects re p r esent the channels, which are global to the system. Commanding the BV
objects allows the BAS to “schedule” the channels glo b a l ly (A in all panels, B in all panels, etc )
to the “occupied” or “unocc u p i e d ” o p e r ating mode.
Fo l lowing is a list of the BACnet objects provided in the AA-BASE with their use. All are
re a d / w r i t e :
BO 101 to BO 1248 Panel 1, Relay 1 to Panel 12, Relay 48 Relay On – Off
• Use to monitor the status of individual re l a y s .
• Use to command an individual relay ON.
• Use to command an individual relay OFF.
BV1 to BV8 G l obal channel A to H O ccupied – Unocc u p i e d
• Use to monitor the occupancy sta te of a channel (group of re l a y s ) .
• Use to command a channel (group of relays) to Occupied sta te .
• Use to command a channel (group of relays) to Unccupied sta t e .
The inte g ra t or should note that the BO objects (relays) respond to commands acco r ding to
priority in a normal BACnet manner. However, relay co n t rol via any means lo c al to the lighting
co n t r ol system (such as a wall switch or a command from the AA-BASE user inte r fa c e) is
co n s i d e red an “override” and will co n t rol the relay re g a rd l e ss of the current status of the priority
a r r a y. Such override actions always occur at prioity level 16 and will auto m a t i ca l l y null all other
levels of the BO object’s priority arra y.
BACnet Network Set UP
The fo l l owing settings are made through the Administ r a t or login (see APPENDIX A, page 15 fo r
login pro c e d u re ) .
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The AA-BASE must have a unique BACnet Dev i ce ID. The default setting is 86000 and in most
cases this will work as set by default.
The Location and Description fields are optional Dev i ce Properties and provided as a
co n v e n i e n c e to allow identification of the AA-BASE on the BACnet netwo r k .
B ACnet IP Configura t i o n
Set the IP Network Number based on the re q u i r ements of the host network.
In most installations, the Dev i ce Type setting will be Sta n d a rd. The AA-BASE can be set up as a
B A Cnet BBMD dev i c e by selecting this setting from the pull down.
N OTE: Using the AA-BASE in the BBMD mode re q u i r es specific know l edge of this BAC n e t
fe a t u re and will re q u i re deta i led network, port, and ro u t er settings that are inte g ral to the host
s y s tem. Watt Stopper does not provide te c h n i cal support for set up of the AA-BASE on an
e n t erprise LAN or on the internet in BBMD mode
B ACnet MS/TP Configura t i o n
The BACnet MS/TP fe a t u re must be enabled to use the AA-BASE on an MS/TP network segment.
The default setting is disabled. Note that use of the optional modem and the MS/TP port are
m u t u a l l y exc l u s i v e since they both use the same serial connection to the AA-BASE.
• Set the BACnet MS/TP Network Number based on the settings in the host co n t ro l l er for this
MS/TP network segment.
• Set the baud ra t e to the re q u i rements of the host syste m .
• Set the MS/TP addre s s to a unique number for this MS/TP segment that is le s s than 127 (this
setting is often re f e r red to as the MS/TP MAC addre s s ) .
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Watt Sto p p e r / L e g rand warranties this product to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) ye a r. There
a re no obligations or liabilities on the part of Watt Sto p p e r / L e g rand for consequential damages arising out of, or in connection with,
the use or perfo r m a n c e of this product or other indirect damages with respect to lo s s of property, revenue or profit, or co s t of
re m o val, installation or re i n sta l l a t i o n .
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